Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. 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. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
27.5 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
191 kg (curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb 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
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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