Alex, imho you make a classic reviewing mistake: You can't imagine people who don't have the same priorities as you. This bike fills a unique niche in the market: There are 'retro' bikes; but nowhere else can you find a modern bike that looks (more or less) like a humble old non-Harley-ish machine. (And the non-Trials version looks even _more_ retro.) Of course there are much better deals to be had for performance! But there are _no_ other deals to be had for channeling this style of vintage. R.E. are _widening_ the market; hats off to 'em.

Oh dear - you completely missed the mark with this video old mate! Clearly you were too busy to do a even a skerrick of research on Royal Enfield's competition history. If you did, then you would have discovered the raison d'etre for this particular machine. Google 'International Six Day Trial' or, 'Scottish Six Day Trial' and you'll put yourself in the picture. A 'Trial' and 'Trials' are very different disciplines of motorcycle competition.

Replica of the old 1950s trials bikes, when courses were much less evolved than today-- scramblers back then were much more high speed things which evolved into motocross. Yes, overpriced now, much cheaper a few years ago - they were excellent gentle "green laners". I have had a few, back when the gears were on the "proper" side. Very tough bikes, easy to fix and pretty crash resistant but heavy and slow for enduro (hare and hounds) racing,but spot on for a gentle plod around Norfolk's Roman roads etc. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

You need to do some research and learn the difference between trail bike and trial bike.. Back in the 50's a trials event came from a reliability trial that manufacturers would enter a bike in to prove it's metal.. This first began in 1909 as the International six day trial, heard of ISDT.. It was a mixture of both on road and off road surfaces.. That bike is a replica of how a trials bike of the ear would have been, a striped down street bike..

Bought one in red frame and silver tank. Love it on the back roads and the simplicity of these bikes. Mine is the American version with the odometer in miles and km's are smaller. Very smooth ride with limited suspension travel. Power is only 27hp so don't expect huge power on the highways. If your just into funky casual bikes,try one out,what have you got to lose.Thanks for the great video.

Wow ! You found a Trails in the US to do a review for a request from a Sub ? Admirable ! It is hard to find one even in India - the home of Enfields !

I learned how to exercise my fingers best from this vid!

hello alex, loved your review, to the point, as always, i have a Royal enfield Classic 500, is there a way in which i could fit a bigger bore kit to increase it's power?

Got mine for 4k here in the UK. Great bike round town & she gets loads of attention 🤘

Was given one for my 60th birthday, if your into vintage style riding with the modern reliability this is an awesome bike, I love riding mine. Also have 2015 Indian, 2 76 Bonnies, and a 70 Bsa, the RE is always my choice for short town rides. ,

As a person with a Yamaha SR400. This bike it’s neat looking love the kick start but not my style but I get it. Great video Alex.

Totally agree. It's a cosmetic nod of the trials theme. A repackaging of the classic 500. ABS is a European euro 4 requirement so I guess it's more cost effective to build the one model for all markets? Very expensive over ther. It's a good £1000 cheaper than the interceptor in the UK. Gorgeous colour scheme though and the last of the 500s.

It’s a single cylinder which makes it cooler then the Continental or Interceptor. You really have to understand the bikes to get the reason they produced the Trials Edition. I love it!!! Best throwback idea ever. Wish more moto companies would follow.

Thanks for the review Alex. If viewers are looking for a different perspective on try Royal Enfield Trials 500 Works Replica Review. They punch out 41nm of torque and are the same price as a Classic here in Straya (Australia) and look even more interesting now they are a few years old. Thanks again for your reviews buddy!

Just to add LOVE THE MUSIC!!

I have a 2013 RE B5 Bullet 500. I bought it new. It now has just over 21,000 miles on it, and still runs like new. Actually better than new. The EFI it came with was horrible. I converted it over to an Amal Concentric MK1 carburetor from that awful EFI within the first week I had it, using a kit from Hitchcocks in the UK. I also replaced that huge, heavy torpedo exhaust, which has a cat con in it, with a much smaller and lighter Triumph "peashooter" style. Its sweet spot is around 55-60 mph. It will go faster, but you lose that wonderful sound and feel of the long stroke single. It is purely a recreational bike. It is not just pretending to be a vintage bike, it's the real thing. It would have been nice if they had painted the frame silver too, instead of that awful puke green, but it is still a million times better than the flat black thing almost all motorcycles have gotten into. If it were mine, I would strip it down and have the frame powder coated silver. I would also put a carburetor on it.

Beautiful bike. It looks even better with the red frame.

So where's the Review ?You normally have to ride one before you do a character assassination .

I agree, this is the last year for the 500 and why for the same price would you NOT buy the 650 in GT or INT form... But it is a real pretty bike and to each his own.

My Classic 500 Desert Storm looks pretty much like that one.. I took off the rear seat and put a rack on, and came standard with the exact same tyres.. Oh, and I fitted the trials bars.. Oh, and regarding the Trials thing.. It's a copy of the trials bike from the 50s.. Also.. Your comment of ABS on a 500 single.. So??? I also own a '06 BMW F650GS its fitted with ABS also and is a godsend in the wet.. So many times, I could have locked up the brakes while braking downhill in the wet, and the ABS has saved my bacon.. Sane with my RE500C, the ABS isn't like modern bikes, but it's there and does the job as well as can be expected.. The more I ride it, the more Im loving it.. You can't be comparing a Classic 500 against anything modern.. It's basically a brand new 60 year old bike.. It's almost like jumping in a time machine and zipping back in time and pinching your grand dads bike and whisking it into the future.. I love the way mine feels like a 250cc in some ways.. Easy to steer, light clutch, and balances like a Honda CT110 postie bike (from Australia).. Oh.. and I'm getting an average of 33km/litre.. There's one really annoying thing about it though.. Adusting the damn chain.. It's the weirdest thing.. It has two axle nuts.. One for the axle and one for the sprocket carrier.. 3 months later, and I'm still confused about how it's supposed to be done.. Normally, it's - loosen the axle nut, turn the adjusters equally on each side, tighten the axle nut and nip up the chain adjusters, and tighten the lock nuts. The RE is totally confusing.. When you loosen the axle nuts, the adjuster plates get loose.. Then I get befuddled.. 🤔 How does it work - and RE owners out there that can shed some light on chain adjustment for an idiot?? Edit: It's now two years later.. I've worked out how to adjust the chain (yay me!!) I've had other riders tell me the original OEM Ceat tyres are rubbish.. I just clocked over 21,500km, and I'm still on the original tyres.. The rear has a 2" wide bald strip up the middle, but the front still looks brand new.. I can't work that one out.. I'll probably get at least another 10,000 km out of it.. I changed the original muffler and header pipe and changed the air filter to a DNA. Now I'm getting slightly better fuel economy - 35km/ltr...

Maybe review the handling and performance etc. I learnt nothing from that review.

Hey Alex how u doin,, thanks for sharing such a wonderful knowledge,,,,I bought this bike in 2020,,,can you tell me how I can make muffler straight like old bullet,,,, thanks Man Looking forward

Not sure, but I believe they named it "Trials" as a nod to when RE won trials competitions back in the fifties.

Nothing compared to the one I learn from the 1980 models. Woof that was hardcore. Sounded like you are on top of a machine powered boom 💥 bullet. These models are meek

So do you think this is more of a trials bike or a scrambler bike?

Yes you are right 😊 Scramble bike Nice 👍 one 🤠

Same price as the classic 500 in the uk. Lovely bike

As I mentioned in your earlier video. They (RE) are trying to milk their customer base. This was the "offroader" of the 1930s in UK, when REs were the rage. Now post dirt bikes, dual sports, adv/trails bikes, this is just a joke. Calling it a "replica" and hoping to grab your money shouldn't be respected. Their Himalayan is a bullet-proof cheap Adv/Trials/Trails/Touring bike and its costs 10-20% less in most markets, depending on were you are.

Wish this bike came with a twin from the gt or interceptor...27hp just isnt enough to hop on the highways in the US..very cool looking bike and can see all the attention it will get out there...thinking about buying one for my girl...

Like to see it running

Lots of opinions, but did you actually ride the bike??

It is a silly price and a odd bike to sell the Himalayan (do you get that model in the USA) is both better equipped for the task and costs less in the UK. In the UK there is talk of the bullet based bikes being discontinued with RE just selling the 650’s and the Himalayan 500 . The 500 bullet bikes do have a following in the UK but they have always been a very left field choice with less than 30hp on offer they are very slow . I would rather put my money down on a 650.

It's a replica of a 1950's RELIABILITY Trials bike as in International Six Days Trials (ISDT) later named International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) NOT Observed Trials.

I thought Royal Enfield discontinued the 500cc models.

Wrong. I have a 2020 red frame version & don't forget they are limited production. The single cylinder gives a unique feel. Trying to make an Interceptor into a scrambler is just not the same. You are too young to understand the appeal of these bikes to older riders like myself who have been at it for over 55 years. I've ridden many motorcycles and the 500 Trials is my all time favorite - even over the 6 Harleys & multiple British, Japanese, & Italian bikes. Cheers mate.

I'd love to have one, but not for extensive riding. More like for Sunday toots and just to look at. It's way overpriced, vibrates too much I'm told, etc. but a big thumper and kickstart have their appeal.

The abs is there because its legally mandated in the India and EU markets

Are these bullets being made better all-around? For decades they were very very very very very very bad. I know the company has turned a lot around, even engineering, but to intentionally buy an RE Bullet... I don't disparage design obsolescence, I want to know if they are now well-made obsolescences, which doesn't seem impossible to me.

They should have called it a Bullet ISDT replica look up " International Six Days Trial" and you will see what it's supposed to be .

If I am not wrong here in India it has 41Nm of torque.

Put old Steve on it he'd show you how good off road it is.

I think bikes over 125cc have to have ABS in the EU.

Habe ich auch 👍🏿 l have it. Same opinion

Its a trials style bike not an actual trials bike. Definitely not for off road I rode UK trials in the days of the AJS 500s and Sammy Miller. I wouldn't even take one of these obvious road bikes green laneing. But its great to look at . Ps Scrambling was what you now call MotoCross. In the 60s The name is a style thing but to us old guys Scrambles means off road racing.

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this was a medium shot of the standing motorcycle with somebodys hand waving in front of it..... did you even watch this before . Thats pretty derp in 2020

Your again making an assumption, it's time trail bike, back in the 50s British enthusiasts ran enduro/ time trails across the country is striped down their bikes just in case they dropped it. You need to do more research.

Why ABS on a motorcycle? This bike isn't built for trials. Its a modern classic that reminds one of those days. A modern trial bike is quite different I'm sure. ABS with an off switch for the rear wheels is the PERFECT setup for this motorcycle.

that's a lot of quotation marks lol

Agree why would you buy the 500 when you can get the 650 for basically the same $$..

I love everything about it BUT......the ugly bark busters. Remove that and you've got a really cool retro scrambler replica. The 2021 MSRP is $4995. Whats not to love?

This is the moust funny bike to ride.

I agree, too expensive for what it is .

Alex, lots of words and hand gestures but no riding. How can review a bike if all you do is look at it?

A bike review and torque unavailable?? 41 nm

He should have mentioned it wasn't a proper trials bike.

Soono Bhai or Baheno. Review aisa hota hain samjay. Review mein pros or cons saab saab bata dena hain. Review ka matlab sales pitch nahin hain. So all those desi motovloggers take note.

Oh dear..2 minutes in and I've heard enough of you

God you see your hand more than the bike. How 😴

Mucho blah blah blah.

I am indian i aint buying this crap

Your hand in the screen is extremely annoying thing🤦

He should have mentioned it wasn't a proper trials bike.