2010 Royal Enfield Bullet Motorcycles

In 1893, the Enfield Manufacturing Company Ltd was registered to manufacture bicycles. In 1911, prior to the outbreak of the WWI the company added Royal to its name and became Royal Enfield. Royal Enfield supplied large numbers of motorcycles to the British War Department during WWI and would be called upon again during WWII.

From 1955 to 1959, Royal Enfield’s were painted red, and marketed in the USA as Indian Motorcycles by the Brockhouse Corporation, who had control of the Indian Sales Corporation. The agreement ended in 1960, and from 1961, they were available in the US under their own name Royal Enfield Motorcycles.

In 1955, the Indian government looked for a suitable motorcycle for its police and army. They looked at the Bullet to do this job and so it was chosen as the most suitable bike for the job. Royal Enfield India is still manufacturing in India and is being exported to Europe as well as North America and Australia.

The Royal Enfield motorcycle that is available in North America is the Bullet. The Bullet has options for you to choose from like Classic, Military and others. This motorcycle has a great history and part of a movement to bring back the vintage look of bikes from the past. This modern, fuel-injected, and easy, maintenance motorcycle was built in the image of the famous 1955 Bullet.

The 2010 Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic EFI has improved suspension, higher cruising speed, and better handling. The hand painted pinstripes and the color is a blast from the past in the looks department. One thing that is not stuck in the past is maintenance and fuel economy. Simplified maintenance makes it easy to take care of and the 85 mpg fuel economy makes it easier to top off the gas tank.

North American Specifications
MSRP: $5,995

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, OHV, Spark Ignition,

Electric and Kick Start

499 cc

Engine Output/Torque 27.5 BHP, 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Electrical 12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W

Ignition Electronic

Transmission 5-Speed Gearbox with Left-side gear shift

Suspension Gas-filled Shock Absorbers

Brakes- Front 280mm Disc brake

Rear 152mm Drum brake

Tires - Front 3.25 x 19in

Tires - Rear 3.50 x 19in

Dimension - L x W x H 50in x 32in x 42in

Wheel Base 54 inches

Weight 412 lbs Street Ready

Also available with the above specifications but different looks are the:

Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Deluxe EFI

MSRP: $6,095

Royal Endfield Bullet G5 Military EFI

MSRP: $6,095

This motorcycle takes its styling cues from the simplicity of the early 1950’s. It combines the celebrated design and heritage but with the today’s technology. As it cruises down the road you will think you have stepped back in time. As you roll up to a stop onlookers will think they are admiring a well cared for antique motorcycle, one that has been restored to perfection. The Bullet C5 Classic has received great reviews.

North American Specifications
MSRP: $6,395

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition, Air Cooled, OHV

499 cc

Engine Output/Torque 27.5 BHP, 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Fuel System Electronic

Electrical 12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W

Ignition Electronic

Transmission 5-Speed gearbox with left side gear shift

Suspension Gas-filled shock absorbers

Brakes- Front 280mm Disc brake

Rear 152mm Drum brake

Tires - Front 90 x 90 - 18”- 51V

Tires - Rear 110 x 80 - 18”- 58V

Dimension - L x W x B 50in x 32in x 42in

Wheel Base 54 inches

Weight 412 lbs Street Ready

Royal Enfield entered a new era with the Electra, not only was the new Lean-Burn AVL engine first introduced on this model, but the Electra was also Royal Enfield’s first venture into 70’s styling. This retro model has higher speeds, better handling, increased fuel economy and lower emissions of the AVL engine only added to the its popularity.

North American Specifications
MSRP: $5,745

Engine Four Stroke, OHV

Bore & Stroke 8.4 cm x 9.0 cm

Cubic Capacity 499 cc

Compression Ratio 8.5 to 1

Engine Output/Torque 23 BHP @ 5500 RPM

Electrical 12 volts

Ignition Electronic

Lubrication Dry Sump

Gear Type

Clutch Multi-plate

Oil-immersed

Transmission 5 Speed

Constant Mesh

Gear Shift Lever-Operated

1 Down & 4 Up

Suspension - Front Telescopic Hydraulic

Suspension - Rear Twin Shock Absorbers

Brakes- Front Disc

Brakes- Rear Drum 6”

Pedal-operated (right side)

Tires - Front 3.25 x 19

Tires - Rear 3.50 x 19

Tank Capacity 3.8 gallons

Reserve 0.33 gallons

Fuel Consumption 75 mpg

Wheel Base 53.5 inches

Seat Height 30 inches (adjustable)

Maximum Speed 75 mph

Dry Weight 370 lbs

For me when I look at any of the models offered by Royal Enfield this is what vintage is all about, but with these bikes you do not have the headache’s that go along with owning a 50 plus year old motorcycle.

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic AVL

North American Specifications
MSRP: $5,349

Engine Four Stroke, OHV

Bore & Stroke 8.4 cm x 9.0 cm

499 cc

Compression Ratio 8.5 to 1

Output/Torque 23 BHP @ 5500 RPM

Electrical 12 volts

Ignition Electronic

Lubrication Dry Sump

Gear-Type

Clutch Multi-plate, Oil-immersed

5 Speed, Constant Mesh

Gear Shift Lever-Operated

1 Down & 4 Up

Suspension - Front Telescopic Hydraulic

Suspension - Rear Twin Shock Absorbers

Brakes- Front Twin Lead - Drum 7”

Rear Drum 6”

Pedal-operated (right side) 

Tires - Front 3.25 x 19

Tires - Rear 3.50 x 19

Tank Capacity 3.8 gallons

Reserve 0.33 gallons

75 mpg

Wheel Base 53.5 inches

Seat Height 30 inches

Maximum Speed 75 mph

Dry Weight 370 lbs

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Deluxe AVL

The Deluxe offers all of the features of the Classic, but is further enhanced with chrome accents that make this model truly stand out. With its chrome tank and painted side panels, with its rubber knee grips, chrome airbox, and chrome fenders, the Deluxe is a looker and will get attention where ever it goes.

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