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

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  • #271
    Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
    Nope my friend, HD is HD infact legacy would be with HD not RE. RE is trying to be HD but it lacks in many fronts!!
    BUt still people are loving RE same as me, the only thing puts me off his it's Tech and design!!
    RE never tried to be a HD atleast till now, having said that I also agree RE is slowly moving away from its legacy. RE never has been up to date in terms of tech or design, but thats part of RE's legacy. End of the day you are not just happy but just fall in love with it, that it is difficult to part with it, atleast for most of us. On the other side HD is my dream motocycle, and I will deft get one in near future.

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    • #272
      Originally posted by LazyRyder View Post
      RE never tried to be a HD atleast till now, having said that I also agree RE is slowly moving away from its legacy. RE never has been up to date in terms of tech or design, but thats part of RE's legacy. End of the day you are not just happy but just fall in love with it, that it is difficult to part with it, atleast for most of us. On the other side HD is my dream motocycle, and I will deft get one in near future.
      These words are from lover's heart nothing else!! RE should update their design with classic style so that people can have better faith in them, But currently 350 or 500 both can't cross 150kmph, don't have confidence to ride etc!!!

      The day RE improves in tech and Design for speed and stability it will be conquering the heavy bike segments!!

      But it's our people who are buying RE and making them think there is no problem, people still love them.

      Infact i will suggest each and every RE lover not buy RE bikes today so that RE takes some serious steps towards production and relaibility along with upgrades etc!! Then only RE will think to upgrade!!

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      • #273
        I'm comparing apples to oranges here but TB500 seems to deliver an economy of 23-25 according to reviews. HD 883 Evolution engine (in Iron, Superlow, etc) delivers 19-23 (checked from Fuelly.com), has much higher top speed and nearly double the power. And its much more reliable. Sorry for OT post, but I think this comparison justifies Somen's choice. HD is planning to locally manufacture (and not just assemble from CKD) bikes here in a few years' time. If HD decides to attack RE with a 500cc V-twin cruiser...... (this sentence needs no completion)

        PS: IMHO the best RE is still Electra Twinspark 350.

        Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
        yes a good idea but the lack of top speed is what concerns me alot. I am ue to high speed on highway!! and if i buy HD or TB500 it will be for ocassional tours only!!

        ROFL ...lol....This is the love towards RE i guess!!





        Nope my friend, HD is HD infact legacy would be with HD not RE. RE is trying to be HD but it lacks in many fronts!!
        BUt still people are loving RE same as me, the only thing puts me off his it's Tech and design!!
        Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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        • #274
          Originally posted by MHG View Post
          I'm comparing apples to oranges here but TB500 seems to deliver an economy of 23-25 according to reviews. HD 883 Evolution engine (in Iron, Superlow, etc) delivers 19-23 (checked from Fuelly.com), has much higher top speed and nearly double the power. And its much more reliable. Sorry for OT post, but I think this comparison justifies Somen's choice. HD is planning to locally manufacture (and not just assemble from CKD) bikes here in a few years' time. If HD decides to attack RE with a 500cc V-twin cruiser...... (this sentence needs no completion)

          PS: IMHO the best RE is still Electra Twinspark 350.
          please compare on road price of both bikes also....and i would like to inform you that my brother is using classic 500 from past 1 and a half year and he is continuously getting mileage of 30-32 regularly...if you are talking about local assembly then i guess they can save 30% duty by making these bikes here in India which means HD will still cost you 4.5 lacs on road....
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          • #275
            chill guys this is no RE vs HD thread.....i have both though in my family...and i would say better we not compare them....especially not here please.
            THUNDERBIRD 350 vs THUNDERBIRD 500 can any one tell me which makes more sense to buy ?
            New Duke 390 my2017... finally

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            • #276
              I think one should go for Triumph Bonneville if anyone looking for RE placement in higher segment. Bonneville alomost similler to RE in terms of look. It has 800CC Twin engine.

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              • #277
                Originally posted by vinaymonu25 View Post
                THUNDERBIRD 350 vs THUNDERBIRD 500 can any one tell me which makes more sense to buy ?
                Since top speed of TB500 doesnt justify extra 40k and 150cc TB350 would be better. You can save 40k to buy some accessories for bike and yourself(helmet + gloves etc)
                besides with 350cc you can add extra 100kms range with a tankfull.
                site:xbhp.com keyword -> Google this to dig up stuff in xbhp faster

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                • #278
                  Originally posted by vinaymonu25 View Post
                  chill guys this is no RE vs HD thread.....i have both though in my family...and i would say better we not compare them....especially not here please.
                  THUNDERBIRD 350 vs THUNDERBIRD 500 can any one tell me which makes more sense to buy ?
                  People had similar thoughts when Classic was launched in 350 ad 500, finally it is perspective and yes of course in terms of savings(including running cost), definitely 350 makes sense since it has all the features of the 500.

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                  • #279
                    Originally posted by LazyRyder View Post
                    People had similar thoughts when Classic was launched in 350 ad 500, finally it is perspective and yes of course in terms of savings(including running cost), definitely 350 makes sense since it has all the features of the 500.
                    except FI.

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                    • #280
                      Originally posted by Boom S View Post
                      except FI.
                      It's not just about the features but VFM. All those added features are not worth speding 40K extra premium. Isn't it ?
                      Originality is the art of hiding your sources...

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                      • #281
                        Originally posted by Boom S View Post
                        except FI.
                        It is even better without the FI, unless they give the Closed-loop ones in India.

                        Originally posted by Rahul.Gvli View Post
                        It's not just about the features but VFM. All those added features are not worth speding 40K extra premium. Isn't it ?
                        As far as I know there is no added features, only the engine spec differs, and that's why I said it is perspective

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                        • #282
                          The difference between the 350 and the 500 is not felt on paper, but the road.

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                          • #283
                            The difference cannot be felt on paper-it can surely feel on pockets.....

                            I think there is one more place we can feel the difference besides Road....... and that happens to be our pockets not for the 40k premium but for each and every time we refuel it.... Come on I think a minor jump from 350 to 500 doesn't make a difference at that given difference of mileage in real City driving conditions.... If it would have around 700-800cc it would have made sense.... But yes it does give some extra power which you will utilise very rarely if you're not a hardcore rider. ... What I'm trying to say is 500 doesn't make sense for ppl who ride there vehicle mostly in cities and very rarely go for longer trips....Any arguments to change my thoughts are most welcome.
                            New Duke 390 my2017... finally

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                            • #284
                              The 500 makes a hell of difference in the hills. Esp. If u are on the heavy side or ride two-up. U really appreciate the additional torque and the higher cruising speed. Also, the initial acceleration is pretty likeable.

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                              • #285
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                                how does this RE exhaust look ???
                                Last edited by vinaymonu25; 10-21-2012, 03:45 PM.
                                New Duke 390 my2017... finally

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