Bout sums it up , though takes an experienced rider on the dirt to cope with the tall first gear , for the BS4 models a booster plug helps with the bottom end idling/stalling issue that novice riders sometimes suffer with, The BS4 and BS6 models both benefit from the addition of a TEC camshaft giving approx 19% increase in torque/bhp , a different silencer and high flow air filter also helps , low cost additions that improve the bike and increase performance and improve fuel mileage/consumption . FYI to get the best off road , fit a 1 tooth smaller gearbox final drive sprocket , if stock for the road leave standard , if TEC cam fitted go 1 tooth larger on the gearbox sprocket for road use .
I have found high revving on take off works. I have also worked out putting the sidestand up before engaging 1st gear is necessary. A change to 40 years of putting in gear then sidestand up.
Hey @trucktruck. I can confirm almost all of your tips as I also have it on mine. Boosterplug does wonders for stall and clutch. Also, removing IAT and EVAP works great for low revs and also helps on losing some weight, not so good for environment tho. But I have a question for you or anyone with practical knowledge of this mod. I'm about to install a TEC camshaft and a high flow filter (with standard exhaust as I like how it sounds). I'll also fit a new final transmission with a 15T gearbox sprocket (one tooth less than original 16T). This is to increase tank range and get better cruise speed at road (maybe 110, 115 km/h @ 4500 RPM) while keeping that extra power manageable off road pretty much like the standard one is. But you say if TEC camshaft is fitted a 17T gearbox sprocket is recommended for road use. But as I do little city commuting and lots of on road and even more off road use on long journeys (+3K km), how the 17T sprocket will affect the extra power coming from the stage 1 upgrade? For heavy off road usage (I always plan my long trips to follow most off roading, including tricky trails, sand, mud, rain and such), is that 17T sprocket get in the way or should I keep the 15T one I bought for the purpose?
I agree, I sold my Break My Wallet and bought the himalayan. Best thing I ever did. More relaxed riding and its unstoppable. Point it at anything and it keeps on going. Big long stroke engine, just like a series 2 land rover
Opinions on motorway use? Granted, most of us don't use MWs everyday, but I do think at least a reasonable dollop of speed is necessary nowadays - to keep us safe > getting out if the way, quickly, if needed, etc (I like the Bubble Method > creating, and maintaining your own space = safety)
As a 65 year old I find my Himalayan gives me back the freedom to go off road again. My body (old injuries) can no longer toss around the small powerful bikes or handle the large adv bikes on the rough stuff. However the Himalayan handles well and I have enjoyed getting in the bush again.
I think there might be many of us " older Bikers" considering this bike as a retirement option. At 68 and nursing a few old fractures and a painful hip joint, I decided that my days of long adventure rides were over. I sold my Tiger 800 XCx and lowered my DRZ400E 40 mm ( 2 inches) and now look forward to shorter rides. The one thing I noted that after riding the Triumph for 5 years, being back on the DRZ the lack of weight is on highways in windy conditions is a disadvantage.
As "Itchy Boots" can attest, it is a long distance motorcycle. She drove one from India all the way to the Netherland with surprisingly few problems. Then, she got another one, and started a South American tour with it. Unfortunately, she couldn't finish her tour because of Covid19. But, she showed the world that you don't need the biggest, baddest, most powerful motorcycle to have fun while travelling long distance.
Yeah, but she has the time to do that. If a person anywhere in europe wants to visit the Alps for example and do some offroad there, would be a pain to do hundreds of kms on this bike to reach the destination because of the low top speed. Noraly travels full time, a working person has limited time for motorcycle trips. So, top speed actually counts. At least in europe.
@@carlosoleiro3453 Riding fast totally ruins an adventure ride. Speed and adventure just do not mix. The Himalayan is a nice relaxing ride. I just retired at 62, and I have all the time I want.
@@carlosoleiro3453 well she is not that slow as you think. Suppose she is behind an hour or two, What will it change when you can't spare your time even for that time when you are out for adventure???
Bought mine in August. After doing a few unpaved roads in my old GN125, this bike felt like an unbeatable beast. I stuck it in the mud one week after buying it. Its top speed is not really a problem in South America, it's at home here as much as it is on India
'' It brings a bit of innocence back to the off road world" Insanely brilliant quote that sums up in one sentence the Himalayan's strength (speaking as a genuine experienced RTW rider).
This is the best video I have seen on the himalayan yet, great job!! I bought a 2021 last spring and love it. I live in the mountains west of Denver Colo and have taken it in places I wouldn't of thought it would go. I can not ride this thing without a big smile, impossible. I have 6200 miles on it now and it is one of the best toys I have ever bought. It is definitely built for all road or no roads.
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I have been searching for inspiration on improving delivery & substance & entertainment to my videos and you have inspired me. Thanks much!
I also have one and love it. First of all, I just love the bike, irrespective of what it can or can't do. There is no other motorcycle out there that looks or feels like the Himalayan. It looks like a motorcycle, not some kind of spaceship. I love it's "motorcycle" shaped gas tank, instead of the pyramid shaped tanks on most dual sports. This looks like a bike from the '70s. It is also comfortable. It is not fast, but at 62 I gave up fast a long time ago. Being slower means it takes longer to get somewhere, which means you get to ride longer. This is a slow paced, very relaxing bike. It is fine in town, I have ridden it extended distances on 75 mph highways by staying in the right lane. What it isn't is an MX bike. It is more of a dirt road bike. It can handle fairly smooth trails, but it is not designed for anything crazy. I saw one video (revzilla) where they compared the Himalayan to the (CHINESE) CSC RX450. They road both bikes over terrain that neither bike was even close to being designed for. Still, the Himalayan won. I prefer to use soft luggage, putting hard panniers on it makes it too big and bulky to park it in my garage, and also makes it harder for me to get on and off. My guess is if you dropped it would crush those expensive aluminum panniers. But you do have the option of outfitting it pretty much any way you want. And yes, Noraly (Itchy Boots) has proven just how reliable the Himalayan is.
Thanks man! I had a lot of a fun testing this bike! I thought I would hate it but no!...its not performant, but its quite fun! Thanks for watching and commeting ^^
holy moly, u completely understood the bike's nature and intent. A funny and a comprehensive review. I own a bs6 2022 one and agree with all your points. lovely review
nice expiation, In India we have tested in worse conditions, this bike excelled in all parameters, we liked it because we never got a chance to ride bikes like CRF, XR, KRL or DRZ. Yes I faced some issues, only in high altitude were there was lack of oxygen, rest it never gave any problems :)
Honest review from the bike, just what its made for, beatiful! I am over 50 and been riding for more than 30 years, and everytime a find an ADV bike from the big brands with big engines in the road, the driver and the bike are shiny! pristine!, I see them again on the way back in the same way, so, why do you spend a lot money on a motorcycle that you are not even using for what is made? I guess they see the tv comercials with the bikes above sand hills, desert trails, rocky roads, at very high speed, despite the fact that their bikes tires never get to feel the dirt... I like bikes simple, dont need traction control, adjustable forks, digital screen, BT conection? with a sturdy rugged reliable engine and a comfortable seat for any kind of road, Im very pleased...
Where I Live (Brazil) this bike is Just perfect as a main vehicle, you can pass almost any city obstacle Very easily, It is fuel economic, It has style, and you can also make trips or even some off roading or camping with It on Weekends Its perfect
I've owned one for two years. For me it is primarily a workhorse that I ride every day in all weather. My daily commute involves paved roads (of varying quality from good to dire) as well as unpaved sections. With hard panniers, easy maintenance, and parts that are not expensive it is a very practical utility motorcycle. Handles extremely well at low speeds and feels very stable even on mud/ice/snow. I love the "shushing" sound the front tyre makes as it carves through fresh snow. This bike is an absolute joy to ride even in the harshest weather conditions. Royal Enfield used to advertise the Bullet as "Built like a gun". They should advertise the Himalayan as "Built like a tank" ;-)
Great video. My girlfriend bought one of these a few weeks ago and I put a few hundred road miles on it helping her bring it back home. I thought it cruised well at 70+mph with my 220# body and panniers on it and was quite comfortable and tractable. My bike is a f700gs and although I haven't ridden the Himalayan in the dirt yet, I think I'd feel more confident on it than my taller GS. If I was buying new I would ABSOLUTELY pick the $5k Himalayan over the $10k (in 2013) GS. Main reason I prefer the GS is for a pillion, but now that my girlfriend has this that's less of a factor.
I couldn't agree more! But if you have the chance, before you buy your next bike, try a "propper" offroad/dual-sport bike, like a CRF300L or a KTM690. The GS700 (and all ADV bikes) is too heavy to learn with... and the GS is not even particularly good offroad... the T7 and the KTM 890 are easier and more performant =) ..in my opinion. I could be wrong
I bought an Himalayan and agree with everything you say. I have faster and more refined bikes in my garage, but will quite often choose the Himalayan because it's got a lazy old world charm and I love the sound of a single cylinder thumper.
Man I get so excited for your uploads. I'm definitely not the target demographic for the Himalayan but I'm glad it exists. I hope other manufacturers produce more 4-600cc adventure bikes at a cheap(er) pricepoint.
Having someone excited about my uploads was one of the main achievements I always wanted to reach :D So thank you! I totally agree with you...the market is in dire need of "propper" dual-sports in the 400-600cc range!
It is an adventure bike right out of the box - unlike a dual sport. I've seen RUclipsrs show up in a country and just start riding. Range and racks included.
Actually thats a very good point.. dualsports have the performance but they are almost never "adv ready" out of the store :o Its also ridiculous that in 2022 most bikes dont even come with a propper place to attach a phone/gps holder...or a usb plug. We do have 5 levels of traction control though.. xD
I had this bike and absolutely loved it! Everything you say is true. Never had any trouble with the bike. Did a 1,500km trip around Algarve and Alentejo, even rode in sandy terrain with a pillion and luggage, and it worked like a champ. And as a first adventure bike, you can't really go wrong with this. Since it is not very powerful, newer riders are less likely to get in trouble, and the low seat height (for an ADV) gives more confidence when doing slow manoeuvres or going through trickier terrains. Sadly the bike became limited once I had to do highway work in my daily commute and decided to switch it for a Tenere 700 (which I am loving too). But honestly, if Royal Enfield ever launches a more powerful version of the Himalayan (50-60 bhp would suffice) with the same character and value proposition I wouldn't think twice.
Thank you for the amazing feedback! Its awesome that the owners agree with me (I only had the bike for a few days so there is always the risk that I didn't understand it well enough :o)
I'm from india... most of the youngsters dream nowadays in india buy a Himalayan and ride it on the Himalayan ghats...I'm one of them too and I'll say this is the best review for Himalayan...
The more I rode the Himalayan, the more I liked it! Its one of those bikes that left a mark, honestly. If I was one of those guys that likes to own several motorcycles, probably the Himalayan would be one of them =)
Thank you Lloyd! I had a lot of fun with this video, I must admit! Thanks for watching and commenting...and excellent bike choice :D I actually miss it... where are you from?
I'm here as a fellow Himalaya owner. Returning to a bike after.. well the late 1980's.. so bike's of those days are my comparisons..175/250.. so speed/weight wise.. need I say more, and fore all the reviews, you've summed the bike up too the point it does what it was designed to do.. warts and all, has short falls, to what you want to make out of them.. then no bike is without it's faults. Cheers and stay safe.
Yep, it's a hard one to label. Maybe it's a small offroad cruiser or a back -to-basics bike or.... One thing I do know, It brings a smile on my face 😀 ... as you do 😀
I enjoyed your video of this m/c! I have a 2013 BMW GS1200 Rally, I love it but I'm 65 now with back injuries. So the way you described this bike gets me excited about riding again. Your comments remind me of why I started riding in the first place. Thanks
I commented elsewhere here that I am considering trading my 2017 GSA for one of these. I’m also 60-ish, and while I’m overall fit and strong, I have injured my wrist wrestling the GSA in a drop. I think the Himalayan would be a fun alternative for the low-difficulty off-road that I’m likely to take on and won’t punish me horribly for a small mistake. And it would free up more $$ for more bikes ;-)
Bom vídeo. A holandesa Itchy Boots já atravessou a Ásia numa dessas e depois tentou fazer da Patagonia ao Alasca. Mas veio a pandemia e parou no Peru. Mota simples para aventuras e viajar por lugares remotos.👍
Acho que é uma moto que vai servir que nem uma luva pa certas pessoas em certas viagens, sem duvida! E se calhar é altura de todos nos termos menos "a mania das motos de rally" e começar a ver o "simples é melhor" com outros olhos =)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse mas ela agora ja retomou a aventura. Está agora no Equador para ir para o Alasca. Mas agora ja não é numa Himalayan. É numa CRF300 Rally nova. É uma sortuda...
Great review, I own a DRZ400 and Africa Twin but rode a Himalayan for a weekend in Valencia and loved it. Once you accept it for what it is then it’s fun and a great all rounder and outstanding value.
Good video I like your fresh take on the bike you bring up some good points :if you improve one thing you have to improve everything -just leave the bike alone
Great review. Regardless of which bike one looks at you must have realistic expectations in order to both enjoy it and not be disillusioned by some aspect of its performance or lack thereof. Kind regards.🇨🇦
Superb review. Well balanced and non biased. I have had a Himmy in my small stable since June; no off road experience at all, and I must say your observations of the bikes abilities in the three criteria are spot on.
I own the Himalayan and a very good review. I travel in it and friends routinely ride off road with theirs. Another attraction is the easy modifications. I have several including the 462cc kit. Not a powerhouse but helps with acceleration.
Hysterical video, you had me laughing the whole time. I bought a Himalayan in March and have found it a very good all-around motorcycle. I have just short of 20,000 km on it and it does love going about 100 km per hour any faster it can do but it it likes the mid to lower speeds. I like that it runs well in the lower rev ranges. I like the low seat. I don't mind the power as I'm not looking to tear it up. The weight is an issue. As you say the more technical riding you try to do, especially if you're inexperienced. Great content need subscriber.
A very good and truthful review. I have one and rode with it from India back to Finland, and yes we rode over the Himalayan. If you're in a hurry, buy something else, if you want to enjoy your ride and see what's around you get the Himalayan. Really like your style to present things.
Thank you for watching and commenting! I am really glad i managed to capture the bike's essence in such a short time...its always a risk to completely miss the concept ^^
What a sympathic, humoristic and good review. I took mine this summer to Col de Somellier and it was so much fun. I'm a smaller rider with less offroad experience and had not a single issue. My mechanic changed brake pads and this was a real improvement. Thanks for the joyful video 👍🏼😊
On point review. You seem to have perfectly understood Royal Enfield's philosophy. It's not a bike that wins any spec-sheet wars but in the real world it has won many hearts, especially that of beginners like me. It has successfully brought people over to try dualsporting or touring for the first time without having too many worries. Or maybe it has brought back seasoned bikers from bigger machines to have some simplified fun on a machine that they can confidently control on both the riding and repairing fronts.
IMO, this is the best review and description on the Royal Enfield Himalayan and one of the best reviews on motorcycles or any product. You are great! You remind me of a European John Stossel. Well done👍
I think that might have been the most enjoyable review I’ve ever watched. There are so many people on you tube that are reviewing bikes that either just read the official press release out loud and some don’t even ride the bike and merely speculate what if, they even have the gall to call themselves journalists! 😂 But you not only rode it thoughtfully and ‘felt’ the bike, but you injected your subtle cheeky humour into it to make us smile too, brilliant!
Back to the essence of motorbikes. Anyone remember the best seller Yamaha XT500? Single cylinder, big thumper 4 stroke back in the 70's... Well this seems to be the proper incarnation! ;-)
Estoy muy de acuerdo con tu análisis , solo que la velocidad crucero se lleva muy bien a 110 km/ h . Tengo una desde hace dos años con 30 mil kilómetros de uso y es un lindo tractor ! Siempre te llevará a salvo a casa . Saludos desde Mexico
Any friend of the Himalayan is a friend of mine.Perfect review.iam a proud owner of a BS3 version since its inception in 2016 .6 years and iam super happy with my mule.Not expensive to maintain and has a good road presence.With a bit of TLC and cosmetic changes and Voila.its become a head turner.kudos to Royal Enfield.
You pretty sum up my feelings about the Himalayan 411. I hated it on my first ride a few years ago. Then ended up buying one for a European tet trip. My goodness when you except its a 60mph bike. Its a brilliant all round bike. Plus. The coolest looking small adventure bike out there. Individually each part is crap. Put it all together and i love it. Great review.
That was an EXCELLENT review, refreshingly done from a different angle. I'm riding a Kawasaki KLR 650 and would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to buy a Himalayan, but at 6'6" (194cm) it's just a bit too short and a bit too weak. Let's hope that the up-and-coming Himalayan 450 will remedy some of those features. If I was a bit shorter, I'd buy one of these in a heart beat.
ahaha, thanks! It really is a very cool little big bike :D It lacks some things, but it brought a smile to my face everything i took it out for a spin :D
Thanks for this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Very informative, clever, and intelligent … and funny. I bought a 2017 R1200GSA last late summer. I’ve enjoyed it very much on-road, but it is *very* intimidating off-road to an inexperienced, 60 year old, rider like me even in mild conditions. My mind keeps returning to the idea of getting one of these RE Himalayans and using it to try more challenging off-roading without the constant worry of dropping my horse-sized GSA and breaking a foot, or something expensive on the bike, not to mention standing it back up (I’ve done it, but it’s no fun!). I’d have to be OK with a slower-paced ride to the off-road section, but maybe I’d be OK with that. I’m not a super-aggressive rider anyway. Hell, I’d come out of the deal with $10k US left over, most likely. I already have an Indian FTR, and could maybe add a modern classic/retro to the stable with some money left over. Oh, and you had me worrying in some of that footage where you were holding your 360/GoPro in one hand, and steering/throttling with the other. Please get a clamp and stay alive and well to do more videos! :-)
I try! Because i am not native english/american, i always have to write a script beforehand, otherwise the videos would be 600 minutes long and have half the information xD Thanks for commenting!
Good vid man, and you presented it very enjoyably too. I love my Himalayan for those same reasons and obvious limitations that you listed. It's an all round workhorse, it does not shine at anything but it does a bit of everything quite well. Not a hard-core offroader nor a motorway cruiser, but that's not what it is meant for. In my opinion this is currently the only true adv bike on the market.
Superb and fair review! I'm also a little impressed you did it in English, a 2nd language. No problems there. The slight accent just somehow makes it more charming and convincing. I've never done much off-roading if I could avoid it, which appears to be your channel's main focus, but you can still count me as subscribed anyhow. I have an old Bullet 500, but expect a Himalayan might serve someone especially well for ADV or "mixed surfaces" paved and unpaved touring, if not full-blown "mud slinging". I hear that Enfield plans to finally come out with a long-awaited version of the Himalayan with their newish 650 twin engine for 2024. So, that should be interesting. I hope I get to watch you review one if those too. As for me, I believe I could be content with that little single. Singles have their own earthy and primitive virtues after all.
I am very interested in that new Himalayan (the 650). In a way, I have hope that it will be a more complete and versatile Himalayan, but I am also afraid that the concept won't work. I didn't like the Himalayan because it was as good as the other bikes...I liked it because it was different with its own set of good and bad things. The new one could be just a "fail" normal bike... thats what I fear :o Anyway, thank you VERY much for watching, commenting and subscribing! =)
You bought the bike 4 weeks ago? So my review came too late to influence your decision :P If you go offroad, drop the tire pressure to 1.5Bar, it makes a hell of a difference!
I have a 2022 Himalayan , because I can . What is it ? the best description I can offer is that it is the two wheeled version of a series 2 landrover .
Bom review, muito bom trabalho na produção de vídeos. Continua a apostar no reviews de motos - Super fã.. Para quando um review de alto a baixo na mota do João LC8 ?? Abraços e bons Offs
Muito obrigado pela força! Estou a pensar dedicar-me mais a fundo aos reviews sem duvida! E a moto do Joao é um excelente topico para um proximo video :D A proxima vai ser a KTM390
Entertaining review... And the last bit, "very useful toy or a very playful tool" could become a classic statement on its own for keeping the review open & still telling viewers that it's a damn good all rounder bike. 🤣🤣🤣
Excellent review man. For me, the most annoying thing about my Himalayan is that it often wants to stall soon after starting. Even worse when engine is warm. i've sorted a few things on it such as: remove/delete evap canister, fit power plug, iridium plug, better exhaust, and hi-flow air filter and intake to name a few. More than enough spent on it already.
That never happened to me on this one! I think the trick is to bypass the lambda sensor with a resistor (if I am not mistaken). The owner of this 24.000km bike did that, and its working perfectly.
Great! Well done man! Thank you for sharing your experience with Himalayan in this way! I love with yout communication style! See you at next video! ;)
Thank you for the support man! I am a bit late with the videos...a new project has got in the way! But i am working on a ktm390adv review..it should be good too ^^
@@OFFroadOFFcourse no problem...when we speak around bike or bike's world, no matter for the time but matter for the "way of"...and you have a good way to talk about it. Clear, smart, funny! My regrets!
My XT660R has a big 23L tank...its huge...so my legs are always open, and therefore my feet always point outwards. Its a very bad position that became an habit :( I should force myself to correct that Thank you very much for watching and commenting! :D
I hope you will be able to do someday a test of the new 450 and share with us. It is in fact the #1 video I have fingers crossed for. This new model intrigues me a lot and I wold love to see your thoughts about it.
I owned a '19 Himalayan for 6000 miles. I only sold it because of the supply shortage I got most of my money back. I might buy another one day. The only thing I would like to see different is lighter wheels. When I was researching mine I came across Itchy Boots RUclips Channel. She had approximately 30,000 subscribers when I started following her journeys. I rode my Himalayan all over the mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. Some paved roads climbing the mountains the bike couldn't maintain the speed limit, but off road it was like a tractor and it was so much fun to explore at a slower pace. I saw a lot more and had a better experience than when I rode faster bikes at a more challenging pace where all my focus was on where I was going instead of where I am.
Great review....balanced, informative and entertaining. I've often thought about a Himalayan but it's high weight/low power combination has tended to put me off. Perhaps it's time to try one out - it certainly looks like a fun, relaxed ride.
It was quite a surprise to me. The weight is almost negletable, you dont feel it, and the lack of power is.. well, its not as bad as you would think. Its slow but it works :D
Thanks for this - been waiting for your views on this bike. I've a Himalayan, as well as the KTM 390A. Both bikes are similar in capacity but different in nature. I prefer the Himalayan for longer trips when I'm not sure what the terrain may be like (I live and ride in SE Asia). I also like to believe that I could fix the bike roadside if required. The KTM is a great solo adventure bike. It weighs 170 kg wet, useful if you've tipped it over with no one around to help. It's also a capable highway tourer (140-150 km/h) which is a necessary evil sometimes when time is limited. The Himalayan is your Ye Ol' Saint Bernard of the road - its unassuming, reliable and dependable, come what may. The lil' KTM is a Jack Russell - likes to tear about everywhere at speed but will come to heel and walk along quietly_ish, by your side if you wish. But when you're greeted with "Ready to Race" on the TFT, each time you turn the key, that's not always the case, notwithstanding the "Adventure" moniker. Great review as always and i look forward to reading on. Obrigado.
Thanks for watching and for such nice comment! Its an interesting choice, to have these 2 bikes. They are kind of "too similar"..why did you do it? are you considering selling one of them?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse One of them may go eventually - depends on how the chosen bike does on the next trip: a trip through North Borneo. Monsoon season at the moment and I intend to go offroad where I can. That should be a test. For me and machine. Anyway keep posting those vids!!
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Bout sums it up , though takes an experienced rider on the dirt to cope with the tall first gear , for the BS4 models a booster plug helps with the bottom end idling/stalling issue that novice riders sometimes suffer with, The BS4 and BS6 models both benefit from the addition of a TEC camshaft giving approx 19% increase in torque/bhp , a different silencer and high flow air filter also helps , low cost additions that improve the bike and increase performance and improve fuel mileage/consumption .
FYI to get the best off road , fit a 1 tooth smaller gearbox final drive sprocket , if stock for the road leave standard , if TEC cam fitted go 1 tooth larger on the gearbox sprocket for road use .
Your comment is very useful man! Lots of good information I didnt know.
I pinned it at the top ;)
I have found high revving on take off works. I have also worked out putting the sidestand up before engaging 1st gear is necessary. A change to 40 years of putting in gear then sidestand up.
@@dongeorge5641 yes putting the side stand up does help , especially as the engine cuts out when you engage gear when the stands down lol.
@@dongeorge5641 As for high revi g on take off ,get yourself a booster plug and save your clutch 😁
Hey @trucktruck. I can confirm almost all of your tips as I also have it on mine. Boosterplug does wonders for stall and clutch. Also, removing IAT and EVAP works great for low revs and also helps on losing some weight, not so good for environment tho.
But I have a question for you or anyone with practical knowledge of this mod. I'm about to install a TEC camshaft and a high flow filter (with standard exhaust as I like how it sounds). I'll also fit a new final transmission with a 15T gearbox sprocket (one tooth less than original 16T). This is to increase tank range and get better cruise speed at road (maybe 110, 115 km/h @ 4500 RPM) while keeping that extra power manageable off road pretty much like the standard one is. But you say if TEC camshaft is fitted a 17T gearbox sprocket is recommended for road use. But as I do little city commuting and lots of on road and even more off road use on long journeys (+3K km), how the 17T sprocket will affect the extra power coming from the stage 1 upgrade? For heavy off road usage (I always plan my long trips to follow most off roading, including tricky trails, sand, mud, rain and such), is that 17T sprocket get in the way or should I keep the 15T one I bought for the purpose?
I have one, and I love it, who needs a GS these days? More smiles per mile than a lot of other bikes I have owned.
I agree, I sold my Break My Wallet and bought the himalayan. Best thing I ever did. More relaxed riding and its unstoppable. Point it at anything and it keeps on going. Big long stroke engine, just like a series 2 land rover
Same here :-)
I've had mine for two years and ride every day in all weather. It's a splendid machine that does exactly what it is designed to do.
Full agree with you…Only the ones who own one know the feeling.
Smiles per mile...love it :D
Opinions on motorway use?
Granted, most of us don't use MWs everyday, but I do think at least a reasonable dollop of speed is necessary nowadays - to keep us safe > getting out if the way, quickly, if needed, etc
(I like the Bubble Method > creating, and maintaining your own space = safety)
As a 65 year old I find my Himalayan gives me back the freedom to go off road again. My body (old injuries) can no longer toss around the small powerful bikes or handle the large adv bikes on the rough stuff. However the Himalayan handles well and I have enjoyed getting in the bush again.
Am glad you are enjoying getting into the bush again. Well done!
Good to have you back Don! Many happy miles in 2022!
I think there might be many of us " older Bikers" considering this bike as a retirement option. At 68 and nursing a few old fractures and a painful hip joint, I decided that my days of long adventure rides were over. I sold my Tiger 800 XCx and lowered my DRZ400E 40 mm ( 2 inches) and now look forward to shorter rides. The one thing I noted that after riding the Triumph for 5 years, being back on the DRZ the lack of weight is on highways in windy conditions is a disadvantage.
Me the same openion with same age thanks 👍
As "Itchy Boots" can attest, it is a long distance motorcycle. She drove one from India all the way to the Netherland with surprisingly few problems. Then, she got another one, and started a South American tour with it. Unfortunately, she couldn't finish her tour because of Covid19. But, she showed the world that you don't need the biggest, baddest, most powerful motorcycle to have fun while travelling long distance.
Yeah, but she has the time to do that. If a person anywhere in europe wants to visit the Alps for example and do some offroad there, would be a pain to do hundreds of kms on this bike to reach the destination because of the low top speed. Noraly travels full time, a working person has limited time for motorcycle trips. So, top speed actually counts. At least in europe.
@@carlosoleiro3453 Riding fast totally ruins an adventure ride. Speed and adventure just do not mix. The Himalayan is a nice relaxing ride. I just retired at 62, and I have all the time I want.
@@carlosoleiro3453 well she is not that slow as you think. Suppose she is behind an hour or two, What will it change when you can't spare your time even for that time when you are out for adventure???
Long live itchy boots!!
ahahahha xD
Bought mine in August. After doing a few unpaved roads in my old GN125, this bike felt like an unbeatable beast. I stuck it in the mud one week after buying it. Its top speed is not really a problem in South America, it's at home here as much as it is on India
What a profoundly unbiased, honest review! Great way of thinking when doing the conclusion.
Thank you very much for your kind words (as usual :D)
Its really unbaised review and funny too 😂🙏
'' It brings a bit of innocence back to the off road world" Insanely brilliant quote that sums up in one sentence the Himalayan's strength (speaking as a genuine experienced RTW rider).
This is the best video I have seen on the himalayan yet, great job!! I bought a 2021 last spring and love it. I live in the mountains west of Denver Colo and have taken it in places I wouldn't of thought it would go. I can not ride this thing without a big smile, impossible. I have 6200 miles on it now and it is one of the best toys I have ever bought. It is definitely built for all road or no roads.
This statement makes me feel proud, I am from India, I am glad that you like the bike👍
Hey man, thank you so much for watching and for the great compliment!
it is indeed a fun "little" bike! Great "smiles per mile" average :P
By far the most entertaining and factual review of the Himalayan I have seen. Cheers!
Thanks man! It means a lot :D
Factual and entertaining, thats what i am going for ^^
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I have been searching for inspiration on improving delivery & substance & entertainment to my videos and you have inspired me. Thanks much!
@@bigbearbangalore oh boy, thanks! Good luck on your channel! I will check it out ^^
I also have one and love it. First of all, I just love the bike, irrespective of what it can or can't do. There is no other motorcycle out there that looks or feels like the Himalayan. It looks like a motorcycle, not some kind of spaceship. I love it's "motorcycle" shaped gas tank, instead of the pyramid shaped tanks on most dual sports. This looks like a bike from the '70s. It is also comfortable. It is not fast, but at 62 I gave up fast a long time ago. Being slower means it takes longer to get somewhere, which means you get to ride longer. This is a slow paced, very relaxing bike. It is fine in town, I have ridden it extended distances on 75 mph highways by staying in the right lane. What it isn't is an MX bike. It is more of a dirt road bike. It can handle fairly smooth trails, but it is not designed for anything crazy. I saw one video (revzilla) where they compared the Himalayan to the (CHINESE) CSC RX450. They road both bikes over terrain that neither bike was even close to being designed for. Still, the Himalayan won. I prefer to use soft luggage, putting hard panniers on it makes it too big and bulky to park it in my garage, and also makes it harder for me to get on and off. My guess is if you dropped it would crush those expensive aluminum panniers. But you do have the option of outfitting it pretty much any way you want. And yes, Noraly (Itchy Boots) has proven just how reliable the Himalayan is.
Thanks for watching and for the awesome comment!
Now I will have to see that RX450 Vs Hima test :D
I love mine deeply. It's the only motorcycle I've ever owned that I would describe as "calm"
I think this is the best overall motorcycle review I have ever seen, honest and straightforward!!
Thanks man! I had a lot of a fun testing this bike! I thought I would hate it but no!...its not performant, but its quite fun!
Thanks for watching and commeting ^^
holy moly, u completely understood the bike's nature and intent. A funny and a comprehensive review. I own a bs6 2022 one and agree with all your points. lovely review
Love your metaphorical commentary - brilliant review. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
nice expiation, In India we have tested in worse conditions, this bike excelled in all parameters, we liked it because we never got a chance to ride bikes like CRF, XR, KRL or DRZ. Yes I faced some issues, only in high altitude were there was lack of oxygen, rest it never gave any problems :)
Honest review from the bike, just what its made for, beatiful! I am over 50 and been riding for more than 30 years, and everytime a find an ADV bike from the big brands with big engines in the road, the driver and the bike are shiny! pristine!, I see them again on the way back in the same way, so, why do you spend a lot money on a motorcycle that you are not even using for what is made? I guess they see the tv comercials with the bikes above sand hills, desert trails, rocky roads, at very high speed, despite the fact that their bikes tires never get to feel the dirt... I like bikes simple, dont need traction control, adjustable forks, digital screen, BT conection? with a sturdy rugged reliable engine and a comfortable seat for any kind of road, Im very pleased...
You sir are one of the good ones :D Thank you for the comment!
Where I Live (Brazil) this bike is Just perfect as a main vehicle, you can pass almost any city obstacle Very easily, It is fuel economic, It has style, and you can also make trips or even some off roading or camping with It on Weekends
Its perfect
I believe you! I think I will buy one some day :D
@@OFFroadOFFcourse well there's new Himalayan on the way, a new 450 liquid cooled engine with slipped clutch
I've owned one for two years. For me it is primarily a workhorse that I ride every day in all weather. My daily commute involves paved roads (of varying quality from good to dire) as well as unpaved sections. With hard panniers, easy maintenance, and parts that are not expensive it is a very practical utility motorcycle.
Handles extremely well at low speeds and feels very stable even on mud/ice/snow. I love the "shushing" sound the front tyre makes as it carves through fresh snow.
This bike is an absolute joy to ride even in the harshest weather conditions.
Royal Enfield used to advertise the Bullet as "Built like a gun". They should advertise the Himalayan as "Built like a tank" ;-)
Their tag line for Himalayan is "Built for all roads. Built for no roads".
@@neosmith166 In the light of recent events maybe they should amend that to "Built for all roads. Built for no roads... And the South Pole!" ;-)
I agree...it feels like a tank (or a diesel forklift from the cold war xD)
Great video. My girlfriend bought one of these a few weeks ago and I put a few hundred road miles on it helping her bring it back home. I thought it cruised well at 70+mph with my 220# body and panniers on it and was quite comfortable and tractable. My bike is a f700gs and although I haven't ridden the Himalayan in the dirt yet, I think I'd feel more confident on it than my taller GS. If I was buying new I would ABSOLUTELY pick the $5k Himalayan over the $10k (in 2013) GS. Main reason I prefer the GS is for a pillion, but now that my girlfriend has this that's less of a factor.
Go and buy a Himalayan too! You know you want to.
I couldn't agree more! But if you have the chance, before you buy your next bike, try a "propper" offroad/dual-sport bike, like a CRF300L or a KTM690.
The GS700 (and all ADV bikes) is too heavy to learn with... and the GS is not even particularly good offroad... the T7 and the KTM 890 are easier and more performant =)
..in my opinion. I could be wrong
I bought an Himalayan and agree with everything you say. I have faster and more refined bikes in my garage, but will quite often choose the Himalayan because it's got a lazy old world charm and I love the sound of a single cylinder thumper.
Man I get so excited for your uploads. I'm definitely not the target demographic for the Himalayan but I'm glad it exists. I hope other manufacturers produce more 4-600cc adventure bikes at a cheap(er) pricepoint.
Totally agree. Such a shame the new KLR 650 isn't coming to Europe. The closest current bike to a larger Himalayan is a SWM Superdual.
Having someone excited about my uploads was one of the main achievements I always wanted to reach :D
So thank you!
I totally agree with you...the market is in dire need of "propper" dual-sports in the 400-600cc range!
This bike has its own fan base specially in India... Good review... Cheers
It is an adventure bike right out of the box - unlike a dual sport. I've seen RUclipsrs show up in a country and just start riding. Range and racks included.
Actually thats a very good point.. dualsports have the performance but they are almost never "adv ready" out of the store :o
Its also ridiculous that in 2022 most bikes dont even come with a propper place to attach a phone/gps holder...or a usb plug. We do have 5 levels of traction control though.. xD
I had this bike and absolutely loved it!
Everything you say is true. Never had any trouble with the bike. Did a 1,500km trip around Algarve and Alentejo, even rode in sandy terrain with a pillion and luggage, and it worked like a champ. And as a first adventure bike, you can't really go wrong with this. Since it is not very powerful, newer riders are less likely to get in trouble, and the low seat height (for an ADV) gives more confidence when doing slow manoeuvres or going through trickier terrains.
Sadly the bike became limited once I had to do highway work in my daily commute and decided to switch it for a Tenere 700 (which I am loving too). But honestly, if Royal Enfield ever launches a more powerful version of the Himalayan (50-60 bhp would suffice) with the same character and value proposition I wouldn't think twice.
There's a 650 Himalayan coming in 2024. Won't be an off road oriented bike though. It's too bad because I think it'd be an awesome adv setup.
Thank you for the amazing feedback! Its awesome that the owners agree with me (I only had the bike for a few days so there is always the risk that I didn't understand it well enough :o)
I'm from india... most of the youngsters dream nowadays in india buy a Himalayan and ride it on the Himalayan ghats...I'm one of them too and I'll say this is the best review for Himalayan...
The more I rode the Himalayan, the more I liked it! Its one of those bikes that left a mark, honestly.
If I was one of those guys that likes to own several motorcycles, probably the Himalayan would be one of them =)
A door with weels and the sound of a fork lifter diesel...spot on haha😅
Hehehe, thanks! For watching and for commentng!
That's a fantastic review, both entertaining and informative. I've just bought a Himalayan but have yet to ride it so thanks.
Thank you Lloyd! I had a lot of fun with this video, I must admit! Thanks for watching and commenting...and excellent bike choice :D I actually miss it... where are you from?
I'm here as a fellow Himalaya owner. Returning to a bike after.. well the late 1980's.. so bike's of those days are my comparisons..175/250.. so speed/weight wise.. need I say more, and fore all the reviews, you've summed the bike up too the point it does what it was designed to do.. warts and all, has short falls, to what you want to make out of them.. then no bike is without it's faults.
Cheers and stay safe.
Thanks for the comment Dewi! Nice to see you back on the saddle ;)
Yep, it's a hard one to label. Maybe it's a small offroad cruiser or a back -to-basics bike or....
One thing I do know, It brings a smile on my face 😀 ... as you do 😀
ahaha, thanks man :D I've been reading a lot of people commenting that the Himalayan is the bike with more "Smiles per mile" :P
I enjoyed your video of this m/c! I have a 2013 BMW GS1200 Rally, I love it but I'm 65 now with back injuries. So the way you described this bike gets me excited about riding again. Your comments remind me of why I started riding in the first place. Thanks
Hey thanks! It really is an interesting bike, you should at least test it ^^
I commented elsewhere here that I am considering trading my 2017 GSA for one of these. I’m also 60-ish, and while I’m overall fit and strong, I have injured my wrist wrestling the GSA in a drop. I think the Himalayan would be a fun alternative for the low-difficulty off-road that I’m likely to take on and won’t punish me horribly for a small mistake. And it would free up more $$ for more bikes ;-)
I have seen dozens of reviews of this bike and this is one of the top 3. Congratulations, great review.
Thank you! I try my best ^^
This is the best Himalayan review on RUclips. Outstanding.
Hey, thanks man! I'm very happy with it, yes :p and i miss this bike, i have to admit!
I love my, Himmy. Great video, your sense of humor had me chuckling!
Awesome! Thank you! And thanks for commenting ^^
Bom vídeo. A holandesa Itchy Boots já atravessou a Ásia numa dessas e depois tentou fazer da Patagonia ao Alasca. Mas veio a pandemia e parou no Peru. Mota simples para aventuras e viajar por lugares remotos.👍
Acho que é uma moto que vai servir que nem uma luva pa certas pessoas em certas viagens, sem duvida! E se calhar é altura de todos nos termos menos "a mania das motos de rally" e começar a ver o "simples é melhor" com outros olhos =)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse mas ela agora ja retomou a aventura. Está agora no Equador para ir para o Alasca. Mas agora ja não é numa Himalayan. É numa CRF300 Rally nova. É uma sortuda...
@@filipevaz2920 Nem sequer veio para Portugal esse modelo Rally. sniff sniff
Great review, I own a DRZ400 and Africa Twin but rode a Himalayan for a weekend in Valencia and loved it. Once you accept it for what it is then it’s fun and a great all rounder and outstanding value.
Yeah, once you accept it you enter "happy times" mode :p
Good video I like your fresh take on the bike you bring up some good points :if you improve one thing you have to improve everything -just leave the bike alone
A wonderful review highlighting both the advantages and limits of this bike. Wish there was one used around me. I would buy it.
Diogo, brilliant and intelligent review, you just catch what the Himalayan concept is about!!!! Well done!!!
oh man, thank you SO much for such a nice comment =) And thank you for watching!
Great review. Regardless of which bike one looks at you must have realistic expectations in order to both enjoy it and not be disillusioned by some aspect of its performance or lack thereof. Kind regards.🇨🇦
Thank you for watching and for your words, Lyle =)
Happy rides!
I love your approach and well-thought-out responses. Just a very well explained point of view on the Himalayan. Nice work!
Thank you very much man :) i really give my best ^^
I have an Himalayan and your review it's the most objective that i ever watched, brilliant!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting Davide :)
Superb review. Well balanced and non biased.
I have had a Himmy in my small stable since June; no off road experience at all, and I must say your observations of the bikes abilities in the three criteria are spot on.
Its always a relief to know that the long term owners agree with me :D
Happy rides, and thank for you for watching!
@@OFFroadOFFcourse credit where it is due.
Keep up the good work 👍🏍🖤☕️🍔
I own the Himalayan and a very good review. I travel in it and friends routinely ride off road with theirs. Another attraction is the easy modifications. I have several including the 462cc kit. Not a powerhouse but helps with acceleration.
Thank you very much for your words man :D
How many HP do you get from de 462cc?
It's actually around 200kg ready to ride with fluids so it's a bloody heavy 400cc single duelsport. It's like a air cooled drz400 made from cast iron.
ahah, thanks for commenting Goran!
Hysterical video, you had me laughing the whole time. I bought a Himalayan in March and have found it a very good all-around motorcycle. I have just short of 20,000 km on it and it does love going about 100 km per hour any faster it can do but it it likes the mid to lower speeds. I like that it runs well in the lower rev ranges. I like the low seat. I don't mind the power as I'm not looking to tear it up. The weight is an issue. As you say the more technical riding you try to do, especially if you're inexperienced.
Great content need subscriber.
Thank you very much for watching and for such nice review, man! I am glad you as a owner also agree with my thoughts on the bike ^^
A very good and truthful review. I have one and rode with it from India back to Finland, and yes we rode over the Himalayan. If you're in a hurry, buy something else, if you want to enjoy your ride and see what's around you get the Himalayan. Really like your style to present things.
Thank you for watching and commenting! I am really glad i managed to capture the bike's essence in such a short time...its always a risk to completely miss the concept ^^
What a sympathic, humoristic and good review. I took mine this summer to Col de Somellier and it was so much fun. I'm a smaller rider with less offroad experience and had not a single issue.
My mechanic changed brake pads and this was a real improvement. Thanks for the joyful video 👍🏼😊
Thank you for watching and commenting Hans =)
Happy to know you are happy with your bike ^^
On point review. You seem to have perfectly understood Royal Enfield's philosophy. It's not a bike that wins any spec-sheet wars but in the real world it has won many hearts, especially that of beginners like me. It has successfully brought people over to try dualsporting or touring for the first time without having too many worries. Or maybe it has brought back seasoned bikers from bigger machines to have some simplified fun on a machine that they can confidently control on both the riding and repairing fronts.
Thank you for watching and commenting man ^^
IMO, this is the best review and description on the Royal Enfield Himalayan and one of the best reviews on motorcycles or any product. You are great! You remind me of a European John Stossel. Well done👍
Duude, thats high praise! Sorry for taking 4months to read this! Thank you very much :D
Best review I have seen on this bike.
Well done
Thank you very much! For watching, commenting, and saying such nice things :p
I think that might have been the most enjoyable review I’ve ever watched. There are so many people on you tube that are reviewing bikes that either just read the official press release out loud and some don’t even ride the bike and merely speculate what if, they even have the gall to call themselves journalists! 😂 But you not only rode it thoughtfully and ‘felt’ the bike, but you injected your subtle cheeky humour into it to make us smile too, brilliant!
Thank you so much (for watching, liking and commenting!)
Would you buy an himalayan?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse after you your review I think I would! 😉
@@NZCycletherapy hehe, thanks man! Its a very interesting "little" bike
Back to the essence of motorbikes. Anyone remember the best seller Yamaha XT500?
Single cylinder, big thumper 4 stroke back in the 70's... Well this seems to be the proper incarnation! ;-)
I have many many km done on XT600, but I've never even seen a 500 :(
The 500 was very popular in Australia in the 70's
What a brilliant and brilliantly presented review!!
Oh my...thank you Laurie! Thanks for the comment ^^
Nicely laid out and well presented. Great watch. Thank you.
Another cracking vid bro. You've got a really great style and production to your vids. It's a pleasure to watch them. 👊
Much appreciated! and thank YOU for watching/commenting ^^
Estoy muy de acuerdo con tu análisis , solo que la velocidad crucero se lleva muy bien a 110 km/ h . Tengo una desde hace dos años con 30 mil kilómetros de uso y es un lindo tractor ! Siempre te llevará a salvo a casa . Saludos desde Mexico
This seems like a pretty fair and well articulated review. Thanks.
After a life time of riding bigger bikes I really fancy one as an every day ride.!! Great review.
Thank you very much for watching and commenting Tim!
Any friend of the Himalayan is a friend of mine.Perfect review.iam a proud owner of a BS3 version since its inception in 2016 .6 years and iam super happy with my mule.Not expensive to maintain and has a good road presence.With a bit of TLC and cosmetic changes and Voila.its become a head turner.kudos to Royal Enfield.
Ahaha, thank you! I actually miss that bike a lot... Sometimes i think about buying a couple of the to rent for my tours :)
I enjoyed that episode very much. Thank you.
supremely entertaining thankyou ! also, your humour is fantastic
Glad you enjoyed it man :D
A very sincere and honest review. Very good for undecided bikers.
You pretty sum up my feelings about the Himalayan 411. I hated it on my first ride a few years ago. Then ended up buying one for a European tet trip. My goodness when you except its a 60mph bike. Its a brilliant all round bike. Plus. The coolest looking small adventure bike out there. Individually each part is crap. Put it all together and i love it. Great review.
Beautiful illustrated. Great review and very much impressed with ur shooting skills. Thanks
That was an EXCELLENT review, refreshingly done from a different angle. I'm riding a Kawasaki KLR 650 and would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to buy a Himalayan, but at 6'6" (194cm) it's just a bit too short and a bit too weak. Let's hope that the up-and-coming Himalayan 450 will remedy some of those features. If I was a bit shorter, I'd buy one of these in a heart beat.
ahaha, thanks! It really is a very cool little big bike :D It lacks some things, but it brought a smile to my face everything i took it out for a spin :D
Great video Diogo! Love the comedy!
Best review yet i have watched !!!!
Oh my, thank you! Thanks for watching and for commenting ^^
An excellent video! Portugal looks like a really nice place to ride!!
Limitless offroad in all directions!... Maybe it stay like that forever ^^
Thank you for watching and commenting ;)
Thanks for this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Very informative, clever, and intelligent … and funny. I bought a 2017 R1200GSA last late summer. I’ve enjoyed it very much on-road, but it is *very* intimidating off-road to an inexperienced, 60 year old, rider like me even in mild conditions. My mind keeps returning to the idea of getting one of these RE Himalayans and using it to try more challenging off-roading without the constant worry of dropping my horse-sized GSA and breaking a foot, or something expensive on the bike, not to mention standing it back up (I’ve done it, but it’s no fun!). I’d have to be OK with a slower-paced ride to the off-road section, but maybe I’d be OK with that. I’m not a super-aggressive rider anyway.
Hell, I’d come out of the deal with $10k US left over, most likely. I already have an Indian FTR, and could maybe add a modern classic/retro to the stable with some money left over.
Oh, and you had me worrying in some of that footage where you were holding your 360/GoPro in one hand, and steering/throttling with the other. Please get a clamp and stay alive and well to do more videos! :-)
This is the best review of this i have seen.
Another great review!!!
Thank you for watching and commenting my friend!
Excellent review! You chose your words very carefully and accurately.
I try! Because i am not native english/american, i always have to write a script beforehand, otherwise the videos would be 600 minutes long and have half the information xD
Thanks for commenting!
10 out of 10, best Himalayan review yet, all the pros and cons explained, thank you 👍
Thanks Alan! I try 😁 i miss this bike...
Good vid man, and you presented it very enjoyably too. I love my Himalayan for those same reasons and obvious limitations that you listed. It's an all round workhorse, it does not shine at anything but it does a bit of everything quite well. Not a hard-core offroader nor a motorway cruiser, but that's not what it is meant for. In my opinion this is currently the only true adv bike on the market.
Exactly! Not a rally-bike-wannabe... it is its own thing. Probably a very good scrambler!
@@OFFroadOFFcourse It was based on a bike (same look) used in the British army in the 60/70s.
Superb and fair review! I'm also a little impressed you did it in English, a 2nd language. No problems there. The slight accent just somehow makes it more charming and convincing. I've never done much off-roading if I could avoid it, which appears to be your channel's main focus, but you can still count me as subscribed anyhow. I have an old Bullet 500, but expect a Himalayan might serve someone especially well for ADV or "mixed surfaces" paved and unpaved touring, if not full-blown "mud slinging". I hear that Enfield plans to finally come out with a long-awaited version of the Himalayan with their newish 650 twin engine for 2024. So, that should be interesting. I hope I get to watch you review one if those too. As for me, I believe I could be content with that little single. Singles have their own earthy and primitive virtues after all.
I am very interested in that new Himalayan (the 650). In a way, I have hope that it will be a more complete and versatile Himalayan, but I am also afraid that the concept won't work.
I didn't like the Himalayan because it was as good as the other bikes...I liked it because it was different with its own set of good and bad things.
The new one could be just a "fail" normal bike... thats what I fear :o
Anyway, thank you VERY much for watching, commenting and subscribing! =)
Thx, great argumentation! Exactly, what I was searching... bought I four weeks ago... also with your excellent introduction! 🌹🦋😎
You bought the bike 4 weeks ago? So my review came too late to influence your decision :P
If you go offroad, drop the tire pressure to 1.5Bar, it makes a hell of a difference!
Super entertaining dude. Sounds like a well tuned diesel forklift. Gold!! That's how I now describe mine.
Hehe, thank you! I have my moments of inspiration xD thanks for watching and congratulations on owning an Himalayan :D
Great vid! Love the touches of humor in there!
I have a 2022 Himalayan , because I can . What is it ? the best description I can offer is that it is the two wheeled version of a series 2 landrover .
Love this review. Very good sense of humour!
Thanks Timothy! Welcome aboard :D
Bom review, muito bom trabalho na produção de vídeos. Continua a apostar no reviews de motos - Super fã.. Para quando um review de alto a baixo na mota do João LC8 ?? Abraços e bons Offs
Muito obrigado pela força! Estou a pensar dedicar-me mais a fundo aos reviews sem duvida!
E a moto do Joao é um excelente topico para um proximo video :D
A proxima vai ser a KTM390
Entertaining review... And the last bit, "very useful toy or a very playful tool" could become a classic statement on its own for keeping the review open & still telling viewers that it's a damn good all rounder bike. 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for watching and for commenting! "Toy or tool"..i could make this "a thing" :D
loved it. It was very entertaining and a great analogy of the bike.
This was awesome. Your fun positive attitude matches the fun positive attitude of the Himalayan. Love your vids :)
Shhhh!!! Dont say that or I will end up buying one :P
@@OFFroadOFFcourse You know they have a 450 coming right ;P
@@actstuntcam i might have heard some rumors... XD
Excellent review man. For me, the most annoying thing about my Himalayan is that it often wants to stall soon after starting. Even worse when engine is warm. i've sorted a few things on it such as: remove/delete evap canister, fit power plug, iridium plug, better exhaust, and hi-flow air filter and intake to name a few. More than enough spent on it already.
That never happened to me on this one! I think the trick is to bypass the lambda sensor with a resistor (if I am not mistaken). The owner of this 24.000km bike did that, and its working perfectly.
Great! Well done man! Thank you for sharing your experience with Himalayan in this way! I love with yout communication style! See you at next video! ;)
Thank you for the support man! I am a bit late with the videos...a new project has got in the way! But i am working on a ktm390adv review..it should be good too ^^
@@OFFroadOFFcourse no problem...when we speak around bike or bike's world, no matter for the time but matter for the "way of"...and you have a good way to talk about it. Clear, smart, funny! My regrets!
@@alessandrotirocchi59 your comments fill my heart :D
@@OFFroadOFFcourse it's a pleasure man! We nedd some videos like yours!
I have owned mine for about 4000kms and I love it. I have beaten on it hard riding in Australia and it has never let me down ! I can't kill it
Oh... I thought all Australians had DRs 650 :P I thought it was a law!
Hehe..thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome review. The comment “Sounds like a finely tuned diesel forklift” made me laugh till my sides hurt.
Ok, gotta subscribe now
hehe, thanks for the comment Franklin! I really enjoyed this little bike, and honestly, i miss it! :)
I think your review is pretty fair. I have a 2021 and I really like it. On gravel and dirt roads, I feel very confident.
Thanks for commenting Gerald! What bike did you ride before it?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I had an Africa Twin.
Your comments are hilarious. Very useful review. Keep it up!
thanks man! It is a pleasure ^^
that foot positioning scared the crap out of me
ps: excellent review ;)
My XT660R has a big 23L tank...its huge...so my legs are always open, and therefore my feet always point outwards.
Its a very bad position that became an habit :( I should force myself to correct that
Thank you very much for watching and commenting! :D
Excelente vídeo e clareza nas opiniões.
Muito obrigado Santiago :D
Já vi dezenas de teste à RE Himalayan, talvez o teste mais honesto, completo e útil sem cair nos lugares comuns!
Caír caí, mas não mostrei no video! ahahah :P
Obrigado por veres e comentares Rui...eu tento! ^^
Boas !! Tenho uma himalaya , posso afirmar que é a melhor descrição que já ouvi . Parabéns
Ahah, muito obrigado meu caro! Fico muito feliz por ver quem realmente sabe a concordar com a minha conclusao baseada numa experiencia tao curta ^^
YT algos recommended this video and I am not disappointed. You are hilarious!
Thank you SO much...i really try to make my videos fun to watch ^^
I hope you will be able to do someday a test of the new 450 and share with us. It is in fact the #1 video I have fingers crossed for. This new model intrigues me a lot and I wold love to see your thoughts about it.
Sounds perfectly imperfect! The feet thing though...saw that....my goodness.
I owned a '19 Himalayan for 6000 miles. I only sold it because of the supply shortage I got most of my money back. I might buy another one day. The only thing I would like to see different is lighter wheels.
When I was researching mine I came across Itchy Boots RUclips Channel. She had approximately 30,000 subscribers when I started following her journeys.
I rode my Himalayan all over the mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. Some paved roads climbing the mountains the bike couldn't maintain the speed limit, but off road it was like a tractor and it was so much fun to explore at a slower pace. I saw a lot more and had a better experience than when I rode faster bikes at a more challenging pace where all my focus was on where I was going instead of where I am.
"Smiles per mile", like some other people have said :D
Great review love your style.
XT 250 owner, I like that tractor im thinking of getting one. Much love Royal Enfield
Hey, thanks for the comment! The hima is not a "bike of performance", but it is a "bike of joy" :D
Great review....balanced, informative and entertaining. I've often thought about a Himalayan but it's high weight/low power combination has tended to put me off. Perhaps it's time to try one out - it certainly looks like a fun, relaxed ride.
It was quite a surprise to me.
The weight is almost negletable, you dont feel it, and the lack of power is.. well, its not as bad as you would think. Its slow but it works :D
Thanks for this - been waiting for your views on this bike. I've a Himalayan, as well as the KTM 390A. Both bikes are similar in capacity but different in nature. I prefer the Himalayan for longer trips when I'm not sure what the terrain may be like (I live and ride in SE Asia). I also like to believe that I could fix the bike roadside if required. The KTM is a great solo adventure bike. It weighs 170 kg wet, useful if you've tipped it over with no one around to help. It's also a capable highway tourer (140-150 km/h) which is a necessary evil sometimes when time is limited.
The Himalayan is your Ye Ol' Saint Bernard of the road - its unassuming, reliable and dependable, come what may. The lil' KTM is a Jack Russell - likes to tear about everywhere at speed but will come to heel and walk along quietly_ish, by your side if you wish. But when you're greeted with "Ready to Race" on the TFT, each time you turn the key, that's not always the case, notwithstanding the "Adventure" moniker.
Great review as always and i look forward to reading on. Obrigado.
Thanks for watching and for such nice comment! Its an interesting choice, to have these 2 bikes.
They are kind of "too similar"..why did you do it? are you considering selling one of them?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse One of them may go eventually - depends on how the chosen bike does on the next trip: a trip through North Borneo. Monsoon season at the moment and I intend to go offroad where I can. That should be a test. For me and machine. Anyway keep posting those vids!!