| Enfield's profilation of this bike |
| The futuristic instrument console with the digital LCD display with the 2 independent trip meters. |
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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Enfield Thunderbird 500 |
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Year
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2014 |
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Category
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Classic |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Twin spark |
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Power
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27.2 HP (19.9 kW)) @ 5250 RPM |
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Torque
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41.3 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.5 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
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Compression
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8.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Ignition
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Digital Electronic Ignition |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet mulitiplate |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Single downtube, using engine as stressed member |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic fork |
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Front wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload |
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Rear wheel travel
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80 mm (3.1 inches) |
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Front tire
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90/90-19 |
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Rear tire
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120/80-18 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
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Diameter
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280 mm (11.0 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Single-piston |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Wheels
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MRF Zapper FM |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1395 HP/kg |
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Overall height
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1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
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Overall length
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2060 mm (81.1 inches) |
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Overall width
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895 mm (35.2 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Blue, gray, silver |
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Starter
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Electric & kick |
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Electrical
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12 volt, 14 Ah |
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Light
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Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W |
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Comments
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Royal Enfield bikes are made in India. |
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