Putting the Himalayan on a steep grade mountain highway to see if it has the power to climb at speed. I also conduct a more accurate fuel economy test at the same time.
As you influenced some of my extra part purchases and my emotions too you should know this: 3 hours ago I put my hands on the keys of my Himalyan and rode it home. So happy and lookin' forward the adventures to come. Tanks for your videowork.
After tracking 1490 miles in my Himalayan I get an overall mileage of 62mpg with a mix of city and highway riding with an without panniers. My panniers are Givi which are bigger than the RE panniers and technically stick out more. I am also not a small guy at 240lbs. I consider the gas mileage very good. Just did a trip (500miles) with panniers fully loaded and strong headwinds, and mileage dropped to the mid 50s. Not sure why your bike has what I consider bad fuel consumption for this bike.
This was a very informative set of videos. Thank you. I started out looking at the Interceptor 650 to replace my BMW 1200LT then started watching all the Himalayan videos and got swayed that way. Living in SoCal I have miles of freeway to get to the fun stuff so I guess I need to go back to the 650 for more research. I just subbed due to your easy manner of showing your bike off.
I really like my Himalayan but I was fully aware ahead of time that it wasn’t suitable for long highway jaunts... so the lack of power wasn’t a disappointment. The Interceptor 650 was the #2 bike on my list and only lost out to the Himalayan because I ride gravel vastly more than highways. I’m seriously considering trading in my Honda for an Interceptor later this year or early next year though.
Good series of videos on this topic. It's important to remind myself that this is a test of the bike's ability to do something it was not designed to do. It's designed to do something else, and it would not be as efficient at that something else if it were more efficient at this. I am thinking about the episode of Long Way Round where Claudio Von Planta broke his GS and bought an Izh Planeta, and suddenly he was zipping effortlessly around the Mongolian steppe while Ewan and Charlie had to muscle their heavy GS's through the mud. Power means weight; less weight means less power.
Powertronic fitted on my last one (2019), average (UK) 80 mpg,using map 2 on a trip across little wee NZ just prior to xmas I averaged just over 70, thats including traversing our mountain pass twice. This includes about 2 km of 12% grade or steeper on one side of the pass, even managed to get to 50 mph up there. Will be fitting the powertronic to my new one once its broken in. Great vids Mr Voodoo, keep them coming.
This is again a nice excursion, visiting unknown area's highway climbing etc. Himalayan is made for other area's en countryside (adventure). But all your reactions are informative to me on this topic... so thanks vertonen.
Itchyboots makes it look so easy..lol.. One more Gear and Ten more HP and it will be ready for America... and possibly ready for me.. Bike looks nice for the price though.
Good video, it is nice for people to be aware of what they are getting. Bike is more like a Land Rover I feel , goes anywhere, not a highway vehicle, but strong, easy to repair and a good price.
I just found this video today. UK company making performance mods for Himalayan have developed a revised camshaft. They are claiming it liberates 20% more horsepower (possibly with other minor tweaks to fuelling / intake). It appears that Euro 4 compliance encourages the manufacturers to suffocate the engines in various ways, and the Himalayan stock camshaft is stopping the engine from breathing correctly at higher rpm. They are saing the mod allows you to go one tooth up on the front sprocket, which is really what it needs on the highway. They don't mention in the video that the camshaft is the modification, but if you check top comments, TEC bike parts reply to Mark Simpson, they explain it there. It looks as if they are not yet available for sale, covid delays most likely, but there is also a link to the web store provided. ua-cam.com/video/tAVHo3KovUE/v-deo.html
Thanks for another interesting and informative episode. Maybe you could try this same trip without the panniers and jerry cans. They do present a bit of wind resistance that could be slowing you down, and hurting your fuel mileage. In The Wind
I’m hoping to get a test ride on a himalayan demonstrator next week when I take my Cb500x in to the garage. I like the thought that the himalayan is easy to maintain and the parts are fairly inexpensive. As I live in the North East of Scotland there are lots of minor roads to explore without going near a motorway/highway plus there are some dirt roads to go on as well.
Have you seen the new revised Himalayan? New colours, redesigned tank guards and tail rack, firmer seat, taller windscreen and the Meteor's Tripper navigation module glued next to the original instrument panel. I wonder how much complexity that module will add. Perhaps, you could make a short video about it. By the way, I like watching your videos as well as Ol' Man Ronin's about the Himalayan for some reason. American riding conditions like the highway in your video are very different from those here in India but still I come to channels like yours. Maybe it's the Back to The Future references!
appreciate your effort for the field test. There is no fault in your method and the results do carry a lot of weight. 46.3 mpg translates to about 20 kmpl. It is quite bad no doubt but many factors also contribute, like steep gradient and full throttle most of the time. All I can say is " you got to give it the juice ". Keep riding safely.
I don't consider the 46.3mpg my average fuel economy, this was a pretty extreme test as it was all high rpm riding. I just wanted to see what it would get if I ran nothing but highway speeds through the mountains. ill be doing another test in more normal riding conditions shortly.
@@UncleVoodoo my thoughts for the Himalayan are: I think it is designed for low rpm with sufficient torque to keep you going. As for myself I'd like the bike to have a low idling rev as it gives sufficient decelerating effect to have full control over it and not depend too much on the brakes and gears. Only possible to tune it, when the engine is between warm and hot. Its all in the throttle play to get it going. The bike's engine is old school British design which stood the test of time mated to a minimalist, futuristic chassis design and a very good design indeed. Looking forward for the your next video on average fuel economy. Loved your Videos.
Okay, the Himalayan, on the highway, on a hill ... Great information, thanks. Here 'round New Orleans the _hill_ part isn't a factor unless you want to jump a levee. I can do 70 without feeling that I'm abusing her, but I will keep your video in mind for this year's more extended travels. Wow, ~46 mpg ... my Harley gets that on the highway hills or no hills. I'm giving the Himi to my wife and buying a KTM 390 Adv tomorrow. Two Himis would be nice, but I would like to own a different bike out of curiosity. Oh, Shenandoah ... I long to see you! I've flown over the area, but never ridden there. Maybe I'll go east this year instead of west. Thanks again, S
as an owner, do you think its a good all around bike? im diggin them, mostly id be riding to work, n taking the long way home. id like to be able to take a weekend trip out of state now n then as well. just curious what you thought.
@@buckut84 The Himi is a fun bike. On the trails, on thick mud and reasonable gravel and rocks she will get you out of all sorts of trouble. She's not a heavy bike, but she's not particularly a light bike either. She's no 550 lb.+ sweaty monster though. In town, she attracts all sorts of attention. She's a great social tool. On the highway you may need a larger windscreen but the ride is smooth and she's heavy enough to not be too much at the mercy of the wind. Where she may fall short is on long trips on the Interstate. At 70 I said she was okay, but she's starting to work harder. At 65, no problem. Passing at 65-70mph she's a wee big boggy, but plan ahead and she'll do it. Apart from that, on weekend trips now and then she'd be great. Go for it. S
I found out on my Trail 125 that (since it doesn't have enough hp to do anything on the highway) that dropping a tooth on the front sprocket gave you a lot more HP on the highway, better get-up and go, but the RPMS are screaming. So raising the rear sprocket (instead) just 2 teeth (one tooth on the front is like 3 teeth on the rear) and with stock front sprocket, I have the best of both of both worlds. A little higher RPM on the highway and better off-road gearing. I'd certainly consider doing that for the Himmy. A few more RPMs on the highway would give you better horsepower (and burn more fuel).
What if you downshifted to 4th if you raised your gearing to get more rpm/hp? I’m actually thinking of lowering gearing on mine, would probably pull 5th then. I don’t do highways except when necessary. Thx for fine video. I’m getting about 62.5 mpg in flat Florida
Good test, just wondering if my bs4 would be any better (apparently it has an extra 1.5hp or something like that) my last trip was nearly a thousand miles and I averaged 82 mpg (UK) and the motorway sections 70/75 no issues and not full throttle! Then again I had no really steep hills but I was fully loaded with gear 👍. It's times like those steep hills I miss my kawasaki versys..... The power anyway! Still couldn't be without the himy 😁
the US bike is technically a bs4 since the"bs" (Bharat stage) refers to the emissions standards, our market bikes got the bs6 upgrades but retained the bs4 emissions system.
93 octane petrol during this test (95 is the lowest in the UK) and a UK gallon is a larger quantity than a US gallon. Plus, here in the UK the base petrol is the same across the board be it Texaco/BP etc etc and it's the additive pack which makes the difference in both price and performance. I work at a refinery and UK supermarket fuel is cheap for a reason... it's rubbish. Can't comment on what's in US 93 octane but modern vehicles have knock sensors which help the ECU decide things like ignition timing and injector duration. Basically modern engines run ok on rubbish fuel by reducing power/torque. The better the fuel the bigger the bang/ more mpg/better performance
@@UncleVoodoo dude you know a lot and I have been watching your videos for quite a while now, I can say for a fact that you love to know everything in detail and not on superficial level... Good sir
Good test. I’m wondering if gearing higher would allow to downshift on the hills and not be red lining? Or gearing lower and be higher RPMs but going faster? We need to re-gear one of ours and do a side by side ride, alternating riders to keep it equal LOL.
I just got a proven 65 mpg on my Triumph Thruxton 1200, my Honda NC700X always gets 72-78 mpg. A little single does not mean higher mpg due to it's work load. But the Hima is a nice package for the $$.
May I ask what state that you are in? Also, you mentioned that the Himalayan did better on the hills than your car. For comparison, what kind of car do you drive?
@@UncleVoodoo - Thanks for pointing that out. One advantage that the Himmy has is that it can use low octane gas - good in less-developed countries and for less-developed wallets.
Put a 16-tooth front sprocket on my BS4, along with a K&N air filter, Power Commander ECU and Lextek muffler. Handles the higher gearing easily and revs have dropped from 5000rpm at 100kmh to 4500rpm. Fuel economy (32kmh/litre) is unchanged.
I new what I was getting into when I bought a Tw, now I'd like something similar but for it to be more comfortable at 60- 65 mph. Seems like the 2 bikes have a lot in common. Great video, I know you know about the tw, am I close? Thanks for your time
I knew ahead of time what to expect and while I love it, I try to show that its no low cost wonder bike that everyone should own. its definitely got its limitations and could be hard for some to live with.
Great follow up and conclusion. Thanks for sharing. You ever find an ethanol free fuel station closer to where you reside? Think fuel economy is any better with that vs regular unleaded?
I have found ethanol free fuel fairly locally but im not bothering with it - I think the dealer was full of crap with their diagnosis. if it was due to the ethanol in the fuel, more people than just me locally would be experiencing the same problem and that just isn't happening. now that the Monkey is back in my possession ill be tearing down the head and im betting dollars to doughnuts that I find a bad valve guide or seal. as for the Himalayan- its designed to run on some of the crappiest fuel on the planet, the worst fuel we get here is still probably better than the fuel where the bike originates from.
I’ll be doing another test at “normal” (for this bike) operating speeds and see what I get. I’m assuming the higher rpms, throttle amounts used and climbing mountains on the highway are what we’re seeing with these low economy figures.
Ok ,first off,why would you go on a highway like that unless it was last resort? I don't care what motorcycle you are on, it would be a last resort route. 45 mpg loaded like you were going on an expedition up hill, at that altitude with that crappy winter blend shit ethanol; gas ain't that bad. Thank you for efforts, I am still dreaming. Riding a 2021 CT 125 for now.
I’m still trying to figure out why someone would want one of those bloated under powered bikes when there are so many on the market that are so much better that can be picked up for close to the same price.
I put 100's of hours of research into my decision...side by side videos of RE vs. CRC, KTM, BMW, Kawasaki....watching Ol' Man Ronin, Itchy Boots, Uncle VooDoo, KarmaKaze Moto, RevZilla, and many others.....Pretty sure everyone that has purchased a RE went in knowing that they are NOT designed for highway, but for the back roads and no roads....I will bet.....that I could put several more hours and hundreds more miles on a ride comfortably, while those on other comparable bikes are fighting ass and hand fatigue...Do the others have more power? Sure....but I will take torque on an adventure bike, any day, over HP....that, and price....I needed a payment under 150 per month....RE Himalayan was the ONLY bike that fell into that range....I very seldom ride highway, even in a car.....I live in a rural area, and mostly do rural riding, with some suburban and city travels......
@@trucker-d4161 uuum, I still had to justify my purchase.....and make sure what I was going to buy would be worth my money.....I could have always bought used....that being said...I didn't even start out looking at adventure bikes, or to buy....just window shop....I walked into a dealer looking at the Interceptor and Bullet, just out of curiosity...I was in the middle of rebuilding my Buell.... there happened to be a 2019 Himalayan there....that is when I started my research....
@@luisbraz-ruivo that is correct, I have not ridden this bike that struggles to do highway speeds. I also do not need to ride this bike to know it has outdated technology and is ill equipped compared to its competition. I have taken many cross country trips that involve many miles on major US highways. I will not own a bike for those trips that struggles to maintain speed on those highways. Having the ability to use the performance of your motorcycle to get out of a bad situation is critical to being safe on the highway. If the bike is not capable of that I will not own it. Can someone take this bike across the country? Of course they can. People take mopeds across the country. Do they compromise their own safety when on the highway compared to a more capable bike, absolutely! The Himalayan is capable of moving from one place to another because it has the mechanical requirements to do so. Is it the best choice in terms of technology, design, etc...? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!! These are not opinions they are fact! Torque and horsepower are scientific numbers along with ground clearance, and suspension travel! These are the factors that tell you whether this bike matches up with others in it's category. Someone feelings toward the bike has no relevance in whether this bike matches up with its competitors in terms of performance!
As you influenced some of my extra part purchases and my emotions too you should know this: 3 hours ago I put my hands on the keys of my Himalyan and rode it home. So happy and lookin' forward the adventures to come. Tanks for your videowork.
Revisiting and addressing questions takes serious work. Takes for putting in the work.
After tracking 1490 miles in my Himalayan I get an overall mileage of 62mpg with a mix of city and highway riding with an without panniers. My panniers are Givi which are bigger than the RE panniers and technically stick out more. I am also not a small guy at 240lbs. I consider the gas mileage very good. Just did a trip (500miles) with panniers fully loaded and strong headwinds, and mileage dropped to the mid 50s. Not sure why your bike has what I consider bad fuel consumption for this bike.
The Pit Stop in Lexington. Been there a few times in the past.
This was a very informative set of videos. Thank you. I started out looking at the Interceptor 650 to replace my BMW 1200LT then started watching all the Himalayan videos and got swayed that way. Living in SoCal I have miles of freeway to get to the fun stuff so I guess I need to go back to the 650 for more research. I just subbed due to your easy manner of showing your bike off.
I really like my Himalayan but I was fully aware ahead of time that it wasn’t suitable for long highway jaunts... so the lack of power wasn’t a disappointment. The Interceptor 650 was the #2 bike on my list and only lost out to the Himalayan because I ride gravel vastly more than highways. I’m seriously considering trading in my Honda for an Interceptor later this year or early next year though.
Good series of videos on this topic. It's important to remind myself that this is a test of the bike's ability to do something it was not designed to do. It's designed to do something else, and it would not be as efficient at that something else if it were more efficient at this. I am thinking about the episode of Long Way Round where Claudio Von Planta broke his GS and bought an Izh Planeta, and suddenly he was zipping effortlessly around the Mongolian steppe while Ewan and Charlie had to muscle their heavy GS's through the mud. Power means weight; less weight means less power.
Powertronic fitted on my last one (2019), average (UK) 80 mpg,using map 2 on a trip across little wee NZ just prior to xmas I averaged just over 70, thats including traversing our mountain pass twice. This includes about 2 km of 12% grade or steeper on one side of the pass, even managed to get to 50 mph up there. Will be fitting the powertronic to my new one once its broken in.
Great vids Mr Voodoo, keep them coming.
This is again a nice excursion, visiting unknown area's highway climbing etc. Himalayan is made for other area's en countryside (adventure). But all your reactions are informative to me on this topic... so thanks vertonen.
Itchyboots makes it look so easy..lol.. One more Gear and Ten more HP and it will be ready for America... and possibly ready for me.. Bike looks nice for the price though.
Good video, it is nice for people to be aware of what they are getting. Bike is more like a Land Rover I feel , goes anywhere, not a highway vehicle, but strong, easy to repair and a good price.
That first semi you passed was a C.R. England truck. They’re governed to 60 MPH or 62 if they’re using cruise control.
Good honest appraisal...it does say a lot that himalayan is (ok )at everything...if yu can only have one bike it does well enough...atb ..
I feel the Himalayan is an awesome bike if you only have one bike... and I’ve only had one bike at a time :)
Thanks for this!
Obviously the accessories you've installed will drastically affect performance as well.
Those panniers are about as aerodynamic as a brick. So yea with out them both speed and MPG would probably improve.
great video-most informative
I just found this video today. UK company making performance mods for Himalayan have developed a revised camshaft. They are claiming it liberates 20% more horsepower (possibly with other minor tweaks to fuelling / intake). It appears that Euro 4 compliance encourages the manufacturers to suffocate the engines in various ways, and the Himalayan stock camshaft is stopping the engine from breathing correctly at higher rpm. They are saing the mod allows you to go one tooth up on the front sprocket, which is really what it needs on the highway. They don't mention in the video that the camshaft is the modification, but if you check top comments, TEC bike parts reply to Mark Simpson, they explain it there. It looks as if they are not yet available for sale, covid delays most likely, but there is also a link to the web store provided. ua-cam.com/video/tAVHo3KovUE/v-deo.html
Thanks for another interesting and informative episode.
Maybe you could try this same trip without the panniers and jerry cans.
They do present a bit of wind resistance that could be slowing you down, and hurting your fuel mileage.
In The Wind
I’m hoping to get a test ride on a himalayan demonstrator next week when I take my Cb500x in to the garage. I like the thought that the himalayan is easy to maintain and the parts are fairly inexpensive. As I live in the North East of Scotland there are lots of minor roads to explore without going near a motorway/highway plus there are some dirt roads to go on as well.
Have you seen the new revised Himalayan? New colours, redesigned tank guards and tail rack, firmer seat, taller windscreen and the Meteor's Tripper navigation module glued next to the original instrument panel. I wonder how much complexity that module will add. Perhaps, you could make a short video about it.
By the way, I like watching your videos as well as Ol' Man Ronin's about the Himalayan for some reason. American riding conditions like the highway in your video are very different from those here in India but still I come to channels like yours. Maybe it's the Back to The Future references!
appreciate your effort for the field test. There is no fault in your method and the results do carry a lot of weight. 46.3 mpg translates to about 20 kmpl. It is quite bad no doubt but many factors also contribute, like steep gradient and full throttle most of the time. All I can say is " you got to give it the juice ". Keep riding safely.
I don't consider the 46.3mpg my average fuel economy, this was a pretty extreme test as it was all high rpm riding. I just wanted to see what it would get if I ran nothing but highway speeds through the mountains. ill be doing another test in more normal riding conditions shortly.
@@UncleVoodoo my thoughts for the Himalayan are: I think it is designed for low rpm with sufficient torque to keep you going. As for myself I'd like the bike to have a low idling rev as it gives sufficient decelerating effect to have full control over it and not depend too much on the brakes and gears. Only possible to tune it, when the engine is between warm and hot. Its all in the throttle play to get it going. The bike's engine is old school British design which stood the test of time mated to a minimalist, futuristic chassis design and a very good design indeed. Looking forward for the your next video on average fuel economy. Loved your Videos.
Okay, the Himalayan, on the highway, on a hill ...
Great information, thanks. Here 'round New Orleans the _hill_ part isn't a factor unless you want to jump a levee. I can do 70 without feeling that I'm abusing her, but I will keep your video in mind for this year's more extended travels. Wow, ~46 mpg ... my Harley gets that on the highway hills or no hills. I'm giving the Himi to my wife and buying a KTM 390 Adv tomorrow. Two Himis would be nice, but I would like to own a different bike out of curiosity.
Oh, Shenandoah ... I long to see you! I've flown over the area, but never ridden there. Maybe I'll go east this year instead of west.
Thanks again,
S
as an owner, do you think its a good all around bike? im diggin them, mostly id be riding to work, n taking the long way home. id like to be able to take a weekend trip out of state now n then as well. just curious what you thought.
@@buckut84 The Himi is a fun bike. On the trails, on thick mud and reasonable gravel and rocks she will get you out of all sorts of trouble. She's not a heavy bike, but she's not particularly a light bike either. She's no 550 lb.+ sweaty monster though. In town, she attracts all sorts of attention. She's a great social tool. On the highway you may need a larger windscreen but the ride is smooth and she's heavy enough to not be too much at the mercy of the wind. Where she may fall short is on long trips on the Interstate. At 70 I said she was okay, but she's starting to work harder. At 65, no problem. Passing at 65-70mph she's a wee big boggy, but plan ahead and she'll do it. Apart from that, on weekend trips now and then she'd be great. Go for it.
S
I found out on my Trail 125 that (since it doesn't have enough hp to do anything on the highway) that dropping a tooth on the front sprocket gave you a lot more HP on the highway, better get-up and go, but the RPMS are screaming. So raising the rear sprocket (instead) just 2 teeth (one tooth on the front is like 3 teeth on the rear) and with stock front sprocket, I have the best of both of both worlds. A little higher RPM on the highway and better off-road gearing. I'd certainly consider doing that for the Himmy. A few more RPMs on the highway would give you better horsepower (and burn more fuel).
considering uphill conditions averaging might be affected. still very informative.
I tend to take Nathan Millwards view on the Himalayan as a good benchmark and he rode a postie bike from Sydney to the U.K. all 110cc of it!
What if you downshifted to 4th if you raised your gearing to get more rpm/hp? I’m actually thinking of lowering gearing on mine, would probably pull 5th then. I don’t do highways except when necessary. Thx for fine video. I’m getting about 62.5 mpg in flat Florida
Good test, just wondering if my bs4 would be any better (apparently it has an extra 1.5hp or something like that) my last trip was nearly a thousand miles and I averaged 82 mpg (UK) and the motorway sections 70/75 no issues and not full throttle! Then again I had no really steep hills but I was fully loaded with gear 👍. It's times like those steep hills I miss my kawasaki versys..... The power anyway! Still couldn't be without the himy 😁
the US bike is technically a bs4 since the"bs" (Bharat stage) refers to the emissions standards, our market bikes got the bs6 upgrades but retained the bs4 emissions system.
@@UncleVoodoo ah okay, I never actually knew what the BS stood for! Cheers.
93 octane petrol during this test (95 is the lowest in the UK) and a UK gallon is a larger quantity than a US gallon. Plus, here in the UK the base petrol is the same across the board be it Texaco/BP etc etc and it's the additive pack which makes the difference in both price and performance. I work at a refinery and UK supermarket fuel is cheap for a reason... it's rubbish. Can't comment on what's in US 93 octane but modern vehicles have knock sensors which help the ECU decide things like ignition timing and injector duration. Basically modern engines run ok on rubbish fuel by reducing power/torque. The better the fuel the bigger the bang/ more mpg/better performance
@@UncleVoodoo dude you know a lot and I have been watching your videos for quite a while now, I can say for a fact that you love to know everything in detail and not on superficial level... Good sir
I think your video shows that the bike does pretty well.
Good test. I’m wondering if gearing higher would allow to downshift on the hills and not be red lining? Or gearing lower and be higher RPMs but going faster? We need to re-gear one of ours and do a side by side ride, alternating riders to keep it equal LOL.
It’d prob be like my car, screaming in one gear and lugging in the other. I’m just going to leave mine stock.
I just got a proven 65 mpg on my Triumph Thruxton 1200, my Honda NC700X always gets 72-78 mpg. A little single does not mean higher mpg due to it's work load. But the Hima is a nice package for the $$.
May I ask what state that you are in? Also, you mentioned that the Himalayan did better on the hills than your car. For comparison, what kind of car do you drive?
the state is Virginia and my car is an '07 Prius
@@UncleVoodoo Thanks for the context!
The other thing to keep in mind is your running in very cold dense air, Just think if it was 90+ degrees = Even lower power!.
Max speed is 90Mph or 140kmph, i dont think accessories should slow you down so much.
With a low compression ratio of 9.5-to-1, why do you use 98 octane gas? Does the engine "ping" under load at low rpm?
at about the 0:20 sec mark I pick up the nozzle with my right hand and select the 87octane fuel with my left hand.
@@UncleVoodoo - Thanks for pointing that out. One advantage that the Himmy has is that it can use low octane gas - good in less-developed countries and for less-developed wallets.
Do you have E5 fuel 98? Because here in europe we ride the himalayan on this fuel. Better fuel range.
Put a 16-tooth front sprocket on my BS4, along with a K&N air filter, Power Commander ECU and Lextek muffler. Handles the higher gearing easily and revs have dropped from 5000rpm at 100kmh to 4500rpm. Fuel economy (32kmh/litre) is unchanged.
I new what I was getting into when I bought a Tw, now I'd like something similar but for it to be more comfortable at 60- 65 mph. Seems like the 2 bikes have a lot in common. Great video, I know you know about the tw, am I close? Thanks for your time
The Himalayan does cruise along at 65 no problem, over 70 it starts burning fuel pretty quickly though. It’s like the TW +10/15mph
If you raise the gearing you can drop a gear in the transmission and that will put you in a better/higher RPM to tackle those mountains.
or downshift at 4500 rpm as 5th is an overdrive.
Answers my questions. I’ll need a bigger bike, probably will be a T7.
I knew ahead of time what to expect and while I love it, I try to show that its no low cost wonder bike that everyone should own. its definitely got its limitations and could be hard for some to live with.
Great follow up and conclusion. Thanks for sharing. You ever find an ethanol free fuel station closer to where you reside? Think fuel economy is any better with that vs regular unleaded?
I have found ethanol free fuel fairly locally but im not bothering with it - I think the dealer was full of crap with their diagnosis. if it was due to the ethanol in the fuel, more people than just me locally would be experiencing the same problem and that just isn't happening. now that the Monkey is back in my possession ill be tearing down the head and im betting dollars to doughnuts that I find a bad valve guide or seal.
as for the Himalayan- its designed to run on some of the crappiest fuel on the planet, the worst fuel we get here is still probably better than the fuel where the bike originates from.
@@UncleVoodooThats cool. What better bike to have when the apocalypse transpires. You could break into a liquor store and fuel up on vodka 😃⛽
Seems like something might be off. Claims I've seen are 70 and 80 mpg lowest being 57mpg.
I’ll be doing another test at “normal” (for this bike) operating speeds and see what I get. I’m assuming the higher rpms, throttle amounts used and climbing mountains on the highway are what we’re seeing with these low economy figures.
AB is right, owners are always talking 28-33 km/l (65-75mpg).. can't be that far out. Must be bad 'rithmetick. lol
Try changing the rear sprocket with higher teeth and you will see the difference if you always plan to ride with all that gear
But surely 60ish is fast enough to enjoy those brief glimpses of vistas?
Appreciate ya
BE NICE to SPOOKY ! Got a name does it ?
Wait. Lower octane fuel is okay?
As long as it doesn’t cause pinging it’s ok. Some seem to be able to use it while others can’t.
Ok ,first off,why would you go on a highway like that unless it was last resort? I don't care what motorcycle you are on, it would be a last resort route. 45 mpg loaded like you were going on an expedition up hill, at that altitude with that crappy winter blend shit ethanol; gas ain't that bad. Thank you for efforts, I am still dreaming. Riding a 2021 CT 125 for now.
did you try 1 gear lower ??
is that carb or fuel injection?
Fuel injection
Uncle voodoo! where are you?
snowed in and working overtime.
@@UncleVoodoo Please take care 🙏
I really want to know what the top speed is on that bike?
80-85mph
@@UncleVoodoo not bad for a 400cc
Not a bike for US highways.
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It's pinned, not floored. : D
What is this infatuation with going the, speed. Limit ?
Staying alive .
I’m still trying to figure out why someone would want one of those bloated under powered bikes when there are so many on the market that are so much better that can be picked up for close to the same price.
I put 100's of hours of research into my decision...side by side videos of RE vs. CRC, KTM, BMW, Kawasaki....watching Ol' Man Ronin, Itchy Boots, Uncle VooDoo, KarmaKaze Moto, RevZilla, and many others.....Pretty sure everyone that has purchased a RE went in knowing that they are NOT designed for highway, but for the back roads and no roads....I will bet.....that I could put several more hours and hundreds more miles on a ride comfortably, while those on other comparable bikes are fighting ass and hand fatigue...Do the others have more power? Sure....but I will take torque on an adventure bike, any day, over HP....that, and price....I needed a payment under 150 per month....RE Himalayan was the ONLY bike that fell into that range....I very seldom ride highway, even in a car.....I live in a rural area, and mostly do rural riding, with some suburban and city travels......
@@chicknman72 all of your side by side comparisons didn’t mean much, if you bought for a specific payment.
@@trucker-d4161 uuum, I still had to justify my purchase.....and make sure what I was going to buy would be worth my money.....I could have always bought used....that being said...I didn't even start out looking at adventure bikes, or to buy....just window shop....I walked into a dealer looking at the Interceptor and Bullet, just out of curiosity...I was in the middle of rebuilding my Buell.... there happened to be a 2019 Himalayan there....that is when I started my research....
You have obviously not ridden one of this! Power is not everything.
@@luisbraz-ruivo that is correct, I have not ridden this bike that struggles to do highway speeds. I also do not need to ride this bike to know it has outdated technology and is ill equipped compared to its competition.
I have taken many cross country trips that involve many miles on major US highways. I will not own a bike for those trips that struggles to maintain speed on those highways. Having the ability to use the performance of your motorcycle to get out of a bad situation is critical to being safe on the highway. If the bike is not capable of that I will not own it. Can someone take this bike across the country? Of course they can. People take mopeds across the country. Do they compromise their own safety when on the highway compared to a more capable bike, absolutely!
The Himalayan is capable of moving from one place to another because it has the mechanical requirements to do so. Is it the best choice in terms of technology, design, etc...? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!! These are not opinions they are fact! Torque and horsepower are scientific numbers along with ground clearance, and suspension travel! These are the factors that tell you whether this bike matches up with others in it's category. Someone feelings toward the bike has no relevance in whether this bike matches up with its competitors in terms of performance!