MAKE. Royal Enfield
MODEL. Bullet 500 Electra X (8000 Miles, Highway Performance Kit)
YEAR. 2006
REGISTRATION. 06
MILEAGE. 8000 miles
- Just been serviced
- Numerous service bills/invoices and old MOTs
- New Avon Roadriders
- MOTd April 2021
- All books/documents/keys present
COLOUR. Black/Chrome with Gold detailing
ENGINE SIZE. 499cc Air cooled OHV Single Cylinder – Pre unit construction with separate gearbox
FUELLING. Single Dellorto 32mm carburettor (see text)
TRANSMISSION. 5 speed manual – Left foot gearchange
CLUTCH. 7-plate wet clutch
SUSPENSION. Telescopic front forks – Uprated Endurance rear gas dampers
BRAKING. Front – 280mm dia. disc Rear – 152mm dia. drum
WHEELS. Spoked with Chrome Rims 19″ diameter
TYRES. Front 90 /90-19 Rear 100/90-19
WEIGHT. 160 kg (dry)
MODEL SUMMARY.
Beautiful Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Electra X EFi in Black/Chrome with Gold detailing. 2006 06 Registered
8000 miles. Just been serviced and has new Avon Roadriders fitted. Numerous service bills/invoices and old MOTs. MOTd April 2021. All books/documents/keys present
These Bullet 500 Electras are considered by many to be the last of the ‘true’ Enfields, primarily because they were the final models to utilise the pre-unit engine and separate gearbox assemblies. The Electra X, as here, was the final incarnation and offered a 5 speed gearbox with left hand side change (vs the earlier 4 on the right hand side) and a combination kick and electric start, along with a modified frame, new forks and a front disc brake. The engine was revised with a more efficient ‘lean burn’ cylinder head and featured for the first time electronic ignition. Accordingly, power output was higher than ever. They look just fantastic, and appear to have come from a different age and time, which of course is their raison d’etre, but it’s very much a case of being able to enjoy all the attributes of a true classic machine with reliability
This particular bike has the very desirable Highway Performance Kit fitted which was offered as an option. This incorporated a 32mm Dellorto carburettor, modified inlet air filtration system, and a road legal free flow silencer to produce a deeper exhaust note. It also has a frame and engine crash protection bar, and aluminium sump protector plate, both fitted by a previous conscientious owner
The 499cc air cooled OHV single cylinder motor offers ample performance for what this bike needs to offer, and has the distinctive ‘thump’ that only a big single delivers. As mentioned, the gearbox on these ‘X’ models is a 5 speed manual with left foot gearchange, accompanied by a 7-plate wet clutch. Telescopic front forks and uprated Endurance rear gas filled shocks mated with a 280mm dia. disc front brake and 152mm dia. rear drum brake ensure these little bikes handle and stop more than adequately, and 19″ diameter spoked chrome rims look nothing less than ace. Combined with a traditional speedometer and ammeter, tank knee pads, chrome headlamp cowl and rear light assembly, and full length mudguards, amongst many other styling detail touches, it all adds up to an incredibly pretty and charismatic machine, which achieves in every way exactly what it sets out to do
In terms of overall condition, this bike is very clean and has clearly been well looked after. A lovely little bike of much character, that will of course appeal to a certain type of motorcyclist and their needs. One thing is for sure, it will always turn heads, and smiles and waves are assured from onlookers. Great fun
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PRICE. £SOLD
