Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es vs Royal Enfield Machismo 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es vs Royal Enfield Machismo 500. Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es: 27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Royal Enfield Machismo 500: ~22 hp @ 5,400 rpm (note: some variants may differ slightly) hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; varies by road conditions and load), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es
Royal Enfield Machismo 500
Horsepower (hp)
27.2 hp
22 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
35 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
195 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm
~22 hp @ 5,400 rpm (note: some variants may differ slightly)
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
~35 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimate based on available period specs)
Top Speed
Approximately 130 km/h
~130 km/h (estimated; varies by road conditions and load)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
~195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.0–3.5 L/100km (28–33 km/L typical real-world average)
Approximately 25-30 km/L (3.3-4.0 L/100km) — estimate based on typical real-world reports
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es
7.0/10
"Buy it for the soul, not the spec sheet."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful engine note
+Bulletproof basic mechanicals
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Notchy agricultural gearbox
−Oil leaks are inevitable
−Pre-2015 electrics horrific
Royal Enfield Machismo 500
6.5/10
"Charming, characterful thumper — buy it with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Deeply satisfying exhaust note
+Dead simple mechanicals
+Affordable parts and servicing
Cons
−Chronic oil seep issues
−Vibration limits highway comfort
−Dodgy electrical gremlins lurk
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