Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Classic and elegant design Torquey engine Read More
Things we don't like	--	Restricted practicality due to the absence of a pillion seat Harsh ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	499 cc	1200 cc
Maximum Power	26.1 hp	76 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5 L	9.0 L
Injection Type	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Bore X Stroke	84mm x 90mm	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Maximum Torque	40.9 Nm	106 Nm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1	10.0:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	2 Into 2 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC	Liquid-Cooled, 8-Valve, SOHC, 270° Crank Angle Parallel Twin
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3800 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	5100 rpm	--
Valves Per Cylinder	--	8
Emission Control	--	Euro 4

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Kerb Weight	193 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	--
Wheel Base	1370 mm	1510 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	--
Width	810 mm	800 mm
Length	2140 mm	--
Height	1110 mm	1025 mm
Seat Height	800 mm	690 mm
Dry Weight	--	228 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic Digital Ignition	--
Start Option	Kick & Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Carburetor	MPFI

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	90/90 R19	100/90 R19
Rear Tyre	120/820 R18	150/80 R16
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubel

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers	Monoshock
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	KYB Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	70 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	90 mm

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	No	--
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Traction Control	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Rain, Road Rain, Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Leg Guards	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	No	Yes
Tripmeter	No	Yes
Tachometer	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Navigator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	No	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Single Seat Single Seat
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Side Wings	No	No
Body Frame Type	--	Tubular Steel Cradle Tubular Steel Cradle
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Electrical

Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	Halogen Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Drum Drum	Disc Disc