The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is a discontinued 499 cc air-cooled motorcycle with a 5-speed gearbox. BikeDekho and BikeWale list 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm maximum power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm maximum torque. It has a 20 L fuel tank and a 199 kg kerb weight.
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is a cruiser motorcycle from Royal Enfield. It has been discontinued (production ended around 2020). Mechiee still services it at your doorstep. Cruisers are built for relaxed riding, typically with a low seat, a laid-back posture and an engine that pulls from low revs. With a 499 cc engine it sits in the middleweight 450–800 cc class.
Power comes from a 499 cc single-cylinder air-cooled fuel-injected engine that makes 27.57 PS at 5,250 rpm and 41.3 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Peak torque arrives low in the rev range, at 4,000 rpm, which makes it relaxed to ride in traffic. Its stroke is longer than its bore (84 mm x 90 mm), a long-stroke layout that generally favours low-down pulling power. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 139 PS per tonne; by that measure, it is lively, with easy overtakes and relaxed highway speeds. It has both electric and kick start.
It has a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
Its frame is single downtube, using engine as stressed member. Suspension is by telescopic forks at the front and twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload at the rear. Braking is by a 280 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear. It rides on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels — 90/90-19 at the front and 120/80-18 at the rear.
The seat is 775 mm off the ground, which is low and makes it easy to put your feet down. It weighs 199 kg ready to ride, which is on the heavy side, so moving it by hand takes some effort. Ground clearance is 135 mm — low, so take speed breakers and steep ramps slowly. It is 2,060 mm long, with 1,350 mm between the axles. Its 20 L fuel tank and claimed mileage of 30 Kmpl work out to roughly 600 km per tankful on paper; real-world range is usually lower.
Equipment includes an analogue and digital instrument console and a halogen headlamp. Safety equipment includes low fuel indicator.
The manufacturer's warranty is 1 year or 10,000 km. For the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹2,799 doorstep service.
It is best suited to relaxed riding and unhurried weekend trips. Its low seat also makes it approachable for shorter and newer riders.
Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment.
These figures are listed by independent publications; where they overlap, they agree. Exact values can differ slightly by variant and model year.
Specifications last checked:
Claimed mileage
30 Kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho)
Manufacturer's claimed figure; real-world mileage is usually lower.
Estimated range
about 600 km
Claimed mileage × tank size. An estimate, not a promise.
Manufacturer warranty
1 Year or 10,000 Km
Terms and conditions apply.
Mechiee doorstep service
₹2,799
Mechiee's fixed doorstep service price for this model.
Follow the schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. A regular service is the cheapest way to catch small problems before they become expensive ones.
Engine oil is the single most important consumable to keep fresh. Top up between services if the level drops, and change it on schedule.
With Disc, 280 mm and Disc, 240 mm brakes, check pad or shoe wear, lever and pedal free play, and braking feel at every service.
A clean, correctly tensioned and lubricated chain lasts longer and wastes less power. Check slack regularly, especially after riding in rain or dust.
A clogged air filter or worn spark plug shows up as hard starting, weak throttle response and poorer fuel economy. Both are checked at a regular service and replaced when worn.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Have its level and condition checked and change it on the interval in the owner's manual.
This bike runs 90/90-19 / 120/80-18 tyres. Check pressure, tread depth and sidewalls, and replace tyres that are worn or cracked.
The battery is listed as 12V 14Ah. Weak starting, dim lights or a flickering console are early signs the battery or charging system needs a look.
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Doorstep service₹2,799
Mechiee mechanics service the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 at your doorstep across 119 areas of Pune, with bigger jobs handled at a Mechiee Service Center. Pick your area to see local details.
Manufacturer figures for each bike. A dash means the value is not published in our sources.
| Specification | Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 | Royal Enfield Thunderbird X 500 | Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 | Royal Enfield Thunderbird X 350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 499 cc | 499 cc | 346 cc | 346 cc |
| Max power | 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm | 27.2 HP (19.9 kW) @ 5250 rpm | 18.0 bhp @ 5501 rpm | 19.8 HP (14.5 kW) @ 5600 rpm |
| Max torque | 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 27.46@3500 Nm@rpm | 28.0 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 Kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho) | — | 34 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho) | — |
| Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Kerb weight | 199 kg | 197 kg | 175 kg | 195 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 L | 20 Litres | 14.45 L | 20 Litres |
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm | Single disc, ventilated, 2-piston calipers, 280 mm | — | Single disc, two piston caliper, ventilated, 280 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm | Single disc, single-piston, 240 mm | — | Single disc, single piston caliper, ventilated, 240 mm |
What the technical terms on this page mean.
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has a 499 cc engine, described as single cylinder, 4 stroke, spark ignition, air-cooled,.
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is rated at 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm maximum power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm maximum torque.
The claimed figure for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is 30 Kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho). Real-world mileage is usually lower and depends on riding style, load, road and traffic conditions and how well the bike is maintained.
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has Disc, 280 mm at the front and Disc, 240 mm at the rear, with Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price.
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 runs 90/90-19 at the front and 120/80-18 at the rear on spoke wheels.
Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. Between services, keep an eye on engine oil, chain, tyres and battery. With Disc, 280 mm and Disc, 240 mm brakes, brake wear and adjustment are worth checking at every visit.
Multiplying the claimed 30 Kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho) by the 20 L tank gives roughly 600 km on a full tank. That is an estimate from claimed figures; real-world range is usually lower.
The manufacturer states a warranty of 1 Year or 10,000 Km. Terms and conditions apply.
No. The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has been discontinued (production ended around 2020). Mechiee still lists doorstep servicing for it.
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