That was a great ride, I'm happy with that performance, I'm 64, so I'm not out to bust a gut, Ive watched many reviews, but this is the best as I'm in NZ.
You're right about the riding position. The weight is more centered, like a road bike. Scramblers are great on gravel roads, just not a match for any dual sport or ADV bike with a larger front wheel - and with less weight plowing in the rough stuff. I rode part of the TAT with a fellow on a DRZ Super Moto. Even with knobbies installed, he was not able to keep up.
congrats on your new bike Johnny, haven't seen you Ya-who-in so much about any bike I've seen ya on (-: Hee hee you drove across the country on a vespa and didn't have so much to say my friend. Nice vid there
Good description for Royal Enfield...lugging around. I tested a Hunter and it took a long time to get to 60mph and then wouldn't go much higher. My Speed 400 is supposed to arrive this month.
Definitely more off-road oriented tires would be a huge improvement on the trails at the expense of on road handling, just like anything else out there. Then again there is a limit to tubeless off road tires, so definitely no single track but anything else outside this and extreme dirt riding could be a go with proper tires. Add a windshield and throw some soft luggage and you have your own adventure bike
I would guess the 19" front coupled with the more vertical steering head angle and the extra weight will make the sand two track riding feel more unstable than a Himalayan having a 21" front and lower overall feel to it.
Im not surprised it wasn't as confident offroad as the DR650 which is a proper dual sport vs a street bike with 19inch rim and a little extra suspension travel. But I would have expected it to be relatively comfortable on the sort kf terrain you rode. I wonder if the wet conditions played into it. Solid vid, looking forward to more impressions! How tall are you btw?
I just purchased my Scrambler 400. I cannot wait to get it out on the road.
That was a great ride, I'm happy with that performance, I'm 64, so I'm not out to bust a gut, Ive watched many reviews, but this is the best as I'm in NZ.
Great ride! Can't wait for mine to arrive!
Sometimes a gloomy day makes for good filming---no shadows or glare and whatnot. Love seeing those South Carolina pine forests! Thanks.
Very interesting take on your experience yesterday, John.
A very thoughtfull review. Loved it. Been driving her for 2 months now in India, its been a wild time.
Looks like a blast - congrats on the new bike Pow!
very nice video, bro. thx
You're right about the riding position. The weight is more centered, like a road bike. Scramblers are great on gravel roads, just not a match for any dual sport or ADV bike with a larger front wheel - and with less weight plowing in the rough stuff. I rode part of the TAT with a fellow on a DRZ Super Moto. Even with knobbies installed, he was not able to keep up.
This is therapeutic
If I could give a 2 thumbs up I would. I really appreciate your objective and personal review. All other reviewers have simply been sales related.
congrats on your new bike Johnny, haven't seen you Ya-who-in so much about any bike I've seen ya on (-: Hee hee you drove across the country on a vespa and didn't have so much to say my friend. Nice vid there
Johnny,
Great video! Thanks for doing it.
Good description for Royal Enfield...lugging around. I tested a Hunter and it took a long time to get to 60mph and then wouldn't go much higher. My Speed 400 is supposed to arrive this month.
Cool lookin bike JP. Hard to tell but the engine seemed a lot more refined than the himi. Thanks for the video.
Definitely more off-road oriented tires would be a huge improvement on the trails at the expense of on road handling, just like anything else out there. Then again there is a limit to tubeless off road tires, so definitely no single track but anything else outside this and extreme dirt riding could be a go with proper tires. Add a windshield and throw some soft luggage and you have your own adventure bike
I would guess the 19" front coupled with the more vertical steering head angle and the extra weight will make the sand two track riding feel more unstable than a Himalayan having a 21" front and lower overall feel to it.
Im not surprised it wasn't as confident offroad as the DR650 which is a proper dual sport vs a street bike with 19inch rim and a little extra suspension travel. But I would have expected it to be relatively comfortable on the sort kf terrain you rode. I wonder if the wet conditions played into it. Solid vid, looking forward to more impressions! How tall are you btw?
I like to over dress for cold weather. I never regret it.