A few months ago, myself (WR250R) & a mate (Himi 450 ) rode from Perth to Warakurna via the Gun Barrel highway back down the GCR, old Laverton rd back to Perth via dirt roads. 4600 km approximately. Himi stock except for tyres and lge screen. The Himi took it all in its stride. No issues, no reliability issues, she just soldiered on. The suspension showed its limit ( relentless corrugation ) as most bike do on this ride. The side stand to short and foot to narrow. Bare in mind, we were carrying spare fuel, water, food ect as you do on a Remote ride like this. I believe this bike is very capable of going further than most riders capability. A few tweaks ie Suspension with remote preload rear. Tweak the front suspension and other personal tweaks and you’ve got a good ride with change to spare for trips and mods.
If only I knew you were out my way. I live literally a few hundred meters from those tracks. Been in the millions of times. You were doing a loop around a really awesome lookout not too many people know about.
Hi Josh, I’ve been watching a whole heap of people riding knees Royal Enfield Himalayan 450s around India and I must say I am very impressed. Unfortunately I only got one leg otherwise I’ll be out buying one. I reckon. I’ll be a fantastic bike with a bigger tank to travel around Australia on mostly dirt whenever you get a chance I don’t believe you need a 900 for a 1200 motorbike to do the job, the Himalayan seem to just do it anyway that’s my opinion and it probably doesn’t mean much , Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 I’m on the big island 🏝️
I thought you might get around to giving it a run. Just picked up some Motoz Ralz tyres for mine (same paint), sorely needed, as you seemed to have found out 🙃 Done one 2400k trip so far & planing another after I fit the Ralzs, factory tyres were OK until I hit a bit of wet slop, and it got scary fully loaded at 9pm while I was almost at my bro's bush block. I found I still had at least 5lt of fuel left after the light came on. Road another 30+k, sweating, next morning it only took 12.5Lt to fill. Now I know
I rode this bike off-road in the UK muddy single track and the stock tyres just don’t cut it. Everything else about the bike is great! Although I went for the MT450 in the end the RE was a close second for me.
Whats with all the DRZ lads jumping on a new horse atm lol..... Next Lance will be showing up with a ktm under his ass haha, Lucky I just dropped me first ep a few days ago on the DRZ, to keep the stables loaded with the OG suzuki, :) have a sus mate, (on my other channel of the same name) you and Lance got a shout out for the inspiration ' titled appropriately heh... All jokes though, good to see your getting some great ops to test out some other wheels through the channel mate.
@@Morphic-Realms. haha don’t stress mate, the trusty DRZ is still here locked and loaded ready to go. I’m just stoked to be able to ride some different bikes and see how they go. Haven’t forgot where it all started yet though 😜🤙🏼
I get they want the cheapest tyres on it to sell the bike, but dealers selling adventure bikes with road tyres on are the worst. Who’s going to road test a new bike at the local Kmart carpark? What DJI remote mount are you using on the handlebars? Or is it a home made thing
Hey Josh, great channel mate! I look forward to it each week. Have a question of the location you are riding into this video? I’m moving to Sunshine Coast and looking forward tracks to ride and this look like a good one. Cheers Rod
@@rodneystrike4982 it’s south west of Brisbane but that’s about all I can say mate. 😁 If you’re on the Sunshine Coast you’ll have plenty of options around glass house mountains, Kenilworth, Imbil, Jimna. I wish I was closer up that way!
A few months ago, myself (WR250R) & a mate (Himi 450 ) rode from Perth to Warakurna via the Gun Barrel highway back down the GCR, old Laverton rd back to Perth via dirt roads. 4600 km approximately. Himi stock except for tyres and lge screen. The Himi took it all in its stride. No issues, no reliability issues, she just soldiered on. The suspension showed its limit ( relentless corrugation ) as most bike do on this ride. The side stand to short and foot to narrow. Bare in mind, we were carrying spare fuel, water, food ect as you do on a Remote ride like this. I believe this bike is very capable of going further than most riders capability.
A few tweaks ie Suspension with remote preload rear. Tweak the front suspension and other personal tweaks and you’ve got a good ride with change to spare for trips and mods.
If only I knew you were out my way. I live literally a few hundred meters from those tracks. Been in the millions of times. You were doing a loop around a really awesome lookout not too many people know about.
Nice one Josh, good to get your opinions on other light adv bikes - rock on.
Hi Josh, I’ve been watching a whole heap of people riding knees Royal Enfield Himalayan 450s around India and I must say I am very impressed. Unfortunately I only got one leg otherwise I’ll be out buying one. I reckon. I’ll be a fantastic bike with a bigger tank to travel around Australia on mostly dirt whenever you get a chance I don’t believe you need a 900 for a 1200 motorbike to do the job, the Himalayan seem to just do it anyway that’s my opinion and it probably doesn’t mean much , Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 I’m on the big island 🏝️
@@bishopkinlyside8477 thanks for watching legend. 🤙🏼
You certainly don’t need a big cc bike to ride across the country. Any bike will do. 🤙🏼
Nice video. Hope your not too sore for long. I hope the local council watches this and sets up some trail cams to catch those grubs.
Indian makers crank out high-quality bikes that deliver insane value for money across all price ranges.
@@HarshParmaar-oy8kx looks that way. Hopefully reliability of these things is solid too.
All the ingredients for a nice fall 😂 wrong tyres abs is on etc
I thought you might get around to giving it a run. Just picked up some Motoz Ralz tyres for mine (same paint), sorely needed, as you seemed to have found out 🙃 Done one 2400k trip so far & planing another after I fit the Ralzs, factory tyres were OK until I hit a bit of wet slop, and it got scary fully loaded at 9pm while I was almost at my bro's bush block.
I found I still had at least 5lt of fuel left after the light came on. Road another 30+k, sweating, next morning it only took 12.5Lt to fill. Now I know
Nice one mate, looks like a good all-rounder - classic stitch up with stock tires!
@@DIRTFARE thanks mate! Yea some more aggressive tyres would change the bike big time I reckon.
You definitely would change the tyres on the bike to proper Trail like tyres
@@bishopkinlyside8477 yea I sure would.
I'm confused as to how ABS would help get you over a slippery log or through a hole. I would've thought that would be the area of traction control.
@@the_explorerist sometimes I speak before I think. 😂 I would have meant traction control but this bike doesn’t have that anyway. 🤷🏼♂️
I look at my Himi as been a explora bike. It may be slow but it will get you there. Tractor on two wheels. 😉
@@dwaynebishop4453 that’s it mate! Thanks for watching
I rode this bike off-road in the UK muddy single track and the stock tyres just don’t cut it. Everything else about the bike is great! Although I went for the MT450 in the end the RE was a close second for me.
Great review, seriously considering one myself, currently have a DRZ , just unsure about the extra weight when I need to pick it up.
For the $$ it's a bloody good bike.
Ano que vem eu vou lançar essa máquina na minha garagem. Se Deus quiser 🙏🏻
Does your loan agreement prohibit you from swapping the tires?
people use this from alaska to argentina rides
Whats with all the DRZ lads jumping on a new horse atm lol..... Next Lance will be showing up with a ktm under his ass haha, Lucky I just dropped me first ep a few days ago on the DRZ, to keep the stables loaded with the OG suzuki, :) have a sus mate, (on my other channel of the same name) you and Lance got a shout out for the inspiration ' titled appropriately heh...
All jokes though, good to see your getting some great ops to test out some other wheels through the channel mate.
@Morphic-Realms. I was thinking the same thing mate... buzza, Josh... who's next?🤔
@@Morphic-Realms. haha don’t stress mate, the trusty DRZ is still here locked and loaded ready to go. I’m just stoked to be able to ride some different bikes and see how they go. Haven’t forgot where it all started yet though 😜🤙🏼
@@_JoshJB_ Oath mate enjoy the opportunities I say..
@@claytonbyers8899 heh Curtis (Anotherguyonabike) was flirting with the cfmoto in his last vid also
He seems to like it @@Morphic-Realms.
I get they want the cheapest tyres on it to sell the bike, but dealers selling adventure bikes with road tyres on are the worst. Who’s going to road test a new bike at the local Kmart carpark? What DJI remote mount are you using on the handlebars? Or is it a home made thing
Could and doing it well is vastly different.
its a looker but hell its heavy AF... not for me, i rather prefer the kove 450 rally
Hey Josh, great channel mate! I look forward to it each week. Have a question of the location you are riding into this video? I’m moving to Sunshine Coast and looking forward tracks to ride and this look like a good one. Cheers Rod
@@rodneystrike4982 it’s south west of Brisbane but that’s about all I can say mate. 😁
If you’re on the Sunshine Coast you’ll have plenty of options around glass house mountains, Kenilworth, Imbil, Jimna. I wish I was closer up that way!
Mmm still think if your on a budget cfmoto 450 best bang for $
@@bigals.ktms.9937 haven’t tried one unfortunately but have heard the same
I don't. I did two test rides on both and ended up ordering the Himi
@BMiobW good for you.
It’s not a dirt bike
@@jimmydickson8854 well obviously
No way?!!! Serious?!! 😮
Woah ! 😮
crappy bike like the DRZ
Does this mean "crappy bike like the Drz", or "crappy bike, I like the Drz " ??? Punctuation is the key...
It's always a learning experience getting on a different bike . I went from a vtr1000f to the mighty Drz.... talk about being an amateur again!!! lol
it means u failed 3rd grade school
@@margarita8442 you again 😂
@@margarita8442 so let us in on it. I failed nothing. Do you dislike Drz's as well as Hima's???