Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500 vs Zongshen Tornado 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500 vs Zongshen Tornado 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. Zongshen Tornado 250: ~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant), Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500
Zongshen Tornado 250
Horsepower (hp)
27.2 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
19 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
145 kg
Type
Trial
Enduro
Horsepower
27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm
~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
~19 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant)
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
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
Zongshen Tornado 250
5.5/10
"Cheap learner transport that demands low expectations and lower prices."
Pros
+Attractive styling for money
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Light and easy maneuvering
Cons
−Electrical reliability is sketchy
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Parts hunting can frustrate
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