Enfield Bullet 500 Standard vs Yamaha SR 500 S (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Bullet 500 Standardstacks up against the Yamaha SR 500 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Bullet 500 StandardYamaha SR 500 S
Model year20011991
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower22 hp27 hp
Torque35 Nm
Weight170 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires90/90-19 / 100/90-19 3.50-18 / 4.00-18

Enfield Bullet 500 Standard vs Yamaha SR 500 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Bullet 500 Standard and the Yamaha SR 500 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Bullet 500 Standard brings 22 hp in a 170 kg package, while the Yamaha SR 500 S 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: