2024 Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs 2015 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Royal Enfield Classic 350.

Recorded specification differences

  • Model: Royal Enfield Classic 350 Royal Enfield Classic 350, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
  • Year: Royal Enfield Classic 350 2024, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 2015
  • Displacement: Royal Enfield Classic 350 349.3, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 499
  • Power: Royal Enfield Classic 350 19.7, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 27
  • Torque: Royal Enfield Classic 350 27, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 41.3
  • Seat height: Royal Enfield Classic 350 80.5, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 78
Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 key specifications
SpecRoyal Enfield Classic 350Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Year20242015
CategoryClassicClassic
Displacement349.3499
Power19.727
Torque2741.3
Weight195195

Power

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records 27 hp, 7.3 hp (37.1%) more than the Royal Enfield Classic 350 at 19.7 hp.

Torque

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records 41.3 Nm of torque, 14.3 Nm (53%) more than the Royal Enfield Classic 350 at 27 Nm.

Weight

Both motorcycles record the same wet weight of 195 kg.

Displacement

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records 499 cc, 149.7 cc (42.9%) more than the Royal Enfield Classic 350 at 349.3 cc.

Seat height

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 has a higher recorded seat height (80.5) than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 (78), a difference of 2.5.

Power-to-weight

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.138 hp/kg, compared with 0.101 hp/kg for the Royal Enfield Classic 350.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records 27 hp, 7.3 hp (37.1%) more than the Royal Enfield Classic 350 at 19.7 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records 41.3 Nm of torque, 14.3 Nm (53%) more than the Royal Enfield Classic 350 at 27 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

Both motorcycles record the same wet weight of 195 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records 499 cc, 149.7 cc (42.9%) more than the Royal Enfield Classic 350 at 349.3 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 compare?

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 has a higher recorded seat height (80.5) than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 (78), a difference of 2.5.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.138 hp/kg, compared with 0.101 hp/kg for the Royal Enfield Classic 350.

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Royal Enfield Classic 350

2024Classic

Displacement349.3 cc
Power19.7 hp
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

2015Classic

Displacement499 cc
Power27 hp

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Royal Enfield Classic 350

2024 • Classic

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

2015 • Classic

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
349.3 cc
499 cc
Power
19.7 hp
27 hp
Torque
27 Nm
41.3 Nm
Engine Type
Other
-
Engine Details
Other | Cylinder: 1
OHV
Power / Weight
-
0.138 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
2
-
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
8.5:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric Kick

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 5-speed
Manual 5-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Twin-Shock
Twin-Shock

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
100/90-19
90/90-19
Rear Tyre
120/80-18
120/80-18

Dimensions & Weight

Length
214.5 cm
206 cm
Height
109 cm
130 cm
Seat Height
80.5 cm
78 cm
Wheelbase
139 cm
135 cm
Ground Clearance
17 cm
-
Wet Weight
195 kg
195 kg

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