2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 – All You Need to Know!

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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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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