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Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Price starts at Rs. 2.07 Lakh which is Rs. 26,356 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4 priced at Rs. 1.80 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4 is 29.48 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4 is powered by 411 cc cc engine , while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine. Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4 is available in 3 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Himalayan BS4 vs Thunderbird 500

Key Highlights Himalayan BS4 SleetThunderbird 500 ABS
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Max Power 24.83 PS @ 6500 rpm 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 29.48 kmpl 30 kmpl

Himalayan BS4 vs Thunderbird 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Himalayan BS4 SleetThunderbird 500 ABS
Rating
178 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.82 Lakh Rs. 2.07 Lakh
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Max Power 24.83 PS @ 6500 rpm 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Mileage (ARAI) 29.48 kmpl 30 kmpl
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
Insurance ... ...
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC
Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Engine Displacement
411 cc
499 cc
Max Power
24.83 PS @ 6500 rpm
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
32 Nm @ 4500 rpm
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
bs4
Bore
78 mm
84 mm
Stroke
86 mm
90 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital electronic ignition
Digital Electronic Ignition
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
8.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Quarter Mile
17.92 s @ 114.66 kmph
...
Mileage (City)
36.26 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
37.8 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
35 kmpl
...
0-60 kmph
4.33s
4.65s
Mileage (ARAI)
29.48 kmpl
30 kmpl
0-100 kmph
11.69s
...

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic Forks
Chassis
Half-Duplex Split Cradle Frame
Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with Linkage
Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-120/90-17
Front :-90/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 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)
25 psi
22 psi

Length*Width*Height
2190*840*1360
2060*790*1205
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1350 mm
Length
2190 mm
2060 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
135 mm
Height
800 mm
...
Width
840 mm
790 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
194 Kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
MF
...
LED tail lights
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

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

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4

  • Off-road capability
  • Refined vibration-free engine
  • Balanced Chassis

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Features
  • Highway cruising capability

Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4

  • Quality of components
  • No ABS

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • No ABS
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is good to buy between Himalayan ABS or Thunderbird 500 ABS I prefer the Himalayan for its ability to accelerate much better than most enfields and I prefer the Tb 500 for its sheer driving comfort and much less vibrations than most enfields.
  • It depends for what purpose you want to have a bike. Surely Himalayan is the bike with less vibrations from Royal Enfield house. Better go with Himalayan if you like adventure riding and Off roading.
  • Tb 500 driving comfort I dont thinks so. it vibrates. alot. take a test drive if both. I would suggest u for the himalayan
  • Trust me the himalayan is much more comfortable and has far less vibrations than the Tb500There is simply no comparisons.Himalayan is a far better bike.also it is cheaper to buy and maintain
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Q. Is Royal Enfield Himalayan too heavy for off roading? Can it be compared with XPulse?
  • No idea about comparison, but the Himalayan so far is the perfect for off roading. it's probably made with off roading in mind. thought it slips n skids on plain roads on sudden braking, but never on the rouugh terrain.
  • Yes Himalayan is heavier than Xpulse by 40-45 kgs. But off road skills of Himalayan are amazing.
  • It is heavy but not too heavy. Its a well balanced bike.
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Q. Himalayan or Classic 350, which has the best pillion comfortable seat?
  • Both bikes have really good rider and pilloin comfort . HIMALAYAN's seat is a bit higher then classic 350 seat . Pillion can feel a little trouble while taking his position but during Ride the soft seat material helps a lot for both rider and pilloin . Classic 350 seat is quite wider than Himalayan also a little more comfortable . So in my opinion , both bikes have rea good comfort level but if I have to choose between classic and Himalayan than I'll go with classic 350 . Just a little bit of difference, not too much .
  • No doubt the Himalayan. The pillion sits higher and the pegs are not rear set. The gel seat helps too.
  • Himalayan is more than comfort between the 350
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Himalayan BS4 Vs Thunderbird 500 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Himalayan BS4 vs Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 by Rs. 24,520.

Which bike has better mileage Himalayan BS4 vs Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 delivers better mileage 30 kmpl.

Which bike offers better performance Himalayan BS4 vs Thunderbird 500?

For the Sleet version, 411 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan BS4 produces 24.83 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 32 Nm @ 4500 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 Himalayan BS4
  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
  • Himalayan BS4
    Driving experience 

    I got best driving experience and its very comfort for long drives and himalayan has the best name for suspension too

    1
    Vimalesh (Verified User) 2 months ago
  • Himalayan BS4
    5.0
    One of the best 

    One of the best bike. This is my dream bike so I always loves it. After 3 years I am seeing some minor issues.... But okay to manage.

    0
    MuralidharParimi (Verified User) 6 months ago
  • Himalayan BS4
    Concert himalayan 

    As far as i concert himalayan is not bad for ride, Short or long journey il.It give us comfort.

    0
    Zhokho (Verified User) 8 months ago
  • Himalayan BS4
    Attached file 

    Himalayan bs4 hi sir please find the attached file is scanned image in pdf format

    0
    Shashank (Verified User) 8 months ago
  • Himalayan BS4
    Long touring 

    Good and pocket friendly bike for long touring and off-road adventure.Very comfortable and reliable.

    0
    Maxx (Verified User) 9 months ago
  • More Reviews
More Reviews | Himalayan BS4 Community
  • 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
  • More Reviews
More Reviews | Thunderbird 500 Community

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