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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Price starts at Rs. 2.15 Lakh which is Rs. 7,871 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 priced at Rs. 2.07 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine , while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is powered by 499 cc cc engine. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in 3 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

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

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

Basic Info Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABSRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 500X ABS
Rating
56 reviews
29 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.07 Lakh Rs. 2.15 Lakh
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, 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
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, 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
0-60 kmph
4.65s
...
Mileage (ARAI)
30 kmpl
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Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
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)
22 psi
22 psi

Length*Width*Height
2060*790*1205
2040*830*1140
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1350 mm
Length
2060 mm
2040 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
135 mm
Height
1205 mm
1140 mm
Width
790 mm
830 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 L
20 L
Tail Light
LED
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, Tourer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Starting
Kick and Self Start
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
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
Passenger Backrest
...
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
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Features
  • Highway cruising capability

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • No ABS
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike should I go for, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 or 500X
  • It's too good bike for touring or for occasional riding and for us mileage is good for 500cc 32kmpl and in dis the great thing is royal Enfield suit power exhaust only not only silent vibration
  • Several sites will provide you comparison charts of one against the other. both have SAME engine. BUT ,TBX has 1. tubeless tyres.2. alloy wheels3. ABS4. straightened handle bar 5. fresh look with the two tone colours ( if you are a chrome lover then tb is your pick) as TBX exhaust has no chrome. it's black. choice is yours. Happy riding.
  • If u r ready for a good maintainace cost go for it Only riding a 500cc bike in city wont be a good choice the mileage comes down to 22kmpl. Choose wisely
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Q. What is the difference between 500 and 500x and who is better for me I am 5'7" - Thunderbird 500?
  • I mean ur questiob is about ThunderbirdX,it is the newer version with a colourful paint hehe,and an alloy wheel,but if u are a true royal enfield lover,i migjt prefer Thunderbird without colourful paint and without slim Alloy.
  • Both are same, you can get many color options in 500x and some design tweeks
  • No difference except cosmetic changes. Solely my views
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Q. Which one is better Thunderbird 350X or 500X for regular use and lower maintenance?
  • If you have maintenance issue.... I ll not recommend 500...it had good power but...if you had the word mileage... definitely think b/w 350 - 500....and it depends
  • 500 is better.many problems in 350x
  • 350x
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X by Rs. 7,871.

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

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. 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 Thunderbird 500
  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X
  • 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

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    Khush (Verified User) 8 months ago
  • Thunderbird 500
    4.2
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    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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  • Thunderbird 500X
    4.2
    Thunderbird ma 

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

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    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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