Quick Rides: 2010 Royal Enfield Classic C5 Bullet

The 2010 Royal Enfield Classic C5 Bullet is a retro bike more accurately described as "vintage evolution." If you had purchased a Bullet ten years ago, you would have found it to be a nearly exact copy of a 1956 bullet; same soft aluminum cases and timing covers, same points-style ignition, same motor, and same manufacturing methods from five decades ago. That's changed over the last few years, after tough emissions standards prompted Royal Enfield to design a completely new unit construction engine, complete with electronic fuel injection and a catalytic converter.

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• Royal Enfield
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• British
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[GreenTransportation]

I test rode this exact motorcycle at Ducati of Seattle on Saturday August 14th, 2010.

[peckhammer]

@GreenTransportation - yeah, I see they carry them now. So what did you think?

[raycopper]

Why is the back tyre fitted the wrong way around?

[peckhammer]

@raycopper - Sharp Eyes! No idea, but you're never going to go fast enough on this bike for it to matter. ;)

[Subw00er]

What luggage rack is that? Is it an oem accessory? Wheres the best place to buy it?

[peckhammer]

@Subw00er - I am pretty sure it's an OEM rack. Look on royalenfieldusa in the parts and accessories section. You'll see what looks to be a dead ringer for the one in the video.

[BougeBlog]

@peckhammer Yeah, I looked and looked and I can't find that rack either. Bummer, because I like how it attaches a lot better than the one found on nfieldgear. Great video though!

[killerme44]

Go for it.its hardy

[rockingkristof]

@raycopper

hello,

do you find out already that the new enfield is reliable or not?

i am thinking of buying one to

its a difficult choice: a classic or a bullet deluxe?

[wickedassaussie]

Beautiful bike, unfortunately can't find a dealer here in Aus. Might have to come to the US to get one.

[nareshnewar]

AWESOME BIKE. I got it just yesterday and I live in Nepal. I sold my sedan car to buy this and trust me I already feel great about it. Surely, it is worth every penny. Here also it is quite expensive, costs nearly US$ 7,000 but I have no regrets and the gals love it!

[jerryx2000]

Hi are the Enfield 2010 bikes reliable?

[raycopper]

Soon to find that out, ordered one yesterday! :)