Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500: ~27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on RE 500cc UCE engine) hp, ~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
Horsepower (hp)
27.5 hp
19.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on RE 500cc UCE engine)
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque
~41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated, based on RE 500cc UCE engine)
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
Approximately 120 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
195 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~25-28 km/L (estimated, based on RE 500cc platform average)
Approximately 2.8 L/100km or 35-38 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500
6.5/10
"Charming budget cruiser, but verify exactly what you're buying first."
Pros
+Authentic thumper character
+Cheap used market prices
+Simple mechanically DIY-friendly
Cons
−Electrical gremlins plague older examples
−Vibration tires you long-term
−Verify model name before buying
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
6.8/10
"A rewarding cruiser if you buy smart and check thoroughly."
Pros
+Effortless low-speed torque
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Relaxed upright riding position
Cons
−Electrical gremlins haunt older bikes
−Breathless above 75mph
−Common primary chaincase oil leaks
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