This is a very powerful engine which offers incredible low and mid-range. The power tapers off as soon as 5000 rpm so the bike does everything in a quick manner. The gear ratios of this bike are relatively taller so that you can effectively use the throttle of this bike. The gear transitions are not butter smooth as you need to put some effort while making transitions. The bike avoids frequent gear transitions thanks to its huge amount of torque. The bike starts building torque as early as 2000 rpm. It helps this bike a lot to move frequently in city traffic. This engine is the first choice of many riders who go for hill rides where you need a lot of turbo at low rpms. The bike never feels strained in such conditions and impresses you with its strong performance. Bullet does 0-100 km/hr in less than 16 seconds and can cruise at the top speed of 120 km/hr. It has a very refined engine which has no signs of harshness and stays vibration less even when pushed hard. Royal Enfield has worked on the thumping sound of Bullet in order to lower down the noise pollution. The bike makes less sound than its previous generation models.
Mileage
Royal Enfield Bullet may give you a fuel economy of around 25-30 kmpl in city conditions while these figures may increase to 35-40 kmpl on highways.
Comfort while Driving
Being a rider, you get optimum comfort on this bike while driving it. It has a wide seat which makes it extremely comfortable on long journeys. The seat feels well positioned and its handle bar seems well in reach. Its handle bar gives you a wide chest riding posture which gives you confidence. Royal Enfield Bullet also offers a firm palm grip but you may notice few vibrations on this handle bar. The foot pegs of Bullet are placed in the front which helps you to relax on long journeys.
Storage Space and Safety Features
The bike has a lockable tool kit and apart from this, there is no storage space in this bike. Bullet has a pass button and powerful headlight for your safety which offers you bright vision at night.
Suspension and Brakes
Bullet’s suspension system has telescopic front forks and swing arm with gas filled shock absorbers at the back. Both wheels of Bullet are equipped with drum brakes and there is no optional disc brake in this bike. It has a front drum brake of 178 mm while it has a rear drum brake of 153 mm.
Ride and Handling