I love how minimalist the design of the bike is. There's something that's just so aesthetically pleasing about it.

I just purchased a 2017 Classic with 1000 miles. I’ve been riding about 30 years and I’ve owned several different bikes. This is my first RE. “It’s all about appreciating something with unique character. And this definitely has it”. Perfect summation.

I am a Royal Enfield owner from India , Kerala and my bike is standard bullet 350 cc 2019 edition . It can only start by kick start with decompression and I love it. I you have a Enfield and you are a artist because for me kicking is a kind of art.

I bought the Pegasus version of this in 2017 and am still happily riding it. It's proved reliable and amazingly economical (90mpg imperial). The thing I love most is starting the thing up with the kick starter - you start the day off feeling like Marlon Brando. You have to accept people coming up to you to chat about the bike each time you park. You also have to accept that it's slow and that motorways (freeways) aren't their natural environment.

I'm 30 and have owned a 2018 Classic 500 for a year now. My advice to anyone looking to purchase this bike as their main bike is that they will need to have as much character as the bike itself in order to enjoy it. It has great comfort, economy and although top speed isn't amazing, it has the torque so hills are never an issue. Vibrations are strong in the running in process but after that, they really smooth out. The only time you have strong vibrations is from hard accelerating or decelerating. I've fitted heated handlebar grips, usb charger, heel-toe shifter, slip on exhaust, dna air filter and iridium SP and it's so good to ride. Only thing I might add is a windscreen for winter/longer rides. If you have to use the highway on a regular, you can go up a tooth on the front sprocket to bring down engine revs but if you only do an hour here and there, it's not a problem at all. Only shit thing about the bike is quite a few of the screw/bolts that are used rust easily, so I would recommend doing some rust proofing and keep the bike covered.

I travel to India a few times a year and fell in love with the Classic and Bullet while there. I love the history of the oldest motorcycle brand still operating. I found one local to me, but has a few issues. Not sure it's worth a project, but a fun classic.

Nice review. I have a Classic 500 and I just can't believe how much fun they are. It's reminded me of what drew me to mororcycling in the first place. Great handling bike as well. I ride out with my mates who have bigger bikes but I keep up with them on the country roads no problem. Where's the fun in riding straight highways for hours anyway?

I don’t think there are any plans, but I sure wish they would make a 500 cc version of the current single. 27 hp would be plenty.

A great review! Nice to hear someone reviewing the bike for what it is and not trying to compare it with a Hayabusa or something equally insane. I cut my teeth on BSA C15 (250) back in the 70s so, your review chimed well with me. I'll look forward to some more of your reviews :)

OMG! This review is 100% spot on. I have a 500 classic.. it's an older one.. it has the kicker but a rear drum brake and no ABS... I can definitely say the rear brake is NOT better than the front. I have the same exhaust on mine, it does sound much better, Hitchcock's is THE best place to buy accessories and parts for these bikes.. I've been able to get filters, gaskets and tools for mine. I have a DNA air filter on mine. I have had the bike up to 80MPH but it is not happy there. It's funny that you mentioned the Vespa.. I always wanted a Vespa.. I took the riders class to get an endorsement and the bikes were all small motorcycles.. I never thought I could figure the gears on a motorcycle but it was actually fun. I did buy the Vespa but the Vespa dealer was also the RE dealer.. I ended up buying a 500 classic as well! Just couldn't forget the fun of a clutch and gears.

Ive got the original of those , 1980 350 bullet with wait for it 14 hp ! it sits at 50mph and just keeps going points, ignition no digital anything, all steel, drum brakes all round ! and Ill still be riding it 30 years from now ! same as the one u are restoring !

Actually there are four models of it in India. Classic 350 & Classic 500 and Standard 350 & Standard 500. Both 500cc are discontinued. And one more important thing why this bike is so basic is because the 1st model that was introduced by Royal Enfield was Standard 350 in 1931 and it is still available in India with only minor changes. And yeah this bike maybe cheap for U.S.A. market but in India it is a dream to cherish. I bought mine 500cc like 2 days ago yes it is used because it's discontinued but I am going to have a good time with it and not going sell even if I am 100 y/o 😅 That was the most honest review I saw of Classic 500. You got a new subscriber!

Try a Ural… it makes the Royal Enfield look like a technical marvel. Seriously a Ural Classic iCombination is huge fun.

NIce to see a fellow Angeleno here! Three of us got Royal Enfield Classic 350s last July and love them! Indeed it is a bike made for cruising and not the freeways or racing. At 61, I'm past the need to go fast - most of the time. And the 350's can do freeway jaunts, just not above 75 and for long. I got us all heated Gerbing 7v vests which have been great since we've been freezing here in LA this winter! Highly recommended for those cold days when you still need a ride to keep sane... The nice(r) thing about the 350 is they don't vibrate at all. Smooth fun in the sun. And before winter hit, I was getting close to 100MPG on mine. So far we've changed the exhaust and intake with DNA Stage 2 kits. Some new pegs helped comfort and likely we'll stay pretty much stock after that. Oh, I did put on the black touring seats on my Halcyon Grey Royal Enfield Classic 350. They look great, and add a little height. I'm 6'-4", 235lbs so at this point it's perfect and very comfortable. Look forward to more videos! Ride Safe 🙏🏼

I love the channel and can't wait to see more. I hear ya on the high beam used as the standard light. I did that all the time on my '58 Vespa.

Hi from the UK 🇬🇧, great video 👍 I'm getting on in years now and a lifelong bike nut! Had a Royal Enfield Constellation back in the day, fast but temperamental! Ride a Softail custom now but in the market for new Interceptor. My buddy has a 500 Bullet and loves it, they're popular and cheap this side of the pond.

Hi from Scotland UK 😁 happened across your channel and really like it 👍 good Enfield content and enjoyed your iron barrel Enfield rebuild so far, be good to see you compare both Bullets once it’s done, i lusted after a bullet 500 for years but hesitant on so many build qualities in them, some real good some err quite bad!, a friend had bought a good one and sadly never wanted to sell it, the new Classic 350 was probably what I always wanted and real happy with mine I have had over a year now, anyhows hello and I will be back with good comments and thumbs up👍😁 Cheers Bruce

Superb video of our very own RE Classic 500 bike. Best wishes for the road ahead from India.

I still have the same 2018 stealth black 500 model. Great motorcycle in city and highway.

Great review. I just got a 2013 bullet about 4 months ago and am loving it. Btw, just looked at Craig's near S.F. and there are about a half dozen for sale here right now. Unfortunately I have to ride the freeway for about 60 miles to meet friends before getting in some country riding, but found it was doable. At first I wasn't even keeping up with traffic in the slow lane out of fear of straining the engine going 55-60. But then found the bike actually purrs along nicely between 65-70 and I keep up. Also the addition of a very small clear screen has helped. But mostly I enjoy the back country roads at 45-50.

Just purchased a 2021 with minor front damage an easy repair, fork stantions, wheel rim and mudguard here In UK for $1800 absolute steal 😊

Spot on review, I have the 2017 military version, great little plodder.

I agree, they are getting hard to find. I have a 2020 Bullet 500 Trials Works Replica. I absolutely love it. It’s a great Tennessee backroads bike. I take it 45 miles to work occasionally,doing 65mph. It does ok. 55-60 is the sweet spot and mine runs the smoothest.

I've had this same model of RE (in Battle green) for a couple of weeks and it has really captured my heart. It's an honest, simple and downright charming reminder of what motorcycling used to be. I also ride a modern, state-of-the-art BMW R1200RT which does duty as a "get there quickly and with the greatest of agility and precision" ride. If "getting there" is the priority, then the BMW gets the call. If "enjoying the trip" is the priority, I'll fire up the RE. I took the long way to/from work the other day on the RE and was grinning the whole time. It's just a special little machine.

You got a perfect description 7:05 that I love you for expressing so candidly...

Hi ! I agree… this bike is a “Bug on 2 wheels”, … I have both : 1300cc and a Classic 350 👍🏻

Great review! I ride my 2017 Classic 500 every day; at 1000 miles it was pretty much unrideable on the highway but now it's much smoother. Still not my first choice for a long trip but fine for a couple of hours. Great around town like you said. Not sure if it's the same on yours but on mine there was a wiring dongle in the headlight housing which bypassed the headlight switch, if you remove that you can have just the pilot lights. I might not ride like that but it looks good for photos. Looking forward to your Interceptor review!

FYI for reducing vibs change gears at high rpm and cruise at 80 km/h on 5 the gear

That's a nice bike, i have the Tribute black final version registered in 2021 here in the Uk.

Regarding the dull display I put led bulbs in there that brightened it up on the classic 500 I owned.

I like the British Avon tyres.

Ive got both a CanAm Daytona Spyder and my Royal Enfield Classic 500.. My RE has 15000km on it now.. I found by replacing a few bits makes it go nicer and vibrate less.. Change the standard pipe and air filter for a start.. Then replace the fuses and relays.. I also changed the lights in the speedo so I can see the indicator and neutral lights...

Good luck buddy. Keep these coming.

I have two Classic 500s, one in Colorado and the other in Singapore. My first Bullet was in the early 90s in India, and I took that bike into almost every indian state. Hoping to ride my SG 500 back to UK.

Great honest reviews 👌 enjoyed the ride and information 👍 Thank you 😊

Looking forward to renting one of these near me soon. I love my INT650 and this will even further the connection with it I think :)

Lovely video, well filmed and presented. How about loading the Enfield up and heading out on an adventure?

2018 modal classic stalth black calor bs4 EFI the last bike of Indian Royal Enfield India me 2019 me close ho gaye the i have this bike hart bit bike i fitted the carbery palet inside the chain spocet oppne the cover and carberi plete fix and the vaibret is going and bullet is 100 cross but not rhe waibaret is going

FYI as nice as this kickstarter is, if the battery is dead you can kick as much as you want it won’t start, also I’ve seen the ecu die cause of this. Then your statement of it has to be a second bike, well yes and no, along with mine I’ve had plenty other bikes that has come and gone, yet the enfield stays… I’ve done long distance gravel and tar in African conditions and it does it easily…. Love my RE!

great beginning. keep it up!

Great first post!

The headlight is usually the first upgrade most of us here in India do our classics. On mine the bulb had lost its power so even changing it to an led bulb it didnt help. But it being a round headlight there are so many different kinds you can get from fancy but bright enough headlights to eye melting led's. But one should check whether they are legal to run on the road. Other then that next upgrade we used to do was muffler to enhance the thumping sound of the engine but with government banning those we had to revert back to the normal ones. The pillion seat is not that great so I had to install a more comfortable one so that the person riding with me doesn't suffer. The biggest thing I am currently looking to change is to get a fuel gauge mostly retrofitting one from Royal Enfield's current line up. We did get abs brakes here in India. But these bikes are great fun to rumble along the road.

Sir, it seems like your idle rpm too high. Reduce to the normal and it will surely reduce your vibration.

Did something to dampen down the vibration , got a good after market coil, new spark leads and cap and a quality spark plug, will Cruze at 70 mph on the freeway with out the horrific vibrations as before.

When I heard the siren I thought you were going to outrun them.

I am from India great video

Welcome to my club 👌🏻❤️

Beautiful bike

Mesmerizing

Nice video thanks. But, I have two and I ride them to the rev limiter in each gear and cruise at 75+ on the motorway no problem😁

Nice 1, I have is a 2018 "Redditch Model" in red, you're spot on with your comments, while the bike is set up for solo have you thought of removing the pillion foot pegs, saves a few pounds in weight (it all adds up) cheers Paul (oh am located in UK)

The back brake better than the front? There’s something wrong with the front brake. Try degreasing the disc and a new pair of brake pads and then bleeding the front brake. Standard, the front brake is usually pretty good.

Its not the fastest bike but its definitely the coolest bike ✌️

I wish my teenager would finish his homework. Btw, nice bike.

Get an "Indori" silencer by asking any of your Indian friends, those silencers are really good to hear.

I really enjoy riding my Classic 500. I have 2019 model with EFI and thinking of changing the muffler, do we need ECU remapping for that?

Great Looking forward to the next ones

Great video! Just curious, is that an aftermarket or stock exhaust?

i have this exact bike classic 500 stealth black

Take your kid out on the classic those rumbles will sure make him watch the videos.

I rode a '11 c5 for ten years, based on that I feel your bike was idling very high, especially at the fuel station; your choke didn't seem to be on so I think its a different problem

Rock.....singer

Am in love with COCO 👃🤘💖

You're riding a new 70 year old bike... Thats what a guy from Hitchcocks in Reditch in England told me...

Great review. I have a chance to buy a 2019 500 Classic with 5000 miles on it. The seller claims light cosmetic issues: no right mirror , right from blinker discolored. He says bike runs great otherwise. It looks dirty and maybe abused from pictures, but think I can get it for less than $3000. What do you think?

You can't kickstart a bike with electronic injection when the batterie is dead because you have no fuel pressure due to the electric fuel pump.

Nice bike.

I've been hankering a UCE 350 mostly because they have a kick starter and they're a bit cheaper than the new J series. Curiously I was just saying to my wife the other day that they're like the VW Bug of motorcycles. How has it been as far as reliability?

Hello! I have a 2020 tribute black. Awesome bike! One question, changing the exhaust without remapping the ecu can damage the bike? Have you tuned that? Thanks!

The idling sounds a little bit high on RPM

Hey there, do you still have this bike? I'm looking to get a late model Classic 500 also in CA so just wanted to check!

The URAL side car outfit has a Kickstarter. If your battery is dead even with a kicker with EFI you can't start the bike.😢

RE is not for racing and all its a heavy duty bike.... Like for carrying heavy stuff it was mainly designed for army

Good at ride

I also have 2018 Classic 500. Bought it new in 2018. Has the same muffler as yours, aftermarket saddle and my home made booster plug makes it even better. You can se my bike on my channel if you like. Thanks for a great video.

Go up 1 or 2 teeth on the front sprocket. Hitchcock's UK.

They stopped 500cc production, now only 350cc and 650 cc!

Tiny correction it not 499cc, it 411cc engine.

This is a old gen classic try a new gen classic

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where did u get that headlight black ring?

The pilot lights (tiger eyes) used to be indicators

I have the same bike in same color and have been riding on it since 5 years. So the same bike with my own eyes only once or twice. Bust sadly the bike has lost its matt finish

Well meaning people in my comments try to tell be how to ride my Bullet 500 as though it were a Hayabusa or Ninja.😂 It's more like a rotary tiller.

this dsnt look like stock handle bars

Thanks to Big Nose

I have a bought new 2013 RE B5 Bullet 500. It has been converted to a carburetor, and has an aftermarket exhaust. It really does look like it is straight out of the 1950s. But this thing most certainly does not. They did not make flat black bikes in the 1950s. This thing would be beautiful with bright shiny paint, and lots of chrome and polished aluminum. But as it is, it's drop dead ugly. I have no idea why anybody would buy such a hideous bike.

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This bike looks sooo beautiful my god Royal Enfield should re launch this bike .