Wait a second. A guy who liked the old Himalayan likes also the new one? Interesting. And cudos to the 450 Himi, as it not only looks like it is built like a tank, but delivers even in situations that are a bit beyond the scope for what an adventure bike has to be capable of.
as an ex-enduro racer i have to say, getting this thing in the top 40 on stock susps, either this bike is way better than we think or you are a monster of a rider cuz gaaaawd dayum son! Top 40 on a Himi?!! Jeeeeeeesus!!!
@@Pedrriiiiiiii you are welcome to find her cool asf… I don‘t… She is naive, can‘t ride bikes (even though she rode thousands of KM‘s - unbelievable) and she should take care of herself unless she wants to get hurt real bad one day… Insecure riding and touring the world off road is a high stakes gamble.
@@Roxak She bought a factory 411 and rode it from the factory in India to the Netherlands. She is now going a trip on an 80's XT600. What have you done in your life?
@@Yvolve well what have you done first of all, i‘m not a fan of bragging with some one elses achievements and i never said she hasnt achieved anything - read again, it‘s my opinion and that‘s it.
I’m 65 now and have ridden mountain trails in the Pacific Northwest of the US, road raced, and owned and ridden MANY sport bikes, dirt bikes, and dual sports. I currently ride a 701 because of its relatively light and has plenty of power. I state this not because I’m proud of everything, but rather I feel very fortunate and privileged to have had all of those experiences. A bike like the Himalayan is appealing to me because a day is coming when the Husky will be too much and the Himi would allow me to continue in something I love. Heck… it hassles me now ! It’s the Leatherman of motorcycles.
@@varun2250it’s not all about weight. Seat hieght and power delivery come into play as one gets older also. Maybe as you get older it will make more sense to you.
I dropped my 3 day old Himi 450 on the Bridgestone trail at the ABR. It was the first time I had done any off road riding, the guy behind ran over my leg but I finished the trail without any further incident, well chuffed and it was still good to ride home on the Sunday. Waiting to get its first service done and hopefully find some more trails near me
@@varun2250 Well I had some bruising, he was on another dirt bike. He pulled it back and I think he may have been one of the guys that stopped and helped me get the bike up, while others were riding past. There is a video of it on UA-cam
Massive respect, you're probably the only one that has taken one of these on an enduro run and crushed it on top of that, earned my sub. It's rare to see someone push bikes to their limits but at the end of the day it's the question people really want to know at the end of the day, what is the maximum performance this vehicle can achieve offroad? This paints a great picture, what a solid bike, honestly incredible for the price point. The one thing I don't like about it are those fenders being so close to the tires, seems like something could get lodged in there and cause problems.
@@diedfrombored5295 thanks, we try our best to push the bikes to the limit, if you were buying something wouldn’t you want to know what it’s capable of. Thanks again!
The original Himalayan was developed as an India-only adventure bike to tackle rough trails in the Himalaya mountains - "the roof of the world" and the toughest highest terrain imaginable. After successful test rides in the unforgiving mountains that lent the bike it's name RE management then decided to unleash the Himalayan on the world...
Fantastic video Chris, you rode the wheels off the Himi, amazing riding style. That bike could shift !!! Didn't know about "Bike World" until I found this video, looks like my type of channel(Super). I'll spread the word in Northern Ireland.✊ Love the Rallies and the relaxed friendly people that compete🙌
Great video Chris giving the Himi some love, I think we can all agree the biggest difference between the bikes on that day was you, no? Not sure id flatter the bike like that 😂
Hey man great video, you were a hero on the motorcycle. Would you guys please do a project on the Himalayan it would be great to see how the motorcycle would perform with better suspension and maybe a 18inch rear rim.
Impressive footage and like how you gave her the beans ;) That is exactly what I reasonate to as a Himi 411 owner. Mightly potential when taking her in Enduro Territory and you can ride her to work too the next day for the whole week and resume enduro the same weekend with nothing else but a different riding gear setup. Its too much fun on the Himis.
Chris, I’d love to see you review the Triumph Scrambler 400X! Your insights on the Himalayan 450 are always spot on, and I think you’d offer a great perspective on the Scrambler as well. Keep up the great work!”
Isn’t the Triumph basically a modified road bike? From what I understand, that’s what makes RE Scram special. It’s based on an adventure bike, not a road bike.
@@SamiPaju I believe that the Triumph 400X outshines the Royal Enfield Scram 411 by offering a far superior blend of on-road refinement and adventure capability. While the RE scram is stuck in its off-road focused design, If you want a bike that truly excels on the road while still handling occasional off-road challenges,i think the Triumph 400X is clearly the superior choice..IMO
@@zatemalsawm5826 I guess it comes down to what you want from a bike and the kind of riding you mean to put it through. That said, I’m really curious to see if RE is going to put that 450cc engine from the new Himmy to an updated version of the Scram. A local RE leader said that Scram411 is going out of production.
I grew up on TS185/DT125LC's & enjoyed them v.much. Those days will never return so then liked XT350 or even XR125L. I think lightweight tail bikes is a much missed niche that provided: commuters, weekend fun bikes (long B4 supermoto) for the poor like me. I even think the generation B4 had the right idea with old BSA's that with different tyres shocks, handlebars, mudguards could do TT, work & dirt. My first off road 4T ride was a '70's CB200 with no mudguards/silencers & a massive rear sprocket . On of the happiest off road rides of my life. BTW I have CR500 & TS250 in the shed so not a complete pu55y. Oh yes enjoyed the vid.
Man!! I’m a rash rider really rash. But the way you were riding the bike in those trails it was courageous 🫡 🫡 one need guts to ride like that! You’re the really great rider bro
Amazing! Would love to have you out in India in the Himalayas for a ride. I'm an Aussie living just a few hours East of Delhi in the jungle and on the edge of the Himalayas. Welcome any time.
Great video. Now I'm really torn between Voge 300 Rally and a Himalayan. DOh! Best take a few months to ponder this dilema. Inspiring film though really fancy having a go myself now, cheers!
I oftentimes will speed up UA-cam videos cause some creators are a bore to listen to. I had to check it was at normal speeds watching this, you were ripping through there!
You failed to mention that the stock suspension, despite its adjustment limitations, held up great to all the abuse you put it through. I've seen other videos that praises the front ABS system on dirt, didn't hear you mention anything about that. RE is one of those great stories about how an anthusiastic 26 year old CEO can turn around a falling ompany or Kowe where a dedicated young man can produce a fantastic Rally bike.
I got it narrowed down between the Himalayan 450 and the CFMoto 450 IBEX. I’m coming from a BMW 1200GS and Husqvarna 701. I’m 75 and need a lower lighter bike.
The royal Enfield is a great option in my options for buying some beginner adventure bikes. The only problem is the nearest dealer is a few hundred KM away from me lol.
watching you video is awesome ,wanted to hit the mud though I don't own a himi , I washed my bike in the morning it was like my bike was looking at me saying don't you dare 🤣🤣
Chris- will the bike wheelie easily in second gear? Can’t demo one here and lilting the front over things while in second gear is my baseline requirement. For instance the CRF300 bs 250. 300 does it pretty well. The 250 was a no. Thoughts?
Watch an Aussie guy “ on the back wheel “ he absolutely FLOGS the crap out of the Himalayan 450 in the Australian bush , I’m amazed he didn’t destroy the bike .
Absolute madman! 🤣 Cool bikes tho, I knew someone that had an Enfield, one of them classic looking ones 20 years ago, it was new then so it was not a real classic but it looked like one, I always liked that thing, just looked so cool. Think it had like 25 hp or something, 350 cc maybe? I cant remember but it was neat!
It felt bouncy on that track . The suspension does not seem to be top notch, which is ok for the price point it comes at . The question is how good is the after market support and how good is the engine : would it last the old himi.
I own a Himalayan and I had taken the same for off-roading during the monsoon and quite surprised with its performance. I have given the link of vedio of my ride above
Do you think that this is a good tenere 700 repleace for someone who is an intermediate offroad rider to bust the confidence? t7 is an amazing bike but sometimes it feel to heavy to powerfull and im looking for something to repleace it and go riding without fear , himalayan and cfmoto 450 check all the boxes but im also afraid to feel sorry to sell my t7 What do you think ?
I own a RE, and have always seen the Himi as the ugly duckling of their lineup, with the Idea this model had cronic frame snapping issues. I guess the new model doesn't have that issue given the footage. Might try one once It arrives here.
Wait a second. A guy who liked the old Himalayan likes also the new one? Interesting. And cudos to the 450 Himi, as it not only looks like it is built like a tank, but delivers even in situations that are a bit beyond the scope for what an adventure bike has to be capable of.
He’s not the only one I had old Himalayan got the new
@@nanuvegnice..if u hv to pick one, which one will u take n why?
@ 450 anytime
as an ex-enduro racer i have to say, getting this thing in the top 40 on stock susps, either this bike is way better than we think or you are a monster of a rider cuz gaaaawd dayum son! Top 40 on a Himi?!! Jeeeeeeesus!!!
Adam Riemann, Itchy Boots and this video. All the marketing the Himalayan will ever need.
Itchy boots 😂
@@Roxak She's cool asf
@@Pedrriiiiiiii you are welcome to find her cool asf… I don‘t… She is naive, can‘t ride bikes (even though she rode thousands of KM‘s - unbelievable) and she should take care of herself unless she wants to get hurt real bad one day… Insecure riding and touring the world off road is a high stakes gamble.
@@Roxak She bought a factory 411 and rode it from the factory in India to the Netherlands. She is now going a trip on an 80's XT600. What have you done in your life?
@@Yvolve well what have you done first of all, i‘m not a fan of bragging with some one elses achievements and i never said she hasnt achieved anything - read again, it‘s my opinion and that‘s it.
I’m 65 now and have ridden mountain trails in the Pacific Northwest of the US, road raced, and owned and ridden MANY sport bikes, dirt bikes, and dual sports. I currently ride a 701 because of its relatively light and has plenty of power. I state this not because I’m proud of everything, but rather I feel very fortunate and privileged to have had all of those experiences. A bike like the Himalayan is appealing to me because a day is coming when the Husky will be too much and the Himi would allow me to continue in something I love. Heck… it hassles me now !
It’s the Leatherman of motorcycles.
Himalayan 450 weighs more than Husqvarna 701.
Kudos to you. I'm 55 and nice to know in 10 years I'll still be looking for trails. I'm in between my 2020 Vstrom 650 and my next bike.
@@varun2250it’s not all about weight. Seat hieght and power delivery come into play as one gets older also. Maybe as you get older it will make more sense to you.
@@turk59 Oh, the issue here is about laid back, linear power delivery. I assumed OP was talking about weight of the motorcycle. I get it now.
PNW native here. I ride a 701 supermoto, and just pre-ordered this 450. Super excited to add it to the stable.
I dropped my 3 day old Himi 450 on the Bridgestone trail at the ABR. It was the first time I had done any off road riding, the guy behind ran over my leg but I finished the trail without any further incident, well chuffed and it was still good to ride home on the Sunday.
Waiting to get its first service done and hopefully find some more trails near me
Ran over your leg? And nothing happened? Which motorcycle was he riding?
@@varun2250 Well I had some bruising, he was on another dirt bike. He pulled it back and I think he may have been one of the guys that stopped and helped me get the bike up, while others were riding past.
There is a video of it on UA-cam
Now that is what you call a true enduro test on a Himi. 😂
Epic! 👍🏿
Love it….. the abuse you put the Himi through, worth it for a great advert for Royal Enfield 🤘🏻🏁
Massive respect, you're probably the only one that has taken one of these on an enduro run and crushed it on top of that, earned my sub.
It's rare to see someone push bikes to their limits but at the end of the day it's the question people really want to know at the end of the day, what is the maximum performance this vehicle can achieve offroad?
This paints a great picture, what a solid bike, honestly incredible for the price point.
The one thing I don't like about it are those fenders being so close to the tires, seems like something could get lodged in there and cause problems.
@@diedfrombored5295 thanks, we try our best to push the bikes to the limit, if you were buying something wouldn’t you want to know what it’s capable of. Thanks again!
The original Himalayan was developed as an India-only adventure bike to tackle rough trails in the Himalaya mountains - "the roof of the world" and the toughest highest terrain imaginable.
After successful test rides in the unforgiving mountains that lent the bike it's name RE management then decided to unleash the Himalayan on the world...
“Almost lost my fingers…but posted some good times”! Love this guy. Next up, Chris races a Roman chariot in the ISDE. “Hey…it’s got TWO wheels” 🤷♂️
Same here!
Fantastic video Chris, you rode the wheels off the Himi, amazing riding style. That bike could shift !!!
Didn't know about "Bike World" until I found this video, looks like my type of channel(Super).
I'll spread the word in Northern Ireland.✊
Love the Rallies and the relaxed friendly people that compete🙌
@@GordieTaylor-r6e good to have you, thanks for the support.
Usually a bike only becomes iconic in hindsight - this thing has done it pretty much at release!
Great video Chris giving the Himi some love, I think we can all agree the biggest difference between the bikes on that day was you, no? Not sure id flatter the bike like that 😂
Awesome video Chris! I'm yet to find someone that has put the Himi through some hardcore proper testing! Well done you & BW team! 👍👍
This may be my next bike. But at 61 probly won't be thrashing it like this but good to know it can take it.
Good Choice. I rode one last month. Had a great time
Hey man great video, you were a hero on the motorcycle.
Would you guys please do a project on the Himalayan it would be great to see how the motorcycle would perform with better suspension and maybe a 18inch rear rim.
Absolutely brilliant Chris, so well done - mega star stuff 😀👋👍
Bought it few months ago, This motorcycle has been a great companion 🙌🏼
Loved the fact that Indian bikes are loved by everyone!
Hardcore buddy! Seriously impressed by this bike.
Impressive footage and like how you gave her the beans ;) That is exactly what I reasonate to as a Himi 411 owner. Mightly potential when taking her in Enduro Territory and you can ride her to work too the next day for the whole week and resume enduro the same weekend with nothing else but a different riding gear setup. Its too much fun on the Himis.
My first thought was Bark Busters. Essential on any bike ridden in the dirt.
Chris, you are our very own Graham Jarvis. Top quality content as always. Best bike channel on UA-cam 👌🏻
Chris, I’d love to see you review the Triumph Scrambler 400X! Your insights on the Himalayan 450 are always spot on, and I think you’d offer a great perspective on the Scrambler as well. Keep up the great work!”
Isn’t the Triumph basically a modified road bike? From what I understand, that’s what makes RE Scram special. It’s based on an adventure bike, not a road bike.
@@SamiPaju I believe that the Triumph 400X outshines the Royal Enfield Scram 411 by offering a far superior blend of on-road refinement and adventure capability. While the RE scram is stuck in its off-road focused design, If you want a bike that truly excels on the road while still handling occasional off-road challenges,i think the Triumph 400X is clearly the superior choice..IMO
@@zatemalsawm5826 I guess it comes down to what you want from a bike and the kind of riding you mean to put it through. That said, I’m really curious to see if RE is going to put that 450cc engine from the new Himmy to an updated version of the Scram. A local RE leader said that Scram411 is going out of production.
We have one coming in a couple of weeks.
@@BikeWorldTVshow eagerly waiting
Just incredible bike control! Such quality videos. In terms of motorcycling content / reviews I don’t think you can be bettered.
Keep them up sir!
Awesome job Chris, I bought one on the back of your launch video. It’s an amazing bike. Great content, ride safe…
Love the photography... its the closest to "off road" that I've ever been. Lol. Looks crazy. Good to see the Himalayan doing so well.
I grew up on TS185/DT125LC's & enjoyed them v.much. Those days will never return so then liked XT350 or even XR125L. I think lightweight tail bikes is a much missed niche that provided: commuters, weekend fun bikes (long B4 supermoto) for the poor like me. I even think the generation B4 had the right idea with old BSA's that with different tyres shocks, handlebars, mudguards could do TT, work & dirt. My first off road 4T ride was a '70's CB200 with no mudguards/silencers & a massive rear sprocket . On of the happiest off road rides of my life. BTW I have CR500 & TS250 in the shed so not a complete pu55y. Oh yes enjoyed the vid.
Man!! I’m a rash rider really rash. But the way you were riding the bike in those trails it was courageous 🫡 🫡 one need guts to ride like that! You’re the really great rider bro
Amazing! Would love to have you out in India in the Himalayas for a ride. I'm an Aussie living just a few hours East of Delhi in the jungle and on the edge of the Himalayas. Welcome any time.
What a fun video and the bike looks awesome in this colour.
Great video. Now I'm really torn between Voge 300 Rally and a Himalayan. DOh! Best take a few months to ponder this dilema. Inspiring film though really fancy having a go myself now, cheers!
Really appreciate the stress test of this bike, Thanks a lot 😊
This is f'ing awesome! This is actually what I wanted to see with this bike. A nice street dirt bike.
that's a really good looking bike
You are a legend Chris 👏🏽
Another great video by bikeworld , love the videos
Mate you could ride a Segway and post good times. Boss level bike skill. Loving your content.
Little Indian on UK off-road terrain 😂😂.
Chris another great video, you push Royal as it should be😂😂😂❤❤
I think RE has built a great bike. I have one request when they come out with V3, make the air box easily accessible.
I'm convinced ! Might get one somday. Gotta BMW F650 GS right now
Fantastic video. Amazing what this bike can do.
Great film thanks don't you just love Royal Enfield.
That thing looks so freaking badass cool! Imma get one!
Which country you're from bro
@@Chitha113 Portugal
I oftentimes will speed up UA-cam videos cause some creators are a bore to listen to. I had to check it was at normal speeds watching this, you were ripping through there!
Awesome video, looking forward to the 110 clip soon (?) 😉
You failed to mention that the stock suspension, despite its adjustment limitations, held up great to all the abuse you put it through. I've seen other videos that praises the front ABS system on dirt, didn't hear you mention anything about that. RE is one of those great stories about how an anthusiastic 26 year old CEO can turn around a falling ompany or Kowe where a dedicated young man can produce a fantastic Rally bike.
I got it narrowed down between the Himalayan 450 and the CFMoto 450 IBEX. I’m coming from a BMW 1200GS and Husqvarna 701. I’m 75 and need a lower lighter bike.
Classic 350
@@Chitha113The commenter here wants to go for an Adv and you are suggesting him a rust bucket?
@@Farmerfrommishmi it's not a rust bike. It is a bike of individuality
@@Chitha113 Is it an Adv? Is it a light bike?
Is it not a vibrator prone to rust?
Or are you a fanboy?
Excellent video!
Now I will check out more on your channel.
I'd like to see more unedited riding, please
Coming!
@@BikeWorldTVshow It'd be great if you could post the full proper POV (no other edits/sounds )video of the ride...
@@antapps here you go: Royal Enfield Himalayan Onboard Rally Lap
ua-cam.com/video/bSf7u1RL2Ns/v-deo.html
@@dougiep8464 Royal Enfield Himalayan Onboard Rally Lap
ua-cam.com/video/bSf7u1RL2Ns/v-deo.html
@@BikeWorldTVshow Why thank you, Good Sir 😀🙏
This will probably be my first bike ever
WAS NOT expecting this video
Now thats a proper review
Chris this is next for me . Always wanted to try enduro just done a day at inch perfect trials which was awesome . You need to try it 👍🍻🏁
Great review & video 👍
Love this channel
Post the full unedited laps, would love to see them
Royal Enfield Himalayan Onboard Rally Lap
ua-cam.com/video/bSf7u1RL2Ns/v-deo.html
The royal Enfield is a great option in my options for buying some beginner adventure bikes. The only problem is the nearest dealer is a few hundred KM away from me lol.
It's like a poor man's desert x sort of lol . I want one 👍 probably more reliable then the Duc...
watching you video is awesome ,wanted to hit the mud though I don't own a himi , I washed my bike in the morning it was like my bike was looking at me saying don't you dare 🤣🤣
No doubt you have ridden the MT Moto 450. Which would you choose between the Himalayan and the CF Moto ??? AND WHY ?? Thanks
I wonder when are RE going to make a liquid cooled 650 and put it on an Himy frame...
Not going to to happen. Him 650 with interceptor twins engine is already in the road testing phase. 😊
@@scram36 The air cooled? I can live with that. :)
maybe bored out to an 800cc too. Enfield rep said at the ABR festival that it isnt a 650 🤔
They are testing one but i think it's bored out 650 more likely an 850.
Wonderful wonderful riding.
Chris- will the bike wheelie easily in second gear? Can’t demo one here and lilting the front over things while in second gear is my baseline requirement. For instance the CRF300 bs 250. 300 does it pretty well. The 250 was a no. Thoughts?
Watch an Aussie guy “ on the back wheel “ he absolutely FLOGS the crap out of the Himalayan 450 in the Australian bush , I’m amazed he didn’t destroy the bike .
Cos it's built with metal unlike its competitors
@@adityan3208100% agree mate 👍
Make this offroad video into a reel with rock song in it and it will be bang on!
. Great skills.
Great video 😊
After watching this video, there’s no question what my next bike’s going to be.
Absolute madman! 🤣 Cool bikes tho, I knew someone that had an Enfield, one of them classic looking ones 20 years ago, it was new then so it was not a real classic but it looked like one, I always liked that thing, just looked so cool. Think it had like 25 hp or something, 350 cc maybe? I cant remember but it was neat!
Rider and Bike : Grossartig !
It felt bouncy on that track . The suspension does not seem to be top notch, which is ok for the price point it comes at . The question is how good is the after market support and how good is the engine : would it last the old himi.
Yippee!
I own a Himalayan and I had taken the same for off-roading during the monsoon and quite surprised with its performance. I have given the link of vedio of my ride above
What tyres are you using please ????
I was wondering how much of this was the bike and how much was it about your skills?
What event was this? This looks exactly like something I want to do, can you suggest any similar near south London, Surrey or Kent?
It's called the Beacons Rally, lots of options here: www.wtra.co.uk/ Nothing like this your way though...
Do you think that this is a good tenere 700 repleace for someone who is an intermediate offroad rider to bust the confidence? t7 is an amazing bike but sometimes it feel to heavy to powerfull and im looking for something to repleace it and go riding without fear , himalayan and cfmoto 450 check all the boxes but im also afraid to feel sorry to sell my t7
What do you think ?
It‘s brillant for what it is 👍
Sir would you able to give us a full review of bike called hero xpulse 200 4v or xpluse xtrme it is considered good off-roader
how comfortable is stand up riding ? iam 185cm tall. cheers
How did you get on in your class? Also what you think of the CF Moto 450 MT?
Beautiful bike and can you take it for around the world motorcycle
Is there anymore on the s1000rr build?
It’s all done, we just need to ride it.
Challenge ...... next year enter the same event on a Goldwing with knobbly tyres, see if you can finish in the same position or better ... 😉😁
How many kilogram of bike you can reduce less than the original. (After make lean)
I own a RE, and have always seen the Himi as the ugly duckling of their lineup, with the Idea this model had cronic frame snapping issues. I guess the new model doesn't have that issue given the footage. Might try one once It arrives here.
nice but why is that there no camera man in the race , not a fan of first person view , we want to see the bike in action , lol
brother i may soon land on v strom 650 xt can you enlioghten us on what that bike can do
rear tire looks worn out, you did pretty well considering its condition
Himi is a nice name :)
You could have put a kenda k760 trackmaster on the rear in a 130/90-17, 90% dirt, 10% road
Which tyres.. please
proper report 🙂
WHEN DOES THE US GET IT?
US launch is today!
old himalayan was just okish bike off road. but this new himalayan is very capable.
In RE HQ evryone like- 😬😱 you did what ? 😂
We could clearly see the RPM at the limits...So u were surely pushing the bike to its limits...
😁👍👍
Time to compare the Himi 450 vs the CFMoto 450 ibex
@@marcpigeon7796 we’re ahead of you, coming soon!
I like the belly button camera angles. Cool little bike too!