Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Specifications & Features

Quick answer: The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 was discontinued in 2020. It was powered by a 499cc air cooled engine making 28 PS and 41.3 Nm, and claimed 30 kmpl.

Specifications reflect the final 2020 model year. Archived and verified by ZigWheels on 12 Oct 2026.

Key Specs of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Key specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Emission Type	BS4
Engine Displ.	499 cc
Max Power	27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Gearbox	5 Speed
Fuel Type	Petrol
ABS	Dual Channel
Wheels Type	Spoke
Tyre Type	Tube
Standard Warranty (Years)	Yes
Transmission	Manual

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Rs. 1.25 Lakh

Discontinued Model since 31 Mar 2020

Full Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine

Engine specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Spark ignition, Air cooled
Engine Displacement	499 cc
Gear Box	5 Speed
Max Power	27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Emission Type	bs4
Max Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore	84 mm
Stroke	90 mm
Number Of Cylinders	1
Drive Type	Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Type	Petrol
Ignition	Digital Electronic Ignition
Compression Ratio	8.5:1

Transmission

Transmission specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Transmission	Manual

Performance and Fuel economy

Performance and Fuel economy specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
0-60 kmph	4.65s
Mileage (ARAI)	30 kmpl

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis and Suspension specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Chassis	Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member
Suspension-Front	Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload

Tyres and Wheels

Tyres and Wheels specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Tyre Size	Front :-90/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size	Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type	Tube
Radial Tyre	Yes
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)	22 psi
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)	Spoke

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
LengthWidthHeight	20607901205
Length	2060 mm
Wheelbase	1350 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Height	1205 mm
Width	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L
Tail Light	LED
Front Brake Size	280 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm

Electricals

Electricals specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
LED Tail Lights	Yes
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb

Warranty

Warranty specifications of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Standard Warranty (Years)	Yes
Standard Warranty (kilometers)	10000

Features

Features of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
ABS	Dual Channel
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Starting	Kick and Self Start
Seat Type	Split
Pass Beam Switch	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue
Tachometer	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital
Average Fuel economy	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp	Yes
Clock	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes
Stepup Seat	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes
Projector Headlights	Yes
Passenger Backrest	Yes
Cooling System	Air Cooled
Console	Analogue and Digital
Odometer	Digital
Mobile Connectivity	No

User Reviews on Thunderbird 500 Performance and Features

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Aathu

Service costs

3.8

Clutch gets tight every ride.2nd gear pick up is not so good.Very comfortable.Vibrations are enjoyable.Service costs so much.Very disappointed with the service.Takes time to start.And if we leave it idol for 4 months, It never starts.Sound is awesome.

Aathu's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 20 kmpl

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Abishek

Tooooooo high

1.4

The performance is average, Have lots of vibration that could even shake you spine, Mileage is around 17-19kmpl, Maintenance is tooooooo high.You can get a new bike with the 3 year maintenance & service cost.

Abishek's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 18 kmpl

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Long rides

2.6

Breaks, Gear and long rides nothing is comfortable.Maintenance cost is high.Previous model was better.

Me's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 40 kmpl

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Sunil

Abs thunderbird500

5.0

Great bike but I want to upgrade to 650cc with abs thunderbird500 is powered and very muchcomfortable

Sunil's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 28 kmpl

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Umesh

Unreliable service

2.6

Bad, unreliable service and defective electronic interface. Performance is not significant and compatible with engine size.

Umesh's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 30 kmpl

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Must Read Questions & Answers Before Buying Thunderbird 500

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

Both are same, you can get many color options in 500x and some design tweeks
No difference except cosmetic changes. Solely my views
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.

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Specifications FAQs

How much CC is Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is equipped with a 499 cc engine.

What is the HP of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Horse power of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm.

What is the Tyre type of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The tyre type of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is Tube.

What is the Ground Clearance of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Ground Clearance of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 135 mm.