Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Vs Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.49 Lakh

₹ 2.02 Lakh

Overview

Compare Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X and Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Vs Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm starts at ₹ 1.81 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X starts at ₹ 2.13 Lakh.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm base engine returns 35 kmpl. The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X base returns 30 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC

499.0 cc

No Of Cylinder

Max Power

27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm

Max Torque

41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Delivery

Electronic Fuel Injection

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Starting Mechanism

Self / Kick Start

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity

20.0 L

13.5 L

Reserve Fuel Capacity

N/A

2.5 L

Mileage

30.00 Kmpl

35.00 Kmpl

Overall Riding Range

N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight

197 kg

194 kg

Length

2040 mm

2140 mm

Width

830 mm

790 mm

Height

1140 mm

1090 mm

Wheelbase

1350 mm

1360 mm

Ground Clearance

135 mm

Seat Height

N/A

800 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears

5 Gears

Clutch

N/A

Wet, Multi-plate

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type

Single Down Tube

Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member

Front Suspension

41mm Forks, 130mm Travel

Telescopic, 35mm Forks, 130mm Travel

Rear Suspension

Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers With 5-step Adjustable Preload, 80mm Travel

Braking

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc, Double Piston Caliper

Disc, 2-Piston Caliper

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc, Single Piston Caliper

Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding

Front Disc/Drum Size

280 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

240 mm

153 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size

19 inches

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

Spoke/Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre

90 / 90 - 19" - 52 P TL

90/90 - 19

Rear Tyre

120 / 80 - 18" - 62 P TL

120/80 - 18

Electricals

Battery

Maintenance Free

12 Volt, 14 Ah

Headlight

Projector

12V, 60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN

Tail Light

LED

12V, P21/5W

Standard Features

Speedometer

Analogue

Tachometer

Analogue

Gear Indicator

Fuel Warning Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Engine Kill Switch

Clock

Tripmeter Type

Digital

Tripmeter Count

Pass Light

ABS

LED DRL (Daylight Running Light)

LED Tail Lamp

Additonal Features

Brakes Front: 19 inch Rear: 18 inch

Finely Crafted Tank With Post War Era Graphics And Thigh Pads

Headlamp Casing Features The 'Tiger Eye Lamps' For That Bullet Look

Single Saddle Seat With Springs Provides Maximum Comfort

Tool Box With Classic Design

Vintage Tail Lamp Assembly Features A Classic Design

Key Features

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