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Thunderbird 250 vs Thunderbird 500

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250
Ex-showroom

₹150,000

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Ex-showroom

₹156,000 - ₹207,000

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Value check

Start with price: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250 at ₹150,000; Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 at ₹156,000 - ₹207,000.

Body style

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Starting Price

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

₹150,000

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

₹156,000 - ₹207,000

Power

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

14 HP (Expected)

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

27.2 HP @ 5250 rpm

Torque

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

18 NM (Expected)

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Length

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

-

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

2060 mm

Width

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

-

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

790 mm

Ground Clearance

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

-

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

135 mm

Images

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 68 technical specs across 5 categories with 29 highlighted differences.

Total specs

68

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Other Features

21 differences in this category

Other Features
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Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Silver, Black, Red, Blue (Expected)

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Marine, Stone, Flicker

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Yes

Speedometer

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Analogue

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

LED

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

12V, 10W x 4nos

Emission Norms

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

BS6-Compliant

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

BS4-Compliant

Tachometer

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Analogue

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Cruiser

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Cruiser

Clutch

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Multiplate

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Wet, Multi-Plate

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Not listed

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Yes

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Upcoming

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Discontinued

Rear Suspension

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Dual Shock Absorbers

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with 5-Step Adjustable Preload

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Yes

Pillion Backrest

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Yes

Number of Gears

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Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

5

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

5

Head Light

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

LED

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Projection Type Headlamp, H7 55 / 55W

Number of Cylinders

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Single

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

1

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Yes

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Not listed

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Anti-lock Braking System

Front Suspension

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Telescopic Forks

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Telescopic Forks

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Not listed

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Yes

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Wet

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Wet sump

Tail Light

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

LED

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

LED Lamp with Position Light Guides

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Not listed

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Liquid Cooling

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Air Cooling

Bike Variant

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Digital-2

ABS

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes (1-Channel)

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Yes, (Dual Channel)

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Yes

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Not listed

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

LED

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

12V, 10W x 4nos

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Electronic Ignition

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Digital Electronic Ignition

Battery Type

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

MF

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Maintenance Free

Latest Price in India

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Different

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.50 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 price was Rs 2.07 lakh before being discontinued.

Bore

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

84 mm

Compression Ratio

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Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

8.5:1

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Spoke

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

80mm travel

Wheelbase

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

1350 mm

Capacity

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

14Ah

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

130mm travel

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

120/80-18

Oil Grade

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

15 W 50 API, SL Grade & Above, JASO MA 2

Voltage

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

12V

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Single Downtube, Using Engine as Stressed Member

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

135 mm

Stroke

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

90 mm

Front Tyre

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

90/90-19

Air Cleaner

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Paper Element

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Yes

Official Tagline

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

New Definition to Highway Cruising

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Same

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250

Not listed

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

199 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thunderbird 250 vs Thunderbird 500

Which is better among Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250 is listed with ₹150,000, while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is listed with ₹156,000 - ₹207,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

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Can I compare similar alternatives to Royal Enfield Thunderbird 250 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

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