Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark

    The dreary general quality, the heavy price tag and the out-of-date technology make sure you do not buy this bike by using your head

    Published on Sep 29, 2009 07:00:00 AM

    3,99,003 Views

    The riding arrangement of the Twinspark is classic cruiser fare, and its saddle is a sensibly pleasant place to be on long rides.

    The Thunderbird uses known, large, kicked-out forks and an extended single-downtube frame. Its gas-charged dampers at the rear are par for the course for motorcycles in India, but even on their softest setting tend to jump when pushing the bike to its edge. These work best when the bike is overloaded.

    The Thunderbird Twinspark is somewhat a burden in city traffic, but a steady bike on the highway thanks to its 19-inch rims. The handlebars do provide ample weight for city riding, but there is no dodging this bike’s rangy wheelbase and heft in the city.

    Royal Enfield Bikes

    Copyright (c) Autocar India. All rights reserved.

    Comments
    ×
    img

    No comments yet. Be the first to comment.

    Ask Autocar Anything about Car and Bike Buying and Maintenance Advices
    Need an expert opinion on your car and bike related queries?
    Ask Now
    Search By Bike Price
    Poll of the month

    The Mahindra XUV 300 facelift will be called the XUV 3XO. Should more brands rename models for facelifts?

    Yes, it could give new life to a slow-selling car

     

    14.23%

    Yes, but only if there are significant changes

     

    32.61%

    No, it's confusing and dilutes the brand name

     

    29.70%

    No difference, the product speaks for itself

     

    23.45%

    Total Votes : 1616
    Sign up for our newsletter

    Get all the latest updates from the automobile universe