Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 (2011-12) vs Triumph Bonneville Special Edition (2009)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Royal Enfield | Triumph |
| Model: | Bullet Classic 500 | Bonneville Special Edition |
| Years: | 2011-12 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 865 cc / 52.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 90 mm | 90 x 68 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air Cooled | Air-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil: | 15W50 API, SL grade, JASO MA | Synthetic, 15W/50 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | TMultipoint Sequential Fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Electronic Ignition Keihin | Digital |
| Max Power: | 20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm | 49 kW / 66 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 71 Nm / 7.24 kgf-m / 52 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet, multi plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, X-ring |
| Frame: | Single downtube, engine used as stress member | Tubular steel cradle, swing arm: twin-sided, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel | 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload | Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 80 mm / 3.1 in | 106 mm / 4.17 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-19 | 100/90 19 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in | Length 2230 mm / 87.8 in Width 840 mm / 33.1 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 751 mm / 29.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 187 kg / 412 lbs | 226 kg / 499 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 16.6 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |