Kawasaki Kawasaki W175 vs Royal Enfield Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500: Comparison
| Kawasaki Kawasaki W175 Standard | Royal Enfield Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,15,000 | ₹1,25,000 |
| User rating | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 177 cc | 499 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Max Power | 13 PS | 27.2 PS |
| Max Torque | 13.2 Nm | 41.3 Nm |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Air Cooled |
| Fuel Supply | Fuel Injection | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed | 5-Speed Constant Mesh |
| Emission Norm | bs6.2 | BS4 / BS3 |
| Performance | ||
| Mileage (claimed) | 45 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 110 kmph | 130 kmph |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 20 L |
| EV Specifics | ||
| Battery Capacity | 0 kWh | — |
| Certified Range | 0 km | — |
| Charging Time (0–100%) | 0 hours | — |
| Motor Power | 0 kW | — |
| Chassis, Brakes & Tyres | ||
| Front Brake | Disc | 280 mm Disc with 2-Piston Caliper |
| Rear Brake | Drum | 240 mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper |
| ABS | Single Channel | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork with Rubber Gaiters | Telescopic 41 mm Forks (130 mm travel) |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Shock Absorbers | Twin Gas-charged Shock Absorbers with 5-step Preload |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-17 | 90/90 - 19 Spoke |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90-17 | 120/80 - 18 Spoke |
| Wheels | Alloy | Wire Spoke Wheels |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb Weight | 135 kg | 197 kg |
| Seat Height | 790 mm | 775 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Length | 2005 mm | 2060 mm |
| Features | ||
| Instrument Console | Analogue | Digi-Analog with LCD Trip Meter |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | No | No |
| LED Headlamp | No | No |
| USB Charging Port | No | No |
| Starting | Self Start Only | Electric Start |
| Traction Control | No | No |