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15/12/2005: "Low Seat Enfield Bullet 500"
Royal Enfield UK have developed a low seat option for their popular new Bullet Electra-X 500cc single, in response to demand from the British public.
The average UK male is 59 (1.75M) and the average female is 54 tall (1.6M) and although the Bullets standard 82cm seat is not tall by modern standards, riders of less than average height sometimes struggle. The new low seat option makes the machine far more manageable for shorter riders and can significantly increase confidence.
The low seat option reduces the seat height by 4 (10cm) to just 72cm, comparable to a Harley Davidson XL1200R Sportster (at 71.4cm) and 5cm lower than the Triumph Bonneville (77.5cm).
The Bullet Electra-X, with its new all alloy lean burn engine, has been an instant hit with British riders following its launch at the end of 2004. As a modern interpretation of a classic British 500cc single cylinder power plant, it offers improved reliability, better fuel economy (regularly returning over 75mpg) and lower emissions than both its classic predecessor and contemporary multi cylinder alternatives. It now accounts for over 50% of Royal Enfields UK sales, hence the importance of a low seat option.
The Royal Enfield Bullet Electra with low seat sells for £3,582 on the road through Royal Enfield dealers and is covered by the standard 12-month warranty. Owners wishing to lower the seat on existing machines can purchase the low seat as an aftermarket accessory for £130 inc. VAT.
(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)
