1997 Royal Enfield Standard 500

FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 1997 Royal Enfield Standard 500 – Original Factory "Athena Grey"

Starting bid: ₹3,65,000.00

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Important Bidding Terms

Featured Listing
Yes
Vehicle Type
Bike
Make
Royal Enfield
Model
Standard 500
Year of Manufacture
1997
Year of Registration
1997
State of Registration
Maharashtra
Engine Capacity (CC)
500
Odometer Reading (KM)
8000
Number of Owners
2
Transmission
Manual
Fuel Type
Petrol
Start Type
Kick
Brake Type
Drum
Restoration Status
Partially Restored
Original RC Available
Yes
Seller City
Mumbai
Seller State
Maharashtra

Highlights

Opportunities like this don’t come around often for vintage motorcycle purists. Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, highly sought-after 1997 Royal Enfield Standard 500 finished in its factory-original Athena Grey shade.

This isn’t just a Bullet—it’s a piece of pure Royal Enfield history from the late 90s, completely preserved in its original form without aftermarket mods or modern compromises.

👑 What Makes This Bike Ultra-Special?

  • Rare “Athena Grey” Factory Shade: Produced in very limited numbers for domestic and select export markets during the late 90s, Athena Grey is one of the most iconic yet elusive colorways ever released by Royal Enfield. Finding one with genuine original paint today is next to impossible.

  • Heavy Cast-Iron 500cc Engine: Heart of a legend! Features the classic heavy-crank cast-iron 500cc motor—delivering the deep, reverberating bass thump and relentless low-end torque that modern engines simply cannot replicate.

  • 100% Original & Unmolested: Kept strictly in factory specification. Original body panels, badges, tank, air filter box, and classic aesthetic intact.

  • 4-Speed Right-Shift Gearbox: Authentic vintage riding feel with right-foot gear lever operation and left-foot braking—just as classic Enfields were meant to be

Bike Details & Specs:

  • Model: 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet Standard 500

  • Color: Factory Original Athena Grey

  • Engine: 499cc Single-Cylinder Cast-Iron Block

  • Transmission: 4-Speed (Right-side shift)

  • Condition: Excellent vintage collector grade / Mechanically sound

  • Paperwork: Clear, valid documents in hand

Papers were valid till 10/10/2026

Under updation in RTO for more 5 years.

No. of owners 2

Why This Is Special

  • Rare “Athena Grey” Factory Shade: Produced in very limited numbers for domestic and select export markets during the late 90s, Athena Grey is one of the most iconic yet elusive colorways ever released by Royal Enfield. Finding one with genuine original paint today is next to impossible.

  • Heavy Cast-Iron 500cc Engine: Heart of a legend! Features the classic heavy-crank cast-iron 500cc motor—delivering the deep, reverberating bass thump and relentless low-end torque that modern engines simply cannot replicate.

  • 100% Original & Unmolested: Kept strictly in factory specification. Original body panels, badges, tank, air filter box, and classic aesthetic intact.

  • 4-Speed Right-Shift Gearbox: Authentic vintage riding feel with right-foot gear lever operation and left-foot braking—just as classic Enfields were meant to be.

Known Flaws

- Minor dent on tank

Total Bids Placed:

Auction started 30/10/2026 11:17

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