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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Mileage

As reported by Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 owners, the real mileage of Thunderbird 500 is 28 kmpl.

Thunderbird 500 Average

Owner reported mileage
28 kmpl

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₹ 1821 / per month

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Thunderbird 500 Mileage User Reviews

4.3/5

(119 Ratings) 15 Reviews

Birdie yaar

1 year ago


Jagannathsamal

I bought this for 2,00,000on the road market price. My riding experience on this bullet is awesome. It is 4-5 years old. I am still using it. It's worth it. My riding experience is too good. Its look is dashing in black color. I have also bought a black color helmet matching my bullet. Its service mileage is good. You can easily trust.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

4

Visual Appeal


4

Reliability


3

Performance


3

Comfort


4

Service Experience

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Daily Commute

Owned for

> 1 yr

Ridden for

> 15000 kms

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Thunderbird the perfect cruiser cum scrambler

3 years ago


Gaurang Zalariya

Bike is in excellent condition rarely used. Timely services done. It was with me like a baby with full of care. Perfect acceleration perfect comfort made for long routes nice pickup. Hassle free ride. Ride it like a king. The thing I want to say that you have to maintain your bike or vehicle as each and every vehicle required. So that the bike mileage will boost up second thing is that everyone suggest you to service your bike timely and by professionals that means in registered company service centers only.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

5

Visual Appeal


5

Reliability


4

Performance


5

Comfort


4

Service Experience

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Leisure Rides

Owned for

> 1 yr

Ridden for

10000-15000 kms

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Ride for joy

4 years ago


Deepak

I own this bike for 5 years and it’s amazingly comfortable and reliable i have drive 300 kms in a day with this bike. Service cost is like any royal enfield bike. Has an extreme high speed as powered by 500 cc engine with good mileage of 32 km/ litre. Never gave problem and felt any unnecessary vibration in this bike.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

5

Visual Appeal


5

Reliability


5

Performance


5

Comfort


5

Service Experience

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Leisure Rides

Owned for

> 1 yr

Ridden for

> 15000 kms

Tips for other riders

Service at 4000 kms or 4 months.

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Review

5 years ago


Vikrant Patel

First of all thunderbird 500 is the best value for money cruiser currently available in indian market. It impressed me the second i took test ride. It can cruise at 100kmph all day without tiring you.But 80-90 is the sweet spot.I basically come from royal enfield ( i have already a classic 350) family so vibrations according to me actually add more characteristics to the bike so i cruise at 120 during long rides i really don’t mind vibrations even harley’s vibrate it is more like a basic element of a cruiser.It is a long stroke bike.If you love crazy amount of torque with decent power then search no more this is the perfect urban cruiser.I do mean it when i say it’s an urban cruiser. It can be easily manoeuvred at traffics also. I am a short guy myself you won’t have any difficulty managing it. It can do wonders on highway yet keep you so safe with its excellent braking, though occasional usage of gear cuts may do wonders. It is sold for more than half million price in uk and yet people prefer this over harley there. It is called as rumbler. When you cruise above 120 you can hear the rumbling of the bike that’s why.About pillion comfort let me tell you, some bikes becomes hard to control with pillion at the back but this, pillion adds more comfort to you!last but not the least, i don't know why everyone are saying it doesn’t give mileage, as i said earlier it is a long stroke bike, it never go above 2000 rpm at any case for the first 2000 kms! and never cross 80 kmph even if it’s tempting to do! trust me i once got 45 kmpl while doing a highway trip.Though i generally get 35 - 40 kmpl on highways and 25 - 30 on city.It is one of the most effector to pertrol consuming beast out there.And always do engine oil change like mentioned in the manual.And never give your bike to re showroom after your free services gets over. Give it to your trusted mechanic! and see how the vibrations reduce.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

4

Visual Appeal


5

Reliability


4

Performance


5

Comfort


4

Service Experience

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Tours

Owned for

> 1 yr

Ridden for

> 15000 kms

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Life after 4 years of re tbd500.

5 years ago


Karan Singh Sahney

Hi guys!I am heavily built, weighing around 100kgs and standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall. So this bike feels right for me, also its easier for me to maneuver this bike. Do keep this in mind as you read my review. I have owned a re thunderbird 500 since august 2014 and completed 70000kms on it.Love at first ride:When you take a test ride on this beauty, you will definitely fall in love with the torquey engine, the power range and the comfort. The mild sound of the thump is so masculine. I don't like the louder sound of the modified res so i like the factory fitted silencer, it allows you to have a conversation with the pillion. The bike feels well balanced even with its weight and its quite easy to hit the corners or even lean into the corner while turning. The real meat is between 2nd gear at 30kmph to the 4th gear at 90kmph. The gears are long so don't change the gears too quickly while accelerating, the bike keeps accelerating and gaining momentum without the need to change gears too often.Torque and acceleration:After a few years of riding, all other bikes seem so light and there is absolutely no appeal in using any other bike.The power drive is fantastic between 2500rpm to 5000 rpm. The torque is fabulous. Once i even used it to tow a scorpio out of a ditch.The torque is a big bonus to have when riding in the ghats. You can easily ride on steep slopes without the engine feeling stressed.Unlike other bikes you do not need gear down and get quick acceleration to overtake a vehicle. The acceleration of re works differently and has a lot to do with momentum and rpm range between 2.5k and 5k. For overtaking on the highways you will need a flick of a wrist on any gear and will have to wait back a little and then you will see the magic of the bull pulling you with ease. So steady long unending pull but not quick.Comfort:The riding position is for an average height of 5 feet 8. For me, i had to get the handlebar further extended and get the seat 2 inches higher for it to be really comfortable. That's the good thing about re bikes, a lot of modifications are possible.The back rest is a boon to the pillion and long rides of 300km non-stop in 4 hours are possible.The engine doesn't sound stressed or even in any problem even after touring full day at speeds between 80kmph and 100kmph. No other bike will allow you to scale the roads of of leh laddakh with ease.The bike can comfortably carry the rider, pillion and luggage, totalling more than 250kgs on the ghats, nonstop on the highway for hours at more than 80kmph. Beyond 110kmph the bike seems stressed and the braking seems to take a really long time, i would not recommend frequently riding above the 110kmph mark. Looks and modifications:Having a metal body and big fuel tank, the looks are stunning and there are many 3rd party mechanics offering modifications such as fancy flatter or crossbar handlebars, sharper looking leg guards, wind shields, extra head lights, fog lights, alloy wheels etc. There are mechanics to replace the efi with a carburettor. (if the efi gets spoilt, since carburettor is cheaper and performance can be tweaked).The approximate costs inclusive of fitting are below-Handlebar- 800 to 2000 Headlamp grill and indicator grill- 400 Dry battery -3200 (easy maintenance, better life and lower rate of failure)Alloy wheels - 8000 per pair Tubeless tyres -5000 per pair Pair of led fog lights - 1500 Wind shield - 1500 Leather seats - 2000 to 5000 Carrier at the back - 700 to 1000 Carburettor - 4000 Silencer - 1000 to 2000 Leg guard front - 1000 to 2000Leg guard rear - 500 to 1000 Fuel and performance:I got a mileage between 28 and 30 in the city and 32 on the highway. My zero to hundred timing is 11.6 seconds. Top speed 140 on the speedometer, which seems to be inaccurate, felt more like 125 or max 130.The extra premium or power petrol, i.e. higher octane fuel gives a better feel to the running but make sure you don't mix the fuels up, else you will be paying extra for no boost in performance. The engine life is better with higher octane fuel and trust me, the engine will feel younger even at 70000kms if you use higher octane fuel.Tyre air pressure on tube tyres:Considering my weight, i feel comfortable at 25/35, even though the recommended is 22/32. At the recommended pressure, i tend to get punctures more often. Keep in mind at higher pressure the bike gets lesser grip on wet road or steep turns and also while braking. Do carry a spare tube if possible since the rear tube size isn't readily available. 120/80-18. The puncture mechanics have a difficult time getting the tyre out and the rear disc brake needs to be removed and can gives issues once its refitted, since the road-side puncture mechanics are not used to fixing the re bikes. So it's recommended you learn how to get out from the re workshop.For tubeless tyres, use 22/32. It will be harder to manoeuvre at 25/35.Alloy wheels? (cost 8000 for pair) Alloy wheels and tubeless tyred will save you from the punctures. But if you plan to get the alloy wheels do take into consideration that since the bike is really heavy and if you hit a big pothole, the alloy wheel can likely get a crack, meaning, you would have to get the alloy wheel replaced. Average tubeless tyres cost around 5000. If you stick to spokes and tube tyre, you will end up spending a bomb every alternate servicing on getting the rim out and spokes adjusted. (approx 300 per tyre).Bike common issues/cons:1. The bike seems to get out of alignment needing the spokes and rim to the adjusted 2. Spare parts are too expensive. The life of parts is too little.Example 1 - fuel pump would cost you 15000, fuel filter kit 3000.. That's a total of 18 thousand and will likely get spoilt if you always run on low fuel or the quality of fuel is bad. Even if you take care, the fuel pump might just go bad at 30000kms. Example 2 - efi will set you back by 10 thousand. Can go bad anytime after the warranty period.Example 3 - liquid battery will need replacement every 2 years. Warranty is just 1.5 years. That will cost you 3000.3. Its a very high maintenance bike Servicing labour cost -750 Oil -900 every 3 months.Chain spray - 200 every 3 months (3m spray. Use every 15 days.)Regular parts change in the first 2 years - 2000 to 4000 Regular parts change after 2 years - 4000 to 6000 every year.Regular parts need replacement every 12000 kms to 18000 kms. Like spark plugs, fork oil, would also need over hauling, which is expensive, around 600 to 800 for just the labour. Accelerator cable, fuel pipe, other pipes, bush, bearings etc. The brake pads and bearings need changing often since the bike is heavy and the need a lot of braking for it to stop when in momentum.After 70000km or almost 4 years, i spend on an average, 4000 every 3 months on servicing. A car would likely cost lower in maintenance.4. Very difficult to start if battery is weak, the efi doesn't get initiated. Even if the battery is fine, the kick start needs some getting used to.5. Shock absorbers need an upgrade and don't feel perfect.Overall verdict- If you aren't stingy about maintenance and don't mind shelling out money to buy an expensive bike, you will not regret buying this bike. Else, your life will feel like a torture with this 500cc monster. Feel free to make your bike unique with hundreds of possible modifications and enhancements.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

5

Visual Appeal


2

Reliability


3

Performance


5

Comfort


1

Service Experience

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Daily Commute

Owned for

> 1 yr

Ridden for

> 15000 kms

Tips for other riders

If you don't want breakdowns, follow the recommended change of parts as per manual. The RE workshops have Kits available after every 6000 kms of servicing.

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Mileage FAQs

Q: What is the average of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?
Fuel economy of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500, as reported by its owners, is 28 kmpl.

Q: How can I get the best mileage from Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?
Extracting the best fuel economy involves practicing various techniques like judiciously modulating the throttle, limiting excessive gearshifts in case of geared motorcycles and turning-off the engine while you are idling in traffic.

Q: What is the monthly fuel cost for Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?
Assuming fuel price ₹ 102.25 per liter and an average running of 500 km/month, the monthly fuel cost for Thunderbird 500 is ₹1821 per month. Click here to calculate your monthly fuel cost.
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