Royal Enfield Machismo 500 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Machismo 500 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Machismo 500
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es
Horsepower (hp)
22 hp
27.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
41.3 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
191 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~22 hp @ 5,400 rpm (note: some variants may differ slightly)
27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque
~35 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimate based on available period specs)
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; varies by road conditions and load)
Approximately 130 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight)
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 25-30 km/L (3.3-4.0 L/100km) — estimate based on typical real-world reports
Approximately 3.0–3.5 L/100km (28–33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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
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