We’ve all been taken by the Royal Enfield Thunderbird’s innate individuality. So with the X, an urban-geared rendition of the machine, we chose to play up this very quality - its distinctiveness. The result is probably the kind of Thunderbird you’d want to have ended up with at the end of your custom modification. Purposed for our cities, towns and beyond.
Name: Thunder bird X 500
Category: Cruiser
Colour: Getaway Orange, Drifter Blue
We’ve all been taken by the Royal Enfield Thunderbird’s innate individuality. So with the X, an urban-geared rendition of the machine, we chose to play up this very quality - its distinctiveness. The result is probably the kind of Thunderbird you’d want to have ended up with at the end of your custom modification. Purposed for our cities, towns and beyond.
| ENGINE | |
| Type: | Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 499 cc |
| Maximum Power: | 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque: | 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Ignition System : | Digital Electronic Ignition |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate |
| Gearbox: | 5 Speed Constant Mesh |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil: | 15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA |
| Fuel Supply: | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Air Cleaner: | Paper Element |
| Engine Start: | Electric / Kick |
| CHASSIS & SUSPENSION | |
| Type: | Single downtube, using engine as stressed member. |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm |
| Length | 2040 mm |
| Width | 830 mm |
| Height | 1140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 197 Kg (with 90% Fuel & Oil) |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Ltrs |
| BRAKES & TYRES | |
| Tyres Fr. | 90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM |
| Tyres Rr. | 120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C |
| Brakes Front | 280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper |
| Brakes Rear | 240mm Disc, Single piston caliper |
| ELECTRICALS | |
| Electrical System | 12 volt - DC |
| Battery | 12 volt, 14 Ah |
| Head Lamp | Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W |
| Tail Lamp | LED lamp with position light guides. |