Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus: Approximately 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated based on 350cc AVL engine of the era) hp, Approximately 180 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed Approximately 120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
180 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Approximately 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated based on 350cc AVL engine of the era)
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Approximately 28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
Approximately 120 km/h
Approximately 120 km/h (estimated)
Weight
195 kg (curb weight)
Approximately 180 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
Approximately 2.8 L/100km or 35-38 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 30-35 km/L (estimated; note: specific Thunderbird Plus figures vary by year and conditions)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
6.8/10
"A rewarding cruiser if you buy smart and check thoroughly."
Pros
+Effortless low-speed torque
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Relaxed upright riding position
Cons
−Electrical gremlins haunt older bikes
−Breathless above 75mph
−Common primary chaincase oil leaks
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus
6.5/10
"Characterful budget tourer that rewards patient, mechanically-minded owners."
Pros
+Addictive thumper character
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Comfortable highway cruising posture
Cons
−Electrical reliability genuinely questionable
−Carb needs constant attention
−Weak pillion accommodation
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