New Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo 500

The new Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo 500 is as rider-friendly as an Enfield can get. This is the second motor from Royal Enfield’s lean-burn (LB) engine family, the first being the 350cc version found in the Thunderbird and the new Machismo. The engine block and head are now made out of aluminium alloy to reduce weight and make cooling. Thanks to the high seating, short riders will have trouble keeping both legs on the ground. The familiar Bullet ‘thump’ is missing. A pity, because the long silencer doesn’t gel with the classic Bullet character. This bike is great for the highway, the engine more willing to rev than the old 500. It’s a relaxed cruiser, easily maintaining 80 kph. The

suspension at both ends is on the softer side. You can confidently slam this bike through potholes without the bike losing its line. At Rs 1.05 lakh, it’s India’s most expensive bike.