Hi Paul, I've had one for nearly 3 years, it's been a true trojan, it took me to Ukraine and back over 10 days in the worst conditions I've ever encountered, it never missed a beat in 3400 miles, it's the Land Rover of the bike world, this bike you have to ride it before you comment on it, these Mk1's will be around for many years to come, they're not fast , which will keep you out of trouble, and they'll get you there, cheaply too. Every motorcyclist should have one in their garage, I smile every time I'm out on it...parts are dirt cheap too...just load it up and head off into the distance...
I've done the Hardknott on a Himalayan. It's no trouble at all for the bike, but take care on the corner of doom, especially if taking it in the uphill direction. It is very steep and tight, so you have to commit to it, but its also blind. It's probably safer to pull in hard to the left and stop, pivot the bike around so you can take the last bit in a straight line instead of fully cranked over.
Cracking video Paul. Now I see why you've been tidying the garage. Making room for the new steed. I might invest in one if the prices fall? Also need to part with the DR. Take care.
The front bars are to hold bags Paul on the Himalayan. ( for stuff like first aid kit, compass, whistle, spare tube, hi-viz vest ) Will not do wheelies. Roughly 70 MPG. Will climb the side of a mountain and then some. Same bike w/4500 miles in 9 months. A leftover at 3999.00 is a doggone steal. Roughly 75 MPH max. Slips into gear like a breeze, EVEN if you forget to pull in clutch. IMO, the best all around adventure dual sport for the money. The Scram is a Himalayan with fewer whistles.
Crackin bikes, I did 4500 miles across Portugal and Spain in the summer, just kept chugging along, a joy to own and ride, the engine definately loosens up noticeably after about 5 k miles
I went with the Himmy over the scram due to height n felt more comfy. Just got to 1500 miles engine def takes awhile to bed in and I still find 2nd a bit lumpy. Just about to add crash bars. Love it!
Try out the Voge Rally. 30Kg lighter. Better off road. I had a Himalayan and personally just didn't get on with it. Fell in love with the Rally first time off road. Was a £1000 less than Himalayan until price drop last week. Check out Nathan the postmans videos on the Rally and totally ignore MCN and Ride "test" LOL of the bike. I've been riding since 1974 and the Rally is "fun" to ride. I find it the perfect compliment to my NC750X DCT and Moto Guzzi MGX-21. 0:010:01
Though your video dont have seo score but your video engagement is good for your awsome video quality,,if you do seo your video will reach almost 3/4x organically
Well I’ve had mine for coming up to three years now. 16k on it, it’s done Lands End to JoG, St David’s to Ness point all the big Lake District passes all the high passes in wales. Along the south coast, and many many miles around the Staffordshire moorlands and the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District. When you get it ( and it doesn’t take too long as you found out) they are such great bikes. Like you I have an NC as well ( the wife prefers that ) so did you ?
Looking for comparisons of the 411 and the new 450 - Itchy Boots says the new bike was a bit of a revelation (in her view). I found it hard to choose between the NC750X and the 411 Himalayan - in the end I chose the Honda - but I'm very swayed by the notion that the 450 has even better suspension while the NC's is pretty rubbish (in my view). I don't intentionally do much off-tarmac stuff, but the Himmy sounds so much more comfortable...
@@birchwoodbiker there’s a lot to be said for having something low powered as you can use all the power without fear of being banned!! My wife has a Ford KA and I love driving that thing, it’s sooooo much fun, in fact it’s known in our house as ‘the go kart’ 😎
Seems like a lot of bike for your money, by comparison I paid £5700 for my little honda 350 adv. Great video Paul, any chance you could blag a go on that 300 Rally ? I'm quite interested in one! I don't have a proper off roader now for the WW24 or the ABR Rally 👍
Hi Paul, I've had one for nearly 3 years, it's been a true trojan, it took me to Ukraine and back over 10 days in the worst conditions I've ever encountered, it never missed a beat in 3400 miles, it's the Land Rover of the bike world, this bike you have to ride it before you comment on it, these Mk1's will be around for many years to come, they're not fast , which will keep you out of trouble, and they'll get you there, cheaply too. Every motorcyclist should have one in their garage, I smile every time I'm out on it...parts are dirt cheap too...just load it up and head off into the distance...
Just feels great when your Enfield reves downhill , its an emotion
Love form India 🇮🇳
I've done the Hardknott on a Himalayan. It's no trouble at all for the bike, but take care on the corner of doom, especially if taking it in the uphill direction. It is very steep and tight, so you have to commit to it, but its also blind. It's probably safer to pull in hard to the left and stop, pivot the bike around so you can take the last bit in a straight line instead of fully cranked over.
Cracking video Paul. Now I see why you've been tidying the garage. Making room for the new steed. I might invest in one if the prices fall? Also need to part with the DR. Take care.
All good now. Bike not turned a wheel since new tyres fitted.@@birchwoodbiker
The front bars are to hold bags Paul on the Himalayan. ( for stuff like first aid kit, compass, whistle, spare tube, hi-viz vest ) Will not do wheelies. Roughly 70 MPG.
Will climb the side of a mountain and then some. Same bike w/4500 miles in 9 months. A leftover at 3999.00 is a doggone steal. Roughly 75 MPH max.
Slips into gear like a breeze, EVEN if you forget to pull in clutch.
IMO, the best all around adventure dual sport for the money.
The Scram is a Himalayan with fewer whistles.
Crackin bikes, I did 4500 miles across Portugal and Spain in the summer, just kept chugging along, a joy to own and ride, the engine definately loosens up noticeably after about 5 k miles
I went with the Himmy over the scram due to height n felt more comfy. Just got to 1500 miles engine def takes awhile to bed in and I still find 2nd a bit lumpy.
Just about to add crash bars. Love it!
@@birchwoodbiker Hopefully will do my own chan soon. Name+intro tricky..also still fiddling with gopro. Horrendous battery life.
Try out the Voge Rally. 30Kg lighter. Better off road. I had a Himalayan and personally just didn't get on with it. Fell in love with the Rally first time off road. Was a £1000 less than Himalayan until price drop last week. Check out Nathan the postmans videos on the Rally and totally ignore MCN and Ride "test" LOL of the bike. I've been riding since 1974 and the Rally is "fun" to ride.
I find it the perfect compliment to my NC750X DCT and Moto Guzzi MGX-21. 0:01 0:01
A Really good test and some excellent comments and I tend to agree with your views , Thanks for the video.
Though your video dont have seo score but your video engagement is good for your awsome video quality,,if you do seo your video will reach almost 3/4x organically
Well I’ve had mine for coming up to three years now. 16k on it, it’s done Lands End to JoG, St David’s to Ness point all the big Lake District passes all the high passes in wales. Along the south coast, and many many miles around the Staffordshire moorlands and the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District. When you get it ( and it doesn’t take too long as you found out) they are such great bikes. Like you I have an NC as well ( the wife prefers that ) so did you ?
Those fork gaiters riding up....mine does that too. Cured with electrical ties but you really shouldn't have to.
Looking for comparisons of the 411 and the new 450 - Itchy Boots says the new bike was a bit of a revelation (in her view). I found it hard to choose between the NC750X and the 411 Himalayan - in the end I chose the Honda - but I'm very swayed by the notion that the 450 has even better suspension while the NC's is pretty rubbish (in my view). I don't intentionally do much off-tarmac stuff, but the Himmy sounds so much more comfortable...
I’m really drawn to this cheep & cheerful bikes. Having said that I’d probably miss cruise control too much 🎻
@@birchwoodbiker there’s a lot to be said for having something low powered as you can use all the power without fear of being banned!! My wife has a Ford KA and I love driving that thing, it’s sooooo much fun, in fact it’s known in our house as ‘the go kart’ 😎
bring back old style dash and bikes with centre stands i say
It has a center stand
Is it always raining where you are? Nice Video!
Seems like a lot of bike for your money, by comparison I paid £5700 for my little honda 350 adv.
Great video Paul, any chance you could blag a go on that 300 Rally ?
I'm quite interested in one!
I don't have a proper off roader now for the WW24 or the ABR Rally 👍
@birchwoodbiker yeah I saw Nathan's video .he rated it and it's only about £3700 I think 🤔
No !!! I Don't like.