Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a legendary Royal Enfield motorcycle.
The new Bullet 500 is a motorcycle with the timeless handcrafted design of the legendary Bullet, now fitted with a
solid 500cc Unit Contruction Engine with twin-spark ignition for better combustion, superior power delivery and
improved fuel economy.
Do read this manual thoroughly before you begin riding to ensure that you operate your motorcycle the right
way, are aware of the terms and conditions of warranty, and know how to maintain it properly.
We ur ge you to avail of the fou r free se rvi c es we offer, at the righ t tim e, at any of our Au tho r ise d
Dealer / Service Point to keep your motorcycle in peak condition.
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Welcome to motorcycling the Royal Enfield way. Ride safe and enjoy the trip!
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IMP ORTAN T NOTICE
nKeep this manual in a convenient place for easy
referenc e.
nIf any information is not understood in the manual
contact your Authorised Dealer / Ser vice Point for
assistance.
nIf t he motorc ycle is being used by any friend,
relatives, or others it is responsibility of the owner
to make certain that the owner’s manual is read
and fully understood prior to usage and has been
instructed on it’s safe and proper use.
nThe motorcycle is designed for normal on road
use only. Operation in off-road usage in some
areas may be ille gal and could be dangerous.
Obey local law and regulations.
nIn the event of motorcycle being resold, it is the
responsibility of the owner of the motorcycle to
hand over the manual along with the motorcycle
and it’s documents.
nBecaus e of contino u s imp r o v e m e n t s in the
pr oduc t and ch ang es tha t may oc cur in the
manufacturing process, subsequent to printing of
th i s manual , it is po s sib l e som e inst r uct i ons ,
illustrations, pictures or designs found within this
ma n ual may di f fer fro m th ose foun d on th e
vehicle.
nHowever the technical information found within
this manual wa s correct at the ti m e it w a s
approved for publication.
nRoy a l E nfie l d re s e r ves t h e r i gh t t o m a k e
production changes at any time without prio r
notice and without i ncurring any obligation to
ma k e sam e or si milar chang e s to vehic l e s
previously built or sold.
It is our endeavour to provide excellent service to your Bullet 500 at all times. Towards this we provide 4 free
services at specific Intervals.
Please avail these services at the specified time, in any of the Royal Enfield Authorised Dealer / Service Point
nearest to you and as a token of satisfactory services, kindly return the free service coupon duly filled in and
signed, to the service outlet.
Availing the free services in the specified time is a prerequisite for warranty consideration. The cost of fuel, oil,
grease etc. used for all free services are chargeable to the customer.
1st Service4th Service2nd Service3rd Service
Date of Service
Kms Covered
Servicing
Dealer ’s / ASP
Name, Address
Dealer / ASP
Rubber Stamp
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Please ensure that the free service details are recorded in this sheet immediately after the service is carried out.
Dealer / ASP
Rubber Stamp
Dealer / ASP
Rubber Stamp
Dealer / ASP
Rubber Stamp
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SAFE OPERATING RULES
nBefore operating your new motorcycle, it is your
respons ib il it y to caref ul ly read and follow the
operating and mainte nance instr uctions detailed
in t h i s m an ua l f o r y o ur o w n s afe t y, y our
motorcycle and that of others.
nKnow and respect the rules of the road. Be a safe
rider for your own safety and for other road users.
nBefore starting the motorcycle, check for proper
operation of brakes, clutch, gear shifter, handle
bar controls, tyre pressu res, fuel and oil levels.
WARN ING
Royal Enfield cautions you against the use of
certain nonstandard parts such as aftermarket and
custom made extended front forks or suspensions,
whic h may ad ver sely af f e c t pe r f o r m a n c e an d
handling. Removing or altering original parts may
adversely affect perfo rmance and could result in an
accident causing serious injury.
nUse only genuine Royal Enfield spare parts and
approved accessories. Use of other manufacturer’s
performance parts may affect the performance of
your motorcycle and render the motorcycle void of
warranty. See your Royal Enfield dealer for details.
nWhene ve r ref uel lin g your moto rcyc le, ple ase
exercise utmost caution and carefully observe the
following rules :
HDO NOT smoke and please ensure that there
are no op e n f l a m e s o r sp a rks nea r t h e
motorcycle, when refuelling OR ser vicing the
fuel system.
HSwitch OFF mobile phones and othe r hand
held electronic devices / gadgets.
HOpen the fuel filler cap slowly.
HRefuel in a well ventilated area with the engine
turned off.
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SAFE OPERATING RULES
HDO NOT fill the tank to its brim. Please fill fuel
only till the bottom of the filler neck insert, so
as to leave air space in the fuel tank to allow
for fuel expansion (for Spec. Ref. Page No. 20).
WAR NING
Pe t r o l is ex t r e m e l y f l a m mable an d hi ghly
explosive. Use care when handling Petrol. Always stop
the engi ne whe n refu ellin g or ser vicin g the fuel
system. Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near Petrol. Do not store motorcycle with Petrol in
the tank, within the home or garage where open
flames , pilot light s, spark s or elec tric mot or s are
present. Inadequate safety precautions could cause
an explosion or fire which could result in damage to
property, serious injury.
nA new motorcycle must be operated according to
the special break-in-procedure. See BREAK-IN-THE
FIRST 500KM section.
nOperate motorcycle only at moderate speeds and
out of traffic until you have become thoroughly
fam i l i a r w i t h it s o p era t i o n a nd h andl i n g
characteristics under all conditions.
nDO NOT exc eed the legal speed limit or drive too
fast for existing conditions. Always reduce speed
when poor driving conditions exist. High speed
inc reases the influen ce of any other condition
affecting stability and increases the possibility of
loss of control.
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If you are an inexperienced rider we recommend that
you obtain formal training on correct motorcycle
riding techniques and become thoroughly familiar
with the operation of your particular motorcycle. New
ri d e r s s h o u ld ga in exp e r i e nce und e r v a r i o u s
conditions while driving at moderate speeds.
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SAFE OPERATING RULES
WARN ING
Avoid overspeeding and never travel over the
speed limit. Excessive speed may cause loss of control
and coul d re su lt in an acciden t causing serious
injury.
nDO NOT exceed >110 km/h solo riding.
nDO NOT exceed >90 Km/h when carrying a pillion
or c argo.
nPay strict attentio n to road surfaces and wind
co ndi t ion s. An y two wh eel e r veh icle may be
subject to the following upsetting forces :
These forces may affec t the handling characteristics
of your motorcycle. If this happens, reduce speed and
gu i d e th e mo t o rcycl e wi t h a rela x e d gr i p to a
controlled condition. Do n ot brake abruptly or force
the handlebar.
nOperate your motorcycle defensively. Remember,
a motorcycle does not afford the same protection
as an automobile in an accident. One of the most
comm on acc ide nt situa tions occ urs when the
driver of the other vehicle fails to see or recognize
a mo t o r c yc le an d tu r n s into th e o n c o m i n g
motorcyclist.
nWear an approved helmet, clothing, and foot gear
suited for riding a motorcycle. Bright OR light
colo rs are bes t fo r greater visibil it y in traffic ,
especially at night. Avoid loose, flowing garments
and scarves.
nWhe n ca r r y i n g a p i l l ion r ide r, i t i s y o u r
responsibili ty to instr uct them on proper riding
procedures.
nDO NOT allo w oth e r in d i v idual s , un d e r an y
circumstances, to operate your motorcycle unless
you know they are experienced, licensed riders
and are thoroughly familiar with the operating
conditions of yo ur motorcycle.
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SAFE OPERATING RULES
WARN ING
Ma i n t ain t he re comme n d e d ty r e pre ss u r e .
En sure the fr o nt and re ar whee l s are corr e ctly
aligned and the tyres are seate d evenly & properly
in the rims. Check for correct tightness of the spokes
in the ri ms. Insp e ct yo u r tyr es per iod ical ly an d
replace tyres with approved tyres only. Failure to do
so can lead to improper balance, abnormal tread
we ar, poor hand li ng and could res ult in ser ious
injury.
WARN ING
Royal Enfield recommends replacement of any
tube / tyre punctured or damaged. In some cases
small punctures in the tread area may be repaired
from within the demounted tyre by your Royal Enfield
dealer. Speed should not exceed 60 km/h for the first
24 hours after repair and the repaired tyre should
Never be used over 90 km/h (applicable tube less tyre)
In emerg en cy situations, if a tem po rary repair is
made ride slowly with as light a load as possible until
the tyre is permanently repaired or replaced.
Failure to heed this warni ng could result in serious
injury.
nSafe motorcycle operation requires alert mental
judgement combined with a defens ive driv ing
attitude. DO NO T allow fatigue, alc ohol or drugs
to endanger your safety or that of others.
nMaintain your motorcycle in proper oper at ing
condition as per Periodical Maintenance Chart
(Re f Pa g e No.4 0 ) . Pa r t i c ular l y im por t a n t t o
motor c yc l e s t ability is pr o p e r tyre i n f l ation
pressure, tread condition. Pay strict attention to
loose and / or broken spokes, free movement of
steering system.
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SAFE OPERATING RULES
WARN ING
DO NOT operate motorcycle with a loose, worn
or damaged steering system, including the front and
re ar susp ensio n syste m. Cont act you r deale r for
repair of steering or suspension system. Damaged
steering or suspension components may adversely
affect handling which c ould result in serious injur y.
WARN ING
Reg ul arly i ns pect rear shock absorbers and front
forks and look for leaks. Replace worn parts. Worn
parts c an adversely affect stability and handling.
WARN ING
For your personal welfare, all the liste d ser vice
an d maint e n anc e re c o mme n d atio n s shoul d be
pe rfo rme d . La ck of regula r maint ena nce at the
suggested intervals may affect the safe operation of
your motorcycle, which could resu lt in serious injury.
WARN ING
Avoid any contact with the exhaust system. Wear
clo th ing that w ill comp letely cover the legs whil e
riding. The exhaust system gets very hot when the
engine is running and remains too hot, even after
the engine is turned off (due to catalic converter).
Failure to wear proper or protective clothing could
result in serious injury.
WARN ING
Exhaust ga s e s contains poison o u s carbon
mo nox ide (CO.) and che mic als , known to cause
serious health hazards.
WARN ING
Mo to rcycle bat t er ies con tain lead and lea d
components, acids and chemicals known to cause
seriou s hea lt h hazards. Exe rcise extr em e caution
while h andling a battery. Wash hands tho rough ly
whenever a battery is handled.
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SAFE OPERATING RULES
WARN ING
Consult your Royal Enfield Dealer regarding any
questions or problems that occur in the operation of
your motorcyc le. Failure to do so may aggravate an
initial problem, cause costly repairs, jeopardize your
personal safety and could result in serious injury.
WARN ING
Use only genu ine Royal Enfield replac ement
fasteners tightened to the proper torque. We caution
you against the use of certain non standard parts
such as after ma rket and cus to m made faste ne rs
which may not have specific strength, finish and type
req uirements to per form properly in the assembly
and its environment . The use of any nonstandard
parts, including faste ne rs , cou ld result in serious
injury.
WARN ING
DO NOT exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
of your motorcycle. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is shown on the information plate, located
on the frame Down tube. (GVWR is the sum of the
we i g ht of the mo t o rcyc l e , ac cess o ries, an d th e
maximum weight of the rider, passenger and cargo
that may be safely carried.) Exceeding GVWR may
lea d to instab ility of the motorcycle, which could
cause an accident and result in se rious injury.
WARN ING
DO NOT tow a disabled motorcycle. The steering
and hand ling of the dis ab le d motorcycle will be
impaired due to the force of the towline. If a disabled
mot or cycle must be transported, use a truck or a
trailer. Towing a motorcycle may cause loss of control
of the motorcycle in the front, leading to an accident
resulting in serious injury .
WARN ING
DO NOT pull a tr ail er behi nd a mot o rcycl e.
Tow in g a t r a i l e r ma y c a u s e r e d u c ed br ak ing
efficiency, tyre overloading and unstable handling.
Towing a trailer may cause loss of control of the
mo torc ycle in the fr ont , lea ding to an ac cid e nt
resulting in serious injur y.
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RULES OF THE ROAD
nBe sure front & rear nu mber plates is installed in
the position specified by law and is clearly visible
at all times.
nRide at a safe speed that is consistent with the type
of road surface you are on. Pay strict attention to
whether the surface is :
HDryH Oily
HIcyH Wet
nWatch for loose debris, such as leaves, slippery
substances or loose gravel that can hamper the
stability of your vehicle.
nDO NOT exceed the legal spe ed limit or drive too
fast for existing conditions. Always reduce speed
when poor driving conditions exist. High speed
inc reases the influen ce of any other condition
affecting stability and increases the possibility of
loss of control.
WARN ING
Avoid exce ssive speed and never travel at a
speed faste r than the speed limit. Excessive speed
may c au se los s of contr ol of vehicle, w hich could
result in death or serious injur y.
nKeep to the correct side of the road centre line
when meeting oncoming vehicle.
nAlways sound your horn, actuate your turn signals,
and e x e r c i s e C A U T I O N w h e n pa s s i n g other
vehicles going in the same direction. Ne ver try to
pass another vehicle going in the same direction
at street inter sections, on curves, or when going
up/or dow n a hill.
nAt street intersec tion giv e the right- of-way to the
vehicle on your left or right. DO NOT presume you
have the right- of-way.
nAlw ays signal when preparin g to stop , turn or
pass.
nWh i l e tu r n i n g ei ther ri ght or le ft, watch fo r
pedestrians, animals as well as vehicles.
nAll traff ic signs , inc luding man ua l cont ro ls at
intersections, should be obeyed promptly. SLOW
DOWN at traffic signs near schools and CAUTION
signs at railroad c rossings.
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RULES OF THE ROAD
nWhen intending to turn, signal at least 100 feet
(30.5 meters) before reaching the turning. Be close
to th e cent er lin e (un l ess lo cal ru les re quir e
otherwise), slow down and then turn carefully.
nNever jump a traffic light. When a
change is imminent from GO to STOP
(or vice versa) at intersections, slow
Red
Yellow
down and wait for the light to change
to green. Never run through a yellow
Green
or r ed traffic light.
nDO NOT leave the curb or parking area without
si gna ling. Be sur e you r way is cl ear to ent er
moving traffic. A moving line of traff ic always has
the right-of-way.
nPark your motorcycle on a firm and flat surface to
prevent it from falling over.
nPr o t e c t y our mo t o r c y c l e ag a i n s t the f t . Aft e r
parking your mot or cycle, rem ov e Ignition key
from switch and lock the stee ring head.
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
Your motorcycle is equipped with convex mirrors and
have a curved surface. This type of mirror is designed
to give a much wider view t o the rear than a flat
mirror; however, c ars and other objects seen in this
type of mirror will look smaller and fart her away than
when se en in a flat mirror.
Use care when judging the size or distance of objects
seen in these mirrors.
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To help you establish the relative distance of vehicles
behind your motorcyc le, adjust each mirror in such
a way, that a small portion of your shoulder is visible
and a large portion behind your motorcycle is seen
clearly.
Starter Motor .............................................12V, 0.9 KW
WAR NI N G
Using bul bs / other electrica l
gadgets other than specif ied r ating
may lead to over load in g / errati c
be h avi o ur / pre matu r e fai l ure of
electri cal sys tem.
Mod ific ations on the b ike which ar e
not approved b y Royal Enfield ma y
not only disqualify for warranty, but
also affects perf ormance of the bike .