Winner of the Best Cruiser Award from BBC Wheels, the Thunderbird is designed especially for Japanese motorcycle lovers. Featuring attractive cruiser styling, lots of chrome and optional disc brakes, the Thunderbird has been upgraded to a Transistor Controlled Ignition System and comes with an electric start option. Moreover, not much of an effort goes into kick starting, it invariably starts on the first kick.
Looks
Headlamp set high up on tall forks
Extreme looks and styling
Indicators now sport clear glass
Twin instrument-cluster pods now exude class and functionality after the black plastic shroud has been taken off
160kmph speedometer, 8000rpm tachometer, fuel, odometer and tripmeter all set against a dull blue background with white pointers that are easy to read and remarkable error-free
The fuel tank retains its teardrop contours but there is perceptible improvement
The rear end has clear glass indicators and the Thunderbird logo on the rear plate of the backrest
Control
User reported maximum speed of 120 kmph
Acceleration to 60kmph takes around 7.7sec
AVL 350 Aluminum Engine
CV carburetor.
Excellent brakes
Built with a unique gearbox, with a separate foot lever for selecting neutral directly from second, third or four gears without downshifting.
The bike is also fitted with glass-wool-fitted silencer to reduce heat transmission
Comfort
The riding position is legendary and comfortable
Prominent among the cosmetic refurbishments on the Thunderbird are the five-speed gearbox with shifter on the left side, new dials, and bazooka-like silencer
Mechanical internally expanding 7" twin lead drum brakes
Large wheels
The stability or road grip is great
Mileage and Economy
14.5 l fuel tank
User reported average of 40-45 kmpl after first service
1 customers found the following review helpful
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TB is very good to ride..But in this model i suppose there is problem with tapping rods& timing valve.My tapping rod & pistin kit noise started during gurantee period only.But the authorised servicing centres didnt consider that and i had to pay for all.I still keep changing tapping rods along with its gears after every 6-8 months.parts availability is also problem many times.Enfield company should really look after these matters.
As per the enfield bikes, this is very good to ride..But in this model i suppose there is problem with tapping rods.My tapping rod noise started during gurantee period only.But the authorised servicing centres didnt consider that and i had to pay for all.I still keep changing tapping rods along with its gears after every 6-8 months.parts availability is also problem many times.Enfield company should really look after these matters.In the end still i would say that these bukes are really great to ride.....
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