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All Bikes/Compare/Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm. 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 Storm: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 120-125 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
19.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
180 kg
192 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
Approximately 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated based on 350cc AVL engine of the era)
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque
Approximately 28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated)
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 120 km/h (estimated)
Approximately 120-125 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
Weight
Approximately 180 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 30-35 km/L (estimated; note: specific Thunderbird Plus figures vary by year and conditions)
Approximately 30-35 km/L (2.9-3.3 L/100km) typical real-world average
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus
6.5/10

"Characterful budget tourer that rewards patient, mechanically-minded owners."

Pros
+Addictive thumper character
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Comfortable highway cruising posture
Cons
Electrical reliability genuinely questionable
Carb needs constant attention
Weak pillion accommodation
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm
6.5/10

"Charming budget cruiser that rewards patient, mechanically-sympathetic riders enormously."

Pros
+Torquey low-end grunt
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Affordable running costs
Cons
Electrical reliability concerns
Mediocre stock suspension
Sluggish above 90mph

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