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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

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Rs. 1.25 Lakh
Discontinued Model since 31 Mar 2020

About Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

RE's attempt at making a laid back cruiser, now with a bigger engine. It works well, but could do with a better seat design.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Overview

Royal Enfield is all-set to launch a new variant of the Thunderbird 500 cruiser bike. The new motorcycle will be called Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X and will be a modern take on theclassicallystyled cruiser bike. It will feature cosmetic updates like bright colour shades, blacked out muffler, forks and centre panel along with alloy wheels which will make it the first Royal Enfield bike to get tubeless tyres. The riding posture will also be different as the bike features flat handlebars. The new Thunderbird 500X is likely to be launched in January 2018 with an estimated price of around Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom). Mechanically the new motorcycle remains similar to the standard Thunderbird 500.

Under the new GST tax structure prices for bikes abobe 350cc has witnessed an increase of one per cent in tax. This has resulted in the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 costing Rs 1,200 to R1,600 more depending on the state of purchase.

Royal Enfield has bestowed this motorcycle with a bigger 499cc fuel-injected mill to making it a well-rounded cruiser that is capable of devouring miles of tarmac. It is also loaded to the gills with features like large fuel tank, projector headlight, LED tail-light and disc brakes on both wheels. The Thunderbird 500 puts out 27.2bhp of power at 5,250 rpm and a generous 41.3 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.

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Q. I have a 2016 RE TB500 with just 8000 km on the clock. The problem i have is that the battery is in good condition but the fuel pump does not seem to be coming on when i try to start the bike.?
  • For this, we would suggest you to visit the authorized service center as they will check the issue and will help you to resolve it. You can check the authorized service center details here.
  • Check your Fuse and Relay
Q. When will Thunderbird 500 will launch?
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Q. I am planning to buy Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. What are the major differences between 350 and 500?
  • Dear Yashwant, I also decided to buy Thunderbird 500. As you said, I can wait until they launch in BS6 version. But, what I heard is \'RE will stopped their 500CC varients of bikes in BS6 version\'. Really is that true? Because I would like to buy 500 not 350 or 650. So could you say anything up to this?
  • There is no cosmetic difference between 500 and 350 the difference you feel is all about the milage and power but if you wait for a while Thunderbird is going to come in bs6 version and with abs so you will have more value for money. please wait for a month in October it's going to come.
  • My opinion is don’t buy RE bikes . Nowadays RE is making only profit out the ppl money and there isn’t any improvement on the vibrations and better pick up. It’s gonna cost more and more on servicing and spares . Look for something Jawa or similar one . But No RE . My experience.They jus wanna manufacture in mass quantities and not a better bikes .
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Q. What is the difference between 500 and 500x and who is better for me I am 5'7" - Thunderbird 500?
  • I mean ur questiob is about ThunderbirdX,it is the newer version with a colourful paint hehe,and an alloy wheel,but if u are a true royal enfield lover,i migjt prefer Thunderbird without colourful paint and without slim Alloy.
  • Both are same, you can get many color options in 500x and some design tweeks
  • No difference except cosmetic changes. Solely my views
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Q. Which is better between Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. Please help to choose between Thunderbird 350 and 500?
  • It depends on your daily use. Fuel efficiency is better in 350. Easy and smooth commuters bike. If you want more power 500.. even higher then interceptor 650...If you plan for long tours and highway cruise then definitely 500..If you plan for resale after a few years, then 350 sales better in second hand than 500. All the best
  • 350is a commuter. But where as 500 for tours and rides. 500is fitted with EFI for better performance and torque at high altitudes. But in BSVI 350 which is having 6speed gear box, double cradle frame, duel channel ABS and digital instrument console and also with EFI is coming soon. Wait until 2020.
  • If u want an extra push and throttle feel and a sudden outbusrt of pickup and power 500 is ur pick bt for city diving 350 will do the justice
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Q. My daily TRAVEL is 90 km up and down total. It is only highway drive and my age is 59. Which is the good one to avoid back pain. RE Thunderbird 350 or 500?
  • For plain road 350 is sufficient and you wl get good mileage. if you are driving in hilly terrain you can go for 500
  • Thunderbird 350 is good choice..good mileage and comfortable for long rides..500 EFI more costly
  • Blindly go for RE thunderbird 350. ( Personal suggesion go for a Car)
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