Royal Enfield Himalayan test ride. What’s all the hype about?
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- I’m test riding the Royal Enfield Himalayan and giving my first impressions. From all the hype about this bike, I might have had different expectations about it.
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I just need a donkey to haul some stuff reliably and not break the bank. Not looking to go across continents. Commuting and carrying but still fun are the main goal.
My only complaint with mine is the lack of power which will hopefully be resolved once the 450/650 models come out.
I was very unimpressed by the power. I really think the 650 would make this bike more competitive in the ADV/Dual Sport market.
I really like the Himalayan. I'm 5'6 so the low seat height would be great for me. One question: what's the use of a skateboard with square wheels?!?
Yeah, the lower seat would be perfect for you. I’m just a little cramped, but a taller seat for me would make the bike better. Square wheels only look square. They’re called Shark wheels. Because of the shape of them, they can ride over little stones and twigs that would normally stop other wheels. They’re great for cruising and street riding. I haven’t tried them on the half pipe yet but they’re very smooth rolling wheels.
it's a tractor bike. Can crawl up gnarly grounds
It did seem like it had a lot of torque. I believe this bike works best on slower, rougher roads.
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Nice video. I own the meteor fireball Red. Look forward to more
Very cool. My Meteor test ride video will be out tomorrow. (Thursday)
Hey, I remember doing donuts and burn outs in that parking lot 😲 and no, I wasn't the one who ran into the dumpster 😆🤠
I still have a picture of me doing a burnout in that parking lot with my old Monza. I think you took that picture.
@@TwoWheeledHepkat Monza was a cousin to the Matador!
10/10 for introduction
Haha, some people won’t understand that. 🤔
@@TwoWheeledHepkat maybe just us men of culture😂
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Good review
Thanks! I wasn’t too sure about this bike at first but the longer I rode it, the more I liked it.
The back brake is not that good, but it is not that bad either, if that is their try out bike the odds are that someone with big feet, or maybe more than one has been riding with the brake depressed as i did the first time i took mine out. Still i quickly found out how to adjust them after that.
There is a button to turn off ABS on the 2022.
Good to know. When riding off road you really need the rear brake to grab to help in tight cornering and steep hills.
Sear height is good for 5'10 to 6 foot people...u r obviously above average
Products are designed and made for the average size person which is about 5’ 9”. (That’s a world wide average) I’m 6’ 2”, so I’m 5” over average. I’ve gotten used to things feeling too small for me.
Camo green is nice .
I liked your review of the Himalayan, honest how do I know, I own one, as well a RE Conti GT 650. My first bike was a 1980 Honda XL 250s. I was also into air cooled VW"s my last Beetle was a 1962 ragtop of which I gave to my son. I'm gonna subscribe. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Very cool. I have a ‘63 VW Beetle and 4 VW powered dune buggies. How do like the Continental GT? I love the looks of them but haven’t had the chance to test ride one yet.
@@TwoWheeledHepkat I really like the GT 650 for everything that is and what its not. It's a fun bike to zip around town on, it handles the twisties really well and it never fails to peak peoples interest at gas stations.
I didn't know it was considered a dual sport, I thought they were like the old scramblers (semi-capable).
Great review!!
I know some people call this an ADV bike, but after my test ride, I was talking to the RE rep and told him this felt more like a dual sport than an ADV and he said that even RE considers this a dual sport. Mainly because of its smaller engine, its lighter and the bike as a whole is smaller too. I have heard people call it a scrambler too. It’s definitely closer to a scrambler than it is to an ADV. Scrambler or dual sport is a good way to describe the Himalayan.
Some women will like the Bike...lol
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