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        | General information | 
  
    | Model | Enfield Bullet Machismo 500 | 
    | Year | 2008 | 
    | Category | Classic | 
    | Rating | 3.7   See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | 
    | Power | 23.7 HP (17.3  kW)) @ 5400 RPM | 
    | Torque | 40.9 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.1 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph) | 
    | Compression | 6.5:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor. BS 29 | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | 
    | Ignition | TCI | 
    | Lubrication system | Dry sump | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Mulitiplate in oil | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front suspension | Telescopic, Hydraulic damping | 
    | Rear suspension | Swing arm with adjustable Gas filled shock absorber | 
    | Front tire | 3.25-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 3.50-19 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 280 mm (11.0 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
    | Diameter | 152 mm (6.0 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.1408 HP/kg | 
    | Overall height | 1080 mm (42.5 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2110 mm (83.1 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 700 mm (27.6 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1370 mm (53.9 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 14.50 litres (3.83 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Black, grey | 
    | Comments | Royal Enfield is made in India. | 
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