Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 User Reviews

Based on owner feedback, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is rated 4.0/5 from 172 owner ratings, scoring mileage (3.5/5), performance (4.4/5), maintenance cost (3.3/5). Owners have published 25 written reviews on ZigWheels.

Last Modified: October 2026

4.0/5
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  • Mileage
    3.5/5
  • Performance
    4.4/5
  • Maintenance Cost
    3.3/5
  • Comfort
    4.5/5
  • Features & Styling
    4.3/5
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  • Speed (2)
  • Powerful Engine (2)
  • Spare (2)
  • Maintenance Cost (2)
  • Gear (2)
  • Showroom (1)
  • Pickup (1)
  • Service Centre (1)
  • Experience (1)
  • Seat (1)
  • Engine Performance (1)
  • Tyres (1)
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TT
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TT
wrote on 13 Nov 2021
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Newbie Owned

Mileage 35kmpl

4.6

Though with a cruise bike. It gave me mileage 35kmpl in 2016. My Thunderbird tour mustang in 2018, was tougher than the long tour which was a lifetime experience. 2nd tour was another excellent experience. I did all these tours without a puncture which is one of the amazing experiences. I really had an excellent time, but today he's departing from me forever. Thank you RE Thunderbird 500 my macho.

TT's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 30 kmpl
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Saibal
wrote on 13 Apr 2023
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Newbie

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.

Saibal's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 25 kmpl
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Prashant
wrote on 26 Aug 2019
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Newbie Test drive

Latest technology

3.0

It is a great highway cruiser but a pain when driving in the city. It has a powerful 500cc engine which is good. But the vibrations, lack of latest technology are some negatives. Overall its a good bike if you like cruisers and especially the RE bikes with a thump then this one is definitely for you. if not then dont buy it,

Prashant's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 34 kmpl with ABS variant
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Dhruv
wrote on 8 Sep 2022
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Newbie

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.

Dhruv's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 22 kmpl
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Khush
wrote on 18 Aug 2023
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Newbie

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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Bhaskar
wrote on 3 Jul 2023
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Newbie Owned

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Sudhakar
wrote on 14 Jun 2023
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Newbie

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.

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Saibal
wrote on 13 Apr 2023
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Newbie

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.

Saibal's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 25 kmpl
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TT
wrote on 13 Nov 2021
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Newbie Owned

Mileage 35kmpl

4.6

Though with a cruise bike. It gave me mileage 35kmpl in 2016. My Thunderbird tour mustang in 2018, was tougher than the long tour which was a lifetime experience. 2nd tour was another excellent experience. I did all these tours without a puncture which is one of the amazing experiences. I really had an excellent time, but today he's departing from me forever. Thank you RE Thunderbird 500 my macho.

TT's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 30 kmpl
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Saibal
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Saibal
wrote on 13 Apr 2023
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Newbie

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.

Saibal's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 25 kmpl
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Dhruv
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Dhruv
wrote on 8 Sep 2022
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Newbie

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.

Dhruv's Thunderbird 500 gives mileage of 22 kmpl
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Sudhakar
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Sudhakar
wrote on 14 Jun 2023
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Newbie

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.

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