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Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Got mileage of
28 kmpl
Got mileage of
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Used it for
Everything
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Got mileage of
30 kmpl
Got mileage of
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Used it for
Everything
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Got mileage of
Style
it has a modern edge to its vintage design. The headlights are really cool with the console being an enticing aspect of the bike.
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
this bikes massive engine's power is well harnessed as it propels you forward in a way that will leave you hanging on to the throttle bars. Such power does not render good fuel economy though its fair to say it gives you a fair mileage. I felt that this gear box is easier to operate compared to the 350cc thunderbird.
Ride quality & handling
excellent cruiser capability on the road with an appealing comfort although the bike vibrates blatantly at high revs.
Final words
buy it if you have got the budget for the bike and for regular fuel stops and then get ready to leave every other vehicle behind you as you surprisingly zoom by with this cruiser.
Areas of improvement
the vintage desgin should recieve a break.
Pros
power, pull, comfort, console
cons
mileage,
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Not a value for money. Very problematic bike. This will not give you the confidence of long riding because of lots of problem like regular problem in chain sprocket..Fuel gauge..Digital clock..And last but not the least..Its service which is very pathetic.The plus point only is comfort riding and cool look.
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Used it for
Everything
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Style
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox: excellent pick up
ride quality & handling
absolutely fantastic, you will get the road clear when you ride this bike
final words
i love this bike and i suggest everyone to go for it. If you love the power and the manly.
I drove this bike from delhi to laddakh and has absolute power and performance. Especially i love it's fuel tank. The disk brake in rear adds very much fun. I have also driven this bike from delhi to agra expressway and with ease. You can drive this with the speed of 120 and will not get your legs vibrating which normally happens with pulsar and others.
Areas of improvement
pros
cruzer design
cons
mileage
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Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Got mileage of
25 kmpl
Got mileage of
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Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Got mileage of
30 kmpl
Got mileage of
Style
the styling is pretty good. Has a distinct road presence. Projector light and led tail light enhances the over all look.
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
performance of the engine is pretty good. It has good low down torque and an all day cruising speed of 80-100kmph. Considering the bigger 500cc engine, it still gives a decent fuel economy of 31kmpl on highway and 26kmpl in city driving condition which i feel is pretty good. Being fuel injected i never faced starting problem in my last 10,000km drive. Gearbox seems to be a bit knotchy. Flase neutral is more frequent from 2nd to 3rd. Although the bike can reach a speed of 130+, it seems to be more comfortable at 80-90kmph. At that speed the vehicle just glides like butter in a hot pan.
Ride quality & handling
ride quality is good but there is still space for impovement. The rider seat is bigger and somewhat comfortable for long drives as compared to the rear seat which is very small with less cusion. As far as handling is concerned it will surprise you with its outstanding cornering speed. The only problem i see is the noise the front fork makes while going through every road bumbs.
Final words
over all royal enfield has improved the quality of the bike and thunderbird is very different from the other models...Its comfortable, comes with front and rear disk brake, comfortable foot peg angles, digital guages, bigger tank, efi engine. In my 10,000km ride, i havent faced broken clutch cable, or throttle cable or problems related to cold starting.. So in a way royal enfield has come a long way.
Areas of improvement
"quality" --- this is what royal enfield has to improve. The paint quality, nuts n bolts, rubber pipes, tubes, rubber mountings are still of inferior quality and needs constant attention. The digital guage looks good but is inaccurate and has a history of malfucntion. The engine still leaks oil from rocker head. Partial chain cover would have been a better addition. The manual mentions a maintenance free battery ( 12v 14ah mf) but the bike came with an ordinary battery (even dealers has no explanation). Hope royal enfield looks into it and make the necessary corrections. Service quality also needs to be improved.
Pros
style, digital dial, huge petrol tank, torque, decent average
cons
paint finish keeps peeling, dial guage malfunction, inferior quality of rubber parts
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In Hindi language the famous sentence " paisa vasool " the cost is also well and good. I love the ride about my thunderbird, it is 500cc so anyone can imagine what will its speed criteria and sound of the silencer, to give a best look i modified my bike .I have been ride a lot on till now 45000km, i have ridden for all purpose travelling to another city or for a long drive.When i ride public are looking my bike continuously till it pass it away, many people ask me about my Thunderbird. It never give me problem anywhere.Servicing and maintenance is costly due to unique bike but no issue i love my bike from bottom of the heart.I have kept name to my bike its "Rampyari"
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Used it for
Everything
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Got mileage of
25 kmpl
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