Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is ₹ 2,06,747 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is ₹ 2,14,241. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in 3 colours and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is available in 2 colours. 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 Thunderbird 500X.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thunderbird 500	Thunderbird 500X
Price	₹ 2,06,747	₹ 2,14,241
Capacity	499 cc	499 cc
Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Economy	28 kmpl	31 kmpl

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Thunderbird 500

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₹ 2,06,747

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Thunderbird 500X

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₹ 2,14,241

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Thunderbird 500

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	27.2 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	27.2 bhp @ 5,250 rpm
Max Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm	41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	--
Top Speed (kmph)	--	--
Riding Modes	--	--
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	499	499
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	28	31
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	--
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	84	84
Stroke (mm)	90	90
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1	8.5 : 1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	--	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.5	3.5
Emission Standard	BS4	BS4

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel	41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus	win gas charged shock absorbers
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	280
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	240
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	--
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	18
Front Tyre Size	90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM	90 / 90 - 19" - 52 P TL
Rear Tyre Size	120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C	120 / 80 - 18" - 62 P TL
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--	--
Instrument Console	--	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator	--	--
Average Speed	--	--
OTA Updates	--	--
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	Analogue
Gear Indicator	--	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--	--
Battery	12V 14Ah	12V 14Ah

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

Colours

	Marine	Getaway Orange
	Flicker	Drifter Blue
	Stone

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

119 Ratings

4.8/5

106 Ratings

Rating Parameters

4.5

Visual Appeal

4.8

Visual Appeal

4.1

Reliability

4.7

Reliability

4.3

Performance

4.7

Performance

4.5

Comfort

4.8

Comfort

3.6

Service Experience

4.8

Service Experience

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TORQUE MONSTER

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

Multi purpose bike

It is as smooth as car. Not so stylish but very good looking bike. It performs upto y

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	195	197
Seat Height (mm)	775	--
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	135
Overall Length (mm)	2,060	2,040
Overall Width (mm)	790	830
Overall Height (mm)	1,205	1,140
Wheelbase (mm)	1,350	1,350
Chassis Type	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member	Single down tube

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--	--
Headlight Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	--	--
Turn Signal	--	--
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	--	--

Standard Warranty (year)	--	--
Standard Warranty (km)	--	--

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

GPS & Navigation	--	--
USB Charging Port	--	--

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X