Things that nobody says..experience after 1000km 1. Engine is not smooth. It had vibrations. You cannot hear even your headphone because of the noise, let alone the pillion rider. 2. Clutch lever placed away from handle, if you don’t have a gigantic hand your fingers will hurt. Buy adjustable lever. 3. The handle grip is bulky and hard, not comfortable for long ride, buy new one. Side stand is too slanted, it takes enormous power and skill to lift the bike up from side stand. I had a pain on the left flank after being on road for a day. 4 seat is too hard. I thought it was just my coccydynia but the pillion also had butt pain, buy another seat cushion. 5. Low seat accessory not available 6. Poor headlight. 7. Some people have reported right side alignment problems but I have not had that
I’m not an RE fan and have mostly disliked their bikes but I bought the Himalayan after I test rode one. To your points. Engine is not smooth. Agreed but it isn’t too viby. I come from a Dominar 400 UG and trust me this engine is a lot smoother. Also, name one single cylinder 400+ CC motorcycle that is smooth and fast as well? None. Handle grip is perfectly alright. I don’t have huge hands and I’m 5’8. Yes, it’s a tall bike which makes manoeuvering difficult sometimes given that it’s heavy too. Seat comfort- very satisfactory. Dominar and dukes have a hard as stone seats so… this is an upgrade. Clutch too far- definitely. Side stand is not good- agreed. Headlight throw- non existent and this is infact in almost every LED setup. RE headlight is useless and I installed aux lights the very first day. On a 1-10 scale, headlights are -5. Right side aligned- yes in my case but so was my Dominar. I’ve done 550kms in a day and the Himalayan didn’t tire me out. On the other hand the electronics are not good on the bike. The screen is laggy. Most times the joystick hangs. They need to work on this issue. I guess this is not a perfect bike but serves the purpose of an adventure tourer pretty damn well.
the only throttle which has instant feel/no delay / no lag, is carbed cable throttle. ride by wire is well known for delays, this here delay is good amongst ride by wire bikes. ride by wire is the only thing allowing for cruise control, which we will hopefully see on the 452 later on in her sales life
my laaaawd you dont know what you're talking about ! this "delay" is only in the modern Indian bikes. pick up any 10 year old 600 or 1000 bike and you'll see wht instant throttle response means. Not a singe carb bike can get close to that
This is bit technical, when you park the motorcycle in main stand , sit on the motorcycle on the pillion seat so that front end and the handlebar moves freely, hold the handlebars at straight and leave handlebar. It should fall either to left or right. But due to the disc and caliper weight, it falls to the left side. Now turn the handlebar towards the extreme left, leave it. It should stay there. Now turn to extreme right and leave. It should stay, but tends to move left side. This shouldn’t be happening. I thought it’s on my motorcycle. But it’s common for all bikes. Service people said. We can think this as simple issue, but over the period of time it develops pain in right side shoulder. This should reach RE asap
You are spot on with your conclusion about this right side pull on the Himalayan452 and this continues correction on long rides ( 500/600 kms ) on a long haul, does lead to some sort of a discomfort on both plams, wrists , right shoulder and left under arm. And all those who now bought these bikes are stuck with very annoying problem. The throttle lag isssue too becomes a serious handicap in the mountains, when one has to negotiate a large ditch, a fast climb from a slow flat surface and a quick left or right hand slide. Hopefully RE will look into these issues on later productions but maybe not, as is their habit to produce inferior quality motorcycles.
@@stankropiunik2539 for throttle lag issue @racedymanics have come up with fuel x pro plus. Which states that it has 15% increase in response during part throttle usage. This should address the lag issue but it comes with the cost of warranty void.
I own a new Himalayan 450 from a month ago. I had a problem with the steering, which is slightly on the right side. The dimensions between the front fork and tank are also different. At first service, I indicated the problem, but the mechanic said there was no problem. Now there is a tukbtukb noise from the front while passing small potholes and hard breaking. Sometimes, while breaking a bike, it tends to move slightly to the right side.
The cone set is loose. Ask him to tighten it. I had the same issue and this got resolved. The alignment of the handlebar is also slightly off, which can be corrected.
I think that imbalace issue is a killer for any bike. Its wrong for you to down play that issue because that is a rider safety issue. How can you recommend a brand new motorbike that does not balance up right. Man that issue should not have passed for a production motorbike.
I agree. Imagine your car pulls to the right and you try balancing it at the mechanic, still doesn't work. Then you realise it's a 'feature', not a fault. You would be very unhappy about your car. Why tolerate this safety issue in your motorcycle.
@@rohangrowerthis is why I am done buying RE bikes after buying classic 350. It is okay bike but not bang for buck. always some minor problem occurs in regular intervals which never comes atleast in Japanese bikes 😢 So my next tourer will be Japanese bike 😊❤
I just got my first servicing done. After riding around 30kms after the service, the bike started showing Engine Oil Pressure Low, kill Engine immediately. Took it to the service center where techs were not even ready to take ownership of the issue. They tried draining the oil and change the oil filter, no go. Probably they will consult further and open the Engine to check manually for the blockage in Engine oil flow line. Fingers crossed!!!
I got to know that it might have been caused due to a wrong service done by a technician on the first service. The technician had no knowledge or training on Himalayan and did something wrong. Unfortunately they had to open the engine and the engine head!!
I do not know if i'm seeing it wrong, but I really feel that your handle bar is not aligned properly. You can get it corrected. It's a very simple fix. Your left end feels closer while the throttle feels further away from you.
Thanks for pointing out the issues, Sure they are genuienly and true, I too have Hanle version of the same machine, I had the same experience of having the "REAR Sensor" failure in the first week of purchase during the first of week of July 2024. The fit and finish of the machine needs more improvement and what are the people at the factory end doing after all we have to spill over 3.5 lac +++ the accessories close to 4 lac and RE is just not bothered to take these little things into consideration. I did face the second issue of overheating and did not heed to the warning.
You're lugging it by riding it like a long stroke engine. You shouln't stay at 2k rpm, that's why it's "rough". Try using the whole rpm range, it's not like the previous Himalayan.
Two ideas about the sideways pull: 1. Could it be that the roads are slightly tilted to the right for water to run off? In that case the bike's normal stability may cause that sideways pull when following the bank. It's a very common thing to build roads at an angle for better drainage, especially in regions that experience hard rain often. I guess India's monsoon would count as such… 2. Could this be an issue with the fit&finish? Have you or your mechanic tried to loosening the bolts that clamp on the front axle, compress the front fork a couple of times completely and then tightening the clampy bolts back to specced torque? I am from Germany, I have not heard any of the German tests and motovlogging owners mention that effect with the 452.
Check the alignment with the handlebar and the front wheel.... In my case I have to always keep the handle turned slightly to the right for the bike to go straight. If I keep the handlebar straight, the bike doesn't go straight.
That might be a fork alignment issue. The symptom you are describing perfectly aligns with that issue. It is an easy problem to fix by expert mechanics, but having such issues out of the factory is terrible!
Yes, that's the whole pint...You spend 3+ lakhs of your hard earned money and entrust a brand known worldwide and then you have to deal with such petty and minor issues which is just lack of attention to detail.@@NoNonsense_01
Issues I have had with Himalayan 450 since day 1 Right leaning issue fixed Front and rear wheels wobbling fixed Brake pads wearing because of earlier two points fixed LHS & RHS switch gear stopped working in the rain fixed Auto/ Dark mode not working...stays dark even in Auto mode not fixed!
For changing mode while riding-Give zero throttle and hold the clutch/hold the clutch at Neutral .Then press the mode button,then the mode changes while riding. To change mode at start-Keep gear neutral and press mode button twice
The vibration that comes through the pegs and bars maybe enfeilds engineers can experiment with putting different components in side the tubes of the frame to try and reduce or eliminate the vibes coming through the bike ,old jimmy Aust
I test rode H452 but still unable to digest why everyone is praising Sherpa engines? I found vibrations almost through out rev band, you have to be absolutely maintain perfect gear / speed combination to get reasonably smooth ride which I feel impossible and cumbersome for rider. In Traffic not at all recommended.
You are right, this bike has too much hype. I brought this 4 days ago and believe me after riding 7km, i was like to give it back to showroom. It has lots of issues. Only plus is the suspension.
@@NiteenKulkarni just one saying... you did good decision. If you really want a bike to perform everywhere except extreme offroading then take test ride of vstrom 250. You will find social media post that its suspension travel is not good, but again opposite to social media review you will get home a gem.
Thank you for your efforts pointing out those cons. Definitely they are crucial. I am too concerned about wind blast and the accessory long wind shield, totally non practical at a cost too. Hope RE / after market make a better and practical wind screen that helps. LED headlight are useless on highway rides
I also experienced error popping up " engine overheated stop riding immediately ". I had done only 5-7kms on the brand new bike. Issue was my radiator fan was not working and coolant was leaking. Service team told they removed a coupler from fan and it started working which also solved the coolant leakage.
Hi Brother Hope your doing well, i am planning to buy a Himalayan 450. But i could see few owners posting issues like Engine noise, con set issue and braking noise. Can you please let me know is it common for all or most of Himalayan? And your personal view on the above issues. Thank you
In the UK we are really looking forward to the new Himi releasing in march! The original himi has been so popular, you see little squadrons of himis riding around the countryside between main roads and green lanes. If the new himi is a big hit then I will be buying one next year for sure! I heard that the 411cc will stop production which seems silly because it is its own unique product!
The bike is compressed and Himalayan has issues below 4K rpm ur driving style is exactly where it’s disappointing just rev it more you will love the vehicle figured out my self after 5-6 test rides
A lot of hype was made for this bike. 805mm seat isn't available yet and the tubeless wheel option isn't coming anytime soon. I made a good decision to not buy in a hurry as I wasn't convinced by the hype.
@@Twenty3Rides I did test rode this bike a few times, it's not an everyday city bike by any means, unfortunately a lot of so called bike reviewers tried to convince viewers that it actually is. It's a good ADV with some flaws ,but definitely not a scrambler-type for "do it all". Hoping to see what's on the platter in coming months inclusive of RE.
@@chinmaya_kl14 Thanks for the info. But without tubeless spoke wheel not going to buy at all and by the time it comes, we may end up seeing more bike options in the market.
Hi Guys !! I own Himalayan 450. Trust me guys machine is awesome, with regards to Vibrations no there are no bad vibrations it’s just a lil buzz which gets smoother after 1000 kms. It’s a treat to go on long rides on this Machine. Handling problem yes my bike leans on right side and I am leaving my Himalayan tomorrow at service centre. Let’s see what solution or fix they have on it. Will keep you guys posted on it. And am sure RE will get final solution on it soon as they are aware about all these issues.
I also felt the same thing. I would suggest you to rotate the mirrors and then adjust. It helped me immensely. Rotate just the round structure clockwise or counterclockwise
????? open the damn thing an adjust it. What's with all these noobs buying bikes for the first time ?? do you take it to the mechanic to lube the chain too ?
I own the new Himalayan. I also have balancing issue. The bike goes to right and I feel pain in the left hand. Please let me know if you also faced this issue. The fork legs have been replaced but even after that i feel pain on my left hand. Is it due to cone set?
Hey! Even I face the same issue on my Himalayan 450. And feel pain in my left hand. Please let me know if you find any solution. I'"ll do the same too.
Same here on my kamet white delivered on 10th of feb...done with first service...told service guys. They are clueless and waiting for company reply on this take 😂
187 cm tall. The bike is perfect for my height. As a Harley rider (old 2007 models lol) i found the bike smooth as silk ahahah the handles tho yeah i think i'll cover them with leather straps
himalayan 450 tripper is not connecting with pixel phones with Android 14. tired of complaining to RE , they are not giving me proper response.please you try to connect with pixel phone and please highlight this issue
@@vipulchauhan5234 no other wifi network near me. done all the basic to moderate level technique. Motorola mobile also have stock Android, i checked all the setting in Motorola phone including developer option and compared it with my pixel but not successful in connecting the tripper dash yet.
I have purchased the new Himalayan and after first service & 800KM it is now in the service center for last 6 days post the starter motors going bad & replacement is still awaited... dont know by when the same will be replaced....
@@Twenty3Rides another issue is the handle isnot properly set in the middle one side is longer or shorter than the other ... have it checked... someone on YT did have this issue i also checked even my bike had.. it (~3-5MM). I also got the handle to be straighter than leaning towards me makes the ride and handling better... (may be its my thing)..
Sir in my Himalayan 450, the throttle response is delay (even we left it) means when we leave the throttle after giving acceleration, it still accelarates for 1 second more.... Is that same for all Himalayan 450???
Very helpful video, i have booked and awaiting the delivery.but still in doubt whether to go with such niggles and with time will there be more. How about tappet and coneset noise? Anything you faced?
I would suggest u get the ktm390 adventure. The refinement is great and the problems non existent and If u r not above 100 kg of weight. The adventure 390 is a perfect fit for city ride or the highway. RE could have overcome all of the small issues but I don't know why they did not take care of the same. I m writing this from 2500 kms of riding ownership of Himi450.
I am ownimg 411,had some issues with it. Tried test drive 450,like par delivery,suspension,tarque..then i driven my 411,man then i know my 411 i need always..not worth to upgrading to 411 to 450
About the balance, if you want a perfectly neutral balance, with perfect weight distribution so that it doesn't affect the piloting, consider buying a Subaru 😂😂😂 Now seriously. Try checking front suspension misalignment - I noticed straight away in the video, your bar is tilted to the left. Check alignments. Also front tire installation on wheel. These are my bets
I like the bike I like the suspension and the utilitarian design of the bike I hate all that crap plastic ,and now it’s got power when needed,my style of riding is a plodder just lesurely riding and a bit of dirt roads plenty fast enough for me its. fast enough on the freeway ,it’s a single so vibration to an extent will be there,that’s ok for me ,bang for buck what it says on the tin it dose nothing comes close to it and the new price is good for what you get compaired to other singles ,oh l though I’d put this in these sports bikes scare the living day lights out of me as I don’t have the talent for them ,that Himalayan I can handle, jimmy Australia
seriously Yamaha must make a touring bike with ultra reliable and ultra smooth r15 engine. these lesser known manufacturers are just selling rusted metal
1.Mirrors are not stable after 120kph. 2.Handle bars balancing issue which leads to hand pain. 3.Heating issue not that much but still heating is there. 4.Headlights are not reached up to the expectations but it's manageable. 5. Vibrations are there in everywhere but it's adjustable. What urgently required: Need stable mirrors. Need to sort out Manufacturing issues of Handle bars... Launch tubeless tyres and touring seats.
I am very confused, which side of the road are you and the other drivers driving on ? The left ? The right? The center ? Come on ! This is a dreadful example to set road users , and it seems to have started developing in the uk !
I got my himalayan delivered on Friday and I have ridden around 500kms on in. Since the last two days when im parking it on side stand it is not starting (stand folded) in a single self start, i have to try multiple times to start it. the engine starts but gets turned off immediately.
could you please talk about the CHASIS QUALITY in the new himalayan. because the chasis broke issue and quality issue was lots i saw in previous old models.
Chassis might not break this time but the engine can.. motorbeams bike got shut on its own and also a youtubers bike stranded him in middle of a ride.. choose wisely
Unfair. Its an brandnew bike. All is brandnew, incl. The Engine. All the Bikes that have driven r Pre-Produktion bikes. There are a few Issues. Yes. But not deadly serious. U cant compare an completly new Bike, with Bikes that r selling for years in the market. What is about the massive engine failures of the KTM 390 crap Bikes? Its in the Market for years.
1.Bike leaning towrds to the right 2. Handle bar bend/disalignment .. handle. Bar is little bit ward to the left side !! These are the problems i am facing!, if someone have came through this issues, please talk about it how u solved it ....
Hey bro, thats the conset issue i guess. It has something to do with the length from handle bar to the triple clamp. It can probably be fixed by adjusting the conset
I personally felt that the last issue of dragging towards the right is considered as major issue rest is manageable. And those issues are nothing compared to the pros this bike have.
Things that nobody says..experience after 1000km 1. Engine is not smooth. It had vibrations. You cannot hear even your headphone because of the noise, let alone the pillion rider. 2. Clutch lever placed away from handle, if you don’t have a gigantic hand your fingers will hurt. Buy adjustable lever. 3. The handle grip is bulky and hard, not comfortable for long ride, buy new one. Side stand is too slanted, it takes enormous power and skill to lift the bike up from side stand. I had a pain on the left flank after being on road for a day. 4 seat is too hard. I thought it was just my coccydynia but the pillion also had butt pain, buy another seat cushion. 5. Low seat accessory not available 6. Poor headlight. 7. Some people have reported right side alignment problems but I have not had that
True , I took a test ride for 10-15 minutes, my hands became red at certain points....almost got blisters
I’m not an RE fan and have mostly disliked their bikes but I bought the Himalayan after I test rode one. To your points. Engine is not smooth. Agreed but it isn’t too viby. I come from a Dominar 400 UG and trust me this engine is a lot smoother. Also, name one single cylinder 400+ CC motorcycle that is smooth and fast as well? None.
Handle grip is perfectly alright. I don’t have huge hands and I’m 5’8. Yes, it’s a tall bike which makes manoeuvering difficult sometimes given that it’s heavy too.
Seat comfort- very satisfactory. Dominar and dukes have a hard as stone seats so… this is an upgrade.
Clutch too far- definitely.
Side stand is not good- agreed.
Headlight throw- non existent and this is infact in almost every LED setup. RE headlight is useless and I installed aux lights the very first day. On a 1-10 scale, headlights are -5.
Right side aligned- yes in my case but so was my Dominar.
I’ve done 550kms in a day and the Himalayan didn’t tire me out.
On the other hand the electronics are not good on the bike. The screen is laggy. Most times the joystick hangs. They need to work on this issue.
I guess this is not a perfect bike but serves the purpose of an adventure tourer pretty damn well.
@@vipulchauhan5234did you feel vibration in 100-120 kmph range over 4000 rpm?! Hearing that a lot?
You are exaggerating lot which is incorrect
@@adi45713 the vibrations are very manageable. Nothing to worry about.
the only throttle which has instant feel/no delay / no lag, is carbed cable throttle. ride by wire is well known for delays, this here delay is good amongst ride by wire bikes. ride by wire is the only thing allowing for cruise control, which we will hopefully see on the 452 later on in her sales life
my laaaawd you dont know what you're talking about ! this "delay" is only in the modern Indian bikes. pick up any 10 year old 600 or 1000 bike and you'll see wht instant throttle response means. Not a singe carb bike can get close to that
@@JinSakai_Kuroudo you just made my point. any 10 year old 600-1000 has cable throttle. as i said
This is bit technical, when you park the motorcycle in main stand , sit on the motorcycle on the pillion seat so that front end and the handlebar moves freely, hold the handlebars at straight and leave handlebar. It should fall either to left or right. But due to the disc and caliper weight, it falls to the left side. Now turn the handlebar towards the extreme left, leave it. It should stay there. Now turn to extreme right and leave. It should stay, but tends to move left side. This shouldn’t be happening. I thought it’s on my motorcycle. But it’s common for all bikes. Service people said. We can think this as simple issue, but over the period of time it develops pain in right side shoulder. This should reach RE asap
U explained it really well
Maybe why the bike is leaning to the right
@@mapranav I hope so, this push is due to the brake hose which is mounted to the right fork leg, it needs relocation
You are spot on with your conclusion about this right side pull on the Himalayan452 and this continues correction on long rides ( 500/600 kms ) on a long haul, does lead to some sort of a discomfort on both plams, wrists , right shoulder and left under arm. And all those who now bought these bikes are stuck with very annoying problem. The throttle lag isssue too becomes a serious handicap in the mountains, when one has to negotiate a large ditch, a fast climb from a slow flat surface and a quick left or right hand slide. Hopefully RE will look into these issues on later productions but maybe not, as is their habit to produce inferior quality motorcycles.
@@stankropiunik2539 for throttle lag issue @racedymanics have come up with fuel x pro plus. Which states that it has 15% increase in response during part throttle usage. This should address the lag issue but it comes with the cost of warranty void.
I own a new Himalayan 450 from a month ago. I had a problem with the steering, which is slightly on the right side. The dimensions between the front fork and tank are also different. At first service, I indicated the problem, but the mechanic said there was no problem. Now there is a tukbtukb noise from the front while passing small potholes and hard breaking. Sometimes, while breaking a bike, it tends to move slightly to the right side.
The cone set is loose. Ask him to tighten it. I had the same issue and this got resolved. The alignment of the handlebar is also slightly off, which can be corrected.
I think that imbalace issue is a killer for any bike. Its wrong for you to down play that issue because that is a rider safety issue. How can you recommend a brand new motorbike that does not balance up right. Man that issue should not have passed for a production motorbike.
engine is slightly towards right, so it is leaning towards right. my right legs tough the engine cover, but not my left leg.
I agree. Imagine your car pulls to the right and you try balancing it at the mechanic, still doesn't work. Then you realise it's a 'feature', not a fault. You would be very unhappy about your car. Why tolerate this safety issue in your motorcycle.
I also felt the balancing issue.. I even talked about it with the service centre.. they too don’t have any idea about this.
True!
@@rohangrowerthis is why I am done buying RE bikes after buying classic 350.
It is okay bike but not bang for buck.
always some minor problem occurs in regular intervals which never comes atleast in Japanese bikes 😢
So my next tourer will be Japanese bike 😊❤
I just got my first servicing done. After riding around 30kms after the service, the bike started showing Engine Oil Pressure Low, kill Engine immediately. Took it to the service center where techs were not even ready to take ownership of the issue. They tried draining the oil and change the oil filter, no go. Probably they will consult further and open the Engine to check manually for the blockage in Engine oil flow line. Fingers crossed!!!
Same issue I am also facing🥲🥲
Can you just share your Insta id?
Today only I took the delivery and facing the same issue
I got to know that it might have been caused due to a wrong service done by a technician on the first service. The technician had no knowledge or training on Himalayan and did something wrong. Unfortunately they had to open the engine and the engine head!!
They again changed oil after 30 kms of first service!!! This is hilarious🤣. Whatever might be the problem, how can a human being be so dumb.
I do not know if i'm seeing it wrong, but I really feel that your handle bar is not aligned properly. You can get it corrected. It's a very simple fix. Your left end feels closer while the throttle feels further away from you.
Camera playing tricks...Look at the tank.
I also feel the same way
Key hob is placed offset so it might feel awkward for people who sees it for the first time.....bcz for most bikes hobs are placed nt offset
I have the same handle bar alignment problem in the bike i got.
I have also
Thanks for pointing out the issues, Sure they are genuienly and true, I too have Hanle version of the same machine, I had the same experience of having the "REAR Sensor" failure in the first week of purchase during the first of week of July 2024.
The fit and finish of the machine needs more improvement and what are the people at the factory end doing after all we have to spill over 3.5 lac +++ the accessories close to 4 lac and RE is just not bothered to take these little things into consideration.
I did face the second issue of overheating and did not heed to the warning.
You're lugging it by riding it like a long stroke engine. You shouln't stay at 2k rpm, that's why it's "rough". Try using the whole rpm range, it's not like the previous Himalayan.
Two ideas about the sideways pull:
1. Could it be that the roads are slightly tilted to the right for water to run off? In that case the bike's normal stability may cause that sideways pull when following the bank. It's a very common thing to build roads at an angle for better drainage, especially in regions that experience hard rain often. I guess India's monsoon would count as such…
2. Could this be an issue with the fit&finish? Have you or your mechanic tried to loosening the bolts that clamp on the front axle, compress the front fork a couple of times completely and then tightening the clampy bolts back to specced torque?
I am from Germany, I have not heard any of the German tests and motovlogging owners mention that effect with the 452.
Check the alignment with the handlebar and the front wheel.... In my case I have to always keep the handle turned slightly to the right for the bike to go straight. If I keep the handlebar straight, the bike doesn't go straight.
Same issue I have on my bike
That might be a fork alignment issue. The symptom you are describing perfectly aligns with that issue.
It is an easy problem to fix by expert mechanics, but having such issues out of the factory is terrible!
Yes, that's the whole pint...You spend 3+ lakhs of your hard earned money and entrust a brand known worldwide and then you have to deal with such petty and minor issues which is just lack of attention to detail.@@NoNonsense_01
triumph scrambler 400 is more refined and throttle response is quicker compared to Himalayan, and even more refined on the suzuki Adv 250
Issues I have had with Himalayan 450 since day 1
Right leaning issue fixed
Front and rear wheels wobbling fixed
Brake pads wearing because of earlier two points fixed
LHS & RHS switch gear stopped working in the rain fixed
Auto/ Dark mode not working...stays dark even in Auto mode not fixed!
For changing mode while riding-Give zero throttle and hold the clutch/hold the clutch at Neutral .Then press the mode button,then the mode changes while riding.
To change mode at start-Keep gear neutral and press mode button twice
Lack of wind protection would be an issue with me. Tubeless wheels?
are you the one who started to pull the HIMI with 6th gear ? initially lol who is talking some silly issues in this beautiful machine
Excellent review, I liked it very much. I was actually looking for this level of detail, which I got it from your video... Thanks 🙏
Cheers ! 🍻
Greetings from Bali. We have a club of 200+ RE riders here. I've previously owned classic 350, 500, 411 and now is waiting for the 452. Cant wait.
@@adipardita5232 great see viewers from Bali 🫡🫡
The vibration that comes through the pegs and bars maybe enfeilds engineers can experiment with putting different components in side the tubes of the frame to try and reduce or eliminate the vibes coming through the bike ,old jimmy Aust
I test rode H452 but still unable to digest why everyone is praising Sherpa engines? I found vibrations almost through out rev band, you have to be absolutely maintain perfect gear / speed combination to get reasonably smooth ride which I feel impossible and cumbersome for rider. In Traffic not at all recommended.
I ride this in continuous stop and go traffic in Bangalore. Took me two days to get used to it.
You are right, this bike has too much hype. I brought this 4 days ago and believe me after riding 7km, i was like to give it back to showroom. It has lots of issues. Only plus is the suspension.
I cancelled my booking yesterday
@@NiteenKulkarni just one saying... you did good decision. If you really want a bike to perform everywhere except extreme offroading then take test ride of vstrom 250. You will find social media post that its suspension travel is not good, but again opposite to social media review you will get home a gem.
@@UttamKumar-im9xp thanks sirji for suggestion
Still postponing delivery hoping tubeless spoke wheels would be launching soon.
Me too..
Very very light weight motorcycle so you should wait
@@arjnVl any idea how long? I had booked my 450 in nov.
@@MrMRSAF probably by the end of March!
@@arjnVl my bike delivery is in May, do you think they'll offer tubeless tyres?
Thank you for your efforts pointing out those cons. Definitely they are crucial. I am too concerned about wind blast and the accessory long wind shield, totally non practical at a cost too.
Hope RE / after market make a better and practical wind screen that helps.
LED headlight are useless on highway rides
Eazy ride from Pro Spec
Are all these communicated to RE?
I also experienced error popping up " engine overheated stop riding immediately ". I had done only 5-7kms on the brand new bike.
Issue was my radiator fan was not working and coolant was leaking. Service team told they removed a coupler from fan and it started working which also solved the coolant leakage.
Hi Brother
Hope your doing well, i am planning to buy a Himalayan 450. But i could see few owners posting issues like Engine noise, con set issue and braking noise. Can you please let me know is it common for all or most of Himalayan?
And your personal view on the above issues.
Thank you
Yes it’s common.
Go for Scrambler 400x
Himalayan is overrated.
In the UK we are really looking forward to the new Himi releasing in march! The original himi has been so popular, you see little squadrons of himis riding around the countryside between main roads and green lanes.
If the new himi is a big hit then I will be buying one next year for sure!
I heard that the 411cc will stop production which seems silly because it is its own unique product!
The bike is compressed and Himalayan has issues below 4K rpm ur driving style is exactly where it’s disappointing just rev it more you will love the vehicle figured out my self after 5-6 test rides
while taking U turns...its best done by counterbalancing. Ive been doing complete 360 turns on this bike on a 3 mts road
It seems like you are stressing the engine, by riding at 15km/h at 4th gear!!
Are there any Vibrations on foot pegs handle bar and seat between speed range of 90 to 120 kmph i.e 5000 to 6000? rpm range
minor vibration can be felt at 90-100 kmph on footpegs. not on handlebar
A lot of hype was made for this bike. 805mm seat isn't available yet and the tubeless wheel option isn't coming anytime soon. I made a good decision to not buy in a hurry as I wasn't convinced by the hype.
The delivery timelines are a struggle I agree, but the machine is great value for money.. In my opinion. A true do it all adv bike
@@Twenty3Rides I did test rode this bike a few times, it's not an everyday city bike by any means, unfortunately a lot of so called bike reviewers tried to convince viewers that it actually is. It's a good ADV with some flaws ,but definitely not a scrambler-type for "do it all". Hoping to see what's on the platter in coming months inclusive of RE.
The lower seat option is currently showing on RE website on the configurator..
@@chinmaya_kl14 oh I just checked seeing your comment, and it doesn't cost anything extra moreover. That's a W :P
@@chinmaya_kl14 Thanks for the info. But without tubeless spoke wheel not going to buy at all and by the time it comes, we may end up seeing more bike options in the market.
Hi Guys !! I own Himalayan 450. Trust me guys machine is awesome, with regards to Vibrations no there are no bad vibrations it’s just a lil buzz which gets smoother after 1000 kms. It’s a treat to go on long rides on this Machine. Handling problem yes my bike leans on right side and I am leaving my Himalayan tomorrow at service centre. Let’s see what solution or fix they have on it. Will keep you guys posted on it. And am sure RE will get final solution on it soon as they are aware about all these issues.
Any updates??
Any update?
I've done 1600km, dont have any of these issues. But the engines whistles are high revs. Apparently it is normal.
I think its kind off buzz
It doesn’t have vibs tat will bother us
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Greetings from the land of Diego & Leo
Cheers mate !
In my himi, the movement of right mirror is very restricted as compared to the left one. Keeps me on edge in the traffic 😢
I also felt the same thing. I would suggest you to rotate the mirrors and then adjust. It helped me immensely. Rotate just the round structure clockwise or counterclockwise
????? open the damn thing an adjust it. What's with all these noobs buying bikes for the first time ?? do you take it to the mechanic to lube the chain too ?
Actually really excited about this bike until the feedback is really heavy on the vibration and low power output
Is that royal enfield told you anytime take off your both hands from the handle bar and ride on highways??
I own the new Himalayan. I also have balancing issue. The bike goes to right and I feel pain in the left hand. Please let me know if you also faced this issue. The fork legs have been replaced but even after that i feel pain on my left hand. Is it due to cone set?
Hey! Even I face the same issue on my Himalayan 450. And feel pain in my left hand. Please let me know if you find any solution. I'"ll do the same too.
Same issue for me as well.
Same here on my kamet white delivered on 10th of feb...done with first service...told service guys. They are clueless and waiting for company reply on this take 😂
187 cm tall. The bike is perfect for my height. As a Harley rider (old 2007 models lol) i found the bike smooth as silk ahahah the handles tho yeah i think i'll cover them with leather straps
himalayan 450 tripper is not connecting with pixel phones with Android 14. tired of complaining to RE , they are not giving me proper response.please you try to connect with pixel phone and please highlight this issue
Make sure you are not in Wi-Fi range because then the bike or your phone switches over to the Wi-Fi connection rather than the bike’s.
@@vipulchauhan5234 no other wifi network near me. done all the basic to moderate level technique. Motorola mobile also have stock Android, i checked all the setting in Motorola phone including developer option and compared it with my pixel but not successful in connecting the tripper dash yet.
Vibrations in the range of 4000rpm to 5000rpm are huge because typically you tend to ride your bike at those rpms
I own the new Himalayan i dont have the throttle issue i have done 300 odd kms
The throttle lag issue is etched into the ECU and every Himalayan 452 has this, so if you feel it or not then that is another matter.
How do you get these problems fixed when you are in the middle of no where these bugs need to be rectified if your going to do an overland trip
thank you for all this experience!
Do you recommend fuelx pro+ for this motorcycle
I have purchased the new Himalayan and after first service & 800KM it is now in the service center for last 6 days post the starter motors going bad & replacement is still awaited... dont know by when the same will be replaced....
Starter motor issue .. Really. Didn’t expect that.
@@Twenty3Rides yes... even i am surprised because hardly any starter motor goes bad...
@@Twenty3Rides another issue is the handle isnot properly set in the middle one side is longer or shorter than the other ... have it checked... someone on YT did have this issue i also checked even my bike had.. it (~3-5MM). I also got the handle to be straighter than leaning towards me makes the ride and handling better... (may be its my thing)..
Bullshit
@@Sujsbwhat bullshit the starter motor or handle I have records of both
Sir in my Himalayan 450, the throttle response is delay (even we left it) means when we leave the throttle after giving acceleration, it still accelarates for 1 second more.... Is that same for all Himalayan 450???
I am facing noise issue from cone set area since the delivery of my Himalayan 450 and the service center guys could not solve that issue yet.
Very helpful video, i have booked and awaiting the delivery.but still in doubt whether to go with such niggles and with time will there be more.
How about tappet and coneset noise? Anything you faced?
I feel none of these issues is big enough yo change purchase decisions.. The bike as a whole has performed exceptionally .
Do share about what the service guys at RE has to say about these issues..
I would suggest u get the ktm390 adventure. The refinement is great and the problems non existent and If u r not above 100 kg of weight. The adventure 390 is a perfect fit for city ride or the highway. RE could have overcome all of the small issues but I don't know why they did not take care of the same.
I m writing this from 2500 kms of riding ownership of Himi450.
The engine noise is too much!! Not at all smooth sound
Is ktm adventure 390 is comfortable and don't have issues You have stated ?
I had ktm390 adv and it was a great bike, all around.
I am ownimg 411,had some issues with it.
Tried test drive 450,like par delivery,suspension,tarque..then i driven my 411,man then i know my 411 i need always..not worth to upgrading to 411 to 450
About the balance, if you want a perfectly neutral balance, with perfect weight distribution so that it doesn't affect the piloting, consider buying a Subaru 😂😂😂
Now seriously. Try checking front suspension misalignment - I noticed straight away in the video, your bar is tilted to the left. Check alignments. Also front tire installation on wheel. These are my bets
I dont get the "right leaning issue"
I test rode one in the UK. Very impressive bike. You need to 'rag' it. It's not a plodder. Use those revs and forget it's a single!
Agree totally !
I like the bike I like the suspension and the utilitarian design of the bike I hate all that crap plastic ,and now it’s got power when needed,my style of riding is a plodder just lesurely riding and a bit of dirt roads plenty fast enough for me its. fast enough on the freeway ,it’s a single so vibration to an extent will be there,that’s ok for me ,bang for buck what it says on the tin it dose nothing comes close to it and the new price is good for what you get compaired to other singles ,oh l though I’d put this in these sports bikes scare the living day lights out of me as I don’t have the talent for them ,that Himalayan I can handle, jimmy Australia
I like your down to earth honesty 👍
seriously Yamaha must make a touring bike with ultra reliable and ultra smooth r15 engine. these lesser known manufacturers are just selling rusted metal
1.Mirrors are not stable after 120kph.
2.Handle bars balancing issue which leads to hand pain.
3.Heating issue not that much but still heating is there.
4.Headlights are not reached up to the expectations but it's manageable.
5. Vibrations are there in everywhere but it's adjustable.
What urgently required: Need stable mirrors.
Need to sort out Manufacturing issues of Handle bars...
Launch tubeless tyres and touring seats.
Any update do we get on trottle responose, sudden trottle is not taking.
Ride by wire will have some minor lag
Jeez, it's like the lines weren't there....
There is also another glitch with the petrol indicator in the display. It automatically changes sometimes on a new ignition.
I am very confused, which side of the road are you and the other drivers driving on ? The left ? The right? The center ? Come on ! This is a dreadful example to set road users , and it seems to have started developing in the uk !
When we need to change break pad usually in RE Himalayan 450
Any idea?
just before it is worn.
The first of April every year
5000 kms
I got my himalayan delivered on Friday and I have ridden around 500kms on in. Since the last two days when im parking it on side stand it is not starting (stand folded) in a single self start, i have to try multiple times to start it. the engine starts but gets turned off immediately.
is the issue resolved buddy?
@@clintsride It got fixed automatically. Issue never to be found.
@@ankit_apk that's why scared to buy a RE 😥
If I am looking for majority of road touring, which one shall i go with. This one or Adv 390 X or shall i wait for the new 399 Adv ?
I am waiting for 399 ADV
Suzuki vstorm
Cf moto 450mt
Throttle dead zone sounds like the triumph trident 660
could you please talk about the CHASIS QUALITY in the new himalayan. because the chasis broke issue and quality issue was lots i saw in previous old models.
Chassis might not break this time but the engine can.. motorbeams bike got shut on its own and also a youtubers bike stranded him in middle of a ride.. choose wisely
@@Vivek11Shinde thanks for acknowledging 👍🏻👌
What about the grear shifter is there clicky noice?
ultra smooth.
Hey bro, do you feel any irritating vibration at around between 3k to 3500 rpm..before and after i think those vibrations were managable..please reply
No irritating vibration..better in refinent from previos version in jewt and vibration
Go for Scrambler 400x
Himalayan is overrated.
Bro i have same issue it's leaning towards right what should be done 😶plz reply
Hua apka issue thek
Too new, it's gonna take a couple years to get the bugs out
I m facing home button in not working
It should not happen. Get it rectified from service centre
Kab aaega bhai iska tubeless rims
Bas yehi nai pata kisiko
i wounder every time my self how people in india survive the traffic :D
People never happy this is true
I experienced all these error messages in my first test ride itself. That’s when I decided to reject this bike.
Wow.. Thats a one of a kind scenario.
Unfair.
Its an brandnew bike. All is brandnew, incl. The Engine. All the Bikes that have driven r Pre-Produktion bikes. There are a few Issues. Yes. But not deadly serious.
U cant compare an completly new Bike, with Bikes that r selling for years in the market.
What is about the massive engine failures of the KTM 390 crap Bikes? Its in the Market for years.
So you're a big ride by wire throttle expert.....I don't think so.
Himalayan chassis is not robust
when do we get the low seat option in the uk then?
That's all the issues with the first batch
Experience the right side pulling any solution? Sir
Have heard multiple solutions now - Sprocket issue, Cone set adjustments and Straightening handle bar.. Take it to workshop, they will address it.
@@Twenty3Rides thanks sirt
Only in Japan, the real and reliable motorcycles are made!
1.Bike leaning towrds to the right
2. Handle bar bend/disalignment .. handle. Bar is little bit ward to the left side !!
These are the problems i am facing!, if someone have came through this issues, please talk about it how u solved it ....
Hey bro, thats the conset issue i guess. It has something to do with the length from handle bar to the triple clamp. It can probably be fixed by adjusting the conset
Facing the same issue
I personally felt that the last issue of dragging towards the right is considered as major issue rest is manageable. And those issues are nothing compared to the pros this bike have.
I have the same issue
Same here
Why in English after " kaise ho aap log"?
To target the international audience. He is a really good orator
Hey Bhagwan, RE book karke Abhi ye comments pardh liya. Dimag khrb bc
Hey Bhagwan, RE book karke Abhi ye comments pardh liya. Dimag khrb bc 😊
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Very poor video. I thought he would talk some sense.
100 km short spin 😳😳😂
This bike is not ride by wire throttle technology don't spread wrong information
Marking my attendance 😊
bkl delivery hi nai de rahe
😀😀😀😀
Itne paise mein itna hi milega 😂
To kitna de saktheho uthna do na , logo ko befkoof kyu banathe ho value for money tag dekar
V storm is a shit, yesterday I took the test ride.
Same here, I liked it but when took test ride, I was feeling it was werid
please elaborate.
Yur handle bar looks cross in the video.
For the first time in history RE made an oversquare engine and they f**ked up. 🫤🫤
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
How?
What is fucked up?
Cry more 😂😂😂
Not RE's first oversquare engine. Not even for RE India. What did they get wrong with the engine specifically that you are referring to?