The perfect motorcycle to me would be a 500 single with the refinement of the 350. I have a classic 500 (my second). I love it... but it takes it's toll on my nerves, numb hands, numb feet, sore bum.. to have the smoothness of the 350 in a 500 would be heavenly.
Wonder if it will be eventually possible to upgrade my current 350 classic engine to a 500 without getting a whole new bike. Sure i could probably trade it in, but it would feel wrong. I have always rode my bikes and cars until they are scrap.
@@jopspektakelmaatschappij6221 Probably will be possible but not legal, or legally done. Then again, who will check? I'm pretty sure the 350 and 500 are look alikes.
I have after market grips, I have a carberry plate but haven't found the courage to tear down the engine to install it. (or a mechanic who is willing) It's interesting that you suggest lead shot in the handle bars, I thought of that idea but I thought it was nuts. .. have you doe such a thing?wi@@markgb
Exciting news indeed, in contrast I watched Freddie Dobbs review of the Triumph Rocket 3, when I saw he was incapable of pulling it backwards to turn around all I could think was what’s the point of that huge thing? I think it was Bill Haylock in bike magazines big bad twins test back in the 70s who said does anyone really need a bike bigger than a 650. I reckon Enfield concentrating on the mid capacities is genius and I hope they reap the rewards. Good vid as ever.
My late friend Steve, a very experienced motorcyclist and ace mechanic, used to say the same thing. His main bike was a Kawasaki Z650 (original) and he maintained that it was a better bike than the bigger 900s and 1000s.
This Royal Enfield ownership thing has really got to me, and I don't think I am alone here. I have a 350 Classic and now find myself saving up for a new bike. Not a trade up to a 650 but another bike. My wife just doesn't get it but, she will 😂
I have a Classic 350, and I too am secretly squirrling money away for another RE....Something bigger for the big Hwy's we have in the U.S. My 350 is great and have no thoughts about getting rid of it,.....it's perfect for my small town.
@@jimglasco What you thinking.. Super Meteor or the new Himmi 450...🤔 I have a Meteor 350 , sorely tempted to get an interceptor but I do like trail bashing so trying to hold fire for the new Himmi... Maybe later I could sell the Meteor and buy an interceptor... Interceptor and a Himmi 450cc ... That would do nicely.. *Crap Game* 🎉
Thanks for the heads-up Stuart. I've been enchanted by the brand since buying my Classic 500 back in 2015. My family legacy with the brand goes back to just after WWII when my father and uncle purchased a surplus ex war department 350 dispatch bike. I'm always keen to see what Royal Enfield's next move will be. They've certainly earned my trust and loyalty. These are exciting times. Looking forward to your updates.
I’m 57, and I don’t remember a time when more has been more variety of styling, technology, performance, and brand choices in the world of motorcycling. Amazing times we live in😎
This is exciting news. It can be frustrating to wait for the release of certain models, but the good thing is RE is getting it right with everything they do. Or at least that's how I see it.
The trouble is, the fact that they always have something coming leads me to prevaricate instead of buying. I fannied about so much that l bought an XVS950 and now regret it.
@@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555I've done the same thing! I thought about buying the same bike, but I don't regret not doing so. I'd much rather have a 500cc bike based on the J platform.
Whilst I know I'll be drooling over any 500 single version of the Hunter in the near future, I also know that my 350 Hunter is more than sufficient for exploring the abundant single track roads around my home in South West Ireland. Especially now that I added the DNA air filter and open air inlet cover. Thanks to your recommendation, Stuart, the engine spins even more happily than I thought it ever could, but it feels especially at home, thumping along in fifth at the lowest of revs. Ideal for taking in the sights and scents of the local scenery.
A 500 single Meteor would be a very nice addition to SM650 and Scram 411. Wonder if they will be water cooled or Euro6 classed. Either way if they turn them out with same quality as the SM650 then i will queue up at local dealer. Great news Stu. Ride safe.
Just to be clear, we have no credible info from RE to back this claim. It would be great if true, but as I remember from the leaks from the investor meet, there were no plans to reintroduce the 500 range in any capacity (atleast not in the short term). A 650 bullet can be a thing but that's about it. The recent leaks about a 750 range also talk about a bobber and nothing else to start with. So don't hope for what wasn't ever in the cards.🤷♂
I love my meteor single, but would jump onto a 500 single as I just want that bit more oomph. Here's hoping this is the case. Oh, keep it simple and light and air cooled please ! Thanks as ever for producing great informative vid's Stu ! 🙂
I believe that both Harley Davidson and Moto Guzzi have been making motorcycles for more than 100 years. Each of them celebrated 100 year anniversaries, as I recall.
Got my fingers crossed you are right a 500cc meteor sounds a delightful light weight tourer for us dodgy knee older gentlemen!!!! Keep us all going out camping or riding
Great vidio stu I have a b5 bullit 2020 10.000 miles on the clock not a drop of rust anywhere never had any problems with it I can honestly say it's been one of the best bikes I have had and I have had a few and the thought of bringing the 500 back all I can say is bring it on great news
The photo ad at 1:35 here was one of my motivators to get into the RE club with the then new 2010 Classic C5 when I lived in Seattle. I absolutely loved it, but it slowly broke my heart as it became the most troublesome motorcycle I ever owned. It wasn't designed for American highways, but had more breakdowns in city driving than I ever imagined it would. A new version of a 500cc thumper would have to be much more refined for me to consider jumping back in.
Interesting information, good research here, I would buy a 500 if one was produced, I enjoy the 350, but would like a little more thump, let's hope that one is produced. Keep up the good work giving us the latest, much appreciated.
I believe ES = Electric Start and Electra name was the first motorcycle to feature electronic ignition and move away from contact breaker points found in the Bullets those days.
@@capcohan931it is seen testing in Indian roads Both Himalayan and scram The scram comes with road tires although we could say it is for testing and they will fit more off-road tires while release plus it looks like the hunter from the front so maybe a roadster and scram version of the same engine and platform might be present
My dad said that back in the day when he owned his BSA Golden Flash twin. There were two types of buyers. Those who wanted a twin and those wanted a big single 'one lunger', as he called them. With the Gold Star also in their range, BSA had their feet in both camps. A one stop shop for either taste. It would make sense I think for RE to do the same. Offer a 650 twin Bullet/Classic and a big single 500 version as well. The very loud and persistent ghost of the old C5/B5 500 could at last be mostly rested and the threat of the new BSA Gold Star also addressed too I think.
I love the green one and the blue one.I love reading road tests of classic bikes when they were Brand new motorcycles and not collectable investments. Just a bike to be enjoyed.Congrats on 100,000 subs.
Just seen a couple of videos of the just relased 350 Bullet in India. The Bikewale one seems very comprehensive. One great thing is that the pinstriping on the tank is still hand done so the blokes with the magic pinstriping skills at the start of the RE factory film are still employed. 🙂
Thank you for the nice commentary. Always enjoy going along for the ride. Fingers crossed on this news. Ha. I've been waiting for a (large thumper) refresh on my favorite bike for years. All the best! Aside: Not sure how a twin can be a Bullet... It was my understanding that Bullets are singles. Then again, perhaps my memory isn't firing on all it's cylinders (although it is, at times, a thumper).
Good morning Stu. Good news indeed. Royal Enfield made a 500 twin based on the Bullet in the late 40’s early 50’s simply called the 500 twin. They also released a 500 twin in the late 50’s called the Meteor Minor. By that time people wanted more power so it probably wasn’t in production long.
Interesting development Stu, looking forward to Friday. I hope all versions of the Bullet are announced. And I hope RE consider producing a 750 at some stage.
Interesting news, indeed. Mt money's on a 500 single - thematically, as well as in practical terms, it makes the most sense. Not that they have to stop there, of course.
This is exciting news - I heard such rumours around the time I went shopping for a used Interceptor 650 (with the idea you bring it's aesthetics closer to the late 60's) and I have not regretted it yet. but i will be curious to see a Bullet style 650 twin. Still not thinking of trading in my Classic 500 even if the new model proves to be more reliable and better finished - and I am sure this will be the case (its the weird unexplainable Classic 500 owner thing, as if the agricultural engine noise are one of it's most endearing features - or we just bonkers - happily accepting that judgement 😁)
What would a new 500 bullet performance be in power and top speed? I think a 500 would make motorway cruising less strenuous than the 350 and that would appeal to a larger customer base in western markets.
I would love a 500 Classic or Bullet! The Classic 350 is my first motorcycle. 250 miles so far. It's been a blast. I'm excited to plot a back roads route to my dealer for the break-in service. My ultimate goal is to take a several hour ride for a camping weekend. Hoping those 500s come to the US market in a year or two. Additionally, I want to say thanks for your videos. They are great. More service videos are always appreciated for us new owners as well! Cheers.
Exciting times Stu 😊. The Classic 650 looks like a done deal already. But those who appreciate a thumper might be put off. Yes, they'll love the idea of 47bhp but might not be convinced by the twin configuration. I did wonder why RE didn't make a 500 reborn from the start, but the argument about serving their domestic market first makes a lot of sense. Maybe launching the 350 J motor internationally was to test the market? If so, it's probably succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. International sales will certainly have swelled the coffers. Aside from the technical challenges of a big air cooled single being compliant for emissions I can't see any other problems. It'll be quite a balancing act though. If they keep the power gains modest, it's highly likely to be achievable. Even an extra 5bhp would make a significant difference difference and very welcome indeed. Let's see what happens. Strangely, RE do seem to be holding back on the Classic 650 and even my local dealer has been surprised that the Himalayan 450 is likely to beat it to launch.
I would have gone for a 650 Bullet in a heartbeat but after listening to the twin, it is a totally different ride...and for what?...more high end power. The engine has, what is to me, an irritating whine. I have a B5 and a Triumph Bonneville T120 and the characteristics are so different as to make them entirely different bikes...the 650 Bullet would just be another T120 challenger and I think RE realise that. Not that my Mrs does....
Very interesting video. I have a Meteor, with which I am 90 per cent satisfied. I say 90% because one of the few shortcomings of this bike is actually the low power, which is especially noticeable on uphill routes, perhaps with a passenger, and you have to overtake a long truck. In 1970 I owned a Ducati Scrambler 450 (the one with the evil crank...), which, even more so without catalytic converters, was much snappier than the Meteor. And here in Italy, as in the rest of Europe and the States, a (single-cylinder) 450 or 500 version of the Meteor/Classic/Hunter, with 35/40 Hp, would be greeted with trumpet blasts. Cheers!
The 350 Enfield classic is now on hold at the moment, waiting to see what happens if there is a new 500 available soon. Thank you for the information, cheers.
Indeed , anticlimatic as probably all of us hoped for the 500 I will go back and try to score a 2nd hand classic 500. Keep up the good work Stuart, greetings from NL.
Thanks Great ride, I always amused by the quaint roads and slow pace where you ride. Living in the US the pace is a lot faster and more dangerous. Keep up the great videos.
Eh-up Stuart, RE’s announcement was not what we hoped for, but it’s nice to hear that a Bullet 350 using the “J” platform engine will keep the bullet name going. I have a 2000 MY Bullet 500, which I love but a 500 “J” platform Bullet would have forced me to purchase a sister bike not withstanding my Yorkshire short arms and long pockets. Maybe the upcoming 450 Himi/Scram might scratch my new RE itch and I look forward to you testing it. BTW, a 450 or 500 with about 30 PS would be my ideal; not to get me out of trouble but to get me into it 😂. Please do keep the videos rolling.
The 500 single would be a lovely manageable bike. It wouldnt be to top heavy..I have a yamaha vstar 650 and i find it heavy i do food deliveries with the bike and after driving all nightstand the weight of the bike i struggle at times,,,I'm 55 its been nearly 30 years since I had my yamaha dt 175 two stroke...i loved that bike..from what people say the Himalayan is a poor engine and they say the 350 is a much better engine...the Himalayan is a heavy thing too..i feel the single 500 would be light nimble and lively and hopefully it can maintain 65 without running the guts out of it....all I need now is money to get at least look at royal Enfield line up...most of my speed averages between 40 to 50 mph with the ability to go a few miles on highway at 65mph. Thank you for your awesome Chanell and videos
My guess is 1. A revised J platform based 350cc bullet 2. A 450cc single based on the new watercooled Himalaya/Scram unit 3.A 600 twin, based on Interceptor engine but in a widened and lengthened J platform frame😊
People commenting about the impossibility of an air-cooled 500 meeting emission standards have to remember that these bikes are designed primarily for the Asian market. Sales in the UK, or even the EU , are lucrative, but secondary in terms of unit cost. They are making 800,000 bikes a year. If an aircooled 500 can be marketed in zones with ambient temperatures approaching the 40C mark, then adjusting for quirky Western emissions standards will not be difficult.
You’ve got me all excited Stu. I’d love a 500 twin personally. I think it would fit the ‘modern classic’ theme very well. I’m a meteor man at the moment and I love the little bike, it’s so easy to live and ride with but I have been looking around at options for something around the 500cc mark which isn’t a characterless Japanese bike. I wait with bated breath. Thanks for a great vid. 😀👍
If RE really does a 500 Classic single my 2004 Sportster is up for sale! Was impressed by the 350 Classic and still consider buying one, but a little bit more umpf to ride that 120km/h all day long on trips across Europe would be the icing on the cake.
This Scram 650 is the most exciting upcoming RE for me..I am almost certain it will have Hunter 350 level of sharp handling with the much needed power for highway cruising..the Himalayan 450 also looks great..but that one is focused more for touring..which I do once a year..this Scram 650 is a better daily bike
It would appear that they are sticking with the 350, which does make me wonder how a Bullet will differ from a classic? Disappointed as a 30-35 bhp 500 would have suited me perfectly.
Stu, The Sixty 5, I had one (2002), was styled on the enfield bikes from the 60's but with a 5 speed box fitted, hence the sixty 5 name, it had the best gear box of all my bikes (bsa, triumph & bmw)
I used to want my classic 350 to go just a bit faster… but now I got used to it, and wouldn’t trade it up. The speed and power is perfect . I do Wish RE would release upgrades for it such as delimiter kit or maybe an engine that requires less frequent tune ups
The only problem that I have with the new Classic is the weight, it is very heavy for a 350, with a lot of unnecessary parts on it, compared with the Hunter, a factor that is very important for old dodderers like me.
The Classic 350 is a styling exercise, and a very good one. If it were about performance and handling, the bike would need to go on a diet, get a smaller front wheel and uprated suspension, among other things. The most logical of Stuart's suggestions (though not necessarily the one RE will adopt) is a 500cc Hunter single, with different engine mapping and better breathing. A kind of modern club racer, with the opportunity for Royal Enfield and others to sell all kinds of sporting upgrades.
Your right that the 350 is heavy but I think the bigger problem for the classic 350 is actually the seat height. (Its a bit high to my liking) Don't get me wrong, I know that most people can ride it even if they're aren't fully flat footed on it but that's the problem for a heavy bike and a bit of a high seat...Yes I know its not that high of a seat but not beginners and old returning rides friendly either IMO, The meteor is a much more user friendly Variant.
@@longjonwhite how I wish I was tall as you😄, yes light is always better. I Have a 32 inch on a good day so I may fit on most motorcycles in terms of seat height but coming back from my CRF250L, if it's above 140kg the seat have to be low with a decent bent on my legs when I'm sitting otherwise is a no go.
Howdy Uncle Stu! The 500 single is going to be revived?, that's news to me. While I have heard a lot of chatter about the upcoming Classic 650, the Shotgun 650 and various bikes based on the (yet to be launched) 450 liquid cooled engine...there's no mention of the 500's revival, at least not to my knowledge, back here in India. They already have the 350 and 650 engines, the 450 is round the corner...so does the 500 really fit in? Do some snooping around uncle, you used to be a Bobby, right? I'm sure you have friends in Harris Performance!🙂 Bye and Cheers, from India!
In the states, we don’t even have the super meteor yet. So I’m sure we’ll have lots of time to see what Royal Enfield is planning before they become available here.
Stu, when I first serviced my Meteor 350, it occurred to me that, externally, the engine was the same size as my old Honda FT-500 Ascot, itself a big single. I've been wondering the same thing ever since I got to know my Meteor 350; I've been wondering WHEN would RE punch out that peach of an engine and make it a 500? A Classic 500 and Hunter 500 would be sweet. If they ever bring out a Meteor 500, I'll buy one IMMEDIATELY! I like my Meteor 350. It handles well. It's economical. And, unlike other single cylinder motorcycles, it's smooth. The only niggle I had with the bike is it doesn't have quite enough power for anything more than a brief stint on the freeway or Interstate (aka Motorway in the UK). To have a little more size, power, and acceleration would make the Meteor perfect. A 500cc version of the J engine would be just the ticket... :)
Fab news and looking forward to seeing the new release. Am a little confused though... Question: why are RE releasing new ICE models when ICE is being banned by 2030? Do they know something we don't?
Weight is the key... modern bikes seem to have put on the bulk in recent years... even the 350 is pushing 200kg and with limited horsepower, its not exactly spritely... a weight loss program would make the newer bikes performance seem a tad nippier. The horsepower needs to be higher too, I just cannot bring myself to drop down to 17 bhp for a 350 or 24 for the 411 platforms... despite all the rave reviews from owners. I love the looks of the Scram411 but if it had 40hp I'd be all over it like a badly fitting suit.. sadly 24 hp is just too low...
While you may have a point here in looking at numbers, its the use-case that gets the rave reviews. Having owned quite a few bikes over the years ranging up to 110 BHP, I absolutely love my 2019 Classic 500. My use case is that I am mostly "out in the shticks" traversing through the twisty mountain roads, which are often in a bad condition. With the low centre of gravity the classic 500 just loves being thrown in the twisties, and doesn't mind carrying 60 pounds of camping equipment along with my 220 pound fat arse 😀 Sure it would impact the "top speed", but I would only be concerned with that if the bike lived solely on the motorway, but 99% of the time I live on the back roads. As for not being nippy enough where it lives - these bikes might surprise you. I own an Interceptor 650 as well which sits around the 47BHP and to make the same time on some of those mountain bendies as my "low powered" 500 I need to work a lot harder! But it really comes down to the use case - some people will consider a classic just be looking like a classic - but deliver high performance on the motorway with the ability to overtake everything that comes in sight. Sure there can be weight lost by applying carbon fiber parts, alluminium and what not but the RE classics are much more true to the sentiment of a classic bike on par with their performance and classic build. When it comes to roads that create an equal playing field - they give as good and sometimes better then high powered bikes - if it isn't for you - then it isn't for you. It all comes down to use case, just like when I decide a trip would be more suitable for my Interceptor if I can't avoid big chunks motorways. But there have been times - when arriving on the destination, and seeing some gnarly gravel mountain paths, I wish I had brought the Classic 500 with me. And if someone should show up with the even lower powered, just as heavy, Himalayan -they would run circles on those gravel roads around my Classic 500. Eh, this is just a long winded way of me saying that my experience on bikes has taught me that spreadsheet figures like weight and BHP are quite meaningless until you experience it in a use case. With that - ride what you like. If you happens to like the more powerful bikes, that's cool, I know I enjoyed my time on them. I'm just a crazy old coot that smiles ear to ear when riding my Classic 500 and am curious about these new Bullets coming out 😀
The 350 is a full size motorcycle, it's pretty obvious the engine has been designed to go up in size. I just hope the new vertion will be as sweet as the 350 is. Now price wise, things get interesting, as a 350 it's a bargain, you can't just put a bigger piston in it and add £1000 to price... can you?
@@bsimpson6204 I think there is a little bit more involved then a plain bore out and and oversized piston. When looking at the old iterations of the bullet 350 and 500 we see different spec conrods, oil pumps, etc (and that is just a cursory glance) I would expect the gearbox ratios to be slightly different as well - not as much that the 350 couldn't deal with the extra torque, but it just wouldn't be the optimum ratios. One could look at the price differences between the old bullet 350's and 500's as an indication - a 1989 Bullet 350 would go for around £2000-£2600 where as the Bullet 500 be at around £5000. Now these are old prices . I do expect them to be more expensive to come out, even after inflation corrections towards the old price. Seeing how Royal Enfield has been making strides in their finish quality over the last 5 years (just look how well finished the Super Meteor is compared to previous models) I wouldn't mind seeing a still classic designed, but upgraded Bullet in the market with competitive pricing. I expect the 500 version to be a bit more expensive then the retired Classic 500 because of this, but we will just have to wait and see.
saw the new bullet 350 yesterday it looks fantastic , I have the 350 classic bronze , if I was looking for a first Royal Enfield Bike I would probabl choose the Bullet
Hi Stuart, i have been waiting for your comment about this release😉I agree with your Thoughts, personally i hope they will bring out a new 500 single, air cooled, long stroke with that thump we all love. My dealer told me that new 650 models will arrive, it will be thrilling to see the near future. As i am also a long time Harley Rider, i can find a lot of similarities in the heritage approach and also at the Marketing Level. 20 hours to go....
I don't think there will be a 500 cc Bullet, because RE is having difficulty in meeting the new emissions norms with an air-cooled, 500 cc single. Thats the reason they stopped making 500 cc classic back in 2020. The 350 cc J platform range will be expanded on Friday with the new Bullet 350.
Theres no reason why the new J series could not meet emissions regs if the power was kept in check. After all thats why they scrapped the old series and moved on.
@@stuartfillingham Do you mean a 500 cc J series engine? There has not been any news about such an engine (if it is being developed at all). Hope you're right though!
RE couldn't get the old 500 to meet emissions because its a 15 year old design and was never designed to meet the current standards, Thats why they scrapped it.
What difference does the cooling make to the emissions? And the "new Bullet 350" on the existing J platform will be just some sort of cosmetic tart-up. No, Stu is right, they designed the 350 J with 500 in mind, it is built like a tank and can easily adapt to a modest 40% power increase. Bring it on!!
New rider here in down under but from Bristol UK, I’d love a single 500! But those seat heights are a lot for me being 5’4’😆 Love the sound and the vibe I’m 22 but all my mates are typical plastic sport bikes who want to go light speed I love the metal nostalgia old style more !!!
Part of the appeal of a big single is the long stroke coupled with a heavy flywheel. You'd likely need to go to a 105mm stroke (or more) to create an actual significantly undersquare 500 single. That's probably asking too much of the J-models crankcase castings. Then the whole shebang gets even heavier. My money is on the "650 Bullet" iteration. Just too easy for RE to pass up. The J-model can likely hit 400cc using the Himalayan 411's 78mm piston, the Himalayan is rumored to be slated for 440 cc. Time will tell.
Just watched the launch of ONLY! the 350 Bullitt and to be honest as a 350 Classic reborn owner I was pretty disappointed with only 1 new bike announced and the Bullitt only having a few mods on it from the Classic.
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The perfect motorcycle to me would be a 500 single with the refinement of the 350. I have a classic 500 (my second). I love it... but it takes it's toll on my nerves, numb hands, numb feet, sore bum.. to have the smoothness of the 350 in a 500 would be heavenly.
Carberry anti-vibration plate, lead shot in your handlebars, foam over-grips. Makes it a more pleasant ride.
Wonder if it will be eventually possible to upgrade my current 350 classic engine to a 500 without getting a whole new bike. Sure i could probably trade it in, but it would feel wrong.
I have always rode my bikes and cars until they are scrap.
@@jopspektakelmaatschappij6221
Probably will be possible but not legal, or legally done. Then again, who will check? I'm pretty sure the 350 and 500 are look alikes.
I have after market grips, I have a carberry plate but haven't found the courage to tear down the engine to install it. (or a mechanic who is willing) It's interesting that you suggest lead shot in the handle bars, I thought of that idea but I thought it was nuts. .. have you doe such a thing?wi@@markgb
Checkout tiger ness channel he modified classic 350 much more power midrange.
His how to videos are the best on youtube.
Exciting news indeed, in contrast I watched Freddie Dobbs review of the Triumph Rocket 3, when I saw he was incapable of pulling it backwards to turn around all I could think was what’s the point of that huge thing? I think it was Bill Haylock in bike magazines big bad twins test back in the 70s who said does anyone really need a bike bigger than a 650. I reckon Enfield concentrating on the mid capacities is genius and I hope they reap the rewards. Good vid as ever.
My late friend Steve, a very experienced motorcyclist and ace mechanic, used to say the same thing. His main bike was a Kawasaki Z650 (original) and he maintained that it was a better bike than the bigger 900s and 1000s.
I loved my 2010 Classic 500 and spent many a happy day blatting around North Wales. If they bring out another 500 single I would be up for that.
This Royal Enfield ownership thing has really got to me, and I don't think I am alone here. I have a 350 Classic and now find myself saving up for a new bike. Not a trade up to a 650 but another bike. My wife just doesn't get it but, she will 😂
A man has to live his dreams from time to time. Do it 👍🏻😉
I have a Classic 350, and I too am secretly squirrling money away for another RE....Something bigger for the big Hwy's we have in the U.S. My 350 is great and have no thoughts about getting rid of it,.....it's perfect for my small town.
@@jimglasco What you thinking.. Super Meteor or the new Himmi 450...🤔 I have a Meteor 350 , sorely tempted to get an interceptor but I do like trail bashing so trying to hold fire for the new Himmi... Maybe later I could sell the Meteor and buy an interceptor... Interceptor and a Himmi 450cc ... That would do nicely..
*Crap Game* 🎉
Thanks for the heads-up Stuart. I've been enchanted by the brand since buying my Classic 500 back in 2015. My family legacy with the brand goes back to just after WWII when my father and uncle purchased a surplus ex war department 350 dispatch bike. I'm always keen to see what Royal Enfield's next move will be. They've certainly earned my trust and loyalty. These are exciting times. Looking forward to your updates.
500 Bullet was my very first bike in 1974. Father had Meteor Minor early 50's.
In my blood those bikes.
Very interesting. 👍
Old bullets were a different thing 💯
I own a classic 350, today is it's 4th anniversary ❤️
@@vipulbhatt1268 I've ridden both, not so different. That's the appeal. Hope your 350 had a nice birthday 😊
@@michaelglynn2638 yes it did thank you 😊🙏
I’m 57, and I don’t remember a time when more has been more variety of styling, technology, performance, and brand choices in the world of motorcycling.
Amazing times we live in😎
Enjoy it while it lasts. You are correct though. Any of the so-called beginner bikes (MT, SV etc.) could have won the TT in the 50s.
A new 500 Bullet? I'd want one of those for sure. There's that sweet spot for an inexpensive do-it-all utility bike that works right across the world.
Right now the only thing I would sell my Classic 350 for is a Classic 500 single J series.
This is exciting news. It can be frustrating to wait for the release of certain models, but the good thing is RE is getting it right with everything they do. Or at least that's how I see it.
It is indeed! Thank You once again Nathan!
The trouble is, the fact that they always have something coming leads me to prevaricate instead of buying. I fannied about so much that l bought an XVS950 and now regret it.
@@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555I've done the same thing! I thought about buying the same bike, but I don't regret not doing so. I'd much rather have a 500cc bike based on the J platform.
Ride Safely always watching your videos from India 🇮🇳
Whilst I know I'll be drooling over any 500 single version of the Hunter in the near future, I also know that my 350 Hunter is more than sufficient for exploring the abundant single track roads around my home in South West Ireland. Especially now that I added the DNA air filter and open air inlet cover. Thanks to your recommendation, Stuart, the engine spins even more happily than I thought it ever could, but it feels especially at home, thumping along in fifth at the lowest of revs. Ideal for taking in the sights and scents of the local scenery.
I can't wait to find out news models that's make Moore hard to choose which one to buy and perhaps a model with Kickstart 😊
No 500 then. I’ll keep my money for when they finally release a J series 500 single. I see the big reveal was a 350 in a new frock.
A 500 single Meteor would be a very nice addition to SM650 and Scram 411. Wonder if they will be water cooled or Euro6 classed. Either way if they turn them out with same quality as the SM650 then i will queue up at local dealer. Great news Stu. Ride safe.
And the big reveal.... A rebadged 350 Classic with a dual seat. Can I get on with my life now? 😅
You have my permission .
Just to be clear, we have no credible info from RE to back this claim. It would be great if true, but as I remember from the leaks from the investor meet, there were no plans to reintroduce the 500 range in any capacity (atleast not in the short term). A 650 bullet can be a thing but that's about it. The recent leaks about a 750 range also talk about a bobber and nothing else to start with. So don't hope for what wasn't ever in the cards.🤷♂
Eagerly waiting for a new 500 Classic here in Australia. Thanks for the update Stuart, great work as always.
I love my meteor single, but would jump onto a 500 single as I just want that bit more oomph. Here's hoping this is the case. Oh, keep it simple and light and air cooled please ! Thanks as ever for producing great informative vid's Stu ! 🙂
I believe that both Harley Davidson and Moto Guzzi have been making motorcycles for more than 100 years. Each of them celebrated 100 year anniversaries, as I recall.
A 650 single to challenge the BSA would be good, and the concept V Twin from a few years back would be a seller .
The BSA 650 single has awful vibrations. They should have made a twin.
Got my fingers crossed you are right a 500cc meteor sounds a delightful light weight tourer for us dodgy knee older gentlemen!!!! Keep us all going out camping or riding
Great vidio stu I have a b5 bullit 2020 10.000 miles on the clock not a drop of rust anywhere never had any problems with it I can honestly say it's been one of the best bikes I have had and I have had a few and the thought of bringing the 500 back all I can say is bring it on great news
The photo ad at 1:35 here was one of my motivators to get into the RE club with the then new 2010 Classic C5 when I lived in Seattle. I absolutely loved it, but it slowly broke my heart as it became the most troublesome motorcycle I ever owned. It wasn't designed for American highways, but had more breakdowns in city driving than I ever imagined it would.
A new version of a 500cc thumper would have to be much more refined for me to consider jumping back in.
Interesting information, good research here, I would buy a 500 if one was produced, I enjoy the 350, but would like a little more thump, let's hope that one is produced. Keep up the good work giving us the latest, much appreciated.
Thanks SF. Great job. Good info. God bless.
HAPPY TRAILS
I believe ES = Electric Start and Electra name was the first motorcycle to feature electronic ignition and move away from contact breaker points found in the Bullets those days.
That will be the day . . . will the 500 bullet classic desert storm version be one of them? I would buy it!!
500cc Hunter or Scram and I’m all in.
Yes! A 500cc hunter would be perfect! The hunter 350 is pretty peppy but a 500 would give it that extra bump to make it a little more exciting.
RE is working on a 450cc Himalayan which probably means a scram 450 down the line
@@capcohan931it is seen testing in Indian roads
Both Himalayan and scram
The scram comes with road tires although we could say it is for testing and they will fit more off-road tires while release plus it looks like the hunter from the front so maybe a roadster and scram version of the same engine and platform might be present
@@capcohan931 Himmy 450 probably be the ideal all rounder for me here in Thailand... Can't wait..
*Crap Game* 🎉
The U.S. website doesn't mention anything about a release. No countdown. Nothing.
Possibly a later release in the States.
My dad said that back in the day when he owned his BSA Golden Flash twin. There were two types of buyers. Those who wanted a twin and those wanted a big single 'one lunger', as he called them. With the Gold Star also in their range, BSA had their feet in both camps. A one stop shop for either taste. It would make sense I think for RE to do the same. Offer a 650 twin Bullet/Classic and a big single 500 version as well. The very loud and persistent ghost of the old C5/B5 500 could at last be mostly rested and the threat of the new BSA Gold Star also addressed too I think.
I’m very keen and excited to hear any further news on these new models, thanks for this information Stuart.
I love the green one and the blue one.I love reading road tests of classic bikes when they were Brand new motorcycles and not collectable investments. Just a bike to be enjoyed.Congrats on 100,000 subs.
Just seen a couple of videos of the just relased 350 Bullet in India. The Bikewale one seems very comprehensive. One great thing is that the pinstriping on the tank is still hand done so the blokes with the magic pinstriping skills at the start of the RE factory film are still employed. 🙂
Wasn't aware of any 500 plans. If so, exciting news all right. Thanks, Stuart.
Thank you for the nice commentary. Always enjoy going along for the ride.
Fingers crossed on this news. Ha. I've been waiting for a (large thumper) refresh on my favorite bike for years. All the best!
Aside: Not sure how a twin can be a Bullet... It was my understanding that Bullets are singles. Then again, perhaps my memory isn't firing on all it's cylinders (although it is, at times, a thumper).
Brilliant video as always Stuart and this is very very exciting news indeed 😃👍🏻
Good morning Stu. Good news indeed. Royal Enfield made a 500 twin based on the Bullet in the late 40’s early 50’s simply called the 500 twin. They also released a 500 twin in the late 50’s called the Meteor Minor. By that time people wanted more power so it probably wasn’t in production long.
Hitchcock's have a 1934 bullet twin in their collection.
A 500 cc single for the Himalayan/Scram would also make perfect sense !!
Indeed, but I hope the styling remains, because of what I have seen on the tube
exciting times ! I have a couple of classic bikes, not REs , but I love these bikes and your videos about them.
Ok, now. Your video really got me excited!
Nice one Stuart, really looking forward to this, a 500 Bullet with 30-35 BHP would be spot on....
I think sadly only model is going to be launched i.e. the j-platform 350 Bullet. Thats it. All other names are just past models of Bullet.
Interesting development Stu, looking forward to Friday. I hope all versions of the Bullet are announced. And I hope RE consider producing a 750 at some stage.
I would like a 900 or 1000cc bike from RE!
@@andrewslagle1974 There's a bloke in Australia who'll turn your 500 Bullet single into a 1000 V twin, at a price. Wish I had the time and money!
Interesting news, indeed. Mt money's on a 500 single - thematically, as well as in practical terms, it makes the most sense. Not that they have to stop there, of course.
This is exciting news - I heard such rumours around the time I went shopping for a used Interceptor 650 (with the idea you bring it's aesthetics closer to the late 60's) and I have not regretted it yet. but i will be curious to see a Bullet style 650 twin. Still not thinking of trading in my Classic 500 even if the new model proves to be more reliable and better finished - and I am sure this will be the case (its the weird unexplainable Classic 500 owner thing, as if the agricultural engine noise are one of it's most endearing features - or we just bonkers - happily accepting that judgement 😁)
What would a new 500 bullet performance be in power and top speed? I think a 500 would make motorway cruising less strenuous than the 350 and that would appeal to a larger customer base in western markets.
I would love a 500 Classic or Bullet! The Classic 350 is my first motorcycle. 250 miles so far. It's been a blast. I'm excited to plot a back roads route to my dealer for the break-in service. My ultimate goal is to take a several hour ride for a camping weekend. Hoping those 500s come to the US market in a year or two. Additionally, I want to say thanks for your videos. They are great. More service videos are always appreciated for us new owners as well! Cheers.
Based upon my 650, a twin 500 would be sweet. A 500 single step up from the bullet proof 350 sounds exciting.
Exciting times Stu 😊.
The Classic 650 looks like a done deal already. But those who appreciate a thumper might be put off. Yes, they'll love the idea of 47bhp but might not be convinced by the twin configuration. I did wonder why RE didn't make a 500 reborn from the start, but the argument about serving their domestic market first makes a lot of sense. Maybe launching the 350 J motor internationally was to test the market? If so, it's probably succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. International sales will certainly have swelled the coffers. Aside from the technical challenges of a big air cooled single being compliant for emissions I can't see any other problems. It'll be quite a balancing act though. If they keep the power gains modest, it's highly likely to be achievable. Even an extra 5bhp would make a significant difference difference and very welcome indeed.
Let's see what happens. Strangely, RE do seem to be holding back on the Classic 650 and even my local dealer has been surprised that the Himalayan 450 is likely to beat it to launch.
I would have gone for a 650 Bullet in a heartbeat but after listening to the twin, it is a totally different ride...and for what?...more high end power. The engine has, what is to me, an irritating whine. I have a B5 and a Triumph Bonneville T120 and the characteristics are so different as to make them entirely different bikes...the 650 Bullet would just be another T120 challenger and I think RE realise that. Not that my Mrs does....
Very interesting video. I have a Meteor, with which I am 90 per cent satisfied. I say 90% because one of the few shortcomings of this bike is actually the low power, which is especially noticeable on uphill routes, perhaps with a passenger, and you have to overtake a long truck. In 1970 I owned a Ducati Scrambler 450 (the one with the evil crank...), which, even more so without catalytic converters, was much snappier than the Meteor. And here in Italy, as in the rest of Europe and the States, a (single-cylinder) 450 or 500 version of the Meteor/Classic/Hunter, with 35/40 Hp, would be greeted with trumpet blasts. Cheers!
Good Morning Stu A very interesting video tbh i think a 500cc would be brilliant , so take care & ride safe
The 350 Enfield classic is now on hold at the moment, waiting to see what happens if there is a new 500 available soon. Thank you for the information, cheers.
Indeed , anticlimatic as probably all of us hoped for the 500 I will go back and try to score a 2nd hand classic 500. Keep up the good work Stuart, greetings from NL.
Thanks Great ride, I always amused by the quaint roads and slow pace where you ride. Living in the US the pace is a lot faster and more dangerous. Keep up the great videos.
Eh-up Stuart, RE’s announcement was not what we hoped for, but it’s nice to hear that a Bullet 350 using the “J” platform engine will keep the bullet name going. I have a 2000 MY Bullet 500, which I love but a 500 “J” platform Bullet would have forced me to purchase a sister bike not withstanding my Yorkshire short arms and long pockets. Maybe the upcoming 450 Himi/Scram might scratch my new RE itch and I look forward to you testing it. BTW, a 450 or 500 with about 30 PS would be my ideal; not to get me out of trouble but to get me into it 😂. Please do keep the videos rolling.
Good afternoon Stewart. Can't wait to see what pans out? And yes, I have enjoyed this vid 👌. Safe cruising till next time sir 👍😊.
Uncle Stu, from memory the 1954/55 g3 bullet was available as a bullet 500 single and 500 twin.
The 500 single would be a lovely manageable bike. It wouldnt be to top heavy..I have a yamaha vstar 650 and i find it heavy i do food deliveries with the bike and after driving all nightstand the weight of the bike i struggle at times,,,I'm 55 its been nearly 30 years since I had my yamaha dt 175 two stroke...i loved that bike..from what people say the Himalayan is a poor engine and they say the 350 is a much better engine...the Himalayan is a heavy thing too..i feel the single 500 would be light nimble and lively and hopefully it can maintain 65 without running the guts out of it....all I need now is money to get at least look at royal Enfield line up...most of my speed averages between 40 to 50 mph with the ability to go a few miles on highway at 65mph. Thank you for your awesome Chanell and videos
My guess is 1. A revised J platform based 350cc bullet 2. A 450cc single based on the new watercooled Himalaya/Scram unit 3.A 600 twin, based on Interceptor engine but in a widened and lengthened J platform frame😊
People commenting about the impossibility of an air-cooled 500 meeting emission standards have to remember that these bikes are designed primarily for the Asian market. Sales in the UK, or even the EU , are lucrative, but secondary in terms of unit cost. They are making 800,000 bikes a year. If an aircooled 500 can be marketed in zones with ambient temperatures approaching the 40C mark, then adjusting for quirky Western emissions standards will not be difficult.
I have the 2011 Bullet... with Cozy sidecar.... three wheel fun.... 1400-mile solo camping trips... 😎
Exiting news, I was just about to buy a 350 classic 🤔I think I’ll hang on until Friday . Thanks for your great videos and content 👍
Exciting news indeed! A five hundred bullet sounds good !
You’ve got me all excited Stu. I’d love a 500 twin personally. I think it would fit the ‘modern classic’ theme very well. I’m a meteor man at the moment and I love the little bike, it’s so easy to live and ride with but I have been looking around at options for something around the 500cc mark which isn’t a characterless Japanese bike. I wait with bated breath. Thanks for a great vid. 😀👍
Please let us know it's awesome if they launch the 500cc on the new engine platform 😀 it would be amazing ❤
With at least 35-40hp would be a bonus. That would give me the urge to at least think of parting with my GS 500.
Very interesting Stuart. As an ex Velocette rider I would like a 500 single with 36 to 40 horse power.
If RE really does a 500 Classic single my 2004 Sportster is up for sale!
Was impressed by the 350 Classic and still consider buying one, but a little bit more umpf to ride that 120km/h all day long on trips across Europe would be the icing on the cake.
Loved my 350, the 650 does the job much better but I would swap my 650 in a heartbeat for a 500 single. 🤞🤞
This Scram 650 is the most exciting upcoming RE for me..I am almost certain it will have Hunter 350 level of sharp handling with the much needed power for highway cruising..the Himalayan 450 also looks great..but that one is focused more for touring..which I do once a year..this Scram 650 is a better daily bike
I'm unclear how the 350 Bullet would differ from the other 350s, like what are the styling differences?
Amazing just how RE manage to keep these things quiet until the very last minute. Meteor 500 single-lead me to it!
It would appear that they are sticking with the 350, which does make me wonder how a Bullet will differ from a classic? Disappointed as a 30-35 bhp 500 would have suited me perfectly.
I agree!
Stu, The Sixty 5, I had one (2002), was styled on the enfield bikes from the 60's but with a 5 speed box fitted, hence the sixty 5 name, it had the best gear box of all my bikes (bsa, triumph & bmw)
Only 350 bullet with j series engine will be released.
That video was to show the history of different bullets that came till date.
They have missed a few out then!
We all hope your crystal ball is on song! Would love a 500 Classic. Love my 350, but she’s a tad under powered for our Aussie Roads.
You got me salivating, if the 500cc single is announced triumph better make there 400s cheaper than chips or they’ll be dead in the water!!!
I used to want my classic 350 to go just a bit faster… but now I got used to it, and wouldn’t trade it up. The speed and power is perfect . I do Wish RE would release upgrades for it such as delimiter kit or maybe an engine that requires less frequent tune ups
The only problem that I have with the new Classic is the weight, it is very heavy for a 350, with a lot of unnecessary parts on it, compared with the Hunter, a factor that is very important for old dodderers like me.
The Classic 350 is a styling exercise, and a very good one. If it were about performance and handling, the bike would need to go on a diet, get a smaller front wheel and uprated suspension, among other things. The most logical of Stuart's suggestions (though not necessarily the one RE will adopt) is a 500cc Hunter single, with different engine mapping and better breathing. A kind of modern club racer, with the opportunity for Royal Enfield and others to sell all kinds of sporting upgrades.
Your right that the 350 is heavy but I think the bigger problem for the classic 350 is actually the seat height. (Its a bit high to my liking) Don't get me wrong, I know that most people can ride it even if they're aren't fully flat footed on it but that's the problem for a heavy bike and a bit of a high seat...Yes I know its not that high of a seat but not beginners and old returning rides friendly either IMO, The meteor is a much more user friendly Variant.
@@longjonwhite how I wish I was tall as you😄, yes light is always better. I Have a 32 inch on a good day so I may fit on most motorcycles in terms of seat height but coming back from my CRF250L, if it's above 140kg the seat have to be low with a decent bent on my legs when I'm sitting otherwise is a no go.
Howdy Uncle Stu! The 500 single is going to be revived?, that's news to me. While I have heard a lot of chatter about the upcoming Classic 650, the Shotgun 650 and various bikes based on the (yet to be launched) 450 liquid cooled engine...there's no mention of the 500's revival, at least not to my knowledge, back here in India. They already have the 350 and 650 engines, the 450 is round the corner...so does the 500 really fit in? Do some snooping around uncle, you used to be a Bobby, right? I'm sure you have friends in Harris Performance!🙂 Bye and Cheers, from India!
This comment is spot on.
In the states, we don’t even have the super meteor yet. So I’m sure we’ll have lots of time to see what Royal Enfield is planning before they become available here.
Can't wait..........
Stu, when I first serviced my Meteor 350, it occurred to me that, externally, the engine was the same size as my old Honda FT-500 Ascot, itself a big single. I've been wondering the same thing ever since I got to know my Meteor 350; I've been wondering WHEN would RE punch out that peach of an engine and make it a 500? A Classic 500 and Hunter 500 would be sweet. If they ever bring out a Meteor 500, I'll buy one IMMEDIATELY!
I like my Meteor 350. It handles well. It's economical. And, unlike other single cylinder motorcycles, it's smooth. The only niggle I had with the bike is it doesn't have quite enough power for anything more than a brief stint on the freeway or Interstate (aka Motorway in the UK). To have a little more size, power, and acceleration would make the Meteor perfect. A 500cc version of the J engine would be just the ticket... :)
100% agree! There are many of us saying this and I hope that R.E. listens to us!
Hi Stuart, what make and model of camera do you use to record your excellent on-bike videos?
Anticlimactic to say the least.. Sort of like the Japanese with BNG!! bold new graphics.. uff
Fab news and looking forward to seeing the new release. Am a little confused though...
Question: why are RE releasing new ICE models when ICE is being banned by 2030? Do they know something we don't?
I would like to see a 500GT again but with a bit more style like a chrome tank & classic type badge.
Weight is the key... modern bikes seem to have put on the bulk in recent years... even the 350 is pushing 200kg and with limited horsepower, its not exactly spritely... a weight loss program would make the newer bikes performance seem a tad nippier.
The horsepower needs to be higher too, I just cannot bring myself to drop down to 17 bhp for a 350 or 24 for the 411 platforms... despite all the rave reviews from owners.
I love the looks of the Scram411 but if it had 40hp I'd be all over it like a badly fitting suit.. sadly 24 hp is just too low...
Well You can blame the legislators for that with all the extras needed to meet the huge number of safety and emissions regs.
While you may have a point here in looking at numbers, its the use-case that gets the rave reviews. Having owned quite a few bikes over the years ranging up to 110 BHP, I absolutely love my 2019 Classic 500. My use case is that I am mostly "out in the shticks" traversing through the twisty mountain roads, which are often in a bad condition. With the low centre of gravity the classic 500 just loves being thrown in the twisties, and doesn't mind carrying 60 pounds of camping equipment along with my 220 pound fat arse 😀 Sure it would impact the "top speed", but I would only be concerned with that if the bike lived solely on the motorway, but 99% of the time I live on the back roads. As for not being nippy enough where it lives - these bikes might surprise you. I own an Interceptor 650 as well which sits around the 47BHP and to make the same time on some of those mountain bendies as my "low powered" 500 I need to work a lot harder! But it really comes down to the use case - some people will consider a classic just be looking like a classic - but deliver high performance on the motorway with the ability to overtake everything that comes in sight. Sure there can be weight lost by applying carbon fiber parts, alluminium and what not but the RE classics are much more true to the sentiment of a classic bike on par with their performance and classic build. When it comes to roads that create an equal playing field - they give as good and sometimes better then high powered bikes - if it isn't for you - then it isn't for you. It all comes down to use case, just like when I decide a trip would be more suitable for my Interceptor if I can't avoid big chunks motorways. But there have been times - when arriving on the destination, and seeing some gnarly gravel mountain paths, I wish I had brought the Classic 500 with me. And if someone should show up with the even lower powered, just as heavy, Himalayan -they would run circles on those gravel roads around my Classic 500. Eh, this is just a long winded way of me saying that my experience on bikes has taught me that spreadsheet figures like weight and BHP are quite meaningless until you experience it in a use case. With that - ride what you like. If you happens to like the more powerful bikes, that's cool, I know I enjoyed my time on them. I'm just a crazy old coot that smiles ear to ear when riding my Classic 500 and am curious about these new Bullets coming out 😀
The 350 is a full size motorcycle, it's pretty obvious the engine has been designed to go up in size. I just hope the new vertion will be as sweet as the 350 is.
Now price wise, things get interesting, as a 350 it's a bargain, you can't just put a bigger piston in it and add £1000 to price... can you?
@@bsimpson6204 I think there is a little bit more involved then a plain bore out and and oversized piston. When looking at the old iterations of the bullet 350 and 500 we see different spec conrods, oil pumps, etc (and that is just a cursory glance) I would expect the gearbox ratios to be slightly different as well - not as much that the 350 couldn't deal with the extra torque, but it just wouldn't be the optimum ratios. One could look at the price differences between the old bullet 350's and 500's as an indication - a 1989 Bullet 350 would go for around £2000-£2600 where as the Bullet 500 be at around £5000. Now these are old prices . I do expect them to be more expensive to come out, even after inflation corrections towards the old price. Seeing how Royal Enfield has been making strides in their finish quality over the last 5 years (just look how well finished the Super Meteor is compared to previous models) I wouldn't mind seeing a still classic designed, but upgraded Bullet in the market with competitive pricing. I expect the 500 version to be a bit more expensive then the retired Classic 500 because of this, but we will just have to wait and see.
saw the new bullet 350 yesterday it looks fantastic , I have the 350 classic bronze , if I was looking for a first Royal Enfield Bike I would probabl choose the Bullet
Hi Stuart, i have been waiting for your comment about this release😉I agree with your Thoughts, personally i hope they will bring out a new 500 single, air cooled, long stroke with that thump we all love. My dealer told me that new 650 models will arrive, it will be thrilling to see the near future. As i am also a long time Harley Rider, i can find a lot of similarities in the heritage approach and also at the Marketing Level. 20 hours to go....
Hi Stu,
Do Royal Enfields have a good resale or trade in value.
There are some teaser videos of the Scram 450 which has a brand new watercooled engine.
Just have to wait and see.
500 single classic and 650 twin classic to choose from. I woud be happy to have both in my garage.
They would probably just have to bore it out since it's a long stroke engine. A 450 single and a 550 twin would be kinda neat.
I don't think there will be a 500 cc Bullet, because RE is having difficulty in meeting the new emissions norms with an air-cooled, 500 cc single. Thats the reason they stopped making 500 cc classic back in 2020. The 350 cc J platform range will be expanded on Friday with the new Bullet 350.
Theres no reason why the new J series could not meet emissions regs if the power was kept in check. After all thats why they scrapped the old series and moved on.
@@stuartfillingham Do you mean a 500 cc J series engine? There has not been any news about such an engine (if it is being developed at all). Hope you're right though!
RE couldn't get the old 500 to meet emissions because its a 15 year old design and was never designed to meet the current standards, Thats why they scrapped it.
@@AT-py5dy Yes I spent several minutes discussing it in the Video
What difference does the cooling make to the emissions? And the "new Bullet 350" on the existing J platform will be just some sort of cosmetic tart-up. No, Stu is right, they designed the 350 J with 500 in mind, it is built like a tank and can easily adapt to a modest 40% power increase. Bring it on!!
New rider here in down under but from Bristol UK, I’d love a single 500! But those seat heights are a lot for me being 5’4’😆
Love the sound and the vibe I’m 22 but all my mates are typical plastic sport bikes who want to go light speed I love the metal nostalgia old style more !!!
Part of the appeal of a big single is the long stroke coupled with a heavy flywheel. You'd likely need to go to a 105mm stroke (or more) to create an actual significantly undersquare 500 single. That's probably asking too much of the J-models crankcase castings. Then the whole shebang gets even heavier. My money is on the "650 Bullet" iteration. Just too easy for RE to pass up.
The J-model can likely hit 400cc using the Himalayan 411's 78mm piston, the Himalayan is rumored to be slated for 440 cc. Time will tell.
Finger crossed 🤞 for The Bullet 500's
Looking forward to Friday then👍
A new 500cc single Classic or bullet would be the icing on the cake.
Just watched the launch of ONLY! the 350 Bullitt and to be honest as a 350 Classic reborn owner I was pretty disappointed with only 1 new bike announced and the Bullitt only having a few mods on it from the Classic.