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

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  • #91
    Originally posted by surajit09 View Post
    Payeng it depends on a person .... if u ask me, then i love the thunderbird for the way it is ....
    Yes, there are fans of the T'bird.. infact after the T'bird was launched (in the early 2000's), it started to turn the fortunes of Royal Enfield which used to be an ailing company.

    But still "categorizing" the T'bird into a current category of motorcycles (both national & international) is difficult.



    Originally posted by surajit09 View Post
    But by the way liked the word 'Desi Cruiser' name :-P ..

    once the thunderbird 500 is released go and have a look, i think u will like it
    Would certainly like to check it out when launched.



    Last edited by payeng; 04-14-2012, 02:39 AM.

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    • #92
      Originally posted by payeng View Post
      But still "categorizing" the T'bird into a current category of motorcycles (both national & international) is difficult.
      It depends .....
      Its a cruiser bike for sure, but with smaller engine if i may say so ...
      It will be really heartening if this bike is being compared with the main stream bikes like Harley .
      Like that none of the bikes in India can be categorized into any section .....
      Ninja can be catagorised. But other than that the so called Indian bikes cannot be done ....
      Like Pulsar 220 for example cannot be put into any category.
      lets not get into things like that , but rather i may say only one thing , RE is just taking all the advantage of being in a segment with no competitors .. Thats really not acceptable ....
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      • #93
        Originally posted by payeng View Post
        But somehow the styling of the Thunderbird never appealed to me. To me the Thunderbird it is neither a true Cruiser (in the Harley Davidson mould) nor a classic/retro bike (like the Bullet/Classic) or a modern bike. The Thunderbird is a confused in its styling.

        "Desi Cruiser"..??

        CLASSIC CRUISER or RETRO CRUISER

        btw, i always wanted a bullet thunderbird and now this 500 CC, too good.
        only thing is i want it as my second bike, not my primary bike.
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        • #94
          [QUOTE=Rony;755794]Nice pic dude ... was waiting for the console pic ... I think they could have made it more impressive ... anyways sharing another pic of the thunderbird 500 from the expo itself :-

          Hello..!
          Is it possible to get a disc brake in bullet classic 500 (like in TBTS 500). & also the same seat as in TBTS?

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          • #95
            Saddle/seat height

            Just want to know if the saddle /seat height of TB 500 is higher or lower than TB 350?

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            • #96
              was peoples saying it was going to be launch in June. i was waiting now it is june..anybody have update regarding on this matter

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              • #97
                Originally posted by shaukshemi View Post
                was peoples saying it was going to be launch in June. i was waiting now it is june..anybody have update regarding on this matter

                Here in RE factory showroom mumbai they say that will start booking by end of june...but delivery they are not sure!!

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                • #98
                  Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                  Here in RE factory showroom mumbai they say that will start booking by end of june...but delivery they are not sure!!
                  Visited Bangalore Dealer last week, the Bike launch is expected around Aug 2012 and bookings start around the same time.

                  Wonder the reason for the delay since it was announced at Auto Expo that by mid-year you can expect the launch.

                  What a disappointment since I am eagerly waiting for this bike to be launched and without a motorcycle
                  1) 1999 Suzuki Samurai
                  2) 2005 Bajaj Pulsar DTSI 180 (G2)
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                  4) 2008 Yamaha Gladiator 125cc
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                  6) 2009 Honda CBR600RR, Phoenix Edition
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                  • #99
                    Originally posted by adibombay View Post
                    Just want to know if the saddle /seat height of TB 500 is higher or lower than TB 350?

                    Anyone know about it?

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                    • #100
                      This bike has put me in a dilemma...Thunderbird 500 or Desert storm
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                      • #101
                        Is Shahrukh khan riding Thunderbird 500????

                        Is Shahrukh riding Thunderbird 500???



                        Last edited by experimentalhead; 06-12-2012, 02:11 AM.
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                        • #102
                          Is Shahrukh khan riding Thunderbird 500????

                          Last edited by experimentalhead; 06-12-2012, 02:12 AM.
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                          • #103
                            Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post
                            This bike has put me in a dilemma...Thunderbird 500 or Desert storm
                            If you ask me, then go for Thunderbird500
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                            • #104
                              it is a TB500 which SRK rides.

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                              • #105
                                Originally posted by payeng View Post
                                The Classic 350/500 is authentic retro/classic styling and stay's true and honest to the classic British bike theme.. and that works like a charm for the Classic 350/500.

                                But somehow the styling of the Thunderbird never appealed to me. To me the Thunderbird it is neither a true Cruiser (in the Harley Davidson mould) nor a classic/retro bike (like the Bullet/Classic) or a modern bike. The Thunderbird is a confused in its styling.

                                "Desi Cruiser"..??

                                Bingo! Someone who has the same opinion!

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