Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Engine User Reviews

This is a critical review . This review involves about the bike, rider and the mechanic.The Bike is good. It is excellent and easy to handle even in city traffic. The Showroom Aadith Motors Mysore was not much responsive and the service manager had shown utter irresponsibility during the delivery. The CLAMP BETWEEN CARBURETOR AND ENGINE WAS MISSING. Which would have got separated during the ride. No wash, No Polish, not even a word SORRY. Remember you have paid Rs 1,93,000 . There was a scratch on saree guard. I refused the delivery and next week the showroom delivered my bike with solving the above issue. The speedometer console fills with moisture during rainfall and it affects the display and ultimately you loose your display. I got it replaced within 4 months. Now i have a plastic cap over it which is transparent and available on Amazon.The Royal Enfield which has Liquid Gun Semi Synthetic Oil is the worst one which I have seen. It turns black within 500 kms if you are not a regular rider and turns black for 3000 kms . The company says to use it upto 6 months or 10000 kms. But ultimately it is your engine which will get spoiled. Hence change the oil for 3000 kms or 6 months. Post warranty of 2 years pls go for MOTUL Synthetic Engine Oil. It is always better. I have opted for Extended warranty as there is no local mechanic who deals with enfield at my place and unfortunately i am dependent on these chaps. Some tips:-Clean and Lubricate the chain once in 300 kmsDry wash as for as possible. If it is really necessary then go for a detailed washBetter to go for vinyl coating for tanks. 3M is better in that case . This avoids the scratches. It is worth too. To be frank I really love the bike. Not even a single day I had an issue on road. It wont VIBRATE. It is a beast. Annually if you have a showroom maintenance including chain l**e for 300 kms you will have to spend around 6000. If you use synthetic oil then you get the service done based on kms not based on time.

I use the vehicle for long rides, I have been getting an average mileage of 35 kmpl, But again compared to the accelaration, Top speed even though it doesn't exceed 120 kmph.Driving experience: i have been riding the bike since 4 years now, Completing 40k kms and always feel that abs addition would have been a plus when i had purchased it.Pro's: seating position, Is good, Even if the quality of the seat is average.I don't tend to get the back pain which most of the riders complain as mine is a cruiser :)cons : no abs, Spoked rims, Tubed tyres, Air cooled engine, Big radial tyresoverall performance: average in comparision with the crusier class bikes.Apart from the weight of the bike if the torque is increased bike would be more amazing.The handle bar of thunderbird even though its kinda old, Service the purpose of cruiser class bikes, Giving a feel of actually riding a bullet.

bike is nice for a nostalgic value, performance wise its not up there, too heavy and breaking isn't great even with the disk breaks. acceleration and mileage both take a hit due to its weight. The bike is not comfortable at all for long trips with its sitting and leg positions. Its definitely not a cruiser. It gives bad back pains during long rides. Most frustrating with it is the engine noise. even after being so expensive , the engine noise makes it less appealing. And also less refined.

The bike lookwise is a very stylish and trendy bike. The bike's braking is awesome, i just love it.but the bike is not as good as royal enfield because it has some problems that I am facing like, its engine leaks oil, i don't know why?The bike clutch is very tight that clutch wire may break every 3 to 4 months.I have both disk brakes but its rear disk bake not working properly.It has very expensive maintenance, almost 2800 per maintenance session form the company ofcourse.

My driving experience is not that good with my bike.Engine is very noisy.Vibrations on foot pegs, Handle bar, Seat.Literally everywhere.Fuel consumption is not that good.Just 25 kmpl.Shock absorbers are very stiff.I had got back pain bcoz of the bad suspension setup.And that's it.Nothing much about my bike.Thank you.

I am using this bike since last 6 years till date i don't see any issue to this engine or anything.This is because i do time to time servicing to this machine.

I use the vehicle for long rides, I have been getting an average mileage of 35 kmpl, But again compared to the accelaration, Top speed even though it doesn't exceed 120 kmph.Driving experience: i have been riding the bike since 4 years now, Completing 40k kms and always feel that abs addition would have been a plus when i had purchased it.Pro's: seating position, Is good, Even if the quality of the seat is average.I don't tend to get the back pain which most of the riders complain as mine is a cruiser :)cons : no abs, Spoked rims, Tubed tyres, Air cooled engine, Big radial tyresoverall performance: average in comparision with the crusier class bikes.Apart from the weight of the bike if the torque is increased bike would be more amazing.The handle bar of thunderbird even though its kinda old, Service the purpose of cruiser class bikes, Giving a feel of actually riding a bullet.

Very comfortable while riding and looks muscular when it comes to comfort i’ll give it 5 out of 5.And the engine is super powerful and smooth.

After one year engine sound will annoying.Performance is good.And less vibration.Good riding position.I like this bike.

Driving experince is note good engine heat runing 0 to 25 km averag is good 40 to 45 kmpl on hiway 45 to 48 kmpl