Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twins
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Plus vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twins. 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 Twins: 350: ~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm | 500: ~27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm hp, 350: ~192 kg (curb) | 500: ~200 kg (curb) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (350 TwinSpark); ~140 km/h (500 TwinSpark) — estimated, Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Individual Reviews
"Characterful budget tourer that rewards patient, mechanically-minded owners."
"Flawed but deeply characterful cruiser that rewards patient, practical buyers."
Top 10 Accessories
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