Royal Enfield Bullet Classic A Comparison Between 500cc and 350 cc

Guys here I am giving comparison between 500CC and 350CC Royal Enfield Bullet Classic. In production since 1932, Bullet enjoys the reputation of longest running model in the unremitting production. Recently, after 75 years, its new avatar has been launched in the market with new styling and younger look that does not compromise on what is expected from a Royal Enfield. What sets it apart from just about every other motor bike in the market is its authentic vintage styling and styling in single colour. So here we have a bike reminiscent of the native imaginary of British motorcycles, post World War II.

In case you are a diehard Royal Enfield enthusiast just like me, and planning to buy one, I hope the comparison here will help you to make the right choice.

Displacement                                499 CC                                                   346 CC
Engine                         Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV,                      Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke,
                                   SI Engine, Air cooled,                                      OHV, SI Engine,
                                   and Fuel Injection                                             Aircooled, Twinspark

Bore x Stroke                  84 mm x 90 mm                                                 70 mm x 90 mm

Maximum Power             27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm                                      19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm

Maximum Torque            41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm                                        28 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Transmission                5 Speed (left foot gear shift)                              5 Speed (left foot gear shift)

Ignition                              Electronic Ignition                                                 Digital TCI

Carburetor                                                                                                     BS29 / UCAL

Dimensions

Ground Clearance                        140 mm                                                          140 mm

Width                                           800 mm                                                          800 mm

Wheel Base                                 1370 mm                                                        1370 mm

Length                                         2130 mm                                                        2150 mm

Height                                         1050 mm                                                         1080 mm

Tyres

Front                                          90/90 – 18                                                       3.25 – 19

Rear                                         110/90 – 18                                                     110/90 – 18

Electricals

Electrical System                     12 Volts – DC                                                 12 Volts – DC

Head Lamp                         60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN                               60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN

Brakes

Front                                    Hydraulic Disc Brake                                       Hydraulic Disc Brake
                                              (Disc dia 280mm)                                             (Disc dia 280mm)
Rear                                   Foot Operated 153 mm                                    Foot Operated 153 mm
                                    Single Lead Internal Expanding                            Single Lead Internal Expanding


Maximum Speed                      130 Kmph                                                              120 Kmph

Suspension

Front                         Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping,                          Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping,
                                               Stroke 130 mm                                                Stroke 130 mm


Rear                          Swing Arm With Gas Shock                                 Swing Arm With Gas Shock
                                  Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm                                       Absorbers, Stroke 80mm