Royal Enfield revives Bullet name in Europe for new retro-inspired model

Royal Enfield’s iconic Bullet name is back on a new range of classic-inspired motorcycles.

The Bullet moniker has been associated with Enfield since the 1930s, but has now been revived for a new model powered by an air-cooled 349cc single-cylinder engine. It’s an engine already used in a number of Enfield models such as the Meteor and Hunter, too. Enfield claims a total power output of 20.2bhp, too, while all Bullet versions come with five-speed gearbox.

Priced from £4,629, the Bullet is available in three colour options, with Black or Maroon coming as standard with the Black Gold version upping the price to £4,709. This latter version also gets a copper and gold 3D badge, copper pinstriping and blacked-out engine components.

“Pinstriped and handcrafted by three generations of artisans, the Bullet has retained its regal appeal without surrendering to fads and whims.”

All versions use a 13-litre ‘teardrop’ tank, while the headlight with signature ‘tiger eyes’ pilot lights harks back to a classic Royal Enfield styling trait. There’s also a digital and analogue dash setup with an integrated LCD information panel. A USB charging point means you can keep devices topped up when you’re on the go, too. A range of accessories can also be added, including touring and low-rise seats, and more comfortable touring handlebars.