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one of my main concern is rider comfort, i should not reach office a bit tired. and riding everyday for so long should not make me too tired for weekend. i already have a pulsar, which i think is not that comfortable for daily commuting 80+80 kms, so how will thunderbird compare to it.
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this one's an OT but wanted to post. Loved the Cafe racer from RE -hope they have something like this down the pipeline.Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.Comment
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@ princesirohi: Before the RE website was revised, I remember that it mentioned Classic 500's top speed as 130kph. As a 500, I believe it should do 100 comfortably for pretty long durations. But I am not sure, I haven't ridden the new ones enough to be sure of that. Now the website doesn't mention the top speed of any bullet any more.
@R-series: Yes, the cafe racer is indeed lovely. Should sound equally lovely as well
Notice that it seems to have the same new oval shaped swingarm that has been introduced on the Thunderbird 500. I believe this should improve the overall handling prowess of the motorcycle. Would love RE to put this on CL 500 as well, because I love Classic's look than any other RE.
Last edited by Satellite.kid; 01-10-2012, 02:55 AM.The Chronicles of Motorcycling - The Man, The Machine and The RoadComment
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Well the Top speed of CL500 is arnd 140 on odo. reaching 130 is quite easy...
I feel comfortable at 120.
Cruising speed is 100 all day.
TBTS is same as said by others...Comment
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You have a way of explaining things properlyOriginally posted by payeng View Post
@priceirohi
I have read a few dozens of reviews of CL500 and everyone says that the bike can maintain 90+ for many hours but the vibrations make it unbearable after 100kmph.
RE officially says that the topspeed is 130kmph.
BTW, you can go to RE web-site and book a test-ride for one complete day, it will clear all your doubts.Apache 180Comment
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Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
Since you are planning to buy the thunderbird500 100km/hr would be quite easy to do. The bike is quiet comfortable the bike can be ridden for hours. As i said before 160km is a piece of cake even for TBTS 350.
The breaking is a bit on the poorer side , but since the thunderbird 500 gets a rear disk i think it should hav improved . Since the bike weighs(Thunderbird 500) 195kg you cannot expect the bike's break to match other bikes( Pulsar) breaks.There ain't no devil, ther'e just God when he's drunk.
Bangalore - Dhanushkodi - Kanyakumari - Bangalore - 4 Days - 1720 kms
http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/3...nyakumari.htmlComment
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@saipranav
Its just a forum where views can be democratically expressed,at least what people like me think..please dont scare people with ur swearing "***" symbols.it looks chinese to me,coz as rightly mentioned by payeng it mimics what it wants to be..and the machine somehow does not look proportionate.i know you must be a big fan..i own an enfield too,this one isnt the cigar.
@payeng
Thanks for the clarity of views.Comment
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ya i have alreay booked a test ride 2 days back, no reply till now.Originally posted by saipranav View Post
but what do you mean by one complete day, they will give me the bike and morning and ask to return it in evening??
sounds too good to be true.Comment
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be very sure before you park your money with the thumper,if you like ripping on highways,you are sorely gonna miss that,100 is easy,having said that the vibrations are crazy starting from 90..holding onto triple digits is not second nature to these new uce engines either.if you have, even a hint of playboy racer left in you,and sometimes you find a trophy in reaching a to b in a certain amount of time, think again..although these bikes do have a charm of their own,which is hard to ignore.Comment
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What Might be the On Road Price of this Bike ?
CL 500 Black(i.e basic model) is priced @ 1.45 here in Bangalore.
Considering extra features in TB 500 1.6 sounds apt ? or will it be even higher ? I am seriously considering to buy this provided its in reach
site:xbhp.com keyword -> Google this to dig up stuff in xbhp fasterComment
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well, to be frank, yes, i like ripping on highway, i enjoy full throttle blast, i enjoy high speed corners, i enjoy scrapping footpeg, and i enjoy the trill of riding triple digit speeds.Originally posted by backsplash View Post
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i also wanna enjoy cruising around lazily with a big torquey engine thumping around at its own pace.Comment
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must be within range of cbr250 price(for reference).max1.6 on road maybe.Originally posted by kantu View PostWhat Might be the On Road Price of this Bike ?
CL 500 Black(i.e basic model) is priced @ 1.45 here in Bangalore.
Considering extra features in TB 500 1.6 sounds apt ? or will it be even higher ? I am seriously considering to buy this provided its in reach๔ยкє ҭђгєє ภเภєҭұ เภ ๓ұ שєเภรComment
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Its like you want your gf live in your house along with your wife and you want both of them to be ok with itOriginally posted by princesirohi View Post
Am hoping it would be around that ! I didnt spot matte black thunder bird in this thread that looked Grrreat ! if any has that matte black TB pics please uploadOriginally posted by senotrius View Postsite:xbhp.com keyword -> Google this to dig up stuff in xbhp fasterComment
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Buy Both.... a Bullet & Buy a R15 or Book CBR250Originally posted by princesirohi View PostDon't Honk UnnecessarilyComment
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hmmnn..Originally posted by kantu View PostIts like you want your gf live in your house along with your wife and you want both of them to be ok with it 
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