4.3/5
10 years ago
Rajeev
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Style
the styling is pretty good. Has a distinct road presence. Projector light and led tail light enhances the over all look.
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
performance of the engine is pretty good. It has good low down torque and an all day cruising speed of 80-100kmph. Considering the bigger 500cc engine, it still gives a decent fuel economy of 31kmpl on highway and 26kmpl in city driving condition which i feel is pretty good. Being fuel injected i never faced starting problem in my last 10,000km drive. Gearbox seems to be a bit knotchy. Flase neutral is more frequent from 2nd to 3rd. Although the bike can reach a speed of 130+, it seems to be more comfortable at 80-90kmph. At that speed the vehicle just glides like butter in a hot pan.
Ride quality & handling
ride quality is good but there is still space for impovement. The rider seat is bigger and somewhat comfortable for long drives as compared to the rear seat which is very small with less cusion. As far as handling is concerned it will surprise you with its outstanding cornering speed. The only problem i see is the noise the front fork makes while going through every road bumbs.
Final words
over all royal enfield has improved the quality of the bike and thunderbird is very different from the other models...Its comfortable, comes with front and rear disk brake, comfortable foot peg angles, digital guages, bigger tank, efi engine. In my 10,000km ride, i havent faced broken clutch cable, or throttle cable or problems related to cold starting.. So in a way royal enfield has come a long way.
Areas of improvement
"quality" --- this is what royal enfield has to improve. The paint quality, nuts n bolts, rubber pipes, tubes, rubber mountings are still of inferior quality and needs constant attention. The digital guage looks good but is inaccurate and has a history of malfucntion. The engine still leaks oil from rocker head. Partial chain cover would have been a better addition. The manual mentions a maintenance free battery ( 12v 14ah mf) but the bike came with an ordinary battery (even dealers has no explanation). Hope royal enfield looks into it and make the necessary corrections. Service quality also needs to be improved.
Pros
style, digital dial, huge petrol tank, torque, decent average
cons
paint finish keeps peeling, dial guage malfunction, inferior quality of rubber parts
TORQUE MONSTER
1 year ago
M Abdul Kareem
Very much surprised about the negative review of this Macho 500cc. I own this machine For 10 years, mine is a 2013 model and Today is 2023 almost the year's end but still, this bull Never ever gives up and makes me feel shit and done. The fact is that I own this bull as my family member. I care for this bull. My maintenance is just 3000/- a year and I have just changed my tires and clutch wire now . No major issues so far I have ridden to 25000kms. The torque of this bull is no match with any bike. I have touched 150+ with a curd weight of 200kg of this bike + mine 95kg. The only drawback is weight apart no major issues.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Change oils every 5000kms , chain sprocket every 15kms and carburettor if if want a lesser power but more durability
Was this review helpful?
0
0
No Quality
1 year ago
Jayaraj K Raghavan
The engine is excellent Overall Quality is very poor. The braking system is Very weak & Non Comfortable. Electrical items are very cheep quality. Material quality is very poor.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Verry Un Comfortable
Was this review helpful?
0
0
Royal enfield thunderbird 500 owner review
1 year ago
Vikas
I have purchased this bike in 2019. It is great to ride it. It is fun to ride it having 500 cc engine. It looks very good. It has great performance. I have served it in royal enfield service center. Pros1. Very good for riding.2. Great torque and power.3. Beautiful look.4. Tough body.5. Fun to ride.Con.1. Very poor average per liter. 2. Costly maintenance. 3. Heavy to handle. 4. Engine is not refined as compared to other brands.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Service at an authorized service center. Change oil on 3000 km. Put oil on the chain after 500 km. Check the brake every 500 km. Use tubeless tyres. Ride every 3 to 4 days a week.
Was this review helpful?
0
0
Birdie yaar
2 years ago
Jagannathsamal
I bought this for 2,00,000on the road market price. My riding experience on this bullet is awesome. It is 4-5 years old. I am still using it. It's worth it. My riding experience is too good. Its look is dashing in black color. I have also bought a black color helmet matching my bullet. Its service mileage is good. You can easily trust.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Was this review helpful?
0
0
The worst bike ever
2 years ago
Kam
I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying this bike. I rather would recommend honda who gives less maintenance bikes.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Get service done every alternate day
Was this review helpful?
4
2
Thunderbird the perfect cruiser cum scrambler
3 years ago
Gaurang Zalariya
Bike is in excellent condition rarely used. Timely services done. It was with me like a baby with full of care. Perfect acceleration perfect comfort made for long routes nice pickup. Hassle free ride. Ride it like a king. The thing I want to say that you have to maintain your bike or vehicle as each and every vehicle required. So that the bike mileage will boost up second thing is that everyone suggest you to service your bike timely and by professionals that means in registered company service centers only.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
2
0
King on the road
4 years ago
Vinod Nair
Buying experience was good , the team at the showroom helped me in getting my bike ready. When you ride this bike you will feel you are the kings moving on the road.You will feel more comfortable ride long distance. The thunderbird 500 looks very beautiful with 20 litre tank shape. It looks more beautiful when you put on side stand.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
You should service your bike at the Authorized service centre only for genuine spare parts.
Was this review helpful?
3
2
Bike for daily commute and touring too
4 years ago
Ajay
I bought the bike in 2014 since then i have done around 11000 km both in city mainly commuting to office market and also have done short and long tours my bike has a shiny black colour with some chrome thrown in the bike has a great pickup and also lot of low end and middle end torque the low end torque is especially useful in stop and go city traffic the seating posture is upright so that it is comfortable for touring the shock absorbers are fine and one does not feel any bumps except the potholes the seat is meant for cruising but the shape hurts your back after 2 hours of riding the brakes are ok with abs now in the new model the comfortable cruising speed is between 100 kmph the brake shoes require cleaning as sometime a squeaking sound comes also i had got the tank replaced as it got rusted inside it was only 4 months i had bought the bike it was replaced free of cost as it was under warranty the headlamp has a drl which looks cool all lights are led the clutch cable is prone to getting broken the engine is smooth and revs easily and the pickup is great overall a good bike
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
1
0
Inferior spare parts
4 years ago
Jayesh
I brought this in 2014 july month. There was no issues till i rode and done 2nd service. First complaint was with petrol gauge sensor's. It wasn't working and they had replaced. But it got failed repeatedly. 2nd issue was with the self start. Almost all the parts with related to this issue was replaced. At-last from dasarahalli showroom they have changed the wiring which cost me around 5500/- i feel the parts are not upto the mark and inferior in quality. I won't recommend this vehicle to anyone.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Self start is a big issue after 1 year. Initially it starts with battery and you will end with changing the wiring.
Was this review helpful?
1
1
Ride for joy
4 years ago
Deepak
I own this bike for 5 years and it’s amazingly comfortable and reliable i have drive 300 kms in a day with this bike. Service cost is like any royal enfield bike. Has an extreme high speed as powered by 500 cc engine with good mileage of 32 km/ litre. Never gave problem and felt any unnecessary vibration in this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Service at 4000 kms or 4 months.
Was this review helpful?
4
0
TORQUE MONSTER
1 year ago
M Abdul Kareem
Very much surprised about the negative review of this Macho 500cc. I own this machine For 10 years, mine is a 2013 model and Today is 2023 almost the year's end but still, this bull Never ever gives up and makes me feel shit and done. The fact is that I own this bull as my family member. I care for this bull. My maintenance is just 3000/- a year and I have just changed my tires and clutch wire now . No major issues so far I have ridden to 25000kms. The torque of this bull is no match with any bike. I have touched 150+ with a curd weight of 200kg of this bike + mine 95kg. The only drawback is weight apart no major issues.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Change oils every 5000kms , chain sprocket every 15kms and carburettor if if want a lesser power but more durability
Was this review helpful?
0
0
No Quality
1 year ago
Jayaraj K Raghavan
The engine is excellent Overall Quality is very poor. The braking system is Very weak & Non Comfortable. Electrical items are very cheep quality. Material quality is very poor.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Verry Un Comfortable
Was this review helpful?
0
0
Royal enfield thunderbird 500 owner review
1 year ago
Vikas
I have purchased this bike in 2019. It is great to ride it. It is fun to ride it having 500 cc engine. It looks very good. It has great performance. I have served it in royal enfield service center. Pros1. Very good for riding.2. Great torque and power.3. Beautiful look.4. Tough body.5. Fun to ride.Con.1. Very poor average per liter. 2. Costly maintenance. 3. Heavy to handle. 4. Engine is not refined as compared to other brands.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Service at an authorized service center. Change oil on 3000 km. Put oil on the chain after 500 km. Check the brake every 500 km. Use tubeless tyres. Ride every 3 to 4 days a week.
Was this review helpful?
0
0
Birdie yaar
2 years ago
Jagannathsamal
I bought this for 2,00,000on the road market price. My riding experience on this bullet is awesome. It is 4-5 years old. I am still using it. It's worth it. My riding experience is too good. Its look is dashing in black color. I have also bought a black color helmet matching my bullet. Its service mileage is good. You can easily trust.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Was this review helpful?
0
0
The worst bike ever
2 years ago
Kam
I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying this bike. I rather would recommend honda who gives less maintenance bikes.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Get service done every alternate day
Was this review helpful?
4
2
Thunderbird the perfect cruiser cum scrambler
3 years ago
Gaurang Zalariya
Bike is in excellent condition rarely used. Timely services done. It was with me like a baby with full of care. Perfect acceleration perfect comfort made for long routes nice pickup. Hassle free ride. Ride it like a king. The thing I want to say that you have to maintain your bike or vehicle as each and every vehicle required. So that the bike mileage will boost up second thing is that everyone suggest you to service your bike timely and by professionals that means in registered company service centers only.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
2
0
King on the road
4 years ago
Vinod Nair
Buying experience was good , the team at the showroom helped me in getting my bike ready. When you ride this bike you will feel you are the kings moving on the road.You will feel more comfortable ride long distance. The thunderbird 500 looks very beautiful with 20 litre tank shape. It looks more beautiful when you put on side stand.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
You should service your bike at the Authorized service centre only for genuine spare parts.
Was this review helpful?
3
2
Bike for daily commute and touring too
4 years ago
Ajay
I bought the bike in 2014 since then i have done around 11000 km both in city mainly commuting to office market and also have done short and long tours my bike has a shiny black colour with some chrome thrown in the bike has a great pickup and also lot of low end and middle end torque the low end torque is especially useful in stop and go city traffic the seating posture is upright so that it is comfortable for touring the shock absorbers are fine and one does not feel any bumps except the potholes the seat is meant for cruising but the shape hurts your back after 2 hours of riding the brakes are ok with abs now in the new model the comfortable cruising speed is between 100 kmph the brake shoes require cleaning as sometime a squeaking sound comes also i had got the tank replaced as it got rusted inside it was only 4 months i had bought the bike it was replaced free of cost as it was under warranty the headlamp has a drl which looks cool all lights are led the clutch cable is prone to getting broken the engine is smooth and revs easily and the pickup is great overall a good bike
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
1
0
Inferior spare parts
4 years ago
Jayesh
I brought this in 2014 july month. There was no issues till i rode and done 2nd service. First complaint was with petrol gauge sensor's. It wasn't working and they had replaced. But it got failed repeatedly. 2nd issue was with the self start. Almost all the parts with related to this issue was replaced. At-last from dasarahalli showroom they have changed the wiring which cost me around 5500/- i feel the parts are not upto the mark and inferior in quality. I won't recommend this vehicle to anyone.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Self start is a big issue after 1 year. Initially it starts with battery and you will end with changing the wiring.
Was this review helpful?
1
1
Ride for joy
4 years ago
Deepak
I own this bike for 5 years and it’s amazingly comfortable and reliable i have drive 300 kms in a day with this bike. Service cost is like any royal enfield bike. Has an extreme high speed as powered by 500 cc engine with good mileage of 32 km/ litre. Never gave problem and felt any unnecessary vibration in this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Service at 4000 kms or 4 months.
Was this review helpful?
4
0
TORQUE MONSTER
1 year ago
M Abdul Kareem
Very much surprised about the negative review of this Macho 500cc. I own this machine For 10 years, mine is a 2013 model and Today is 2023 almost the year's end but still, this bull Never ever gives up and makes me feel shit and done. The fact is that I own this bull as my family member. I care for this bull. My maintenance is just 3000/- a year and I have just changed my tires and clutch wire now . No major issues so far I have ridden to 25000kms. The torque of this bull is no match with any bike. I have touched 150+ with a curd weight of 200kg of this bike + mine 95kg. The only drawback is weight apart no major issues.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Change oils every 5000kms , chain sprocket every 15kms and carburettor if if want a lesser power but more durability
Was this review helpful?
0
0
No Quality
1 year ago
Jayaraj K Raghavan
The engine is excellent Overall Quality is very poor. The braking system is Very weak & Non Comfortable. Electrical items are very cheep quality. Material quality is very poor.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Verry Un Comfortable
Was this review helpful?
0
0
Royal enfield thunderbird 500 owner review
1 year ago
Vikas
I have purchased this bike in 2019. It is great to ride it. It is fun to ride it having 500 cc engine. It looks very good. It has great performance. I have served it in royal enfield service center. Pros1. Very good for riding.2. Great torque and power.3. Beautiful look.4. Tough body.5. Fun to ride.Con.1. Very poor average per liter. 2. Costly maintenance. 3. Heavy to handle. 4. Engine is not refined as compared to other brands.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Service at an authorized service center. Change oil on 3000 km. Put oil on the chain after 500 km. Check the brake every 500 km. Use tubeless tyres. Ride every 3 to 4 days a week.
Was this review helpful?
0
0
Birdie yaar
2 years ago
Jagannathsamal
I bought this for 2,00,000on the road market price. My riding experience on this bullet is awesome. It is 4-5 years old. I am still using it. It's worth it. My riding experience is too good. Its look is dashing in black color. I have also bought a black color helmet matching my bullet. Its service mileage is good. You can easily trust.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Was this review helpful?
0
0
The worst bike ever
2 years ago
Kam
I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying this bike. I rather would recommend honda who gives less maintenance bikes.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Get service done every alternate day
Was this review helpful?
4
2
Thunderbird the perfect cruiser cum scrambler
3 years ago
Gaurang Zalariya
Bike is in excellent condition rarely used. Timely services done. It was with me like a baby with full of care. Perfect acceleration perfect comfort made for long routes nice pickup. Hassle free ride. Ride it like a king. The thing I want to say that you have to maintain your bike or vehicle as each and every vehicle required. So that the bike mileage will boost up second thing is that everyone suggest you to service your bike timely and by professionals that means in registered company service centers only.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
2
0
King on the road
4 years ago
Vinod Nair
Buying experience was good , the team at the showroom helped me in getting my bike ready. When you ride this bike you will feel you are the kings moving on the road.You will feel more comfortable ride long distance. The thunderbird 500 looks very beautiful with 20 litre tank shape. It looks more beautiful when you put on side stand.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
You should service your bike at the Authorized service centre only for genuine spare parts.
Was this review helpful?
3
2
Bike for daily commute and touring too
4 years ago
Ajay
I bought the bike in 2014 since then i have done around 11000 km both in city mainly commuting to office market and also have done short and long tours my bike has a shiny black colour with some chrome thrown in the bike has a great pickup and also lot of low end and middle end torque the low end torque is especially useful in stop and go city traffic the seating posture is upright so that it is comfortable for touring the shock absorbers are fine and one does not feel any bumps except the potholes the seat is meant for cruising but the shape hurts your back after 2 hours of riding the brakes are ok with abs now in the new model the comfortable cruising speed is between 100 kmph the brake shoes require cleaning as sometime a squeaking sound comes also i had got the tank replaced as it got rusted inside it was only 4 months i had bought the bike it was replaced free of cost as it was under warranty the headlamp has a drl which looks cool all lights are led the clutch cable is prone to getting broken the engine is smooth and revs easily and the pickup is great overall a good bike
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
1
0
Inferior spare parts
4 years ago
Jayesh
I brought this in 2014 july month. There was no issues till i rode and done 2nd service. First complaint was with petrol gauge sensor's. It wasn't working and they had replaced. But it got failed repeatedly. 2nd issue was with the self start. Almost all the parts with related to this issue was replaced. At-last from dasarahalli showroom they have changed the wiring which cost me around 5500/- i feel the parts are not upto the mark and inferior in quality. I won't recommend this vehicle to anyone.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Self start is a big issue after 1 year. Initially it starts with battery and you will end with changing the wiring.
Was this review helpful?
1
1
Ride for joy
4 years ago
Deepak
I own this bike for 5 years and it’s amazingly comfortable and reliable i have drive 300 kms in a day with this bike. Service cost is like any royal enfield bike. Has an extreme high speed as powered by 500 cc engine with good mileage of 32 km/ litre. Never gave problem and felt any unnecessary vibration in this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Service at 4000 kms or 4 months.
Was this review helpful?
4
0
TORQUE MONSTER
1 year ago
M Abdul Kareem
Very much surprised about the negative review of this Macho 500cc. I own this machine For 10 years, mine is a 2013 model and Today is 2023 almost the year's end but still, this bull Never ever gives up and makes me feel shit and done. The fact is that I own this bull as my family member. I care for this bull. My maintenance is just 3000/- a year and I have just changed my tires and clutch wire now . No major issues so far I have ridden to 25000kms. The torque of this bull is no match with any bike. I have touched 150+ with a curd weight of 200kg of this bike + mine 95kg. The only drawback is weight apart no major issues.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Change oils every 5000kms , chain sprocket every 15kms and carburettor if if want a lesser power but more durability
Was this review helpful?
0
0
No Quality
1 year ago
Jayaraj K Raghavan
The engine is excellent Overall Quality is very poor. The braking system is Very weak & Non Comfortable. Electrical items are very cheep quality. Material quality is very poor.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Verry Un Comfortable
Was this review helpful?
0
0
Royal enfield thunderbird 500 owner review
1 year ago
Vikas
I have purchased this bike in 2019. It is great to ride it. It is fun to ride it having 500 cc engine. It looks very good. It has great performance. I have served it in royal enfield service center. Pros1. Very good for riding.2. Great torque and power.3. Beautiful look.4. Tough body.5. Fun to ride.Con.1. Very poor average per liter. 2. Costly maintenance. 3. Heavy to handle. 4. Engine is not refined as compared to other brands.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Service at an authorized service center. Change oil on 3000 km. Put oil on the chain after 500 km. Check the brake every 500 km. Use tubeless tyres. Ride every 3 to 4 days a week.
Was this review helpful?
0
0
Birdie yaar
2 years ago
Jagannathsamal
I bought this for 2,00,000on the road market price. My riding experience on this bullet is awesome. It is 4-5 years old. I am still using it. It's worth it. My riding experience is too good. Its look is dashing in black color. I have also bought a black color helmet matching my bullet. Its service mileage is good. You can easily trust.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Was this review helpful?
0
0
The worst bike ever
2 years ago
Kam
I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying this bike. I rather would recommend honda who gives less maintenance bikes.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Get service done every alternate day
Was this review helpful?
4
2
Thunderbird the perfect cruiser cum scrambler
3 years ago
Gaurang Zalariya
Bike is in excellent condition rarely used. Timely services done. It was with me like a baby with full of care. Perfect acceleration perfect comfort made for long routes nice pickup. Hassle free ride. Ride it like a king. The thing I want to say that you have to maintain your bike or vehicle as each and every vehicle required. So that the bike mileage will boost up second thing is that everyone suggest you to service your bike timely and by professionals that means in registered company service centers only.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Was this review helpful?
2
0
King on the road
4 years ago
Vinod Nair
Buying experience was good , the team at the showroom helped me in getting my bike ready. When you ride this bike you will feel you are the kings moving on the road.You will feel more comfortable ride long distance. The thunderbird 500 looks very beautiful with 20 litre tank shape. It looks more beautiful when you put on side stand.
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(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
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Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
You should service your bike at the Authorized service centre only for genuine spare parts.
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Bike for daily commute and touring too
4 years ago
Ajay
I bought the bike in 2014 since then i have done around 11000 km both in city mainly commuting to office market and also have done short and long tours my bike has a shiny black colour with some chrome thrown in the bike has a great pickup and also lot of low end and middle end torque the low end torque is especially useful in stop and go city traffic the seating posture is upright so that it is comfortable for touring the shock absorbers are fine and one does not feel any bumps except the potholes the seat is meant for cruising but the shape hurts your back after 2 hours of riding the brakes are ok with abs now in the new model the comfortable cruising speed is between 100 kmph the brake shoes require cleaning as sometime a squeaking sound comes also i had got the tank replaced as it got rusted inside it was only 4 months i had bought the bike it was replaced free of cost as it was under warranty the headlamp has a drl which looks cool all lights are led the clutch cable is prone to getting broken the engine is smooth and revs easily and the pickup is great overall a good bike
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(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
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Inferior spare parts
4 years ago
Jayesh
I brought this in 2014 july month. There was no issues till i rode and done 2nd service. First complaint was with petrol gauge sensor's. It wasn't working and they had replaced. But it got failed repeatedly. 2nd issue was with the self start. Almost all the parts with related to this issue was replaced. At-last from dasarahalli showroom they have changed the wiring which cost me around 5500/- i feel the parts are not upto the mark and inferior in quality. I won't recommend this vehicle to anyone.
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(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Self start is a big issue after 1 year. Initially it starts with battery and you will end with changing the wiring.
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Ride for joy
4 years ago
Deepak
I own this bike for 5 years and it’s amazingly comfortable and reliable i have drive 300 kms in a day with this bike. Service cost is like any royal enfield bike. Has an extreme high speed as powered by 500 cc engine with good mileage of 32 km/ litre. Never gave problem and felt any unnecessary vibration in this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Service at 4000 kms or 4 months.
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