Engineered by Herald for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2020 Herald Brute 500 pairs a 449 cc (27.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42.9 HP (31.3 kW) while maximum torque reaches 40 Nm (29.5 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 95.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Brute 500 measures 165 kg (364 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Herald archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2020 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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