Hero Achiever vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Comparison
Hero Achiever Vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Any question on your mind about which bike to buy? Compare Hero Achiever vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 on the basis of price, specifications & other features. Hero Achiever Price starts from Rs. 67,550 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Price starts from Rs. 2.07 lakh. The claimed mileage for the Hero Achiever is 51.8 kmpl and for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 30 kmpl. Hero Achiever is available in 7 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 comes with 5 colours. In technical specifications, Hero Achiever is powered by 149.1 cc engine where as Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is powered by 499 cc engine.
Engine
| Engine Type | Air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 149.1 cc | 499 cc |
| Power (PS@rpm) | 13.59 PS @ 8000 rpm | 27.5 PS @ 5250 rpm |
| Torque (Nm@rpm) | 12.80 Nm @ 5000 rpm | 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Bore | 57.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Stroke | 57.8 mm | 90 mm |
| No Of Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Valves (per cylinder) | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel System | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Ignition | Digital-DC CDI Ignition (AMI) Advanced Microprocessor Ignition | Digital Electronic Ignition |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Valve Per Cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Immobilizer | ||
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| No Of Gears | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
Brakes
| Brakes Front | Drum | Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Drum | Disc |
| Braking Type | Integrated Braking System |
Performance
| 0-60 kmph (sec) | 5.95 Sec | 4.65 Sec |
| Quarter Mile | 20.08s@102.74 kmph Sec | |
| Braking (60-0 kmph) | 20.11 Sec | |
| 20-80 kmph (kickdown) | ||
| 30-70 kmph (3rd gear) | ||
| 40-80 kmph (4th gear) | ||
| Braking (80-0 kmph) | 3.85s, 37.70m Sec Sec | |
| Braking (100-0 kmph) | ||
| Mileage (City) | ||
| Mileage (Highway) | 61.07 kmpl | |
| Mileage (Overall) | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl | 51.8 Kmpl | 30 Kmpl |
| 0-100 kmph (sec) | 17.45 Sec | |
| Top Speed (Km/h) | 105.16 Kmph | |
| 0-160 kmph | ||
| Braking 60-0 km/h | 20.11 Sec |
Suspension
| Chassis Type | Tubular , Diamond Type | Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member |
| Suspension-Front | Telescopic Hydraulic shock Absorbers | Telescopic Forks |
| Chassis | Tubular Diamond | Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member |
| Suspension-Rear | Swing Arm with adjustable Shock Absorber | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload |
Tyres
| Tyre Size | Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-80/100-18 | Front :-90/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18 |
| Wheel Size | Front :-18 Inch Rear :-18 Inch | Front :-19 inch Rear :-18 inch |
| Tyre Make | ||
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| Radial Tyre | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) | Alloy | Spoke |
| Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider) | 25 psi | 22 psi |
| Optimum Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion) |
Dimensions
| Dry Weight | ||
| Length*Width*Height | 2060*763*1086 | 2060*790*1205 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Length | 2060 mm | 2060 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 160 mm | 135 mm |
| Height | 1086 mm | 1205 mm |
| Seat Height | 800 mm | 775 mm |
| Width | 763 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel Capacity (Litres) | 13 L | 20 L |
| Kerb Weight | 139 kg | 199 Kg |
| Total Weight | ||
| Tail Light | Bulb | LED |
| Front Brake Diameter | 130 mm | 280 mm |
| Rear Brake Diameter | 130 mm | 240 mm |
Electricals
| Battery Type | Maintenance Free | DC |
| Charging Time | ||
| Motor Type | ||
| Motor Power | ||
| Fast Charging | ||
| Battery | 12 V, 5 Ah | 12 V, 14 Ah |
| Range | ||
| Head Lamp | Halogen | Halogen |
| Projector head light | ||
| Pilot Lamps | ||
| LED tail lights | ||
| Seat Opening Switch | ||
| Boot Light | ||
| Turn Signal Lamp | Bulb | Bulb |
| Alternator | ||
| Power Modes |
Features
| Cruise Control | ||
| ABS | no | Dual Channel |
| Body Type | Commuter Bikes | Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes |
| Body Graphics | ||
| Starting | Kick and Self Start | Kick and Self Start |
| Seat Type | Single | Split |
| Pass Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Analogue |
| Handle Type | ||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue |
| Trip Meter | Analogue | Digital |
| Charging point | ||
| Average Fuel economy | ||
| Digital Fuel Indicator | no | yes |
| Distance to Empty | ||
| Low Fuel Warning Lamp | Yes | |
| External Fuel Filling | ||
| Clock | ||
| Stand Alarm | ||
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | |
| Stepup Seat | ||
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | ||
| Projector Headlights | ||
| Passenger Backrest | ||
| Carry hook | ||
| Underseat storage | ||
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Air Cooled |
| Console | Analogue | Analogue and Digital |
| Anti Theft Alarm | ||
| Shutter Lock | ||
| Odometer | Analogue | Digital |
| Central Locking | ||
| Navigation | ||
| Mobile Connectivity | No | No |
| EBS | ||
| Service Due Indicator | ||
| Switchable ABS | ||
| DRLs | ||
| Keyless Ignition |
Warranty
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 5 | |
| Standard Warranty (kilometers) | 40000 | 10000 |
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