Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 ... What's All The Fuss About ?
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- After watching approximately 1 million hours worth of videos about the Himalayan, I decide to take a test ride and see for myself what all the fuss is about.
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I feel like I've ridden hundreds of miles already with all the reviews of the Himalayan I've watched. Totally in love with this bike. I'm getting one this month.
Hi Oscar, congratulations ... here's hoping for many great trips 😆 Thanks for watching 👍
@@gtube153 Ah thanks very much, can't wait :-)
I Just bought one here in Italy and i'm waiting to go pick It up 😍😍
Hi Stefano, congratulations ... I hope you enjoy every minute riding 😁 Be sure to upload some of your own videos ... Thanks for watching 👍
Io invece ci sto pensando. Thanks for the video. Bye
Hi Fed, Spero che questo video sia stato d'aiuto 😁 Grazie per la visione
You will love it , great investment
Well, the fuss in your case, is probably about the bike being fitted with the TEC Bike Parts camshaft. From what I have read, this does make a useful torque increase over stock, so not really a fair evaluation of the standard Himalayan. I think I would be pushing it to get a “comfortable” seventy mph out of my standard Euro 5 model.
Having said that, I’m happy with mine so long as I keep away from the derestricted roads as much as possible. It’s a great one for the back lanes and on roads with a speed limit of 60 or less.
Hi Mark, I didn't know about the cam on the demo bike until I picked up the Himalayan at the dealer, so this did cross my mind knowing that there would be extra torque and power but for the rest of the ride I could see what else the Himalayan had to offer. I suppose though, it's nice to know there's an upgrade available if the stock performance doesn't suit 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
Useful video for anyone considering buying a Himalayan. I had a test ride, on and off road, for most of a day, and that was enough to convince me to buy one. I do also have a BMW R1250R for longer rides.
Hi Alan, thanks for your comment 😁 It must have been great to have the bike for " most of a day " ... I only had one hour 🙄 Thanks for watching 👍
Ah, I was a student in Newcastle in the late '80's, lived in some dives in Benwell & Fenham, very fond memories of the Toon. Lovely accent, lovely people up there (most of 'em)...
Hi David, I'd like to think I'm included within those brackets 😆 Thanks for watching 👍
What is important is, love ur bike which you own.
Never has a truer word been spoken 😁 ... Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks. Thinking of buying one when the updated BS6 model hits Australia later this year. I've watched all the videos too.... :)
Hi Scott, maybe book yourself a test ride when they are available ... That might help with your decision 🤔 Good luck 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
I bought a 2020 this year and im 6ft 5 and well happy with it. The high tank height makes it a bit better for big riders.
Hi WSD, yeah, great bike and I think Royal Enfield have done a great job also in the ergonomics that seem to suit most riders regardless of size 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
My bike was very tight when I got it. I have 4,200 km on it now and it is considerably more willing to rev then when it was new.
Just imagine when its got 104,200 KM on it 🤔😁 Happy riding 👍
I must admit I really fancy one of these. I live in rural Lincolnshire where most roads are 60 mph speed limit or less and usually covered in assorted farm yard stuff. Iv got an old Harley which I dont ride in the winter, One of these would make a great all year bike for my needs. Iv had a sit on one and a test ride is due. Many Thanks for a great informative video as opposed to the usual reviews.
Hi timholt2907, thanks for your kind comment 😁 I think it sounds like you've pretty much already made your mind up ... best take your debit card with you when you go for that test ride 🤣 I remember feeling quite at home on the Himalayan and such an easy bike to ride ... Thanks for watching 👍
Good video, useful, which I think is the point. It's certainly unfair to compare it to stuff that is 2 or 3 times its value. At the end of the day it looks incredible value for money and folk (ala Itchy Boots) are trending the world on them.
Good video :) . I enjoyed it
Hi Pete, I quite agree, a great bike for the price and with regard to numerous videos out there the Himalayan certainly achieves many tasks very well ... Thanks for watching 👍
No worries, Iam considering a Hymalayan and don't sit through all the videos on UA-cam but I thought yours was really well put together and unbiased. Honestly, veeeery entertaining and informative... that's what UA-cam is all about isn't it :)
Greetings from India keep doing it ❤️
Hi 👋 and greetings to you ... Thanks, I'll try 👍
The camera output film is quite horrid being blurry and guess no gimbal which totally detracts from the content.
Great video, just been out to buy another one sold my 2018 last year for a 500 bullet trails, after some thought I do miss the himalayan hence buying one, they are a great bike easy to work on and built solid not the fastest we know, been riding since 1986 I've had fun back then with speed, just a nice little plodder, keep up the good work.
Hi Chris, actions speak louder than words ... To buy a second Himalayan says it all 😁 Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for posting a useful video . I currently ride a V Strom 650 and I'm thinking of taking one of these for a future test ride . If I did buy one , I would definitely consider options to give it a bit more " poke " for Motorway and Dual Carriageway use .....I recognised a few " landmarks " around Newcastle in the video as I'm nearby in Penrith , Cumbria . Also good to hear some " Geordie Commentary " ........Cheers for the post :)
Hi Michael, if you use motorways and dual carriageways frequently then I agree, a few little mods would pay off after a short while. The Himalayan would be awesome for the roads around Cumbria, some great biking roads in your area 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
I live in the United States in Northeast Ohio not the best of roads except for state routes I used to have fun with Jeeps and Sprint cars I don't plan on riding off road anymore my brain says yes but the rest of the body says no not that. Greetings for the Himalayan riders and the Sprint car mates in Australia and riders in the UK ,my sister rides a Triumph and her husband rides Harley Davidson but I can easily enjoy the Himalayan for a lot less money and go places that they would not dare try riding, besides I can be riding while they are home polishing chrome
Hi mate, I'm a Gateshead lad and it was weird to see m&s on UA-cam ha ha, been stacks of times and got my current bike from them. How did you get away from Westgate Road without some knacker asking you for a tab?!..lol..Great video mate, I've subbed 👍
Hi Mark, great to know my videos are watched locally and a huge thanks for your subscription 😁 As for escaping Westgate Road, that's easy ... I just put my helmet on backwards and never made eye contact 🤣 Thanks for watching 👍
@@gtube153 ha ha, fair play mate lol, good tactic 😆
No way you’ll regret it. Tiger 800 easily the most versatile bike I’ve ever had.
Hi Owen, my son owned a Tiger 800XC which I rode on a few occasions and found it more agile than the Tiger 1200 even with the 21" front wheel and easier to manage off-road, probably because of the weight reduction and front wheel size. However, after reading Triumphs definition of off-roading < found on page 5 of your owners manual > I wonder whether any of the Tigers are built for any rougher trails and if its just an image Triumph are selling ? With off-roading becoming more of an interest I've decided to go with something with an off-road focus ... just not sure which bike to replace it with yet 🤔 With that said though, I've ridden Tigers for nearly eight years and thousands of miles on them enjoying every memory they've given me 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
@@gtube153 I had a 2015 Tiger 800XCx and rode it for 40 ,000Km throughout OZ including some long distance outback trails. I liked the WP suspension, good steering and versatile motor, electronic rider modes and cruise control. What I didn't like?
1) 225Kg + weight / feels like it is up high
2) crap stock windscreen
3) cumbersome to move around by hand in the garage
4) almost impossible to put it on the centre stand
5) fragile ABS plastics
6) Air box access poor/ need to use prefilters when on dirt ( Unifllter)
7) foot pegs were so/so
8) ball bearings in the head stem, not roller bearings!!!
9) low handlebars and too flat/ forward ( need risers)
10) electronics under the battery where it gets wet and muddy= shorts out the main fuse.
11) gear ratios a bit strange/ welded rear subframe ( both changed by Triumph in later models )
12) front brake could have been a little stronger.
Triumph said the tiger was for" light off road duties only", and I agree. I did 13,500 Km on back roads on the Tiger in 21 days, and it didn't let me down. In fact it saved my skin on one occasion. It can do it, but it really is designed for secondary roads, not trails.
I am back riding my ADV modified DRZ400E now, but in wind and highway speeds the lack of weight is not ideal. Hence why I am looking at the Himalayan as a gravel travel bike.
Hi Kym Stock, I laughed and totally agreed with point no.4 you made about the centre stand, my Tiger 1200 is easier than the 800 ... Triumph certainly messed up with geometry there 🤔 and I'm amazed that Triumph employed the services of the legend Ricky Carmichael to promote the new Tiger 1200 with all those HUGE jumps he performed and still in the new Tigers handbook it still reads the same " light off-road, no jumping " etc etc ... 🤷♂️
The Himalayan is also on the heavy side at around 200Kg but the centre of gravity is low so feels lighter, not sure what it'll be like off-road as it was a no no no when asked whilst on my test ride but in theory should be ok, there's certainly billions of videos on UA-cam that show this 😁 You've all ready got a great bike with the DRZ ... Thanks for watching 👍
Just waiting to have the cash to buy one, i think it would suit me, i dont ride fast anyway
Hi Craig, the age old problem of CASH 🤬 Heres hoping you have a little windfall to help 🤞 Thanks for watching 👍
@@gtube153 i have about 40k usd in "game profits" waiting to be hopefully transferred to paypal. i am really hoping that they are not all scams
Great Video Sir ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your kind words and thanks for watching 👍
Yeah camshaft is going to make it more motorway friendly and I bet they changed the gearing a bit as well . So don't expect the standard one to be quite as good.
Hi Rob, nothing was mentioned about the gearing so I'm presuming that was stock, the demo bike would have a couple extra horses and torque ( TEC estimate 20% on stock ) but the rest of the Himalayan was standard and after the ride I was quite happy with regard to the suspension, ergonomics, brakes, comfort etc and agree with most that for the price, you do get a great bike 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
I’m pretty sure M&S haven’t changed the engine sprocket on this demonstrator - just the cam. I changed both cam and gearing on my bike but reverted to original gearing because I still found it too highly geared with the bigger engine sprocket. Increased power and tourque advantage of the Tec cam was lost.
They are prone to randomly stalling even when hot.Mine does it at least once every trip.Bloody dangerous!
Hi Philip, that's not good at all 😔 Have you contacted a Royal Enfield dealer to question this issue 🤔 Thanks for watching 👍
I first looked at the Interceptor 650,then the Meteor 350 but finally after sitting on a Himalayan I bought one I live a little bit in the country with a lot of rough chip and seal roads and some railroad tracks so I thought it is better suited for the type of riding I will be doing at 65 years of age and not riding for 10 years I'm taking a MSF course soon because I have probably forgot a few things I'm not a speed demon anymore being retired mine is a 2021 Rock Red built in January 2021 it just arrived at the dealership in June they were still putting the finishing touches on it in the shop but it doesn't have the tripper navigation unit could be a early model 2021 before they got things rolling to install them it is a little cold blooded on a cold start need to hold the fuel enrichment lever down a few minutes and let it warm up enough after releasing it so it won't stall but once enough heat is built up in the engine it runs fine without stalling. They are a little popular I saw one in my neighborhood before buying and two others after buying one Just a good all around motorcycle if you prefer not to ride 70 mph for any length of time I can be happy riding 60 Max but I doubt I will need to go faster than that where I plan to ride
Hi Paul, congratulations on your recent Himalayan purchase 😁 Don't worry too much about the Tripper Navigation, I've found that going the wrong way usually gives better results 🤣 I've decided to get rid of my beloved Tiger but haven't decided yet which motorcycle will replace it 🤔 Be safe and trouble free wherever you plan to ride ... Thanks for watching 👍
I enjoyed the video and understand what happened in your situation, but rotten tomatoes to the dealer for suppling a modified "test" bike. How can a proper evaluation be done with a bike that has 10-20% more power over a stock one? Also, I know the two bikes have different intended uses, but asking you not to compare it to another motorcycle is a bit shady to me.
Hi, I did realise the engine power and torque would be slightly different but the test ride also offered me an insight to the rest of the Himalayan, for example the ergonomics, comfort, brakes, suspension etc I tried to ride the Himalayan on its own merits purely and not compare it to my Tiger which is three times the cost, obviously the Tiger would win. I agree with many other UA-cam videos as far as, for the price of the Himalayan its a great versatile do it all motorcycle 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
You probably don't want to get rid of your Tiger however, if you want to bike year round and off road and trails then you need a Himmy. Himmy's aren't really made for the expressway although they will do 60 comfortably for long distances without the aftermarket cam, with it a bit more. Cheers
Hi Titanbum 7, I've made the decision to part with the Tiger and opt for a lighter, more off-road focused motorcycle, the task I'm faced with now is deciding which motorcycle is going to be the Tigers replacement 🤔 Thanks for watching 👍
@@gtube153 Good luck with your search. You couldnt go wrong with a Himmy though. They are less expensive (not cheaper) which leaves extra money for the after market add ons to suite your taste. They are also heavier than most other ADV bikes that makes fighting wind or trucker blow by easier than lighter bikes and the 5 speed allows you to crawl over trails and shift less.
They already have two 650's ( more street type) out but next year they are supposed to come out with a 650 Himmy which is more off road worthy if you can wait. Although the 411 is great especially with the aftermarket cam and has been rode all over the world which tells you how good they are AS LONG AS YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM like anything else you want to last. Speaking of, the maintainence on the Himmy's are very basic and easy to do yourself and with the market expanding at Enfield there are more and more shops carrying them.
Even die hard long term Harley riders love the Himmy.
If you haven't already try watching some posts of Itchy Boots as she started with two Himmy's then switched to a 500 honda and this year she is on a 250 Honda. In only 3 years she has put a LOT of miles on bikes riding around the world, literally every continent except North America (USA and Canada which she was forced to abort because of Covid).
There are lighter bikes like the Honda 250 which if you can handle the fast throttle and bounciness can be good too but the choices are getting more and more varied as even Harley Davidson is getting into ADV.
So, Id suggest studying and seeing what others say about their bikes and decide for yourself. Also take test rides because the one riding the bike long term is you no matter what others say. Cheers
@@gtube153 Nathan the postman has several small capacity "off road" bikes he does trial riding days with. He has reviewed them. Might be worth a weekend for you. ua-cam.com/video/_fwSlP3edmk/v-deo.html
Great video bruh
Thanks Mystique Yim ... Really appreciate your kind comment 😁 ... Thanks for watching 👍
@@gtube153 u r welcome brother
@@gtube153 greeting from 🇲🇾, have a nice day bro
This is interesting, the cam upgrade and all. 70mph with a little more to go sounds the same as stock..... Does it make much difference? Is it a bike that requires it?? I don't think so (my opinion). I have a 2018 bs4 model in sleet, bought new, had it 3 years now and 1000's of miles. Been on 1000 miles trips to wales/devon/Cornwall etc. Kept her stock, sits on the motorway at 70/75 all day long fully loaded, climbed any mountain pass I've thrown at her with ease, 80-85 mpg. She has aged very well (i do acf 50 once a year) shes kept outside in a seaside town. Shes an absolute mule and i love it, and never, not once NEEDED more power! Had a kawasaki versys 650 for that but that has long gone as didnt ride it in the end, hurt my shoulders. Cheers.
Hi Dan, I remember reaching 80 MPH and I think there was probably a little more to be had but as we all know the Himalayan was never built for speed. I haven't ridden a stock Himalayan yet so I don't know if it makes much difference but TEC report a 20% increase. If I were to buy a Himalayan, I too would leave it stock until such a time that I needed to replace any parts then probably consider third party aftermarket upgrades ... Thanks for watching 👍
Nice Instant Video. Very Likeable Bike Is The Little Himmy. Just A Note Though. If As The Bike Shop Says This Demonstrator Has The Tec Cam Added. I Think That Might Cost An Extra £200 Squid & It Does Increase The Power From The Stock 24.3 Horses To 28.5 HP.
That's The Theory As Per A Tec , U Tube Video I Have Seen.
So A Traditional Himalayan May Be More Of A Mule Performance Wise To This Super Mule !!
Hi James, the cam from TEC will not only give you a little extra power but also smooth out the lumpiness at lower rpm ... I realised that this demo bike might not be a true representation regarding the engine but overall it would give me some idea what the Himalayan had to offer 🤔 ... Its nice to know though that there's an upgrade available if the stock performance doesn't suit 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for this video, with useful comments, but having a test on this kind of bike , on asphalt roads and in town is a bit pointless,as it is mostly made for dirty and climbing roads .Do you think of an other video on those conditions, because living at the feet of the Pyrénées in France , i think seriously of buying one soon.Thank you.
HI Alain, I understand your comments and if I were to buy this bike it would be used for both road and off-road but unfortunately, off-road testing wasn't allowed ... If I buy this bike, there will definitely be some off-road videos 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
Buy one. Mine loves the dirt and shingle. Weight is down low and they are like a tractor, they prefer to plod along thru the tough stuff
Hi Matty, " Buy one " ... Did you see the link for donations in the description 🤔😉🤣 Thanks for watching 👍
Check out 'Nathanthepostman' here on YT
You could buy 4 REH's for the price of one tiger.
Agree, a reasonably priced motorcycle ... Thanks for watching 👍
What do the squiggely white lines on the road mean?
Hi lobo leathers, could you give a time reference in the video to which white lines your referring to 🤔 Thanks for watching 👍
@@gtube153 all over the video.....3:10 for example
Hi lobo leathers, those zigzag lines basically mean ... No Parking at any time within those zigzag lines. Parking here would block the view for pedestrians and the approaching traffic 😁
I don't think I'm going to watch this entire ride because im curious to know if i b is going to have to bob her way out of Zimbabwe
Hi Martin, I'm sorry but I don't really understand what you're trying to say 🤔 Thanks for watching though 👍
If you are going to test an himalayan, at least take it green laning.
Hi Bill, I only had an hour for the test ride and not sure if there were any green lanes locally 🤔 I got the impression off-roading was a no-no during test rides anyhow 🤷♂️ Thanks for watching 👍
Nice video, particularly how the bike coped on the faster roads. Much as I like to bimble around on minor roads, sometimes I need to use dual carriage ways too.
Hi Twotter, the Himalayan was quite happy sitting at 70 MPH and felt steady, there's also a few extra MPH in reserve for overtaking 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
During the pandemic I have been riding around little back roads on a Honda CB250; purely as entertainment and a get-out-of-lock-down. Having read your comment I realise that what I have been doing is Bimbling around. A great word; British but not heard in Australia.
Eight adverts while watching this 😤
Hi Julian, wow, that does seem a tad excessive ... Hope you enjoyed the video though 🤔 Thanks for watching 👍
made in INDIA product
Correct ... Chennai ... Thanks for watching 👍
If it's a Himalayan , test it on a mountain.
He is from the UK and was allowed to have the bike an hour….😂😉