Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Comparison

Updated: 02, Aug, 2021 04:14 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 2,07,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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₹ 1,88,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

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

COMFORT FEATURES

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

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
499 cc499 cc
Bore
84 mm84 mm
Stroke
90 mm90 mm
Number of Cylinders
11
Compression Ratio
8.5:18.5:1
Air Cleaner
Paper ElementPaper Element
Engine Details
499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Spark Ignition
Maximum Power
27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Number of Gears
55 Speed
Cooling
Air CoolingAir Cooling
Ignition
Digital Electronic IgnitionDigital Electronic Ignition
Clutch
Wet, Multi-PlateWet, Multi-Plate
Lubrication
Wet sumpWet sump
Oil Grade
15 W 50 API, SL Grade & Above, JASO MA 215 W 50 API, SL Grade & above, JASO MA 2
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Emission Norms
BS4-CompliantBS4-Compliant

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Fuel Gauge
DigitalAnalogue
Tachometer
AnalogueNA
Trip Meter
Digital-2NA
Speedometer
AnalogueAnalogue

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
Anti-lock Braking SystemAnti-lock Braking System

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

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

BRAKES AND TYRES

Front Brake
280mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper280mm Disc, 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Brake
240mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper240 mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type
SpokeSpoke
Front Tyre
90/90-1990/90-19
Rear Tyre
120/80-18120/80-18
ABS
Yes, (Dual Channel)

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
Telescopic ForksTelescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Twin 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 Member
Front Wheel Travel
130mm travel130mm
Rear Wheel Travel
80mm travel80mm

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
CruiserCruiser
Official Tagline
New Definition to Highway CruisingMade Like a Gun, Goes Like a Bullet!
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.
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedDiscontinued
Bike Variant
2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS2019 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 ABS
Colour Options
Marine, Stone, FlickerForest Green, Black
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol

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