Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) vs Enfield 500 T Bullet Trials (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect)stacks up against the Enfield 500 T Bullet Trials. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XBR 500 (reduced effect)Enfield 500 T Bullet Trials
Model year19902019
Price
Engine498 cc499 cc
Horsepower27 hp22 hp
Torque41 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 90/90-19 / 110/80-18

Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) vs Enfield 500 T Bullet Trials — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) and the Enfield 500 T Bullet Trials usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) brings 27 hp, while the Enfield 500 T Bullet Trials counters with 22 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: