Lightning 535

2002 Enfield Lightning 535 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Enfield for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2002 Enfield Lightning 535 features a 535 cc (32.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 kW) at 5,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 38.4 Nm (28.3 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 48.6 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.

On the scales, the Lightning 535 measures 180 kg (397 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (6.92 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,372 mm (54 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14.25-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 317 km (197 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).