Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500. 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. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500: 27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 130 km/h (estimated; note: comfortable cruising is around 100-110 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Horsepower (hp)
27.2 hp
27.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
41.3 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
215 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm
27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 130 km/h (estimated; note: not officially stated by manufacturer)
Approximately 130 km/h (estimated; note: comfortable cruising is around 100-110 km/h)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.2 L/100km or 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
7.0/10
"Buy post-2017 FI only, and you'll smile daily."
Pros
+Addictive single-cylinder character
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
+Comfortable relaxed riding position
Cons
−Pre-2017 electrical nightmares
−Vibration fatigue on highways
−Weak braking performance overall
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