Enfield Bullet 500 Standard vs Yamaha SR 500 (2001)

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

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Bullet 500 StandardYamaha SR 500
Model year20011999
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower22 hp24 hp
Torque35 Nm37 Nm
Weight170 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires90/90-19 / 100/90-19

Enfield Bullet 500 Standard vs Yamaha SR 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Bullet 500 Standard and the Yamaha SR 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Bullet 500 Standard brings 22 hp in a 170 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: