Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials - Running in and 12 month 1000 miles review 

This is my favourite model of the 500 bullets.

Looks and sounds beautiful. Can't wait to see what the Meteor is like

Was given one for my 60th birthday, love it, also have Triumph, Bsa and Indian. Around town and short rides I always take the Enfield. Ignore the bad press, ride it for yourself.

Very nice review jack with no annoying music really like enfields myself have now subscribed i myself have just got back into biking after 34 years aged 58

I've only had mine a few weeks and was expecting loads of vibrations but not the case at all. It's a lovely little engine so far. I never take notice of the bike press or people who take bikes out for a 20 min test ride.

Beautifully put, lot of soul in those words 👍👌

big fan of royal enfield here great video frn keep it up 🔥🙏🏻

Great review looking at one and yes we all seem to be at that odometer of turning 59 - 60 where we can still remember simple being able to service it yourself and enjoyment of riding , hopefully see you all on the road this year

Had my Trials since July, just finished running in on Texas back roads, but would love to ride it around Tattenhall and Beaston. them roads would be well suited to the bikes set up..

Love it. Like these bikes and I'm toying with buying one just for the craic. "Going around a roundabout on your knee you'll twat the peddles. Never seen it done with an Enfield but there is a first time for everything". LOL - Hell's Grandads??

Cheers Jack I've been looking for my final bike before i have to hang up my skid lid . I have had an inkling for an Enfield as in the early 70s I had a GT Continental 250 which was really a great little bike never had a bike with a better gear box My local Enfield dealer has the green frame version Trails 500 brand new and after your review I'm sorely tempted for a bike that looks how i remember all bikes looked, Chrome and burnished alloy for just pottering around the lanes and the odd camping trip. Thanks for the info and I know exactly what you mean about careful running in . Saw another review and these guys on a new demonstrator cranked it open then said it vibrated too much, surprise surprise. Think is time to spend some of my pension money special with this covid tying us down Merry Christmas and happy riding

A good well balanced review. I picked this video because you own the bike & this gives a much better review than someone who's borrowed a demo for a couple of hours. They thrash the almost new bike & then complain about vibration. The only decision is not whether to buy one but which colour to buy. Red or green frame! Thanks for posting.

You now have another subscriber. Great video. Just got back into biking after 40 year age 60. Thinking about an Enfield when the tests are finally allowed again. Take care and stay safe.

Totally agree about vibration, I have a 2021 500 classic ( battle green ). Runs sweet. I call it my grin bike. ( once i'm on it, i'm grinning) Cheers from Australia.

Great video Chester by the looks of it live in connahs quay

Excellent video.

Really enjoyed that mate. I am so tempted to get a Trials honestly. I like both red and green. I have a modern that is terrific, but there is something about the Bullet I just can't get out of my head.

Royal Enfield 🔥🔥👍👍👌nice video sir

Muy buen video, te felicito

It's funny that everyone wants the bike to tell them everything with a guage or light when all along as you ride the bike is telling you everything that you need to know

I have a bullet trials total mileage of 60 ,in running it in,I am using redex upper cylinder lubricants to reduce the stress,it seems to be cooler after a run

A great review I have the same bike in red I also have the 535 continental GT which I’ve had for 5 years and love it plus I have the 650 continental GT all are great bikes

Thanks!

I'm getting an urge to get something like this even though I've spent the last 27 years being a dyed in the wool sportbiker. I need something I'm not to race others on.

I have a 2020 Classic 500 with 6,000 k's and its developed a bad crank and am looking at a 2020 Trials 500 with 1,000 k's and am thinking about buying the bike $5,000 to put the Trails 500 engine into my Classic 500. The engine swap option would be a much quicker and a much cheaper option compared to having my engine repaired. I too love the vibration and fitted to mine a pair of the Continental TKC 70 tyres which has a higher profile and fills in the guards better but I did have to extend the side stand because the bike leaned over too far.

I have 2 enfields 👀 1994 bullet 350 cast iron engine it's a deluxe version ( I installed a heavy crank on it ) so it's a heavy thumper and also 2018 classic 500 stealth black version ( now it's shiny yeah shiny black because I clean it a lot 😂 ) 👀 never touched any other bikes after that 😂 once you ride a enfield you never go to other vechiles those beauties have character 🤨 they were like YOU LISTEN TO ME 🤨 ( yeah like a wife ) 😂👌🤣

Thanks for the vid. I'm thinking of getting a classic 500 for my daily ride (Middlewich to Manchester airport and back - 40 mile round trip which will be approximately 160 to 200 miles a week). It will be in pretty much all weathers (except snow and ice) and all year round. I know there are more sensible bikes out there (CB500F, MT07, Z650, SV650 etc etc) but my heart keeps drawing me to this bike (in battle green military colour). What are your thoughts? Cheers.

Great Video thanks....I'm the proud owner of the 2020 Model in Red, here in Australia... I love the look of that Leather Tank Strap, and have been looking for a suitable one for some time...I'd really appreciate a Link to the supplier if possible....Many thanks, and happy riding mate ..

The same its my 👋

Can you please share the info or link for that fuel filler cap. Much appreciated mate. Great video

I saw lots of enfields in Nepal which triggerd my renewed interest in bikes especially retro designs

the last new-to-buy decent cc mechanical bike.

Hello Jack how do you find the mirrors , other trials owners have changed them because they do not like them , I will decide on mine after I have ridden it , I see you have kept yours

May sound strange, but does this have the same frame as the bullet 500 standard? Can you put a low exhaust on it? Change to bullet fenders and such. There are about 3 left for sale here new, but I wanted a bullet. But RE didn't bring it back last year when I had the cash.

started riding 40 years ago!!!!??????\ how old are you sir ?

I will always compare an RE with a Landrover Defender ............I cannot compare with other bikes in the world.....

It's a beautiful bike, unfortunately there is a lot of computerized ugliness under it's looks. It has EFI, ABS, and even a catalytic converter exhaust. I have a 2013 Royal Enfield B5 Bullet which I bought new. It came with EFI, and that catalytic converter exhaust, both of which were totally unacceptable to me. I wanted a real vintage bike, at least design wise. It has the same engine as yours. But back in 2013 the EFI was a retofit (and made the bike virtually unrideable) Fortunately, being a retrofit, it wasn't difficult to replace it with a proper carburetor, in my case an Amal Concentric MK1, using a kit from Hitchcocks in the UK. I also tossed the catalytic converter exhaust in the trash, and replaced it with an aftermarket one, also from Hitchcocks. I already knew I was going to do this before buying the bike. Not only does it now run 10 times better than it did with the EFI and highly restricted exhaust, but it is now all mechanical. No computers, and no emissions crap. I have just over 22K miles on it since new, and while I've had a few minor issues, it has never left me stranded. Sadly, starting with the 2017 models, it is no longer possible to convert them to a carburetor, not easily anyway. I don't know what would be involved, if it is even possible. At least you can still replace that horrible stock exhaust. Being a 2013 model, mine didn't come with ABS. While ABS can be disabled, actually completely removing the entire system from the bike would not be easy. I have no tolerance for anything that takes away control of any part of the bike from the rider. As far as vibration goes, I absolutely love it. Replacing the horrible EFI with a carburetor makes it possible to lower the idle speed so you can get that iconic Royal Enfield THUMP THUMP THUMP. The whole bike shakes at idle. And as you pull away from a stop, you get a nice low frequency hammering sound/feel, which turns into a nice low rumble at around 55 mph, which seems to be it's sweet spot. It's a very relaxing cruiser. Unfortunately, there are not many places where you can safely ride 55 mph near where I live, so I wind up riding on the same roads over and over again. I have gone out for a ride, and wound up passing the same point 3-4 times. But the experience of riding this bike makes it worth it. It's less about what you see than about the sound and feel of the bike. My other bikes are a carbureted Harley Sportster 1200, a 1979 Vespa P200E, and a carbureted Suzuki DR650. I would never consider owning a bike with EFI or ABS. I am 63, and started riding at age 8 on a Bultaco Lobito 100. Enjoy your bike, even if it does have all those computers on it. It still has the 500cc long stroke single, and you can change the exhaust. Check Stuart Fillingham's channel. He replaced the exhaust on his 2020 C5 Classic. You can also get electronic tuners that will richen up the EFI and make the bike run better, but they may not be legal in the UK.

This engine first appeared in 2010. It has no similarities to the original Bullet at all.