Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twins vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twins
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Horsepower (hp)
350 hp
27.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
350 Nm
41.3 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
350 kg
215 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
350: ~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm | 500: ~27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm
27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque
350: ~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm | 500: ~41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (350 TwinSpark); ~140 km/h (500 TwinSpark) — estimated
Approximately 130 km/h (estimated; note: comfortable cruising is around 100-110 km/h)
Weight
350: ~192 kg (curb) | 500: ~200 kg (curb)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 28–32 km/L (3.1–3.6 L/100km) for the 350 TwinSpark; ~25–28 km/L for the 500 TwinSpark (estimated real-world)
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twins
6.8/10
"Flawed but deeply characterful cruiser that rewards patient, practical buyers."
Pros
+Addictive low-rev torque
+Cheap, accessible spare parts
+Stunning retro cruiser aesthetics
Cons
−Inconsistent pre-2019 build quality
−Vibration above 80mph
−Electrical reliability concerns
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