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Tb500 or classic 500? And why? 85-90% city usage and occasional weekend rides. Tia

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IMHO I own a TBTS 500 currently and have owned early 91' model of bullet 350 (3rd hand), and I recommend to always to go for a first hand bike especially if going for a Royal Enfield.

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Hi guys, I am in my early 30's and have been riding motorcyles for my daily office commute for close to 8 years until 2015 after which I shifted to 4 wheels due to traffic, heat and pollution. My previous motorcycles were couple of 150cc and then graduated to 250cc. I have never owned a Royal Enfield but I have ridden a Classic 350 for couple of kilometers few years back and I did not like it because of the vibrations. In the last few years the Classic 350 has become a popular motorcycle and a common sight. Personally I like the looks of the Standard and don't like the loud ear shattering after market exhaust. Now, after all these years, out of no where I am smitten by the bullet bug and I want to own a Bullet 500 mainly to experience the Royal Enfield ownership and I don't intend to sell it and I have a scooter as my primary grocery ride. My usage will be limited to weekend short rides and occasional one day rides limited to 150-250kms a day. I am considering the 500 over the 350 because it will be my only RE and I want it to be the best and biggest from RE and the 350 is common. I am a slow rider and hence I think the 500's torque will be the fun factor here. Occasionally I get my hands dirty with my motorcycles by sorting out niggles and replace most of the parts myself so I think I can handle niggles which RE tends to have and poor service centers. But on seeing the popularity of RE motorcycles on the road I think RE is making niggle free motorcycles which can be used as a reliable daily commuter motorcycle. Last week I visited a RE showroom in Chennai and the Standard 500 looked massive and me at 5.6ft could only touch both my feet on the ground but I think slicing a layer off the seat will improve. Costs Rs1.83L on-road with one month waiting period. Besides, I also checked in Olx and found couple of 2014 Standard 500's with approx. 8000kms with asking price of around 1.25L.

So, can the Standard 500 be used as a weekend ride? Because I read in few places that a 500 should be used everyday to keep the mechanicals fit.
Is the asking price for 2014 Std 500 with 8k kms fair enough? Or a brand new motorcycle is the best bet?

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Thanks a lot rapperswil I just picked up a desertstrom.

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🙏 🏍 Tb500-350 both not that good on the road they are very low I have owned 😁 two different Tb itzz NYC bike both for daily commute I would say no go for Electra has a better pickup in all the models of royal Enfield
I have worked for royal Enfield ✌😊

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Hello
I owned a TB500 in the past. In crowded city riding conditions, it puts strain on your arms and shoulders. A Classic 500 or Standard 500 would be more comfortable.
If you commute more often than you tour I would suggest the Classic or my preference - the Standard 500 (a good compromise between the Classic and the TB). Be aware that you will miss a fuel guage, tacho and odo meter as well as a rear disk on the Classic.

Classic or thunderbird

I'm very confused between classic500 and the thunderbird500. I use it for daily commutes,weeklydrives (300-400kms),please suggest one I'm 6feet tall and built

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I'm very confused between classic500 and the thunderbird500. I use it for daily commutes,weeklydrives (300-400kms),please suggest one

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[QUOTE=arunviswes;1296526]Totally skipped my mind! Thanks for correcting me.
[MENTION=83909]Hollowback[/MENTION] note this

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[QUOTE=rugved;1296476]Std 500 BS IV model now comes with FI and not a Carb engine.

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[QUOTE=dhiruraj;1296354]STD500 Does trump in those numbers. And has a carb engine which many trust a lot more than other FI based RE engines. Go for STD500. You'd get the Power and Torque as well as a time tested engine.

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I need serious help , If anyone helps me on this matter I will delete it from this thread . Thank You.

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[QUOTE=rugved;1296127]Test Drive and find out which one you like better.

hello,
I have already done that. I am big fan of the Himalayan because of its handling on the other hand the standard 500 power, old school and specially handcrafted oil tank makes me fall for it. This is where i am getting confused. Moreover i have heard that the Himalayan has many issues.

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I loved the feeling of 500 STD but Himalayan was more sophisticated. Bullet sometimes is very intimidating whereas Himalayan is more welcoming.

Important is which bike can last longer?

Thanks for replying.[/QUOTE]

Run a check with himalayan owners thread. You may get the correct answer there!

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