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Enfield Thunderbird 500 20122012 Enfield Thunderbird 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Enfield's profilation of this bike |
| The all new Royal Enfield Thunderbird now with a powerful 500 cc engine, a 20 litre tank, digital meter console, LED tail lamps and in three striking shades of black gives a new definition to Highway cruising. |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Enfield Thunderbird 500 |
| Year model | 2012 |
| Type | Classic |
| Rating | 3.8 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Engine details | Twin spark |
| Effect | 27.2 HP (19.9 kW)) @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 41.3 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.5 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital Electronic Ignition |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet mulitiplate |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Single downtube, using engine as stressed member |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload |
| Rear wheel travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 90/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 280 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1395 HP/kg |
| Overall height | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2060 mm (81.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 895 mm (35.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Black, red, silver |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Electrical | 12 volt, 14 Ah |
| Light | Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W |
| Comments | Royal Enfield bikes are made in India. |
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| Further information | |
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