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Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Price starts at Rs. 2.07 Lakh which is Rs. 5,261 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Classic 500 priced at Rs. 2.02 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Classic 500 is 32 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Classic 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine , while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine. Royal Enfield Classic 500 is available in 7 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Key Highlights Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus EditionRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 30 kmpl

Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus EditionRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABS
Rating
217 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.16 Lakh Rs. 2.07 Lakh
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 27.57 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 Spoke
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, Air cooled
Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Engine Displacement
499 cc
499 cc
Max Power
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
bs4
Bore
84 mm
84 mm
Stroke
90 mm
90 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital Electronic Ignition
Digital Electronic Ignition
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
8.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
32 kmpl
...
0-60 kmph
3s
4.65s
Mileage (ARAI)
...
30 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic Forks
Chassis
Single down tube, Using engine as stressed member
Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member
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
Tube
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
22 psi
22 psi

Length*Width*Height
2140*790*1090
2060*790*1205
Wheelbase
1360 mm
1350 mm
Length
2140 mm
2060 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
135 mm
Height
1090 mm
1205 mm
Width
790 mm
790 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, Tourer 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
Clock
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Connectivity

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Classic 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Looks
  • Fuel Injection

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Features
  • Highway cruising capability

Royal Enfield Classic 500

  • Weight
  • No rear disc brake nor ABS
  • Vibrations

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • No ABS
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better for per day 100km riding classic or Thunderbird
  • Well classic is more comfortable than Thunderbird Cz the handle is slightly upwards,its more cruisesable in classic.
  • Don't know
  • Classic.
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Q. Which is better classic 350 or classic 500 in performance?
  • M having stealth black 500 and its such a special feeling to own the RE which cannot be expressed in words but when it comes to 350 or 500 it is totally on your usage as the first thing is mileage which does not differ much as i m getting around 30+ and in 350 it is around 35 but when it comes to driving for sure you feel d diff the 500 variant is much more plesant in driving. so in my opinion just go for 500 but if you are luking price wise u can choose 350 bcz in looks both are same if you are not choosing the 500 only colour variant
  • Difference will be on the inflow of the fuel . 350 is with carburetor and 500 is with fuel injection. 500 got more pickup but lack in fuel efficiency as compare to the counterpart.i' ve rode my classic 350 for almost 5 years, most of the times in the himalayan region.i found no issue regarding the capacity of the engine.on my personal level i would have picked himalayan for classic 500. decision is yours brother. thanks and keep thumping
  • Having owned the Classic 500 I can tell you that it is not worth the extra money. The performance upgrade is not noticeable. I would suggest you gofor the Classic 350 . But the one thing I noticed is the exclusivity of the Classic 500. As far as I know there are only around 10 in my city out of the 1000s of bullets and that really is something special, so if you are looking for exclusivity then go for the 500.
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Q. What is the difference between Classic 350cc and Classic 500cc
  • Well its your prospective of looking at the vehicle difference is nothing more than it is of 350 cc and another one is of 500 cc.
  • It is the capacity of the engine. It is the cubic capacity of the engine. You can check it out on youtube also.
  • No difference but classic 350 was low cost for classic 500 only costs are different
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Royal Enfield Classic 500 Vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Classic 500 vs Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Classic 500 by Rs. 9,512.

Which bike offers better performance Classic 500 vs Thunderbird 500?

For the Pegasus Edition version, 499 cc Petrol engine of Classic 500 produces 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the ABS version, 499 cc Petrol engine of Thunderbird 500 produces 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Royal Enfield Classic 500
  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
  • Classic 500
    3.8
    I have been using this bike 

    I have been using this bike from 4 years, Initially it was felt smooth riding and now the ride has become rough.I feel a lot of scope to refine the royal enfield engines.Sometimes the power is not sufficient to enjoy the ride in little exciting mode, Believe royal enffiled should work on improving power.

    0
    Sreenivas (Verified User) 8 months ago
  • Classic 500
    4.6
    Superb bike 

    Royal enfield is a superb bike its smoothness is very good and mileage is also decent.In short, A very nice package at great price.

    0
    Honey (Verified User) 9 months ago
  • Classic 500
    4.2
    it was love at 

    it was love at first ride when I had a test drive of this bike, the comfort the torque the balance the style all are mind blowing and for a long ride I would always prefer this bike for its road grip and hardyness.

    0
    BenayAgarwala (Verified User) 10 months ago
  • Classic 500
    This is an automated test 

    This is an automated test review for testing purpose only, Please do not approve this on live or on testing server.

    1
    Anonymous 10 months ago
  • Classic 500
    Testing purpose 

    This is an automated test review for testing purpose only, Please do not approve this on live or on testing server.

    0
    Anonymous 10 months ago
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  • Thunderbird 500
    Royal ride 

    9 years old but still the same royal ride with powerful engine with disc and mileage is decent not so good but satisfied

    0
    Khush (Verified User) 8 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    4.2
    நீண்ட தூரம் பயணம் செய்வதற்கு 

    நீண்ட தூரம் பயணம் செய்வதற்கு ஏற்ற வகையில் உள்ளது ஸ்சுமூத் & குயிக் பிக்கப்

    0
    Bhaskar (Verified User) 9 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    Great pleassure 

    Feel great to ride thunderbird 500, Best cruise bike, You can ride whole day comfortably.The mileage is decent you can expect 30 plus on highways and the service cost is less than 3k.

    0
    Sudhakar (Verified User) 10 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    Engine performance 

    Driving this 500cc bike was fun.Engine performance was great with mileage of 30kmpl.Seat was not comfortable for long rides.Maintenance of enfield bikes are high.Specially the fuel pump will stop working after 5-7 years.Replacement from re service centre also does not guarantee a long running fuel pump.Rust on body parts is a major issue in re.Overall good to ride but high on maintenance.

    0
    Saibal (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    Reliable bike 

    Over all its strong and reliable bike, Only most important thing you have to care services on time and engine oil.I love my bike.I am using from since 2013 and it's still very best pickup, Engine and best thing is this you can drive hundreds of kilometres without any hustle.

    0
    Dhruv (Verified User) 1 year ago
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