Kevin,
I did enquire about the new TCI unit for the LB500 while booking it, at the company owned Royal Enfield Brand Store, here in Bangalore.
The manager told me that all new LB500s sold in India also come with the new TCI unit. However, I will shoot off an email to Royal Enfield today and seek confirmation from the factory itself. Will keep you posted about the happenings.
Also, Is there any visual means of identifying the new TCI unit for a newbie like me, one who hasn't seen the older unit?
Thanks.