Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
195 kg (curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.3 L/100km or ~30 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
7.0/10
"A dependable, affordable thumper that rewards patient, unhurried riders."
Pros
+Smooth, torquey low-end pull
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Cheap and abundant spare parts
Cons
−Suspect electrics on older bikes
−Leaky fork seals common
−Highway performance feels strained
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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