Royal Enfield Thunderbird

Can Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 be fitted with tubeless tyres? Is it possible to start the bike by electric start every time?

The tyres for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 are tube type in stock condition but they can be converted into tubeless tyres. The advantage of tube type tyres is more visible if you go on roads where the chances of a dent in the wheel are more as the tubes would hold the air inside while the tubeless ones are useful in cities whereas you can easily repair a puncture in the motorcycle. You can start your motorcycle by electric starter every time as the battery keeps on charging itself while the bike is ridden afterwards.

Is the engine of Royal Enfield Thunderbird good (2004 model)?

Well, the bike has became quite old as it would have been used for last 12 years, which in turn means it would definitely have some flaws in its overall condition. First, you should go through basic visual inspection like body paint quality, tyre conditions, condition of the screws and the engine noise. The engine was a gem of its time and if found in perfect health, it can still thump for 12 more years without a problem. You can take a Royal Enfield mechanic along with you as they can judge the quality of the engine by simply hearing its sound and the amount of oil found leaking from the spaces.

Is Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 available in Yellow shade and with alloy wheels?

Yes, the the thunderbird 350 comes with alloy wheels and no, the thunderbird 350 does not come in Yellow color. The shades available are; Marine, Lightning, Stone, Asphalt, Flickr.

Should I buy a 2nd hand Royal Enfield Thunderbird (7800 kms)?

A bike with a company record and so low odometer reading is surely a great buy. You would get an attractive price as the bike would cost around nearly half the price of a new RE Thunderbird. Do remember to check the engine noise, ride quality and electrical connections of the bike as RE bikes require a good working battery for proper functionality.

I am 5'10" tall. .Is Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 or 500 suitable for me?

Both the bikes are actually the same body shells with different engines. The 346cc, Thunderbird 350 is a better option when seen from the value for money point of view. It returns a better mileage and comes with a price tag of INR 1,38,376. The engine produces 19.8 BHP and 28 NM of torque. On the other hand, the Thunderbird 500 is lesser economical with its 499cc engine producing 27.2 BHP and 41.3 NM of torque. It comes with a price tag of INR 1,75,715. Going for Thunderbird 350 is a better and practical option.

Which one is best - Royal Enfield Thunderbird or Bajaj Pulsar RS200?

The best bike out of both is definitely the Bajaj Pulsar RS200. The bike comes loaded with set of exciting features and power packed performance. The 199.5 cc engine on the Pulsar is good for a max of 24.2 BHP @ 9750 rpm and 18.6 NM @ 8,000 rpm. The 6-speed gearbox on the motorcycle is an excellent unit and the bike is good for a top speed of 140.8 kmph. It returns a mileage of 35 kmpl and comes with dual front projector headlamps for a better night ride quality. The Pulsar gets a different looking rear LED light and even gets ABS as an option. The non ABS version costs INR 1,20,000 whereas the ABS version comes for INR 1,32,000. It is available in Yellow, Red and Demon Black edition.

Which one is the best between Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350cc and UM Renegade Commando and why?

The best one from the both the above would be the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. That is because the UM Global Renegade Commando comes with an underpowered 223 cc engine, making it more like a show stuff than the Thunderbird, which has a powerful and thoroughly tested 350 cc engine, producing far more torque than the rival engine. It comes with double disc brakes with high braking capacity and a projector lamp for better visibility. Both the bikes come under the equal price range, making it better to choose the Thunderbird 350.

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