Royal Enfield Classic 500: specs and comparison
Royal Enfield Classic 500 (Retro / classic, 2017-2020): 499 cc engine, 20 kW / 27 bhp, 195 kg, seat height 800 mm. Licence: A2.
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Royal Enfield Classic 5002017-2020 · 499 cc · 20 kW
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Generations
Euro 4 ABS (2017-2020)
| Years | 2017-2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Retro / classic |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 499 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 20 kW / 27 bhp |
| Torque | 41.3 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Weight | 195 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 13.5 l |
| Fuel use | 67 mpg (4.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 175 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £3,600 - £4,200 |
UCE EFI (2009-2016)
| Years | 2009-2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Retro / classic |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 499 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 20 kW / 27 bhp |
| Weight | 190 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 13.5 l |
| Fuel use | 67 mpg (4.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 175 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,700 - £3,900 |
Why it's worth it
- Cheap, easy-to-find parts
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Many bikes on the used market
Watch out
- Noticeable vibrations
- Struggles at motorway speeds
What to check on a used one
- Electrical connectors: corrosion, lights, switches
- Oil consumption: blue smoke, low level
- Service history: stamps and invoices
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Questions
Is the Royal Enfield Classic 500 A2-legal?
Yes: 20 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Royal Enfield Classic 500?
800 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Royal Enfield Classic 500 weigh?
195 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Royal Enfield Classic 500?
About 67 mpg (4.2 l/100 km); with the 13.5 l tank that is roughly 175 miles (280 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.