Enfield 500 Bullet vs Yamaha SR 500 G (cast wheels) (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield 500 Bulletstacks up against the Yamaha SR 500 G (cast wheels). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield 500 BulletYamaha SR 500 G (cast wheels)
Model year19981981
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower22 hp27 hp
Torque35 Nm
Weight168 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.50-19 / 4.00-18

Enfield 500 Bullet vs Yamaha SR 500 G (cast wheels) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield 500 Bullet and the Yamaha SR 500 G (cast wheels) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield 500 Bullet brings 22 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Yamaha SR 500 G (cast wheels) counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: