A classic motorcycle you can ride everyday! Royal Enfield bullet trials 500

[@atlasofart]

I earn this Bullet 500 trials and ride it now for 23 thousend kilometers. Up to Nordkapp and back over Finnland and i saw so many Adventure Bike riders with problems on the trip and my Bullet trials had no problems during the complete trip. Yes, its not the fastest bike, it have not much horse power, but the torque is very unique and you are not slower in the mountains as any other bike. It wokrs ! simply perfect.

[@GillyBikes]

That sounds like an awesome trip. Touring on this would be brilliant. So much better than riding an adventure bike like everyone else. Thanks for sharing. 😁

[@trevorturner7682]

I have a 2012 classic 500 , it's not perfect , rattles vibrates but it is comfortable and it's the only bike I've ever had that I look forward to riding and always puts a smile on my face, I don't want to change anything on and I will never sell it, thank you for the great videos you make keep them coming 👍

[@GillyBikes]

Thank you I appreciate that. I felt the same about this. I wouldn’t change anything. The rattles and the vibrations just give it character. A beautiful bike to look at and to ride.

[@fatange]

These do look amazing. Royal Enfield are the best at producing classics like this. Takes me back to being a kid seeing bikes like this on the road. Such a nice sight.

[@GillyBikes]

Showing your age there. You are right though. It’s like stepping back in time.

[@martinrice9190]

I own a 2020 red frame Trials exactly like it. It has almost 3000 miles on it now & I love it. I keep it to the back roads & lanes mostly.

[@GillyBikes]

Great stuff. They are the best roads to enjoy this bike.

[@martinrice9190]

@@GillyBikes Yes, this bike is great fun. It draws people to it everywhere I take it & just won a first place at a car & motorcycle show as well. Most everyone thinks it is straight out of the 1950's. In 3000 miles I have had very little issues. Two chain adjustments and a headlamp replacement. Also, the cats eye bulbs tend to go out and need replaced from time to time. I chalk this up to vibration which is not bad below 50 MPH. I live in Pennsylvania USA and don't take it out on freeways because I would be run over. The sweet spot for riding is around 40 - 45 MPH where vibrations are minimal. At 60 MPH the vibrations become quite high frequency and not very comfortable. The seat is good for about 50 miles and then you are ready to take a break or end your ride. Very good on fuel as well. No oil leaks and everything is high quality. Kind of like riding a tractor I reckon.

[@GillyBikes]

@martinrice9190 I like all of that. It’s just the character of the bike. It Makes you feel like you’re on a really old bike and I love that.

[@martinrice9190]

@@GillyBikes Yes, for sure. I have owned many bikes including old Harleys from the 1950's to 1970's as well as older BSA's & Triumphs. Same kind of feeling without all the problems.

[@eddiebenson6768]

Came accross this video by chance. Well I bought this actually motorcycle last week from In2moto Warrington. It's my first ever Motorcycle after passing my test 40 years ago (I ride a quad at work on a farm). It took me 5 minutes to learn how to ride it after watching a couple of KZbin videos. Dead simple machine, not too much power., well balanced, lovely handling, good brakes, great riding position, and just looks bloody lovely. It looks vintage like me! And we seem to be made for each other. True love story! 😂

[@GillyBikes]

Amazing. Such a beautiful bike. Glad you found the one. 😁

[@chamberb01]

I own a 2020 and love every minute on it!

[@GillyBikes]

I’m not surprised. I loved my day with this one 👍

[@bobritter7197]

Been looking forward to you getting hold of this, such a gorgeous machine. (I was one of the people who asked if you might be able to take it out.) I'm of a similar view to you, I can imagine myself in my retirement just bimbling around the country lanes on one of these (or a 500 classic), wild camping & not having a care in the world where I'm going & in no hurry to get there! Awesome... thanks. 👍🙏

[@GillyBikes]

And thanks for the recommendation. It was a brilliant bike for a relaxing ride. Definitely made me think about retirement. I’m a few years away from that but it was nice to dream for a bit.

[@daviddavies5347]

Great video. I too, amongst other bikes, have a Classic Trials. Been out on it today and as you say just wants to make you ride at moderate pace and enjoy it! I have other bikes if I want to ride fast. What it is not is a proper Trials bike, just looks like it should be. Probably the normal Classic 500 would be just as good on the bye-ways! Everything about it makes you smile. I have the Hitchcocks noisier pipe but you go through villages and no one bats an eyelid! As you say this is a keeper for me! 👍

[@GillyBikes]

They are brilliant. You are lucky to have one in your collection. I bet the pipe upgrade sounds good. 👍

[@daviddavies5347]

@@GillyBikes I don’t really like loud bikes but couldn’t resist on this Goldstar type! 🤣

[@GillyBikes]

@daviddavies5347 I went into In2moto yesterday and they have an interceptor 650 with the scorpion exhaust on. it wasn’t really loud but it really did beef up the sound. I really want one. It’s in my to buy list 100%.

[@daviddavies5347]

@@GillyBikes I’ve always been a Moto Guzzi man. Always had at least one in my garage since the late ‘70’s. Currently have my original Monza, a 1954 Airone Sport single and my main bike an 850 Classic Special! Have ridden an Interceptor and they are excellent bikes! 👍😁

[@GillyBikes]

@daviddavies5347 ive never ridden a Moto Guzzi. No dealerships near me selling them. I might have to have a road trip and find some.

[@RAD_RIDERS_UK]

Fantastic classic bike with all the heritage. Love the red frame. Great review. Thanks

[@GillyBikes]

Thanks Mike. Really enjoyed this one. I would definitely have one if I had the room and the money.

[@dennisolson3667]

I have the Trial as well. "Thump" and me have 3800 miles around the fire trails of the Black Hills and as my daily driver. I am unfortunately moving to South America and cannot bring it with. Someone will get a "Smiles for Miles" bike at a very good price. I will have to see if I can find a used one or the Bear to add a sidecar to.

[@dennisolson3667]

Also be sure to add the Enfield Tax of 5 minutes on every ride to talk to new people.

[@andyc750]

Proper classic and the older version is the original ride around the word machine, you should have a look at what they do on old Enfield's in India over the Himalayas, off road competition and everything, the original adventure bike, fix it with an adjustable and a hammer and carry on over the mountains, often thought about getting myself one

[@GillyBikes]

Yeah they do seem really basic and easy to fix on the move. I would love to do a crazy off road adventure on one. They seem very capable for it.

[@1990-t1j]

I considered buying one of these in Chiang Rai a couple of years ago, then Triumph Chiang Rai dropped Royal Enfield. This is a stunning-looking bike. I woner if they are reliable.

[@GillyBikes]

I’ve only heard good things.

[@einfacheinnachdenker9071]

Have one en green 🍀💯👍

[@GillyBikes]

Nice 👍

[@maskedavenger2578]

Nice thumper , the sort of bike that’s ideal for barmy summers day B road bimbles , stopping now & then at county pub for the odd shandy . It’s defiantly worth putting in a cheeky 4 grand offer, for anyone who can offer it a good home . 👍

[@GillyBikes]

Always worth a try 👍

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@GillyBikes When ever I purchase a used bike from a dealer , I always tell the sales person to tell their gaffer ,that I am interested but not at the price ,they will be expecting . They usually come back with a reasonable quote , especially if the bike is taking up much needed space for new or more popular types of bike . God loves a trier, so do dealers when you have a fist full of ready’s & they have a shop full of bikes to punt out . 👍

[@richardrichard5409]

It's not a choke, it's a fast idle❤

[@GillyBikes]

Is that not the same thing?

[@richardrichard5409]

@@GillyBikes no, one raises the idle speed, the other enrichens the fuel mixture on a carburetor equipped engine😎

[@GillyBikes]

@richardrichard5409 oh ok. But I presume both for cold starts?

[@richardrichard5409]

@@GillyBikes ohh, yes, for cold starr use only. Usually a choke on a carburetor bike will also incorporate a fast idle mechanism too😎

[@Basscrabb57]

Did you try standing up riding? .. I ask because I had a Classic 500 and found the footrests were too far forward to be able to stand comfortably (the tank was also low and wide which didn't help) being that it is called a "trials" model I hope it would lend itself to stand up riding.

[@GillyBikes]

I didn’t try standing up I’m afraid. I completely forgot.

[@bolleolympus]

NO, you can not stand up!

[@ruffleschips9055]

Very pretty bike. But I want a bike with at least 50 horsepower.

[@GillyBikes]

I understand that. For a 500 it’s not much HP but with this styling 27HP just feels about right.

[@TheFowler99]

It's not how much it has,but how it does it, which makes it,i have one ​myself@GillyBikes

[@GillyBikes]

I agree. I really enjoyed riding one.

[@pelasgos1970]

Η εξάτμιση χαλάει όλη την εικόνα...

[@auldflyer]

Let's be honest anyone buying a current RE badged bike imported from the Indian sub-continent is simply trying to get on the nostalgia bandwagon "on the cheap". Aimed in the UK largely at geriatrix trying to relive the youth they never had, the "clones" only link to the heritage on once great British marques is the cheapy plastic replica tank badges and a few stick ons probably from AliExpress. The truth is that if a RE badge is pinned on a donkey, it will still be a donkey. Nice and shinny when new these piles of cachu will corrode easily this winter unless sprayed liberably with Waxoil...........

[@geralddavison6307]

🤣

[@KPP365]

To me, that is sex on wheels 😊

[@GillyBikes]

It is beautiful 😍