Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus vs Enfield Thunderbird X 500 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Classic 500 Pegasusstacks up against the Enfield Thunderbird X 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Classic 500 PegasusEnfield Thunderbird X 500
Model year20192019
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower27 hp27 hp
Torque41 Nm41 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliperSingle disc. Ventilated disc, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliperSingle disc. Single-piston
Tires90/90-18 / 120/80-18 90/90-19 / 120/80-18

Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus vs Enfield Thunderbird X 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus and the Enfield Thunderbird X 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus brings 27 hp, while the Enfield Thunderbird X 500 counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: