Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500 vs Ktm Freeride 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500 vs Ktm Freeride 250. Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500: 27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Ktm Freeride 250: ~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, ~95 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500
Ktm Freeride 250
Horsepower (hp)
27.2 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
25 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
95 kg
Type
Trial
Enduro
Horsepower
27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm
~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model)
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
~25 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused)
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
~95 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: two-stroke mix; real-world varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500
6.5/10
"Charming slow-road cruiser if you buy a clean, honest example."
Pros
+Stunning retro scrambler looks
+Torquey low-speed character
+Reliable UCE engine base
Cons
−Weak brakes and mirrors
−Poor high-speed stability
−Electrical gremlins when neglected
Ktm Freeride 250
7.8/10
"A specialist tool that rewards diligent buyers with proper maintenance history."
Pros
+Featherlight and ultra-flickable
+Explosive two-stroke power delivery
+Premium WP suspension standard
Cons
−Top end wears quickly
−Battery maintenance often neglected
−Thirsty on longer rides
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