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Royal Enfield unveils the Thunderbird 500 at the 11th Auto Expo 2012

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  • #136
    Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
    do you guys know the reason, why lightning 535 was discontinued.?
    I own 1 and I think I can comment on this

    Pricey at that time - 1.02 Lakhs in 2002
    Poor Mileage - Max 25
    Poor Management & no vision during the time of launch
    Poor Marketing & Funds to advertise
    Poor Channels & almost all franchisees had closed by then except for their own stores
    RE was on the weaker side during that time & LB / TBTS actually revived the situation of RE, if they would not have launched these models by now RE would have got shut down

    This is what I can think about and there can be multiple other reasons too
    Never Give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.

    Cheers
    Ramesh Madhavan

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    • #137
      Originally posted by metalman666 View Post
      Yes, indeed. What could be the reason. Have they dumped the idea of thunderbird 500?
      No They removed it long time back, i think you noticed it now. But it will be surely launched within a month or two. Just waiting for price some here in showrooms predict as 2lk on road in blore
      And by the way all vehicles prices will be increased dude to increase in VAT

      Originally posted by rameshmadhavan View Post
      I own 1 and I think I can comment on this
      Pricey at that time - 1.02 Lakhs in 2002
      Poor Mileage - Max 25
      You know what ? TBTS 500 also have these issues or will have these issues.
      Last edited by kantu; 07-30-2012, 04:19 PM.
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      • #138
        Originally posted by rameshmadhavan View Post
        I own 1 and I think I can comment on this

        Pricey at that time - 1.02 Lakhs in 2002
        Poor Mileage - Max 25
        Poor Management & no vision during the time of launch
        Poor Marketing & Funds to advertise
        Poor Channels & almost all franchisees had closed by then except for their own stores
        RE was on the weaker side during that time & LB / TBTS actually revived the situation of RE, if they would not have launched these models by now RE would have got shut down

        This is what I can think about and there can be multiple other reasons too
        thanks ...........
        so your bike gives 25kmpl..??
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        • #139
          Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
          thanks ...........
          so your bike gives 25kmpl..??
          On Highway it gives around 25, but within city ride less than 20
          Never Give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.

          Cheers
          Ramesh Madhavan

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          • #140
            Guys, any idea if at all the TB500 chassis would also come with the 350cc engine ?
            Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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            • #141
              Originally posted by avinrichards View Post
              Couple of pictures:




              more here.
              Originally posted by kantu View Post
              Digital Display also has Fuel Avg / Mileage indicator. I had seen this only in TVS Flame Didnt know even this had it.
              But 22 ?
              Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post
              RE are not very famous for average. C500 returns between 25 to 33 kmpl.
              Another reason could be this is a Real Time Mileage Indicator and shows real time figures .
              Guys, i think this is an AVERAGE SPEED INDICATOR and not a FE Indicator. Look closely in the pic and you can see "KMPH" next to 22 and not "KMPL"..

              As for RE fuel efficiency, it all depends on riding style.. My friend consistently gets 30+ in city and 35+ on highways in his C500..


              I think this is a cool bike.. Have to see the pricing and the handling part (hope its not as scarily top heavy as C500 versions) before putting down the money on this vehicle..
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              • #142
                Around the 7th of July I and my brother were on a trip to Dun and Mussoorie. While I was clicking some pics I saw a bike pass by which i thought looked remarkably similar to the TB 500 that i'd seen at the auto expo.

                The same day while we were looking for a place to stay in Mussoorie I saw the same bike parked there and it indeed was a TB 500. Some how it never occurred to me to click some pics then or notice its regn to know more about it. But I guess the launch must be right around the corner.
                respect ma authoritae!!

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                • #143
                  Originally posted by anhil8tr View Post
                  But I guess the launch must be right around the corner.
                  Its postponed to Sept 1st week now.
                  Source : Brand Store, Bangalore
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                  • #144
                    And what about the Price of the TB 500

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                    • #145
                      What could be the advantage of unevenly placed fuel cap ?

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                      • #146
                        Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post
                        What could be the advantage of unevenly placed fuel cap ?
                        I dont see any advantage in it. Its a signature style of TB 500 like ninja 650 mono shocks(not sure of advantage in this).
                        Check out this
                        The tank cap is placed asymmetrically on the top right hand side of the tank, instead of the conventional central mounting; a distinctive styling element of the Thunderbird 500.
                        Initially I thought it will help when refilling as the Gun would not come in contact of tank(as its BIG). but the cap is on right side
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                        • #147
                          Originally posted by kantu View Post
                          I dont see any advantage in it. Its a signature style of TB 500 like ninja 650 mono shocks(not sure of advantage in this).
                          Check out this

                          Initially I thought it will help when refilling as the Gun would not come in contact of tank(as its BIG). but the cap is on right side

                          What I have experienced in my electra that when I go for tank full and if i park it on side-stand than some petrol spills out of the fuel cap (sometimes) . Due to this reason , I always prefer to park it on center stand or go for tank full with bike parked on side stand . This could be one reason for providing it asymmetrically on right side.
                          Just one thought came to my mind , not 100% sure though.

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                          • #148
                            Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post
                            What I have experienced in my electra that when I go for tank full and if i park it on side-stand than some petrol spills out of the fuel cap (sometimes) . Due to this reason , I always prefer to park it on center stand or go for tank full with bike parked on side stand . This could be one reason for providing it asymmetrically on right side.
                            Just one thought came to my mind , not 100% sure though.
                            Its just a retro style.
                            There is nothing to guess here :-P
                            They wanted to do something with the tank and they did that.
                            Without releasing the bike they are doing all sort of craps around.
                            RE is just playing around and miss-using there reputation.
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                            Dreamer from heart, Traveler by choice , Biker by Passion

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                            • #149
                              Originally posted by surya220 View Post
                              My friend consistently gets 30+ in city and 35+ on highways in his C500..
                              Dude I am getting sharp 30 FE on my C350... then how is it possible your frriend is getting 30+ on C500

                              I had the last fillup at 980 kms and today the bike got in reserve at 1310... so its straight forward 330 kms in 11 leters...

                              I maybe the worst rider but still it just can't be possible that the average of a 350cc and 500cc engine is same...

                              Or please tell what I am doing wrong to get such a low average

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                              • #150
                                Originally posted by lovish View Post
                                Dude I am getting sharp 30 FE on my C350... then how is it possible your frriend is getting 30+ on C500

                                I had the last fillup at 980 kms and today the bike got in reserve at 1310... so its straight forward 330 kms in 11 leters...

                                I maybe the worst rider but still it just can't be possible that the average of a 350cc and 500cc engine is same...

                                Or please tell what I am doing wrong to get such a low average
                                your c350 is giving less mileage it should be close to 40 km/l

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