I am from India.. I am also a owner of RE Bullet Std500 UCE Twinspark 2015 model but with "Carburetor engine". Unfortunately now due to strict BS6 pollution norms the company stopped the production of both 500cc Bullet Std & Classic models. I feel very lucky that I have a pure "Retro" bullet with simple Carburetor, No digital meters, No efi & sensors, no ABS, no Alloy, no tubeless tyres etc. Its always a great satisfaction & feeling when I move on roads & offroads with a cruising speed on my Bullet Std500.

Lovely Bullet 500!

Enjoyed your comparison Bruce regarding the two bikes and liked all the comment's from your subscribers. Your mate's bike looks great and certainly has character. I've never ridden a 500 bullet. However i do like my 350 Classic for its smooth engine and very easy handling. To help the bikes power to weight ratio , I've slightly reduced its weight by removing the rear seat and pegs and even shed several pounds myself😂. But like you I would like to see 500 version of the Classic for that extra power. Thanks again.

Nothing like the 500, at least not in 6 or 7 decades.

A nice comparison of the classic and the bullet. I almost bought the 350 classic dark and then remembered the last 500 classic the Tribute black, i looked around and found one last March with 278 miles on the clock, I love it for its old school charm.

I'm with you all the way on this one. Now, I grasp the concept (I'm not necessarily waving the flag for it) that these engines must be tweaked and tuned to comply with increasingly stringent emission standards - You can send your postcard to the World Economic Forum for that one. To the CEO of Royal Enfield, should your eyes grace this message, remember the iconic bike designs that propelled you to fame. I'm all for modern reliability, but for heaven's sake, keep the essence of classic bikes intact! Now, onto biggest thorn in my side - the exhaust note of the new J series engines, dubbed 'classic reborn'. Frankly, they sound as thrilling as your average Japanese plastic blow-dryers. And what choice do the buyers have? None, but to swap out the exhaust and catalytic converters for a free-flowing pipe, just to recapture a hint of the true Royal Enfield classic rumble. This is the classic tale of losing your soul in the quest to juggle too many balls.

Nice film again. very informative and interesting, thanks!

Hiya mate the 500 has great appeal but im too addicted to your bike to turncoat now. But is beautiful. Great vid as usual take care see you soon. ✌😎.Si.

You mention Dunbar a few times, I worked at Torness power station in the construction phase for more than 3 years. Dunbar was a lovely town. Brings back good memories.

Cracking video, Love my 2017 EFI, great touring bike loaded up with camping gear.

Can’t wait to get my Bullet back on the road!

Brilliant 👍🏻 I just pulled the trigger on a 500 classic chrome. Can't wait to get out on an RE again..

Interesting comparison, and one I made today at my local dealer. I have a Classic 500 and took out a Classic 350 reborn. I wanted to see if it was going to be worth me trading in my 4 year old 500 for a shiny 350.

Good one! Great bike thar Bullet 500. Shame they don't make it anymore.

Great stuff 👏👏

Excellent CR I have always regretted not getting the 500 Classic and would I want one now yes of course 😊

Greetings from Kent.What a great comparison video ,i am a owner of a mildly customised 2019 interceptor which is a joy to ride but i would love to own a classic 500 as a 2nd bike 😊 if only i had the finances to have both, i ride the country lanes with a relaxed ride as its more enjoyable than main roads.

That was yet another great video Bruce. Thank you. I really do regret trading out of my 2008, iron barrel, 5-speed, 500 "Army" all those years ago. What a foolish mistake that was and how I wish I still owned that cracking bike !!! It was one of the last carburetor bikes too and was such a pleasant, economical commuter and tourer. I'm really considering returning to Royal Enfield nowadays, as the bikes just seem to stay so useable and reliable for not too much money and they continually but sensibly improve. Great videos. Please keep them coming.

That was good fun , hopefully Bob can make it next time

Very nice comparison. I am just waiting for my almost new (62 miles) Classic 350 to be delivered. Thought about the 500s, but decided to go for the less vibratory choice when one came up.