Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Harley-Davidson Street 500 Comparison

Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 09:01 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 2,07,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 1,88,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued

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₹ 4,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
199 kg196 kg222 kg
Ground Clearance
135 mm135 mm145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 litres13.50 litres13.1 litres
Wheelbase
1350 mm1380 mm1535 mm
Overall Length
2060 mm2140 mm2225 mm
Overall Width
790 mm810 mm820 mm
Overall Height
1205 mm1110 mm1058 mm

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Pillion Backrest
NANA
Pillion Grabrail
NANA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
499 cc499 cc494 cc
Bore
84 mm84 mm69 mm
Stroke
90 mm90 mm66 mm
Number of Cylinders
112
Compression Ratio
8.5:18.5:111:01
Air Cleaner
Paper ElementPaper ElementNA
Engine Details
499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Spark IgnitionLiquid-cooled, Revolution X™ V-Twin
Maximum Power
27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm33.52 BHP
Maximum Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm40 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Number of Gears
55 Speed6
Cooling
Air CoolingAir CoolingLiquid Cooling
Ignition
Digital Electronic IgnitionDigital Electronic IgnitionNA
Clutch
Wet, Multi-PlateWet, Multi-PlateNA
Lubrication
Wet sumpWet sumpNA
Oil Grade
15 W 50 API, SL Grade & Above, JASO MA 215 W 50 API, SL Grade & above, JASO MA 2NA
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionMikuni Single Port Fuel Injection, 35 mm bore
Emission Norms
BS4-CompliantBS4-CompliantBS6-Compliant

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Fuel Gauge
DigitalAnalogueNA
Tachometer
AnalogueNANA
Trip Meter
Digital-2NANA
Speedometer
AnalogueAnalogue3.5 inch electronic speedometer with high beam,

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
Anti-lock Braking SystemAnti-lock Braking SystemNA

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
NA
Voltage
12V12 voltNA
Capacity
14Ah12 AhNA
Turn Signal Light (Front)
12V, 10W x 4nos12V, 10W X 4 NosNA
Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
NA
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
12V, 10W x 4nos12V, 10W X 4 NosNA
Head Light
Projection Type Headlamp, H7 55 / 55W12V, 60 W / 55 W, HalogenNA
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance FreeNA
Tail Light
LED Lamp with Position Light Guides12V, P21/5WNA

BRAKES AND TYRES

Front Brake
280mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper280mm Disc, 2-Piston Caliper292mm Disc, 2-piston Caliper
Rear Brake
240mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper240 mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper260mm Disc, 2-piston Caliper
Wheel Type
SpokeSpokeNA
Front Tyre
90/90-1990/90-19100/80 R17
Rear Tyre
120/80-18120/80-18140/75 R15
ABS
Yes, (Dual Channel)
NA

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
Telescopic ForksTelescopic Forks37mm telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with 5-Step Adjustable PreloadTwin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with 5-Step Adjustable PreloadTwin shock (adjustable)
Frame (Chassis)
Single Downtube, Using Engine as Stressed MemberSingle Downtube, Using Engine as Stressed MemberNA
Front Wheel Travel
130mm travel130mmNA
Rear Wheel Travel
80mm travel80mmNA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
CruiserCruiserCruiser
Official Tagline
New Definition to Highway CruisingMade Like a Gun, Goes Like a Bullet!NA
Latest Price in India
2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 price was Rs 2.07 lakh before being discontinued.2019 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 price was Rs 1.88 lakh before being discontinued.2024 Harley-Davidson Street 500 is expected to be priced around Rs 4 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedDiscontinuedUpcoming
Bike Variant
2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS2019 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 ABS2024 Harley-Davidson Street 500
Colour Options
Marine, Stone, FlickerForest Green, BlackVelocity Red Sunglo, Superior Blue, Black Denim, Vivid Black
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol

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