Enfield Thunderbird 500 - 2018 Specifications and Reviews

2018

General information
Category:	Classic
Year:	2018
Model:	Enfield Thunderbird 500

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch:	Wet mulitiplate
Transmission type,final drive:	Chain
Gearbox:	5-speed
Cooling system:	Air
Lubrication system:	Wet sump
Ignition:	Digital electronic ignition
Fuel control:	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Fuel system:	Injection. Digital
Bore x Stroke:	84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Compression:	8.5:1
Torque:	41.30 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.5 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions">RPM
Power:	27.20 Horsepower">HP (19.9 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 5250 Revolutions">RPM
Engine details:	Twin spark
Engine type:	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter:	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc. Single-piston
Front brakes diameter:	280 mm (11.0 inches)
Front brakes:	Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear tyre:	120/80-18
Front tyre:	90/90-19
Rear wheel travel:	80 mm (3.1 inches)
Rear Suspension:	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Front wheel travel:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front Suspension:	Telescopic fork
Frame type:	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity:	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)
Wheelbase:	1,350 mm (53.1 inches)
Overall width:	895 mm (35.2 inches)
Overall length:	2,060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overall height:	1,300 mm (51.2 inches)
Seat height:	775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	197.0 kg (434.3 pounds)
Other specs
Comments:	Royal Enfield bikes are made in India.
Light:	Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W
Electrical:	12 volt, 14 Ah
Instruments:	Analogue and digital
Starter:	Electric & kick
Color options:	Blue, gray, silver, black, asphalt