Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is ₹ 2,06,747 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is ₹ 2,05,528. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in 3 colours and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is available in 4 colours and 4 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thunderbird 500	Meteor 350
Price	₹ 2,06,747	₹ 2,05,528
Capacity	499 cc	349.34 cc
Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm	19.94 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Economy	28 kmpl	35 kmpl

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Royal Enfield

Thunderbird 500

ABS

₹ 2,06,747

Last Recorded Price

Royal Enfield

Meteor 350

Fireball

₹ 2,05,528

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Get Offers

Select Bike

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Royal Enfield

Thunderbird 500

ABS

Royal Enfield

Meteor 350

Fireball

Get Offers

Select Bike

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS
Images
Videos
Similar Comparisons
Expert Comparisons

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS
Images
Videos
Similar Comparisons
Expert Comparisons

Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	27.2 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	19.94 bhp @ 6,100 rpm
Max Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm	27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	489
Top Speed (kmph)	--	112
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	499	349.34
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	32.6
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	28	35
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 4 Up
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	84	72
Stroke (mm)	90	85.8
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1	9.5:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Clutch	--	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.5	3
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus	Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	300
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	2
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	270
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	1
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C	140/70 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	36

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12V 14Ah	12 V - 8 Ah VRLA

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Marine	Fireball Red
	Flicker	Fireball Blue
	Stone	Fireball Matt Green
		Fireball Black Custom

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

119 Ratings

4.6/5

739 Ratings

Rating Parameters

4.5

Visual Appeal

4.7

Visual Appeal

4.1

Reliability

4.4

Reliability

4.3

Performance

4.6

Performance

4.5

Comfort

4.6

Comfort

3.6

Service Experience

4.2

Service Experience

3.5

Value for Money

4.4

Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

TORQUE MONSTER

Very much surprised about the negative review of this Macho 500cc. I own this machine

Dynamic

Superb bike with a dynamic build and curve having overall solid performance. The aver

Images of Meteor 350 & Thunderbird 500

Royal Enfield

Meteor 350

414

Royal Enfield

Thunderbird 500

Videos of Meteor 350 & Thunderbird 500

2022 Yezdi Roadster vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison | Price, Features & Specs | BikeWale

By BikeWale Team2 years ago

20,205 Views

271 Likes

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	195	191
Seat Height (mm)	775	765
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	170
Overall Length (mm)	2,060	2,140
Overall Width (mm)	790	845
Overall Height (mm)	1,205	1,140
Wheelbase (mm)	1,350	1,400
Chassis Type	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member	Twin Downtube Spine Frame

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--
Shift Light

Cruise Control	--
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	Tripper Navigation

Standard Warranty (year)	--	3
Standard Warranty (km)	--	30000

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350