The Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo was a variant of the classic Royal Enfield Bullet, introduced to offer a slightly different aesthetic and features compared to the traditional Bullet. It was launched in the Indian market and became fairly popular among Royal Enfield enthusiasts during its run.
Engine: The Machismo was available in both 350cc and 500cc engine displacements. Like other Bullets of its era, it featured the characteristic thumping single-cylinder engine.
Design & Features: The Machismo had several distinct features that set it apart from the regular Bullet:
A different fuel tank design with graphics unique to the Machismo.
A chrome-plated "Lion" emblem on the front mudguard.
Split seats as opposed to the traditional long seat found on the classic Bullet.
A slightly redesigned instrument cluster.
Chrome embellishments in various parts to accentuate the motorcycle's retro appeal.
Performance: The Machismo's performance was in line with other Bullet variants of its time. The bike was known for its torque-rich engine, steady ride, and long cruising capabilities.
Variants: The Machismo also had a version called the "Machismo A350" and later the "Machismo 500" when the 500cc variant was introduced.
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The Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo was a variant of the classic Royal Enfield Bullet, introduced to offer a slightly different aesthetic and features compared to the traditional Bullet. It was launched in the Indian market and became fairly popular among Royal Enfield enthusiasts during its run.
Engine: The Machismo was available in both 350cc and 500cc engine displacements. Like other Bullets of its era, it featured the characteristic thumping single-cylinder engine.
Design & Features: The Machismo had several distinct features that set it apart from the regular Bullet:
A different fuel tank design with graphics unique to the Machismo.
A chrome-plated "Lion" emblem on the front mudguard.
Split seats as opposed to the traditional long seat found on the classic Bullet.
A slightly redesigned instrument cluster.
Chrome embellishments in various parts to accentuate the motorcycle's retro appeal.
Performance: The Machismo's performance was in line with other Bullet variants of its time. The bike was known for its torque-rich engine, steady ride, and long cruising capabilities.
Variants: The Machismo also had a version called the "Machismo A350" and later the "Machismo 500" when the 500cc variant was introduced.
fter ever-tighter European emission specifications forced the Bullet Standard 350 to end 2007 as its last model year in the European Union. The 500s had been fitted for some time with an induction pulsed pump to draw in fresh external air and expel it into the exhaust header to make it appear that the emissions were lower than in reality they were! When existing stocks of motorcycles were all sold the British-design engined Bullet became no longer available. All new models exclusively featured the AVL 'lean-burn' engine. The introduction of a five-speed, left foot change gearbox meant that Royal Enfield could 'fix' one of the long-standing quirks of the Bullet design;the original foot-brake is on the left-side while the gearchange is on the right (as was the custom with British bikes). Accordingly, the Bullet Machismo 350 was equipped with this left foot change gearbox and a big hit in the foreign markets as it was rich in design and the first chrome model on an Enfield. However, the 'left-shift' gear change provoked a backlash from Indian Bullet customers, forcing the company to not only continue the Bullet Standard with the traditional system but even on the Electra, it was offered only as an option, leading to the Electra four-speed (traditional) and Electra five-speed (left-shift) variants. Sales figures indicated that Indian Bullet customers had shunned the new gearbox, foregoing even the attraction of five-speed transmission to keep the gearshift traditiona
fter ever-tighter European emission specifications forced the Bullet Standard 350 to end 2007 as its last model year in the European Union. The 500s had been fitted for some time with an induction pulsed pump to draw in fresh external air and expel it into the exhaust header to make it appear that the emissions were lower than in reality they were! When existing stocks of motorcycles were all sold the British-design engined Bullet became no longer available. All new models exclusively featured the AVL 'lean-burn' engine. The introduction of a five-speed, left foot change gearbox meant that Royal Enfield could 'fix' one of the long-standing quirks of the Bullet design;the original foot-brake is on the left-side while the gearchange is on the right (as was the custom with British bikes). Accordingly, the Bullet Machismo 350 was equipped with this left foot change gearbox and a big hit in the foreign markets as it was rich in design and the first chrome model on an Enfield. However, the 'left-shift' gear change provoked a backlash from Indian Bullet customers, forcing the company to not only continue the Bullet Standard with the traditional system but even on the Electra, it was offered only as an option, leading to the Electra four-speed (traditional) and Electra five-speed (left-shift) variants. Sales figures indicated that Indian Bullet customers had shunned the new gearbox, foregoing even the attraction of five-speed transmission to keep the gearshift traditiona
fter ever-tighter European emission specifications forced the Bullet Standard 350 to end 2007 as its last model year in the European Union. The 500s had been fitted for some time with an induction pulsed pump to draw in fresh external air and expel it into the exhaust header to make it appear that the emissions were lower than in reality they were! When existing stocks of motorcycles were all sold the British-design engined Bullet became no longer available. All new models exclusively featured the AVL 'lean-burn' engine. The introduction of a five-speed, left foot change gearbox meant that Royal Enfield could 'fix' one of the long-standing quirks of the Bullet design;the original foot-brake is on the left-side while the gearchange is on the right (as was the custom with British bikes). Accordingly, the Bullet Machismo 350 was equipped with this left foot change gearbox and a big hit in the foreign markets as it was rich in design and the first chrome model on an Enfield. However, the 'left-shift' gear change provoked a backlash from Indian Bullet customers, forcing the company to not only continue the Bullet Standard with the traditional system but even on the Electra, it was offered only as an option, leading to the Electra four-speed (traditional) and Electra five-speed (left-shift) variants. Sales figures indicated that Indian Bullet customers had shunned the new gearbox, foregoing even the attraction of five-speed transmission to keep the gearshift traditiona
