Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) vs Enfield Bullet 500 (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XBR 500 (reduced effect)Enfield Bullet 500
Model year19902019
Price
Engine498 cc499 cc
Horsepower27 hp22 hp
Torque41 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 90/90-19 / 120/80-18

Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) vs Enfield Bullet 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) and the Enfield Bullet 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) brings 27 hp, while the Enfield Bullet 500 counters with 22 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: