| MODEL | ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 500 B5 2012 - 2015 |
| Year | 2012 - 2015 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, air cooled |
| 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 | Electronic |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric and kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed, left foot shift |
| 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 | Single 280 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 153 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2160 mm / 85.0 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| 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 B5 pairs the modern unit-construction, fuel-injected 499 cc engine with the traditional Indian Bullet tank and frame styling. It adds electric start, a five-speed gearbox with a left-foot shift and a front disc brake to the old Bullet look, and meets Euro 3 emissions rules.
