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Enfield Bullet 500 - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Classic |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Enfield Bullet 500 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet, manual multiple discs |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Digital Electronic Ignition |
| Fuel control | OHV |
| Fuel system | Injection. Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
| Compression | 8.4:1 |
| Torque | 41.30 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.5 ft.lbs) @ 4000 |
| Power | 36.82 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 153 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front brakes diameter | 280 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 3.50-19 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 3.25-19 |
| Rear suspension travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload |
| Front suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Frame type | Single downtube |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 14.50 litres (3.83 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,370 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,200 mm (86.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 187.0 kg (412.3 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Optional polished engine, custom ergonomics, GP shift pattern, and more. Limited edition bike. Each unit engraved with sequential production number. |
| Instruments | Analog tach; LCD speedo |
| Oil capacity | 3.70 litres (0.24 quarts) |
| Wheelbase | 1,537 mm (60.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Seat height | 698 mm (27.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6487 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 205.0 kg (452.0 pounds) |
| Seat | Low-profile (sleek) or high-profile (plush) |
| Wheels | 17´forged aluminum. Silver or black. Optional BST carbon-fiber wheels. |
| Rear tyre | 190/70-ZR17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable. 3 modes, dragster, cruiser, road racer. |
| Front wheel travel | 132 mm (5.2 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins Upside-down, fully adjustable fork |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.0° |
| Exhaust system | Handcrafted by ECOSSE. 2 into 1. Stainless steel head pipes with dual titanium mufflers. |
| Driveline | Primary: Wet chain. |
| Bore x Stroke | 108.0 x 108.0 mm (4.3 x 4.3 inches) |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Torque | 185.77 Nm (18.9 kgf-m or 137.0 ft.lbs) |
| Engine details | Billet aluminum; 45-degree American V-Twin. Hand built, blueprinted and balanced. Dynamically balanced crank for reduced vibration. |
| Capacity: | 1966.00 ccm (119.97 cubic inches) |
| Model | Ecosse The Heretic |
| Color options | Black |
| Factory warranty | 2 years unlimited milage (in the US) |
| Electrical | 12 volt, 14 Ah battery |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
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