6. Thunderbird 500
Next in the line is another one from Royal Enfield, and with a more powerful motor than the classic 350. If it’s a comfortable and strong-pulling cruiser one is looking at, the Thunderbird 500 should be among the top few choices. With signature cruiser styling, a large twenty-litre petrol tank for the extended ride-plans, and a single-cylinder 499 cc air-cooled motor that makes for a decent pull under-the-seat in response to the twist of its throttle – the Thunderbird can climb mountains and pull through highways like a little locomotive. For those frequenting the highway, it is the ideal mid-range cruiser just before entering the Triumph and Harley territory. At INR 2.07 lakh, it is the best in the segment for the given price range and will certainly not be one to disappoint.
