Royal Enfield launches Thunderbird 500
Thursday October 11, 2012 07:13:34 PM,
IANS
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Mumbai: Royal Enfield
Thursday launched its Thunderbird 500, which, it says, would
enhance the pleasure of leisure motorcycling.
The Thunderbird 500 is equipped with innovative features that
ensure safety of both the rider and the bike. The motorcycle has a
powerful 500cc Unit Construction Engine and 27.2 bhp power output
being fed through an electronic fuel injection system. The main
ignition lock also functions as a central steering lock.
"The Thunderbird brand has built its own cult following amongst
Royal Enfield customers, as a comfortable touring motorcycle,"
said Siddhartha Lal, CEO of Eicher Motors, of which Royal Enfield
is a division.
With an overall black theme, the Thunderbird 500 comes in three
distinct shades - Stone, understated matte finish and rugged
texture capturing the effortless strength of the legend; Flicker,
blackest of blacks which stays pure forever and is a fitting
tribute to the rider's spirit; and Twilight, an inspired
blue-black finish that stands for the rider who stays steady under
the changing skies.
"We hope that with Thunderbird 500, our customers will see
affirmation of the fact that Royal Enfield is a company bent on
listening, imagining and delivering," said Venki Padmanabhan, CEO,
Royal Enfield.
The inclusion of hazard lamps in the switch gear is a first for a
motorcycle manufactured in India. To complete the package,
stopping power has been aided with the addition of a disc brake at
the rear, mounted on the new improved oval section swing arm.
Thunderbird 500 is available at Rs.1,82,571 (on road price for
Mumbai).
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