£ SOLD, Royal Enfield Bullet 500 EFi Despatch Limited Edition (Number 117/200) 2016 16 Reg

MAKE. Royal Enfield

MODEL. Bullet 500 EFi Despatch Limited Edition (Number 117/200)

YEAR. 2016

REGISTRATION. 16

OWNERSHIP. 2 owners

MILEAGE. 4200 miles with service history

Original stamped service book
Just had Silkolene Comp 4 15w/50 lube service
As new Ceat tubeless tyres
Service bills/invoices
Old MOTs
MOTd January 2023
Clear HPI report
All books/documents/keys present

COLOUR. Squadron Blue Camo

ENGINE SIZE. 499cc Air cooled OHV Single Cylinder – Wet sump – Forced lubrication

FUELLING. Electronic Fuel Injection (EFi)

TRANSMISSION. 5 speed manual – Left foot gearchange

CLUTCH. 7-plate wet clutch

SUSPENSION. Telescopic front forks – Gas filled rear shocks

BRAKING. Antilock Braking System (ABS) Front – 300mm dia. disc Rear – 240mm dia. disc

WHEELS. Spoked with Chrome Rims 19″ diameter front 3.25″ wide 18″ diameter rear 3.50″ wide

TYRES. Front 90 /90-19 Rear 110/80-18

WEIGHT. 187kg (Wet)

MODEL SUMMARY.

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 EFi Despatch Limited Edition in Squadron Blue Camo. 2016 16 Registered

A numbered limited edition, this one being number 117 of a total of 200 produced in these colours. According to Royal Enfield, the camouflage effect is made possible by a hydrographic print transfer achieved by hand, and so no bike is identical

2 owners. 4200 miles with service history including it’s original stamped service book, service bills/invoices and old MOTs. Just had Silkolene Comp 4 15w/50 lube service. As new Ceat tubeless tyres fitted. MOTd January 2023. Clear HPI report. All books/documents/keys present

These Despatch models were based upon the later E4 model, so designated for it’s later Euro 4 compliant engine, and along with this has ABS brakes, a 19″ diameter front wheel, a larger 300mm diameter front disc brake, and a 240mm diameter rear disc brake over and above the earlier model

Each bike was individually numbered on the left hand side panel and the model was available in three colours, namely Squadron Blue as here, Desert Storm and Battle Green. Built to commemorate the Royal Enfield Despatch bikes used to such great effect during WW2. Over and above the unique and unusual paint scheme, the bikes had matt black engine detailing and matching exhaust. A total of 500 were produced, 200 in Squadron Blue, 200 in Desert Storm and 100 in Battle Green. They were available to buy through the online RE store only and retailed for £4999

As with so many Enfields, this particular bike has been loved, enhanced and improved with very notably the fitment of beautiful Pajaro wheels, currently wearing as new Ceat tubeless tyres

Performance is enhanced with a Hitchcocks supplied Power Commander V giving smoother, more responsive fuelling from their own custom map, and a Carberry vibration reduction plate further smooths things out in conjunction with +1T front sprocket allowing more relaxed cruising (original provided)

Furthermore, it has a custom dual seat, pannier rails, light grilles, an RE rear mudflap, tinted flyscreen and Oxford heated grips all fitted as extras

These Bullet Classic 500 EFi models look just fantastic, and appear to have come from a different age and time, which of course is their raison d’etre. With combination kick and electric start, and fuss free modern fuel injection, it’s very much a case of being able to enjoy all the attributes of a true classic machine but with peerless reliability

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. The gearbox is a 5 speed manual with left foot gearchange, accompanied by a 7-plate wet clutch. Telescopic front forks and gas filled rear shocks mated with large disc brakes front and rear ensure these little bikes handle and stop more than adequately. Combined with a traditional speedometer, chrome headlamp cowl, triangular tool boxes, rubber knee pads 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. An ever useful centre stand is also fitted as standard

A 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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