Every time I see and hear a classic 500 on the streets here in Perth I get a little closer to wanting to own one myself. Absolutely gorgeous bike; sounds great too.
I own one, it’s the best decision I’ve made. But if you’re going to buy one make sure you buy it brand new. The running in period for these bikes are very important and it must be run in correctly and by the book or you’ll get vibrations like in this video. Mine was run in as per the book and I have never had vibrations
Great review! 😄 I agree with 90% of what you said, except, at least here in Ireland, taking the Bullet/Classic 500 up into and around the mountains is half the fun! They were the main motorcycle for the Indian army, sure! Looking forward to more bike reviews and other videos 😁
Gentlemen I have 3 of these 🤗 and a little correction ! this is perfect for mountains and it belongs in mountains and it's breeding ground is on the mountains and it's natural habitat is also on the mountains 😂👌🏼🤣 this motorcycle is made for long haul travelling and touring and to cruise on mountains ! just try it out 👌🏼❤️
Good review except for the bike just being suitable for the urban environment. Mines has been up into the Scottish highlands numerous times and soaks up 300 mile days with ease. Amazing bike with loads of character.
I agree with 90% of what you’re saying, But mate, one thing these classics do well is mountains and cruising. These can sit easily at 110 any day and have a top speed of 130. Take it to high speeds and it’s a different bike. Don’t keep it in the city. It’s for cruising. If it’s vibrating too much you’re in the wrong gear. You should get a subtle humm but not noticeable vibrating unless it hasn’t been run in correctly. That’s definitely not a standard exhaust, because it’s an air cooled engine it does run hotter but that exhaust on it would be making the problem much worse. This bike has had roughly the same design since the 1930s. Although the Classic as it’s own was officially released in 2010 as apart of emissions regulations and safety updates. Prior to 2010 it was a standard Bullet. The lack of technology is the appeal of the bike for myself. Riding a Royal Enfield is about the ride itself. You need to take your turns faster, If you’re ever out and about on a Royal Enfield let jump onto the Royal Enfield riders of brisbane Facebook page and we will all meet up one day. Royal Enfield - Made like a gun, Goes like a bullet
A good bike is one that does what it is designed to do well. I can admire everything from a Yamaha AG200 to an Indian Challenger. I probably would not credit the RE Classic here in Australia much but if I were living in India it would be my first choice (50 years worth of interchangeable parts). Glad you had fun though. That is what riding is all about at the end of the day. Nothing is worse than having a bike that you look at and think "Too much effort" and grab your car keys.
I ride my Classic 500 in north Portugal and Spain mostly in mountainous roads.It's so funny. And it is a good off road machine ( great steep climbs and relaxing descents) with the precious help of engine braking. Reaching lonely places is a must. I have no problems with exhaust heat. I keep the stock one.
Mate I'm one of your subscribers living in Gold Coast and I love your work. Talking about the Royal Enfields they are actually called 'Made like a gun. Goes like a Bullet'. They are good bikes especially the Royal Enfield Classic 500 but has got so much vibrations in the higher RPM that you won't feel like taking it above 80kmph. But I guess you should try out the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 also and I'm sure you will like it. It is fun to ride and has got almost 0 vibrations.
I have one, the Crome model. The women won’t leave me alone... Nah, just kidding. Get a lot of comments and interest, but mostly from elderly gentlemen like myself. It is a lovely city commuter bike and you can actually take it for a nice ride to the country side without problems. On the highway? Hmm...can be done too, but it’s clearly not what this bike is made for. I prefer to drive behind a truck or something similar, cruising at about 80-90km/h in that situation. Seems to be the most natural speed for the motor for longer runs. Mine is a 2014 model, still with fuel injection but a drum brake at the back wheel. Anyway, does it really make any significant difference? This is an old school bike anyway, and you’ll have to drive it carefully😊
A very fair review. I have one (but with the pillion seat removed to keep the lines of it) but, some of the shortcomings can be attributed to the fact that that it is apparently the longest continuously made model (including the original 350 as the 500 has, or is to be, discontinued) of motorcycle in the world; since 1931. Mine is a 2015. I agree with the skinny tires. It doesn’t like the freeway, slightly greasy roads, or cross winds. It happy place is 80km per hour. However it was never designed as a city bike. It was designed for despatch riders of the pre Second World War British army. I love mine. Whenever I stop I get people (including Harley riders and wannabe Valentino Rossi’s) come up to me. Most of the older ones say Steve McQueen from The Great Escape.
First Rule of Bullet 500 - Mirrors are useless. 2nd rule 19 tooth sprocket. 3rd Rule Carberry Vibration Reduction Plate cam and carb upgrades are not really necessary You can attack the mountains as their is a lot of torque
Every time I see and hear a classic 500 on the streets here in Perth I get a little closer to wanting to own one myself. Absolutely gorgeous bike; sounds great too.
I own one, it’s the best decision I’ve made. But if you’re going to buy one make sure you buy it brand new.
The running in period for these bikes are very important and it must be run in correctly and by the book or you’ll get vibrations like in this video. Mine was run in as per the book and I have never had vibrations
Great review! 😄 I agree with 90% of what you said, except, at least here in Ireland, taking the Bullet/Classic 500 up into and around the mountains is half the fun! They were the main motorcycle for the Indian army, sure! Looking forward to more bike reviews and other videos 😁
The bike is quite torquey so I am not surprised it does well in the mountains.
Gentlemen I have 3 of these 🤗 and a little correction ! this is perfect for mountains and it belongs in mountains and it's breeding ground is on the mountains and it's natural habitat is also on the mountains 😂👌🏼🤣 this motorcycle is made for long haul travelling and touring and to cruise on mountains ! just try it out 👌🏼❤️
Good review except for the bike just being suitable for the urban environment. Mines has been up into the Scottish highlands numerous times and soaks up 300 mile days with ease. Amazing bike with loads of character.
Probably the best bike I’ve owned, they love A&B roads, 50-60mph is their happy place ! People on the street love ‘em & so do mountains 😅👍
I agree with 90% of what you’re saying,
But mate, one thing these classics do well is mountains and cruising.
These can sit easily at 110 any day and have a top speed of 130.
Take it to high speeds and it’s a different bike. Don’t keep it in the city. It’s for cruising.
If it’s vibrating too much you’re in the wrong gear. You should get a subtle humm but not noticeable vibrating unless it hasn’t been run in correctly.
That’s definitely not a standard exhaust, because it’s an air cooled engine it does run hotter but that exhaust on it would be making the problem much worse.
This bike has had roughly the same design since the 1930s. Although the Classic as it’s own was officially released in 2010 as apart of emissions regulations and safety updates. Prior to 2010 it was a standard Bullet.
The lack of technology is the appeal of the bike for myself. Riding a Royal Enfield is about the ride itself.
You need to take your turns faster,
If you’re ever out and about on a Royal Enfield let jump onto the Royal Enfield riders of brisbane Facebook page and we will all meet up one day.
Royal Enfield - Made like a gun, Goes like a bullet
A good bike is one that does what it is designed to do well. I can admire everything from a Yamaha AG200 to an Indian Challenger. I probably would not credit the RE Classic here in Australia much but if I were living in India it would be my first choice (50 years worth of interchangeable parts). Glad you had fun though. That is what riding is all about at the end of the day. Nothing is worse than having a bike that you look at and think "Too much effort" and grab your car keys.
Dude- do you realise that is not a standard exhaust?
Does anyone know if he’s okay? There’s been quite a few fatalities in the last couple months around the GC
I am okay, thanks for checking in. Been a rough time lately, and hoping to be back soon with more content for you all
Sorry to hear that, glad you’re okay though!
I ride my Classic 500 in north Portugal and Spain mostly in mountainous roads.It's so funny. And it is a good off road machine ( great steep climbs and relaxing descents) with the precious help of engine braking. Reaching lonely places is a must. I have no problems with exhaust heat. I keep the stock one.
Mate I'm one of your subscribers living in Gold Coast and I love your work. Talking about the Royal Enfields they are actually called 'Made like a gun. Goes like a Bullet'. They are good bikes especially the Royal Enfield Classic 500 but has got so much vibrations in the higher RPM that you won't feel like taking it above 80kmph. But I guess you should try out the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 also and I'm sure you will like it. It is fun to ride and has got almost 0 vibrations.
That Brisbane city back there looks exotic. Oh yeah, the bike is phenomenal.
Defo would have to try one once. Been sportbike everything for all my riding. Wonder what this is like.
I have one, the Crome model. The women won’t leave me alone...
Nah, just kidding. Get a lot of comments and interest, but mostly from elderly gentlemen like myself.
It is a lovely city commuter bike and you can actually take it for a nice ride to the country side without problems.
On the highway? Hmm...can be done too, but it’s clearly not what this bike is made for. I prefer to drive behind a truck or something similar, cruising at about 80-90km/h in that situation. Seems to be the most natural speed for the motor for longer runs.
Mine is a 2014 model, still with fuel injection but a drum brake at the back wheel. Anyway, does it really make any significant difference? This is an old school bike anyway, and you’ll have to drive it carefully😊
Awesome, Amazing people reactions 🙏🤘🙏
It's built like a gun...bullets in india have nice exhaust
Guess you know that RE discontinued 500 series..
Classics (mostly 350s) are seen everywhere here in India, so they don’t quite standout here !
The Indians do 1000km days in those saddles. 2022 classic 350 owner myself.
Bro got No clue , that this Bike is Killer when it comes to Ruling High altitude roads in Himalayas
Never met a motorcycle i didn't like. Would have one in a heartbeat but have to many for the storage space I have now.
I've got the Hunter 350 if you want to try that. Only 4km on clock
I put knobby offroad tyres on mine and its very fun on the trails..
Remember these bikes tackle the Himalayan mountain tracks...
Love mine, I've toured on it, ride the country and town and it makes me smile 😁
Man did he use buttons to start royal enfield
You ok man? Been a while
A very fair review. I have one (but with the pillion seat removed to keep the lines of it) but, some of the shortcomings can be attributed to the fact that that it is apparently the longest continuously made model (including the original 350 as the 500 has, or is to be, discontinued) of motorcycle in the world; since 1931. Mine is a 2015.
I agree with the skinny tires. It doesn’t like the freeway, slightly greasy roads, or cross winds. It happy place is 80km per hour.
However it was never designed as a city bike. It was designed for despatch riders of the pre Second World War British army.
I love mine. Whenever I stop I get people (including Harley riders and wannabe Valentino Rossi’s) come up to me.
Most of the older ones say Steve McQueen from The Great Escape.
What do
You mean by it doesn’t like the freeway?
@@ryanla67 it is happiest at 80kph not 100 or 110
It’s been to long where’s the next video !?
its afterfire
been a min since the last vid hope all is well
Built like a gun.
Goes like a bullet 😉
where are you😢
Back very soon
First Rule of Bullet 500 - Mirrors are useless. 2nd rule 19 tooth sprocket. 3rd Rule Carberry Vibration Reduction Plate
cam and carb upgrades are not really necessary
You can attack the mountains as their is a lot of torque
I owned a Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 for 4 years. Royal Enfield build quality is poor. Brakes are also poor.