Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Classic 500 Desert Storm vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Comparison

Updated: 02, Aug, 2021 09:45 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 2,01,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 2,04,000
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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 2,07,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
196 kg196 kg199 kg
Ground Clearance
135 mm135 mm135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.50 litres13.50 litres20 litres
Wheelbase
1380 mm1380 mm1350 mm
Overall Length
2140 mm2140 mm2060 mm
Overall Width
790 mm790 mm790 mm
Overall Height
1090 mm1090 mm1205 mm
Seat Height
800 mm800 mmNA

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
30 kmpl30 kmplNA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
499 cc499 cc499 cc
Bore
84 mm84 mm84 mm
Stroke
90 mm90 mm90 mm
Number of Cylinders
111
Air Cleaner
Paper ElementPaper ElementPaper Element
Compression Ratio
8.5:18.5:18.5:1
Gearbox Type
Constant MeshConstant MeshNA
Engine Details
499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Twinspark499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Spark Ignition499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke
Maximum Power
27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque
41.3 NM @ 4000 rpm41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Number of Gears
5 Speed5 Speed5
Clutch
Wet, Multi-PlateWet, Multi-PlateWet, Multi-Plate
Cooling
Air CoolingAir CoolingAir Cooling
Ignition
Digital Electronic IgnitionDigital Electronic IgnitionDigital Electronic Ignition
Lubrication
Wet sumpWet sumpWet sump
Oil Grade
15 W 50 API, SL Grade & above, JASO MA 215 W 50 API, SL Grade & Above, JASO MA 215 W 50 API, SL Grade & Above, JASO MA 2
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Emission Norms
BS4-CompliantBS4-CompliantBS4-Compliant

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Fuel Gauge
AnalogueAnalogueDigital
Speedometer
AnalogueAnalogueAnalogue

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
Anti-lock Braking SystemAnti-lock Braking SystemAnti-lock Braking System

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Voltage
12V12V12V
Capacity
12 Ah12 Ah14Ah
Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
12V, 10W x 4nos12V, 10W x 4nos12V, 10W x 4nos
Turn Signal Light (Front)
12V, 10W x 4nos12V, 10W x 4nos12V, 10W x 4nos
Head Light
60W / 55W, HALOGEN12V, 60W / 55W, HalogenProjection Type Headlamp, H7 55 / 55W
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance FreeMaintenance Free
Tail Light
12V, P21/ 5 W12V, P21 / 5WLED Lamp with Position Light Guides

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
NA
Front Brake
280mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper280mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper280mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Brake
240mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper240mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper240mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type
SpokeSpokeSpoke
Front Tyre
90/90-1990/90-1990/90-19
Rear Tyre
120/80-18120/80-18120/80-18
ABS
Yes, Dual ChannelYes, Dual ChannelYes, (Dual Channel)

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
Telescopic ForksTelescopic ForksTelescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with 5-Step Adjustable PreloadTwin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with 5-Step Adjustable PreloadTwin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with 5-Step Adjustable Preload
Frame (Chassis)
Single Downtube, Using Engine as Stressed MemberSingle Downtube, Using Engine as Stressed MemberSingle Downtube, Using Engine as Stressed Member
Front Wheel Travel
130mm130mm130mm travel
Rear Wheel Travel
80mm80mm80mm travel

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
CruiserCruiserCruiser
Official Tagline
Made Like a Gun, Goes Like a Bullet!Made Like a Gun, Goes Like a Bullet!New Definition to Highway Cruising
Bike Variant
Royal Enfield Classic 500 ABSRoyal Enfield Classic 500 Desert Storm ABS2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS
Latest Price in India
Royal Enfield Classic 500 price was Rs 2.01 lakh before being discontinued.Royal Enfield Classic 500 Desert Storm price was Rs 2.04 lakh before being discontinued.2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 price was Rs 2.07 lakh before being discontinued.
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Colour Options
BlackDesert StormMarine, Stone, Flicker
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol

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