Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Kawasaki W800. Royal Enfield Bullet 500: 27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 191 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
27.5 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
191 kg (curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
6.5/10
"Pure character bike for patient riders who prioritize soul over speed."
Pros
+Iconic single-cylinder thumper character
+Cheap parts, easy spannering
+Upright comfortable riding position
Cons
−Oil leaks distressingly common
−Electrics frequently unreliable
−Motorway pace genuinely miserable
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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