Enfield Bullet 500 vs Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Bullet 500stacks up against the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Bullet 500Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic
Model year20192015
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower22 hp
Torque41 Nm41 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. 2-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-19 / 120/80-18 3.25-19 / 3.50-19

Enfield Bullet 500 vs Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Bullet 500 and the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Bullet 500 brings 22 hp, while the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic counters with its own power figure.

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: