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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Enfield Classic 500 |
Year
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2015 |
Category
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Classic |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Engine details
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Twin spark |
Power
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27.2 HP (19.9 kW)) @ 5250 RPM |
Torque
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41.3 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.5 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
Top speed
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120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
Compression
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8.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
Fuel system
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Injection. Keihin EFI |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
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Digital |
Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Mulitiplate |
Driveline
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Constant mesh |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Single downtube, using engine as stressed member |
Front suspension
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Telescopic, 35mm forks, |
Front wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload |
Rear wheel travel
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80 mm (3.1 inches) |
Front tire
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90/90-18 |
Rear tire
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110/90-18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. 2-Piston caliper |
Diameter
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280 mm (11.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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153 mm (6.0 inches) |
Wheels
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Wire spoked |
Seat
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Solo seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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190.0 kg (418.9 pounds) |
Overall height
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1080 mm (42.5 inches) |
Overall length
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2180 mm (85.8 inches) |
Overall width
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790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Ground clearance
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Sand, black, silver |
Starter
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Electric & kick |
Electrical
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12 volt, 14 Ah battery |
Light
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60 W / 55 W, halogen head light |
Comments
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Made in India. Brand full name is Royal Enfield. |
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Rating sample for this Enfield bike
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Reliability for the 2015 Enfield Classic 500:
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