Royal Enfield 350T / 500T
Evocative of the trials bikes of the forties and fifties, the Royal Enfield 350T and 500T were developed by Watsonian Squire Ltd as practical on-road machines with period trials features.
The Classic 'T' range was based on the standard 350 cc and 500 cc Bullet. Changes to the standard specification included trials pattern tyres, alloy mudguards, sprung single seat, upswept exhaust and trials handlebars. Electrical and carburettor filter components were repositioned to give a simple
and uncluttered appearance, and indicators and mirrors were provided to retain road legality. The fuel tank was finished in silver, with special graphics.
Examples of Haywards Dealer Specials are shown below.
The Classic 'T' range was based on the standard 350 cc and 500 cc Bullet. Changes to the standard specification included trials pattern tyres, alloy mudguards, sprung single seat, upswept exhaust and trials handlebars. Electrical and carburettor filter components were repositioned to give a simple
and uncluttered appearance, and indicators and mirrors were provided to retain road legality. The fuel tank was finished in silver, with special graphics.
Examples of Haywards Dealer Specials are shown below.
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Electra X Trail Bike features:
- Choice of 350 cc ('350T') or 500 cc ('500T') engine
- Choice of Albion or new 5 speed gearbox
- Alloy mudguards
- New rear subframe
- Sprung single seat
- Upswept sports exhaust
- Trials handlebars
- Sump bash plate
- Repositioned battery and electrical components
- Sports air filter
- Fork gaitors
- Special paint scheme
- 21" front wheel option
Electra 500-T
The Bullet Electra 500-T offered plenty of classic heritage and style in a package that also appealed to riders looking for simple and economical transport.
The Electra 500-T was powered by the Company’s all-aluminium 499cc OHV single cylinder engine, which replaced the original 50 year-old British-designed unit, ensuring the Bullet met current stringent emissions controls across Europe and the USA.
The Bullet Electra 500-T shared the frame and running gear with the Electra-X road bike, as well as electric start, 5-speed gearbox, 280mm single caliper front disc brake and gas filled rear dampers. Changes from the standard bike included alloy mudguards, scrambles handlebars, solo sprung saddle, revised rear sub-frame and tail light assembly, alloy bash-plate, smaller indicators and upswept sports silencer.
Continental TKC 80 Rally tyres completed the picture, offering high levels of grip when used on or off the road, and long service life.
Top speed was 78mph and fuel consumption 87.5 mpg,
The Bullet Electra 500-T offered plenty of classic heritage and style in a package that also appealed to riders looking for simple and economical transport.
The Electra 500-T was powered by the Company’s all-aluminium 499cc OHV single cylinder engine, which replaced the original 50 year-old British-designed unit, ensuring the Bullet met current stringent emissions controls across Europe and the USA.
The Bullet Electra 500-T shared the frame and running gear with the Electra-X road bike, as well as electric start, 5-speed gearbox, 280mm single caliper front disc brake and gas filled rear dampers. Changes from the standard bike included alloy mudguards, scrambles handlebars, solo sprung saddle, revised rear sub-frame and tail light assembly, alloy bash-plate, smaller indicators and upswept sports silencer.
Continental TKC 80 Rally tyres completed the picture, offering high levels of grip when used on or off the road, and long service life.
Top speed was 78mph and fuel consumption 87.5 mpg,
Update: 2019 Royal Enfield Trials Bike
Fast forwarding almost 20 years, the Chennai factory has produced its own version, based on our best selling Classic 500.
