Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

SPECIFICATIONS:

year: 2014
make: Royal Enfield
Engine: Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled
Transmission: 5-speed
Horsepower @ RPM: 27
Torque @ RPM: 31
Energy: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Displacement: 499 cc
Top Speed: 130 mph (Est.)

Powered by a strong 499 cc, single cylinder, 4 stroke, twinspark, air cooled engine, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is an agile and pretty fast roadster that can deal great with everything you ask of it.

The engine generates a maximum power of 27.2 Bhp at 5250 rpm and 41.3 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm and is mated to a five speed constant mesh transmission with wet, multi-plate clutch. The bike also comes with a 20 liter tank, split seats with a removable rear seat, LED tail lamps and front and rear disc brakes.
Once on board you are greeted by a futuristic instrument console with digital LCD display with 2 independent trip meters.

In terms of colours, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is offered in three shades of black. Moreover, the bike’s tank features a unique ‘Black’ styling and the 3D motifs.

Overview

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.

2014 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Key Features:

Tank
Unique ‘Black’ styling and the 3D motifs

Headlight
A head lamp console with the projector and LED light guide Halo ring

Speedometer
The futuristic instrument console with the digital LCD display with the 2 independent trip meters

Back rest
Split seats with a removable rear seat that can be used as a luggage carrier

Rear brake
A rear disc brake & retractable foot pegs

Brake light
LED lamp with light guides

Engne
4 stroke, air cooled, all black 500cc engine.

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