Need information on Royal Enfield Thunderbird

torque.steer · 5th March 2010, 15:35

hey check out these pics of ROYAL INFIELD I really liked this bike. can any one give more information about this 1 ?? clicked its picture near my place.

(Alok) · 5th March 2010, 19:43

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Originally Posted by torque.steer

hey check out these pics of ROYAL INFIELD I really liked this bike. can any one give more information about this 1 ?? clicked its picture near my place.

It is 'THUNDERBIRD' model.
346CC
18 BHP

But not available now. An upgraded model called TBTS (Thunder Bird Twin Spark) is currently in production.

YC.BALENO.CHD · 6th March 2010, 11:25

Its an RE thunderbird, now available in Twinspark, information, all i can tell you that it leaks oil

JayPrashanth · 6th March 2010, 11:43

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Originally Posted by YC.BALENO.CHD

all i can tell you that it leaks oil

Honestly, that's quite a frivolous statement to make.

Cheers,

Jay

YC.BALENO.CHD · 6th March 2010, 12:20

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Originally Posted by JayPrashanth

Honestly, that's quite a frivolous statement to make.

Cheers,

Jay

I would rather call it criticism, since i made that statement in my full senses and seriousness, and IMO the statement is very correct. (you would not want to differ on that)
Anyways, lets not discuss this over here.
I think the thread's purpose has been solved and it should be closed.

JayPrashanth · 6th March 2010, 13:38

Older CIs were known for being leaky, not the AVLs and the newer CIs. You're generalizing by calling Thunderbirds leaky which imho is totally unwarranted. If you compare the machining and gasket quality on the newer Bullets(CIs, AVLs and the UCEs) with that of the older CIs, you'll understand why I called your statement frivolous. I stick to what I said. I rest my case.

Cheers,

Jay

YC.BALENO.CHD · 6th March 2010, 15:29

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Originally Posted by JayPrashanth

Older CIs were known for being leaky, not the AVLs and the newer CIs. You're generalizing by calling Thunderbirds leaky which imho is totally unwarranted. If you compare the machining and gasket quality on the newer Bullets(CIs, AVLs and the UCEs) with that of the older CIs, you'll understand why I called your statement frivolous. I stick to what I said. I rest my case.

Cheers,

Jay

I say we stop this here, since i say any RE (barring the TBTS and Classic) can leak or break down anytime without warning.

Lets not Have this discussion here, if you are interested start a new thread, ill be happy to discuss what leaks what does not.

aargee · 6th March 2010, 16:09

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Originally Posted by torque.steer

hey check out these pics of ROYAL INFIELD I really liked this bike. can any one give more information about this 1 ?? clicked its picture near my place.

@Toruqe_Steer - Not to offense, you need to be more specific on your question as what info you're seeking; I can provide you stating its a CI model engine as well as it has 160 on ODO; I'm not sure what information you need.

Rollin' Thunda · 6th March 2010, 19:01

My two cents: I own a 2009 TBTS which has completed 10,000+km. While there was an episode of oil leakage (which took some tracking down to a broken oil seal), the rest of the time not a drop of oil fell on the floor where my bike was parked. So TBTS does NOT randomly leak oil like the older Bullets.

bblost · 6th March 2010, 19:44

Some info here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...-pictures.html

v12 · 6th March 2010, 20:29

The bike has been identified and the purpose of this thread has been served. Topic locked.

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JayPrashanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore/Goa Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 2,074 Times	Older CIs were known for being leaky, not the AVLs and the newer CIs. You're generalizing by calling Thunderbirds leaky which imho is totally unwarranted. If you compare the machining and gasket quality on the newer Bullets(CIs, AVLs and the UCEs) with that of the older CIs, you'll understand why I called your statement frivolous. I stick to what I said. I rest my case. Cheers, Jay
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6th March 2010, 19:01	#9
Rollin' Thunda BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: now Hyderabad Posts: 288 Thanked: 94 Times	My two cents: I own a 2009 TBTS which has completed 10,000+km. While there was an episode of oil leakage (which took some tracking down to a broken oil seal), the rest of the time not a drop of oil fell on the floor where my bike was parked. So TBTS does NOT randomly leak oil like the older Bullets. Last edited by Rollin' Thunda : 6th March 2010 at 19:02.
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