Naked Motorcycles
2021Herald Brute 500
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The 2021 Herald Brute 500 is a big-single naked bike sold in the UK by Herald. Its air-cooled 449cc single makes 40 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. An 835 mm seat, 165 kg dry weight and 13.5-litre tank make it a simple, characterful roadster.
- Capacity
- 449.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 165.0 kg
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Power
- 42.9 HP (31.3 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Best suited to casual, retro-styled all-round riding that mixes commuting, backroads, and weekend cruising rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A characterful, old-school single with modern brakes and suspension, offering charm and simplicity over outright speed or refinement.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders wanting high-speed touring capability, serious off-road ability, or strong two-up performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 449.0 ccm
- Power
- 42.9 HP (31.3 kW)
- Torque
- 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2600 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Dry weight
- 165.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- T45 Steel and aluminium frame
- Front suspension
- Ractek elescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Racetek floating-shock linkage system.
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Racetek 4-piston radial front caliper
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
Other
- Color options
- Grey
- Comments
- Sold in the UK.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 449 cc | 449 cc | 449 cc | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Dry weight | 165 kg | 165 kg | 145 kg | 145 kg | 145 kg |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Herald Brute 500?
The 2021 Herald Brute 500 has a Capacity of 449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Herald Brute 500 have?
The 2021 Herald Brute 500 has a Power of 42.9 HP (31.3 kW).
How many gears does the Herald Brute 500 have?
The 2021 Herald Brute 500 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Herald Brute 500?
The 2021 Herald Brute 500 has a Torque of 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs).
How much does the Herald Brute 500 weigh?
The 2021 Herald Brute 500 has a Dry weight of 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds).
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