Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x. Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500: UNVERIFIED — estimated ~27–30 hp @ 5,250 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles hp, UNVERIFIED — estimated ~190–200 kg (wet/curb weight) based on similar RE 500cc singles weight, top speed UNVERIFIED — estimated ~130–140 km/h based on similar RE 500cc singles. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
19.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~27–30 hp @ 5,250 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~40–42 Nm @ 4,000 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~130–140 km/h based on similar RE 500cc singles
~120 km/h
Weight
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~190–200 kg (wet/curb weight) based on similar RE 500cc singles
195 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~3.0–3.5 L/100km based on similar RE 500cc singles
~3.3 L/100km or ~30 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500
No detailed review available yet.
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
7.0/10
"A dependable, affordable thumper that rewards patient, unhurried riders."
Pros
+Smooth, torquey low-end pull
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Cheap and abundant spare parts
Cons
−Suspect electrics on older bikes
−Leaky fork seals common
−Highway performance feels strained
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