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41/100Commuter
Power
22 HP
Top Speed
120 km/h
Torque
35 Nm
Engine
499 ccm
Technical Overview
2004 Enfield Military 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Enfield's naked motorcycle platform, the 2004 Enfield Military 500 relies on a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 35 Nm (25.8 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 44.1 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,500 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, combined with a 1,370 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph).
Specific Output
44.1 HP/L
Power Band Window
3,000–5,500 rpm
Standover Height
760 mm (29.9 in)
Engine
Displacement499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power22.0 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque35.0 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 25.8 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression6.0:1
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Chassis
Wheelbase1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brake Ø178 mm (7.0 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø152 mm (6.0 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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