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Feels very appealing as a complete package!
Verdict – The Bullet Trials is another adventure motorcycle coming from Royal Enfield after the Himalayan. While the Himalayan is made for long distance touring too, the Royal Enfield Trials is an outcome of the historic victories. It is a very fun-to-ride motorcycle which can go to places and do off-road trails like a piece of cake. But the motorcycle would have been more appealing if the hardware on offer was a bit better and could justify the price. It definitely is comfortable and looks outstanding but the Bullet Trials is a motorcycle that would please a few. It is a perfect pedigree for an occasional off-road run where you don’t have to worry about the motorcycle or the trails as such!
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It does posses a can-go-anywhere attitude
What’s Cool
* Brakes and dynamics are very enjoyable
* The bike feels sturdy and it is very well put together
* The suspension setup is comfortable and compliant to any kind of road
* Looks different and has a lot of attention seeking off-road bits to it
What’s Not So Cool
* Single seat setup, no option to get a pillion along
* Vibrations from the single cylinder motor do creep in
* Misses out on modern hardware while being priced at a premium
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It is a Royal Enfield in it’s true sense
Royal Enfield Trials 500 Specifications
* Engine: 499cc, Air-Cooled
* Power: 27.2 BHP @ 5250 RPM
* Torque: 41.3 Nm @ 4000 RPM
* Transmission: 5-Speed
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Fuel Consumption: 30 km/l
* Frame: Single Down Tube Frame
* Tyres: 90/90/19 (Front), 110/80/18 (Rear), CEAT
* Suspension: 35 mm Telescopic Forks (Front), Twin Gas Charged Shocks (Rear)
* Brakes: 280 mm Disc (Front), 240 mm Disc (Rear), ABS
Royal Enfield Trials 500 Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 2080 mm x 805 mm x 1123 mm
* Wheelbase: 1380 mm
* Seat Height: 800 mm
* Ground Clearance: 135 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.5-litres
* Kerb weight: 192 kgs
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