Classic Bike Guide

ROYAL ENFIELD

Bullet

346cc ohv single || 365lb || 70mpg || 70mph || 1949-63

Enfield’s rather under-rated version of the trad Brit single, distinguished by intriguing detail design. Less-common 500 version with more torque is perhaps a better machine, but both steer extremely well. British-built Bullets much more valued than

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