CRUISER


THE DEFINITIVE HIGHWAY CRUISER
Popular in America from the 1930's to the 1960's, cruisers eat up the miles on highways, and are preferred on long journeys. Since 2002, and then cemented in 2012; only one motorcycle in India is synonymous with the definitive highway cruising experience.

THUNDERBIRD 500


AVAILABLE IN :

Lightning
Marine
Flicker
Stone

Technical Specifications

The all new Royal Enfield Thunderbird now with a powerful 500 cc engine, a 20 litre tank, digital meter console, LED tail lamps and in three striking shades of black gives a new definition to Highway cruising. Perhaps one of the most anticipated models from the Royal Enfield stable, Thunderbird 500 is poised to enhance the pleasure of leisure motorcycling amongst the touring enthusiasts. Coming soon from Royal Enfield this motorcycle with its distinctive \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"black\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" styling, this motorcycle is all set to make a distinct statement on the roads.

  • ENGINE

    • Type
      Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled
      Displacement
      499cc
      Bore x stroke
      84mm x 90mm
      Compression Ratio
      8.5:1
      Maximum Power
      27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
      Maximum Torque
      41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
      Ignition System
      Digital Electronic Ignition
      Clutch
      Wet, multi-plate
      GearBox
      5 Speed Constant Mesh
      Lubrication
      Wet sump
      Engine Oil
      15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
      Fuel Supply
      Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
      Air Cleaner
      Paper Element
      Engine Start
      Electric/Kick

  • CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    • Type
      Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
      Front suspension
      Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
      rear suspension
      Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel

  • DIMENSIONS

    • Wheelbase
      1350mm
      Ground Clearance
      140 mm
      Length
      2060mm
      Width
      790mm ( Without Mirrors)
      Seat
      2
      Height
      775mm
      Kerb Weight
      195 Kgs
      Fuel Capacity
      20 Ltrs

  • BRAKES & TYRES

    • Types Fr.
      90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM
      Types Rr.
      120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C
      Brakes Front
      280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
      Brakes Rear
      240mm Disc, Single piston caliper

  • ELECTRICALS

    • Electrical System
      12 volt - DC
      Battery
      12 volt, 14 Ah
      Head Lamp
      Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W
      Tail Lamp
      LED lamp with position light guides