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Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Price starts at Rs. 1.88 Lakh which is Rs. 24,799 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X priced at Rs. 1.64 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine , while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X is powered by 346 cc cc engine. Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X

Key Highlights Royal Enfield Bullet 500 ABSRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 350X ABS
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark ignition Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 20.07 PS @ 5250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 30 kmpl ...

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Bullet 500 ABSRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 350X ABS
Rating
119 reviews
235 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.88 Lakh Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark ignition Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 20.07 PS @ 5250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Mileage (ARAI) 30 kmpl ...
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
Insurance ... ...
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark ignition
Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark
Engine Displacement
499 cc
346 cc
Max Power
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
20.07 PS @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
28 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
bs4
Bore
84 mm
...
Stroke
90 mm
...
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital electronic ignition
...
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
8.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
...
42 kmpl
0-60 kmph
4.59s
...
Mileage (ARAI)
30 kmpl
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Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
Telescopic forks
Chassis
Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member
Single Down Tube
Suspension-Rear
Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-19, Rear :-120/80-18
Front :-90/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 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)
20 psi
20 psi

Length*Width*Height
2140*810*1110
2040*830*1140
Wheelbase
1380 mm
1350 mm
Length
2140 mm
2040 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
135 mm
Height
1110 mm
1140 mm
Width
810 mm
830 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.5 L
20 L
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
240 mm

Pilot Lamps
...
LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

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

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
10000
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Bullet 500

  • Looks
  • Comfort

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X

  • New updates and bright paint job make it stand out from the crowd
  • Alloy wheels allow for fitment of tubeless tyres
  • New seat feels more comfortable.

Royal Enfield Bullet 500

  • Vibrations
  • No rear disc brakes
  • no ABS

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X

  • New handlebar has a lot of vibrations
  • Heavy clutch
  • More aggressive riding position is uncomfortable in long hauls.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one of these is good for long drives Enfield 500, Thunderbird 350X or Thunderbird 500x - Bullet 500?
  • I own a Bullet 500 so will surely recommend it. Thunderbird is good for highway cruising. The 500 is a jack of all.
  • Bullet 500
  • You can think about 500 cc bullet 500
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Q. I'm confused between 350 gunmetal and Thunderbird 350X. which is better in terms of features, safety, daily commute and long touring - Bullet 500?
  • For Features: Thunderbird 350X Safety: Both are good, Daily commute: Both are good, for Long touring: Thunderbird 350X.
  • Thunderbird 350x will be a better choice
  • Dude thunderbird 350 x is little bit vibration but signal and gunmetal have no vibration and more comfortable
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Q. Which is good to buy between Thunderbird 350X and Thunderbird 350
  • If you are interested in urban riding then go for Thunderbird 350x it comes with alloy wheel and Thunderbird 350 comes with spokes which is good for off roading adventures, 350x more stylish than 350 but in terms of features they are almost same.
  • Definitely Thunderbird 350. Both bikes are same with jus a few changes such as ABS, tubeless tyres etc. 350 is more retro compared to 350x..esp.the colors. Performance wise both are same.
  • None....but if you want to buy between the two... I would suggest the good old thunderbird....I have sold my thunderbird x within one year as I was having just too many problems with the bike
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Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X Comparison FAQs

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

For the ABS version, 499 cc Petrol engine of Bullet 500 produces 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the ABS version, 346 cc Petrol engine of Thunderbird 350X produces 20.07 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 28 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Royal Enfield Bullet 500
  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X
  • Bullet 500
    4.2
    Very good bike. Low maintenance 

    Very good bike.Low maintenance cost.I like thump of it very much.Torque is very good.Retro look.

    0
    Prasad (Verified User) 11 months ago
  • Bullet 500
    Nice handling 

    Nice handling, 30-35 mileage good looking still has that vintage look.Once drove it for 500kms for 1000rs.

    0
    Adithya (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Bullet 500
    Wonderful experience 

    Wonderful experience and its amazing to have one royal enfield gives you a royal feel

    0
    Anonymous 1 year ago
  • Bullet 500
    Always enjoyed the bike, 

    Always enjoyed the bike, Especially in the himalayas, Riding through kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Nepal.

    0
    Vic (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Bullet 500
    500 cc black bark cular Omkar 

    500 cc black bark cular omkar giri my favourite bike is bullet royal enfield 500cc

    0
    Omkar (Verified User) 1 year ago
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  • Thunderbird 350X
    5.0
    This Bike Is Best 

    This Bike Is Best performance in this Segment Best Comfort Mileage and Mentenance cost

    0
    Pankajk Manawat (Verified User) 2 months ago
  • Thunderbird 350X
    The bike is good, it comes 

    The bike is good, It comes with a sand 20 ltr tank but actually its 16 litres, You get abs, Disc breaks, Riding comfort is there, It gives a very good feel while riding on highways.Person riding should be decent not very thin.It's well built.Engine sounds good.After servicing it always gives the feel of new bike.It's been 3 years now.If maintained it still gives a very good feel.Fuel efficiency not that much as it's royal enfield.Still you can expect about 30kmpl.It's all iron so all muscle bike.Engine is of course great.Handling is good.Overall good bike.

    0
    Rajesab (Verified User) 8 months ago
  • Thunderbird 350X
    Thunderbird experience 

    Thunderbird experience is not great also vibration is a concern, Low pick up, Less ground clearance

    0
    Amitabh (Verified User) 9 months ago
  • Thunderbird 350X
    Extra maintenance 

    Good driving experience with an extra maintenance compared to other bikes.Within the city it provides 33km mileage.

    0
    Subhash (Verified User) 9 months ago
  • Thunderbird 350X
    Overall it is good. But 

    This is good looking bike.U will feel very comfortable while riding.But i am not satisfied there are major issues which services centre couldn’t fix.1.Whenever i wash it i need mechanic everytime after wash to start it.2.U can’t go in rain with this.It will stop after getting wet.You will hv to wait it till it dry.3.So forget about leh laddakh trip with this.Your maximum time will waste in regretting and trying to start it.4.Every month you hv to go for chain repair.It becomes loose.And service centre will tell you to replace with new chain set 😊😊.So you will hv to go to local mechanic.5.Meter stand will break in every 3month in the middle of driving.6.This is made for summer only.7.In winter you will start and driving but in the middle of the road it will be stopped.Great news service centre will tell you it is winter.It will happen.Think before high speed driving on highway in winter.8.

    0
    Sandeep (Verified User) 10 months ago
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