Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Yamaha FZS-FI V3

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Price starts at Rs. 2.07 Lakh which is Rs. 85,607 costlier than base model of Yamaha FZS-FI V3 priced at Rs. 1.21 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha FZS-FI V3 is 55.42 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine , while Yamaha FZS-FI V3 is powered by 149 cc engine. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in 3 different colours while Yamaha FZS-FI V3 comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Yamaha FZS-FI V3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Yamaha FZS-FI V3

Key Highlights Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABSYamaha FZS-FI V3 Matte Red And Matte Grey
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 12.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 30 kmpl ...

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 ABSYamaha FZS-FI V3 Matte Red And Matte Grey
Rating
56 reviews
915 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.07 Lakh Rs. 1.21 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Max Power 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm 12.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Mileage (ARAI) 30 kmpl ...
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI ...
Rs. 3,506 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 7,900 FZS-FI V3 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Engine Displacement
499 cc
149 cc
Max Power
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
12.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
13.3 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
bs6-2.0
Bore
84 mm
57.3 mm
Stroke
90 mm
57.9 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
...
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
9.6 : 1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (City)
...
49.31 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
55.42 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 :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
22 psi
...

Seat height
...
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
2060*790*1205
1990*780*1080 mm3
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1330 mm
Length
2060 mm
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
165 mm
Height
1205 mm
1080 mm
Width
790 mm
780 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 L
13 Liters
Kerb Weight
...
135 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
...
Muffler Cover, Tank Pad (Optional), Skid Plate (Optional), Rear Footrest (Optional), USB Charger (Optional), Seat Cover (Optional), Engine Guard (Optional),
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

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

Yamaha FZS-FI V3

  • Big bike styling
  • features
  • smooth engine.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • No ABS

Yamaha FZS-FI V3

  • Performance isn’t up to the mark
  • the quality of plastics feels sub-par.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What is the difference between Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Dark Knight and matt black?
  • The Dark Knight Edition of the Yamaha FZS-FI V3 features a different color and graphic scheme over the regular color variants. The accents are visible near the backseat, on the fuel tank and you get black finish exhaust unlike the other color options.
  • Colour, only
  • Matt black non scratch
Q. Which is better for daily commute and comfortable between FZ S V3, Gixxer 2019 and Apache 160 4V - Pulsar 150?
  • I have test ridden gixer... seating is not that comfortable...you tend to slide near the tank while braking.... For daily commute i would recommend fz due to good suspension setup, comfort and mileage.
  • New FZS-FI V3 is far more comfortable than other bikes, front suspension of this bike is super and 7 adjustable hydrolic suspension in back, seat is quite good and big for riding comfort. Well it's street lord.
  • Gixxer will be better than fzsv3 and apache 160v in terms of daily commuting, fun to ride and maneuverability.
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Q. Which is the best bike under 1 lakh?
  • Depends on your budget. each and every bike has some pros & cons. nothing is perfect. so it depends on your perfection criteria what type of better you want in a bike. for sports and racing purpose I suggest you to go for 600 cc amd above. for street racing and fun riding you can go for 300 and above cc. for daily purpose and some fun riding in street you can go for 150 cc and above.
  • Bro first try to sort out thing like how much mileage is enough for you. If you need 40 to 60 kmpl mileage from your bike then stay and search bike in 150-160 cc . If you are ok with bellow 40-50 kmpl mileage then search bike in 180 to 220 cc bike.
  • Guys, I gave the options of FZ and Gixer only because the budget is 100000 and NS cost 20-30 thousand more. If the additional amount is not a problem then definitely NS 200 is best
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Vs Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Yamaha FZS-FI V3?

The Yamaha FZS-FI V3 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 by Rs. 85,607.

Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Yamaha FZS-FI V3?

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 Matte Red And Matte Grey version, 149 cc Petrol engine of FZS-FI V3 produces 12.4 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 13.3 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
  • Yamaha FZS-FI V3
  • 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) 10 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) 11 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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  • FZS-FI V3
    5.0
    I purchased yamaha fz fi 

    I purchased yamaha fz fi v3 black it's is very good and excellent i loved the bike there is not a single problems in bike i really loved it when we ride we don't get any back pain it's very comfortable and when you ride in 70-80 speed its very calm and smooth and mileage is really awesome as they told service is very good in yamaha and they response immediately when we reach them so first there is no issue in bike there is no vibration in bike it actually runs smooth and sales representative explained all the details before delivering thank you yamaha

    0
    Rohith (Verified User) 2 days ago
  • FZS-FI V3
    Cool and fun ride 

    I am delighted to say that my Yamaha's FZS-FI V3's offers an outstanding rate for those who look for both speed and cost-effective motorcycles. Considering that the road price being reasonable is the case, this bike provides great agility and power.To Yamaha, it embodies that dedication to superiority and innovation in the domain of motorcycle.

    0
    Anonymous 3 days ago
  • FZS-FI V3
    Performance at a Competitive Price 

    Yamaha FZ 25 triggers a unparalleled experience that offers a whirl of thrill with its 249cc engine and agility in handling. Retailing for the streets at, this is a bargain for petrol heads looking for both power and affordability. This car's simplicity gives every trip the opportunity to be yours best ever driving. In either case of urban or high traffic roads, this bike has an unmatched performance and value ratio of 1:1. Ride the road of excitation with Yamaha FZ 25.

    0
    Anonymous 3 days ago
  • FZS-FI V3
    Long drives 

    While riding the bike it offers great comfort and smooth riding even if driving in muddy areas it still offers great stability on long drives it is a great option also its performance is incredible and awesome but one thing has to be noticed after a specific time period of servicing is must so that it can offer it the best overall bike is beast

    1
    Lakhyajit (Verified User) 4 days ago
  • FZS-FI V3
    Great comfort and mileage 

    The comfort is very good and get easily mileage around 45 to 50 kmpl so mileage is brillant with the high power. The suspension is so comfortable and absorbent and the bike is fully controlled and it gives you confidence and the stability is good but the top end performance is not good as compared to the competititors. It gives so grip with the tyres and so Yamaha FZS-FI V3 is a very good option with the linear power delivery. You can control it very easily and the look is very pretty.

    1
    Anonymous 1 week ago
  • FZS-FI V3
    Great mileage and great performer 

    The engine of this bike is very refined without vibration it is very smooth and there is no heating problem with this bike. Yamaha FZ-FI V3 get a very light clutch with really good gearbox and the weight of this bike is very light so taking u turn and in traffic it performs really well. It looks muscular and it comes with dual disc and single channel ABS that gives good braking and it gives me 51 kmpl of mileage and with speed around 85 to 90 kmph which is brillant.

    1
    Anonymous 1 week ago
  • FZS-FI V3
    5.0
    Good handling 

    The bike is very value for money, Good handling, Reliable engine and electronics, Excellence mileage, Good riding posture for daily rides and commuting, And good mid and low acceleration in which mostly driver drive, Pull aggressively till 90 kmph, Which i think is good considering the price but the only problem is the tank panel and it's finish, If that can be sorted this will be a b****r bike.

    0
    Job (Verified User) 2 weeks ago
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