2014 Enfield Thunderbird 500. Image credits - Enfield.
Enfield's profilation of this bike
The futuristic instrument console with the digital LCD display with the 2 independent trip meters.
General information
Motorcycle name
Enfield Thunderbird 500
Year
2014
Category
Classic
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Engine and transmission
Displacement
499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine type
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine details
Twin spark
Power
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. 2-piston calipers
Diameter
280 mm (11.0 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc. Single-piston
Diameter
240 mm (9.4 inches)
Wheels
MRF Zapper FM
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
Blue, gray, silver
Starter
Electric & kick
Electrical
12 volt, 14 Ah
Light
Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W
Comments
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