Look at that view you got to have your wits about you riding there I could imadgine what it would be like in the wet weather for rock falls love the bike great for the bush roads we have in Australia where I live bang for buck you can’t beat it nothing comes close
Mate, it was NUTS. A better view around every corner. Yeah, you had to be on your toes. There was a patch of ice/snow that caught a few of us out in a butt-puckering moment. These bikes are really capable though. Check out what Chris from Bike World was doing to see what someone who can REALLY ride can do with them.
Yes, I am yet to ride a Royal Enfield that is not beginner friendly :) For an outright beginner the 350 range is possibly better in terms of how easy they are to ride (easy clutch action, hard to stall, low seats),but the Himalayan shouldn’t give learners a hard time at all I imagine.
Thanks. If you drop it hard enough it could be an issue but it didn’t look to be a big ding. Certainly would’ve been much worse without it. I’ve not ridden the newest 390 but I prefer the thicker lower to mid range torque of the Himalayans engine.
Thanks bro, better to have another at engine level like streight bars if available aftermarket. Low and mids the reason with proper adventure packagei choose this over triumph scram 400x too. I currently thunderbird 500 which is more comfortable than any other tad above segment likes of 650 SMm, that low end grunt pulling like a locomotive is something else with most comfy saddle, sadly they discontinued this Longstroke engine, its a keeper.
Sorry I don’t have enough experience with either to answer that. The Himalayan has more low-mid range torque with I think might make it better at slow speeds. When I rode the 390 I thought its engine was very top end focussed. Can’t say I got either up to 130kph when I rode them.
Just been looking at your videos on this new bike. That was certainly a beautiful place to try it out. Like you , I have been riding a 250 Rally for the past 4 years. Would you consider this new Enfield to be a step up from the Rally? I have read a lot of reviews on it and some have mentioned vibes and engine heat but nothing really bad. Be interested in hearing your opinion.😊
Hey David. Yes I think it’s a step up from the 250 Rally, especially if you want more road power and travel ability. The Rally is lighter and might have better overall wind protection but based on my two days in the Himalayas I really liked the Himalayan. It will be very interesting to ride them back to back at sea level to see just how big a gap there is.
Whoever thought to ..call old/new Himilayan ....Himilayan Genius....stand out name ...
Look at that view you got to have your wits about you riding there I could imadgine what it would be like in the wet weather for rock falls love the bike great for the bush roads we have in Australia where I live bang for buck you can’t beat it nothing comes close
Mate, it was NUTS. A better view around every corner. Yeah, you had to be on your toes. There was a patch of ice/snow that caught a few of us out in a butt-puckering moment. These bikes are really capable though. Check out what Chris from Bike World was doing to see what someone who can REALLY ride can do with them.
Great review , don’t blame you for riding at back and enjoying the scenery
Thanks! I kinda wish I could share the 360 footage raw here so you guys could just look around and enjoy it as much as I did.
So how was urs experince in himalayas?😊
100% would go back if I had the opportunity!
Beautiful bike, do you think it is beginner friendly? Thanx :)
Yes, I am yet to ride a Royal Enfield that is not beginner friendly :)
For an outright beginner the 350 range is possibly better in terms of how easy they are to ride (easy clutch action, hard to stall, low seats),but the Himalayan shouldn’t give learners a hard time at all I imagine.
Nice spot on review. Is that a concern is tank guard denting the tank? Man i booked it over adv 390.
Thanks. If you drop it hard enough it could be an issue but it didn’t look to be a big ding. Certainly would’ve been much worse without it.
I’ve not ridden the newest 390 but I prefer the thicker lower to mid range torque of the Himalayans engine.
Thanks bro, better to have another at engine level like streight bars if available aftermarket. Low and mids the reason with proper adventure packagei choose this over triumph scram 400x too. I currently thunderbird 500 which is more comfortable than any other tad above segment likes of 650 SMm, that low end grunt pulling like a locomotive is something else with most comfy saddle, sadly they discontinued this Longstroke engine, its a keeper.
@@Rahul-kp6wn yeah I’m not gonna lie, I did miss that classic Royal Enfield long stroke sound and feel somewhat. The Sherpa 450 engine in its own way.
bro m 6feer 1 ...confused over ktm 390 and 450 HE
Is it better than adv390 at lower speed and which bike would be better at 130 kmh pls help
Sorry I don’t have enough experience with either to answer that. The Himalayan has more low-mid range torque with I think might make it better at slow speeds. When I rode the 390 I thought its engine was very top end focussed.
Can’t say I got either up to 130kph when I rode them.
Just been looking at your videos on this new bike. That was certainly a beautiful place to try it out.
Like you , I have been riding a 250 Rally for the past 4 years.
Would you consider this new Enfield to be a step up from the Rally?
I have read a lot of reviews on it and some have mentioned vibes and engine heat but nothing really bad.
Be interested in hearing your opinion.😊
Hey David. Yes I think it’s a step up from the 250 Rally, especially if you want more road power and travel ability. The Rally is lighter and might have better overall wind protection but based on my two days in the Himalayas I really liked the Himalayan. It will be very interesting to ride them back to back at sea level to see just how big a gap there is.
@@OnThrottle thanks for the reply.
Yes it will be interesting to find out how the first owners get on with it.
How good are the standard tyres?
They were fine in the dry situations we mainly put them in. They didn’t like mud much though.