Royal Enfield launched its new bike the Thunderbird Twinspark in 2008. But it was under some serious scrutiny by Bajaj Auto Ltd because of the name and the twin spark technology. Bajaj patents the twin spark technology and it had previously filed a suit against TVS motors for the same reason. But according to Royal Enfield they have not breached the patent copyrights as it holds good for 75 and 250 cc engine bikes whereas the Thunderbird is of a 350 cc version and they plan to incorporate the same technology in their future series of bikes too.
Looks
In terms of design and style the new bike has nothing new to offer, it remains the same as the previous model. There are only few things that add to the bike’s ‘new look’- two badges are adhered to the side flanks and the twinspark decal on the rear side. The bike’s engine is mainly engineered by Royal Enfield and the European design experts have tested the internal combustion and NVH of the engine. The bike on the whole has a macho look and is quite appealing. It has shifted the chain drive to the right, bears new stickers, seat and a rear splashboard. The instrument panel can be easily read even during bright sunlight. The bike also sports new Halogen lamps for longevity and the rear brake wire is move to the right side of the bike.
Engine
The new Thunderbird has a 350 cc UCE (Unit Construction Engine) that requires minimum manual interference and improves the efficiency of the engine. The engine sticks to the Euro III norms and is made to look compressed and better. But the kick-start lever does not look great. To add power to the engine they have a new trichoidal high flow pump, hydraulic tappets, better-devised clutch and the twinspark technology. The engine reduces the vibrations but remember once you cross 80 kmph it does vibrate. The engine can be easily activated with the automatic decompressor that initiates at 250 rpm. On the inner side of the UCE there is the electric motor to avoid any clutch related problems.
Handling
The new bike has an integrated gearbox that produces only 10% more power and torque compared to the previous Bullets. So, there is not much to rejoice. It generates a maximum power of 20 bhp and the maximum torque is 28Nm. For an instant halt the bike requires 150/280mm brakes. And the fuel efficiency ranges anywhere between 45-50 kmpl. The shifting of the rear brake has become easier. The suspension is not satisfactory; it is slightly stiffer but gets better with a pillion rider. Stability on straight lanes remains good but riding into curves isn’t any great. The front tyre seems to skid while breaking that causes some kind of discomfort. The bike is recommended for city riding and for a rare long drive too.
Price
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark is available in three colours: Silver, Black and Red and is handsomely priced at Rs 103000.
Popularity Rating of Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark In India
The new Thunderbird Twinspark will not have a mad following like we see for Pulsars or Karizmas but is liked by people who already own a bullet and those who do not have one but have a liking for the brand. You might not see 100s and 1000s of these on roads, but one on road and it is a head turner.
it is not a bike , this is great machine
i jus got new royal enfield thunderbird twinspark . . .. freakkk. .its suprb. . its unblvbl. .!! its different from all other bikes. .jus love ma thunderbird. .
i hav a comet 250 ,wiling to sel it.thunderbird is no comparasion to this bike.those interested can cont me .9874601523.
comet 250 for sale in very good condition,9330873507
Everybody has mentioned a vibration at 80 + speed.. how bad is it ?
i own a tbts since feb2010 ,actually boss vibration is same if u drive in 30kmph or 80…..makes no diff….
Really very very nice … thunderbird bike is a thunder,,… great… fantastic piccckkkupppp,,….. giving 40to43 per/lit… great….
lit vibration at 90++..
I am very much happy with it. Your bike is giving 40/43perlit.
my is giving 50/58perlit. at the speed of 45/50.
hai, am raja here is thr any one who want 2 sell. if thr plz let me know k
i m selling my TB 2005, FOR 55,000
DONE ONLY 12000
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Still if u have this T B plz let me know
i want to buy thunderbird twinspark but some frnds say to buy the electra 5s i am really confused please suggest me which is better
both bikes are equally good.the difference is that the thunderbird is equiped with uce(unit construction engine) which reduces the vibration and friction so it gives a milenge of about 50kmpl.it is also a very comfortable bike to ride about.
Superb bike it is no vibration 100++.
Its nice pickup super riding bike.
It is look like a ghost rider……….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is a lion………!!!!!!!!!!!
hey i bought a RE TBTS and this bike is amazing with a absolute feel of a machine with wings
amazing pickup,raw power,and obsoviously the evergreen RE charisma
truly once an enfield always an enfield
One Bike against all……………………….thats ThunderBird
really fantastic bike to go for
I bought tbts its amazing riding pleasure, good feel like real cruzer mini harley, quite stable but the only thing that lacking is service problem in orissa from where i bought because the outlet is far away from my place. its in bbsr, otherwise go ahead no problem suzuki samurai no no sorry its thunder bird.
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Really cool bike…
I’m really confused whether to buy a thundrbrd or the new classic 350. Can any1 giv me any suggestions?
mere paas pehle bhi thunderbird tha us engine me kaafi kamiyan thi jaise knocking aur thoda chalne ke baad garam ho jane ke baad engine bahut awaaj karta tha ab maine usko sale karkr naya thunderbiird twinspark liya hai iske andar koi kammi nae hai aur haan classic 350 aur thunder ka same engine hai,classic ki jyada look bullet standard jaisi lagti hai aur thunderbird ki look jyada hai wo cruizer bike hai handeling,braking thunder ki jyada achi hai,aur han bike koi bho lo enfield ki bus starting me 3000 km tak slow max 40 to 50 tak chlao uske baad isko bhagao engine set ho jayega ……………….my suggestion thunder u go 4 a test drive and salect………………..thunderbird is better than classic 350…………..
I’m really confused whether to buy a thundrbrd or the new classic 350. Can any1 giv me any suggestions?
am plannin to buy a thunder bird wud it b gud in mileage nd hv a gud resale value.. ??
if you concentrate much on mileage- forget royal enfield
if you look out for real driving pleasure, royal appearance ,long rides ,heavy muscular look …go for thunderbird.
the driving in it “Is a legend’s ride”
I would like to purchase TBTS, but I have one question around its Self Start.
How good is the performance of its Self Start, I stay in B’Lore not a very cold place, just wanted to know how good is the Self Start in Thunder Bird?
boss its jst strt in a single click of button….
one important thing – never ask an advise from anyone if you wish to buy a ROYAL ENFIELD bike,
comments will come like higher price,lesser mileage,oil leakage,
but still no other bike could compete RE.
ITS AN ASSET which you could drive,your off springs could also drive.
i want to sale my re tbts black purchesed on 27/01/10 because of foriegn job.victor_2005@rediffmail.com
Hi, I am Prabhat. i have been in Bangalore. I saw your mail regarding selling your RETB. Can you please let me know where is your bike registered, price expectation, colour of the bike, No. of KM done with etc…Please drop mail at the earliest..
hai, am interstd in buying if it avilable let me know d price and whr i can see k
I am interested to buy your bike.
im really interested in ur bike but would like to see all details of ur bike first!!!!!
I own a Thunderbird and having done around 4.5K Kms in less than 2 months, i would say the bull will beat any other bike. Its simply amazing. Had some minor probs intially. Above 85+ there is vibration, u wont feel it but objects in mirror will be fuzzy. Driven it @ 110+ no problmes, smooth and under control. Did a trip from Banglore to Kanyakumari and back, it is such a pleasure to drive. I am no more able to ride my old bike, Passion Plus, feels like a play kit. One problem i observed is the front tyre skids while applying brake in corners and is a problem from me as i am short. I normally ride @ 85+ and it just stops where u ask for, amazing braking power.
For a previous question, no problem with self start, even on very cold days in bangalore. Once the oil gets heated the bull will roar.
Guys go for it, u will never turn back.
I am getting a mileage around 43 Kmpl
hi…
i am really confused whether to buy RE TBTS or CLASSIC 350.
Which bike is better? RE TBTS or RE CLASSIC 350 or CLASSIC 500?
please guide me as soon as possible. Waiting for your reply…..!!!
I’m 18….so can i ride a thunderbird twinspark n wats the price of it
plzzzzzzz reply…..
of course. It just looks heavy but riding is really smooth. Drive safely.
OK – so I want to use my RE around town but I also plan a major trip or two (one to Spiti Valley in Himachal). Advice please: 1. Is 350 cc adequate (even with pillion) or should I really be looking at 500cc 2. Do I need to avoid fuel injection and the like because out in remote areas mechanics won’t be able to service if something goes wrong – so better to stick to something like the Machismo?? 3. Which model is really best suited to touring in addition to around town?
Paul
Hi, sir i have Royal enfield thunderbird twinspark, it is good but there is a
problem!!!!! It makes noise on pressing and holding clutch( the sound comes
from engine where the clutch wire attached to the engine(may be inside the engine).
Thanking you
Post me right suggestion
hello guys,am karthik…
i booked up TBTS day before yesterday and they told it would be delivered after 3 months, perhaps i wouldn’t mind at all to wait for such a long time to get tht bike, but i wanna know which of the royal enfield bikes is better, thunderbird twinspark or classic 350, am really confused.
i dont like
I an getting my thunderbird Black delivered in this week before MAY 30th…I would be royally thumping this bike….do not get jealous of me non thunderbird users….buri nazar wale thera muu kala
hhi guys,
i`m looking for new RETBTS so plz give me advice about its milesge,pickup.
Dear Friends,
I am bit concerned regarding the oil likege problem with RETBTS.
kINDLY GUIDE FOR THE SAME.
some people has bike i’ve royal enfield thunderbird
Hi Friends,
My name is Manik and i am a working professional.
I read a number of mixed reviews regarding this bike and was confused at one point of time. Not only reviews, but most of the people i took suggestion from also had some mixed kind of views regarding the bike.
I was thinking to buy this bike for the last couple of years, even before the TBTS was launched. but every time i plan to buy the bike someone changed my mind and my program was delayed.
I even testdrove the bike and even i feel that there a re a number of limitations in the bike, like the kind of vibration it has is annoying.
Also i noticed one thing which i did not see in any of teh reviews. The black colour of the bike fades very soon (may be in a year or 2).
As mentioned by one of the friends above, if you want to buy a RE, never ask for suggestion. You will always get the answer as overprice, maintainance, oil leakage, gear shift problem etc etc…
So now i believe that if you want to own a RE, you have to have a passion for that. i agree it is a big investment for a bike, but trust me it is a asset for life.
Finally i am going to book the bike today. I hope it will fulfill my expectations.
cheers
u have made a right choice my friend
I’m 5’5” tall. can I ride a thunderbird with ease. Will there be any problem?
I want to buy ROYAL ENFIELD TBTS. But some quaries before that…
1) in my knowledge there is no service center of RE in KOLKATA. How can i get servicing assistance here?
2) as i used to go long drive(700km-1000km) at least once in a month, i want to know the milege of TBTS on highway at a avg. speed 50kmph-80kmph?
3) milege in city traffics?
4)how is the overall performance in hilly roads?speacially milege & road gripping in hilly roads?
5)how long(in km) can i ride it non stop on highways getting good milege & satisfactory performance?
6)WILL IT BE A PERFECT CHOICE FOR LONG AS WELL AS CITY AS WELL AS HILLY RIDES?
7)what is its overall on road price here? (show room price+taxes+if any others)
PLzzzzzzz PLzzzzzzz PLzzzzzzzz reply all my quaries as soon as possible. i am waiting for your reply. my mail id– [ arsimnihut@gmail.com ]
please somebody told me that i have to buy old 2008 model thunderbird bike or new thunderbird twinspark 2008 model is getting price 65000 so please suggest me what i have to do
Woww! … I can believe this, i just took a test drive… amazing its like a King.. King of all bikes THE THUNDERBIRD.. i fell in love with this bike and just booked one.. i m gettig this bike wihting 7 days now i am eagerly waiting for a llllllllllllloooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg drive….
hi i m mohsin. i m planing 2 take a new thunderbird is it gud for me i jus wanted 2 know abt its average n maintanace so my frends plz help me n let me know abt it. thanks
.Any thunder bird twin spark for sales pls any one reply me .. I wanna buy it
yes.yes.2007 march model.black.gud condition.price55000…at kannur kerala
contact as soon as possible on 9905155558
very good one..
contact me i want to sell THUNDERIRD twinspark dec 2009 model brand new condition, has run 4500km only ,alloy wheels black 2S….contact on email
Hi,
I wanted to buy a Thunderbird. I live in Bangalore. Could you let me in on more of the bikes details and where are you stationed.
i want 2 buy thunderbird.can u plz tell me about the price and location.
If u wanan sell ur bullet. pls contact me at 9312054431.
Pravesh
contact me……
hi dear my name is jaymin
i from gujarat
kya price main deni hai muje call ya sms kerna ya mail kerna
muje 2008/2009 model tbts leni hai kisi ko sale kerni hai toh contact kerna 08000705028
hi gurinder i want to perchase your byke pls mail me you cell no. and send your byke pics and location and how much KM.had done
Hi, I am looking out for a RE Thunder bird model ( 2005-2010),, price @40 to 45k..let me know if anybody is interested in selling.
my id – premixz@gmail.com
I’m nearly 7ft tall. Will this bike suit for me ???
i’m looking for thunderbird twin spark model.
Please help me !!!
Hey definitely you can go for it…
Experience the “Great Machine”
its a superb bike…. i just love it……
HEY GUYS ! I AGREE WITH U ALL,THE BIKE IS JUST HEAD TURNER ! THE MOMENT U C THE BIKE IT HYPNOTISES ! ONE CANT TURN EYES FROM THE MACHINE ITS THE MANLY MACHINE ! LEAVE HOME ! FROM MUMMYS LAP TO MOTHER NATURE !
On going through the opinions of the all above personnel, I also inspire to purchase a “Thunderbird twin spark” 350, through Master Canteen (C.P.C.), so please intimate full name and address of the Dealer in N.C.R. of the same. also provide a copy of the Price list of C.P.C.
hi…
i am really confused whether to buy RE TBTS or CLASSIC 350.
Which bike is better? RE TBTS or RE CLASSIC 350 or CLASSIC 500?
please guide me as soon as possible. Waiting for your reply…..!!!
i hav TBTS and i feel awesome while riding.n girls bhi dekhti hai mujhe bike chalate time.i feel gud.n TBTS JAB CHALE TO DUNIYA RASTA DE.I LOVE MY BIKE.BT HA MEINTANCE THODA JYADA COSTLY PADTA HAI AAM BIKE K MUKABLE.LEKIN AGAR KING KI TARAH JINA HAI TO MEINTANANCE KYA DEKHNA.SO B THE KING.