thunderbird
Royal Enfield initial launched its thunderbird cruiser in 2002. and therefore the latest variant of the thunderbird five hundred was 1st seen at this year’s Indian automobile exhibition. We’ve recently ridden the newest T’bird on the Bangalore-Ooty road to bring you this 1st impression.
An now visible modification could be a new headlight that includes a projector lamp. trendy new instruments show AN analogue speed indicator and tachometer, with a digital display as well as a clock conjointly in place. The new grips feel good and each management levers have a solid and meaty feel to them. A hazard warning switch is creating for a Royal Enfield 1st.
The fuel tank is larger, shapely with its filler lid offset at the highest. And you currently have the choice of removing the seat seat to extend baggage area. the five hundred additionally gets a RE logos for its foot pegs and LED tail lamp revised, exhaust
The latest thunderbird borrows its 500cc,air cooled, single-cylinder and four stroke internal combustion engine from the Classic five hundred. the massive capability engine belts out a trademark Royal Enfield thump. There’s ample low and mid-range power, however peak power output at twenty seven.2bhp can be a lot of, given such an outsized capability engine. The T’bird five hundred is nice for a high speed of 130kph, however feels best once cruising at speeds of between 80-100kph. A five-speed gear case shifts within the 1st down, 4 up pattern.
thunderbird
The riding saddle is comfy, and therefore the rider’s footpegs are shifted forward, creating for a easier cruising experience.
The T’bird five hundred employs one AN oval section swin garm used at rear with downtube frame.There’s additionally a 240mm disk brake at rear, operating with a 280mm single front disc for improved stopping power.
Royal Enfield has priced the new thunderbird five hundred at Rs. 1,82,571 (on-road, Mumbai). See the primary ride report in our shortly releasing November 2012 issue for a lot of details
Price Range in lakhs*
Ex-showroom price Rs 1,65,708 at Mumbai
Engine
Fuel Petrol
Type air cooled system, Single-cylinder, 4 stroke, 500cc
Power 27.2bhp at 5250rpm
Torque 4.17kgm at 4000rpm
Power to weight 139.5bhp per tonne
Transmission
Gearbox 5 speed, 1st down and 4 up gear
Dimensions
Length 2060mm
Width 790mm
Height 1205mm
Wheel base 1350mm
Ground clearance 140mm
Chassis & Body
Weight 195kg
Wheels Wire spoke
Tyres 90/90×19 inches(f), 120/80×18 inches (r)
Suspension
Front Telescopic forks
Rear Dual gas-charged shocks, oval section swingarm
Brakes
Front 280mm disc
Rear 240mm disc
Economy
Tank size 20 litres