Enfield Motorcycles

Bullet 500 Electric Start

It took 52 years for the Royal Enfield Bullet to benefit from an electric starter,bust most enthusiasts believe it has been well worth the wait. These classic British bikes continued to be built in Madras, India, after the UK factory closed its doors in 1970 and are enjoying a resurgence in popularity since UK distribution was taken over by sidecar manufacturers Watsonian-Squire two years ago. Although the basic design remains un-changed from 50 years ago, the addition of an electric starter is only one of a number of refinements added over recent years including up-rated 12 volt electrics, modern headlight, indicators and coil ignition plus alternator, (replacing the magneto & dynamo).