Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500x vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. 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. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 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 500x
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
27.2 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 130 km/h (estimated; note: not officially stated by manufacturer)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.2 L/100km or 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding urban cruiser that rewards patient, style-conscious riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Strong resale value retention
+Gorgeous factory finish quality
Cons
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Suspension undersprung for heavier riders
−No wind protection whatsoever
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