Royal Enfield Classic 500 (2017)

The 2017 Royal Enfield Classic 500 motorcycle features a 499cc engine with a four-stroke, single cylinder, and OHV design. It runs on 15W50 API, SL grade, JASO MA oil and has a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike uses electronic fuel injection for induction and electronic ignition Keihin for ignition. Its maximum power output is 20.3 kW/27.2 hp at 5200 rpm and maximum torque is 41.3 Nm/4.2 kgf-m/30.5 lb-ft at 4000 rpm. The Classic 500 features a single downtube frame and uses the engine as a stress member, while the suspension system comprises a telescopic, hydraulic damping, and twin shocks with gas charge, which are adjustable with 5-step preload. The front and rear wheel travel are 130mm/5.1in and 80mm/3.1in respectively. The motorcycle has a front brake system with a single 280mm disc and a two-piston caliper and a rear brake drum with 152mm diameter and is single leading shoe internal expanding. The wheels are alloy and come with laced wire spokes that measure 3.25 x 19 inches and 3.50 x 19 inches for the front and rear rim, respectively. The bike has a ground clearance of 135mm/5.3in and a seat height of 800mm/31.5in. It weighs 187kg/412lbs and has a fuel capacity of 14.5 litres/3.8 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500

Year: 2017


Engine: Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 84 x 90 mm
Cooling System: Air Cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: 15W50 API, SL grade, JASO MA
Induction: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Electrical: 12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W
Exhaust: One-into-one
Ignition: Electronic Ignition Keihin
Starting: Electric & Kick
Max Power: 20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque: 41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate

Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single downtube, engine used as stress member
Front Suspension: Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 80 mm / 3.1 in
Front Brakes: Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum, 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding
Wheels: Alloy, laced wire spokes
Front Rim: 3.25 x 19
Rear Rim: 3.50 x 19
Front Tyre: 90/90-19
Dimensions: Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase: 1370 mm / 53.9 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Wet Weight: 187 kg / 412 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal

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