Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	499.00 cc	499.00 cc
Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke,Twinspark	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Twinspark
Engine Starting	Electric Start and Kick Start	Electric Start and Kick Start
Ignition	Digital Electronic Ignition	Digital Electronic Ignition
Cooling System	--	Air cooled
Maximum Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm	27.2 BHP @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed Constant Mesh	5 Speed constant mesh
Gear Shift Pattern	1-down, 4-up	--
Top Speed	130 kmph	130 kmph
Battery	12 volt, 14 Ah	12 volt, 14 Ah
Frame	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member

Standard Test Conditions

35 kmpl

35 kmpl

Front	90/90 - 19(Domestic), 90/90 - 18(Export)	90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM
Rear	120/80 - 18(Domestic), 110/80 - 18(Export)	120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C

Front	280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper	Single disc, 280mm Disc
Rear	153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding	Single disc, 240 mm

Front	Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel	Twin gass charged shock absorbation with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel

Colors

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Flicker Black, Twilight Black, Matt Black (Stone)

Length	2180 mm	2080 mm
Width	800 mm	790 mm
Height	1080 mm	1205 mm
Weight	187 kg	195 kg
Wheelbase	1370 mm	1350 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 litres	20 litres

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Features	--	1. Digital meter 2. Seat lock-mechanism 3. Hazard light 4. Projection type headlamp, H7 55/55W

Pros	--	1. New headlight with a 55w projector lamp for the low beam and a 55W halogen bulb for the high beam. 2. Digital meter. 3. Lock-mechanism for seats. 4. New design 5. LED Tail lamp with position light guides 6. Indicators - Hazard Light featured for the first time on an Indian motorcycle
Cons	--	1. Overpriced