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 |
| Speedometer | Analogue |
| Tachometer | Analogue |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Digital |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital |
| Console | Analogue and Digital |
| Pass Switch | Yes |
| Clock | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | No |
| Anti Theft Alarm | No |
| 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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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
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Great power but poor performance, Good sound. Not very fast at starting.
LOOKS GOOD, WORKS POOR !!!
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Price and comfortable
Best bike in India and more comfortable as compared to other bikes.
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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.
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Best bike in the world it always is the best in the world for me.
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Good bike speed also and good look after all good
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