BULLET MACHISMO 500 RULES THE ROAD:
The Machismo 500 has benefited from Austrian firm AVL’s technology, to gain a higher 8.5:1 compression ratio, and Constant Velocity carburettor. Improvements over the older Bullet 500 configuration are a flat piston head, improved valve geometry, larger cooling fins as well as a Transistor Coil Ignition system rather than the outgoing CB points. Peak power is up by 2bhp with 24bhp made at 5600rpm. Maximum torque on offer is a sizeable 4.1kgm low in the powerband at 3000rpm.
The gearbox shifts through five speeds, in the universal one-down-and-four-up pattern operated by the left leg as common on modern bikes. However, the new Machismo, which runs an exposed final-drive chain, has a kick-lever that annoyingly interferes with rider legroom.
The new Machismo sounds a lot more metallic than the older 500, thanks to it switching to an alloy cylinder. It suffers a painfully hard clutch and whimsical gearshift with neutral a chore to locate. While 24bhp may sound like a lot on paper, it’s woeful for this large an engine. Power delivery is far superior to the older 500, yet vibration levels remain disturbingly high. Top speed is disappointing at a mere 130kph. The new bike can however boast of improved acceleration over the older 500. We managed to take it from rest to 60kph in 4.75 seconds, and past the 100kph barrier in 13.6sec. The handlebar is flat and well positioned, with the footrests broad and comfortable as well. Absolutely nobody will feel cramped on a Machismo 500, with even the largest and tallest of frames effortlessly swallowed into a wide and well-padded saddle. While ride quality is at best, and often a bit too stiff, in a straight-line the new Machismo feels brilliant, with almost car-like stability on offer even at high speeds of around 100kph
. Its large 280mm single front disc, coupled with a drum at the rear, succeeded in bringing the behemoth to rest from 60kph in no more than 17.47 metres. Brake feel at the lever, as well as a tendency for the front of the bike to wallow under hard braking, can improve. The heavy machine delivered 29.3 kilometres per litre (kpl) through crowded city traffic and 33.3kpl on the highway.
Engine : Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air Cooled
Displacement : 499 CC
Bore x Stroke : 84mm x 90mm
Maximum Power : 23.6 bhp @ 5600rpm
Maximum Torque : 40.85 Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission : 5 Speed (left foot gear shift)
Ignition : Transistor Coil Ignition
Carburetor : BS29 / UCAL
Dimensions :
Ground Clearance : 140 mm
Width : 750 mm
Wheel Base : 1370 mm
Length : 2120 mm
Height : 1080 mm
Seat Height/ Saddle Height : 772 mm
Tyres :
Front : 3.25 x 19" , 4/6 PR
Rear : 3.5 x 19" , 4/6 PR
Electricals :
Electrical System : 12 Volts
Head lamp : 45/40 W
Brakes :
Front : Hydraulic Disc Brake (Disc diameter 280mm)
Rear : Internal Expansion (Drum), 6 inch
Maximum speed :
speed : 130 Kmph
Suspension :
Front : Telescopic With Hydraulic Damping. Stroke 130mm.
Rear : Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers stroke 80mm
Ex-showroom price (Cochin) : Rs 1,02,324
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