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