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

Rider Reviews

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MotorcycleDB Review

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