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Reviews of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

  • User Reviews
Thunderbird 500 Image

4.3/5

119 Ratings

63 Reviews

5 star

59%

4 star

23%

3 star

12%

2 star

3%

1 star

4%

₹ 1,90,701
Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

4

Visual Appeal


4

Reliability


4

Performance


4

Comfort


3

Service Experience

3

Value for Money

Reviews on Thunderbird 500

  • Most Helpful (63)
  • Most Recent (63)
  • Critical (13)
  • Positive (50)
  • Superb

    8 years ago


    Santosh

    Style i bought this bike in jan 2014, when i saw it first time, ibecame the fan of this and tbh i love it's style and same applies on all boys almost


    engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox after riding 20 km with the speed 60 you will feel the vehicle has become absolutely smooth and light.


    Ride quality & handling perfect, i did not see any issue with this bike riding, i take really long trips on this bike.


    Final words this is the mid range cruiser with superb style and huge engine power.


    Areas of improvement split to 2 cylinders than puttiing all the mass in one cylynder.

    Pros

    style, handling, performance, weight

    cons

    consumption,

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    1


  • Awesome bike

    5 years ago


    Asmit Kumar

    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 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 centres only.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil after 2500 kms and make sure the bike is servicing in proper time and interval.

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    1


  • Simply amazing

    7 years ago


    Kevin Dcosta

    Style it definitely grabs attention on the road.


    Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox great engine performance. Decent fuel economy but who cares & gearbox is smooth provided you are the only rider of the bike.


    Ride quality & handling can ride it for hours without any back pain. It is a very stable bike & it is amazing for the shitty indian roads.


    Final words overall an amazing vehicle.


    Areas of improvement the back seat could have been bigger as even a slim girl cant sit side ways.

    Pros

    stability, comfortable riding position, amazing power

    cons

    only the smal back seat

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • 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.

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • Undisputed king of Indian bike

    5 years ago


    Tshering Topgay Bhutia

    Tb 500 is an amazing bike. Own since 2014 bought at kolkata rode more than 25000 plus. In 2016 i took to leh from gtk via kathmandu. Being 500cc i had a great ride at 18000 ft than my friend's 350. I'm using redroster exhaust so it gave 35 ltrs km during 7500 kms journey. This is the undisputed king of bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    I use tubeless tyres and timely service is required to remain like an undisputed king...

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    4


  • The worst bike ever

    2 years ago


    Kam

    I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying this bike. I rather would recommend honda who gives less maintenance bikes.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    1

    Reliability


    2

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    1

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Leisure Rides

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Get service done every alternate day

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    1


  • For biker

    6 years ago


    Parthkumar Prajapati

    Riding experience on this bike..

    Look is damn sexy + awesome performance

    Just do service time to time and care it like a baby...

    If you are thinking for buying it...

    Don't think too much.... Go and buy...

    Really a awesome bike...

    Car moves a body.... But bike moves a soul...

    One of the my best bikes...

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Just care like a baby...

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    0


  • Review

    5 years ago


    Sohan Reddy

    First of all i would like to talk about the pickup of the bike. It is a good bike for beginners who prefer tourings.. Everything about this machine is good except the rear mudguard. It is not perfectly designed i thing.. All the mud and dust splits into the pack ok pillion any yeah that's it about the Thunderbird 500.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    3

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    2

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Tours

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    0


  • Royal bikes are lovable bikes

    4 years ago


    Ramabhadrarao

    High maintenance of this bike , and always the petrol pump is the main issue of this bike, it doesn't have a carburetor ,the pump injects the fuel . That is the main and utmost drawback of this bike .Re sale is too less and clutch cables are cutting off , when in heavy traffic, they are not reliable.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    2

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    2

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Never buy thunder bird 500 ,it's better to go for 350 of any Royal bike, I even cannot sell the 500 cc thunderbird bike. Maintenance is very high ,if you touch the bike spares, are in thousands.

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    1


  • Living legend

    4 years ago


    Manish

    One of the best stylish and fascinating bike i have ever seen. I have stealth black model which even shines in dark . Loved the abs model , you have to compromise with average, vibration and speed, that's the demerits of this beautiful bike else overall its best for those who can afford it. I would suggest gym guys to have this .

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil as soon as you feel the vibration sound changes, it does not needs a lots of maintenance just wipe every day . Focus on good chains and breaks.

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    0

  • Superb

    8 years ago


    Santosh

    Style i bought this bike in jan 2014, when i saw it first time, ibecame the fan of this and tbh i love it's style and same applies on all boys almost


    engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox after riding 20 km with the speed 60 you will feel the vehicle has become absolutely smooth and light.


    Ride quality & handling perfect, i did not see any issue with this bike riding, i take really long trips on this bike.


    Final words this is the mid range cruiser with superb style and huge engine power.


    Areas of improvement split to 2 cylinders than puttiing all the mass in one cylynder.

    Pros

    style, handling, performance, weight

    cons

    consumption,

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    1


  • Awesome bike

    5 years ago


    Asmit Kumar

    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 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 centres only.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil after 2500 kms and make sure the bike is servicing in proper time and interval.

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    1


  • Simply amazing

    7 years ago


    Kevin Dcosta

    Style it definitely grabs attention on the road.


    Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox great engine performance. Decent fuel economy but who cares & gearbox is smooth provided you are the only rider of the bike.


    Ride quality & handling can ride it for hours without any back pain. It is a very stable bike & it is amazing for the shitty indian roads.


    Final words overall an amazing vehicle.


    Areas of improvement the back seat could have been bigger as even a slim girl cant sit side ways.

    Pros

    stability, comfortable riding position, amazing power

    cons

    only the smal back seat

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • 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.

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • Undisputed king of Indian bike

    5 years ago


    Tshering Topgay Bhutia

    Tb 500 is an amazing bike. Own since 2014 bought at kolkata rode more than 25000 plus. In 2016 i took to leh from gtk via kathmandu. Being 500cc i had a great ride at 18000 ft than my friend's 350. I'm using redroster exhaust so it gave 35 ltrs km during 7500 kms journey. This is the undisputed king of bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    I use tubeless tyres and timely service is required to remain like an undisputed king...

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    4


  • The worst bike ever

    2 years ago


    Kam

    I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying this bike. I rather would recommend honda who gives less maintenance bikes.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    1

    Reliability


    2

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    1

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Leisure Rides

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Get service done every alternate day

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    1


  • For biker

    6 years ago


    Parthkumar Prajapati

    Riding experience on this bike..

    Look is damn sexy + awesome performance

    Just do service time to time and care it like a baby...

    If you are thinking for buying it...

    Don't think too much.... Go and buy...

    Really a awesome bike...

    Car moves a body.... But bike moves a soul...

    One of the my best bikes...

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Just care like a baby...

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    0


  • Review

    5 years ago


    Sohan Reddy

    First of all i would like to talk about the pickup of the bike. It is a good bike for beginners who prefer tourings.. Everything about this machine is good except the rear mudguard. It is not perfectly designed i thing.. All the mud and dust splits into the pack ok pillion any yeah that's it about the Thunderbird 500.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    3

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    2

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Tours

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    0


  • Royal bikes are lovable bikes

    4 years ago


    Ramabhadrarao

    High maintenance of this bike , and always the petrol pump is the main issue of this bike, it doesn't have a carburetor ,the pump injects the fuel . That is the main and utmost drawback of this bike .Re sale is too less and clutch cables are cutting off , when in heavy traffic, they are not reliable.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    2

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    2

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Never buy thunder bird 500 ,it's better to go for 350 of any Royal bike, I even cannot sell the 500 cc thunderbird bike. Maintenance is very high ,if you touch the bike spares, are in thousands.

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    1


  • Living legend

    4 years ago


    Manish

    One of the best stylish and fascinating bike i have ever seen. I have stealth black model which even shines in dark . Loved the abs model , you have to compromise with average, vibration and speed, that's the demerits of this beautiful bike else overall its best for those who can afford it. I would suggest gym guys to have this .

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil as soon as you feel the vibration sound changes, it does not needs a lots of maintenance just wipe every day . Focus on good chains and breaks.

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    0

  • Superb

    8 years ago


    Santosh

    Style i bought this bike in jan 2014, when i saw it first time, ibecame the fan of this and tbh i love it's style and same applies on all boys almost


    engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox after riding 20 km with the speed 60 you will feel the vehicle has become absolutely smooth and light.


    Ride quality & handling perfect, i did not see any issue with this bike riding, i take really long trips on this bike.


    Final words this is the mid range cruiser with superb style and huge engine power.


    Areas of improvement split to 2 cylinders than puttiing all the mass in one cylynder.

    Pros

    style, handling, performance, weight

    cons

    consumption,

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    1


  • Awesome bike

    5 years ago


    Asmit Kumar

    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 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 centres only.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil after 2500 kms and make sure the bike is servicing in proper time and interval.

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    1


  • Simply amazing

    7 years ago


    Kevin Dcosta

    Style it definitely grabs attention on the road.


    Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox great engine performance. Decent fuel economy but who cares & gearbox is smooth provided you are the only rider of the bike.


    Ride quality & handling can ride it for hours without any back pain. It is a very stable bike & it is amazing for the shitty indian roads.


    Final words overall an amazing vehicle.


    Areas of improvement the back seat could have been bigger as even a slim girl cant sit side ways.

    Pros

    stability, comfortable riding position, amazing power

    cons

    only the smal back seat

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • 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.

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • Undisputed king of Indian bike

    5 years ago


    Tshering Topgay Bhutia

    Tb 500 is an amazing bike. Own since 2014 bought at kolkata rode more than 25000 plus. In 2016 i took to leh from gtk via kathmandu. Being 500cc i had a great ride at 18000 ft than my friend's 350. I'm using redroster exhaust so it gave 35 ltrs km during 7500 kms journey. This is the undisputed king of bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    I use tubeless tyres and timely service is required to remain like an undisputed king...

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    4


  • The worst bike ever

    2 years ago


    Kam

    I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying this bike. I rather would recommend honda who gives less maintenance bikes.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    1

    Reliability


    2

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    1

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Leisure Rides

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Get service done every alternate day

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    1


  • For biker

    6 years ago


    Parthkumar Prajapati

    Riding experience on this bike..

    Look is damn sexy + awesome performance

    Just do service time to time and care it like a baby...

    If you are thinking for buying it...

    Don't think too much.... Go and buy...

    Really a awesome bike...

    Car moves a body.... But bike moves a soul...

    One of the my best bikes...

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Just care like a baby...

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    0


  • Review

    5 years ago


    Sohan Reddy

    First of all i would like to talk about the pickup of the bike. It is a good bike for beginners who prefer tourings.. Everything about this machine is good except the rear mudguard. It is not perfectly designed i thing.. All the mud and dust splits into the pack ok pillion any yeah that's it about the Thunderbird 500.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    3

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    2

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Tours

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    0


  • Royal bikes are lovable bikes

    4 years ago


    Ramabhadrarao

    High maintenance of this bike , and always the petrol pump is the main issue of this bike, it doesn't have a carburetor ,the pump injects the fuel . That is the main and utmost drawback of this bike .Re sale is too less and clutch cables are cutting off , when in heavy traffic, they are not reliable.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    2

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    2

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Never buy thunder bird 500 ,it's better to go for 350 of any Royal bike, I even cannot sell the 500 cc thunderbird bike. Maintenance is very high ,if you touch the bike spares, are in thousands.

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    1


  • Living legend

    4 years ago


    Manish

    One of the best stylish and fascinating bike i have ever seen. I have stealth black model which even shines in dark . Loved the abs model , you have to compromise with average, vibration and speed, that's the demerits of this beautiful bike else overall its best for those who can afford it. I would suggest gym guys to have this .

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil as soon as you feel the vibration sound changes, it does not needs a lots of maintenance just wipe every day . Focus on good chains and breaks.

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    0

  • Superb

    8 years ago


    Santosh

    Style i bought this bike in jan 2014, when i saw it first time, ibecame the fan of this and tbh i love it's style and same applies on all boys almost


    engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox after riding 20 km with the speed 60 you will feel the vehicle has become absolutely smooth and light.


    Ride quality & handling perfect, i did not see any issue with this bike riding, i take really long trips on this bike.


    Final words this is the mid range cruiser with superb style and huge engine power.


    Areas of improvement split to 2 cylinders than puttiing all the mass in one cylynder.

    Pros

    style, handling, performance, weight

    cons

    consumption,

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    1


  • Awesome bike

    5 years ago


    Asmit Kumar

    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 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 centres only.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil after 2500 kms and make sure the bike is servicing in proper time and interval.

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    1


  • Simply amazing

    7 years ago


    Kevin Dcosta

    Style it definitely grabs attention on the road.


    Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox great engine performance. Decent fuel economy but who cares & gearbox is smooth provided you are the only rider of the bike.


    Ride quality & handling can ride it for hours without any back pain. It is a very stable bike & it is amazing for the shitty indian roads.


    Final words overall an amazing vehicle.


    Areas of improvement the back seat could have been bigger as even a slim girl cant sit side ways.

    Pros

    stability, comfortable riding position, amazing power

    cons

    only the smal back seat

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort

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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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    4


    0


  • Undisputed king of Indian bike

    5 years ago


    Tshering Topgay Bhutia

    Tb 500 is an amazing bike. Own since 2014 bought at kolkata rode more than 25000 plus. In 2016 i took to leh from gtk via kathmandu. Being 500cc i had a great ride at 18000 ft than my friend's 350. I'm using redroster exhaust so it gave 35 ltrs km during 7500 kms journey. This is the undisputed king of bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    I use tubeless tyres and timely service is required to remain like an undisputed king...

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    7


    4


  • The worst bike ever

    2 years ago


    Kam

    I bought this bike in 2015 and driven is for 2400 kms. So far I've spent more than 1 lakh for repairs and replacements. I've hardly enjoyed driving this bike. This is one of the most horrible high maintenance bike. There are many other owners of this model regret buying this bike. I rather would recommend honda who gives less maintenance bikes.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    1

    Reliability


    2

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    1

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Leisure Rides

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Get service done every alternate day

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    1


  • For biker

    6 years ago


    Parthkumar Prajapati

    Riding experience on this bike..

    Look is damn sexy + awesome performance

    Just do service time to time and care it like a baby...

    If you are thinking for buying it...

    Don't think too much.... Go and buy...

    Really a awesome bike...

    Car moves a body.... But bike moves a soul...

    One of the my best bikes...

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Just care like a baby...

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    3


    0


  • Review

    5 years ago


    Sohan Reddy

    First of all i would like to talk about the pickup of the bike. It is a good bike for beginners who prefer tourings.. Everything about this machine is good except the rear mudguard. It is not perfectly designed i thing.. All the mud and dust splits into the pack ok pillion any yeah that's it about the Thunderbird 500.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    3

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    2

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Tours

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

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    3


    0


  • Royal bikes are lovable bikes

    4 years ago


    Ramabhadrarao

    High maintenance of this bike , and always the petrol pump is the main issue of this bike, it doesn't have a carburetor ,the pump injects the fuel . That is the main and utmost drawback of this bike .Re sale is too less and clutch cables are cutting off , when in heavy traffic, they are not reliable.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    2

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    2

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Never buy thunder bird 500 ,it's better to go for 350 of any Royal bike, I even cannot sell the 500 cc thunderbird bike. Maintenance is very high ,if you touch the bike spares, are in thousands.

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    3


    1


  • Living legend

    4 years ago


    Manish

    One of the best stylish and fascinating bike i have ever seen. I have stealth black model which even shines in dark . Loved the abs model , you have to compromise with average, vibration and speed, that's the demerits of this beautiful bike else overall its best for those who can afford it. I would suggest gym guys to have this .

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil as soon as you feel the vibration sound changes, it does not needs a lots of maintenance just wipe every day . Focus on good chains and breaks.

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    0

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