Lightning 500

2000 Enfield Lightning 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Enfield's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2000 Enfield Lightning 500 relies on a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) engine powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 5,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 34 Nm (25.1 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 44.1 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,400 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Enfield archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2000 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.