Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Questions and Answers

Question 1

Q. When will Thunderbird 500 will launch?

Question 2

Q. I have a 2016 RE TB500 with just 8000 km on the clock. The problem i have is that the battery is in good condition but the fuel pump does not seem to be coming on when i try to start the bike.?

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Check your Fuse and Relay

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For this, we would suggest you to visit the authorized service center as they will check the issue and will help you to resolve it. You can check the authorized service center details here.

Question 3

Q. I am planning to buy Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. What are the major differences between 350 and 500?

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Maintenance, and technical issues are less in 350 good resale value available

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Mileage & Pickup

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Just a waste of money, better go for some other premium bikes if you can afford much.orelse go for yamaha or Bajaj , R.E just turned out as a piece of s**t

Question 4

Q. Can I get the 10.5 inch infotainment in a Mercedes A200 D - Thunderbird 500?

Question 5

Q. I am planning to buy Thunderbird 500 which should prefer I am have 50 to 60 km travel per day, my weight is 85 and my height is 179cm.

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If you can spend more money for maintenance you can go!

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Buy 4 wheeler, Maruti S presso.

Question 6

Q. I have Royal Enfield Classic 350 (10 months old) but now I want to purchase Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 cc. Is it worth to own two Royal Enfield only for passion?

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NO! if you HAVE already classic 350 then i don't think so you need to buy thunderbird 500

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Avoid buying thunderbird 500. Practically it is an useless idea & useless machine

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Yes royal enfield engines are amazing i have thunderbird 300 black colour its quit good for city rides you can go for it but if you don't want 2 bikes than pls sell your old bike at a ggood price

Question 7

Q. What is the difference between 500 and 500x and who is better for me I am 5'7" - Thunderbird 500?

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Both are same, you can get many color options in 500x and some design tweeks

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No difference except cosmetic changes. Solely my views

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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.

Question 8

Q. Which is better between Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. Please help to choose between Thunderbird 350 and 500?

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Thunderbird 350 mileage wise

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TxB 500 ...good torque and acceleration. ..if gentle on throttle expect 35 to 40 kmpl at 80 kmph

Question 9

Q. My daily TRAVEL is 90 km up and down total. It is only highway drive and my age is 59. Which is the good one to avoid back pain. RE Thunderbird 350 or 500?

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Blindly go for RE thunderbird 350. ( Personal suggesion go for a Car)

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Thunderbird 350

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Thunderbird 350 is good choice..good mileage and comfortable for long rides..500 EFI more costly

Question 10

Q. Which bike should I go for, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 or 500X

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Better avoid 500cc bikes, unless you can offord 5000-1000₹ often for service and maintainance.

Question 11

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.

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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.

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Tb 500 driving comfort I dont thinks so. it vibrates. alot. take a test drive if both. I would suggest u for the himalayan

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Himalayan is more comfortable..and trust me it has least vibration

Question 12

Q. I am planning to buy Thunderbird 500 but since when I have seen Jawa 300, now i am confused regarding which bike to buy. Please suggest should I go for Thunderbird 500 or Jawa 300. Which one is better in terms of technology and engine.

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Technology jawa is probably BS 6 . Engine I mean power and for long ride and tall guys TB 500

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Try classic 350, jawa cant be trusted so early in the market and tbd 500 would please u on the highways U can also opt for the 350 variant of tbd

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Hello, During my earlier days I had original Jaws 250cc. I could only afford this which cost me in 1973 6000. But I am very Happy with RE. They should have more trained mechanics

Question 13

Q. Is it comfortable for a 6ft. 100 Kg person - Thunderbird 500?

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You must make some adjustment to the seat position

Question 14

Q. Which is better for per day 100km riding classic or Thunderbird

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Don't know

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Well classic is more comfortable than Thunderbird Cz the handle is slightly upwards,its more cruisesable in classic.

Question 15

Q. My height 161 & weight 65. Can I use it with comfortable - Thunderbird 500?

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Certainly yes

Question 16

Q. Having Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 with me. Whether to replace it by classic 500 for touring purpose?

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RE 650 twin or himalayan

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Buy an himalyan or u can choose another comapny as there are a lot of them available in the market

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I havn't used classic 500 but friend tells me that after 80speed u get plenty of vibration.

Question 17

Q. I have read so many complaints about tbd500,like efi problems,sudden break downs etc.Is there any problem with tbd500.Is it so unreliable bike?dealers are also saying old tbd is not coming if u are booking one you will only get an old piece is it true - Thunderbird 500?

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No! i don't think so because it's all depend on user

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My TB500 was purchased in 2012....once fuse blew away. ..rectified. ..15000km fuel pump rusted. .I changed to carburettor. ..from then on no problem. ..72000 km done. .happy. ..new TB. .no experience. ..but RE has a strong R&D ..may be they have perfected.

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