I have a 1955 publcation by "The Motor Cycle" entitled "Motor Cycle Engines" 2nd Series. There is a short preamble that say:
Famous British Designs Analysed: Details of modern power units, with unique explanatory-type drawings.
It has the usual stuff like Triumph BSA twins as well as a number of popular single cylinder engines, the RE Bullet 500 being one.
It is an interesting read and I will endeavour to scan the pages covering the RE Bullet and post them ASAP.
Roger