Jawa 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Price starts at Rs. 2.15 Lakh which is Rs. 178 costlier than base model of Jawa 350 priced at Rs. 2.15 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Jawa 350 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Jawa 350 is powered by 334 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is powered by 499 cc cc engine. Jawa 350 is available in 4 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Jawa 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Jawa Motorcycles 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

Key Highlights Jawa Motorcycles 350 STDRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500X ABS
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single cylinder 4 stroke, air-cooled
Max Power 22.57 PS 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm

Jawa Motorcycles 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa Motorcycles 350 STDRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500X ABS
Rating
259 reviews
29 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Motorcycles Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.15 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 2.15 Lakh
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single cylinder 4 stroke, air-cooled
Max Power 22.57 PS 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 350 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 5,887 @ 6% (36 months)
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Insurance Rs. 13,135 350 Insurance ...
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single cylinder 4 stroke, air-cooled
Engine Displacement
334 cc
499 cc
Max Power
22.57 PS
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
28.1 Nm
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs4
Bore
81 mm
...
Stroke
65 mm
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No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
8.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
32 kmpl

Suspension-Front
...
Telescopic forks
Chassis
...
Single Down Tube
Suspension-Rear
...
Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-90/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
22 psi

Dry Weight
184 kg
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Seat height
790 mm
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Length*Width*Height
...
2040*830*1140
Wheelbase
1449 mm
1350 mm
Length
...
2040 mm
Ground Clearance
178 mm
135 mm
Height
...
1140 mm
Width
...
830 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.2 Liters
20 L
Kerb Weight
194 Kg
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Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
240 mm

LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
LED Projector
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Console
...
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Jawa 350

  • Extremely attractive appearance
  • Strong engine
  • Handles well and brakes feel sharp

Jawa 350

  • The engine is vibey and sounds harsh
  • Poor pillion comfort
  • Speedometer is unreadable on the move
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. For long Drive Which one is good JAWA or Royal Enfield Thunderbird?
  • Thats true, Jawa is a city bike with a contradictory gear box, i.e., seating posture is for the city, but gear box is for the highway. Also Jawa's pickup had no competition in those earlier days, but now things are different, with plenty of options. Young boys maturing to ride bikes will prefer sporty bikes. Jawa will be preferred by more mature men starting from around their 30s, and by that time men will be family men and for them a short seat like that in Jawa will not serve their family purposes. So most men who are Jawa enthusiasts will have to drop their enthusiasm for Jawa and opt for other options. Lack of tubeless tyre options will also deter many from opting a Jawa. If Classic Legends do not take these into consideration, then Jawa might have a bleak future.
  • Hello Daniel, both bikes are very capable and very retro in their looks. The Jawa however has an edge in the performance department. If you are looking for leasurely cruising then the Thunderbird will suffice. However if you need a higher speed and the benefit of a sixth gear to cruise at higher speeds, yet at lower rpm, then it has to be the Jawa. Why don't you take a test drive of both and then decide.
  • Thunderbird is best one. Jawa is a city bike not a tourer
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Q. What the difference between Jawa bikes and Royal Enfield in reference to price, performance, service etc. Is it true that the waiting period for Jawa bikes is 6 month
  • I don't think you've made a ride with the jawa, because the performance is much better than the Enfield ones.Enfield truly lacks power and in terms of smoothness and handling Enfield isn't even close.where enfield gets the benchmark is the service cost and volume of the bike
  • Costlier than Royal Enfield . In performance Royal Enfield is good. Regarding service wehave wait until it hits the road. Regarding waiting period it is falsely over hyped by jawa. To create more booking.
  • Waiting period is 8 months. Booked it today. RE is far inferior compared Jawa in ride quality, comfort, handling, pick up, smoothness, Fewer or no vibrations etc.
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Q. Which is the best bike Jawa Classic or RE 350?
  • 24 years ago i have driven old jawa for thousands of KM . It will thrill me every time i touch the handle bar & pump it to alive the engine. The exhaust thump & interval between the next thump cant say in words. Flick & Kick is a wonderful experience . I used to get mileage around 30 kmpl to 35 kmpl. Now to coming new jawa . I went test ride new jawa with imaginations & drove more than 210 km i got mileage of 18 kmpl. Engine is powerful till 110 km/hr then it straining to climb speed with vibrations & becomes too noisy .The exhaust sound is like hero splendor bike. There are lots welding visually seen around new jawa . They recreated visibly old jawa . Visually good bike. I didn"t get moved or ringed & impressed while riding.I never need a bike for visual pleasure
  • Can you please explain, why RE is best compared to Jawa
  • Jawa classic
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Jawa Motorcycles 350 Vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X?

The Jawa 350 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X by Rs. 178.

Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X?

For the STD version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 350 produces 22.57 PS of power and 28.1 Nm of torque. Whereas for the ABS version, 499 cc Petrol engine of Thunderbird 500X produces 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Jawa 350
  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X
  • 350
    Ek dam kharab service he 

    Ek dam kharab service he balangir showroom pe 2month hogya diya hu stating problem slove nahi kar pa rahe he.Upar se bol rahe ki sama nahi mil raha he aayega toh karenge pura luksan me pad gya jawa bike leke.

    0
    RabindraKumarMeher (Top ZW Voice) 1 week ago
  • 350
    The jawa classic 350 is a 

    The jawa classic 350 is a vintage oriented bike it represents manly good with its strong body like a man and soft heart like man it's made for man of culture so don't expect modern comforts and other things from a vintage style ghost bike, Jawa classic 350

    0
    Padamata (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • 350
    Got my jawa maroon classic 

    Got my jawa maroon classic in 2020.Didn't get to ride much.But whatever i rode, I was utterly disappointed.The vehicle is too heavy to pull or push.The rear wheel appears to spin hard.When asked the showroom mechanic, He said it was due to a 'large rim'!!!!! the clutch lever is so hard it results in wrist aching.No solution from the mechanic.The sound is not impressive, And it is on the irritating side.The sound that continues for some time after the engine is stalled after a ride is even more irritating.Riding comfortably for short distances is fine, But can be painful in long hauls.Pick-up, Speed, Etc are ok.Now the major flaws.Within one year, The silencer and the leg guards started rusting, And surprisingly, The silencer developed holes too! so much so for the mahindra quality.Try parking the vehicle on the centre stand.You should be a weight lifter!!! overall, The vehicle looks awesome although do not replicate the original jawa.The quality of the materials is pathetic.Mechanics such as hardness in wheel spin, Clutch lever, And center stand are painful to the rider.The sound is unimpressive and irritating.The mileage is not great.

    1
    Samuel (Verified User) 2 months ago
  • 350
    3.8
    The bike is powerful and 

    The bike is powerful and comfortable.The engine is more stable.Good ground clearance.Exhaust sound is amazing.

    1
    Manoj (Verified User) 2 months ago
  • 350
    ALL GOOD SO FAR but NO COMPARISION 

    All good so far but no comparision with hardly.Want to buy it on day one.Dealer near by town please -639001 tn.

    0
    Srinivasan (Verified User) 3 months ago
  • 350
    Bad service 

    Ek dum jhatu service hai bilkul jhatu very bad service

    0
    Anonymous 3 weeks ago
  • 350
    3.8
    Everyones dream 

    Buying experienceIt was good but not like ktm where the customer is treated very wellTaking a bike has to be everyones dream maybe Java is unaware of that feelingRiding experienceMalegaon 110 km from Nashik is a complete highway but still had to face a lot of problems of ground clearanceIf the weight of both the rider and the pillion is above 120 then the rumble strip also touches the engine guard with easeAnd this seat will give you the most Pain He is very painfulServicing and maintenanceThere are some problems due to the service center in NashikThe brakes in front of the vehicle which work and it is excellent but if you talk about the back brakes then you will get a lack of confidenceMaintenance is a little expensiveAccessories are also very expensive brand money is taken branded quality is not givenThere is no answer to this bike when it comes to looksWhen you go on the road everyone sees this beauty and keeps lookingPeople are very happy to see Java in the era of the 1970s and 1980s Seeing their happiness you also get a lot of happinessThat you have bought some very valuable bikeperformance etcThe performance was very good 10 hours and 600 km chant were very goodThe high speed could not go above 120There is really no answer to the vibration You do not feel any vibration till the speed of 80 and when you go above 90 you start lightly and around 100 you feel very wellIt is fun to drive the bike in front of the 3rd gear in the 1st and 2nd the vehicle gets hot oven for 15 minutes.Good enough for the highway but not for the cityPros and consProsVery good looking vehicleNice riding experiance as wellNo vibrationSilent killerABS ahead is very goodCons:Very low ground clearanceLow speedLow mileage

    0
    Shubham (Verified User) 4 years ago
  • 350
    1.8
    Small pots 

    the most important thing is that its not build keeping indian roads in mind you will feel very embarrassing when you will ride with friends who owns royal Enfield as you ride double in this bike you will hear a noise in every bumper due to low space secondary this bike get heated like a burning wood and the cooling condenser will work but very late but not as expected you will feel as if its there only for show piece thirdly bike got a noise from the front folks when ever it will fall in a small pots or hole any thing on road and ita not in all bikes but there is a noise in every bike whenever i go to service center they all take whole day but they couldn't repair it you will find similar cases with other owners someones says engine noise someone says they are facing a noise from back side suspension and company will give a ghanta about your complains and response are so poor tht you will feel as bakra as i am feelin now though i love this bike because i invested 2 lakh on it money makes you love anything my suggestion is very clear to everyone take it aur leave it and if company is reading it than i will say can i get my money back

    2
    Vickysingh (Verified User) 3 years ago
  • 350
    Got my jawa maroon classic 

    Got my jawa maroon classic in july 2018.Didn't get to ride much.But whatever i rode, I was utterly disappointed.The vehicle is too heavy to pull or push.The rear wheel appears to spin hard.When asked the showroom mechanic, He says it is due to 'large rim'!!!!! the clutch lever is so hard it results in wrist aching.No solution from the mechanic.Sound is not impressive, And, In fact, It is on the irritating side.The sound that continues for sometime after the engine is stalled after a ride is even more irritating.Riding comfort for short distances is fine, But can be painful in long hauls.Pick up, Speed etc are ok.Now the major flaws.Within one year, The silencer and the leg guards started rusting, And surprisingly, Silencer developed holes too! so much so for the mahindra quality.Try parking the vehicle on centre stand.You should be a weight lifter!!!overall, The vehicle looks are awesome although do not replicate the original jawa.Quality of the materials is pathetic.Mechanics such as hardness in wheel spin, Clutch lever and centre stand are painful to the rider.Sound is unimpressive and irritating.Mileage is not great.

    1
    Tachyboyaj (Verified User) 10 months ago
  • 350
    Got my Jawa maroon classic 

    Got my jawa maroon classic in july 2018.Didn't get to ride much.But whatever i rode, I was utterly disappointed.The vehicle is too heavy to pull or push.The rear wheel appears to spin hard.When asked the showroom mechanic, He says it is due to 'large rim'!!!!! the clutch lever is so hard it results in wrist aching.No solution from the mechanic.Sound is not impressive, And, In fact, It is on the irritating side.The sound that continues for sometime after the engine is stalled after a ride is even more irritating.Riding comfort for short distances is fine, But can be painful in long hauls.Pick up, Speed etc are ok.Now the major flaws.Within one year, The silencer and the leg guards started rusting, And surprisingly, Silencer developed holes too! so much so for the mahindra quality.Try parking the vehicle on centre stand.You should be a weight lifter!!!overall, The vehicle looks are awesome although do not replicate the original jawa.Quality of the materials is pathetic.Mechanics such as hardness in wheel spin, Clutch lever and centre stand are painful to the rider.Sound is unimpressive and irritating.Mileage is not great.

    3
    Vj (Verified User) 1 year ago
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  • Thunderbird 500X
    4.2
    Thunderbird ma 

    Amazing experience after riding the thunderbird machine, One of the most beautiful experience in my life

    0
    Harsh (Verified User) 6 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500X
    3.8
    The overall experience is 

    The overall experience is good but the bike could have more colours.Seats are really comfortable and the positioning of handles are also perfect.It's been more than 3 years i am having this beauty and it's worth the money.Though in comparison of continental gt 650 it's mileage is slightly less.

    0
    Priyanshu (Verified User) 11 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500X
    The bike is very comfortable 

    The bike is very comfortable to drive like so body pain or no hand pain.Best bike for a long drive.Mileage is1ok for this 650cc engine.

    0
    Anonymous 1 year ago
  • Thunderbird 500X
    5.0
    👌👑👌👌👌👌👌osm supr hero👑👑ð 

    👌👑👌👌👌👌👌osm supr hero👑👑👑👑👑👑i like you 😘🥰🥰👑

    0
    Raulji (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Thunderbird 500X
    3.8
    Favourite bike 

    Good super bike excellent my favourite bike this thunderbird so i want this bike.Royal like a royal.

    0
    Bondha (Verified User) 2 years ago
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