400lbs dry includes a center stand, luggage rack, crash bars? And the tank holds more fuel than the other bikes....I'm in! This looks like a home run to me. Great review!
Excellent video review! Too many seem to think the Himi is a "Dual Sport" and they complain about the weight, the suspension, the power.... But the himi is designed to be an "All Road" bike that can also do difficult rails and single track at a lower speed. It is what I consider an adventure bike that will take you anywhere at a speed that doesn't break the bike or the rider. If the rider wants to blast down trails with buddies this isn't the right bike, if the rider wants to see where this goes, the bike will take him/her there and back. Yes it is too heavy. So is every bike that most of us can afford.
They haven’t even ridden the bike yet. All I know is that the first bike was called a piece of crap and I see a bunch of them where I live in the U.S. I don’t see a bunch of the bikes they say are great.
@@CorGPI’ve had mine for three years here in Australia and it’s taken roads folks on BMW GS’s struggled with. Yet the Himi just putted along and didn’t even sweat. Where it does sweat, is highways. The new model will eliminate this shortcoming while maintaining the capabilities of the previous model.
Yep, this is a very sweet bike for most ADV riders. I’m really impressed with the innovations they’ve done on this bike. I definitely want one. That new smart phone mirroring dash is a major breakthrough in technology. Every ADV bike should have that feature. I definitely want one. Thanks for an informative review. I learned a lot from it. Happy Trails!
To all the commenters no this is not a critical review, it's more of a first ride of a brand new bike during a press junket introduction. Could have been more clear but I don't really have a problem with it, there are lots of videos like this at the moment on this bike. I don't think it's even for sale yet certainly not in the US. Almost no one has a showroom production model to review yet. That said the people who have ridden it have a lot of positive things to say. For instance Noralee itchy boots has really put it through the paces. To me this potentially fills a giant hole in the market, a big bore single true ADV. Think KLR650 with most of the modern improvements that bike has needed for years, or CRF30RL with what it sorely needs, a big handful of more power. Really have my eye on this one.
I own the 411. I prefer a cable throttle that's easy to repair in remote areas. I like the sohc for ease of adjusting anywhere. Even here in the southwestern US air cooled engine hasnt been an issue. I like it as originally designed. No rider aids either please. I like surprises...Just me....
One thing I like about the bike besides the obvious is it’s not covered in plastic panels just to make it look good I’m not into that rubbish ,it’s a bike for long distance not really for the busy suburbs and city you got to get out there with it ,jimmy Australia
The Himalayan ver 3.0 should be a 500cc parallel twin with a 21 inch front tyre setup and an option with a 19 inch front with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres setup
Lighter than my '22 KLR650! But I chose the KLR over the 411 Himalayn - a bike I really wanted to love. I'm very excited about this new RE 450 and want one. This is going to be a very hard decision as I am really getting comfortable with the KLR. Buy a new Himalayan 450 or upgrade suspension on the KLR - that is what keeps bouncing around in my mind.
They say its a big deal but its not. upgrade what you got its best if you want maps buy a mobile holder. If ur suspension upgrade cost more than the new himalayan just go for himalayan. Yes this himi have lot of digital magic in my opinion upgrade what you have save money and buy a bigger adventure. I am Not a himalayan hater because i own a himalayan. Not a lot of options available in india maybe in future My next bike would be little bit higher cc lower in weight good power
One ting I like about the bike ,it’s rugged and reliable and it’s not covered on plastic covers thumbs up from. Me ,jimmy Australia it’s good for Australia we got shit loads os dirt roads 👍
1) A fully adjustable suspension would most definitely push the price one or two levels up. 2) It would definitely foil the plan of a reliable bike, able to get repair for literally everywhere. 3) The suspension is fine. Yes, not adjustable but lots of much more expensive premium bikes do have no adjustable chassis as well. 4) And last but not least... how many peole riding an adventure bike ever got to (re)adjust the preset configuration für suspension or other options? The Himalyan works fine. It is affordable, reliable and offers pretty much everything the common rider needs.
@@jasonbourne875 i don't see how adjustable suspension impacts reliability? It is just a needle and seat to control oil flow. It's not complex at all. Most of the people i have ridden Adventure bikes with definitely adjust their suspension, particularly when moving between day rides and mult-day rides loaded up. In hot weather the rear shock fades and becomes a pogo stick when loaded right up and off road. Like I said, offer it as an option.
We should just honestly ride the bike and then see if we need an adjustable suspension. Everyone is praising the suspension and no one is able to bottom them out yet as far as I've seen
The problem is not that the suspension is or is not good NOW, but how good 2,000 miles later! Steel quality, heat treat, plating quality, seal quality. “All the stuff you cannot easily see or test.” IMHO
Is the "Ride by wire smooth"? So far, every bike I've ridden that is ride by wire, I've hated. So far, I haven't seen rider modes as a good enough excuse for a twitchy, "on"/"off" feeling throttle. This is the first bike I'm even considering that has ride by wire. I can't help but wish it had the old school instrument cluster and less electronics. Other than that I'm very interested in this being my next bike. What should I be understanding about ride by wire?
YES. Single cylinder, upright seating position. , very very comfortable ergonomics, (I believe!) Brilliant motor, (I believe!) only downside is the weight, I believe to be about 200KG. (I have been riding for 55+ years and am 65 yrs old) Please test ride. Regards.
@@tpv59 thanx a lot 👍 use to drive maxi scooters 300cc also heavy and looking forward to see the RE 450 in my country Serbia 🇷🇸. I want a all rounder more for road and touring and capable light off road so can be the one...greetings ✌️
Of course it's beginner friendly - it's a 450cc thumper with 40hp or less that is delivered smoothly. Really the question is what you want to do when you ride and how you feel when you sit on it.
Until the price is released...there is no way of saying what it represents in terms of value. Here in the US, I have read projections, ranging from $6500 to $7250. At $6500? Yes. At $7250? Not so much.
Royal Enfield designes bikes that make sense in terms of practicality, reliability and value for money. They also look pretty cool. There is nothing adventurous about BMW 1250 GS, Super Tenere, Multistrada and another heavy 1000 cc+ bikes. They are too heavy to pick up when dropped, too clumsy in mud or sand, too expensive to be dropped on a rocky trail, fitted with far too many assistants and electronics. Himalayan Is all you need without additional nonsense.
Everything brand new, done first time by company, all from ground up. Yeah, it makes total sense. Sure, I want it from company with history of multitude of reliability issues. Only Yammy Noob reported stalling issues despite several riders told him they experienced same thing ... Nothing like it? Smh.
Was there in September on the previous gen Himalayan for 2 weeks. Absolutely awesome. Great roads, great scenery, lovely people, fantastic food. What an adventure.
@@jdabel1 the states of Uttarakhand, Jammu, Himanchal Pradesh and Sikkim have great roads for biking. Especially since 2020 when our government really started developing the mountainous regions of the North
Nope... with the same money you get Voge 525 dsx...48 hp, twin cylinder, kayaba adjustable up side down fork, nissin dual brake discs front, tire pressure sencors, kayaba adjustable back suspension ...metzeler turance tires from the factory...180kph real top speed. The speedometer shows 190-191....
It's over 150 miles from my nearest dealer. $7000 will be over 8K after prep, tax and other BS fees. Too much $ IMO, too heavy and too many other options out there.
I am more of an analogue fan. cause anyhow you will be mounting your phone. I think providing digital display and mirroring options are very cheap ways to increase the bike price. Instead of that go old school. Every biker I see mounts their phone and camera on the bike. So, there is no point in providing these things. It increases the bike price and unnecessary maintenance.
This display is unlike other I have seen personally. In most cases you need a sat-nav to compare with what maps on phones do. This display is similar to a phone mounted on your handlebar. The price is mostly increased because of upgraded forks and liquid cooled engine, which requires a lot more machining.
We moint our phones because they could provide what meters haven't. Now that more of them are, youay see fewer people mounting them or only mounting them periodically for a specific purpose. Having killed cameras and lost phones to failed mounts, I'd be happy to have display show/control phone while phone is tucked away. Or, as was my idea before the new displays finally started connecting to phones: do away with displays and make secure mounting point for phones, have an USBC connector from the ECU and custom app for use as a display.
An LCD screen and a little software is actually dirt cheap (have you seen the price of a Kindle?). It is likely MORE expensive to go analog, as then you need the chrome rings, cables, etc. that no one wants to manufacture any more anyway. And the electronics can always be updated and added to, but analog cannot. I get your point, but I really don't see analog as a cheaper or better option.
Thank you for the video. This is clearly a commercial video than a review. The way he constantly mentioned that the bike is good for "riding it in India" is his way out if it fails in the US 😂 Looks like that RE spend a lot of money not only for the event there 😮 I think every rider knows what to expect from this bike and that its a compromise in technical standards and safety, compared to other bikes for four times the money.
If a bike is described as good for riding in India then it can take on anything the US has to offer. Top speed of 100 mph might be a problem for some but speed is not its forte.
@@the_drifter-bw9hj I like the new himalayan the way she looks and the parameters are ok for me. Speed was never my problem. But points like weight, not adjustable suspension etc must be on the radar of a journalist, otherwise you should call it "individual promotion video". CFMoto has shown the 450MT on the Eicma for, about the same price. Adjustable suspension, a bit more power, twin 270 degrees engine .. I already ordered my Himi, but on the paper there are also very good competitors, even better, depends on what you want to do.
it is a little early for so many certainties.....it is a very nice bike, interesting, the best value though? It isn't out yet but when it is, there will also be others, plenty of others, better spec, arguably better value and better bikes in general....
Since bikes are known projects at least a year in advance, your comment makes no sense. We know what the competition is, and there aren't "plenty of others" - only the others we know. The only new option besides this one would be CFMoto and Kove as other commentator pointed out. Yes there is more interesting in the small/medium adv bikes (finally) but "more" doesn't mean that much with the limited number of vendors and networks. Maybe Kawasaki will up the Versys 300 to the new 450 engine, but who knows? And apparently KTM announced they are canceling the 390 Adv (? even though it might be the best option in this segment ?) so that's not really more competition but less.
Just too slow, tall and heavy for so little bike. Honda were making 500cc single cylinder trail bikes back in 1979 that were +100lbs lighter and quicker. Is this progress?
It isn't 1979.... and not sure what you are comparing to in today's market. Honda's 500cc now are heavier than their competition. And all these bikes have to pass emissions and safety standards from multiple countries that is nothing like pre 80s. If you are comparing to a 2 cycle 1970s Yamaha DT that started this segment, than sure it was lighter and more hp - but that was yesterday and you cannot sell that bike today so get over it.
Current Honda CB500X torque 42 NM at 6500rpm Himalayan 452 40 NM at 5500 RPM Weight CB- 199 KG Himalayan - 196KG Himalayan has more area under its torque curve as it makes 90% of its torque from 3000 RPM Weight nearly identical. You are one of those dumb guys who haven’t ridden shit but love to read spec sheets. I have owned 9 bikes 2 moped all from 102 CC to 1340 CC from Japanese to Indian to American all in between Have done more than 300000 kms or 180000 miles of different motorcycles. Yes new motorcycles need to weigh more in budget segment as they don’t have the option to use any expensive materials to keep cost down What weights more- modern exhaust systems - Evaporator systems - catalytic converters . Fuels delivery systems fuel injection - fuels pumps - fuel filters. Electronics add weight like ECM - ABS control units - and all the complex wiring that controls it with all the relays and sensors ABS Adds weight just because it’s has double the hydraulic lines and at least 3 times the fluid. ABS units also weigh a lot. ( in bike terms) Eg. just the ABS Module on a CBR250R weighs more than 10lbs without all the other things like more fluid lines and sensors and mounts etc. Electronic start systems (starter Motor +Relays + wiring + Bigger Batteries) Stock exhaust on CB500X weights more than 10lbs Now you are comparing a XL500 to these newer bikes. which made 27 to 32HP in different tunes had nothing but a tubular single spar frame and skinny forks. Drum brakes which were ineffective by today’s standards with no emissions standards and regulations to comply to you are genius and BTW no they are not faster nor comfortable than these new RE’S or Hondas new 250 ADV from Suzuki can outrun those.
Light bikes are nice on the trail, but when that 18 wheeler goes by, you'll want some meat on your bike. Do you want a light weight dual sport, or a sturdy adventure bike?
Ship your motorcycle to India and see how much it costs. Plus, the U.S. versions will have certain features the India models do not have, like tubeless rims and tires.
@@tangoindiamike9189It is getting homologated. Most of the indians don't know how to work on their bikes not even changing tyres let alone fixing a puncture lol so it is definitely coming to india
🤣 can't focus on the review when he is trying hard to pronounce it the Indian way! Come on man your audience is English you don't get cool points, just pronounce it the way your English speaking audience pronounces it!! 😂
400lbs dry includes a center stand, luggage rack, crash bars? And the tank holds more fuel than the other bikes....I'm in! This looks like a home run to me. Great review!
Excellent video review!
Too many seem to think the Himi is a "Dual Sport" and they complain about the weight, the suspension, the power.... But the himi is designed to be an "All Road" bike that can also do difficult rails and single track at a lower speed. It is what I consider an adventure bike that will take you anywhere at a speed that doesn't break the bike or the rider.
If the rider wants to blast down trails with buddies this isn't the right bike, if the rider wants to see where this goes, the bike will take him/her there and back.
Yes it is too heavy. So is every bike that most of us can afford.
They haven’t even ridden the bike yet. All I know is that the first bike was called a piece of crap and I see a bunch of them where I live in the U.S. I don’t see a bunch of the bikes they say are great.
@@CorGP facts
@@CorGPI’ve had mine for three years here in Australia and it’s taken roads folks on BMW GS’s struggled with. Yet the Himi just putted along and didn’t even sweat. Where it does sweat, is highways. The new model will eliminate this shortcoming while maintaining the capabilities of the previous model.
Yep, this is a very sweet bike for most ADV riders.
I’m really impressed with the innovations they’ve done on this bike.
I definitely want one.
That new smart phone mirroring dash is a major breakthrough in technology. Every ADV bike should have that feature.
I definitely want one.
Thanks for an informative review. I learned a lot from it.
Happy Trails!
To all the commenters no this is not a critical review, it's more of a first ride of a brand new bike during a press junket introduction. Could have been more clear but I don't really have a problem with it, there are lots of videos like this at the moment on this bike. I don't think it's even for sale yet certainly not in the US. Almost no one has a showroom production model to review yet. That said the people who have ridden it have a lot of positive things to say. For instance Noralee itchy boots has really put it through the paces. To me this potentially fills a giant hole in the market, a big bore single true ADV. Think KLR650 with most of the modern improvements that bike has needed for years, or CRF30RL with what it sorely needs, a big handful of more power. Really have my eye on this one.
Great review, thanks and welcome to India 🇮🇳
Great review, thanks!
I own the 411. I prefer a cable throttle that's easy to repair in remote areas. I like the sohc for ease of adjusting anywhere. Even here in the southwestern US air cooled engine hasnt been an issue. I like it as originally designed. No rider aids either please. I like surprises...Just me....
Go raw 👌👍
Finally an adv bike that has all the important things correct and is affordable!! The T7 and this bike knows their customers!
The T7 failed with the design of the fuel tank.
Great review
One thing I like about the bike besides the obvious is it’s not covered in plastic panels just to make it look good I’m not into that rubbish ,it’s a bike for long distance not really for the busy suburbs and city you got to get out there with it ,jimmy Australia
Yep I hate plastic panels good thing is you can remove em.
Thanks for your orderly review of the new Royal Enfield Himalayan. It made an urge to buy one stronger.
The Himalayan ver 3.0 should be a 500cc parallel twin with a 21 inch front tyre setup and an option with a 19 inch front with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres setup
Can't wait to get hands on this machine 🤩
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We have the same hobby and passion. Wish you happy and successful. Keep health. Love and hug
Great review...thanks so much..
Lighter than my '22 KLR650! But I chose the KLR over the 411 Himalayn - a bike I really wanted to love. I'm very excited about this new RE 450 and want one. This is going to be a very hard decision as I am really getting comfortable with the KLR. Buy a new Himalayan 450 or upgrade suspension on the KLR - that is what keeps bouncing around in my mind.
They say its a big deal but its not. upgrade what you got its best if you want maps buy a mobile holder. If ur suspension upgrade cost more than the new himalayan just go for himalayan. Yes this himi have lot of digital magic in my opinion upgrade what you have save money and buy a bigger adventure. I am Not a himalayan hater because i own a himalayan. Not a lot of options available in india maybe in future My next bike would be little bit higher cc lower in weight good power
KLR has a better suspension than a RE any day lol , better everything .
@@Kumar.7867Looks like you never even tried riding the new 450.
Cool Review!
One ting I like about the bike ,it’s rugged and reliable and it’s not covered on plastic covers thumbs up from. Me ,jimmy Australia it’s good for Australia we got shit loads os dirt roads 👍
What did you do in editing, there is no flickering of the screen?
Not in editing but in the shot
Well done im considering this bike.
I wonder if this headlight will fit on my 2023 V-Strom 800DE?
The lack of suspension adjustment is a big miss for an adventure bike. I get the pricing constraints but maybe offer a higher spec option?
1) A fully adjustable suspension would most definitely push the price one or two levels up.
2) It would definitely foil the plan of a reliable bike, able to get repair for literally everywhere.
3) The suspension is fine. Yes, not adjustable but lots of much more expensive premium bikes do have no adjustable chassis as well.
4) And last but not least... how many peole riding an adventure bike ever got to (re)adjust the preset configuration für suspension or other options?
The Himalyan works fine. It is affordable, reliable and offers pretty much everything the common rider needs.
@@jasonbourne875 i don't see how adjustable suspension impacts reliability? It is just a needle and seat to control oil flow. It's not complex at all. Most of the people i have ridden Adventure bikes with definitely adjust their suspension, particularly when moving between day rides and mult-day rides loaded up. In hot weather the rear shock fades and becomes a pogo stick when loaded right up and off road. Like I said, offer it as an option.
We should just honestly ride the bike and then see if we need an adjustable suspension.
Everyone is praising the suspension and no one is able to bottom them out yet as far as I've seen
Are the valves shim & bucket or screw & nut tappets?
Shims....
The problem is not that the suspension is or is not good NOW, but how good 2,000 miles later! Steel quality, heat treat, plating quality, seal quality. “All the stuff you cannot easily see or test.” IMHO
Is the "Ride by wire smooth"?
So far, every bike I've ridden that is ride by wire, I've hated. So far, I haven't seen rider modes as a good enough excuse for a twitchy, "on"/"off" feeling throttle. This is the first bike I'm even considering that has ride by wire. I can't help but wish it had the old school instrument cluster and less electronics. Other than that I'm very interested in this being my next bike. What should I be understanding about ride by wire?
In first gear can you walk next to it with the clutch out?!
Less than € 7000?? Of course yes!! And May be a little less than €6000!!!
It's €5900 for the base!!!!
@@aayushaghi It's more or less what I think !! Isn't it?
its 3500 euros in india for base
@@rajatrisd bro cuz it's made in India 💀
We are talking about .. price in Europe!
Nicely explained
how tall are you ?? I am 6’2” 32” inseam . don’t know if it’s tall enough?
Ok! That's it's I seen enough! I'm gonna get me a new Himi! 😊
Any idea when it will be available in the US?
6-8 months from now
6 months after they release the Himi 650
Thanks for the video.
I like the 411.
Plenty of torque from 0-40mph.
This new engine is way way better.
beautiful bike!!! Do you think it is beginner friendly? Thanx 👍
Very much so
YES.
Single cylinder, upright seating position. , very very comfortable ergonomics, (I believe!) Brilliant motor, (I believe!) only downside is the weight, I believe to be about 200KG.
(I have been riding for 55+ years and am 65 yrs old)
Please test ride.
Regards.
@@tpv59 thanx a lot 👍 use to drive maxi scooters 300cc also heavy and looking forward to see the RE 450 in my country Serbia 🇷🇸. I want a all rounder more for road and touring and capable light off road so can be the one...greetings ✌️
@@svaralen
Thank You.
And warm greetings from 'OZ' (Australia) too.
Of course it's beginner friendly - it's a 450cc thumper with 40hp or less that is delivered smoothly. Really the question is what you want to do when you ride and how you feel when you sit on it.
Until the price is released...there is no way of saying what it represents in terms of value. Here in the US, I have read projections, ranging from $6500 to $7250. At $6500? Yes. At $7250? Not so much.
Really would like to see a comparison between cfmoto450mt vs Himalayan and maybe kove 450. Cfmoto I believe is coming to India.
impossible they can never compete with royal enfield.
Commies from Kerala will love anything from Fatherland China 😂😂🤣🤣
@@vickykrish95🤡
ayenge india mein aur jayenge
Cfmoto is not functioning in India
chazzy?
Royal Enfield designes bikes that make sense in terms of practicality, reliability and value for money. They also look pretty cool.
There is nothing adventurous about BMW 1250 GS, Super Tenere, Multistrada and another heavy 1000 cc+ bikes. They are too heavy to pick up when dropped, too clumsy in mud or sand, too expensive to be dropped on a rocky trail, fitted with far too many assistants and electronics.
Himalayan Is all you need without additional nonsense.
Everything brand new, done first time by company, all from ground up. Yeah, it makes total sense. Sure, I want it from company with history of multitude of reliability issues. Only Yammy Noob reported stalling issues despite several riders told him they experienced same thing ... Nothing like it? Smh.
North India is heaven
Was there in September on the previous gen Himalayan for 2 weeks. Absolutely awesome. Great roads, great scenery, lovely people, fantastic food. What an adventure.
@@jdabel1 the states of Uttarakhand, Jammu, Himanchal Pradesh and Sikkim have great roads for biking. Especially since 2020 when our government really started developing the mountainous regions of the North
Wait a minute! I thought Brooklyn was!! 🤣✌
bad music. why no cons about the bike in the review?
All about context. For the price there is so little to complain about.
Cons- 1. Lack of cruise control.
2. compared to the previous Himalayan, less torque below 3000 rpm
cus this is liquid cooled single cylinder 400 c bike @@adityan3208
@@adityan3208 You don't need cruise control on this type of machine, so not a con.
@@markellott5620 arguably we didn't need ride by wire either. But if they give you that, then better give cruise/traction control
I paid $4999.00 for my '22 new. Its fine for my needs, could be a bit lighter... For $7k theres a lot more choices and thats gonna hurt.
its even cheaper in india. coz its local product and re service take special care as re really wants this be a hit
Mentioning the dry weight is misleading. It is not a light motorcycle especially for off road riding.
It's not a dual sport. It's an adventure bike. If you want to rip down single tracks, buy a dual sport or dirt bike.
Includes a center stand, crash bars, luggage rack and a big gas tank. That's probably 15lbs right there. The weight is reasonable for an ADV bike.
Too bad it won't come to the US any time soon...
Is that an orthopedic jacket? are you having back pain?
Nope... with the same money you get Voge 525 dsx...48 hp, twin cylinder, kayaba adjustable up side down fork, nissin dual brake discs front, tire pressure sencors, kayaba adjustable back suspension ...metzeler turance tires from the factory...180kph real top speed. The speedometer shows 190-191....
It's over 150 miles from my nearest dealer. $7000 will be over 8K after prep, tax and other BS fees. Too much $ IMO, too heavy and too many other options out there.
I am more of an analogue fan. cause anyhow you will be mounting your phone. I think providing digital display and mirroring options are very cheap ways to increase the bike price. Instead of that go old school. Every biker I see mounts their phone and camera on the bike. So, there is no point in providing these things. It increases the bike price and unnecessary maintenance.
What maintenance do you do to a digital display?!
This display is unlike other I have seen personally. In most cases you need a sat-nav to compare with what maps on phones do. This display is similar to a phone mounted on your handlebar. The price is mostly increased because of upgraded forks and liquid cooled engine, which requires a lot more machining.
We moint our phones because they could provide what meters haven't. Now that more of them are, youay see fewer people mounting them or only mounting them periodically for a specific purpose. Having killed cameras and lost phones to failed mounts, I'd be happy to have display show/control phone while phone is tucked away.
Or, as was my idea before the new displays finally started connecting to phones: do away with displays and make secure mounting point for phones, have an USBC connector from the ECU and custom app for use as a display.
An LCD screen and a little software is actually dirt cheap (have you seen the price of a Kindle?). It is likely MORE expensive to go analog, as then you need the chrome rings, cables, etc. that no one wants to manufacture any more anyway. And the electronics can always be updated and added to, but analog cannot. I get your point, but I really don't see analog as a cheaper or better option.
I don't mount a phone on my handlebars and have no plans to. So an inbuilt navigator for the few times I might need it (very rarely) is useful.
All of a sudden more HP = better bike😄 Think I’ll get a Busa….
More power = better bike IF the previous version was underpowered. And it was.
Thank you for the video. This is clearly a commercial video than a review. The way he constantly mentioned that the bike is good for "riding it in India" is his way out if it fails in the US 😂
Looks like that RE spend a lot of money not only for the event there 😮
I think every rider knows what to expect from this bike and that its a compromise in technical standards and safety, compared to other bikes for four times the money.
If a bike is described as good for riding in India then it can take on anything the US has to offer. Top speed of 100 mph might be a problem for some but speed is not its forte.
@@the_drifter-bw9hj I like the new himalayan the way she looks and the parameters are ok for me. Speed was never my problem. But points like weight, not adjustable suspension etc must be on the radar of a journalist, otherwise you should call it "individual promotion video".
CFMoto has shown the 450MT on the Eicma for, about the same price.
Adjustable suspension, a bit more power, twin 270 degrees engine ..
I already ordered my Himi, but on the paper there are also very good competitors, even better, depends on what you want to do.
Gimme gimme!
Excuse me but WTF is a chazzy?.......oh you meant shassy (chassis)🙄
it is a little early for so many certainties.....it is a very nice bike, interesting, the best value though? It isn't out yet but when it is, there will also be others, plenty of others, better spec, arguably better value and better bikes in general....
Such as what? The CFMoto 450? I can’t think of anything else.
Since bikes are known projects at least a year in advance, your comment makes no sense. We know what the competition is, and there aren't "plenty of others" - only the others we know. The only new option besides this one would be CFMoto and Kove as other commentator pointed out. Yes there is more interesting in the small/medium adv bikes (finally) but "more" doesn't mean that much with the limited number of vendors and networks. Maybe Kawasaki will up the Versys 300 to the new 450 engine, but who knows? And apparently KTM announced they are canceling the 390 Adv (? even though it might be the best option in this segment ?) so that's not really more competition but less.
CFMOTO 450MT best value on market right now, end of discussion
Light weight? Really, I don't agree. It's quite heavy for a 450cc thumper
Includes a center stand, luggage rack, crash bars, big gas tank. Not bad at all!
buddy its not a "thumper" lol it revs pretty high revving at 8700rpm
CB500X is the best low budget.
In india it costs roughly 4000$
$1000 iPhone costs $2200 in India
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Cliche much? Using the song with samples from India 🤣🤣🤣
Anyways, only Dummy Noob from international media had problems with his Himalayan?
They probably gave him the fueling issue purposely........he's a jerk.
Chazzy 😂😂😂
Just too slow, tall and heavy for so little bike. Honda were making 500cc single cylinder trail bikes back in 1979 that were +100lbs lighter and quicker. Is this progress?
It isn't 1979.... and not sure what you are comparing to in today's market. Honda's 500cc now are heavier than their competition. And all these bikes have to pass emissions and safety standards from multiple countries that is nothing like pre 80s. If you are comparing to a 2 cycle 1970s Yamaha DT that started this segment, than sure it was lighter and more hp - but that was yesterday and you cannot sell that bike today so get over it.
@@ws8080 The Honda XL500, Yamaha also had the XT500 that came out earlier in 1976. 100lbs of safety & emissions progress, right.
Current Honda CB500X torque 42 NM at 6500rpm
Himalayan 452 40 NM at 5500 RPM
Weight CB- 199 KG
Himalayan - 196KG
Himalayan has more area under its torque curve as it makes 90% of its torque from 3000 RPM
Weight nearly identical.
You are one of those dumb guys who haven’t ridden shit but love to read spec sheets.
I have owned 9 bikes 2 moped all from 102 CC to 1340 CC from Japanese to Indian to American all in between
Have done more than 300000 kms or 180000 miles of different motorcycles.
Yes new motorcycles need to weigh more in budget segment as they don’t have the option to use any expensive materials to keep cost down
What weights more- modern exhaust systems - Evaporator systems - catalytic converters .
Fuels delivery systems fuel injection - fuels pumps - fuel filters.
Electronics add weight like ECM - ABS control units - and all the complex wiring that controls it with all the relays and sensors
ABS Adds weight just because it’s has double the hydraulic lines and at least 3 times the fluid.
ABS units also weigh a lot. ( in bike terms)
Eg. just the ABS Module on a CBR250R weighs more than 10lbs without all the other things like more fluid lines and sensors and mounts etc.
Electronic start systems (starter Motor +Relays + wiring + Bigger Batteries)
Stock exhaust on CB500X weights more than 10lbs
Now you are comparing a XL500 to these newer bikes. which made 27 to 32HP in different tunes had nothing but a tubular single spar frame and skinny forks. Drum brakes which were ineffective by today’s standards with no emissions standards and regulations to comply to you are genius and BTW no they are not faster nor comfortable than these new RE’S or Hondas new 250 ADV from Suzuki can outrun those.
Light bikes are nice on the trail, but when that 18 wheeler goes by, you'll want some meat on your bike. Do you want a light weight dual sport, or a sturdy adventure bike?
Doesn't feel like a independent review
Correct, VERY BIASED to R.E.
He did not fault one thing with the RE. So DISAPOINTING.
any chance of pronouncing the name correctly . Him,a,lay,in 😂🤣😅😆😂
You mean with an Himalayan accent then right? Because that would be the only right way to pronounce the name 😉
Himolian??!
He is pronouncing it the same way as they pronounce it in India, where the bike is made.
He is pronouncing it correctly.
Or chassis... not chazzy
Not wortha the $7000 because it costs $3400 in india😂
Ship your motorcycle to India and see how much it costs. Plus, the U.S. versions will have certain features the India models do not have, like tubeless rims and tires.
@@tangoindiamike9189It is getting homologated. Most of the indians don't know how to work on their bikes not even changing tyres let alone fixing a puncture lol so it is definitely coming to india
My comment.
VERY BIASED review towards RE.
Was NOT a independent review, in my opinion.
Overall, a GREAT review. 10/10.
Biased? They rode the bike a long while and said their opinions.... that's how it's done.
@@ws8080
Very true. BUT he DID NOT criticise one thing. NOT one!!!
OBVIOUSLY a Biased review.
Please read other people's comments.
Regards.
@@tpv59 what should he criticize though? Lack of cruise control?
@@adityan3208
How about, something???
Maybe just ONE thing???
Just ONE.
Regards.
🤣 can't focus on the review when he is trying hard to pronounce it the Indian way! Come on man your audience is English you don't get cool points, just pronounce it the way your English speaking audience pronounces it!! 😂
I had been watching Itchy Boots channel and she too uses the local pronunciation. It does not bother me at all.
There is no Indian or English way of pronouncing a proper noun, there's just the right or the wrong way.
@@jfess1911 Well she is an amazing person so she gets away with it 🤣 I watch her too!
@@maidenhead6661 well to me its just wrong! Its my opinion! Haha cheers 🥂
Nope. Not doing it.
Do yourself a favor and just watch this on mute with subtitles on :P