Hi Millsy, yes you should buy one; so long as you're not an adrenaline junky. I've had mine for 12 months now and done 9600 kms. I LURVE my Himmi. I normally ride at 80- 100 kms and I never use motorways as you miss so much of the country you're riding through. The engine has opened up a lot since when she was brand new. She handles corners really well, offroad too. I also love the fact the she consumes at a rate of 2.6 ltrs per 100 kms (105 miles). So long as you like properly riding a bike with all that implies - rather than a 100+bhp where you just twist and go, you'll love owning a Himmi.
Hi Dave, I would say my riding style is more to take in the scenery, than go everywhere at 100mph! So im guessing thats where the himmy perfectly fits. Brilliant, have you had any issues at all? And do you ever feel like, you wished you had more power? Im glad the engine opens up, the ones i test rode had very low miles on the clock. Sounds right up my street, youre selling it to me more and more 😊👍
Gaday mate, I bought a brand new 22/23 model Himalayan and had it now for around 6 months or so, with 1400 klm on the clock, the bike has getting better the more ks i put on it, never had an issue with it if you can get past that strange noise it makes when it's at a certain rev when going up the gears ( sounds rattily) like the big end is worn out, but I heard that because the bike is capable of dessert operation the valve clearances are big allowing for expansion of the engine a high temperature. The power its fine it does the job, it's comfort is great, the clocks are nice, plenty of space to store your gear( once rear racks are fitted) i went through the o no did I buy the wrong bike but the more I ride it i think no this is a great bike and I've had more powerful bikes in my time (iam 54) and i find just puttin along is more enjoyable then a power rush, I also have the royal enfield interceptor another great bike but I find myself on the Himalayan more and more, hope you liked this comment. Ride safe.
Hi mate! Thank you for going so in depth, really appreciated 👍 really useful information, and definitely making me want one more! I think this is going to have to be my next bike. Ride safe Cheers MoW
I had one for a little under a year and unfortunately over time it became a bit underwhelming. Of course this is only my personal experience and there are people out there who swear by them but I just found it wasn't the bike for me if I needed to cover any distance, found it fatigueing and hard work on the motorway and I did once go to Cornwall on it, two up with luggage that's when I decided it had to go but as a sunny Sunday bike on country roads I also couldn't fault it
I can't be a lot of help as I have never ridden one but I did have a 1982 400cc Honda back in the day and kept it for 26 years. It did everything that I needed including Lands End to John-o-groats but avoiding motorways for most of the trip. Obviously that is not a like for like comparison but my point is that any bike will do what you are wanting to do. For me the look and feel of a bike are the determining factors when buying.
I picked up a bargain Himaayan last year. One year old,158 miles on the clock,158 isn't a typo. I've put 4200 miles on it,loved every minute. But I always ride alone so don't have to take others into consideration. Great mpg,easy and cheap servicing,spare parts are dirt cheap compared to Japanese bikes.
The bike is a bigger version of the Van Van/Yamaha TW. Too much HP will defeat it's intended purpose. It's a go anyway affordable workhorse that is easy to ride and maintain. Higher Speeds and HARD acceleration was NOT on the Plans for this MULE.
Had mine since May and done 1200 miles, been great. Def needs a bit of riding in to loosen up the engine. Did 4hrs plus on the Motorway with full gear at 65/75 was fine but that was due to the weather (lost phone due to moisture). P.s Get a sidestand extender (Hitchcocks) if you camping. Am gonna add a few upgrades soon.
Thanks for the comment, thats very reassuring that you did 4hrs on the motorway 👍 Also thanks for the heads up on the sidestand, think im gna go for the purchase in the spring Cheers MoW
@@millsonwheels4528 Maybe wait for the new Himmy? P.s mine was latest version. Think few changes, well USB and no installed direction thingy (I use earbuds plus phone anyways). Oh the Pannier kit is one of the cheapest. The two side boxes prob enough for your stuff and stick a 40l roll bag on top. For adv riding you ideally want the handguards and the engine guards. (I use 40l roll bag with rok straps n a 30l rucksack)
@MauriceTarantulas yes i have heard about the new himmy, but not properly seen any pictures yet, plus I love the price and the looks of the current himmy. I was wondering about the luggage, as top boxes seem like a ridiculous amount of money. They do look good with the panniers, did you go for the black, or aluminium finish? Cheers MoW
@@millsonwheels4528 No I went with oxford roll bag 50l and a lomo backpack plus rok straps around £100 ish. Was saying the Enfields panniers are some of the cheapest (sturdy, lockable etc) so if you can get them throwm in at say half price its def worth considering. I got everything in my roll bags but having a lockable solution and the rear one to store helmet very handy! (The metal ones of course weigh more). I personally think Roll bags or lomo saddlebags look better. Moshka and Givi I think another... Every hr or so find myself stopping and checking the straps are tight! (You can use a strap under rear seat its a fiddle, I actually bodged off a plastic dampener thingy as trying to get a heavy bag n strap n rear seat on in rain super tricky).
@MauriceTarantulas thats a good shout! Might try and get the hard panniers as part of a deal "fingers crossed" then get a roll bag 👍 Cheers for the comments, really helpful and appreciated 👍 Cheers MoW
Hi Millsy, yes you should buy one; so long as you're not an adrenaline junky. I've had mine for 12 months now and done 9600 kms.
I LURVE my Himmi. I normally ride at 80- 100 kms and I never use motorways as you miss so much of the country you're riding through.
The engine has opened up a lot since when she was brand new. She handles corners really well, offroad too.
I also love the fact the she consumes at a rate of 2.6 ltrs per 100 kms (105 miles). So long as you like properly riding a bike with all that implies - rather than a 100+bhp where you just twist and go, you'll love owning a Himmi.
Hi Dave,
I would say my riding style is more to take in the scenery, than go everywhere at 100mph!
So im guessing thats where the himmy perfectly fits.
Brilliant, have you had any issues at all? And do you ever feel like, you wished you had more power?
Im glad the engine opens up, the ones i test rode had very low miles on the clock.
Sounds right up my street, youre selling it to me more and more 😊👍
Gaday mate, I bought a brand new 22/23 model Himalayan and had it now for around 6 months or so, with 1400 klm on the clock, the bike has getting better the more ks i put on it, never had an issue with it if you can get past that strange noise it makes when it's at a certain rev when going up the gears ( sounds rattily) like the big end is worn out, but I heard that because the bike is capable of dessert operation the valve clearances are big allowing for expansion of the engine a high temperature. The power its fine it does the job, it's comfort is great, the clocks are nice, plenty of space to store your gear( once rear racks are fitted) i went through the o no did I buy the wrong bike but the more I ride it i think no this is a great bike and I've had more powerful bikes in my time (iam 54) and i find just puttin along is more enjoyable then a power rush, I also have the royal enfield interceptor another great bike but I find myself on the Himalayan more and more, hope you liked this comment. Ride safe.
Hi mate! Thank you for going so in depth, really appreciated 👍 really useful information, and definitely making me want one more! I think this is going to have to be my next bike. Ride safe
Cheers MoW
I had one for a little under a year and unfortunately over time it became a bit underwhelming. Of course this is only my personal experience and there are people out there who swear by them but I just found it wasn't the bike for me if I needed to cover any distance, found it fatigueing and hard work on the motorway and I did once go to Cornwall on it, two up with luggage that's when I decided it had to go but as a sunny Sunday bike on country roads I also couldn't fault it
Yes thats what i was worried about, especially the motorway miles! Thanks for the comment. Really helpful
Cheers MoW
I can't be a lot of help as I have never ridden one but I did have a 1982 400cc Honda back in the day and kept it for 26 years. It did everything that I needed including Lands End to John-o-groats but avoiding motorways for most of the trip. Obviously that is not a like for like comparison but my point is that any bike will do what you are wanting to do. For me the look and feel of a bike are the determining factors when buying.
Thanks for your comment mike, thats really helpful! Think im leaning towards a purchase.
Cheers MoW
I picked up a bargain Himaayan last year.
One year old,158 miles on the clock,158 isn't a typo.
I've put 4200 miles on it,loved every minute.
But I always ride alone so don't have to take others into consideration.
Great mpg,easy and cheap servicing,spare parts are dirt cheap compared to Japanese bikes.
Cheers for the comment mate, really appreciated, wow 158 miles! You found a steal there!
Cheers MoW
The bike is a bigger version of the Van Van/Yamaha TW.
Too much HP will defeat it's intended purpose.
It's a go anyway affordable workhorse that is easy to ride and maintain.
Higher Speeds and HARD acceleration was NOT on the Plans for this MULE.
I like my helmet personally 😊
Dont think it quite goes with the 350 classic vibe
Had mine since May and done 1200 miles, been great. Def needs a bit of riding in to loosen up the engine.
Did 4hrs plus on the Motorway with full gear at 65/75 was fine but that was due to the weather (lost phone due to moisture).
P.s Get a sidestand extender (Hitchcocks) if you camping. Am gonna add a few upgrades soon.
Thanks for the comment, thats very reassuring that you did 4hrs on the motorway 👍
Also thanks for the heads up on the sidestand, think im gna go for the purchase in the spring
Cheers MoW
@@millsonwheels4528 Maybe wait for the new Himmy?
P.s mine was latest version. Think few changes, well USB and no installed direction thingy (I use earbuds plus phone anyways).
Oh the Pannier kit is one of the cheapest. The two side boxes prob enough for your stuff and stick a 40l roll bag on top. For adv riding you ideally want the handguards and the engine guards. (I use 40l roll bag with rok straps n a 30l rucksack)
@MauriceTarantulas yes i have heard about the new himmy, but not properly seen any pictures yet, plus I love the price and the looks of the current himmy.
I was wondering about the luggage, as top boxes seem like a ridiculous amount of money. They do look good with the panniers, did you go for the black, or aluminium finish?
Cheers MoW
@@millsonwheels4528 No I went with oxford roll bag 50l and a lomo backpack plus rok straps around £100 ish.
Was saying the Enfields panniers are some of the cheapest (sturdy, lockable etc) so if you can get them throwm in at say half price its def worth considering.
I got everything in my roll bags but having a lockable solution and the rear one to store helmet very handy! (The metal ones of course weigh more). I personally think Roll bags or lomo saddlebags look better. Moshka and Givi I think another...
Every hr or so find myself stopping and checking the straps are tight! (You can use a strap under rear seat its a fiddle, I actually bodged off a plastic dampener thingy as trying to get a heavy bag n strap n rear seat on in rain super tricky).
@MauriceTarantulas thats a good shout! Might try and get the hard panniers as part of a deal "fingers crossed" then get a roll bag 👍
Cheers for the comments, really helpful and appreciated 👍
Cheers MoW
Have a test ride on a SWM 6days, same price, cc, less weight and more power.
I dont know much about SWM, i will have to have a look 👍
If you ride with mates and they stick to speed limits then where is the problem? Buy the bike you want not them.
Good point mike 👍 thanks for the comment
Cheers MoW
no, Hima heavy and weak ...!
Compared to what?.
For the price of a Honda CRF you could buy a brand new Himalayan and a low mileage ZZR600.