Being an avid RE fan and a previous owner of a Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark (350cc), I have waited for this bike, opps sorry in India Royal Enfield's are known by a better name 'Bullet'; for a long time now.
That very pride of owning and maintaining a RE vehicle was a privilege to many men in India and abroad. And this new launch from the RE stable comes as a pleasant surprise to many men who feel the passion for the brand Royal Enfield. The super-powered version of the Thunderbird Twinspark cruiser is a welcome sign to all the bikers who were yearning for a much more powerful cruiser to conquer the highways. The launch of the TBTS (Thunderbird Twinspark) 500 is not just about the engine refinement, but also about the various other features that RE crafted into this beast. One can clearly mark this segment as a product which has been keenly designed by the RE engineers keeping in mind the passion of the bikers around the world for this trustworthy cruiser.
Here are the specs of the motorcycle to start with:
That very pride of owning and maintaining a RE vehicle was a privilege to many men in India and abroad. And this new launch from the RE stable comes as a pleasant surprise to many men who feel the passion for the brand Royal Enfield. The super-powered version of the Thunderbird Twinspark cruiser is a welcome sign to all the bikers who were yearning for a much more powerful cruiser to conquer the highways. The launch of the TBTS (Thunderbird Twinspark) 500 is not just about the engine refinement, but also about the various other features that RE crafted into this beast. One can clearly mark this segment as a product which has been keenly designed by the RE engineers keeping in mind the passion of the bikers around the world for this trustworthy cruiser.
Here are the specs of the motorcycle to start with:
Engine
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Type
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Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled
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Displacement
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499cc
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Bore x stroke
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84mm x 90mm
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Compression Ratio
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8.5:1
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Maximum Power
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27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
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Maximum Torque
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41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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Ignition System
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Digital Electronic Ignition
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Clutch
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Wet, multi-plate
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Gearbox
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5 Speed Constant Mesh
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Lubrication
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Wet sump
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Engine Oil
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15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
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Fuel Supply
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Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
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Air Cleaner
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Paper Element
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Engine Start
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Electric/Kick
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chassis
& suspension
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Type
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Single downtube, using engine as
stressed member
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Front suspension
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Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm
travel
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Rear suspension
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Twin gas charged shock absorbers
with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel
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dimensions
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Wheelbase
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1350mm
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Ground Clearance
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140 mm
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Length
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2060mm
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Width
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790mm ( Without Mirrors)
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Height
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1205mm ( Without Mirrors)
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Seat Height
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775mm
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Kerb Weight
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195 Kgs
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Fuel Capacity
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20 Ltrs
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brakes & tyres
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Tyres Fr.
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90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM
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Tyres Rr.
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120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C
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Brakes Front
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280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
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Brakes Rear
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240mm Disc, Single piston caliper
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electricals
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Electrical System
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12 volt - DC
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Battery
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12 volt, 14 Ah
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Head Lamp
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Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W
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Tail Lamp
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LED lamp with position light guides
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Turn Signal Lamp
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Hazard Light featured for the first time on an Indian
motorcycle
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