Royal Enfield, which is known for its masculinity, is said to be working on the release of 500cc Thunderbird . Royal Enfield’s solitary launch for 2012 will be the Thunderbird 500, a motorcycle that wowed show goers at the Indian Auto Expo by literally being the showstopper at the Royal Enfield pavilion.
The Thunderbird 500 has been perhaps one of the most anticipated offering from the Royal Enfield stable considering that the Thunderbird 350 has been doing yeoman service for the last ten years. The Thunderbird has built for itself a reputation of being a comfortable touring motorcycle and is often the first choice amongst the Royal Enfield models for touring enthusiasts. The Thunderbird has earned itself the reputation of a capable highway tourer and established itself firmly in the cruiser market. The Thunderbird broke away from the mould of Royal Enfield’s traditional motorcycles and redefined a new lineup. In that direction, the new Thunderbird has come as fresh motorcycle.
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500cc Price in India:
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500cc is expected to be priced around Rs 1.6 – 1.9 lakh.
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500cc is expected to be released in the first half of 2012. Though there are no official confirmations from the company, it is believed that the price and launch date will be the same as mentioned.
With bullet lovers increasing gradually for its style and engine, the new Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500cc is expected to get a warm welcome among the bike lovers. The bike is said to be featured with Classic’s 500cc UCE engine with EFI.The fuel injected, twin spark 500cc unit construction engine produces a peak power of 27.2 Bhp and delivers a prodigious peak torque of 41.3 Nm. The engine is mated to a five speed gearbox and uses maintenance free hydraulic tappets.
Fast Facts About Thunderbird 500 :
- It now comes loaded with a 500cc Unit Construction Engine (UCE).
- Night time visibility has been the biggest challenge faced by most motorcyclists while cruising on the high hence the new headlight with a 55w projector lamp for its low beam and a 55W halogen bulb for the high beam addresses that issue. The lighting is at its brightest with the high beam on, working in combination with the projector lamp giving ample spread and penetration on the road.
- The ergonomics are now oriented to the cruiser character of the motorcycle. The seat has been completely redesigned to suit the new foot pegs position. The handle bar too has received changes for better reach and ergonomics.
- Stopping power has been aided with the addition of a disc brake at the rear. The braking system is supplied by Bybre, a fully owned subsidiary of Brembo.
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