Enfield Classic 500 C5 Military vs Enfield Bullet 500 B5 (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Militarystacks up against the Enfield Bullet 500 B5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Classic 500 C5 MilitaryEnfield Bullet 500 B5
Model year20152015
Price$5,499$4,999
Engine499 cc499 cc
Torque41 Nm41 Nm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliperSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Single Lead Internal ExpandingExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-18 / 110/80-18 90/90-19 / 120/80-18

Enfield Classic 500 C5 Military vs Enfield Bullet 500 B5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Military and the Enfield Bullet 500 B5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Military brings its published horsepower, while the Enfield Bullet 500 B5 counters with its own power figure. On price, the Enfield Bullet 500 B5 has the lower MSRP.

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: