Bro with 600 subscribers has destroyed every media house and famous youtubers in one go. Truly you nailed it. Without showing any bike just speaking pure information and real life concerns. Thanks for clearing out every fuss around him450.
Thank you so much 😀 Comments like yours encourage me to speak about bikes with respect to real life issues. RE fanboys have been roasting me in this comment section 😂
Yesterday I've also taken test ride of scrambler 400x, best in the segment, simpler look, nice performance. And I've tried adv390 too, it's so much annoying in traffic jam. Very honest review you've done. Thanks
I am an English man, 73 years old, always on bikes. I live in Milan and have just 200km on my new Scrambler 400. The most impressive bike I have ever owned. EVER.
Can you ride on gravel roads, crossing streams, muddy roads or generally urban roads ? After watching this vid, i am really intereseted in this machine. I often go to camping , and also on highway .
Finally somone who has given an honest review .Honestly I don't know how anyone can buy an RE bike ..It's just a union of ugly bike parts , unrefined heavy fatso and expensive .And talk of design of any RE bike and you would want to send the RE designer to the gallows . It's probably a plumber doubling up as a designer .
It takes balls to come out and speak so honestly about brands whose loyal fan base can literally troll the F out of you but kudos to you for putting across such practical points with such honesty.
Thanks to the algorithm for recommending this. Even without using a single image or a video snippet, you completely explained your TD experience, highlighting all the minuscule details that will help buyers fixate on a particular motorcycle. Subbed! Cheers!
This was the review i was expecting, i had the same issues while i went for test ride for Himalayan and i was thinking, the older Himalayan is so much better than this unrefined machine. I was shocked to see why no one was talking about this. Hatts off to your honesty!!!
Unbiased and Real original review ❤ you just destroyed the so called auto journalist urf bikau media as hell 😅 Triumph scrambler 400x is new love for bikers ❤🎉
Bro you are under rated. You have addressed all the points which a new buyer would face and perfectly explained those. Its very hard to find a genuine review these day as mostly are paid or marketing gimmick. I have test rode both both Himalayan 450 and Scram 400 and found out the scram's engine to be far more refined and with that low end torque there is no comparison with the new himalayan 450. I dont how all people are praising the new Himalayan 450 so much.
Thank you 🙂 Appreciate the feedback. I hope RE improves these issues in the upcoming versions of Himalayan 450 as they did with Himalayan BS6. As of today, Scrambler runs butter smooth especially after the 1st service
I am so glad that you made this video. Everything you said about the Himalayan 450 is on point. The first time I test rode it, I instantly felt like riding a KTM 390. I believe all us 411 owners have found new respect for our bikes after this 450 launch. It isn’t worth the hype nor the money. I am keeping my 411.
Personally think that the new Himmy is overhyped. The mechanical clunky noise of the engine/tapets while not a problem as such, is a huge put off from one of the world’s biggest bike makers. All the points you mentioned were are valid and played into me leaning towards the scrambler 400x too. Good video. Subbed.
I test rode a 400X and ordered one the moment I got back to the dealer. Here in the UK there is a waiting list for the 400X so my bike will be with me in 16 weeks. Baja might ask some workers to put in a bit of overtime and speed up UK deliveries - it's going to be very popular with we British.
O man what a comparison. I just loved it . This is the first video i am feeling like interactive . I think everyone should learn from you how the videos and blogs should be ❤
Excellent review!...the best I've seen yet. I greatly appreciate your detailed and very honest review of the Himalayan 450. I eliminated this bike from consideration and now your review validates my decision and even provides several more negatives that I hadn't discovered...lagging throttle response, unrefined engine noise, and poor low end torque. I hate bikes with no low end torque...forever down-shifting all day. I am waiting for the Triumph to arrive in Ecuador and I'm also keeping my eyes open for new bikes that will be coming into the 400cc niche. I also enjoyed what you explained about your Himalayan 411. I think I'm developing an appreciation for the standard RE engines. I have always considered them old technology and clunky but I think their emphasis has always been about torque. I watched a video the other day of a British fellow riding his RE out in the country on a nice paved lane. The bike was smoothly gliding along at low RPM with tons of torque. Maybe It's time to try one.
Thanks a lot for your feedback. Yes the older RE motorcycles are all about good torque that’s excellent for trail riding and highway cruising 😄 luckily the new triumph has captured that character beautifully and delivers it in a modern way
What a great review. No vomiting spec sheet numbers like all other youtubers. You described the feel, purpose and the nature of all 3 bikes in their practical application. Loved it. Please do more of these.
Congratulations on the new purchase. I also cancelled my Himalyan booking and purchased scrambler 400x because of how well and refined triumph scrambler is.
Hey Abhi, I test drove the Himalayan today and incidentally your video popped up on RUclips. Agree with many of your honest opinions. If you remember, we met at Asad's training and I was on the GSA. I have a 2020 390 Adv and yes, it has vibration and I think it's less than the older Himalayan. Maybe the test drive machine is highly abused. And yes, the 390 adv lower end torque is not that good and we need to engage the clutch in order to juice it out. Your review points are very good and I think RE is spending a lot to create the buzz around the Himalayan. Keep it up.
Hey Sanu, I hope you are doing well. It's been a long time. Thank you for watching the video. I hope RE improves the quality and refinement of the Himalayan because it's a promising machine with many places for improvement. And I'm waiting for the 2025 ADV 390 which is highly anticipated and I think will be a worthy upgrade to my existing Himalayan. 🙂 Fingers crossed 😁
Man U are wonder full the way u choose to speak real facts and kill all the fuss about 450 hats off great work man it’s all the money which is talking about 450 the way u explained 390 and scram honestly wow
Awesome review and oversight man 🎉. I would suggest getting the fly screen from the triumph 's accessories catalog itself. Reason: 1. retains scrambler looks and helps wind buffering so much that you can easily cruise at 120-130kmph. 2. All the triumph accessories come with a 2 year warranty as well. Coming to two suggestions : 1. if you feel any vibrations post 100-120. Then after your own research but do try 'uniglide FRC engine oil additive'. 25ml/L of engine oil. Triumph consumes 2L of engine oil and uses the 50ml bottle of this. Add this only while doing an engine oil change not at topups. You will feel vibes coming down hell lot and vibrations are not negligible till 120-130 now that too at constant cruising. Gears shifts will be extra buttery smooth. 2. For summers use Engine Ice coolant very effective for bigger capacity engines helps to keep the temp. down a lot. 3. As triumph have collaborated with HP for their consumables so they HP's pro-lube engine oil not sure about its smoothness, as I am using motul 10w50 fully synthetic engine oil. Not all service centres will allow you to use other brands other than what they have been told but I have my way at my hometown triumph. 4. Try to stick will triumph accessories as much as can be, with whatever they have. I have done the same. The only non-triumph accessories I went with are: A. Barkbusters from lazyaasbikers, the same Himalayan or ktm fits this too. B. Zana fork sliders C. Carbon racing side stand extender Rest all are from Triumph accessories catalog one. That's what I have done with my triumph scr400x as well.
I really appreciate the detailed response 🥹 Thank you so much for the heads up. 1. I was quite sceptical about the visor provided by triumph because it looked too small to provide any kind of wind protection but I’ll definitely give it to a try. 2. Even I want to use an aftermarket engine oil and coolant as I do with my Himalayan but I’m very scared of losing the warranty 😅 The folks here are very strict about it. So I’m thinking maybe from the 2nd service onwards I’ll do the manual oil and coolant change. I also heard triumph doesn’t sell oil filters n all to customers who wish to do it themselves. 3. Yes I’m planning to get maximum accessories from triumph only. The only after market ones I’ll get are a small top box and handle bar risers.
As an owner of KTM Adventure you are right. It is a sports bike under ADV clothing. Best way to describe it. Nimble and crazy performance. It is planted in corners and overall an engaging motorcycle. If someone likes to just cruise and relax this is not the right bike. I mean, you can ride it slow but the bike will protest and cry to be ridden fast. Vibrations are definitely there but they are not crazy. Higher RPMs smoothens everything. 390 ADV is fairly light, so you have confidence while off-roading that you can pick up the bike. I dropped mine in wet clay like sand. I could barely stand yet I was able to lift the bike up. If it was Himalayan I doubt I would have been able to pick it up. Good choice on the 400X. Seems like a great bike.
I had a long day test riding ktm Adv then Harley, Him450 and ended up booking the Triumph Scram… must say I can relate to extend on whatever you said!!! Scrambler seems to be priced so well for the quality and make!! I’m waiting for the delivery 🎊
Hadn’t seen your videos before, but just 2 days ago I purchased the Scrambler 400x. What a pleasant ride it has been. Clocked 140kms already… enjoyed every bit spent riding the scrambler and happy with the decision…
Your review covered everything that any potential owner would like to know. I've seen channels where the technicalities are discussed to no end, but none of them capture the rider's experience - you managed to expand upon this beautifully. I wish you all the very best, do keep up the good work.
I own a 2021 KTM 390 Adventure and a 2017 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, both based in Bangalore. I've explored Ladakh on both bikes, Nepal's Lower Mustang on the Bullet, and the Rann of Kutchh on the Adventure. While I enjoy both, the 390 excels at long-distance, high-speed riding and handles rough terrain confidently. The Bullet is perfect for leisurely rides on winding roads. I test-rode the Himalayan 450 and Scrambler 400X, and the Scrambler immediately stood out because of the way it handles, it feels light, nimble and very easy to ride. However, after couple of months later again test ride on Scrambler while returning from a short ride on my adv. I realized the 390's power, braking, and wind protection were invaluable. Despite this, the Scrambler still appeals as a potential third bike. My latest test ride, the Shotgun 650, was incredibly impressive with its power, torque, weight, and braking. I’m now leaning towards the Shotgun as my third motorcycle🤞
It's not hate. I still love my Himalayan to the core but the new 450 seems to be very disappointing in terms of quality. Maybe they'll improve in the future 🙂
I wonder where these videos go when someone want help before purchasing the vehicle... Even RUclips algorithm Suppress these videos... Bro you are spitting facts and therefore getting shadowed Love from Rajasthan👍
i am a owner of scrambler 400x had the same experience u explained it really well, had the same feeling while test driving the vehicle and just a few days back had my first accident, fortunately i did not get hurt but the build quality of the scrambler is amazing i thought it was going to be in a very bad shape after the accident but i was shocked to see there was no major damage to the bike only slight bent in the handle bar and gear shifter was damaged shocked to see that the plastic handle guards did not break they look like some cheap plastic handle guards but they took the whole impact really well. The service from the showroom is also amazing they were really supportive and friendly. i had gone to the khivraj triumph showroom in electronic city very friendly experience. They never discriminated between me and the other guys with bigger bikes. that was one of the thing i was a bit worried about in the start that they will not treat us on equal grounds with the bigger bike owners but completely changed my opinion after the accident.
Happy to hear your experience with the bike. I too went to Khivraj in Whitefield and they dealt with the service exceptionally well. I had gone to Keerthi in Lalbagh to get the crash guard fixed and boy it's true what everyone says about Keerthi😅And my suggestion would be to break in the bike very slowly. I coming from the Himalayan had a tough time learning how to control the Scrambler because of its power and quick throttle response. It's addictive and exciting but also dangerous. Allow yourself to skill up well before you experience the bike's full potential. That way you can avoid future mishaps. Use good riding gears too. Ride safe 🙂
I'm in the same confusion right now, I also took test drives of all 3 bikes and I feel the same! Thanks for the honest opinion on the Himalayan 450 and things no one is talking about specially big youtubers!
The exact video i was looking for, great content man. You saved me hours of watchtime on youtube for review videos, keep up the good work dude! Very underrated youtuber, you earned a sub! ❤
KTM Adv x Rider here, the midrange vibration i haven't seen but have heard more people complain about it, so it's probably bike specific issue, and yes, the mind-blowing gut punch speed is my reason to get that beauty!
What an honest review, was able to connect / relate well - superb - thanks. side note, you proved your south indian heritage when you explained the exhaust note of the royal enfield ;)
Nice review. I own the himalayan 450 and I have done 2000 kms on it. I was about to buy the ktm adv 390 but was cheesed off with the attitude of the ktm staff at the dealership. Faced no issues with the himalayan so far except you have to manage the weight when the bike is static. I did a tubless conversion for touring and just love the engine, it's amazing. What I realised is just go with the bike you connect with :) there is no perfect, flawless bike out there. Happy riding y'all.
Well said. None of these bikes are inherently bad. It's just that it fits differently for different use case scenarios and I wanted to share mine so that someone similar to me may find it useful 🙂
You absolutely nailed it bud.All the points about all 3 bikes are bang on.6 months back i was test riding bikes looking to upgrade to a 350-400cc bike that could do a "One bike garage" job well. Like you said : KTM adv - too vibey and too lightweight. Himalyan 450 - no alloy ( utter disappointment from RE),too heavy just like other RE's,no low end torque( again sheer dissappointment and very unlike RE). Scrambler 400X - lightweight,good low end torque,great fit and finish,alloys.Riding it was such a charm. I test rode the Scrambler after booking the classic 350.Tried cancelling the booking but it couldn't be done since it was a custom booking under MIY with alloy wheels. Have been riding the classic for a while.Great low end torque and very stable.But a little too heavy for my liking and also runs out of gas too quickly.It starts getting uncomfortable at speeds of 70-80kmph.Will use the Classic for a while but then cant keep myself away from the Scrambler for too long.That will be my long termer.
I had a bullet before i moved to Himalayan. It never used to go above 80 kmph nevertheless I crossed 41000kms in 3 yrs with it. Thoroughly enjoyed the bike before I moved on to the Himalayan. So enjoy your classic for now. When the time comes to switch, the transition will be very sweet. 🙂
What a review. I have seen almost all the reviews about both Himalayan and 400x but none have given such a clear view. I was considering the bear650 or the 400x, now I am sure which is my next bike. I own a meteor, it's a great machine, only two things put me off, the lack of power and the engine noise after riding for about 20 km. That lack of refinement is there in all the enfields, everybody overlooks that and goes ahead and buy it. My next bike is for the long haul so I am going to buy it with my head and not the heart. The RUclips channels with all the intelligent and experienced reviewers couldn't help me to make a decision, thanks mate
You spoke my heart bro .. I am currently riding my 8 year old Avenger 220 cruise and desperately looking to upgrade to 400 cc. I had test ride for below bikes in order Triumph scram 400x : Throttle response is like butter . Happy with all what bike offers. I felt bike height is more as I am 5’8. May be over time , this might not an issue. Himalayan 450 : Man , because of all the hype on Internet and I got pumped up already before the test ride. But after the test ride , came to senses . 1 and 2nd gear I didn’t understand what was happening . Pick up was very slow . I rode it 3km and I feel unbearable heat at feet .. Ofcourse 1 km in full traffic . But didn’t expect that from Himalayan . Very disappointed. KTM 390 adv X : 1and 2nd gear response is worst than Himalayan 450. More than that vibrations .. hell lot of vibrations .. I lost in them .. utter disappointed .. those vibration lives till upper rpms too .Can’t take the pill. Unable to digest ktm adv 390 x ride I had . I went to other ktm showroom and this time requested for ktm 390 standard test ride . Man , this is no different . Same experience. More for that sales guy saying these vibrations will be reduced after 1st service. Can’t take this too .. After all above experiences , I am roaming around RUclips for some assistance and here I am. So far Triumph scram 400 x I had best feeling so far. Love for Himalayan won’t go easy This weekend , I booked Himalayan 450 test ride again at other sales point. This time I requested for 3 hours. Hope so I can study bike more and feel it. Thanks Abhishek . Good job 👍
You’re welcome. I’m glad you are on the same page. Regarding the seat height of Scrambler, I’m 5.5 and Yash is 5.4. We both find it much easier to ride than my Himalayan 411 due to the scrambler’s lower weight and excellent weight distribution. Don’t worry about seat height. Take a class on level 1 off-road training from a school near you. It’ll give you a ton of confidence to ride tall bikes. And so far our Scrambler has gotten only smoother and even fun to ride. Check out my accessories video and I’ll soon share my thoughts and long term review of the Scrambler. In the meantime, just like you I couldn’t believe that the 450 was bad. It was a tough pill to swallow. I took more rides and finally got convinced to keep my 411 and work on it. Except for the power and suspension, my 411 with all its mods is far refined, smooth and capable machine than the 450 and I don’t find it sensible enough spending close to 4 lakhs to owning a half baked machine only to end up spending even more on mods.
crystal clear explanation. it is exactly what I felt in test drive. very few people explains the truimph scrambler suspension impacts on bad roads. Awesome🤝
Typing this in the middle of the video at 4:54 , my dear friend owns 390x and that bike doesn’t feel planted as you have mentioned, it’s very uncomfortable to put down her neck whenever you open the throttle and its very wavy on high speed overtakes! Feels like it will bump you into something.
the video is good, the only improvement I want to suggest is while explaining about the bikes or experiences try to show it visually by a pic or video. this can hook the viewers
Please make a video guide regarding how to ride a new bike properly after taking delivery and how to maintain it. Some people telling not to use above 6000rpm etc, so please clear the doubts it will be great help since im beginner.@@AbhishekDaniel
@@Asquared316 Actually how to ride and maintain each bike in the beginning will differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. Best thing to do is to go through the service manual in detail and ask the service personnel. For my triumph, it's ECU was locked at 6000rpm so I can't anyways go beyond that. It'll be unlocked and updated during the first service is what my advisor told me.
Same story with me. TB350 for 9 years and prebooked Himalayan. Delivery was getting delayed hence out of frustration tried Scrambler 400x and I regretted not having tested in earlier . Had torque behaviour of TB350 good for my daily commute and the power of KTM.
I felt like am sitting in college. Listening interesting topic. Whata lecture. . I think u shud become a teacher, whatever u say goes inside my brains.. . hats off for ur honesty.. u covered everrrrthing .. as ur point of view , as a lady rides her point of view... awesome 👌 ❤
I found myself smiling with excitement that i found my next upgrade❤️ Great narration..completely relatable Thank you so much And congrats for getting a genuine subscriber ✨
Super review bro.. I am planning to upgrade from Karizma R with 1lac odo but confused between Adv X & Scrambler X .. scrambler X is ticking all boxes apart from tank size n majorly small seat.. please suggest how comfortable it is for pillion n some time my kiddo seats between for very sort spin around nearby locality.. my purpose is both city + long ride & i daily commute to office via silk board so need low end torque for which I doubt adv X n it may be difficult to manoeuvre
Seat comfort is very good on the scrambler 400. It’s almost as good as my Himalayan touring seat. Pillion seat is a little tilted so pillion tends to slide forward while braking but it’s not a big issue. Get a small top box so that it acts as a backrest for the pillion. For city commute and highway comfort, Scram beats ADV X in every way
I own Classic 500 & now Himalayan 450 and I totally agree with you on almost everything about the new Himalayan - top heavy, avg throttle response, good looking dash with shitty map experience and lot of issues.
Your smile says it all brother.... Thank you so much for this amazing review.... I was also thinking of getting scrambler 400x but thruxton 400 might be launched in November... So lets see... scrambler vs cafe racer 🔥🔥.... Keep riding brother 🤙🤙
I have ridden my Adventure 390 for 22k kms. Trust me, the are no vibes except arount 4.5k rpm. If you spec it up fuelx and Motorex engine oil, it becomes butter smooth.
Ive bought a Scrambler. Evey time I ride the machine, man Im falling love with it more.. The exhaust nate is too good. Its nimble in the city and planted in the Highways. Great in the mountain twisties. What a power and torque at disposal. Really feel like a king with the tall riding stance. You will command respect from the fellow bikers. I haven't found anything wanting apart from a larger fuel tank so that it can provide a longer tank range. Till now clocked almost 1900 kms. Syper happy and enjoying evey bit. ❤
@@antonyjohns Every single cylinder motorcycle above 200cc is going to have vibrations. It only matters if it's livable with it or not. To me triumph had the least vibrations of the three.
Bro with 600 subscribers has destroyed every media house and famous youtubers in one go. Truly you nailed it. Without showing any bike just speaking pure information and real life concerns. Thanks for clearing out every fuss around him450.
Thank you so much 😀 Comments like yours encourage me to speak about bikes with respect to real life issues. RE fanboys have been roasting me in this comment section 😂
Yes it's really a great review ✨👌
@@shivaprasadtj9969 Thank you 🙂
@@AbhishekDaniel looking forward for your ownership review after 1-2 k kms
@@shivaprasadtj9969 Will definitely upload 🙂
Yesterday I've also taken test ride of scrambler 400x, best in the segment, simpler look, nice performance. And I've tried adv390 too, it's so much annoying in traffic jam.
Very honest review you've done. Thanks
Thank you 🙂
I am an English man, 73 years old, always on bikes. I live in Milan and have just 200km on my new Scrambler 400. The most impressive bike I have ever owned. EVER.
Congrats 😀 Happy riding 😎
Awwwww 😍😍😍
Can you ride on gravel roads, crossing streams, muddy roads or generally urban roads ? After watching this vid, i am really intereseted in this machine. I often go to camping , and also on highway .
@@ROTANETA Yep. The scrambler can do it all with ease.
I'll be 73 in four months. I want one.
Very good decision, really liked that you know what exactly u want.
OMG! I can't believe you commented 😃 Thank you so much. Your videos have helped me a lot☺ Thank you for inspiring
@@AbhishekDanielha ha cheers buddy, many Many congratulations for the new bike, I m sure u will enjoy it.
@@BuluBiker Thank you so much. Means a lot coming from you. Congrats on the Honda NX500! Really enjoying your videos on it 😀
Finally somone who has given an honest review .Honestly I don't know how anyone can buy an RE bike ..It's just a union of ugly bike parts , unrefined heavy fatso and expensive .And talk of design of any RE bike and you would want to send the RE designer to the gallows . It's probably a plumber doubling up as a designer .
So brutal 🤣 Take a chill pill bro 😂
It takes balls to come out and speak so honestly about brands whose loyal fan base can literally troll the F out of you but kudos to you for putting across such practical points with such honesty.
Thank you 🙂
Thanks to the algorithm for recommending this.
Even without using a single image or a video snippet, you completely explained your TD experience, highlighting all the minuscule details that will help buyers fixate on a particular motorcycle.
Subbed! Cheers!
Thank you 😄
This was the review i was expecting, i had the same issues while i went for test ride for Himalayan and i was thinking, the older Himalayan is so much better than this unrefined machine. I was shocked to see why no one was talking about this. Hatts off to your honesty!!!
Thank you. Glad you liked it 🙂
The ability of this gentleman to comprehensively summarise all points is amazing. definitely deserves more subs
Thank you 🙂
Unbiased and Real original review ❤
you just destroyed the so called auto journalist urf bikau media as hell 😅
Triumph scrambler 400x is new love for bikers ❤🎉
Thank you 😄
Bro you are under rated. You have addressed all the points which a new buyer would face and perfectly explained those. Its very hard to find a genuine review these day as mostly are paid or marketing gimmick. I have test rode both both Himalayan 450 and Scram 400 and found out the scram's engine to be far more refined and with that low end torque there is no comparison with the new himalayan 450. I dont how all people are praising the new Himalayan 450 so much.
Thank you 🙂 Appreciate the feedback. I hope RE improves these issues in the upcoming versions of Himalayan 450 as they did with Himalayan BS6. As of today, Scrambler runs butter smooth especially after the 1st service
This guy silenced all the paid reviewers! Awesome effort Abhishek. Subbed!
Thank you 🙂
Your happiness of owning the Scrambler 400x is very much visible on your face... Thanks for sharing your experiences in detail...
Thank you 🙂 The happiness is grown even more now. Will share my 5k km review soon
@@AbhishekDaniel I am planning to get it next year. Waiting for your 5k km review.
@@sundip9180 will upload soon
I am so glad that you made this video. Everything you said about the Himalayan 450 is on point. The first time I test rode it, I instantly felt like riding a KTM 390. I believe all us 411 owners have found new respect for our bikes after this 450 launch. It isn’t worth the hype nor the money. I am keeping my 411.
Glad that nothing could replace our OG Himalayans ☺️
Personally think that the new Himmy is overhyped. The mechanical clunky noise of the engine/tapets while not a problem as such, is a huge put off from one of the world’s biggest bike makers. All the points you mentioned were are valid and played into me leaning towards the scrambler 400x too.
Good video. Subbed.
Thank you 🙂
I test rode a 400X and ordered one the moment I got back to the dealer. Here in the UK there is a waiting list for the 400X so my bike will be with me in 16 weeks. Baja might ask some workers to put in a bit of overtime and speed up UK deliveries - it's going to be very popular with we British.
Good choice! We wish we had the option to at least test ride the scrambler 1200 xe 😅
Bought the Scrambler, I just love the way it looks and the riding experience.
Good choice! Happy riding 🙂
Bro, for the first time, I watched the whole review video of bikes.
Thank you🙂
O man what a comparison. I just loved it . This is the first video i am feeling like interactive . I think everyone should learn from you how the videos and blogs should be ❤
Thanks a lot ☺
Excellent review!...the best I've seen yet. I greatly appreciate your detailed and very honest review of the Himalayan 450. I eliminated this bike from consideration and now your review validates my decision and even provides several more negatives that I hadn't discovered...lagging throttle response, unrefined engine noise, and poor low end torque. I hate bikes with no low end torque...forever down-shifting all day. I am waiting for the Triumph to arrive in Ecuador and I'm also keeping my eyes open for new bikes that will be coming into the 400cc niche. I also enjoyed what you explained about your Himalayan 411. I think I'm developing an appreciation for the standard RE engines. I have always considered them old technology and clunky but I think their emphasis has always been about torque. I watched a video the other day of a British fellow riding his RE out in the country on a nice paved lane. The bike was smoothly gliding along at low RPM with tons of torque. Maybe It's time to try one.
Thanks a lot for your feedback. Yes the older RE motorcycles are all about good torque that’s excellent for trail riding and highway cruising 😄 luckily the new triumph has captured that character beautifully and delivers it in a modern way
All these three are on my list. Was confused, thank you for clearing.
You're welcome 🙂
What a great review. No vomiting spec sheet numbers like all other youtubers. You described the feel, purpose and the nature of all 3 bikes in their practical application. Loved it. Please do more of these.
Thank you 🙂
Congratulations on the new purchase. I also cancelled my Himalyan booking and purchased scrambler 400x because of how well and refined triumph scrambler is.
Good choice. Happy riding 😊
Ty bro. Proud to be an owner of scrambler 400x.
Hey Abhi, I test drove the Himalayan today and incidentally your video popped up on RUclips. Agree with many of your honest opinions. If you remember, we met at Asad's training and I was on the GSA. I have a 2020 390 Adv and yes, it has vibration and I think it's less than the older Himalayan. Maybe the test drive machine is highly abused. And yes, the 390 adv lower end torque is not that good and we need to engage the clutch in order to juice it out. Your review points are very good and I think RE is spending a lot to create the buzz around the Himalayan. Keep it up.
Hey Sanu, I hope you are doing well. It's been a long time. Thank you for watching the video. I hope RE improves the quality and refinement of the Himalayan because it's a promising machine with many places for improvement. And I'm waiting for the 2025 ADV 390 which is highly anticipated and I think will be a worthy upgrade to my existing Himalayan. 🙂 Fingers crossed 😁
Man U are wonder full the way u choose to speak real facts and kill all the fuss about 450 hats off great work man it’s all the money which is talking about 450 the way u explained 390 and scram honestly wow
Thank you for your support 🙂
Ohhhhhh your smile and your teeth display won't stop when you started informing about triumph scrambler 😅😅😅 ... It was amazing
Haha thanks. And that happiness has remained the same even after 5000kms on the Scrambler 😄
You deserve more love and attention for your detailed comparo!! You earned my Like! Keep Growing!
Thank you 🙂
Actually I took scrambler 400 without watching any review suddenly I saw your review felt mentally satisfied ❤❤❤😅
Thank you. Happy riding 🙂
Very rarely we see reviews where the Engine is taken seriously.. thank you, glad to see this video ❤
You're welcome. Glad you liked it 🙂
Awesome review and oversight man 🎉.
I would suggest getting the fly screen from the triumph 's accessories catalog itself.
Reason: 1. retains scrambler looks and helps wind buffering so much that you can easily cruise at 120-130kmph.
2. All the triumph accessories come with a 2 year warranty as well.
Coming to two suggestions :
1. if you feel any vibrations post 100-120. Then after your own research but do try 'uniglide FRC engine oil additive'.
25ml/L of engine oil. Triumph consumes 2L of engine oil and uses the 50ml bottle of this. Add this only while doing an engine oil change not at topups.
You will feel vibes coming down hell lot and vibrations are not negligible till 120-130 now that too at constant cruising. Gears shifts will be extra buttery smooth.
2. For summers use Engine Ice coolant very effective for bigger capacity engines helps to keep the temp. down a lot.
3. As triumph have collaborated with HP for their consumables so they HP's pro-lube engine oil not sure about its smoothness, as I am using motul 10w50 fully synthetic engine oil.
Not all service centres will allow you to use other brands other than what they have been told but I have my way at my hometown triumph.
4. Try to stick will triumph accessories as much as can be, with whatever they have. I have done the same. The only non-triumph accessories I went with are:
A. Barkbusters from lazyaasbikers, the same Himalayan or ktm fits this too.
B. Zana fork sliders
C. Carbon racing side stand extender
Rest all are from Triumph accessories catalog one.
That's what I have done with my triumph scr400x as well.
I really appreciate the detailed response 🥹 Thank you so much for the heads up.
1. I was quite sceptical about the visor provided by triumph because it looked too small to provide any kind of wind protection but I’ll definitely give it to a try.
2. Even I want to use an aftermarket engine oil and coolant as I do with my Himalayan but I’m very scared of losing the warranty 😅 The folks here are very strict about it. So I’m thinking maybe from the 2nd service onwards I’ll do the manual oil and coolant change. I also heard triumph doesn’t sell oil filters n all to customers who wish to do it themselves.
3. Yes I’m planning to get maximum accessories from triumph only. The only after market ones I’ll get are a small top box and handle bar risers.
Finally an excellent comparison on what the bikes feel like riding, then and not just specs on a paper. We'll done sir! Safe rides!
Thank you. Happy riding 🙂
As an owner of KTM Adventure you are right. It is a sports bike under ADV clothing. Best way to describe it.
Nimble and crazy performance. It is planted in corners and overall an engaging motorcycle.
If someone likes to just cruise and relax this is not the right bike. I mean, you can ride it slow but the bike will protest and cry to be ridden fast.
Vibrations are definitely there but they are not crazy. Higher RPMs smoothens everything.
390 ADV is fairly light, so you have confidence while off-roading that you can pick up the bike. I dropped mine in wet clay like sand. I could barely stand yet I was able to lift the bike up. If it was Himalayan I doubt I would have been able to pick it up.
Good choice on the 400X. Seems like a great bike.
Thanks for your feedback 🙂
I had a long day test riding ktm Adv then Harley, Him450 and ended up booking the Triumph Scram… must say I can relate to extend on whatever you said!!!
Scrambler seems to be priced so well for the quality and make!! I’m waiting for the delivery 🎊
Congrats. Happy riding 🙂
I had gone through the same phase couple of months ago and I too chose the Scrambler.. but the matte green one..
Good choice 🙂 happy riding
Hadn’t seen your videos before, but just 2 days ago I purchased the Scrambler 400x. What a pleasant ride it has been. Clocked 140kms already… enjoyed every bit spent riding the scrambler and happy with the decision…
Good choice. Happy riding 😀
Okay you sound like my new bike therapist 😂❤
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Your review covered everything that any potential owner would like to know. I've seen channels where the technicalities are discussed to no end, but none of them capture the rider's experience - you managed to expand upon this beautifully. I wish you all the very best, do keep up the good work.
@@varunkapur5640 thank you for the kind words ☺️
I own a 2021 KTM 390 Adventure and a 2017 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, both based in Bangalore. I've explored Ladakh on both bikes, Nepal's Lower Mustang on the Bullet, and the Rann of Kutchh on the Adventure. While I enjoy both, the 390 excels at long-distance, high-speed riding and handles rough terrain confidently. The Bullet is perfect for leisurely rides on winding roads.
I test-rode the Himalayan 450 and Scrambler 400X, and the Scrambler immediately stood out because of the way it handles, it feels light, nimble and very easy to ride.
However, after couple of months later again test ride on Scrambler while returning from a short ride on my adv. I realized the 390's power, braking, and wind protection were invaluable. Despite this, the Scrambler still appeals as a potential third bike. My latest test ride, the Shotgun 650, was incredibly impressive with its power, torque, weight, and braking. I’m now leaning towards the Shotgun as my third motorcycle🤞
The 650s are a great fleet of motorcycles. Good choice 🙂
What a hit job. Saving grace is you were honest to admit you hated RE and all it parts.
It's not hate. I still love my Himalayan to the core but the new 450 seems to be very disappointing in terms of quality. Maybe they'll improve in the future 🙂
Man!
Great video dude!
The clarity if so on point!
Thank you 🙂
Amazing Review! And yepp - the Triumph is just an absolute beast of a machine. Beautifully made.
I wonder where these videos go when someone want help before purchasing the vehicle...
Even RUclips algorithm Suppress these videos...
Bro you are spitting facts and therefore getting shadowed
Love from Rajasthan👍
Thank you 🙂Rajasthan is so lovely 😍
Beautiful Abhi, so clear well said. Good work. 😇😈
Thank you🙂
i am a owner of scrambler 400x had the same experience u explained it really well, had the same feeling while test driving the vehicle and just a few days back had my first accident, fortunately i did not get hurt but the build quality of the scrambler is amazing i thought it was going to be in a very bad shape after the accident but i was shocked to see there was no major damage to the bike only slight bent in the handle bar and gear shifter was damaged shocked to see that the plastic handle guards did not break they look like some cheap plastic handle guards but they took the whole impact really well. The service from the showroom is also amazing they were really supportive and friendly. i had gone to the khivraj triumph showroom in electronic city very friendly experience. They never discriminated between me and the other guys with bigger bikes. that was one of the thing i was a bit worried about in the start that they will not treat us on equal grounds with the bigger bike owners but completely changed my opinion after the accident.
Happy to hear your experience with the bike. I too went to Khivraj in Whitefield and they dealt with the service exceptionally well. I had gone to Keerthi in Lalbagh to get the crash guard fixed and boy it's true what everyone says about Keerthi😅And my suggestion would be to break in the bike very slowly. I coming from the Himalayan had a tough time learning how to control the Scrambler because of its power and quick throttle response. It's addictive and exciting but also dangerous. Allow yourself to skill up well before you experience the bike's full potential. That way you can avoid future mishaps. Use good riding gears too. Ride safe 🙂
I'm in the same confusion right now, I also took test drives of all 3 bikes and I feel the same! Thanks for the honest opinion on the Himalayan 450 and things no one is talking about specially big youtubers!
You’re welcome 🙂
Amazing work on understanding and reviewing bikes man , i can seriously see 100k coming very soon for you.
Thanks a lot ☺️
Am here at saying this…but still am saying…adipoli review brother
Thank you 🙂
Bro, Very well explained with practical examples, very much impressed.
@@fariedulhassanmohammed3681 Thank you 🙂
The exact video i was looking for, great content man. You saved me hours of watchtime on youtube for review videos, keep up the good work dude! Very underrated youtuber, you earned a sub! ❤
Thank you for the kind words ☺️
KTM Adv x Rider here, the midrange vibration i haven't seen but have heard more people complain about it, so it's probably bike specific issue, and yes, the mind-blowing gut punch speed is my reason to get that beauty!
I’m planning to get one in 2025 😋
Had bought scrambler after a long research for almost a year , now happy 😊… fit and finish awesome
Congrats. Happy riding 🙂
Its feals like a real-world review... Your narration was awesome 👍🏻😎
Thank you 🙂
What an honest review, was able to connect / relate well - superb - thanks. side note, you proved your south indian heritage when you explained the exhaust note of the royal enfield ;)
Haha thank you 😄 glad you liked it
@@AbhishekDaniel Dude, i am now a follower, pls continue on this journey
@@SivakumarJayaramanplus thank you 🙂 will keep posting. Ride safe 😊
Brother thank you. I was confused between same three bikes and youtube review made me crazy. Going to book triumph.
You're welcome 😀
Wow... what a honest review.. we need reviews like this.. Thank you so much..
You're welcome🙂
What an Enthusiastic guy, Subscribed!
Thank you 😀
Nice review. I own the himalayan 450 and I have done 2000 kms on it. I was about to buy the ktm adv 390 but was cheesed off with the attitude of the ktm staff at the dealership. Faced no issues with the himalayan so far except you have to manage the weight when the bike is static. I did a tubless conversion for touring and just love the engine, it's amazing. What I realised is just go with the bike you connect with :) there is no perfect, flawless bike out there. Happy riding y'all.
Well said. None of these bikes are inherently bad. It's just that it fits differently for different use case scenarios and I wanted to share mine so that someone similar to me may find it useful 🙂
Well and truthful summary bro, all the best with new bike!
Thank you 🙂
The review is Crystal clear. I also feel triumph scrambler is best out of 3 you compared. Liked your review.
Thank you 🙂
You absolutely nailed it bud.All the points about all 3 bikes are bang on.6 months back i was test riding bikes looking to upgrade to a 350-400cc bike that could do a "One bike garage" job well.
Like you said :
KTM adv - too vibey and too lightweight.
Himalyan 450 - no alloy ( utter disappointment from RE),too heavy just like other RE's,no low end torque( again sheer dissappointment and very unlike RE).
Scrambler 400X - lightweight,good low end torque,great fit and finish,alloys.Riding it was such a charm.
I test rode the Scrambler after booking the classic 350.Tried cancelling the booking but it couldn't be done since it was a custom booking under MIY with alloy wheels.
Have been riding the classic for a while.Great low end torque and very stable.But a little too heavy for my liking and also runs out of gas too quickly.It starts getting uncomfortable at speeds of 70-80kmph.Will use the Classic for a while but then cant keep myself away from the Scrambler for too long.That will be my long termer.
I had a bullet before i moved to Himalayan. It never used to go above 80 kmph nevertheless I crossed 41000kms in 3 yrs with it. Thoroughly enjoyed the bike before I moved on to the Himalayan. So enjoy your classic for now. When the time comes to switch, the transition will be very sweet. 🙂
@@AbhishekDaniel 41000kms in 3 years. That's something . Thanks for the lovely message bud.
What a review. I have seen almost all the reviews about both Himalayan and 400x but none have given such a clear view. I was considering the bear650 or the 400x, now I am sure which is my next bike. I own a meteor, it's a great machine, only two things put me off, the lack of power and the engine noise after riding for about 20 km. That lack of refinement is there in all the enfields, everybody overlooks that and goes ahead and buy it. My next bike is for the long haul so I am going to buy it with my head and not the heart. The RUclips channels with all the intelligent and experienced reviewers couldn't help me to make a decision, thanks mate
You’re welcome 🙂 Glad you found the video helpful
i was excited for the himalayan before this review hahah
Do test ride the bike. It might change your mind 😅
Wow. Great review man!!!! Finally I found someone who spoke the truth about the RE Himalayan 450.
Thank you 🙂
Man the most genuine review so far
Thank you 😊
Very relatable video. Planning to upgrade to scrambler 400x from jawa 42
It's a good upgrade choice 🙂
Heartiest Congratulations brother
Thank you 🙂
Loved your video and enthusiasm about the bike reviews, Congratulations for the new ride. Subscribed
Thank you 🙂
Your msg is clear and loud. Triumph is the best 👍
You spoke my heart bro .. I am currently riding my 8 year old Avenger 220 cruise and desperately looking to upgrade to 400 cc.
I had test ride for below bikes in order
Triumph scram 400x : Throttle response is like butter . Happy with all what bike offers. I felt bike height is more as I am 5’8. May be over time , this might not an issue.
Himalayan 450 : Man , because of all the hype on Internet and I got pumped up already before the test ride. But after the test ride , came to senses . 1 and 2nd gear I didn’t understand what was happening . Pick up was very slow . I rode it 3km and I feel unbearable heat at feet .. Ofcourse 1 km in full traffic . But didn’t expect that from Himalayan . Very disappointed.
KTM 390 adv X :
1and 2nd gear response is worst than Himalayan 450. More than that vibrations .. hell lot of vibrations .. I lost in them .. utter disappointed .. those vibration lives till upper rpms too .Can’t take the pill.
Unable to digest ktm adv 390 x ride I had . I went to other ktm showroom and this time requested for ktm 390 standard test ride . Man , this is no different . Same experience. More for that sales guy saying these vibrations will be reduced after 1st service. Can’t take this too ..
After all above experiences , I am roaming around RUclips for some assistance and here I am.
So far Triumph scram 400 x I had best feeling so far.
Love for Himalayan won’t go easy
This weekend , I booked Himalayan 450 test ride again at other sales point. This time I requested for 3 hours. Hope so I can study bike more and feel it.
Thanks Abhishek . Good job 👍
You’re welcome. I’m glad you are on the same page. Regarding the seat height of Scrambler, I’m 5.5 and Yash is 5.4. We both find it much easier to ride than my Himalayan 411 due to the scrambler’s lower weight and excellent weight distribution. Don’t worry about seat height. Take a class on level 1 off-road training from a school near you. It’ll give you a ton of confidence to ride tall bikes. And so far our Scrambler has gotten only smoother and even fun to ride. Check out my accessories video and I’ll soon share my thoughts and long term review of the Scrambler.
In the meantime, just like you I couldn’t believe that the 450 was bad. It was a tough pill to swallow. I took more rides and finally got convinced to keep my 411 and work on it. Except for the power and suspension, my 411 with all its mods is far refined, smooth and capable machine than the 450 and I don’t find it sensible enough spending close to 4 lakhs to owning a half baked machine only to end up spending even more on mods.
crystal clear explanation. it is exactly what I felt in test drive. very few people explains the truimph scrambler suspension impacts on bad roads. Awesome🤝
Thank you 🙂
Bullseye..Perfectly examined and very well conveyed to the public..great work bro..
Thank you 🙂
Thanks bro for the unbiased clear comparison of these bikes. Totally agree with you that Triumph Scrambler 400X is the best choice..👍🏻
You’re welcome 🙂
Typing this in the middle of the video at 4:54 , my dear friend owns 390x and that bike doesn’t feel planted as you have mentioned, it’s very uncomfortable to put down her neck whenever you open the throttle and its very wavy on high speed overtakes! Feels like it will bump you into something.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Don't care if RE fans comment on your review. Dont worry, You spoke the truth
Thank you 🙂
the video is good, the only improvement I want to suggest is while explaining about the bikes or experiences try to show it visually by a pic or video. this can hook the viewers
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll definitely keep in mind next time. 🙂
cant wait for my Triumph Scrambler 400x Delivery 🤩
Good choice! 🙂
Please make a video guide regarding how to ride a new bike properly after taking delivery and how to maintain it. Some people telling not to use above 6000rpm etc, so please clear the doubts it will be great help since im beginner.@@AbhishekDaniel
@@Asquared316 Actually how to ride and maintain each bike in the beginning will differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. Best thing to do is to go through the service manual in detail and ask the service personnel. For my triumph, it's ECU was locked at 6000rpm so I can't anyways go beyond that. It'll be unlocked and updated during the first service is what my advisor told me.
thank u for ur response ! New subscriber here ! Looking forward for more content on the Triumph scrambler !@@AbhishekDaniel
Same suggestion did test ride ktm 390,himalaya 450,bmwgs 310 and finally choose triumph scrambler 5months back very happy with it❤
Congrats! Happy riding 🙂
I have OG himalayan 411 and im so happy with it❤
Same story with me. TB350 for 9 years and prebooked Himalayan. Delivery was getting delayed hence out of frustration tried Scrambler 400x and I regretted not having tested in earlier . Had torque behaviour of TB350 good for my daily commute and the power of KTM.
Love your smile and enthusiasm
Thank you 🙂
I felt like am sitting in college. Listening interesting topic. Whata lecture. . I think u shud become a teacher, whatever u say goes inside my brains.. . hats off for ur honesty.. u covered everrrrthing .. as ur point of view , as a lady rides her point of view... awesome 👌 ❤
Thank you 😄
I bought the triumph 😍 and I love it 🥰
How about Cruise between 120/130 km/h?
I found myself smiling with excitement that i found my next upgrade❤️
Great narration..completely relatable
Thank you so much
And congrats for getting a genuine subscriber ✨
Thanks a lot ☺
Super review bro.. I am planning to upgrade from Karizma R with 1lac odo but confused between Adv X & Scrambler X .. scrambler X is ticking all boxes apart from tank size n majorly small seat.. please suggest how comfortable it is for pillion n some time my kiddo seats between for very sort spin around nearby locality.. my purpose is both city + long ride & i daily commute to office via silk board so need low end torque for which I doubt adv X n it may be difficult to manoeuvre
Seat comfort is very good on the scrambler 400. It’s almost as good as my Himalayan touring seat. Pillion seat is a little tilted so pillion tends to slide forward while braking but it’s not a big issue. Get a small top box so that it acts as a backrest for the pillion. For city commute and highway comfort, Scram beats ADV X in every way
@@AbhishekDaniel thank you 😊
I own Classic 500 & now Himalayan 450 and I totally agree with you on almost everything about the new Himalayan - top heavy, avg throttle response, good looking dash with shitty map experience and lot of issues.
One can only hope that RE improves someday 🥲
Absolutely loved the malayali accent!
😂😅
Under rated youtuber 💯💯
Thank you 🙂
Really appreciate your feedback bro. It will definitely help a lot of guys to select a bike of their choice😊
Thank you 🙂
Im grateful to youtube algorithm for this channel recommendation ❤
🙂
I took your video personally and had many intense analysis , done test rides.. finally took scrambler x green Matt. 😊
Congrats! Ride safe 🙂
Your smile says it all brother.... Thank you so much for this amazing review.... I was also thinking of getting scrambler 400x but thruxton 400 might be launched in November... So lets see... scrambler vs cafe racer 🔥🔥....
Keep riding brother 🤙🤙
Thank you. Happy riding 🙂
Upgraded to scram400x from honda unicorn scram is not for daily commute . only using for long rides every time riding the bike makes me happy
Everything you said are 1000% true my brother ❤❤❤. You're a true rider real biker🎉. I also zero on Scrambler 400x
Thank you. I'm sure you'll be happy with the Scrambler 🙂
@@AbhishekDaniel you're welcome mate ❤️😀
Much loved your honest review bro and congrats on the new ride 👍
Thank you 🙂
I have ridden my Adventure 390 for 22k kms. Trust me, the are no vibes except arount 4.5k rpm. If you spec it up fuelx and Motorex engine oil, it becomes butter smooth.
Bro is blushing same time delivering thoughts on point🕶
I should reduce the saturation on the skin tones next time 😂
Ive bought a Scrambler. Evey time I ride the machine, man Im falling love with it more..
The exhaust nate is too good. Its nimble in the city and planted in the Highways. Great in the mountain twisties. What a power and torque at disposal.
Really feel like a king with the tall riding stance. You will command respect from the fellow bikers.
I haven't found anything wanting apart from a larger fuel tank so that it can provide a longer tank range. Till now clocked almost 1900 kms.
Syper happy and enjoying evey bit. ❤
Thank you for your feedback. Happy riding 😀
I test drve scrmblr x. Tht bike was havin vibrations frm 60 especially on foot pegs.
@@antonyjohns Every single cylinder motorcycle above 200cc is going to have vibrations. It only matters if it's livable with it or not. To me triumph had the least vibrations of the three.
You have earned a subscription with your honesty and to the point information ❤
Thank you 🙂
The expressions on your face did most of thr talking 😁😁 Congrats and Godspeed 🤩🔥
Thank you 😄