| MODEL | ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 500ES CLASSIC 2007 - 2008 |
| Year | 2007 - 2008 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHV |
| Displacement / Capacity | 499 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 84 x 90 mm / 3.31 x 3.54 in |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 22 bhp @ 5400 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Battery and coil, 12 V |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, positive plunger pump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed constant mesh, lever operated, 1 down / 4 up |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, oil-immersed |
| Final Drive | — |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, hydraulic |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | 7 in twin leading shoe drum |
| Rear Brakes | 6 in drum, right-foot pedal |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 82.25 in / 2089 mm |
| Overall Width | 27.25 in / 692 mm |
| Overall Height | 41.5 in / 1054 mm |
| Seat Height | 30 in / 762 mm |
| Wheelbase | 53.5 in / 1359 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in / 140 mm |
| Dry Weight | 370 lb / 168 kg |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50 x 19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.8 US gal / 14.4 L (0.33 gal reserve) |
| Fuel Consumption | 70 mpg US |
| Top Speed | 75 mph / 121 km/h |
The Classic was the entry-level US Bullet of the era: a one-colour, hand-pinstriped single with a five-speed gearbox, electric start and a kickstarter as backup. A limited run of four-speed kick-start 350s was offered for vintage racing.
