Royal Enfield Bullet 500 User Manual

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REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Do not force the spindle into the wheel as the threads
may get damaged. Tap it through the wheel gently.
WARNING
Ensure the vehicle does not come off centre stand
whi le a s s em bl ing / d isass em bli n g th e w h eel
assembly. Failure to adhere could result in damage
or serious injury.
Ensure the four cush rubbers are in position inside
the rear wheel hub.
Ensure that the chain adjuster knotch butts with
the stopper as appropriate when both the front
& rear wheels are aligned.
Fix the split pin.
Tilt vehicle to right
and i nsert whee l
assembly between
the swing arms.
Po s ition th e r ear
wh eel wi t h cu s h
rubber on the rear
chain sprocket.
Hold wheel collar
and sp a cer i n
position.
As s em b l e t he
wheel spi nd le
alo ng with chai n
adju ster fr om the
LH side of vehicle
and g ently t ap it
through the wheel.
MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
Tig hten the cas tl e
nut f ir m ly a nd
ensure that the hole
on ax l e sha ft a nd
the slot on castle nut
ar e a ligned to
en abl e s pl it p in
fitment.

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled
Displacement	499 cc
Bore x Stroke	84 mm x 90 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Maximum Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	5 Speed Constant Mesh
Frame Type	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 35 mm forks, 130 mm travel
Front Brake	280 mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Rear Brake	153 mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding
Front Tyre	90/90 - 19
Rear Tyre	120/80 - 18
Kerb Weight	194 kg
Seat Height	800 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Wheelbase	1370 mm
Ignition System	Transistorised Coil Ignition (TCI)
Rear Suspension	Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 L