Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 — which has more power?

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus produces Approximately 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated based on 350cc AVL engine of the era); Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 produces 27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 wins by 9 hp.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus Approximately 30-35 km/L (estimated; note: specific Thunderbird Plus figures vary by year and conditions), Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Approximately 3.5 L/100km or 28 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus 6.5/10 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 7.0/10. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 scores higher on the overall verdict. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus caveat: You prioritize reliability over romantic, fuss-prone character. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 caveat: You prioritize performance, refinement, or long-distance touring.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus: 18 hp. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500: 27.2 hp.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 — which should I commute on daily?

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 — Relaxed commuters wanting characterful affordable cruising.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Q: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 — which is faster?

Top speed: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus Approximately 120 km/h (estimated), Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Approximately 130 km/h (estimated; note: comfortable cruising is around 100-110 km/h). Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is the faster of the two.

Q: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 — which is lighter?

Weight: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus Approximately 180 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated), Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 215 kg (wet/curb weight). Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus is lighter by 35 kg.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500. 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. 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.