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Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 Military

Make Model	Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Military EFI
Year	2009 - 10
Engine	Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV
Capacity	499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	84 x 90 mm
Cooling System	Air Cooled
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	15W50 API, SL grade, JASO MA
Induction	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Electrical	12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W
Exhaust	One-into-one
Ignition	Electronic Ignition Keihin
Starting	Electric & Kick
Max Power	20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque	41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission	5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Single downtube, engine used as stress member
Front Suspension	Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm wheel travel
Front Brakes	Single 280mm disc
Rear Brakes	Foot operated, 153 mm drum
Front Tyre	90/90 -19
Rear Tyre	100/90 -19
Dimensions	Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1050 mm /
Wheel base	1370 mm / 53.9 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight	168.0 kg / 370.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13.5 Litres / 3.2 US gal

The rugged Military model has seen extended duty on several fronts over the years and is now a prize for military enthusiasts throughout the world.

This highly unusual motorcycle is painted olive drab and comes standard with metal panniers (saddle bags) and engine bars, a unique look that harkens back to World War II.

Royal Enfield has a long and illustrious association with the British and Indian armies. In 1892 the company's predecessor won a lucrative contract to supply precision rifle parts to the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, Middlesex and to celebrate produced a bicycle called the 'Enfield'. When motorcycle manufacturing commenced in 1901, the Royal Enfield was born.

During The First World War Royal Enfield supplied motorcycles to the British War Department, including a machine gun combination and the 6hp stretcher-carrying outfit. However the company’s most famous military motorcycle is possibly the ‘Flying Flea’ that was developed for airbourne forces in the later stages of the Second World War. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Airborne’, this lightweight 125cc motorcycle could be fitted into a steel tubular cage called the ‘Bird Cage’, which had a parachute attached to it and so could be dropped by parachute with airborne troops.

Royal Enfield opened a plant in Madras in 1949 to supply motorcycles to the Indian army. Since then the plant has supplied over 100,000 machines to the Indian army and a further 25,000 to the Police.

The current Army specification Royal Enfield looks almost identical to the original 350cc Bullet of 1949 at first glance, but is fitted with many discreet modern conveniences, including a 5-speed gearbox, electric starter and 12-volt electrics. However, a classic 500cc single cylinder engine with an authentic exhaust note powers it. These machines are painted olive green (including the mudguards and engine casings) and fitted with a heavy-duty rack with “ammo box” panniers and crash bars, as supplied to the Indian Army. It complies with all current European regulations so it is fully road legal and is available via Royal Enfield's nationwide dealer network.

Unique Features

New aluminum alloy Lean-Burn engine

A complete military look harkening back to WWII

Metal panniers (saddlebags) and engine bars standard

Improved for higher speeds, better handling

Now more environmentally friendly with lower emissions and increased fuel economy