Sunday, October 13, 2013

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark 500

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.


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Here are the specs of the motorcycle to start with:



Engine
Type
Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled
Displacement
499cc
Bore x stroke
84mm x 90mm
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Maximum Power
27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Ignition System
Digital Electronic Ignition
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox
5 Speed Constant Mesh
Lubrication
Wet sump
Engine Oil
15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Fuel Supply
Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner
Paper Element
Engine Start
Electric/Kick

 

chassis & suspension
Type
Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front suspension
Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear suspension
Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel


dimensions
Wheelbase
1350mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
Length
2060mm
Width
790mm ( Without Mirrors)
Height
1205mm ( Without Mirrors)
Seat Height
775mm
Kerb Weight
195 Kgs
Fuel Capacity
20 Ltrs
brakes & tyres
Tyres Fr.
90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM
Tyres Rr.
120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C
Brakes Front
280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Brakes Rear
240mm Disc, Single piston caliper
electricals
Electrical System
12 volt - DC
Battery
12 volt, 14 Ah
Head Lamp
Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W
Tail Lamp
LED lamp with position light guides
Turn Signal Lamp
Hazard Light featured for the first time on an Indian motorcycle








































          

































                         

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