It was reported earlier that the Royal Enfield would be launching the 2017 model year of the Thunderbird 350. Now, the iconic bike manufacturer- Royal Enfield has also come up with the 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500. The 2017 Royal Enfield , like the other 2017 motorcycles, comes with a BS-IV compliant engine and an Always-On Headlamp. This latest model of the Thunderbird 500 carries a price tag of Rs 1,82,000 (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Read further for all you need to know about the 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Price, Mileage, Features, Specifications and more.
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Contents
- 1 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
- 1.1 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Price
- 1.2 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Specifications
- 1.3 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Mileage
- 1.4 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Top Speed
- 1.5 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Dimensions
- 1.6 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Colors
- 1.7 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Features
- 1.8 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Technical Details
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Price
The new model 2017 RE Thunderbird 500 has a sticker price of Rs 1.82 lakh in New Delhi. Due to the new norms from the Indian Government, the Thunderbird 500 now comes with a BSIV compliant engine and an Always-On Headlamps. It should be noted that it has now become mandatory for all Indian two-wheelers to have a BSIV engine and an Always-on Headlamp.
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Specifications
Engine | 499cc, single-cylinder |
Maximum Power | 27.2 BHP @ 5,250 RPM |
Peak Torque | 41.3 Nm @ 4,000 RPM |
Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
Suspension | Telescopic Forks (Front), Twin Shock Absorbers (Rear) |
Brakes | 280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper Disc (Front), 240mm Disc, Single piston caliper Disc (Rear) |
The new model 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is equipped with the same 499cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that powered the earlier model. The only difference is, it has been updated to meet BSIV emission norms. This engine pumps out a max. power of 27.2 BHP and a peak torque of 41.3 Nm. It comes mated to a 5-speed Manual Transmission system.
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Mileage
Highway | 30 Km/Ltr |
City | 26 Km/Ltr |
The 2017 model Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 returns a mileage of upto 30 Km/ltr on the highway. However in city, it offers a mileage of roughly 26 KMPL.
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Top Speed
True Top Speed | 131 km/hr |
As all the technical specifications of the 2017 RE Thunderbird 500 are same as that of the earlier model, even the top speed is the same. The new 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has a true top speed of 131 Km/hr like the previous model.
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Dimensions
Length | 2,060 mm |
Width | 790 mm |
Height | 1,205 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,350 mm |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20-litres |
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has a pretty big fuel tank with capacity of 20-litres. This makes it a good choice for long journies.
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Colors
As of now, the 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in the below colors.
- Lightning Silver
- Flicker Black
- Stone Black Matt
- Marine Blue
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Features
- Rear Backrest
- Pass Beam Switch
- Maintenance Free Battery
- Front Disc Brake
- Rear Disc Brake
- Spoke Wheels
- DC Electricals
- Electric Start
- Engine Kill Switch
- Gas-charged Rear Shock Absorbers
- Projector Headlamp
2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500- Technical Details
BRAKES | |
Front Brake | 280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper |
Rear Brake | 240mm Disc, Single piston caliper |
SUSPENSION | |
Front Suspension | Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel |
WHEELS & TYRES | |
Front Tyre | 90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM |
Rear Tyre | 120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C |
Wheel Type | Spoke |
Tubeless Tyres | No |
Alloy Wheels | No |
BATTERY | |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free |
Capacity | 14Ah |
Voltage | 12V |
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