4500 KM - Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 - REVIEW

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2023
  • In this episode, I am riding the last kilometers from the little village of Rusirani, back to Delhi. My India series has come to an end, so I share some of my thoughts about the bike. I am not an expert at doing motorcycle review videos, so I just mention the main differences between this bike and the old version, that I rode a lot too, and my opinion on the bike!
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  • @danomies
    @danomies 6 місяців тому +2238

    4500km on a pre-production RE, the high naked mountains of the Himalayas, 600+ episodes, a marriage party, camels, elephants, all the chai you can drink, delicious food, stunning architecture, lovely people and two mirrors intact. Congrats Noraly on another epic adventure 🥰

    • @zweispurmopped
      @zweispurmopped 6 місяців тому +42

      💥🤯😳 The mirrors!!1! You're right! 🤗

    • @stsw4314
      @stsw4314 6 місяців тому +8

      😂

    • @saxophool
      @saxophool 6 місяців тому +28

      Both mirrors survived! Yay! 😅

    • @chicomattoscdk
      @chicomattoscdk 6 місяців тому +9

      The "mirro's" catch me...hahaahah

    • @NATUREPRESERVER
      @NATUREPRESERVER 6 місяців тому +18

      You forgot the rats!

  • @kwik2008
    @kwik2008 6 місяців тому +316

    Sad that the Indian episodes came to an end. What an amazing country. I hope you will go back there and explore all of India

  • @ArtoriusBravo
    @ArtoriusBravo 6 місяців тому +138

    "I'm not good with reviews". You are one of the few persons whose opinion I actually trust. You basically sold me the original 411, which has been a proud companion on many adventures.

    • @V--N
      @V--N 3 місяці тому +5

      definitely, only the person who was able to ride a truly long distance in a various conditions can tell all about pros and cons of the model

    • @frankharder338
      @frankharder338 23 дні тому +1

      What wonderful review thank you. Besides my BMW r1200RT I might get this as an adventure dual sports bike for the California's back country and motor camping 🏕

  • @mdriico9514
    @mdriico9514 6 місяців тому +228

    India is an absolutely incredible country. When I look at the world map, I cannot see another country with this much diversity and history. And it is ONE country. That's a great HUMAN achievement.

    • @giles-df9yu
      @giles-df9yu 6 місяців тому +4

      Never go there and get in one of those three wheel cabs, they will scare you "a" off..

    • @zumbazumba1
      @zumbazumba1 6 місяців тому +3

      China,russia,egypt ,italy . . . just the couple ones from top of my head .

    • @sauravkumarchand9691
      @sauravkumarchand9691 6 місяців тому

      @@giles-df9yu యునైటెడ్ స్టేట్స్ ఆఫ్ అమెరికా మరియు యునైటెడ్ కింగ్ డమ్ బ్రిటన్ కూడా సమాజంలోని అన్ని వర్గాల ప్రజలకు అసహ్యకరమైన మురికి దేశం నుండి మరింత దయనీయమైన దేశంగా మారలేదు ಆಂಗ್ಲೋ ಸ್ಯಾಕ್ಸನ್ ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ ದೇಶಗಳ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಬಿಳಿ ಜನಾಂಗದ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು ಈ ಹಿಂದೆ ವೇಶ್ಯೆಯರಾಗಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದರು ಮತ್ತು ಇಂದಿಗೂ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಸುಧಾರಿಸಿಲ್ಲ ನೀವು ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ತಾಯಿ 1989 ರಲ್ಲಿ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರ ವೇಶ್ಯೆಯರಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಿರಿ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ತಂದೆ ಆ ವರ್ಷದಲ್ಲಿ ಶೌಚಾಲಯವನ್ನು ಸ್ವಚ್ಛಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು ಮತ್ತು ಈಗ ಮೂವತ್ತು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಗಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಸಮಯದ ನಂತರವೂ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಶೋಚನೀಯ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಸುಧಾರಿಸಿಲ್ಲ

    • @jaydeepsen4769
      @jaydeepsen4769 6 місяців тому

      ​@@zumbazumba1Good luck with Russia and Egypt where the police will harass you

    • @rohanbhutani8439
      @rohanbhutani8439 6 місяців тому +16

      @@zumbazumba1 neither of them is as diverse as India nor do they come from a civilisation as old as ours. China might be the closest in that list and a few countries in the middle east

  • @AshwinT24
    @AshwinT24 6 місяців тому +306

    You know what , there are people who are showing bad parts of India and they are often bullying Indians over hygiene, population and sanitation etc. But they forget that every place has its beauty too. I really appreciate Noraly for showing the “Good India” which we truly feel proud of as Indians. The beautiful villages, Indian chai, always smiling and kind people, historical places , heritage buildings and monuments , etc from east to west and north to south India is so diverse yet so unique. Thank you Noraly for taking a ride through our country and showing it to the people in a positive way. I hope you had a great time in India . Will miss your vlogs in India . Namaste 🙏

    • @arpanabinaswar1811
      @arpanabinaswar1811 6 місяців тому +47

      Bro its simple if you pay less the product you get will be with some cost cutting and Compromise.
      The Typical Western Vloggers would come stay in the most dirt cheap Locality and then would complain about local infrastructure Hygeine.
      And also the Audience doesn't Realize there is a reason why the Hotel prices are low in that area...and start generalizing India as a whole.
      The Western Vloggers also know that it will give them viewrship as most people honestly watch India Vlogs to see the Poverty and struggle , As they have seen in Hollywood Movies and Series where as soon as India is mentioned a Default BROWN & DIRT Filter is Appplied which is totally out of touch with Reality.
      I Still Remember the Hollywood Movie where they showed Monkey Meat being served in RAJASTHAN 😂😂😂😂 Literally the Most VEGETARIAN state in India which shows how much Research they do in West about a Place.

    • @abhinaysingh8306
      @abhinaysingh8306 6 місяців тому +5

      @@arpanabinaswar1811true😂😂😂😂

    • @lvdm9959
      @lvdm9959 6 місяців тому +13

      It always has been a dream to go visit India, because of the colourful life, food and humility, but I do not know if I will ever be able to go there. This journey of Noraly gives such deeper insights of India, which I doubt would ever have been possible by a mere short visit. Thank you, Noraly, for taking me with you all the way on the back seat of your bikes, no matter which one-I must say, I loved this one a bit more than the others, as it had a silky sound. ♡♡

    • @NikhilPanchal-ct3cv
      @NikhilPanchal-ct3cv 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@lvdm9959 we will host you brothA.

    • @abhinaysingh8306
      @abhinaysingh8306 6 місяців тому

      @@lvdm9959come, now season is also good.

  • @mikekuczynski1552
    @mikekuczynski1552 6 місяців тому +456

    Looking back at India it has been a wonderful journey. Desert , mountains , monkeys, elephants, camels, temples, forts , palaces. Blue, pink , tan cities and just a great assortment of beautiful people being people. Wonderful food and probably the best Chi tea you can imagine I did not realize how diverse India was , so thanks for taking us along and sharing your perspective.

    • @0arjun077
      @0arjun077 6 місяців тому +44

      It's even more diverse. She just covered the North and North West states of India. South, East and Northeast are entirely different and amazing as these states.

    • @frankwehowsky5058
      @frankwehowsky5058 6 місяців тому +10

      💯% agree with you 👏👍she goes to some awesome places and she takes us with her 👏🫶🫡😉

    • @riteshpandey814
      @riteshpandey814 6 місяців тому +10

      Chai=tea my frnd. There is nothing like chai tea.

    • @abhinaysingh8306
      @abhinaysingh8306 6 місяців тому +13

      chai means tea in hindi
      if you say chai tea then it means tea tea.

    • @mikekuczynski1552
      @mikekuczynski1552 6 місяців тому +7

      @@abhinaysingh8306 didn’t know that , not much of a tea drinker . Thanks for sharing

  • @neilmeiskey5482
    @neilmeiskey5482 6 місяців тому +52

    Just sold my street bike last week. Giving serious thought to getting the new Himalayan when available in the US. At 74 I hope it’s not too late to learn a bit of adventure riding. Thanks Noraly for the review and including all of us on your journey!

    • @amartyaashutoshrout1946
      @amartyaashutoshrout1946 5 місяців тому +6

      as they say "its never too late for an adventure ".. best of luck sir

    • @gobimurugesan2411
      @gobimurugesan2411 3 місяці тому

      Just stay at home and enjoy with ur grandchildren.

  • @JohnDavis-ol7qg
    @JohnDavis-ol7qg 6 місяців тому +88

    As a long time Ford motor company dealership mechanic, I rarely buy new engines, especially water cooled from air cooled. 15 HP is not enough for reliability, and you proved reliability in the 411. This is a channel of your life , and people don't get bored of it. I've enjoyed the last 4 weeks of watching on my recovery of an injury, and it's been an eye opener seeing your travels. Thank you

    • @skippynj1979
      @skippynj1979 6 місяців тому +6

      For me personally.. going water cooled is a big deal.. adventure riding.. very slow in hot climate and high altitudes those air-cooled thumpers can get lightning hot... at almost 200lbs and 50lbs of gear... all the power I can get is needed especially in the USA we have to travel highways to get to our "adventure". That was the biggest complaint of the 411. The extra OD gear is a big deal now too. Cheers and heal well and hopefully a speedy recovery.

    • @JohnDavis-ol7qg
      @JohnDavis-ol7qg 6 місяців тому +1

      @@skippynj1979 only problem I see , which we had in the 1.5 liter Ford engine, was water getting into the combustion chamber. With only 15hp gain, it was not worth the chance on buying a not tested engine and the 411 in which Noraly couldn't break it

    • @estrafalario5612
      @estrafalario5612 4 місяці тому +4

      ​@JohnDavis-ol7qg I don't think she's BUYING the bike.
      I guess Royal Enfield gave it to her to have feedback and mutual promotion, what makes a lot of sense, also because she already did big trips around India and other asian countries with the previous model (Itchy, Royal Enfield and bike trips through India come together easily).
      Referring to the 15 HP extra power...it depends a lot on what you want to do with what vehicle.
      In my car, 15HP wouldn't make a big change. In my 125cc motorbike (13HP😂) it won't either AS LONG AS I stay in the city, where max speed is 90-100kmh, but would be fantastic in the road.
      For many people (like me) who were considering the previous Himalayan, not being able to overtake trucks in the highway is a major problem that 15HP extra solves.
      So I'm waiting a little bit and will see how reliable is the new model, because the rest looks 👌

    • @battleelf6523
      @battleelf6523 3 місяці тому +2

      I AGREE WITH YOUR TAKE ON RELIABILITY.

  • @Former_Pilot
    @Former_Pilot 6 місяців тому +197

    I can't believe the Indian/Himalayan adventure is over. Thanks so much to Royal Enfield for loaning you this pre-production bike. I'm sure they've received a lot of positive feedback and great press from their association with you and your 1.89 million subscribers. Your fans all await your return to Africa. We also wonder if your experience with the more powerful Himalayan might make you ditch your Honda. Stay tuned.

    • @dantownsend4246
      @dantownsend4246 6 місяців тому +18

      Repair parts are more easily accessible for Honda world wide , for now

    • @TechnoFreak-IN
      @TechnoFreak-IN 6 місяців тому +9

      every state in india is like a different country!

    • @Gribbo9999
      @Gribbo9999 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@TechnoFreak-INand bigger than many countries too.

  • @kaizen2049
    @kaizen2049 6 місяців тому +394

    Now that it's released I'm so excited for the most unbiased & honest review by noraly...there is no one i trust more ❤

    • @syedahmed9651
      @syedahmed9651 6 місяців тому +6

      Is it not paid promotion?

    • @SonOfDrogo
      @SonOfDrogo 6 місяців тому +10

      @@syedahmed9651 Seems like one. But that doesn't mean she's being dishonest.

    • @derkonig2292
      @derkonig2292 6 місяців тому +4

      @@syedahmed9651 I guess Yammie Noob is more honest with it

    • @podunkman2709
      @podunkman2709 6 місяців тому +7

      This is marketing honey.

    • @vishnumohannair8506
      @vishnumohannair8506 6 місяців тому +14

      ​@@derkonig2292Yammie noob gets his view by being irritating and finding fault. It is his USP

  • @ramonryder
    @ramonryder 6 місяців тому +48

    I was never a RE fan, but after watching your videos I'm now totally fallen in love with the bike.. The content you share with us is amazing. I'm happy I started following you. You showed us so much about India that I haven't seen myself. Already a big fan.

  • @markhunt4120
    @markhunt4120 6 місяців тому +63

    Incredible journey, India somehow holds a magic that really comes through in your videos, the way you travel we feel like we are on the journey with you. Great job!

  • @weinbergfahrer4048
    @weinbergfahrer4048 6 місяців тому +205

    Surviving the Indian traffic without a single incident, I honestly congratulate you to both your riding skills and good fortune! Thanks for sharing your impressions on the bike, it's clearly a testament that for having exceptional experiences in remote locations of this planet, it doesn't take an exceptionally big or expensive motorbike.
    Thank you for taking us along on that journey, and all the best for your next trip to Africa! 😊

  • @singhshakti1980
    @singhshakti1980 6 місяців тому +145

    I am sure this must be the most awaited vlogs for all the Himalayan would be buyers... Such extensive ride across all the various terrains, who better than to give the actual verdict than Noraly...
    Himalayan fanboys be like 🙌🙌❤️❤️

  • @darrelyoung3485
    @darrelyoung3485 6 місяців тому +26

    What an experience you have had in India. Thank you for sharing them with us. ❤

  • @hrishikeshparab1236
    @hrishikeshparab1236 5 місяців тому +31

    The problem with the screen flicker is that RE has used an OLED panel which has a PWM rate. Basically all oleds have this pwm frequency which causes this flickering on phones and also televisions. Now the naked eye cant spot this but the camera will definitely. Some people are also very sensitive to this pwm flicker and it can cause eye strain ,headaches and fatigue when you look at it for long time. I am an lcd screen supporter and dont like these oled screens with such flicker. Its really good that you raised this issue Noraly 👏👏

  • @KingstonLaneWorkshop
    @KingstonLaneWorkshop 6 місяців тому +222

    You’re probably better suited to reviewing this bike than most motorcycle journalists having used the previous version and covered many miles on this one. Keep up the fantastic work and safe travels wherever you go.

  • @gauravbais9923
    @gauravbais9923 6 місяців тому +111

    "Noraly, this is the best review I have ever seen. As riders, we are not interested in technical details; we just want to know how that thing feels. Your review captured that perfectly. Thank you so much!"

    • @jasonzerbini2375
      @jasonzerbini2375 6 місяців тому +4

      Well said and I felt same way. You can tell she didn't copy a format used by other motorcycle reviewers. Its all genuine Noraly just like everything else she does. Peace!

  • @ryaandnice
    @ryaandnice 3 місяці тому +7

    One of the most qualified people on the planet to give a review on adventure/dual sport/travel bikes...
    starting off by being humble and warm and cute about not being good at reviews.
    Sigh. Love!

  • @renelub452
    @renelub452 6 місяців тому +6

    Your visit to India was superb again. Your connection with the people really stood out. We have learned a lot more about the culture and the wonderful art and buildings. Your revieuw of the Himalayan could not have been better. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to Africa.

  • @valimbeabhijeet1799
    @valimbeabhijeet1799 6 місяців тому +76

    What amazes me in all her trips starting from the very first trip to India is her ability to connect with people. It helps us to see the true unfiltered happiness that transcends all boundaries and peoples. Thank you Noraly.

  • @tkc8873
    @tkc8873 6 місяців тому +64

    That was a glowing review. Royal Enfield made a really smart decision letting you ride the pre-production Himalayan. I doubt they could have made a better ad campaign than what you just did for them over the past months. They should give you an open invitation. Anytime you come to India the ride is on them.

    • @ChAnkur
      @ChAnkur 6 місяців тому +2

      +infinity for that. No better brand ambassador one can think of across the globe!

    • @nicknick3014
      @nicknick3014 6 місяців тому +1

      I think you will find 'paid her' to ride the bike to be the correct expression.

    • @tkc8873
      @tkc8873 6 місяців тому +1

      @@nicknick3014 So what? RE must have an advertising department. Having Noraly ride the Himalayan around India for a while on one of the most popular motorcycle vlogs is some pretty good bang for the buck. And as humble as she is about it she really is good at it. If she ever retires from vlogging a company would do well to pick her up for advertising.

  • @vaibhavcharan9069
    @vaibhavcharan9069 6 місяців тому +8

    I just discovered your channel and I'm already feeling addicted to your vlogs, the energy and vibe you radiate is amazing. Love how casually you connect with random people. I wish you good luck for your upcoming adventures. I'll surely be watching your vlogs on a regular basis, peace ❤

  • @raineman8428
    @raineman8428 6 місяців тому +8

    Thanks from Western Australia for the great trip videos and also the honest review of the new Himmy. I bought my 411 after seeing your first ride and now my two brothers and a friend all have them, with many adventures under our belts. With your review I'm pretty keen to get hold of the 452 but also keep Himmel. Thanks and safe trip to Africa.

  • @gregario888
    @gregario888 6 місяців тому +92

    You said you don't do reviews, Itchy Boots, but take my word for it -- you come with all the bells and whistles of a good reviewer. I'd love you to review all the bikes that you have traveled on, this far.
    A lovely, no-frills, to-the-point review!

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 6 місяців тому +1

      Yes she is brilliant at it (as well as being probably the best qualified and experienced to have an opinion)!

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 6 місяців тому

      Hello Noraly, has riding that lovely Himalayan influenced your choice of bike back in Africa?

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 6 місяців тому

      @@markmark2080 yes I guess that’s sensible as she said to lift the H 452 would probably be too much for her to do alone..

  • @girottos
    @girottos 6 місяців тому +59

    😊OMG! How can you start this video saying that you're not good at a review video?! This was WAY MUCH better than a simple review because you showed the bike exactly DOING WHAT IT DOES BETTER, and not inside a shop whatsoever. Thank you for showing us another beautiful episode of your journeys and the new Himalayan! ❤ I'm a huge fan here from Brazil and you can't imagine how sad I felt coz I didn't get the chance to go to the Royal Riders Meeting in Pindamonhangaba - São Paulo that you were a few weeks ago. 😮

  • @gillestarot245
    @gillestarot245 6 місяців тому +6

    That was an incredible break from Africa and I really loved your return to India as I did not follow you from your beginnings. The scenery in the mountains was stunning and I can’t wait to see what Africa brings under your wheels. Always great to follow you wherever you go!

  • @balwantsurti4210
    @balwantsurti4210 6 місяців тому +8

    It was good to have you with us in India. You are always welcome here. We love your adventures all over the world, and your ability to get along with everyone is truly amazing! It was good that RE gave you their new Himalayan to ride and your review was really helpful! Looking forward to your African saga... Happy riding!

  • @njt4253
    @njt4253 6 місяців тому +99

    Noraly, I have been watching your channel for years now !! I have no idea how you can make these videos or vlogs with almost 2 million subscribers and no ads every 3 minutes and sill put out some of the best content ever on UA-cam, without what looks likes major sponsors. I am truly amazed and I hope you are making the money you deserve, so much more than most content creators. You are a blessing to this world and motorcycling.

    • @jasonzerbini2375
      @jasonzerbini2375 6 місяців тому +4

      Well said. Noraly spoils us. No timeouts for promotional content on top of masterpiece video creations. Hopefully many fans support Noraly through her website store, Loyalty membership, etc. Peace!

  • @allancoghill8610
    @allancoghill8610 6 місяців тому +126

    I have been so impressed with this India series. And now, learning that it was created even after having to omit so much footage because of the dashboard interference, I'm even more impressed. Amazing! I have my bag packed for Africa Noraly----let's go!

    • @stevenmeyer9674
      @stevenmeyer9674 6 місяців тому +3

      I hope Africa part 2 is better than the (at least to me) disappointing part 1.

    • @davidmarsh9897
      @davidmarsh9897 6 місяців тому +16

      @@stevenmeyer9674 What a negative and miserable thing to say, many would disagree.

    • @bayadere8308
      @bayadere8308 6 місяців тому

      Did you not see what was written in the brackets? Or perhaps you think that the current 400 comments should uniformly praise. How do you equate 'disappointing' with 'miserable'?
      Noraly is a big girl and doesn't need your cotton wool.@@davidmarsh9897

    • @AidaJof
      @AidaJof 6 місяців тому +7

      ​@@davidmarsh9897I also disagree. The first part if fails to impress not only by the magnificence of the landscape covered, which at times the drone footage alone rendered Noraly virtually invisible even on a giant screen, then there is something seriously wrong with that commenter. I have thoroughly enjoyed that as well as this India series.

    • @markdraper3469
      @markdraper3469 6 місяців тому +1

      @@davidmarsh9897 count me in that too. I was really on the edge of my saddle a few times. But out of all of that one question I was left with was what are the people in Africa riding? They seem to be handling the conditions that vexed Noraly just fine and with enough confidence to help her out a couple of times.

  • @to.wanderlust
    @to.wanderlust 6 місяців тому +19

    This journey of you in India always adored me from day 1... besides all the experiences about rugged adventure and thrill, on a contrast note, you've always expressed everything in most charming way possible. It really did win over our hearts. Always interested to watch you visit India again!!!

  • @prabhjitsingh5536
    @prabhjitsingh5536 6 місяців тому +2

    Loved this mini - season in India which came as sudden surprise and now is gone with swiftness. Thanks for the simple , straightforward review of the bike for which the motor bike company should be very thankful . Hopefully you take a lot of pleasant memories from India . Good luck for the remaining Africa tour.

  • @lucindavillarreal2676
    @lucindavillarreal2676 6 місяців тому +45

    Noraly…this India series was totally awesome!! I don’t like bike reviews either but your opinion is always worth listening to! In today’s episode..loved the camel parade!! And it still amazes me that you can talk, film, and ride safely in that hectic traffic !! Your adventures are always a pleasure to watch and thank you for making everything look so easy!! Ready or not…Africa here we go!! Let’s go Itchy Boots!! Cheers from Texas USA❤❤

  • @OmkarSuryawanshi255
    @OmkarSuryawanshi255 6 місяців тому +34

    And just like that, true to her Tradition , Noraly leaves a bike in every continent, Basanti in Europe, Dhanno in South América, Savanna and Alaska in Africa, and now Basan2 in Asia , this was a short but really amazing little season, which certainly was the most unique, may be some day you should plan a future season covering the whole country especially riding through he villages exploring the more unknown areas India is so huge and diverse a whole year wont be sufficient for that

  • @Satyanarayan-gn6eq
    @Satyanarayan-gn6eq 6 місяців тому +6

    All the tech explanation apart, what I like the most is your passion for adventure motorcycling, your face expressions,your dialect and the chuckles and laughs while executing the dialogs. You are my role model👍

    • @jasonzerbini2375
      @jasonzerbini2375 6 місяців тому

      Yep - Noraly is my role model hands down. She has taught us so much and yes those facial expressions are like gold. They tell us things even if she didn't speak.

  • @dheerajsalimath7308
    @dheerajsalimath7308 6 місяців тому +4

    Honestly this is the perfect review for this motorcycle and thank you for telling me everything i wanted to know. Me, being in India all my life have never seen these regions and as always you inspire me to explore my beautiful country and beyond! Im convinced the new Himalayan is the perfect machine for that!

  • @lylemacdonald6672
    @lylemacdonald6672 6 місяців тому +40

    Round two in India has been a most enjoyable viewing experience. I learned a lot! Also I think the new RE 452 may well be the best of the low displacement ADV bikes and a replacement for my DR650. Kind regards.

  • @mencewilkinson9625
    @mencewilkinson9625 6 місяців тому +24

    Not a 2 hour ride around a pre planned route, just a very impressive 4500km, a proper overview, go girl!

  • @glimmerman
    @glimmerman 6 місяців тому +2

    The little that you’ve mentioned about the bike in this series is a good assessment in itself. On my potential shopping list when it makes its way down under. Thanks for another entertaining season, good luck for whatever is next 👍

  • @paulvanderzande4956
    @paulvanderzande4956 6 місяців тому +14

    Pitty the journey ends here. It was such fun to watch! Amazing country and Noraly blends in seamlesly... 🙏

  • @68orangecrate26
    @68orangecrate26 6 місяців тому +189

    This was a review done by a VERY experienced rider. One of the best I’ve ever seen…. Obviously, RE is lucky to have you for a spokesperson.😎🏍

  • @kumarannamalai680
    @kumarannamalai680 6 місяців тому +73

    This was truly an amazing series of your ride in India. Never missed a minute of it. Awesome riding skills especially those high altitude stretches and the small paths in the cities .Beautiful people ! Amazing landscapes! Fantastic cities . See you soon Noraly! Cant wait for Africa now

  • @Primez5
    @Primez5 6 місяців тому +4

    Having had the 411 I find the upgrades to the new one seem brilliant. Can't wait to try this bike out. Thanks for the great video

  • @anandmoon5701
    @anandmoon5701 6 місяців тому +2

    We will miss you, Thanks for the beautiful memories to cherish and visit these places again.
    We saw different parts of India through your videos. All the best for next adventure !!!

  • @susmitadatta4445
    @susmitadatta4445 6 місяців тому +40

    Traveling with you is unforgettable. Thank you for all the laughter and fun times!... sad you’re leaving, but stoked you’re following your dreams.....waiting eagerly for the next journey....
    Wish you safe travels, unforgettable experiences, and memories 😊😊
    And India will be waiting for your nxt visit ✌✌may be again after 2/3 yrs.🙏🙏

  • @robertkemp9023
    @robertkemp9023 6 місяців тому +170

    For someone who is not a bike reviewer, that was a pretty competent, coherent and thorough review of the bike, from the point of view of a very experienced world rider! NW India looks fantastic. Good luck on rejoining your W Africa trip. Quite a contrast I would say, but either better than Europe in Winter.

  • @neon_phoenixx
    @neon_phoenixx 6 місяців тому +2

    Love how you respect everyone and appreciate the local culture around you, even in passing!

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 6 місяців тому +12

    I love what you showed of India, certainly broadens my outlook. To top it off, my Jeep parts arrived from India and I'm impressed with the quality. If I was a bit younger I would be looking forwards to getting my new Himalayan 500. Thanks Noraly.

  • @ragweed3524
    @ragweed3524 6 місяців тому +64

    What a great series this was! Your review of the Himalayan was great. I’m sure you enjoyed the big differences in this bike and Basanti. Seeing India through your eyes is never going to get old and I’m glad you brought us along. Looking forward to your reunion with Alaska and Africa! Thanks for another great video!

  • @jayknight850
    @jayknight850 6 місяців тому +170

    We can’t thank you enough for bringing the the people of the world to us. Not a motorcycle video but a wonderful glimpse into the regions you explore. Best UA-cam channel ever! The United Nations needs someone with your expertise!

  • @peternedermann6751
    @peternedermann6751 6 місяців тому +2

    Noraly, I'm wathcing your channels for years now, and I'm confident that you are just as competent as a reviewer (especially for this bike) as any other motorcycle journalist out there. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the new model, and safe journey to Africa! :)

  • @ed_2422
    @ed_2422 6 місяців тому +7

    Giving up the bike and leaving India at the same time must be quite emotional for her.
    Anyone else who's with her on this journey all through India up until this video 🙋🙋‍♀️

  • @siwylolek
    @siwylolek 6 місяців тому +90

    Ik hoop dat Royal Enfield je werk heeft beloond.
    Ze hebben veel geluk dat je een paar jaar geleden voor hun avonturenmachine hebt gekozen.
    Je bent een geweldige merkambassadeur.

    • @tada2508
      @tada2508 6 місяців тому +7

      Ich stimme mit deinem Kommentar zu. 👏👏

    • @BlackHawkTejas
      @BlackHawkTejas 6 місяців тому +5

      Also appreciate RE, the fact is they also build a good bike to begin with. Without a good bike that wouldn't had happened!

  • @zweispurmopped
    @zweispurmopped 6 місяців тому +75

    People live peacefully side by side with tigers in India. Here in Germany, people can't get along with a handful of wolves that only made their way back into the country some 20 years ago, after having been extinct for 100 years. Seriously: Grow up, Germany! 🧐
    And good bye Bassantwo! It's been a pleasure, thanks for the pretty views! You were a good ambassador two your family and without a doubt helped our offspring sell. I predict a huge success! 🤩
    …and nice to see this much of a certain Noraly in this video! 😍🤗

    • @0arjun077
      @0arjun077 6 місяців тому +11

      In India many people live with animals. During the colonial period Britishers with the Maharajas both teams hunted animals for sport as a result the cheetah went extinct in India and the numbers of other cats like Lion, Tiger and leopard went down. Currently they are highly protected and the number of Tigers and other cats are increasing.
      Tiger is the National Animal and Peacock is the National Bird of India. In my village we see a peacock once or twice a month.

    • @zweispurmopped
      @zweispurmopped 6 місяців тому +2

      @@0arjun077 Fasane, fairly close relatives of peacocks, are pretty common in Germany, too. It's just the bigger predators Germans make a lot of panicky fuzz about. Loads of old horror stories that were wrong 150 years ago get recycled and whatever big wildlife there is gets demonised. A lot of horror stories about boar are being told. They couldn't be any wronger, you can get along with boar just fine. Just keep a respectful distance and don't get on their nerves and they are the best neighbours.
      But Germany…

    • @frankwehowsky5058
      @frankwehowsky5058 6 місяців тому +5

      Couldn't agree more with you about the wolves in Germany and agree 💯% with your assessment of the situation 👏 👍 🫶‼️‼️

    • @Bong.SagnikAcharya
      @Bong.SagnikAcharya 6 місяців тому

      @@0arjun077 Bro I see peacocks every day. They live in front of my house around 100 maybe. Crocodiles, Tigers and Leopards frequently comes too. Rajasthan is a state of the animals.

    • @thebestevertherewas
      @thebestevertherewas 6 місяців тому +2

      Don't Fret Brother
      Germany will learn to live with them
      We after all daughters and sons of the same mother earth !
      Greetings from India

  • @ricardocabeza4238
    @ricardocabeza4238 6 місяців тому +6

    I really had a fantastic time exploring India through your videos for the second visit and I'm sure that you'll do it again. What a Motorcyclists Heaven!!! God Speed in your continued journey in Africa..
    🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦😘😘😘👍👍👍

  • @barryjmarling
    @barryjmarling 6 місяців тому +6

    Fantastic series in an amazing country,really enjoyed it,and absolutely love the new Royal Enfield Himalayan,such a massive improvement on an already popular bike.

  • @juliafox7904
    @juliafox7904 6 місяців тому +30

    A wonderful trip around many places in India. Thanks Noraly- how wonderful are the Indian people, flora, fauna, animals and culture. Incredible done all on a bike- I am in awe. I can’t wait for the return to Southern Africa 🎉

  • @txbagman3444
    @txbagman3444 6 місяців тому +56

    It has been a wonderful excursion thru your beloved India.
    Having seen all of your episodes since the start with Basanti, it is amazing how much you have progressed in your talents of creating beautiful, informative and professional videos. You have thoughtfully created ( filming, editing and narrating) many enjoyable hours for this armchair adventurer.
    Best Wishes and Safe Travels! LET'S GO! Back to Africa! Can't Wait!! 💖💖🏍🤠

    • @abhinaysingh8306
      @abhinaysingh8306 6 місяців тому +3

      you should also come to india. it's very beautiful country.
      she has just explored jammu and kashmir, ladakh ,punjab, Rajasthan and delhi states/UTs.
      we have many more states/UTs-
      himachal pradesh, Uttarakhand, haryana, uttar pradesh, gujarat, maharashtra, dadar and nagar haveli and daman and diu, maharashtra, goa,kerala,tamil nadu,karnataka,telangana,andhra pradesh, odisha, west bengal, Jharkhand, bihar, Chhattisgarh, madhya pradesh,assam,arunachal pradesh,manipur,nagaland,tripura, mizoram,Meghalaya,sikkim, andaman and nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep islands, Puducherry .

    • @abhinaysingh8306
      @abhinaysingh8306 6 місяців тому +3

      one more UT which is chandigarh.

  • @Zen__333
    @Zen__333 6 місяців тому +1

    Wish you the best for your future journeys. Love watching your videos and the positivity you spread throughout the world.

  • @lincolnkaden7758
    @lincolnkaden7758 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the explanation of the dash and the shots that you were able to get. This is something that other people have not been able to do anywhere near as well.
    I’m very keen to test ride one of these bikes, so that info was very really great to see!

  • @edithchapman6651
    @edithchapman6651 6 місяців тому +32

    Thank you Noraly for the trip through India with their beautiful landscapes,interesting history and such warm welcoming people.Excited now for Africa....Safe journeys

  • @mikerider58
    @mikerider58 6 місяців тому +59

    Probably that was the best motorcycle review I've ever seen and believe me as a double cancer patient who spends a lot of time in hospital, l have watched a thousand reviews 😊
    But l wasn't surprised that your review would be the best, because you are probably the most experienced motorcycle traveller on UA-cam.
    Your adventure on the Himalayan across India was absolutely amazing 👏 l must confess that your courage and strength of personality has helped me so much during my chemotherapy Treatment and my 3 year battle with leukaemia and prostate cancer.
    Thank you Norely so much, you are a wonderful person, beautiful inside and out and a inspiration to all of us.
    MikeRider

    • @keshshar
      @keshshar 6 місяців тому +2

      ♥️🕉️✅🏆🌹💐😊🙏🙏

    • @sidharthshivappa1359
      @sidharthshivappa1359 6 місяців тому +3

      You will be perfectly alright soon and you too will be riding a bike 👍

    • @mikerider58
      @mikerider58 6 місяців тому +6

      @sidharthshivappa1359 thank you, l stared riding again last May on my Honda 500s.
      I grew up riding motorcycles and almost got signed by Aprilia to race bikes.
      I get tired easy because of all my treatment but I'm looking forward.

    • @nidheeshkumar6760
      @nidheeshkumar6760 6 місяців тому

      ​@@mikerider58 Yes drugs take heavy toll on body please add turmeric powder to your diet it is anti carcinogenic and helps with inflammation and aids sleep when you have it with warm milk

  • @stephengardiner5410
    @stephengardiner5410 6 місяців тому +24

    I've loved your Indian adventures, thanks for bringing us along! I've been amazed at how friendly and welcoming most of the people have been - they're very quick to share what little they have with you, they all seemed genuinely pleased to see you. I also didn't realise India had so many palaces and forts - I wish the Indian government would invest more into their upkeep and restoration as that would be an amazing source of tourist income for lots of these towns...Have a well earned break and we'll catch up with you soon! 🥰

    • @sauravkumarchand9691
      @sauravkumarchand9691 6 місяців тому +7

      India is an Ancient Civilizational old Country with plenty of Archeological Sites, Paleontological Sites, Temples, Hill Forts, Sea Forts, Riverside Forts, Island Forts, Desert Forts, Hill Palaces, Heritage Palaces, Historical Monuments and Buildings unfortunately yet uncharted or lesser known to outside world. Even Foreign You Tube Vloggers seldom or very rarely explore these ancient marvels across Pan India.

    • @stephengardiner5410
      @stephengardiner5410 6 місяців тому +4

      @@sauravkumarchand9691 Think I need to add India onto my bucket list! 😃

    • @sauravkumarchand9691
      @sauravkumarchand9691 6 місяців тому

      @@stephengardiner5410 Most Welcome 😊

    • @arpanabinaswar1811
      @arpanabinaswar1811 5 місяців тому +1

      Actually most of the Forts have been restored and turned into 5star hotels.
      Comming to the ones you see in video some have been turned into Museums. While a few which haven't been restored are actually not Forts but Forward Outposts which were meant to accommodate a few troops . They don't have much inside them to restored into a museum.
      Also Govt is planning to start bidding for some of these Forward outposts for Hotel Groups to convert them to Hotels .

    • @sauravkumarchand9691
      @sauravkumarchand9691 5 місяців тому

      @@arpanabinaswar1811 Not most of the Forts have been restored and turned into 5 star hotels. That's incorrect information. Yes some forts and Palaces especially in Rajasthan State has been turn into Heritage Hotels. Yet many forts across Pan India still remains even unrestored due to lack of funds from their respective Governments.

  • @michaelreid5912
    @michaelreid5912 6 місяців тому +1

    As always a fantastic voyage Noraly… thank you for taking us all along!🎉❤

  • @keithkristi7938
    @keithkristi7938 6 місяців тому +34

    I'm not a motor bike rider and have never owned or ridden a motor bike, but your review makes me want to go and buy one! lol.
    Another wonderful series, Noraly. India is indeed a land of contrasts and mystery and beauty.

    • @adarshpurohit3849
      @adarshpurohit3849 6 місяців тому +1

      Okay go for it man you won't regret

    • @Perkelenaattori
      @Perkelenaattori 6 місяців тому

      I bought one thanks to her in 2018. Haven't regretted it at all.😄

  • @ddhamecha2546
    @ddhamecha2546 6 місяців тому +98

    It was a great round for India 2.0 with Himalayan with Northern and Western India
    Maybe Round 3.0 will be central and Southern part
    India has all diversity of all continents
    ❤🙏🏻

  • @vincefu441
    @vincefu441 6 місяців тому +1

    What a great series! Almost seemed like a vacation from the rigors of Africa. Thank you! Continued safe travels!

  • @roythearcher
    @roythearcher 6 місяців тому +3

    Noraly, you are the perfect person to do this review as you are a rider first and foremost and are not going to be clouded by all the hype surrounding the latest bikes ie, performance stats or be worried about the wheelbase being 3mm shorter than last years model etc, etc....You just ride! and all the relavent things that most riders want to know about, ie, comfort levels, power, suspension, luggage carrying capacity, navigation, and all that, you give us, along with some stunning views and opening up a window on a world that most of us will not have the chance to see otherwise.
    I was interested in the old Himalayan but with this new one, I could be seriously tempted!

  • @recumbentrocks2929
    @recumbentrocks2929 6 місяців тому +27

    Very savvy of Royal Enfield letting you test ride their new model. Best advert they could have. Loved your India trip and I can see why you wanted to come back. What an amazing country and people. Can't wait for your next adventure.

    • @RRRRefuelRideRace
      @RRRRefuelRideRace 2 місяці тому +1

      A very enjoyable review and like always perfect filming from Itchy. :) Drop by bro, you may like my content. Cheers.

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 6 місяців тому +24

    Thanks for the comparison and your thoughts on the new version of the Himalayan! A very nice ride down the mountain with beautiful views. Your videos never cease to amaze me. Ride safe Noraly and hope all is going well in West Africa!

  • @sujaymumbai
    @sujaymumbai 6 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful series it has been. Thank you for all the efforts! 🙏

  • @mathewkeluthara
    @mathewkeluthara 6 місяців тому +4

    Noraly, it was a wonderful experience seeing your videos and having a virtual treat of India from the mountains and back to Delhi. Enjoyed every moment of it! You saw the positive side of everything - how lovely the people and how satisfied are they with their lives. Very rudimentary, but finding happiness in everything! I’m from south of India and haven’t travelled much to the northern parts of India. You had mentioned that you had covered the south earlier. Would definitely like to see you undertaking a journey through my state Kerala and the southern states. Wishing you good luck for your Africa edition. All the best!!

  • @InteractiveDNA
    @InteractiveDNA 6 місяців тому +7

    The flickering is a normal thing... need to find the display hertz and change the Shutter Speed until you find the match. Now, also you could use a ND filter to fix the problem. In fact the problem in not on the bike display and yes the camera type you are using if you can not adjust the S Speed. Also, make sure that the display of the bike is the same on hertz (NTSC for USA Electricity or PAL-M for Europe) The camera must much the NTSC format or PAL of you will never get the problem fixed. 50Hz the flickering effect goes unnoticed by the human eye - the key word being human. The camera’s eye (its sensor) can still see this flicker. If you synchronize your camera to the electrical frequency of the lighting, you are basically telling your camera to only take pictures of the ON portion of each cycle within the frequency. So how do we do achieve synchronization? There are two options: 1. If your camera has this option, simply match your camera’s frequency with the electrical frequency of your environment. 2. You can sync your shutter speed to the electrical frequency of your environment. One more thing SUPER important! SHUTTER ANGLE, always set your Shutter Angle double the frame rate (if you are filming at 50fps your shutter angle should always be 100, SUPER important.

  • @jean-philippec6294
    @jean-philippec6294 6 місяців тому +60

    Une moto qui devrait se vendre comme des petits pains..... succès mondial assuré en 2024 Merci Noraly pour cette épopée indienne, qui nous a ravi le coeur au fil de tes rencontres .

  • @user-sz9fv7cb3c
    @user-sz9fv7cb3c 6 місяців тому +1

    Superb videos in India; so much to see, had to pause the video and stare at the buildings, roadsides, shops, people, animals along the way. Thanks again, Noraly!!

  • @100868ful
    @100868ful 6 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are always beautifully done. Thank you for another great video series. India is a very interesting place. Learned a lot.

  • @TNTgamer333
    @TNTgamer333 6 місяців тому +8

    You may not have been a motorcycle reviewer before this video....but you are now. A great summary of the bike from a users point of view NOT a cynical motorcycle 'hack'.

  • @richardharker2775
    @richardharker2775 6 місяців тому +29

    What an adventure. Thanks also to Royal Enfield. They made an excellent bike and what better ambassador to showcase it.

  • @lawrenceleong8747
    @lawrenceleong8747 6 місяців тому +2

    It's sad to see your India adventure end. But hey, bring on West Africa again! I'm living vicariously through you. Can't wait!

  • @O.alfred
    @O.alfred 6 місяців тому +2

    You're a gem. Thank you for unveiling the hidden history of beautiful India.

  • @jamesbeaman5944
    @jamesbeaman5944 6 місяців тому +12

    Another wonderful journey!! Thanks again for taking us along. Fascinating country and people. Best, Jim

  • @denisejones8778
    @denisejones8778 6 місяців тому +5

    Always amazing. I've been watching for three years and each episode just keeps getting better. Thank you for taking us along!

  • @dcrate3525
    @dcrate3525 6 місяців тому +2

    I certainly enjoyed going in India with you, the people, the countryside, the bike and you Noraly were all awesome. ❤

  • @wdrambour
    @wdrambour 6 місяців тому +32

    Loved this India adventure. I've been to India a couple of times. I've always said I would love to explore India...Glad to piggy back on your adventures. As always, very well done. Cheers!

  • @MikaelHindsberg
    @MikaelHindsberg 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Noraly, it’s been amazing to see India and especially the Himalayas and road along on the screen. I really love to just watch you ride and see the scenery, the traffic and all the people going about their daily lives. Amazing.

  • @glennsmith1040
    @glennsmith1040 5 місяців тому

    Another fantastic series Noraly. Thankyou very much. Looking forward to your continued Africa adveture. Safe travels.

  • @johnsonmascarenhas
    @johnsonmascarenhas 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Noraly, for showing the humble and clear conscience of the hearts of the people in rural India.
    As an Indian, I've seen many foreigners appreciate this part, but also many show distaste and disrespect..
    God bless you.
    See you soon..
    N. B. Was hoping ull be in our Goa for INDIA BIKE WEEK!.. but u said ur going to Africa..

  • @DianeGleason-tc9zd
    @DianeGleason-tc9zd 6 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for this Noraly! You are the best! Good luck in Africa! Can't wait to see you there again!!!

  • @miguelangelansaldi3146
    @miguelangelansaldi3146 6 місяців тому +19

    Hi Noraly,
    It was just over three months in India and for me, who did not know the country, it was an open encyclopedia thanks to your excellent videos, I had the opportunity to get to know places, people, animals, customs, foods and a country unique in its characteristics...
    Thank you, thank you very much for giving me that opportunity and for doing it in such a professional way...
    Without a doubt, Royal Enfield will be very satisfied with your very objective, technical and detailed summary from your point of view as a user of the new model.
    My motorcycle is a BMW, since in Brazil Royal Enfield has practically no market share, something that will most likely change in the near future.
    Good return to Africa and to the punished but noble Honda ALASKA, which I hope can continue your adventure on that great continent with complicated countries that you will have to cross.
    Let this absence on your part be brief, but take all the time necessary to return 100% with energy to face that adventure again!
    TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!!!

  • @Sur-Ron
    @Sur-Ron 6 місяців тому +2

    I've been following you for a few years now. You inspired me to get my first bike and start my own UA-cam channel. I now have my second bike. I'm going to save up for the next couple of years and if all goes to plan I will travel India and other parts of the world like you!

  • @tlt3921
    @tlt3921 6 місяців тому +7

    I began watching your adventures a few months ago and have been inspired. I will be finishing a motorcycle trip I started over thirty years ago but didn't finish as the bike burned up in the mountains just south of Dubrovnik in what was then Yugoslavia. I will be riding a Royal Enfield. Will pick it up in England.This time I will make it to Athens. Good luck on you're adventures. You handle the traveling alone by motorcycle quite well. I found it isolating, languages, etc. Of course there was no internet or social media to keep in touch. The pictures from those trips are in the scrapbook and framed on walls. Time to finish the trip. It wasn't the only trip. I traveled thousands of miles over many months crisscrossing Europe from the Grampian Mountains of Northern Scotland almost to the Russian border (at the hight of the cold war I might add. Really interesting) but on the run to Athens the bike burned up. It was a 650 Yamaha Great bike. My fault the electrical system burned up. Rode it too hard and the magneto burned everthing up. I know the exact spot where the bike gave up and will return there and take a then and now photo. Take care. Best of luck.

  • @denniswade4998
    @denniswade4998 6 місяців тому +7

    It was a real pleasure following you on this journey! You did an excellent job of giving us a vicarious experience of northern India, both the natural beauty AND the fascinating cultures and peoples.
    I look forward to your return to Africa.

  • @eugenomics9662
    @eugenomics9662 6 місяців тому +3

    What a way to end this series in India! I really enjoyed watching your return to this part of the country. From the sceneries to your encounters with the locals. Thank you for sharing all this with us. I can't wait to see you back in East Africa for some new adventures. Have a safe flight!

  • @mbrider56
    @mbrider56 6 місяців тому +1

    Love your journey back to India and on the Himalayan. A great combination.
    LETS GO AFRICA!

  • @MrISabier
    @MrISabier 6 місяців тому +1

    Noraly, another adventure filled tryst with India comes to an end but I'm certain you'll be back for more. Thanks for the stunning episodes (Zanskar especially).
    Enjoy your journey in Africa, more power to you!

  • @danielmcneil3004
    @danielmcneil3004 6 місяців тому +14

    Hey Noraly. Fantastic series and for me an eye opening learning experience. Sorry that it has to end but knowing that you also have unfinished adventures back in Africa. Thank you once again for the stunning scenery and the introduction to so many wonderful people that you met. Also thanks for your fair and objective look at the Himalayan452. I think RE have another winner on their hands. Your videos and ongoing commentaries are always a pleasure . Cheers and stay safe. Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦

  • @009shivam
    @009shivam 6 місяців тому +8

    So humble of you saying that you have ridden 411 "quite a bit"😅

  • @abhi8shek
    @abhi8shek 6 місяців тому +1

    You are always welcome here. We enjoy your wonderful videos. And you have made a very good review, all that matters for a rider to decide on a purchase, you have explained very well. Thank you.

  • @alanpage8911
    @alanpage8911 6 місяців тому +12

    A great way to fill in a monsoon season: enduro riding in Slovenia and Himalayan 452 riding across northern India. Beats the clutch slipping knee deep African highway mud, which has hopefully dried out a bit by now.

  • @lucysmith3389
    @lucysmith3389 6 місяців тому +8

    Great wrap up video! Have really loved following your trip through India this time. 👏 You bring such a fun and curious attitude to your adventures!