New Bullet Electra - X

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The world's longest running production motorcycle has got a brand new engine after after 55 years. Introduced in 1949, the Royal Enfield Bullet has been manufactured in India from 1955 until the present day, with production running at 25,000 models per year.
Although the new model is at first glance unchanged from the 1950's, it has a brand new 500cc lean-burn engine (developed in Austria), 5-speed gearbox (designed in the UK) and a front disc brake, among many new features.

The new engine was designed and developed in conjunction with the powertrain systems company AVL. It had to retain the traditional appearance , simplicity, and sound of the British ‘single’ but with greater inherent reliability and performance coupled with better fuel consumption and the ability meet anticipated requirements for noise and emissions in both Europe & the USA.

In 350cc form this engine has been in production in India since 1999; the 500cc version has been developed during this time and has been successfully tested in the UK over the past two years. During extensive testing (which included giving pillion rides to an MP) UK distributors Watsonian-Squire developed a performance upgrade kit.

Other new features include:
Modified frame with new front forks , mudguard and disc brake.
Gas filled rear dampers
Avon Super Venom and Roadrunner tyres.
Restyled panels ,indicators and tank badges
Fresh colour schemes
Higher gearing than previous 500cc models.

"Improved performance, handling ,ride comfort and reliability makes this the easiest Bullet to own and signals another large step forward for Royal Enfield.” Peter Rivers Fletcher of Watsonian-Squire.

Specification
Engine – 499cc four stroke single cylinder OHV
Bore and stroke – 84mm x 90mm
Power – 25 BHP at 5500 rpm
Fuel consumption (approx) – 80 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 ltr inc 1.25 ltr reserve
Suspension front – telescopic hydraulic fork
Suspension rear – swing arm with hydraulic dampers
Front brake – single disc, 280mm dia.
Rear brake – 6 inch drum
Weight – 160 Kg
Seat height – 77 cm


Colours
Blue
Black
British Racing Green
Silver and
Red

Price: $9250 (plus on road costs)