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    Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

    BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is ₹ 2,06,747 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is ₹ 2,05,528. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in 3 colours and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is available in 5 colours and 4 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

    Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsThunderbird 500Meteor 350
    Price₹ 2,06,747₹ 2,05,528
    Capacity499 cc349 cc
    Power27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm
    Economy28 kmpl35 kmpl
    Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

    Royal Enfield

    Thunderbird 500

    ABS
    ₹ 2,06,747
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    Royal Enfield Meteor 350

    Royal Enfield

    Meteor 350

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    ₹ 2,05,528
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		499349
              Max Power27.2 bhp @ 5,250 rpm20.2 bhp @ 6,100 rpm
              Max Torque41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		--32.6
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		2835
              Riding Range (Km)
              		560525
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		--112
              Riding Modes--
              Transmission5 Speed Manual5 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Chain DriveChain Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		--1 Down 4 Up
              Cylinders
              		11
              Bore (mm)
              		8472
              Stroke (mm)
              		9085.8
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		22
              Compression Ratio
              		8.5 : 19.5:1
              Ignition
              		--CDI
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		21
              Cooling System
              		Air CooledAir/Oil Cooled
              Clutch
              		--Wet Multiplate
              Fuel Delivery System--Fuel Injection
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		2015
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		3.53
              Emission Standard
              		BS4BS6 Phase 2
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travelTelescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
              Rear Suspension
              		Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjusTwin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		280300
              Caliper - Front--2 Piston
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		240270
              Caliper - Rear--1 Piston
              Wheel Type
              		SpokeAlloy
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1919
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1817
              Front Tyre Size
              		90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM100/90 - 19
              Rear Tyre Size
              		120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C140/70 - 17
              Tyre Type
              		TubedTubeless
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)--32
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)--32
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)--32
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)--36

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		195191
              Seat Height (mm)
              		775765
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		140170
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,0602,140
              Overall Width (mm)
              		790845
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,2051,140
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,3501,400
              Chassis Type
              		Single downtube, using engine as stressed memberTwin Downtube Spine Frame

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Standard Warranty (Year)--3
              Standard Warranty (Km)--30000

            • Service & Maintenance Schedule

              Free Services
              		NA4 Free Services (15000 Kms/540 Days)

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              		--
              Instrument Console--Semi-Digital
              Odometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Speedometer
              		AnalogueAnalogue
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator--
              Average Speed Indicator--
              OTA Updates--Not Available
              Call/SMS Alerts--
              Geo Fencing
              		--
              Distance to Empty Indicator--
              Tachometer
              		Analogue
              Stand Alarm
              No. of Tripmeters
              		22
              Tripmeter Type
              		DigitalDigital
              Gear Indicator--
              Low Fuel Indicator
              Low Oil Indicator
              Low Battery Indicator
              Clock
              Service Reminder Indicator--
              Battery
              		12V 14Ah12 V - 8 Ah VRLA

            • Storage

              Front Storage Box--
              Under Seat Storage--

            • Mobile App Connectivity

              Mobile App Connectivity
              		--

            • Light System

              DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
              		--
              AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
              		--
              Shift Light
              Headlight Type
              		--LED
              Brake/Tail Light
              		--LED
              Turn Signal
              		--Halogen Bulb
              Pass Light

            • GPS & Charging

              GPS & Navigation
              		--
              USB Charging Port
              		--

            • Switchgear

              Riding Modes Switch--
              Traction Control--
              Cruise Control--Not Available
              Hazard Warning Switch--
              Start Type
              		Electric StartElectric Start
              Killswitch

            • Pillion Comfort

              Stepped Seat
              Pillion Backrest
              Pillion Grabrail
              Pillion Seat
              Pillion Footrest

            • Additional Features

              Front Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Additional Features--Tripper Navigation

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            4.3/5

            119 Ratings

            4.6/5

            600 Ratings

            Rating Parameters

            4.5Visual Appeal

            4.6Visual Appeal

            4.1Reliability

            4.4Reliability

            4.3Performance

            4.5Performance

            4.5Comfort

            4.6Comfort

            3.6Service Experience

            4.1Service Experience

            3.5Value for Money

            4.2Value for Money

            Most Helpful Review

            TORQUE MONSTER

            Very much surprised about the negative review of this Macho 500cc. I own this machine

            My First Love!

            I think it's one of our greatest purchases technically it was given to me by my fathe

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            FAQs about Meteor 350 & Thunderbird 500

            Q: Which bike is better Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 or Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
            According to our average user rating, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a score of 4.6/5 while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is rated 4.3/5.
            Q: Which bike among Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is cheaper?
            Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike between Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a better mileage?
            Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (35 kmpl) has a better mileage than Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 (28 kmpl).
            Q: Which bike is heavier Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 or Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
            Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is heavier (195 kg) than Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (191 kg).

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