Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic vs Enfield Classic 500 C5 Military (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Classic 500 C5 ClassicEnfield Classic 500 C5 Military
Model year20152015
Price$5,499
Engine499 cc499 cc
Torque41 Nm41 Nm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliperSingle disc. 2-piston caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Single Lead Internal Expanding
Tires3.25-19 / 3.50-19 90/90-18 / 110/80-18

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

Picking between the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic and the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Military usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic brings its published horsepower, while the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Military 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: