Electra 500-T
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Electra Woodsman (new for 2008)
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Royal Enfield’s UK distributor has created a ‘trials’ styled
version of the new lean burn Bullet Electra. The Electra 500-T is powered by the
Company’s all-aluminium 499cc OHV single cylinder engine, which replaces the
original 50 year-old British-designed unit, so that the Bullet meets current
stringent emissions controls in Europe and the USA.
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Royal Enfield unveiled the Woodsman 500,
the latest in a long line of Bullet motorcycles, at the 2007 NEC Bike Show.
The Bullet has been in continuous production since 1949 and the Woodsman is
inspired by the street scramblers of the late 1950's that the company
exported to the USA under the Indian brand, which is ironic as the current
model is manufactured in
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| Royal Enfield had an outstanding record of success in the ISDT
[International Six Days’ Trial], acknowledged as the longest and most strenuous
of all motorcycle competitions, during the glory years for British riders
between 1948-1953. The Bullet Electra 500-T has been designed to capture the
sprit of the ‘unstoppable Bullet’ in a package that will be comfortable to ride
on today’s roads. The Bullet Electra 500-T shares the frame and running gear
with the Electra-X road bike as well as electric start, 5-speed gearbox, 280mm
single calliper front disc brake and gas filled rear dampers. Changes from the
standard bike include alloy mudguards, scrambles handlebars, solo sprung saddle,
revised rear sub-frame and tail light assembly, alloy bash-plate, smaller
indicators and upswept sports silencer.
Continental TKC 80 Rally tyres complete the picture, offering
high levels of grip when used on or off-road plus long service life.
With a top speed of 78mph and fuel consumption of 87.5 mpg,
the Bullet Electra 500-T offers plenty of classic heritage and style in a
package that will also appeal to riders looking for simple and economical
transport.
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With its distinctive high level exhaust
system, trials style bars and solo saddle the Woodsman looks every inch the
classic British single, but is in fact powered by the company's modern
all-alloy Electra engine, with 5-speed gearbox and electric starter. The
traditional pushrod design means that owners will experience the
characteristic feel of a British single, with plenty of torque, combined
with impressive fuel economy - the factory quotes 87mpg, which means a tank
range of over 250 miles before switching to reserve.
The exhaust system is not only higher than
on standard Bullets, but has moved to left side, necessitating a re-styled
side panel, all of which adds to this machine's distinctive appearance. Its
short sports silencer boosts power by 10% compared to the standard model,
for brisker acceleration. The Woodsman is equipped with a handy rear rack
and alloy bash plate too.
The Royal Enfield Electra Woodsman is due
in dealers' showrooms in spring 2008 |
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Road Test
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Electra Woodsman Specification
· Engine - 499cc four
stroke single cylinder OHV
· Bore and stroke - 84mm
x 90mm
· Power - 27.5 BHP at
5500 rpm
· Fuel consumption 87.5
mpg
· Electrics - 12 volt
· Ignition - electronic
TCI
· Starter - electric and
kick
· Transmission - 5 speed
constant mesh
· Dimensions (LxWxH) -
2110 x 700 x 1067mm
· Fuel tank capacity -
14.5 L (inc.1.25 L reserve)
· Suspension front -
telescopic hydraulic fork
· Suspension rear - swing
arm with gas dampers
· Front brake - single
disc, 280mm dia.
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Rear brake - 6 inch drum
· Weight - 167 Kg
· Seat height - 820mm |
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