Specifications of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Thunderbird 500 Specs, Features and Price
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is powered by a 499 cc air-cooled engine which produces of power. It has a fuel tank of 20 L and a claimed mileage of 30 kmpl. The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 starts at Rs 2.07 Lakh Rs (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is available in one variants.
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Specifications
Mileage (ARAI) | 30 kmpl |
Engine Type | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled |
Displacement | 499 cc |
No. of Cylinders | 1 |
Max Power | 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm |
Max Torque | 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
Front Brake | Disc |
Rear Brake | Disc |
Fuel Capacity | 20 L |
Body Type | Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes |
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Features
ABS | Dual Channel |
Mobile Connectivity | No |
LED Tail Light | Yes |
Speedometer | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital |
Tripmeter | Digital |
Fuel gauge | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue |
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Specifications
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled |
Displacement | 499 cc |
Max Power | 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm |
Max Torque | 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
No. of Cylinders | 1 |
Cooling System | Air Cooled |
Valve Per Cylinder | 2 |
Drive Type | Chain Drive |
Starting | Kick and Self Start |
Fuel Supply | Fuel Injection |
Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
Ignition | Digital Electronic Ignition |
Transmission | Manual |
Gear Box | 5 Speed |
Bore | 84 mm |
Stroke | 90 mm |
Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |

Features and Safety
ABS | Dual Channel |
Mobile Connectivity | No |
Speedometer | Analogue |
Tachometer | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital |
Tripmeter | Digital |
Fuel Gauge | Digital |
Console | Analogue and Digital |
Pass Switch | Yes |
Clock | Yes |
Additional Features | Hazard Lamp |
Stepup Seat | Yes |
Passenger Footrest | Yes |
Passenger Backrest | Yes |

Mileage and Performance
ARAI Mileage | 30 kmpl |
0-60 Kmph | 4.65 Sec |
Chassis and Suspension
Chassis | Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member |
Body Type | Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks |
Rear Suspension | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload |
Dimensions and Capacity
Length | 2060 mm |
Width | 790 mm |
Height | 1205 mm |
Fuel Capacity | 20 L |
Ground Clearance | 135 mm |
Wheelbase | 1350 mm |
Kerb Weight | 199 Kg |

Electricals
Headlight | Halogen |
Tail Light | LED |
Turn Signal Lamp | Bulb |
Projector Headlights | Yes |
LED Tail Lights | Yes |
Battery Capacity | 12 V, 14 Ah |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes |
Low Fuel Indicator | Yes |
Average Fuel economy Indicator | Yes |

Tyres and Brakes
Tyre Size | Front :-90/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18 |
Tyre Type | Tube |
Wheel Size | Front :-19 inch Rear :-18 inch |
Wheels Type | Spoke |
Front Brake | Disc |
Rear Brake | Disc |
Front Brake Diameter | 280 mm |
Rear Brake Diameter | 240 mm |
Radial Tyre | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 22 psi |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 22 psi |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 psi |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 psi |

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High vibrations.
After 80kmph the vibrations are unbearable, which makes the bike disgusting highway cruiser. The quality of spares is.....Read More
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I have owned the thunderbird from the past 4 years. Overall, the bike is okay with a lot of cons for a bike at this.....Read More
Mechanical Elephant
Great power but poor performance, Good sound. Not very fast at starting.
LOOKS GOOD, WORKS POOR !!!
Owned and using TB500 since March 2016. Average 20kms/day...48000kms approx done. Buying and servicing experiences.....Read More
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I am a proud owner of RE Thunderbird 500 Stone color and I am really happy to own this bike and I really love it very.....Read More
Price and comfortable
Best bike in India and more comfortable as compared to other bikes.
A Bird With Built in Thunder
The bike is just awesome and it's a kind of Go-getter. It's really a bird which makes you feel thunders while on a ride.
Best Bike in the world
Best bike in the world it always is the best in the world for me.

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