Sunday, October 5, 2008

Bullet Machismo 500




Machine To Aspire For
When muscular designing, cutting-edge technology and comfortable dressing is combined together then a grand bike like Bullet Machismo 500 takes birth. India's heavy bike maker Royal Enfield has come up with an awesome bike Machismo 500 which is wearing head turning looks and 'tractor-like' pulling power at heart with a new lean burn all Aluminium 500 cc engine giving maximum torque of 40.85Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Built on a global engine chassis, Bullet Machismo 500 has been dressed with large MRF tyres, front disc brake, twin spring split seat and the attractive wind screen are few features that would definitely catch the eye-balls of the young urban riders. Royal Enfield has decided to produce only 500 Machismo Bikes annually making it a "machine to aspire for".

Grand, comfy and catchy Bullet Machismo 500 is available for sale throughout India in two colors and having a big price tag of Rs. 1.0 Lac (approx.).


Company NameSegmentMaximum Power
Royal Enfield Motors Ltd. 500 cc40.85 Nm @ 3000rpm

Striking Features of Bullet Machismo 500

  • Powered with all aluminium single cylinder/4 stroke air cooled engine teamed with constant vacuum carburetor
  • Available with an option of wind shield complimenting the grand presence of Machismo 500
  • India's largest 280 mm front disc brake
  • Ultra responsive 5 speed gear box
  • Gas filled shock absorbers for smooth riding experience
  • Spacious leather saddle bag
  • Bigger 19-inch wheels

Color Options for Bullet Machismo 500


Machismo 500 is available in only two attractive colors :
  • Black
  • Alberto green

Price


The grand bike Bullet Machismo 500 from Royal Enfield carries a big price tag starting from Rs.1.05 Lacs.

(Please Note: The price range is ex-showroom and based on the close approximation. Please check the latest prices and variant specifications with your dealer)

Quote-Unquote


"Royal Enfield will sell just about five hundred Machismo 500s a year, making it a "machine to aspire for. Royal Enfield has picked for itself a niche - it promotes not motorcycles but a motorcycling experience. The Machismo 500 is a niche within that niche".

Said Anupam Thareja, Director, Royal Enfield.

Technical Specifications of Bullet Machismo 500


Dimensions & Weight
Length 2120 mm
Width 750 mm
Height1080 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm
Wheelbase 1370 mm
Engine
TypeSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air Cooled
Bore x Stroke84 X 90
Maximum Power (kw)17.64 KW @ 5600rpm
Max. Torque (nm/rpm) 40.85 Nm @ 3000rpm
Displacement (cc)499
Transmission5 Speed
Suspension
FrontTelescopic, Hydraulic damping
RearSwing arm with adjustable Gas filled shock absorber
Brakes
FrontHydraulic Disc brake 280 mm
RearInternal Expansion (Drum), 6"
Tyres
Front3.25*19 - 4/6 PR
Rear3.5*19 - 4/6 PR
Performance
Top Speed (kmph)130
Ignition
Steering TypeTCI
CarburetorBS 29

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