Royal Enfield Classic 500 Chrome Edition vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Harley-Davidson Street 500 Comparison
Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 09:01 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 2,12,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 2,07,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Expected Price
₹ 4,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Expected
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 196 kg | 199 kg | 222 kg | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 135 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 13.50 litres | 20 litres | 13.1 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1380 mm | 1350 mm | 1535 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2140 mm | 2060 mm | 2225 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 790 mm | 790 mm | 820 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1090 mm | 1205 mm | 1058 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 800 mm | NA | 710 mm | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 30 kmpl | NA | 27.8 kmpl (approx.) | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 499 cc | 499 cc | 494 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 84 mm | 84 mm | 69 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 90 mm | 90 mm | 66 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 8.5 : 1 | 8.5:1 | 11:01 | |
| Air Cleaner | |||
| Paper Element | Paper Element | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Constant Mesh | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, Spark Ignition, 4 Stroke | 499cc, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke | Liquid-cooled, Revolution X™ V-Twin | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm | 27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm | 33.52 BHP | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 40 Nm @ 3500 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 Speed | 5 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, Multi-Plate | Wet, Multi-Plate | NA | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air Cooling | Air Cooling | Liquid Cooling | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital Electronic Ignition | Digital Electronic Ignition | NA | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Wet sump | Wet sump | NA | |
| Oil Grade | |||
| 15 W 50 API, SL Grade & above, JASO MA 2 | 15 W 50 API, SL Grade & Above, JASO MA 2 | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection, 35 mm bore | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS4-Compliant | BS4-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Analogue | Digital | NA | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Analogue | Analogue | 3.5 inch electronic speedometer with high beam, | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| Anti-lock Braking System | Anti-lock Braking System | NA | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | NA | |
| Capacity | |||
| 12 Ah | 14Ah | NA | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| 12V, 10W x 4nos | 12V, 10W x 4nos | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| 12V, 10W x 4nos | 12V, 10W x 4nos | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| 60W / 55W, HALOGEN | Projection Type Headlamp, H7 55 / 55W | NA | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | NA | |
| Tail Light | |||
| 21W / 5W | LED Lamp with Position Light Guides | NA | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Brake | |||
| 280mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper | 280mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper | 292mm Disc, 2-piston Caliper | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 240mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper | 240mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper | 260mm Disc, 2-piston Caliper | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Spoke | Spoke | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 90/90-19 | 90/90-19 | 100/80 R17 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 120/80-18 | 120/80-18 | 140/75 R15 | |
| ABS | |||
| Yes, Dual Channel | Yes, (Dual Channel) | NA | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks | 37mm telescopic forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with 5-Step Adjustable Preload | Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with 5-Step Adjustable Preload | Twin shock (adjustable) | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Single Downtube, Using Engine as Stressed Member | Single Downtube, Using Engine as Stressed Member | NA | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 130mm | 130mm travel | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 80mm | 80mm travel | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Made Like a Gun, Goes Like a Bullet! | New Definition to Highway Cruising | NA | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Royal Enfield Classic 500 Chrome ABS | 2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS | 2024 Harley-Davidson Street 500 | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Royal Enfield Classic 500 Chrome Edition price was Rs 2.12 lakh before being discontinued. | 2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 price was Rs 2.07 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 | |||
| Discontinued | Discontinued | Upcoming | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Chrome Black, Chrome Graphite | Marine, Stone, Flicker | Velocity Red Sunglo, Superior Blue, Black Denim, Vivid Black | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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