| MODEL | ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 500 |
| Year | 1990 - 2007 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 499 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 84 x 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 27.2 hp @ 5250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 41.3 Nm / 30.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4 speed |
| Clutch | Multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, hydraulic damping, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm with gas shock absorbers, 80 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 168.0 kg / 370.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The long-running cast-iron Bullet 500 is the traditional Indian-built single, in its old-fashioned form with a four-speed gearbox, kick starting and drum brakes at both ends. It carries over the classic 1950s British layout with a long-stroke 499 cc engine tuned for torque rather than speed.
