Specifications of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 (2002-2009)
Bike Discontinued in Jun, 2009
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 (2002-2009) Specifications
Mileage | - |
Displacement | 499 cc |
No. of Cylinders | 1 |
Front Brake | Drum |
Rear Brake | Drum |
Body Type | Cruiser Bikes |
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 (2002-2009) Features
ABS | No |
Mobile Connectivity | No |
Speedometer | Analogue |
Odometer | Analogue |
Tripmeter | Analogue |
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 (2002-2009) Specifications
Engine and Transmission
Displacement | 499 cc |
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.
| 1 |
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures. | Air Cooled |
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder. | 2 |
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation. | Kick Start Only |
Fuel Supply | Carburetor |
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation. | Wet, multi-plate |
Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position. | Analogue |
Bluetooth Connectivity | No |
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. | Analogue |
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides. | Analogue |
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage | Analogue |
Seat Type | Split |
Passenger Backrest | Yes |
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides. | Yes |
Features and Safety
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. | Analogue |
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage | Analogue |
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides. | Analogue |
Fuel Gauge | Analogue |
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides. | Yes |
Chassis and Suspension
Body Type | Cruiser Bikes |
Electricals
Headlight | Halogen |
Tail Light | Bulb |
Turn Signal Lamp | Bulb |
Motor & Battery
Drive Type Describes the configuration of the drivetrain, such as front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive, affecting traction and handling characteristics. | Chain Drive |
Transmission | Manual |
Charging
Charging At Home | No |
Charging At Charging Station | No |
Underpinnings
Brakes Front | Drum |
Brakes Rear | Drum |
ABS | No |
Wheels Type | Spoke |
Tubeless Tyre | Tube |
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