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Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Price starts at Rs. 2.15 Lakh which is Rs. 13,132 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. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Classic 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine , while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is powered by 499 cc cc engine. Royal Enfield Classic 500 is available in 7 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

Key Highlights Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus EditionRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500X ABS
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled Single cylinder 4 stroke, air-cooled
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm

Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus EditionRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500X ABS
Rating
217 reviews
29 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.16 Lakh Rs. 2.15 Lakh
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled Single cylinder 4 stroke, 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
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, Air cooled
Single cylinder 4 stroke, 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
...
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)
32 kmpl
32 kmpl
0-60 kmph
3s
...

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic forks
Chassis
Single down tube, 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)
22 psi
22 psi

Length*Width*Height
2140*790*1090
2040*830*1140
Wheelbase
1360 mm
1350 mm
Length
2140 mm
2040 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
135 mm
Height
1090 mm
1140 mm
Width
790 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
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
LED Projector
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Connectivity

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Classic 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Looks
  • Fuel Injection

Royal Enfield Classic 500

  • Weight
  • No rear disc brake nor ABS
  • Vibrations
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Recently Asked User Questions

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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Q. Planning to purchase a royal enfield, but am confused between the 350cc and the 500cc variant.i want to buy the standard variant for any of the model, as the classic series is too common on the streets these days. the new standard 350cc comes with electric start and disc brakes as per few videos on YouTube. however, loved the forest green colour of the standard 500. heard the 500cc is very expensive to maintain in the long run and unreliable compared to the 350cc.I'll be using the bike for mostly for daily commute as well as occasional weekend rides. please suggest.
  • Go for standard 500 CC bullet. Engine is the same as classic 500. Now abs is standard for all bikes. I am using 500 cc classic model for last 8 years on a daily basis and that too in a crowded Mumbai Traffic. Engine is quite reliable. Well as said 500 cc comes with its own set of issues such as oil leakage. vibration at high speeds, low mileage between 25 to 30 that too post 9k KMS of running. Engines becomes free post 9k KMS..However in new models vibration issue stands sorted to some extent. Mirrors need be changed for better rear view. Go for avenger mirrors. Electric fittings are good. However instrument cluster is an old analogue one and no refinement in it, also the same gets disfunctional after sometime, Post that install a German made analogue console which comes for around 1500. Overall a good bike, highly stable on highways, good body balance, u can drive with both hands off the handle. If u r ready to shelly out 20k a year on maintenance, it will give you a pleasurable experience life long..Even after 200 KMS of running in one stretch u won't feel wired out at all.I will strongly recommend 500 cc bike
  • Only difference is 350 dont use efi and 500 does. Efi is handy if you understand fuse system and even if it blows up u can change with spare one and you are ready to go. Maintenance is same not much difference. Use motul 5100 instead of topgun which is water provided by RE as your engine oil. Do PDI checks throughly as build quality is going down compared to old RE. Test drive both bikes as 500 have extra power so decide after test drive. I owned 500 ds 5 years back. When i went to buy i was looking for 350 but other guy took it for test ride so i took 500 for test ride and till date i never ride 350. So deside after test ride. Best of luck.
  • 1. Daily commute - 350 cc2. Standerd looks unique these days 3. Reliability both are the same 4. Cost of ownership more or less same. 15k kms u will have to replace the fuel filter. Which is 2.5k added ro the service. 5. Milage it depends up on how we ride it. I get around 40 avarage when i drive it casually. Same way i have got a milage of 24 when i was in a hurry.6. If u need a nimble bike with all power like a 200 or 250 cc bike take the 500. Fond of dhug dhug dhug music go for 350. 7. One more thing tyres wears off like 5k kms before 350s. 20k kms tyre life on 350 and in 500 u will wear it of withing 15k kms.
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Royal Enfield Classic 500 Vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Classic 500 vs Thunderbird 500X?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is cheaper than Royal Enfield Classic 500 by Rs. 1,641.

Which bike offers better performance Classic 500 vs Thunderbird 500X?

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 500X 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 500X
  • 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) 8 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) 9 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 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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