I had both but sold the RE. At one time my garage housed GS 1200, ,KLR 650, RE and the XT and noticed that my everyday ride was the XT. Not planning any more cross country touring so I sold the large bikes. XT is a fun bike and perfect for rural Texas and Mexico.
I just bought 2017 xt250 2 days ago, I took it on 140km round trip today and the bike went exceptionally well and it reminded of my 1981 Yamaha dt250, same weight and same handling character. Basically point and go so light and nimble, I thoroughly enjoy it.
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 I am on my 34th bike since 1975 and I had 14 Yamaha, 10 kawasaki, 8 Suzuki and 2 honda, but my heart is with Yamaha, I like the way they handle
Nice honest comparison. Xt seems to make more sense for hard use cases and just cannot beat the reliability of a Yami. Rad was my favorite movie growing up in the 80’s!
For anyone taking time to read these comments, I’d like to mention that I put a survey on the USA Himalayan owners Facebook page. Vast majority of owners have had zero problems. As we know, people with problems make more noise than people with none.
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 I'm on the owners' page as kwj23452. Currently riding in KC, but we're moving to "warmer climes" this year in NC! And the saltwater is in my veins. I got this Hima in November '21 to get some rural Atlantic region exploring done, and it will include the Blue Ridge too. Hope to see ya' out there one day. Ken
Going to buy an XT. Love Royal Enfield but the pig like weight of the Himalayan turned me away. A well over 400 pound motorcycle is not an off road motorcycle and everyone would agree with that when you get in a jam on the side of a muddy forested hill and have to lift the bike around to get up and out.
I have an 2018 Himmi, no abs so a tad lighter. It's as he says, a B road bike designed for crappy roads which is where I ride. My wife loves coming along, she says it's the most comfortable out of my 4 bikes. It has a tons of character, quite reliable, no complaints from me. Who cares about the compass! It's a novelty item. A German car collector approached me at the beach last year. He stood studying it then asked what year it was. He figured it was 1940s.. Nope, 2018. No way!! Yup, way. lol
I watched a RAD a ton of times growing up. It's cool to know your brother was in that movie. I've been eyeing a Himalayan for a good few years. I'm probably going to bite the bullet and get one. I bought a z125 mini moto bike and a Honda Rebel 300 last year. I wish I would have just skipped the Rebel 300 and went straight to the Himalayan. I really like the Honda Trail 125, but good luck trying to find one to buy. As far as Yamahas, my first bike was a Yamaha Enduro 125 two cycle. I really miss those types of bikes and wish they would make a come back. A Yamaha TW200 would be a cool bike too, but touring on these bikes kind of sucks because they lack the higher upper end of power for comfortable highway cruising. If I got the Himalayan I plan on taking all the secondary highways with no traffic and lower speeds. I have two aunts and uncles that moved to Silver City NM a few years ago. It looks like a place I could have a ton of fun doing some off roading.
The Himmi is a backroad/rough roads specialist. Fantastic suspension and excellent road manners. I fastened some old canvass army bags to mine.. looks very cool and works great. I removed the upper fender and raised the lower using it's spacers and fasteners. Two yrs and many rough road miles later, no complaints. I'm 6-2 205. If you like the road less travelled, I think it's a great choice.
Really good review of both bikes. I just bought a Himalayan, and I am having a lot of fun riding around and hitting gravel roads. I have to ask, what are the mirrors you have on the Himalayan? Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Ride Safe
Great review. I basically ride the same as you and I'm short. Had a new Yamaha XT250 and traded up for a new Honda CB500X... you know... because I just had to do that bigger is better thing. The CB500X is great, but being honest its a beast for me to handle in retrospect. I miss the Yamaha XT250's light weight and maneuverability. I'm hoping to get another one some day soon. I had always wondered why folks did not compare these two bikes since they are both popular and seem quite alike. Great review. Your old school Yamaha is very cool 😎 👌
@@michaelbigelow3255 Agree 💯. I did end up getting another xt250 and now have both still. Even put Procycle SM wheels on the XT250 and it now does hardtop like a street bike too.
My fist one was xt250, few months later I added cb500x, then a year later added Super Tenere, then Kymco Spade 150 (which I sold) and added RE Classic 350 which is shit but cool looking bike. XT is perfect learner and trash bike that is indestructable but, it is not as practical and utilitarian like 500x which I think may be most versatile and useful bike of all (I tried over 60). It is tough call to choose only one. It depends on age of rider, financial situation, geography and kind of riding that one do. If I go by mileage, 500x has most 15k followed by year newer Super Tenere with 14k (long rides catching up quickly) while XT sits at around 5.5k. There is something very peactical about Classic for quick runs but, RE is shit. Put 1000 miles on it in a year, using it mostly as a toy.
@@oknevals Excellent shared information and bike knowledge. I ended up getting another new XT250. Actually even put SM wheels on it with different sprockets. It's a blast on the hardtop as well now. So it's a keeper. And I'm glad you mentioned your CB500X experience. I still have mine and it's been excellent. The fact you've tried that many bikes and still feel its great says a lot. Its a keeper as well.Tenere is super cool but I'm way too short for that one. Thanks again for this insight 🙏
@@findingneutral Let me just illustrate with one example. I put my 500x on hitch carrier of Silverado 1500 and hauled it from Texas to California where I used it for two weeks. Then on hitch carrier again to Oregon and rode again for two weeks. Then, left wife and kids with in laws for another two weeks while I rode it back to Texas. 2100+ miles in seven days. I can't think of any other bike that I would be comfortable or able to do such trip. They are either too heavy, too underpowered, tubed tires, not comfortable or not able to haul luggage.
Thank you. I'm down to these two bikes. I think I'm about your age. 35 right? :-) I am moving to an area (NW Arkansas) with an untold number of unpaved mountain roads to explore. Many would be classified as "jeep trails" or "side by side" trails. This will be ridden 90% on these roads. I have another Yamaha to ride on the street. So I'm leaning XT250 but still torn. Thanks for the insights. The soul searching continues....
I bought an XT 250 because I ride 90% off road unpaved mountain roads and double track in Pennsylvania. It's a fantastic bike. I put 4,000 miles on it this year and I'm very happy with it.
Thanks for the great review. I am a Japanese living in Tokyo. Bought a brand new Serow (discontinued in 2020 because of emission standards) a year ago but thinking of selling it for a Himalayan. As you say, it may be sensible to choose the XT250, but the only thing I don't like about it is the looks. I guess there are many reasons for choosing a bike. Thanks for the nudge.
I have the Yamaha. I really love the ergonomics, and the suspension on big bumps is very good. I just wish it had a more bigger comfortable seat for the long rides. Otherwise it’s perfect for my riding here in the Philippines. I’ve been riding the same one for 8 years now with minimal repairs.
I loved the movie RAD. I raced BMX back then in elementary school lol. Is that really your brother? The main character? That’s cool. He hooked up with Aunt Becky from Full House lol.
You've summed up the Himalaya, it is built by design for a soul purpose which it handles so well.. sure it's not perfect no bike is, like the XT.. You're luck there, we don't get the XT nor the KLX in the UK.. Cheers and Stay Safe.
I live at 7,100’ above sea level. The manual simply says to run it for a minute with the lever down, then for a minute with it released, and to let the idle even out before riding it. I find the instructions to be vague
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 On the fuel injected Himalayans (BS4 on) it is a fast idle lever and not a choke. Stalling arises because the fuelling is leaned out to meet emission standards.
Honestly i feel like if you scramblerize the yamaha sr400 itll be just like the himi if not better. Himilayan owner here and ive ridden both and agree on most of your points. Except the yamahas are way more reliable. Himi says they are reliable but if you really look close at the fit and finish youll tell that a few years down the road they wont age well
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 i agree, they really fill a niche that even though the market is saturated with "adventure" bikes. The options for a simple mid-lightweight on/off road bike is somehow so limited. Just keep an eye on your headlight angle on the himi as well as the battery parasitic drain. Some shipped with faulty rectifiers.
You don't have a clue about RE...I have owned one for a couple years now and don't know what you saw if indeed you actually own one or repeating what you heard from the drunken Harley guys at the bar but fit and finish is near the top of the class now. That's right ahead of them all. That was proven with new motorcycle testing on 12 different brands Japanese and European. RE was no. 1 in production quality. I was amazed at how good the fit and finish was on my RE for the price and no problems with anything so far. And the Italian motorcycles were the worst. They cost the most but build the worst. Go figure. Yamaha SR 400?????????? Yeah they were so good at everything Yamaha doesn't even offer them in the USA anymore.....
I've had both from new. I think the Himalayan has the edge. It will maintain a 100 km/h all day long, and I find the long stroke single tends to "hook up" better in the dirt. Also the range of the Himalayan is impressive.
I have the Kawasaki 250, 2010, air cooled, disk brakes, carbed, called a super Sherpa. Not much good on the road, not much good in the dirt……..but it does both. Good old man’s putt around bike, a little adjustable suspension but I think the 300 would be waaaay better. More power.
But the Himalayan is reliable has a bigger tank and is much more comfortable.Its the lesser dirt bike but its very capable with a relaxed manner and it is great on the road at 60 all day.
@@User-cc6cq She conked out in traffic on the way home. Towed 50m to the dealership, where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump. I haven't received an update, been about ten days
I actually do! Find a Yamaha VStar 250 twin. It’s as docile as a Schwinn stingray and an absolute blast to ride and when you’re done, you can sell it for the two grand you bought it off craigslist, for I would probably still own mine except I didn’t like the clutch; it has no friction zone. It’s either off or on.
Yamaha for sure. Off road or on. That Yamaha is like 5 grand though isn’t it? I think the Royal Enfield looks better. I wouldn’t want all of that attention though. I want my bike to get down to business not being a conversation starter at the gas station. I ain’t go no time for that.
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 I do photography and these little bikes are very useful for getting me up the trail. They are easy to conceal when I am trying to avoid attention from people or wildlife. I don't like to be bothered when I am filming and I don't like to make a lot of noise.
You just gave a bit of an emotional damage to that poor xt250😆, but I certainly get your point. It definitely doesn't suit your styling. Thanks for the comparison. 😊
I choose the XT250 for two reasions. One much better off road, So much more dependible, And Three still made in Japan, Quality machine. Himalayan suffer production issues. The quality of parts was not up to the mark and in 2017 some users filed lawsuits to either demand compensation or return the bike for refund. You can not expect quality from a country that still does not know what a work bench is. Made in India, ya that speeks volumes. ruclips.net/video/La_uOEcN2Fw/видео.html ruclips.net/video/LpxVRyBCvmU/видео.html Japan ruclips.net/video/n-qxKsKmwS8/видео.html
My local "Yamaha" Dealership is named Searcy Motorsports. Currently, 3 Dec 2021, they have a Brand New 2021 Yamaha XT 250 on the Showroom floor. However, they are asking $5,999.99 for the bike. The MSRP on the bike is $5,499.00. I informed them; I would pay with cash $5499.99 for the bike on the spot. They refused, saying they hoped to sell it for $5,999.99 with added Financing, because they could make more money. Did I mention I have bought 2 new bikes and 4 used bikes over the years from this Dealership? I just don't understand Business's these days. I've never heard of turning away a customer willing to pay MSRP for a vehicle and the Dealership sends them on their way.
@@pennsyltuckyden9823 Sure, it's up in price range (a deal-breaker for my purchase), but he Yamaha T7 might be something to swing your leg over. Or for less money (but those longer legs), give a KLR a shot. There's a bike for everyone out there!
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I had both but sold the RE. At one time my garage housed GS 1200, ,KLR 650, RE and the XT and noticed that my everyday ride was the XT. Not planning any more cross country touring so I sold the large bikes. XT is a fun bike and perfect for rural Texas and Mexico.
I just bought 2017 xt250 2 days ago, I took it on 140km round trip today and the bike went exceptionally well and it reminded of my 1981 Yamaha dt250, same weight and same handling character.
Basically point and go so light and nimble, I thoroughly enjoy it.
Flawless. Thanks for watching
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 I am on my 34th bike since 1975 and I had 14 Yamaha, 10 kawasaki, 8 Suzuki and 2 honda, but my heart is with Yamaha, I like the way they handle
@@souhailshamaissem7564 Agree. Thanks for watching!
I loved that movie! Turning 50 and searching for my first bike. XT 250 might be the one. Thanks!
I’ve since sold the Royal and kept the 250
Looking for an XT250, SR400, and CB1100. What a pleasant surprise to see that SR next to your XT!
That shot of your brother is cool!
The dying tick over on the Himalayan does not happen on the newer version which also has no choke.
Nice honest comparison. Xt seems to make more sense for hard use cases and just cannot beat the reliability of a Yami. Rad was my favorite movie growing up in the 80’s!
I swapped the RE for a Yamaha Ebike, full suspension. Love it! Thanks for watching
I must be one of the lucky ones! My '18 Hima starts at 28 degrees here in KC without a hitch. Well done vid!
For anyone taking time to read these comments, I’d like to mention that I put a survey on the USA Himalayan owners Facebook page. Vast majority of owners have had zero problems. As we know, people with problems make more noise than people with none.
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 I'm on the owners' page as kwj23452. Currently riding in KC, but we're moving to "warmer climes" this year in NC! And the saltwater is in my veins. I got this Hima in November '21 to get some rural Atlantic region exploring done, and it will include the Blue Ridge too. Hope to see ya' out there one day. Ken
Going to buy an XT. Love Royal Enfield but the pig like weight of the Himalayan turned me away. A well over 400 pound motorcycle is not an off road motorcycle and everyone would agree with that when you get in a jam on the side of a muddy forested hill and have to lift the bike around to get up and out.
I have an 2018 Himmi, no abs so a tad lighter. It's as he says, a B road bike designed for crappy roads which is where I ride. My wife loves coming along, she says it's the most comfortable out of my 4 bikes. It has a tons of character, quite reliable, no complaints from me. Who cares about the compass! It's a novelty item. A German car collector approached me at the beach last year. He stood studying it then asked what year it was. He figured it was 1940s.. Nope, 2018. No way!! Yup, way. lol
Thank you,
Very helpful.
Appreciate it!
A REAL Poor Man's Motorcycle Club is like mine -- only bicycles! LOL! Cool channel. Love the XT250. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks! I like pedal bikes, too, but I’m getting soft
HD BATWING Fairings are attached to the handle bars and turn with them!
Yeah, I got that wrong. Thanks for watching!
The Harley Bat wing fairings are mounted to the handle bars and turn with them!
Oops. Shows how much I know
I watched a RAD a ton of times growing up. It's cool to know your brother was in that movie. I've been eyeing a Himalayan for a good few years. I'm probably going to bite the bullet and get one. I bought a z125 mini moto bike and a Honda Rebel 300 last year. I wish I would have just skipped the Rebel 300 and went straight to the Himalayan. I really like the Honda Trail 125, but good luck trying to find one to buy. As far as Yamahas, my first bike was a Yamaha Enduro 125 two cycle. I really miss those types of bikes and wish they would make a come back. A Yamaha TW200 would be a cool bike too, but touring on these bikes kind of sucks because they lack the higher upper end of power for comfortable highway cruising. If I got the Himalayan I plan on taking all the secondary highways with no traffic and lower speeds. I have two aunts and uncles that moved to Silver City NM a few years ago. It looks like a place I could have a ton of fun doing some off roading.
Sounds like the right choice. Thanks for checking in. “Let’s walk this sucker.”
The Himmi is a backroad/rough roads specialist. Fantastic suspension and excellent road manners. I fastened some old canvass army bags to mine.. looks very cool and works great. I removed the upper fender and raised the lower using it's spacers and fasteners. Two yrs and many rough road miles later, no complaints. I'm 6-2 205. If you like the road less travelled, I think it's a great choice.
Yamaha all the way for me a 2017 MT03 & a XT250 2016 with a tubeless rear rim the bike was made in South Africa.
I'm Australian. In Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks for the close-up views of the Himmy's instrument cluster and the oil cooler.
Those views are not common on RUclips.
Thanks for watching, and for the approval!
Today the letter F started blinking. What’s that?? Oh. Low fuel. Heh heh
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 - That light will probably outlast the rest of the bike! :-)
Thank you for sharing. hope you make more Videos of the xt250.
Thanks, will do. You may want to check out the skid plate Installation and Nelson Rigg luggage video that’s already up
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 Yes I Will check the Video. I to have an Xt250 but here In Asia we call it The Serow xt250 =)
@@JMT1987 Ah. I'd seen that name around, wasn't sure what it meant
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 the xt250 in asia I think is named after the Japanese Mountain Goat which is The Serow.
Really good review of both bikes. I just bought a Himalayan, and I am having a lot of fun riding around and hitting gravel roads. I have to ask, what are the mirrors you have on the Himalayan? Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Ride Safe
So sorry I just saw this. Doubletake dirt mirrors
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good video, thanks for your time sharing that info, im saving now to get a yamaha xt250 😁
Thanks. We love ours
Great review. I basically ride the same as you and I'm short. Had a new Yamaha XT250 and traded up for a new Honda CB500X... you know... because I just had to do that bigger is better thing. The CB500X is great, but being honest its a beast for me to handle in retrospect. I miss the Yamaha XT250's light weight and maneuverability. I'm hoping to get another one some day soon. I had always wondered why folks did not compare these two bikes since they are both popular and seem quite alike. Great review. Your old school Yamaha is very cool 😎 👌
Thanks for the kind words!
@@michaelbigelow3255 Agree 💯. I did end up getting another xt250 and now have both still. Even put Procycle SM wheels on the XT250 and it now does hardtop like a street bike too.
My fist one was xt250, few months later I added cb500x, then a year later added Super Tenere, then Kymco Spade 150 (which I sold) and added RE Classic 350 which is shit but cool looking bike. XT is perfect learner and trash bike that is indestructable but, it is not as practical and utilitarian like 500x which I think may be most versatile and useful bike of all (I tried over 60). It is tough call to choose only one. It depends on age of rider, financial situation, geography and kind of riding that one do. If I go by mileage, 500x has most 15k followed by year newer Super Tenere with 14k (long rides catching up quickly) while XT sits at around 5.5k. There is something very peactical about Classic for quick runs but, RE is shit. Put 1000 miles on it in a year, using it mostly as a toy.
@@oknevals Excellent shared information and bike knowledge. I ended up getting another new XT250. Actually even put SM wheels on it with different sprockets. It's a blast on the hardtop as well now. So it's a keeper. And I'm glad you mentioned your CB500X experience. I still have mine and it's been excellent. The fact you've tried that many bikes and still feel its great says a lot. Its a keeper as well.Tenere is super cool but I'm way too short for that one. Thanks again for this insight 🙏
@@findingneutral Let me just illustrate with one example. I put my 500x on hitch carrier of Silverado 1500 and hauled it from Texas to California where I used it for two weeks. Then on hitch carrier again to Oregon and rode again for two weeks. Then, left wife and kids with in laws for another two weeks while I rode it back to Texas. 2100+ miles in seven days. I can't think of any other bike that I would be comfortable or able to do such trip. They are either too heavy, too underpowered, tubed tires, not comfortable or not able to haul luggage.
Thank you. I'm down to these two bikes. I think I'm about your age. 35 right? :-) I am moving to an area (NW Arkansas) with an untold number of unpaved mountain roads to explore. Many would be classified as "jeep trails" or "side by side" trails. This will be ridden 90% on these roads. I have another Yamaha to ride on the street. So I'm leaning XT250 but still torn. Thanks for the insights. The soul searching continues....
I bought an XT 250 because I ride 90% off road unpaved mountain roads and double track in Pennsylvania. It's a fantastic bike. I put 4,000 miles on it this year and I'm very happy with it.
Thanks for the great review. I am a Japanese living in Tokyo. Bought a brand new Serow (discontinued in 2020 because of emission standards) a year ago but thinking of selling it for a Himalayan. As you say, it may be sensible to choose the XT250, but the only thing I don't like about it is the looks. I guess there are many reasons for choosing a bike. Thanks for the nudge.
I’m having so much fun with the Himalayan. A friend rode it 40 miles yesterday, and now he’s shopping for one!
I have the Yamaha. I really love the ergonomics, and the suspension on big bumps is very good. I just wish it had a more bigger comfortable seat for the long rides. Otherwise it’s perfect for my riding here in the Philippines. I’ve been riding the same one for 8 years now with minimal repairs.
Superb bike. Thanks for watching
I loved the movie RAD. I raced BMX back then in elementary school lol. Is that really your brother? The main character? That’s cool. He hooked up with Aunt Becky from Full House lol.
Great review 👍
Thanks so much!
You've summed up the Himalaya, it is built by design for a soul purpose which it handles so well.. sure it's not perfect no bike is, like the XT.. You're luck there, we don't get the XT nor the KLX in the UK.. Cheers and Stay Safe.
Thanks!!
I always understood that the choke on the Himi is for high altitude starts. Possibly why people keep stalling them on starting.
I live at 7,100’ above sea level. The manual simply says to run it for a minute with the lever down, then for a minute with it released, and to let the idle even out before riding it. I find the instructions to be vague
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 On the fuel injected Himalayans (BS4 on) it is a fast idle lever and not a choke. Stalling arises because the fuelling is leaned out to meet emission standards.
Honestly i feel like if you scramblerize the yamaha sr400 itll be just like the himi if not better. Himilayan owner here and ive ridden both and agree on most of your points. Except the yamahas are way more reliable. Himi says they are reliable but if you really look close at the fit and finish youll tell that a few years down the road they wont age well
Hey, thanks! I’ve owned several Yamahas and they are just incredible products. But the hemi is like a puppy who followed me home and I had to keep it
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 i agree, they really fill a niche that even though the market is saturated with "adventure" bikes. The options for a simple mid-lightweight on/off road bike is somehow so limited. Just keep an eye on your headlight angle on the himi as well as the battery parasitic drain. Some shipped with faulty rectifiers.
You don't have a clue about RE...I have owned one for a couple years now and don't know what you saw if indeed you actually own one or repeating what you heard from the drunken Harley guys at the bar but fit and finish is near the top of the class now. That's right ahead of them all. That was proven with new motorcycle testing on 12 different brands Japanese and European. RE was no. 1 in production quality. I was amazed at how good the fit and finish was on my RE for the price and no problems with anything so far. And the Italian motorcycles were the worst. They cost the most but build the worst. Go figure. Yamaha SR 400?????????? Yeah they were so good at everything Yamaha doesn't even offer them in the USA anymore.....
I've had both from new. I think the Himalayan has the edge. It will maintain a 100 km/h all day long, and I find the long stroke single tends to "hook up" better in the dirt. Also the range of the Himalayan is impressive.
Good feedback!
One is designed to go off road all day long.
One is a road bike with semi trail pretensions
I have the Kawasaki 250, 2010, air cooled, disk brakes, carbed, called a super Sherpa. Not much good on the road, not much good in the dirt……..but it does both. Good old man’s putt around bike, a little adjustable suspension but I think the 300 would be waaaay better. More power.
Thnks for the info
Both rather good motorcycles that do exactly what they are designed for but can you guess which one has been ridden to the South Pole?
I guess the Himalayan since it was built for cold mountainous areas
But the Himalayan is reliable has a bigger tank and is much more comfortable.Its the lesser dirt bike but its very capable with a relaxed manner and it is great on the road at 60 all day.
Right, more comfortable. I’ll get back to you on reliability after I get mine out of the shop :(
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 What happened?
@@User-cc6cq She conked out in traffic on the way home. Towed 50m to the dealership, where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump. I haven't received an update, been about ten days
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 Thanks for the update. And please post a follow up when you get it back.
Hi Poor Man.... any recommendations for a 65 year old newby? Had bike my mid 20s, now im retired. Think about a small cruiser. Used okay. Thanks!
I actually do! Find a Yamaha VStar 250 twin. It’s as docile as a Schwinn stingray and an absolute blast to ride and when you’re done, you can sell it for the two grand you bought it off craigslist, for I would probably still own mine except I didn’t like the clutch; it has no friction zone. It’s either off or on.
On the contraire i have a xt 250 and im constantly getting attention from people wanting to talk to me about my bike.
Yamaha for sure. Off road or on. That Yamaha is like 5 grand though isn’t it? I think the Royal Enfield looks better. I wouldn’t want all of that attention though. I want my bike to get down to business not being a conversation starter at the gas station. I ain’t go no time for that.
I can tell you this. I sold the RE and kept the Yammy. Lol
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 I do photography and these little bikes are very useful for getting me up the trail. They are easy to conceal when I am trying to avoid attention from people or wildlife. I don't like to be bothered when I am filming and I don't like to make a lot of noise.
You just gave a bit of an emotional damage to that poor xt250😆, but I certainly get your point. It definitely doesn't suit your styling. Thanks for the comparison. 😊
I have since trade at the Royal for an electric mountain bike. I don’t regret it
I choose the XT250 for two reasions. One much better off road, So much more dependible, And Three still made in Japan, Quality machine. Himalayan suffer production issues. The quality of parts was not up to the mark and in 2017 some users filed lawsuits to either demand compensation or return the bike for refund. You can not expect quality from a country that still does not know what a work bench is. Made in India, ya that speeks volumes.
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My local "Yamaha" Dealership is named Searcy Motorsports. Currently, 3 Dec 2021, they have a Brand New 2021 Yamaha XT 250 on the Showroom floor. However, they are asking $5,999.99 for the bike. The MSRP on the bike is $5,499.00. I informed them; I would pay with cash $5499.99 for the bike on the spot. They refused, saying they hoped to sell it for $5,999.99 with added Financing, because they could make more money. Did I mention I have bought 2 new bikes and 4 used bikes over the years from this Dealership? I just don't understand Business's these days. I've never heard of turning away a customer willing to pay MSRP for a vehicle and the Dealership sends them on their way.
Bummer. Where I live (new mexico) inventory is weak, a 4999 bike is $6300 OTD. Might get a free T shirt
Damn
I looked at a 2021 xt250 in Hickory, NC. I think the MSRP was $5,199.00 and they wanted $6,900 OTD after adding a bunch of fluff and taxes. I walked.
I can't deal with the seat on the Himalayan, I really want to throw a leg over the XT250 to see how it fits. I'm 6 foot 185
It’s like trying on boots, ain’t it.
Happy hunting
@@poormansmotorcycleclub7581 Only you can't find those boots anywhere
@@pennsyltuckyden9823 Sure, it's up in price range (a deal-breaker for my purchase), but he Yamaha T7 might be something to swing your leg over. Or for less money (but those longer legs), give a KLR a shot. There's a bike for everyone out there!
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