Royal Enfield Thunderbird X 350

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X 

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X Highlights

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird X 350 is nowready to grab in the Indian market at a price of Rs ₹ 1,89,753 lakh (ex-showroom,HYD) which makes it pricier than the standard Thunderbird 350 model by around Rs 6,000. Aesthetics of the bike has been improved in order to attract the younger section of the audience. The wide handlebars as seen on the standard Thunderbird have been replaced by a more compact unit. The steel rims have been ditched for the new stylish-looking 9-spoke black alloy wheels with tubeless tyres (90/90 R19 at front and 120/80 R18 at rear). This is the first time that Royal Enfield bikes come fitted with tubeless tyres.The components like headlamp (with LED DRLs), exhaust, engine, instrument cluster, alloys and forks at the front get the blacked-out look which is far too irresistible for petrol heads out there. The twin-pod setup on the semi-digital console is garnished in chrome that looks pleasing to eyes. Under the skin, the Thunderbird 350X gets the same motor as the stock one, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled 346 cc engine that’s capable of churning out a max power of 19.8PS at 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm. The five-speed gearbox is in place for handling the transmission duties. Bolted on the single down tube chassis, the bike gets 41mm telescopic front forks and 5-step adjustable pre-load twin gas charged shocks at the rear. Braking department doesn’t have ABS but comes with 280mm and 240mm discs at the front and rear respectively. The two paint choices for customers to pick include the Roving Red and the Whimsical White

COLOURS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE 

Type                           Single cylinder 4 stroke, twinspark, air-cooled 

Displacement             346cc 

Maximum power       19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm 

Maximum torque       28 Nm @ 4000 rpm 

Gearbox                     5 speed 

Fuel supply                29mm, constant vacuum carburetor

Mileage                      42 Kmpl

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION 

Type                              Single down tube

 Front suspension         41mm forks, 130mm travel

 Rear suspension          Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel

DIMENSIONS 

Wheelbase                   1350 mm 

Ground clearance        135 mm 

Length                         2040 mm 

Width                           830 mm

 Height                        1140 mm 

Kerb weight                197 kg (with 90% fuel and oil) 

Fuel capacity               20 ltr approx*

BRAKES & TYRES 

Tyres front                                 90 / 90 - 19" - 52 P TL 

Tyres rear                                  120 / 80 - 18" - 62 P TL

 Brakes front                             280mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper

 Brakes rear                              240mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper 

ABS                                         Dual channel

About

Royal Enfield is one of the oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Established in 1901, the iconic British manufacturer started off by manufacturing motorcycles, bicycles, lawnmowers, stationary engines and more popularly, weapons. To this day, Royal Enfield continues to use the motto ‘Made like a gun’, in memory of its legacy. Royal Enfield bikes are known for the class they exude as much as for their signature thump. Royal Enfield was acquired by Eicher Motors in 1994, which proved to be a pivotal role in the resurgence of the manufacturer. Although the company continues to make classic-styled and old-school motorcycles which are essentially modernised versions of the early Bullet models from the 1950s, the fortunes of Royal Enfield have turned and it is one of the fastest growing bike makers in the country. However, while the Classic set the company on a path of unprecedented growth, a few Royal Enfield models like the now-discontinued single-cylinder Continental GT had to make do with a muted response. The Royal Enfield in India, was unchallenged, until the foray of International brands like Triumph and Indian Chief. Making the most of its image as a lifestyle motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield has so far managed to hold its turf despite a line-up in which some models are outdated. Having established its foothold in the Indian market, Royal Enfield is now aiming at widening its footprint at a global level. Of late, the company has been making its presence felt on a global scale by setting up exclusive dealerships in Europe, Gulf and the US. The Royal Enfield portfolio currently comprises of the Bullet, Classic, Thunderbird, Himalayan, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Of these, the Bullet, Classic and Thunderbird are available in two versions powered by 350cc and 500cc engines. While all the models have stayed true to the company’s traditional character, a few specific models do get their share of modern tech in the form of fuel injection, projector headlamp and digital instrument cluster. ABS and a rear disc brake have recently been added to this list for the entire range. Things are expected to get a lot more exciting for the brand presently, with the launch of its first twin-cylinder motorcycles, the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. These are twin-cylinder 650cc motorcycles that promise to bring in a new chapter for the brand not just in India, but globally too, with their aggressive pricing.