Side-by-Side Comparison

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Indian Chieftain

Specs, mileage, performance & price compared in Switzerland.

Royal Enfield

Key Specifications

Royal Enfield Bullet 500SpecIndian Chieftain

CHF7,800PriceCHF31,500

499Engine (cc)1811

36Power (hp)101

41Torque (Nm)9999

30.0Mileage (km/l)18.0

194Weight (kg)373

14Fuel Tank (L)21

8.2Rating9.2

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Indian Chieftain

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Full Specifications

Basic Information

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooledEngine TypeThunderstroke 111 V-Twin

5 Speed Constant MeshTransmission TypeManual

Wet, multi-plateClutch TypeWet, Multi-Plate

Chain DriveDrive Type—

Royal EnfieldBrandIndian Motorcycle

Bullet 500ModelChieftain

Royal Enfield Bullet 500Bike NameIndian Chieftain

2021Model Year2025

CruiserCategory/TypeBagger / Touring

IndiaAssembly LocationUSA

Classic colors (Black, Red, Silver)Colors AvailableBlack Metallic, Sunset Red Metallic, Heavy Metal

12V, 14 AhBattery Type—

Single downtube, using engine as stressed memberFrame Type—

—Country of OriginUSA

Engine & Performance

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

499Displacement (cc)1811

27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpmMaximum Power75.00

41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpmMaximum Torque119 ft-lbs at 3000 rpm

1Number of Cylinders2

84 mmBore101 mm

90 mmStroke113 mm

84 mm x 90 mmBore x Stroke—

8.5:1Compression Ratio9.5:1

Air CooledCooling SystemAir / Oil Cooled

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)Fuel Supply SystemClosed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore

Digital electronic ignitionIgnition System—

15W-50 API SLEngine Oil Grade—

Electric/KickStarting SystemElectric

YesEngine Kill Switch—

—Valve ConfigurationOHV; Pushrod

—Valves Per Cylinder2

Fuel & Mileage

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

2.5 LEngine Oil Capacity—

13.5 LFuel Tank Capacity20.8 L

30.0Average Mileage18.0

30Mileage City18

Transmission & Drive

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

1-N-2-3-4-5Gear Pattern—

—Number of Gears6

—Primary DriveGear Drive Wet Clutch

—Final DriveBelt

Dimensions & Weight

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

2140 mmOverall Length2506 mm

790 mmOverall Width1000 mm

1090 mmOverall Height1388 mm

1360 mmWheelbase1668 mm

135 mmGround Clearance130 mm

800 mmSeat Height650 mm

194 kgKerb Weight373 kg

—Gross Weight628 kg

Brakes & Safety

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

DiscFront Brake TypeDual Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper

DrumRear Brake TypeSingle Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

280 mmFront Brake Size300 mm

153 mmRear Brake Size300 mm

Dual-channel ABSABS TypeDual Channel ABS

—Anti-Theft SystemKeyless ignition, security system

Suspension & Handling

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

Telescopic, 35mm forksFront Suspension TypeTelescopic Fork

Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preloadRear Suspension TypeSingle Shock with Air Adjust

130 mmFront Suspension Travel119 mm

80 mmRear Suspension Travel114 mm

Wheels & Tires

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

90/90-19Front Tyre Size130/60B19 61H

120/80-18Rear Tyre Size180/60R16 80H

SpokeWheel TypeAlloy

—Tyre BrandMetzeler Cruisetec

Lighting & Display

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

12V, 60 W / 55 W, HalogenHeadlight TypeLED

12V, P21/5WTail Light TypeLED

AnalogueDisplay Type7-inch Touchscreen (Ride Command)

AnalogueSpeedometer TypeAnalogue and Digital

AnalogueOdometer Type—

YesPass Light Switch—

—Turn Signal TypeLED

—Tachometer TypeAnalogue and Digital

Comfort & Ergonomics

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

YesPillion SeatStandard

YesPillion FootrestStandard

Electrical & Battery

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

—USB ChargingYes

Technology & Features

Royal Enfield Bullet 500AttributeIndian Chieftain

—NavigationStandard

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Indian Chieftain: Which one should you buy in Switzerland?

The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 and Indian Chieftain are two popular motorcycles in Switzerland. This side-by-side comparison covers engine, power, torque, mileage, top speed and weight so you can decide which one fits your riding style and budget. Better values are highlighted in the spec table above. Use the full specifications section to compare every technical detail before making your purchase decision.

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