Royal Enfield Classic 500

Royal Enfield has produced Classic 500 with the design identical to the Classic 350 but with more power and more “thump” for which it is famous for. Classic 500 has more power and significantly more torque than the younger sibling. Royal Enfield is proud of their retro design and that can be seen in the Classic 500. The engine is powerful and really very torquey.

The vintage design of the Classic 500 is evident from the way Royal Enfield has worked on it. The front circular halogen headlamps, orange turn indicators looks exactly like the vintage motorcycles. The retro charm of the motorcycle is enhanced from the side due to the spoked wheels and single-seat. At the rear, there is a pair of orange turn signals with a circular stoplight.  However, you can get a pillion seat as an accessory from Royal Enfield. The circular instrument console just comes with a speedometer and an odometer. 

The engine produces massive torque which feels addictive when you keep driving the motorcycle. The Classic 500 performs quite well in a straight line due to its heavyweight and power. The heavyweight will need you to adjust yourself for driving the motorcycle for daily use. There are vibrations which you will feel if the engine is revved hard. Where the Classic 500 shines is the highways where you can cruise quite comfortably at a speed of around 80kmph.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 competes with Jawa 42, UM Motorcycles Renegade Classis, Bajaj Dominar and KTM Duke 390.

As per ARAI, the Royal Classic 500 mileage can be around 32kmpl. The mileage from the motorcycle depends on the riding habits of the driver.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 specs come with a  499cc, single-cylinder engine. This fuel-injected engine produces a max power output of 27.2bhp at 5,250rpm and a peak torque output of a massive 41.3Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox.

Braking duties are handled by disc brakes in the front and at the rear. The front 280 mm disc gets a 2-piston calliper whereas the rear 240 mm disc gets a single-piston calliper. Safety features include just a dual-channel Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) to enhance the stopping power of the motorcycle.