Enfield 500 Bullet Sixty-Five vs Yamaha SR 500 (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield 500 Bullet Sixty-Fivestacks up against the Yamaha SR 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield 500 Bullet Sixty-FiveYamaha SR 500
Model year20031999
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower22 hp24 hp
Torque35 Nm37 Nm
Weight168 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake

Enfield 500 Bullet Sixty-Five vs Yamaha SR 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield 500 Bullet Sixty-Five and the Yamaha SR 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield 500 Bullet Sixty-Five brings 22 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Yamaha SR 500 counters with 24 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: