What is the average of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

Fuel economy of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 , as reported by its owners, is 28 kmpl.

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.

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.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Mileage - Thunderbird 500 Average per Liter

Name: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Brand: Royal Enfield
SKU: 206
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.3 (114 reviews)

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Mileage

As reported by Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 owners, the real mileage of Thunderbird 500 is 28 kmpl. It delivers better mileage that 27% of cruisers.

Thunderbird 500 Average

Owner reported mileage

28 kmpl

Where does Thunderbird 500 stand among cruisers?

27%
Thunderbird 500 has better mileage than 27% of cruisers
31 kmpl
Average mileage among cruisers

Fuel cost calculator

We help you calculate fuel expenses which you will incur by using Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500. To check your monthly fuel expenses you just have to enter distance in kms you travel in a day and fuel price in your area. As per current inputs, monthly fuel cost for Thunderbird 500 with mileage of 28 is ₹ 1,821.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

499 cc

28 kmpl

27.2 bhp

195 kg

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Mileage related tips & advice

Top tips to maximise fuel efficiency of your cruiser bike

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Thunderbird 500 Mileage User Reviews

4.3(114 ratings)14 reviews

5Thunderbird the perfect cruiser cum scrambler 1 year ago by Gaurang Zalariya, Ahmedabad
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 maintai
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- Used it for
  Leisure Rides
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  10000-15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  24 kmpl
5Ride for joy 2 years ago by Deepak, Ludhiana
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
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- Used it for
  Leisure Rides
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  > 15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  32 kmpl
4Review 3 years ago by Vikrant Patel, Bhubaneswar
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 ha
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- Used it for
  Tours
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  > 15000 kms
3Life after 4 years of re tbd500. 3 years ago by Karan Singh Sahney, Bhusawal
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 co
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- Used it for
  Daily Commute
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  > 15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  30 kmpl
4Awesome bike 3 years ago by Asmit Kumar, Lucknow
This bike is best in each view i.E. In mileage, in looks that is so looks classic bike and in power also. I m using this bike since 3 years and i have not found any problem till date. The first thing i want to say that you have to maintain your bike or vehicle as each a
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- Used it for
  Everything
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  10000-15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  40 kmpl
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Mileage FAQs

Q: What is the average of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

A: 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?

A: 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?

A: 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.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Mileage

Thunderbird 500 Average

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