Enfield Classic Chrome vs Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Classic ChromeEnfield Classic 500 C5 Classic
Model year20172015
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower27 hp
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). Single Lead Internal ExpandingExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-18 / 110/80-18 3.25-19 / 3.50-19

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

Picking between the Enfield Classic Chrome and the Enfield Classic 500 C5 Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Classic Chrome brings 27 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: