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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Triumph Bonneville T120

Triumph Bonneville T120 Price starts at Rs. 11.09 Lakh which is Rs. 9.01 Lakh 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 whereas the mileage of Triumph Bonneville T120 is 21.27 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine , while Triumph Bonneville T120 is powered by 1200 cc engine. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in 3 different colours while Triumph Bonneville T120 comes with 7 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Triumph Bonneville T120 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Triumph Bonneville T120

Key Highlights Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABSTriumph Bonneville T120 STD
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 30 kmpl ...

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Triumph Bonneville T120 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABSTriumph Bonneville T120 STD
Rating
56 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.07 Lakh Rs. 11.09 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Triumph Bonneville T120 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Mileage (ARAI) 30 kmpl ...
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI ...
Rs. 30,364 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 35,242 Bonneville T120 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Engine Displacement
499 cc
1200 cc
Max Power
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Max Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
105 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
bs6-2.0
Bore
84 mm
97.6 mm
Stroke
90 mm
80 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital Electronic Ignition
...
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
10.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
...
Chassis
Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member
...
Suspension-Rear
Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
...

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
22 psi
...

Dry Weight
...
217 kg
Seat height
...
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
2060*790*1205
2170*780*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1450 mm
Length
2060 mm
2170 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
...
Height
1205 mm
1100 mm
Width
790 mm
780 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 L
14.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
...
236 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
255 mm

Additional Features
...
System - Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, Exhaust - Chromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers, Swingarm - Twin sided fabrication, Rake - 25.5º, Trail - 105.2 mm
USB charging port
...
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
LED tail lights
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Cafe Racer Bikes
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
...
LCD
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
...
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Console
Analogue and Digital
...
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
...
Service Due Indicator
...
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
...

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Features
  • Highway cruising capability

Triumph Bonneville T120

  • Styling
  • Build quality

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • No ABS

Triumph Bonneville T120

  • Price
  • After sales service
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better between Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. Please help to choose between Thunderbird 350 and 500?
  • It depends on your daily use. Fuel efficiency is better in 350. Easy and smooth commuters bike. If you want more power 500.. even higher then interceptor 650...If you plan for long tours and highway cruise then definitely 500..If you plan for resale after a few years, then 350 sales better in second hand than 500. All the best
  • 350is a commuter. But where as 500 for tours and rides. 500is fitted with EFI for better performance and torque at high altitudes. But in BSVI 350 which is having 6speed gear box, double cradle frame, duel channel ABS and digital instrument console and also with EFI is coming soon. Wait until 2020.
  • If u want an extra push and throttle feel and a sudden outbusrt of pickup and power 500 is ur pick bt for city diving 350 will do the justice
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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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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Vs Triumph Bonneville T120 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Thunderbird 500 vs Bonneville T120?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is cheaper than Triumph Bonneville T120 by Rs. 9.01 Lakh.

Which bike offers better performance Thunderbird 500 vs Bonneville T120?

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 STD version, 1200 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T120 produces 80 PS @ 6550 rpm of power and 105 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
  • Triumph Bonneville T120
  • 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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  • Bonneville T120
    4.2
    Bike mileage 

    Bike mileage is very good, And the bike pickup is not normal bike pickup the pickup is very high this bike is riding bike

    0
    Ankush (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Bonneville T120
    3.4
    Riding experience phenomenal 

    Riding experience phenomenal but clutch plates gave up in 5000km.Company blamed it on me.Wiring problems.Bike refused to start.Harness changed in warranty.Horn intermittent.

    1
    Samarjit (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Bonneville T120
    4.6
    Triumph bikes 

    I enjoy the classic look of the bike and the way it handles on the country lanes. A classic looking bike with lots of technology as well.It is amazing how many people approach me and talk about the bike, normally with stories of old Triumph bikes that owned many years ago.

    0
    Mark (Verified User) 3 years ago
  • Bonneville T120
    4.2
    just being classic, and 

    just being classic, and the comfort is amazing I love it

    0
    AnishMukherjee (Verified User) 7 months ago
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