The price of the Thunderbird 500cc is expected to be ten thousand higher than the Classic Chrome which makes the bike the flagship motorcycle of Royal Enfield’s portfolio.
The bike has a very impressive headlamp of about 55W, refined LED tail lamp and turn indicators. The dashboard of the Thunderbird 500cc is redesigned with a twin pod instrumentation which includes speedometer, tachometer and fuel guage with two digital tripmeters. Along with this, the footpeg-handle geometry has also been revised. It possess a rear disc brake for better safety. The bike holds an oval section swing arm which will offer good high speed stability.
The Thunderbird has a very good seating arrangement in which the seat can be opened by means of a lock in the side box. The telescopic forks on the front is about 41mm. The Thunderbird 500cc can be used as a everyday motorcycle.