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.
Royal Enfield ThunderBird Twin Spark Wallpapers
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.
guys height doesnt matter im just 5.2 and rides ma retb very easily
best ride i’ve had so far. only advise is if buying in pune, DONT. go to mumbai instead, its less hassel than buying it from market yard dealer here. i was promised bike in 2 months and it took excruciating 5 months and hassel with unapologetic dealer who has less commitment and high arrogance (because he knows he’s only one dealer in pune, and buyers have nowhere else to go). i’ll recommend going to mumbai and transfer registration to ur address here. its less painful to deal with RTO than showroom guys
believe me. u never get a straigh answer, only u have to commit by paying on time and this commitment is not reciprocated by even intimating you with any delays or price changes, etc
thanks Winder…I was planning to buy this from the pune dealer…i dont kno of the waiting period as yet….but now ill have to think again from where to buy this dream bike of mine….
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Can any 1 temme wats the exact fuel efficiency of Thunderbird Twin spark..
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hello friends i m amit and last sunday 1-5-2011 i hve bought a new bike of royal enfield thunder bird twins park its a amzinggg the best bike in the world what a comfort leval of that bike what superb look wenever i go to the roads people stare my bike all the time thuder bird bike much much much much better den f**king yamaha pulsar these bikes are far behind my adviced to every men or boy if you wnt to feel real honour and wanna feel like kinggg den ride royal enfield thunder bird twinsparkkk
hello, M Planing to Buy a Royal Enfield ThunderBird Twinspark, But I’am a Bit Confused about it’s Colour, Give me Your opinion, which colour suits RE TBTS? Black Or Silver?
which colour have u chosen?
dude silver iz awesome… even black is gud bt it luks nrml where as silver gives gud luks.. i have ordered silver 1
guys…can i get the tbts with upswept silecer which comes with calssic versions…pls reply…my contact.9344307770..thanx in advance
Guys…can i get the TBTS with upswept silecer which comes with RE Classic versions…pls reply…my contact.9344307770..thanx in advance…
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hello, M Planing to Buy a Royal Enfield ThunderBird Twinspark, But I’am a Bit Confused about it’s Colour, Give me Your opinion, which colour suits RE TBTS? Black Or Silver?
Aamir Shaikh, you have taken a great decision by planning to buy a Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark. The RE TBTS looks great both in black and silver. The black looks glamorous but the silver looks stunning with only the seat in black. However colour dosnt matter all that matters is the quality of the monster! Had i been rich I would have purchased both! Anywys my choice would be silver, but i would also give the black a second thought!
Would like to buy ThunderBird 2005-2010, if anybody from pune and around, pls call me at eight six zero zero nine nine seven six seven nine.
I need a TBTS immediately. Let me know if anyone has idea to sell, Price is not concerned.
hi i had purchsed a tbts on 21.10.2011, but after purchase my heart is going towards classic 350, still now i m using tem number, i want to sell it with 5k discount, only 600 km on speedo. i had installed leg guard, roots double horn etc and already finished 1st service. if ur intrested call me on 09090402939.
Hi I am interested in buying tbts please. Call me on 9545636065
hi ..i want to buy Thunderbird Twinspark .pls tell m,e the mileage ?
Royal Enfield Thunderbirb Twinspark will provide 38kmpl(approx.) in city and 45kmpl on the highways.
GO FOR IT .A DIESEL BIKE WITH 45+ MILEAGE AMAZING
hi friends this is javed is there selling TB plz call me my mb num is 9533312229
I want to sell out my Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark. Model 2008. Orignal condition. Disk brakes. Alloy wheels. Only 12000 kms done. Price 70,000. Negotiable. Intrested buyers only contact me please. Mr. Ali +919925045414
I want to sell out my Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark. Model 2008. Orignal condition. Disk brakes. Alloy wheels. Only 12000 kms done. Price 70,000. Negotiable. Intrested buyers only contact me please. Mr. Ali +919925045414 . Please contact me as soon as possible.
i like to buy ur bike
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Hi everbody,
I wanted to purchase RE TBTS 2010-2011 model.
If anyone wanted to sell please let me know ASAP.
My mail ID is jignesh.nagar@syngeneintl.com
Thanks
i am dinesh sahu i think best bike of d india,more powerful,stylish,comfortable.so wht u want about d bike,rating*****
I live in a place far from a Royal Enfield service centre. Someone please tell me what are the consequences of filling excess engine oil. The oil has come into the air filter chamber. What should I do? Thanks
Hello i am Interested in a 2009 TD !! If any for sale contact me on manjhu_austin316@rediffmail.com
i am selling my thunder bird 2010 model
Contact me.. how much.. my number is 00971503427380
what is the on road price of thunder bird in bangalore & what is the fuel efficiency of the bike
The price of TBTS may vary from town to town, city to city. It should be inbetween 1,12,000-1,18,000/-. Fuel efficiency differs from person to person. If a person rides the bike in a normal way then its very likely to provide 38-45kmpl+
Hi, I got my TBTS on 22/10/2011, only 1 day of pure pleasure biking, faced 1 problem, Petrol Leaked from Oil Knob, Showroom is 90 km from my home town, thats why waiting for 1st service, Currently use of MSEAL solved the problem, littlebit sad for this problem, Engine is also not refined, may be after 1k or 2k kms it will be fine………..
Ajit, congratulations on your purchase of a legend. The engine refinement issue that you are facing will certainly go off with a couple of servicing. Thunderbird Twinspark is not a sports bike, so if someone thinks that on the very first day he will hit 100kmph+ speed then its a very wrong notion. The engine will mature with time and kilometres that you will cover. Till the first servicing is done one must not push the bike beyond 50kmph, if its done then the person is going to face engine vibration problems. After the second servicing is done the bike can be pushed to 60-70kmph. This way one can get rid of engine vibration problems. Its better to change our riding style rather than to blame the company for this and that. Anyways ride safely and nicely, love your TBTS and she will never turn you down. Keep biking!
If anyone wants to sell their ThunderBird Twinspark in Mumbai, please email/call me at 9833218052
Jatin
if any one want to sell Thunderbird TS in jamshedpur….he can contact me at sourabh.nitd@gmail.com
Hi friends, very soon I will join the Royal Enfield owners family as I have booked a Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark. From childhood I had been a fan of Royal Enfield motocycles, the thumping sound, chrome, majestic looks, and of course the machoness and glamour of the bike are good enough reasons for anyone to fall in love with Royal Enfield. As far as the Thunderbird Twinspark is concerned its a bike that will instanly attract anyone and everyone on the streets. Royal Enfield has done a great job by introducing this bike in the Indian market, as there isn’t any bike that can match its looks and power on Indian streets. Highway cruising, not a big deal for this bike; the extra comfortable seats, passenger backrest, powerful 350cc engine and ofcourse good mileage truly puts this bike apart from other kinds of bikes that are plying on Indian streets currently. Many have different opinions about this bike, but for me its a champion. For a 350cc motorbike, a mileage of 38-45+kmpl is simply great. Bikes that have the latest 200-250cc engines in general dont match Thunderbird’s fuel economy. Maintenance may be an issue or this bike but owners of Royal Enfields never think about maintenance costs or buying costs; for example by spending 1,00,000+ one can get a modern fast bike, but a few more thousand rupees will fetch a bike thats not only big and powerful but also a legend. So friend think twice before buying a bike thats costly because for the amount you can get something thats legendary, powerful, big and long lasting motorcycle that will be a prized possession for ages. Royal Enfield rules!
what maintenance u r talking about?
hi frnz.. even im gonna join RE family very soon… im gonna take thunderbird… help e out vt tips … im a kind oif short person nly 5’6″ vl i face ny prob in riding it as i dint find it whn i waz having test ride….!
No Dude, you aint gonna face any problems, I am 5.74 height and dont have ant trouble riding this monster babe.
I am looking for a used Thunderbird. Call me at 09937365959, 09776324170.
HI….am just 5.6 feet,and little fat even,will the thunderbird suits me?my worry is when i onto d byk ,i feel lyk d byk is huge than me..
folks give ur valuble suggestions plzz
hi frnds
this is munish.i m so much freak about cruiser bikes.i already have yamaha entinceer. now i want to have thunder bird .any body from punjab side interested to sell his thunder bird kindly contact me .i m frm gurdaspur and my cell no is 7896635420.if u dont able to make a call Kindly leave a msg in inbox.
thanks
the bike is truly awesome.. waiting for the Thunderbird 500cc release..
Hi, I want to buy a 350 cc RE bike. I like the Electra Deluxe version, but am not sure whether it is available in 350 cc version. Could someone guide me.
Also, is the selection of the Petrol tank optional or fixed as displayed on the website (for Classic & Electra Models)
RAKESH
Hi guys,
I have a desire to own a thunderbird, but my height is 5 feet 4 inches, therefore i am a bit hesitant of it. can anyone advice, if i would be able to drive it, my feet would touch ground, when seated. i own a cbz presently.