Royal Enfield is synonymous with thrilling horsepower, vintage
styling and the thumping engine sound. With every product launch, the
maker of iconic motorcycle Bullet has reinvented itself coming up with
new technologies carefully fitted with traditional design that RE bikes
are known for.
The legendary Thunderbird cemented Royal Enfield’s position as the leading cruiser brand when it was launched a decade back. It was the first bike in the RE portfolio to offer fresh & modern design that stole more hearts across the country. With the new Thunderbird series, 350 and 500, it looks like the waiting period is just going to get longer.
The next generation range of cruiser motorcycle – Thunderbird has never been exported and is produced exclusively for Indian market. Now all new Thunderbird comes with a powerful 500 cc engine, LED tail lamps, digital meter console, a 20 liter tank and three striking shades of black, giving a new definition to Highway cruising.
Royal Enfield recently launched a face-lifted version of classic looking Thunderbird 350 featuring modern technologies, an iconic style and a comfortable riding position. Out of Thunderbird series, the Thunderbird 500 is one of the much anticipated models of the decade and is poised to enhance the joy of leisure motorcycling amongst the young touring enthusiasts.
Let’s take a look at some notable features of iconic Thunderbird that worth being mentioned!
On the other hand, powered by a single cylinder, 4 stroke, twins-park engine, Thunderbird 350 generates a power of 19.8 bhp at 5,250rpm and 28nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Mated with a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox with one down and four up shift pattern its air-cooled engine is undoubted powerful & responsive even at high speeds. Its fuel efficiency is also decent with an overall mileage of 42kmpl.
The Thunderbird 350 continues to carry the same silhouette as before. Some of its notable features include a digital meter console, a 20 liter tank, LED tail lamps and split seats with a removable rear seat which can be used as a luggage carrier.
The legendary Thunderbird cemented Royal Enfield’s position as the leading cruiser brand when it was launched a decade back. It was the first bike in the RE portfolio to offer fresh & modern design that stole more hearts across the country. With the new Thunderbird series, 350 and 500, it looks like the waiting period is just going to get longer.
The next generation range of cruiser motorcycle – Thunderbird has never been exported and is produced exclusively for Indian market. Now all new Thunderbird comes with a powerful 500 cc engine, LED tail lamps, digital meter console, a 20 liter tank and three striking shades of black, giving a new definition to Highway cruising.
Royal Enfield recently launched a face-lifted version of classic looking Thunderbird 350 featuring modern technologies, an iconic style and a comfortable riding position. Out of Thunderbird series, the Thunderbird 500 is one of the much anticipated models of the decade and is poised to enhance the joy of leisure motorcycling amongst the young touring enthusiasts.
Let’s take a look at some notable features of iconic Thunderbird that worth being mentioned!
Technical Specifications
As far as power of Thunderbird 500 is concerned, this legendary bike is powered by a strong 499 cc, 4 stroke, twin-spark, single cylinder, air cooled engine and is an agile and pretty fast roadster which lives up to everything that you demand of it. With an average mileage of 34 kmpl, Thunderbird’s refined & powerful engine is mated to a 5-speed sequential gearbox which sends power to the when through a chain drive.On the other hand, powered by a single cylinder, 4 stroke, twins-park engine, Thunderbird 350 generates a power of 19.8 bhp at 5,250rpm and 28nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Mated with a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox with one down and four up shift pattern its air-cooled engine is undoubted powerful & responsive even at high speeds. Its fuel efficiency is also decent with an overall mileage of 42kmpl.
Style & Design
The style factor is a key element of all models of Royal Enfield and Thunderbird is not an exception. In fact, the company has given a 360-degree design language to the new Thunderbird 500 which means it has got styling refreshes all around the bike. Thunderbird 500 is the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to get a 240 mm rear disc brake along with LED tail light.The Thunderbird 350 continues to carry the same silhouette as before. Some of its notable features include a digital meter console, a 20 liter tank, LED tail lamps and split seats with a removable rear seat which can be used as a luggage carrier.
Ride & Handling
No doubt, a ride on Thunderbird with its easy-rider ergonomics and laid-back handlebars makes it an absolute delight to cruise on open highways. The Thunderbird 500 is certainly the best handling new generation bike from Royal Enfield so far. It’s slightly forward placed foot pegs and the handlebar placement put the rider in a comfortable upright position. Apart from styling preferences, the Thunderbird is a ‘many roads’ bike which can tackle highway slog, city streets and a little dose of dirt very proficiently that can’t be found on any other bike in Royal Enfield’s stable..
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