Bullet Electra 500-T

New Bullet Electra 500-T

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.   

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.