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

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  • #61
    Originally posted by kantu View Post
    Its 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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    lol rofl

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    • #62
      can't help coming back to this thread time and again just to have a look at it.



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      • #63
        Originally posted by backsplash View Post
        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.
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        @backsplash: you are right bout looking chinese kind and out of proportions. But I saw a TBTS here in Munirka with leather saddlebags and wind screen... somehow they complemented the looks... that wasnt looking as disproportionate as original bike (i didnt notice any other changes either)... however I have always wondered what thoughts exactly were going on in the minds of designer when they "gave butterfly handle, slight tear-drop like tank, slightly modified seats, separate lamps and instrument cluster to a normal bullet"... (my precise thoughts when i saw the first gen TB), yet some how I love this bike now...
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        • #64
          Originally posted by adarsh1398 View Post
          @backsplash: you are right bout looking chinese kind and out of proportions. But I saw a TBTS here in Munirka with leather saddlebags and wind screen... somehow they complemented the looks... that wasnt looking as disproportionate as original bike (i didnt notice any other changes either)... however I have always wondered what thoughts exactly were going on in the minds of designer when they "gave butterfly handle, slight tear-drop like tank, slightly modified seats, separate lamps and instrument cluster to a normal bullet"... (my precise thoughts when i saw the first gen TB), yet some how I love this bike now...
          love defies all logic :-)

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          • #65
            true cruiser 4m RE stable(IMO)

            Even though i don't like tbts350 strangely tb500 made me drool over it.I feel it looks very appealing and adding a bigger headlamp and alloys makes it the best looking RE till date(IMO-no offense).
            I hope this bike doesn't have any problems cruising @100-120.what say guys?
            Last edited by Ulti Racer; 01-16-2012, 07:09 AM. Reason: missed a word
            Whenever i see bikes or cars i see adrenalin pumps instead of people carriers.Thats the way to define an automobile.
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            • #66
              really it is the best looking RE cruiser ... nice projector lamp ... nice butterfly handle

              a divided seat with a pillion back cushion
              a good looking exaust with a black end tip
              front and rear disc brake
              well it looks very compact than other RE ... so i hope if it is compact it is also good in traffic
              and well if the front wheel forks were bit slant... it would be awsome and would be more like cruiser

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              • #67
                Originally posted by raghu123 View Post
                really it is the best looking RE cruiser ... nice projector lamp ... nice butterfly handle

                a divided seat with a pillion back cushion
                a good looking exaust with a black end tip
                front and rear disc brake
                well it looks very compact than other RE ... so i hope if it is compact it is also good in traffic
                and well if the front wheel forks were bit slant... it would be awsome and would be more like cruiser
                it doesnt look compact to me.. seems like the original TB.. guess we should check specs on Royal Enfield website...

                Originally posted by backsplash View Post
                love defies all logic :-)
                Couldnt agree more
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                • #68
                  IMHO it looks like Enfield did not know which route to take; to go for the cruiser look or for the retro look .

                  The suspension geometry is more akin to a standard retro but the seat, the handlebar and the tank say cruiser. They would have a very potent product if the stuck to the standard retro look with a smaller handlebar, a simple one piece seat and a tank similar to the classic. Infact if they transplanted the front and rear end onto a classic they would end up with a nice bike !

                  I have mixed feelings about the headlight, it might look better if it was mounted closer to the forks, maybe smaller brackets?

                  OR they could have kicked out the rake and lowered the rear fender to go for the cruiser look.

                  The cafe racer though is total drool material!

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                  • #69
                    Ok so according to this website below, the cafe racer is going to be released in early 2013. This launch is for the USA though.

                    Royal Enfield Cafe Racer to Launch in 2013 - Motorcycle USA
                    200 | 300 | 1200 BOXER

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                    • #70
                      anybody have idea..when thunderbird 500 going to be available in market?

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                      • #71
                        this thread is more like dead ...
                        @shaukshemi ,but i too have the same query ??? anyone knows please answer

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                        • #72
                          The TBTS500 will truly be a delight for tourers, specially for the projector headlamp. What would have been even better, was a proper pillion seat, and some luggage mounting rails built in, along with custom luggage cases for avid tourers. Not complaining, just suggesting!!
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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post
                            The TBTS500 will truly be a delight for tourers, specially for the projector headlamp. What would have been even better, was a proper pillion seat, and some luggage mounting rails built in, along with custom luggage cases for avid tourers. Not complaining, just suggesting!!
                            The wish is granted
                            They have done some changes keeping touring in mind like : removable pillion seat through key only , hooks for bungee cords , increased capacity 20 litre petrol tank etc.

                            @raghu123 according to facebook admin of RE : Booking will not start before April 2012.
                            [tricky answer ]
                            Last edited by amardeep2006; 02-01-2012, 04:36 PM.

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                            • #74
                              Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post
                              The wish is granted
                              They have done some changes keeping touring in mind like : removable pillion seat through key only , hooks for bungee cords , increased capacity 20 litre petrol tank etc.
                              wow now where did you get that info from ???
                              Source -?????

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                              • #75
                                Official press release

                                Originally posted by raghu123 View Post
                                wow now where did you get that info from ???
                                Source -?????
                                Official press release of Royal enfield.Please find link :

                                Welcome to Royal Enfield Motorcycles | Motorcycle India

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