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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is a cruiser bike with the last known price range of Rs. 1,90,701 - Rs. 2,06,747 in India. It had 2 variants. It had a user reported mileage of 28 kmpl. It came with both front and rear disc brakes.

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Key specs
  • Displacement499 cc
  • Mileage - Owner Reported28 kmpl
  • Transmission5 Speed Manual

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 2,06,747

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is now discontinued in India.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Summary

Thunderbird 500 key highlights

Engine Capacity 499 cc
Mileage Owner Reported Mileage: BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get. 28 kmpl
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight 195 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 litres
Seat Height 775 mm

About Thunderbird 500

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird is the Chennai-based bike maker’s speciality cruiser motorcycle. Launched in 2005 in the 350cc avatar, it got the 500cc engine in 2013 and shares this mill with the standard 500 and the Classic 500.

The Thunderbird 500 is powered by a 499cc single cylinder mill that produces 27.2bhp and 41.3Nm of torque. The engine has been mated to a five-speed gearbox.

The bike is underpinned by a single downtube chassis which uses the engine as a stressed member. In the front, RE has fitted the Thunderbird 500 with 41mm telescopic forks and a 280mm disc brake while the rear gets five-step adjustable gas charged units and a disc brake. ABS is a Rs 14,000 option.

In terms of features, the Thunderbird 500 gets an electric start, full instrument panel with digital trip meter and a host of other sensors like side stand and low oil. The RE Thunderbird 500 is available in four colours. It is priced at Rs 1.9 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). It competes with the Jawa and UM ranges of motorcycles.

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Expert Opinion

  • Good Things

    • Offers a comfortable riding position 
    • Has good amount of torque for highway touring
    • Easy availability of parts
  • Could be Better

    • Has a vibey engine
    • Could get better brakes

BikeWale's Take

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is a good touring motorcycle thanks to the comfortable riding position it offers. It gets sweptback handlebars, a well cushioned seat and neutral set footpegs. However, the Thunderbird 500 could do better with a more refined engine and better braking hardware. 

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 mileage

As reported by Thunderbird 500 owners, the real mileage of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 28 kmpl.

Thunderbird 500 mileage details
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Thunderbird 500 Specifications & Features

Specifications

  • Power & Performance

    Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 499 cc

    Max Power 27.2 bhp @ 5,250 rpm

    Max Torque 41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

    Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 90 mm

    Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 2

    Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 8.5 : 1

    Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. --

    Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. 28 kmpl

    Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 560 Km

    Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. --

    Transmission 5 Speed Manual

    Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

    Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern --

    Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 1

    Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 84 mm

    Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

    Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 2 Per Cylinder

    Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Air Cooled

    Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

    Fuel Delivery System --

    Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 20 litres

    Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 3.5 litres

    Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS4

    Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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  • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

    Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel

    Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus

    Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Dual Channel ABS

    Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 18 inch

    Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM

    Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C

    Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

    Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 280 mm

    Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

    Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 240 mm

    Calliper Type 2-Piston caliper

    Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Spoke

    Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 19 inch

    Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubed

    Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. No

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

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  • Dimensions & Chassis

    Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 195 kg

    Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 775 mm

    Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 140 mm

    Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 790 mm

    Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,205 mm

    Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,350 mm

    Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,060 mm

    Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Single downtube, using engine as stressed member

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  • Manufacturer Warranty

    Standard Warranty --

    Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Analogue

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)--

Shift LightNo

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Analogue

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. Yes

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. Yes

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. Yes

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. 12V 14Ah

Front storage box --

Under seat storage --

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. --

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. --

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

GPS & Navigation--

USB charging port--

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchYes

Stepped SeatYes

Pillion BackrestYes

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional features--

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 User Reviews

4.3 116 ratings 61 reviews
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  • 4

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  • 4

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  • 4

    Comfort

  • 3

    Service Experience

  •  5Royal enfield thunderbird 500 owner review 6 months ago by Vikas, Nashik

    I have purchased this bike in 2019. It is great to ride it. It is fun to ride it having 500 cc engine. It looks very good. It has great performance. I have served it in royal enfield service center. Pros 1. Very good for riding. 2. Great torque and power. 3. Beautiful l

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    • Used it for

      Leisure Rides

    • Owned for

      > 1 yr

    • Ridden for

      < 5000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      25 kmpl

  •  4Birdie yaar 10 months ago by Jagannathsamal, Cuttack

    I bought this for 2,00,000on the road market price. My riding experience on this bullet is awesome. It is 4-5 years old. I am still using it. It's worth it. My riding experience is too good. Its look is dashing in black color. I have also bought a black color helmet mat

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    • Used it for

      Daily Commute

    • Owned for

      > 1 yr

    • Ridden for

      > 15000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      80 kmpl

  •  1The worst bike ever 1 year ago by Kam, Bangalore

    I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying

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    • Used it for

      Leisure Rides

    • Owned for

      > 1 yr

    • Ridden for

      > 15000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      30 kmpl

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  •  5Thunderbird the perfect cruiser cum scrambler 2 years ago by Gaurang Zalariya, Ahmedabad

    Bike is in excellent condition rarely used. Timely services done. It was with me like a baby with full of care. Perfect acceleration perfect comfort made for long routes nice pickup. Hassle free ride. Ride it like a king. The thing I want to say that you have to maintai

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    • Used it for

      Leisure Rides

    • Owned for

      > 1 yr

    • Ridden for

      10000-15000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      24 kmpl

  •  5King on the road 2 years ago by Vinod Nair, Indore

    Buying experience was good , the team at the showroom helped me in getting my bike ready. When you ride this bike you will feel you are the kings moving on the road.You will feel more comfortable ride long distance. The thunderbird 500 looks very beautiful with 20 litre

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    • Used it for

      Occasional Commute

    • Owned for

      6 months-1 yr

    • Ridden for

      < 5000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      20 kmpl

  •  4Bike for daily commute and touring too 3 years ago by Ajay, New Delhi

    I bought the bike in 2014 since then i have done around 11000 km both in city mainly commuting to office market and also have done short and long tours my bike has a shiny black colour with some chrome thrown in the bike has a great pickup and also lot of low end and mi

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    • Used it for

      Everything

    • Owned for

      > 1 yr

    • Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      24 kmpl

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 News

  • बंद हो सकती है, रॉयल एनफ़ील्ड 500cc
    बंद हो सकती है, रॉयल एनफ़ील्ड 500cc
    20 November 2019
    Anuj Mishra

    रॉयल एनफ़ील्ड अपने 500cc मॉडल को भारत में बंद करने पर विचार कर रहा है। एक रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक़, अप्रैल 2020 के BS-VI में परिवर्तन के समय रॉयल एनफ़ील्ड अपना 500cc वर्ज़न बंद करके केवल 350cc बाइक को बाज़ार में सक्रिय रख सकती है।

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