Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x. 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. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x: 27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 130 km/h (estimated; note: not officially stated by manufacturer), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
27.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
41.3 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
215 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
Approximately 130 km/h (estimated; note: not officially stated by manufacturer)
Weight
195 kg (curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.3 L/100km or ~30 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 3.2 L/100km or 31 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
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x
7.0/10
"Charming, affordable tourer that rewards patience over ambition."
Pros
+Characterful thumping single engine
+Excellent long-distance comfort
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Fork seals fail early
−Electrical connectors corrode quickly
−Vague, wallowy cornering dynamics
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