Sid's genius was spotting that the "BIG" ADV bikes were Too Much for most riders. Too Much Cost, too much complexity, too much SPEED. Yes, they were/are great in the circumstances they were designed for - open desert & tundra - but they terrified the average rider who might want to go offroad in a small way, on local trails through woods, or through a rutted out gravel road. The Himalayan is great for this sort of thing, as it has enough grunt to chug through darn near anything at a pace that the average or new rider feels comfortable at, and at a price that is sensible. When you can buy a new Himalayan for less than the point of sale depreciation on a Big ADV bike, why wouldn't you? As for the rest of the RE range, they all have that most important thing (that is lacking in many modern bikes), character. Yes, there are numerous bikes that are "better" than an Enfield, faster, better handling, more powerful, etc, etc. BUT, the Enfield range hits that sweet spot marked "enough" for many, many riders. Enough power & handling to put a smile on the rider's face without needing to break too many speed limits, or risk hitting the scenery at warp speed. Simple enough that the rider can do most maintenance themselves. All at a price most can afford, and with one of the best guarantee's in the biz... That's the real genius behind RE's success. Recognizing that many modern bikes had become intimidating to many potential riders, and producing a bike that wasn't scary. A bike that was simple to understand, simple to modify, and simple to live with. A bike who's looks are archetypal "Motorbike", not some strange insectoid thing with a couple of wheels bolted on. Enough "Retro Cool" to catch the eye of the noob rider, while calling back to a simpler time for the more mature rider. A bike for everyone.
I really hope they keep innovating. Internationally, the Himalayan has been a great affordable bike. Newer Chinese entrants like the CFMoto 450 have an unfair advantage with Chinese tech sector being a bit further ahead, so that bike's taken the lower end market by storm. In the Philipines, that's a direct competitor with the Himalayan, and they're both good bikes. Wishing this company all the best!
Exactly. I mean, it IS too slow for german roads, but if I get asked about it, I always answer the same thing. The Himalayan is the two-wheeled equivalent to the VW Beetle. It might not be fast, but it WILL take you there, no matter what.
..Sir, I'm 55 yrs old biker(starting at 4 y, and I have to and I'm pleased toto give you a credit. Thank you for your passion. (the only thing I would change.. Yamaha, Jawa, and another Japanese manufacturers.. Jawa is from Czech Republic ((I know it for sure, I had some a and still living in this country)). I do love your work/content (whatever it's called) and wishing you the best. Stay young, Miroslav
@@KRANKiTJawa and Yezdi is now owned by The Mahindra group which is an Indian Brand and Norton is Owned by TVS again indian , Kawasaki , KTM , Triumph and Husqvarna is again in a partnership with one more Indian Brand Bajaj group . BMW is also in partnership with TVS . Just a food for thought Duke 390 is designed by Bajaj group in India for Indian market .
Every single time I watch on of you videos I am astounded at the work you’ve put into them. Having done some journalism for both cycling and motorcycle magazines in the past I understand how much time researching takes, but you also compile it perfectly as well. Anyone who can find even minor criticisms in your work should put their money where their mouth is and create something similar…I think they’ll be surprised how short they would come up 😉
I'm 41 and Indian and I remember in my childhood, Enfields were mostly used by milk delivery guys (from my limited exposure as a kid). It was a utilitarian vehicle. But Sid Lal transformed it into an aspirational brand and now has gone from strength to strength. I used to own a Classic 500 and loved every bit of it.
Hi I’m Dev from India Owning the Continental GT650 for past 2 years was blissful journey I myself maintain the bike it never seen the service centre from the date of delivery no words to express my feelings this an amazing machine thanks to Uk tech centre who R&D’d and developed this beautiful piece of master piece ❤
BTW, it's Cranfield Institute, not University. It provides post-graduate qualifications, is entirely private, costs the earth... and is probably one of the very best engineering/tech/management post grad institutions on the planet. Even to be accpted on a course, you have to REALLY impress the hell out of the senior staff.
@@edsondias6604 Nothing to do with woke (whatever that means) and everything to do with corporate America. Why spend time and effort on engineering, development and production of decent motorcycles when your fan base will pay through the nose for a POS, and then come back and lay down even more cash for rubbish merch? In fact, H-D is much more like Trump's America, sell a bunch of lies about some sort of "ideology" (that doesn't make sense) and gouge your customers until they die, which they're doiing increasingly frequently because the customer base is aging so rapidly. I absolutely detest the way RE has gone about its merchandising, it is so much like H-D's. However, because REs are entry level machines, forking out for the merch is still possible. In the case of H-D, it's a company which only seems to make "halo" products, which misses the point of such a tactic.
@@edsondias6604 WTF are you talking about "Woke". H-D has nothing to do with "woke" (whatever that means). If by "Woke", you mean "politically correct", thern that still doesn't make sense. What H-D has done is make their own market smaller and smaller with every year's model line up, made them ever more inaccesible to newcomers to the brand. They have made up for falling sales by selling more and more H-D branded cr*p and forced their dealers into ever more restrictive (and expensive) exclusive contracts. You can see that RE must have employed the same guy that created H-D's branded "lifestyle shopping experience" BVS, cos RE dealers are looking more and more like it. Stop tring to shoehorn your idiotic MAGAisms into everything. It ends up looking more and more desperate.
Royal Enfield showrooms are really well designed. They look like a cool studio and you can just hang out there for hours just looking at the bikes and the gears.
what i love about sid is that he essentially took over a company which was basically functioning like a typical Indian government run office and changed it into this new age manufacturer which not only caters to its core audience but also to modern biking enthusiasts with modern lineups and bikes which enables new bikers to get hang of biking easily. The company is authentic yet modern , respects its cultural yet doesn't shy away from trying out new ideas . For a guy like me , who hated old REs because how sluggish they were and how ancient their mechanicals were , Sid has changed the tides and made me love their new age designs.
I think if Siddhartha Lal had a serious background in Finance, he wouldn’t have focused on actually fixing the problems of the product itself and he would have just tried to play with the numbers or acquire more adjacent companies as too many CEOs with a strict finance background do.
Above all that, what new to company ceo would grab the product and bugger off on a holiday almost straight away from taking the reins of the company? One that knew enough, that he needed to get to know his companies product and meet the customers. See first hand the issues, and then he can formulate a plan to resolve them. Not to mention a CEO that will be talked about in the future, as an example of how to get to know your company and lay the foundations of turning it around. Then how to execute that turn around!
What an awesome video! I just drove the new Himalayan and its a really really good bike for what it is! I'm even thinking about selling my 800 BMW for one of those. Just because I don't really need all this power of the BMW.
You might want to try the new 450 Himalayan, its a bit more powerful & refined than the old 411. Coming from a 800 you might not like the lack of power in the old one.
Few years ago I went around the Royal Enfield factory in Chennai had a guided tour. The sound of the engine is iconic. I also lived near Redditch where the original factory was located.
I love my Himalayan too, 2023 mod, it gets used as a 2up ride nearly every weekend. I doubt I will own another bike again, as I am elderly, and this bike just suit's me, us perfectly. Great bio on Sid, I would kiss him if I could even as a bloke that I am. He gave me something to yearn for, and get me back to riding.
Thank you for taking up this idea and turning it into a documentary. It means a lot to our community. I'm looking forward to showing this to my little brother as a trailer video and an introduction to this brand.
This was a lovely video, you've really managed to capture all the right bits! I worked at Royal Enfield for almost 10 years and was fortunate enough to be part of this story & part of the testing & development of the OG himalayan (some shots of me in your video too 😉 ).
This documentary has revealed A Heroic CEO Siddharth Lal I am ashamed of not knowing about him till date. But Sadly this documentary is just the first half ,I mean incomplete. Please make a full version soon.. God Bless
23:15 thats my brother! He was in the Rides and Communities department all these years. Now in the R&D, Testing department for the upcoming big bike (dont ask me which bike is coming up) Was surprised to see that clip haha.
Himalayan is my first and only bike. It's been a lot of fun and has a ton of character. Lots of people ask me about it. I use it on BDR's with friends who have DRZ400 and KLE650's and have no problems keeping up. Looking forward to evaluating the new Himalayan.
Probably KTM will soon be bancrupt. Stock value went down 40% this year. And then look at the development RE has done. Also some chinese brands are really doing well, like CFMoto who cant keep up with the demand for the 450! Europe is clearly thrown out of the boat while the east takes over the rudder.
I remember when Americans would order the old Enfields and use them as show pieces like old pedal Singer Sewing machines. Non working new Antiques made with slot screws, bad welds, and sloppy paint. I forgot the built in rust. It is good they came back to life.
I am well aware of the History of Royal Enfield and of all of their Advertising. I was not interested in any of their Models until they came out with the new Liquid cooled Himalayan, Now I am interested in one.
i have this bike now for 4 months( 9000 km ) and its ok but top heavy, especially when tank is full and with lagguage for touring. im switching to something less heavier.
All your amazing videos, made with passion to tell a gripping story. And, to Sid, making all the managers ride an RE to see all the problems was genius.
Very good story. Sid should be proud of his achievements. In Sid's hands, Royal Enfield will only get better, which is beneficial to the company, those whose livelihood depends on it, and the customers who benefit from a fine product. Best of luck Sid.
Royal Enfield originally started as just "Enfield" and one of the oldest bike brand in the world. Royal name was given by eicher group which was new 26 years old ceo.
I ride 950 ADV and I respect the Himalayan. My bike is 20 years old and it requires constant attention. If youre not handy with tools it would be a nightmare. Himalayan may be a little underpowered turd which is being hated on from big bike guys but at the end of the day its million times better to ride a Himalayan than to fantasize about riding a GS or 1290 Super Adventure which you can not afford. Any motorcycle is better than no motorcycle.
Eicher motor ows an apology to me ... I bought thunderbird 2004 350cc, i suffered....i still have it never sell it, not because i love the bike, just because i stick with my equipment even if its faulty.
I have this vehicle since 2004 all your marketting and sales skills are useless when it comes to create a real reliable motorcycle similar to honda and kawasaki....you are selling underpowered old junk and please improve..... Your service center is full of crooks and yiu dont sell parts of old vehicles....
Just one thing I want to say to the world. STOP CALLING RE A BRITISH MOTORCYCLE BRAND, THE BRITISH ROYAL ENFIELD DIED AND IT ABSOLUTELY DECAYED IN THE GROUND AS OF NOW. The new Royal enfield brand is thoroughly Indian, made for India (of course it will work all over the world as it's made for India) But just stop it with, it a British motorcycle brand now Indian no it's Indian motorcycling Brand period .
I understand the comment section is a fuckfest of RE fans. I dont think u shd be gloryfying this idiot unless u get paid or something bro. There is exceptional about this CEO or this company.
I don't know in what world she saved them?? The year before she had a Royal Enfield, they were the top sellers in France surpassing Honda. I think they were doing fine before her.
So basically Sid copied the HD Marketing Model, Genius. Then took Kawasaki's KLR model and made it smaller for petite people. The KLR will Toast RE Himalayan in every respect. I have owned both to compare.
I am motorbike mechanic they are so bad we refuse to work on them now between frames breaking and constant logical problems would not recommend one of these bikes to anyone
I m and engineer ( electrical ) have worked with ultra heavyweight mining equipments .. that includes working with hydraulics, mechanical,electrical , electronics …. And I own a 2018 classic 350 , I have no problem with my bike . I love it and it’s breez to ride … haven’t seen any major problem with my bike . Mechanics hate anything that they can’t figure out ….
there were instances the first version of himalayan had frame failures and then they changed the alloys / beefed up the frame. so pretty sure ure talking about 5-7 years ago…
If you are a mechanic, you should be happy about them breaking down. They sell in very high numbers, and if most of them breakdown as you say, you'll have oppurtunities to expand your business.
Sid's genius was spotting that the "BIG" ADV bikes were Too Much for most riders. Too Much Cost, too much complexity, too much SPEED. Yes, they were/are great in the circumstances they were designed for - open desert & tundra - but they terrified the average rider who might want to go offroad in a small way, on local trails through woods, or through a rutted out gravel road. The Himalayan is great for this sort of thing, as it has enough grunt to chug through darn near anything at a pace that the average or new rider feels comfortable at, and at a price that is sensible. When you can buy a new Himalayan for less than the point of sale depreciation on a Big ADV bike, why wouldn't you?
As for the rest of the RE range, they all have that most important thing (that is lacking in many modern bikes), character. Yes, there are numerous bikes that are "better" than an Enfield, faster, better handling, more powerful, etc, etc. BUT, the Enfield range hits that sweet spot marked "enough" for many, many riders. Enough power & handling to put a smile on the rider's face without needing to break too many speed limits, or risk hitting the scenery at warp speed. Simple enough that the rider can do most maintenance themselves. All at a price most can afford, and with one of the best guarantee's in the biz...
That's the real genius behind RE's success. Recognizing that many modern bikes had become intimidating to many potential riders, and producing a bike that wasn't scary. A bike that was simple to understand, simple to modify, and simple to live with. A bike who's looks are archetypal "Motorbike", not some strange insectoid thing with a couple of wheels bolted on. Enough "Retro Cool" to catch the eye of the noob rider, while calling back to a simpler time for the more mature rider. A bike for everyone.
Every word of this post is insightfully brilliant. Exactly! This is exactly what Sid Lal has realised and then done. 👍🏾
I really hope they keep innovating.
Internationally, the Himalayan has been a great affordable bike. Newer Chinese entrants like the CFMoto 450 have an unfair advantage with Chinese tech sector being a bit further ahead, so that bike's taken the lower end market by storm. In the Philipines, that's a direct competitor with the Himalayan, and they're both good bikes.
Wishing this company all the best!
@@Qasibr Take a look at the new Himalayan 450. 452cc, water cooled, throttle by wire, integrated google maps, etc...
I love my Himalayan. It’s not perfect but it makes me smile and want to explore every dirt road.
I tried and... maybe next 10 years. Not today. Too simple, too heavy, too weak.
Exactly. I mean, it IS too slow for german roads, but if I get asked about it, I always answer the same thing. The Himalayan is the two-wheeled equivalent to the VW Beetle. It might not be fast, but it WILL take you there, no matter what.
@@mr.trueno6022never loosing thw character despite multiple iterations & emission norms
EURO/BS4 Carburetor to Fi to Euro/bs6 Fi
..Sir, I'm 55 yrs old biker(starting at 4 y, and I have to and I'm pleased toto give you a credit. Thank you for your passion. (the only thing I would change.. Yamaha, Jawa, and another Japanese manufacturers.. Jawa is from Czech Republic ((I know it for sure, I had some a and still living in this country)). I do love your work/content (whatever it's called) and wishing you the best. Stay young, Miroslav
Thanks man! I didn't mean that Jawa was Japanese, I meant Jawa and other Japanese companies... Maybe I should have worded it differently :)
@@KRANKiTJawa and Yezdi is now owned by The Mahindra group which is an Indian Brand and Norton is Owned by TVS again indian , Kawasaki , KTM , Triumph and Husqvarna is again in a partnership with one more Indian Brand Bajaj group . BMW is also in partnership with TVS . Just a food for thought Duke 390 is designed by Bajaj group in India for Indian market .
Every single time I watch on of you videos I am astounded at the work you’ve put into them. Having done some journalism for both cycling and motorcycle magazines in the past I understand how much time researching takes, but you also compile it perfectly as well. Anyone who can find even minor criticisms in your work should put their money where their mouth is and create something similar…I think they’ll be surprised how short they would come up 😉
I'm 41 and Indian and I remember in my childhood, Enfields were mostly used by milk delivery guys (from my limited exposure as a kid). It was a utilitarian vehicle. But Sid Lal transformed it into an aspirational brand and now has gone from strength to strength. I used to own a Classic 500 and loved every bit of it.
Hi I’m Dev from India Owning the Continental GT650 for past 2 years was blissful journey I myself maintain the bike it never seen the service centre from the date of delivery no words to express my feelings this an amazing machine thanks to Uk tech centre who R&D’d and developed this beautiful piece of master piece ❤
Bro you aint a dev. Stfu rasheed lmao
RE is no longer a motorcycle brand.. it has become a lifestyle brand
BTW, it's Cranfield Institute, not University. It provides post-graduate qualifications, is entirely private, costs the earth... and is probably one of the very best engineering/tech/management post grad institutions on the planet. Even to be accpted on a course, you have to REALLY impress the hell out of the senior staff.
Im slowly gaining more confidence in the younger gen. Cheers for this excellent upload!
This guy needs to talk to Harley Davidson. Explain to him how to operate a company
Harley has gone woke. Talk about taking your customers for a ride. Not cool , Harley. Not cool.
@@edsondias6604 Nothing to do with woke (whatever that means) and everything to do with corporate America. Why spend time and effort on engineering, development and production of decent motorcycles when your fan base will pay through the nose for a POS, and then come back and lay down even more cash for rubbish merch?
In fact, H-D is much more like Trump's America, sell a bunch of lies about some sort of "ideology" (that doesn't make sense) and gouge your customers until they die, which they're doiing increasingly frequently because the customer base is aging so rapidly.
I absolutely detest the way RE has gone about its merchandising, it is so much like H-D's. However, because REs are entry level machines, forking out for the merch is still possible. In the case of H-D, it's a company which only seems to make "halo" products, which misses the point of such a tactic.
Harley guys gay
Yeah He make that now some top harly Davidson ( old managers) people work for Royal Enfield in usa.
@@edsondias6604 WTF are you talking about "Woke". H-D has nothing to do with "woke" (whatever that means). If by "Woke", you mean "politically correct", thern that still doesn't make sense.
What H-D has done is make their own market smaller and smaller with every year's model line up, made them ever more inaccesible to newcomers to the brand. They have made up for falling sales by selling more and more H-D branded cr*p and forced their dealers into ever more restrictive (and expensive) exclusive contracts.
You can see that RE must have employed the same guy that created H-D's branded "lifestyle shopping experience" BVS, cos RE dealers are looking more and more like it.
Stop tring to shoehorn your idiotic MAGAisms into everything. It ends up looking more and more desperate.
I love motorcycle history. Thanks for providing stellar content.
My pleasure :)
Royal Enfield showrooms are really well designed. They look like a cool studio and you can just hang out there for hours just looking at the bikes and the gears.
what i love about sid is that he essentially took over a company which was basically functioning like a typical Indian government run office and changed it into this new age manufacturer which not only caters to its core audience but also to modern biking enthusiasts with modern lineups and bikes which enables new bikers to get hang of biking easily. The company is authentic yet modern , respects its cultural yet doesn't shy away from trying out new ideas . For a guy like me , who hated old REs because how sluggish they were and how ancient their mechanicals were , Sid has changed the tides and made me love their new age designs.
Excellent presentation. Again
Stay with it young man.
Thank you!
स्पष्ट अवलोकन, सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण, निष्पक्ष समीक्षा, और अत्यंत सुंदर प्रस्तुति👌👌👏👏।
Im glad nepotism worked for once.
who would have thought
I think if Siddhartha Lal had a serious background in Finance, he wouldn’t have focused on actually fixing the problems of the product itself and he would have just tried to play with the numbers or acquire more adjacent companies as too many CEOs with a strict finance background do.
Above all that, what new to company ceo would grab the product and bugger off on a holiday almost straight away from taking the reins of the company? One that knew enough, that he needed to get to know his companies product and meet the customers. See first hand the issues, and then he can formulate a plan to resolve them.
Not to mention a CEO that will be talked about in the future, as an example of how to get to know your company and lay the foundations of turning it around. Then how to execute that turn around!
Bro made a whole video on Royal Enfield without mentioning the classic 350 and Bullet 350. These bikes actually made RE wht it is today
It's funny because indians still call all the RE as bullet.
@@noone-zl2di True true, cause I have a RE Thunderbird 500, I call it a bullet 😂. The og bike name is just engraved in our brain.
What an awesome video! I just drove the new Himalayan and its a really really good bike for what it is! I'm even thinking about selling my 800 BMW for one of those. Just because I don't really need all this power of the BMW.
It is nice having a bike that you're not afraid of thrashing or dropping... I feel like a Himalayan could be just that
You might want to try the new 450 Himalayan, its a bit more powerful & refined than the old 411.
Coming from a 800 you might not like the lack of power in the old one.
@@kushagraN I said, that I tried the new one :D
Love RE. No one else makes a bike that looks and feels that good at price normal people can afford
What a great story told. Well done for quality info conveyed in an easy-going manner 👍
look how well he and they did, their bikes now are pretty damn good and are unique in so many way, popular? pffft, beyond popular
The original multistrada is GORGEOUS i am still looking to buy one
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Few years ago I went around the Royal Enfield factory in Chennai had a guided tour. The sound of the engine is iconic. I also lived near Redditch where the original factory was located.
I love my Himalayan too, 2023 mod, it gets used as a 2up ride nearly every weekend. I doubt I will own another bike again, as I am elderly, and this bike just suit's me, us perfectly. Great bio on Sid, I would kiss him if I could even as a bloke that I am. He gave me something to yearn for, and get me back to riding.
Great story telling, as always.
Now i want to buy a Royal Enfield ^^
you should my friend.
Definitely don't,you WILL regret it
@@ANILTV82 what issues are you facing with the bike?
Beautifully narrated!
Thank you for taking up this idea and turning it into a documentary. It means a lot to our community. I'm looking forward to showing this to my little brother as a trailer video and an introduction to this brand.
Great video! Your content is fantastic! I love watching your research and learning!
Cheers mate!
How I enjoy watching your productions. Congratulations. Greetings from Poland. Here Royal has a new life. May the importer not spoil it.
That was a really well thought out video. Royal Enfield are just great!
The new one is even better. Basically the same price but enough power to also go on the highway
This was a lovely video, you've really managed to capture all the right bits! I worked at Royal Enfield for almost 10 years and was fortunate enough to be part of this story & part of the testing & development of the OG himalayan (some shots of me in your video too 😉 ).
Really? Which ones? I'm glad I got it right with the story :)
I am proud Himalayan 450 owner...and I smile every time i see it❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great video! I've been on the fence about purchasing a new Himalayan 452, but I think you've convinced me.
This documentary has revealed A Heroic CEO Siddharth Lal
I am ashamed of not knowing about him till date.
But Sadly this documentary is just the first half ,I mean incomplete.
Please make a full version soon..
God Bless
Brilliant video, thanks 😀 I love Royal Enfield even more now!
Excellent video, good photography and great narration. New subscriber from.Canada.
I love RE’s simple, retro style. I hope they keep it up and are around for a long time.
23:15 thats my brother! He was in the Rides and Communities department all these years. Now in the R&D, Testing department for the upcoming big bike (dont ask me which bike is coming up)
Was surprised to see that clip haha.
Himalayan is my first and only bike. It's been a lot of fun and has a ton of character. Lots of people ask me about it. I use it on BDR's with friends who have DRZ400 and KLE650's and have no problems keeping up. Looking forward to evaluating the new Himalayan.
Himalayan is why KTM Adv 390 which will launch soon will come with adventure ready suspension and hardware.
Probably KTM will soon be bancrupt. Stock value went down 40% this year. And then look at the development RE has done. Also some chinese brands are really doing well, like CFMoto who cant keep up with the demand for the 450! Europe is clearly thrown out of the boat while the east takes over the rudder.
Thanks for the video!
Nice Video! Didn't get bored!
Your every video is a genuine treat to motorcyclists
I remember when Americans would order the old Enfields and use them as show pieces like old pedal Singer Sewing machines. Non working new Antiques made with slot screws, bad welds, and sloppy paint. I forgot the built in rust. It is good they came back to life.
This is well narrated! Keep up the good work!
I am well aware of the History of Royal Enfield and of all of their Advertising. I was not interested in any of their Models until they came out with the new Liquid cooled Himalayan, Now I am interested in one.
Beautiful bike beautiful video thanks for the video man.
Beautifully present, nice work
Having poor parents does not make you a hero. Atleast Rich kids are blessed with hardworking strong willed individuals
excellent story telling ✨
Cool story. Gives me more appreciation for what I used to consider a heavy, underpowered machine. Even vs the KLR, which is saying something.
i have this bike now for 4 months( 9000 km ) and its ok but top heavy, especially when tank is full and with lagguage for touring. im switching to something less heavier.
Great one! Keep up the good work!
Nicely said!
Cool but I like the old Honda’s still sold in Southeast Asia for little money. And with Honda , quality issues never come up.
And if wasn’t for Noraly Schumacher (aka “Itchy Boots”) the royal Enfield Himalayan wouldn’t be as good as a seller worldwide, as it is now.
Wonderful story and excellent video. Thank you.
Royal Enfield is an emotion ❤
I want one, like that old look.
All your amazing videos, made with passion to tell a gripping story. And, to Sid, making all the managers ride an RE to see all the problems was genius.
Amazing history
Amazing video
Thanks.
Thank you sir!
awesome story awesome video!
wow ... bravo!
❤
What a good video!!
Very good story. Sid should be proud of his achievements. In Sid's hands, Royal Enfield will only get better, which is beneficial to the company, those whose livelihood depends on it, and the customers who benefit from a fine product. Best of luck Sid.
Well, it looks more like a company presentation then reality 😂 I am seeing those daily and quite immune now.
Still waiting for my check to clear
Great commentary!
Royal Enfield originally started as just "Enfield" and one of the oldest bike brand in the world. Royal name was given by eicher group which was new 26 years old ceo.
Are you seriously saying that..😮😂
You need a lesson
After renting one, it's sad it's still around. Very bad
I ride 950 ADV and I respect the Himalayan. My bike is 20 years old and it requires constant attention. If youre not handy with tools it would be a nightmare. Himalayan may be a little underpowered turd which is being hated on from big bike guys but at the end of the day its million times better to ride a Himalayan than to fantasize about riding a GS or 1290 Super Adventure which you can not afford. Any motorcycle is better than no motorcycle.
Proud to own a 2008 Electra 350
KTM could use this guy right now .
ItchyBoots started his vlog using the Himalayan.
What is luck- everything that is beyond your control aligning perfectly in your favour.
The fact that he ended up being a naturally talented CEO doesn’t change the fact that he’s a highly privileged nepo baby.
Well done.
Well Put video 🎉🎉🎉
26? he looks like 45!
Genius!
Inheritance equals nepotism?????
Care to do on the history of KTM and BAJAJ too?
Rich kid gets a new toy and doesn't fuck it up. Thanks, I guess?
What you are doing at @26... 🙄🙄🙄
Very simple, not to say primitive, motorcycles. Nothing to be excited about.
CEOs don’t save a damn thing. Workers do.
A total 🤡 take..
Let me guess, with a broken frame ?
No from overheating and coolant blowouts or electronic malfunctions ill working quickshifters or selling an adventure bike with very stiff suspension
This is only one sided opinions
Eicher motor ows an apology to me ... I bought thunderbird 2004 350cc, i suffered....i still have it never sell it, not because i love the bike, just because i stick with my equipment even if its faulty.
I have this vehicle since 2004 all your marketting and sales skills are useless when it comes to create a real reliable motorcycle similar to honda and kawasaki....you are selling underpowered old junk and please improve..... Your service center is full of crooks and yiu dont sell parts of old vehicles....
Guys this krankit guy is doing paid/biased promotion
Himalayan is one ugly bike....interseptor and super meteor are good looking
@@taratiwadi1532 well, hear the story again. Company was under change during 2004 -10... Products are excellent since 2018 onwards
I’ll be so rich once their wire transfer goes through ...
Just one thing I want to say to the world.
STOP CALLING RE A BRITISH MOTORCYCLE BRAND, THE BRITISH ROYAL ENFIELD DIED AND IT ABSOLUTELY DECAYED IN THE GROUND AS OF NOW.
The new Royal enfield brand is thoroughly Indian, made for India (of course it will work all over the world as it's made for India)
But just stop it with, it a British motorcycle brand now Indian no it's Indian motorcycling Brand period .
I understand the comment section is a fuckfest of RE fans. I dont think u shd be gloryfying this idiot unless u get paid or something bro. There is exceptional about this CEO or this company.
royal enfield has always had quality issues i wonder when that will get fixed.
Sorry, I'm gunna take an '80s Honda Ascot, or old Yamy 400 Enduro, over RE's new unreliable, heavy, clunky, low power "fun."
Why are you talking like fortnine?
and itchy boots
I don't know in what world she saved them?? The year before she had a Royal Enfield, they were the top sellers in France surpassing Honda. I think they were doing fine before her.
Shes saved a bullcrap from not being hit by others….😂
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So basically Sid copied the HD Marketing Model, Genius. Then took Kawasaki's KLR model and made it smaller for petite people. The KLR will Toast RE Himalayan in every respect. I have owned both to compare.
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I am motorbike mechanic they are so bad we refuse to work on them now between frames breaking and constant logical problems would not recommend one of these bikes to anyone
Frames breaking? Logical problems? Can you plz give some more details. Thanks!
Is it in the past or present now?
I m and engineer ( electrical ) have worked with ultra heavyweight mining equipments .. that includes working with hydraulics, mechanical,electrical , electronics …. And I own a 2018 classic 350 , I have no problem with my bike . I love it and it’s breez to ride … haven’t seen any major problem with my bike . Mechanics hate anything that they can’t figure out ….
there were instances the first version of himalayan had frame failures and then they changed the alloys / beefed up the frame. so pretty sure ure talking about 5-7 years ago…
If you are a mechanic, you should be happy about them breaking down. They sell in very high numbers, and if most of them breakdown as you say, you'll have oppurtunities to expand your business.
RE makes pathetic bike... I sold meteor 350 with 7months after having issues every week😑😑
I have a GT650 and it’s been flawless.