ALL NEW 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Review

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2024

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  • @DorkintheRoad
    @DorkintheRoad  2 місяці тому +8

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  • @smashy_smasherton
    @smashy_smasherton Місяць тому +135

    Give Dork a bike!!! You hear me, Royal Enfield? Give him a bike!!!

    • @abdulazizsaleh8650
      @abdulazizsaleh8650 Місяць тому +2

      Totally agree....👏🏻👍🏻

    • @leeinwis
      @leeinwis Місяць тому +1

      One of the old 411 , 😏😈.

    • @showpro1178
      @showpro1178 Місяць тому

      @@leeinwis RESPECTFULLY disagree ! I'm interested in purchasing a 2025, IF it can be shown that the new liquid-cooled engine exhibits no problems. I have a 2021 Himmy , and have test driven a 2024, and I liked it a LOT. However , the test drive was barely 15 minutes , and ALL on pavement . I'd love to hear what DITR has to say after a year of use .
      Cheers !

  • @JamEWalsh
    @JamEWalsh Місяць тому +42

    I can't speak to any Royal Enfield prior to 2022 but my Classic 350 has over 7k miles on it, has seen zero issues, and has only gotten better and better in terms of it's performance. I would (will?) buy one of these new Himalayans in heartbeat!

  • @BarrySimmons-y4h
    @BarrySimmons-y4h Місяць тому +11

    I've got the Himalayan Scram 411 and never thought of it as a dog. For what I do and my skill level it's great for moto camping and hitting the trails with like minded people. I'm glad I purchased it and plan to keep it for quite some time.

    • @FireHawkISA
      @FireHawkISA Місяць тому +1

      @@BarrySimmons-y4h the scram was my first bike. Upgraded to a TransAlp because I don't have a car, and need to do miles sometimes.
      But the Scram was awesome. If I didn't need to truck 4 hours on the highway, I wouldn't have upgraded ❤️

  • @headcase0708
    @headcase0708 Місяць тому +30

    Looking forward to the long-term review. GIVE DORK A BIKE!!!

    • @billwalsh3672
      @billwalsh3672 Місяць тому

      Check out Fuzzy Biker he owns both Himalayans & has put lots of miles on already.

  • @kevinsterner9490
    @kevinsterner9490 2 місяці тому +28

    Very interesting review. Would be cool seeing a long term review by you. Ben your hard work is paying off by getting invited to these events. Great job and well deserved

    • @billwalsh3672
      @billwalsh3672 Місяць тому +3

      Check out Fuzzy Biker , he owns both the 411 & the 450 ,
      Has already put lots of miles on the new 450 . Great reviews.

  • @GrumpyInTheMorning
    @GrumpyInTheMorning Місяць тому +15

    Love how Ben and Ian keep referring to each other in their videos : )

    • @Colaeroimages
      @Colaeroimages Місяць тому +1

      @@GrumpyInTheMorning we're watching a bromance in progress! And I bet we all love it

  • @billwalsh3672
    @billwalsh3672 Місяць тому +12

    Great review & after watching “The Fuzzy Biker” in Marnie Iowa who owns both the 411 & 450 it’s really got me intrigued.
    Fuzzy has put a lot of miles on his since the introduction of the 450 recently.
    It’s great to get honest quality reviews from you both.
    Looking forward to your next video.🇨🇦

  • @lennygumm642
    @lennygumm642 Місяць тому +4

    Give dork a RE Himalayan 450! Seriously, his channel is awesome.
    I grew up on dirt bikes and am looking for a street legal ride that can possibly take me anywhere. The Himy 450 jumped to the top of my list!

  • @joellikness2121
    @joellikness2121 Місяць тому +16

    Honestly this bike wasn't even on my radar with the Ibex 450 coming, but yours and Ian's reviews have me considering it much more.

    • @alexmoreno8156
      @alexmoreno8156 Місяць тому +1

      These are totally two different bikes. Single vs twin. I would go for the MT450.

    • @mikerechner3533
      @mikerechner3533 Місяць тому +1

      Same with me, I have a deposit on the Ibex but I am now trying to get a test ride on the Himilayan. I am very curious to hear how @Dorkintheroad will compare these two bikes. Where is that Ibex 450 first impression????

    • @joellikness2121
      @joellikness2121 Місяць тому +1

      @alexmoreno8156 are they though really? Similar horsepower, similar suspension travel, similar weight. I'm waiting until I can try out both because I've heard the tank design on the MT might not be conducive to taller riders. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm surprised how similarly capable the two bikes are, when I thought the RE would be worse on road and off. I'll be looking forward to more comparisons from "American sized" riders once more MTs make it over here.

    • @vanjasimunko708
      @vanjasimunko708 Місяць тому +1

      Well, I was looking at both and in the market I live in, they both came at similar time. I had a dilemma between the two when I looked just at specs, but I ended up buying a Himalayan without much thought. Why?
      CFmoto has more on paper.
      There are some things missing from RE - folding mirrors, adjustable windshield, a little more power and a little less weight, quieter operation of 2 cylinders, BUT, I like the design of the Himalayan, the dash is immeasurably better - not the quality, but the design. I can't stand these ipads on motorbikes, and Hinalayan is the only tft screen I like that I've seen, it looks like an analog one... it also has a bit more ground clearance and you can see that when they're next to each other. The seat height suits me much better, I keep it on 845, I would have to buy this CFmoto higher seat right away, because after only a minute, my knees were crushed (I am 188cm/6’2) I also like metal more than plastic, and the latter - very subjective, but these 270 degree 2 cylinders with sound are too boring for me. Nothing bad, but 90% of ADV engines have the exact same sound. And Himalayan is different. So it depends on how you look at it, and thank God, there are buyers for both 🙂

    • @Futuremodi
      @Futuremodi Місяць тому

      ​@@joellikness2121 the suspension is better on himalayan.

  • @a.b.m.-adventurebikesmedia2999
    @a.b.m.-adventurebikesmedia2999 Місяць тому +35

    Give Dork a bike, Royal Enfield!

  • @DayumSonny
    @DayumSonny Місяць тому +32

    Dear Royal Enfield,
    Please give the kind Dork a Himalayan 450 for a long-term review.
    - Sonny.

  • @GregMacDonald78
    @GregMacDonald78 Місяць тому +3

    Give Dork a bike for a longer test. I have a 411 and the 450 is looking really good to me. I value his opinion greatly and want to see more from him in the 450.

  • @wibransaex
    @wibransaex Місяць тому +1

    Give Dork a bike !! Thanks for the review, I have a 411 currently and looking to upgrade next year when they come to Canada so really looking forward to more content and your thought on it !!

  • @osimnod
    @osimnod Місяць тому +8

    We need a 1,000 mile review on this. Give Dork a bike to review!

  • @GregLanz
    @GregLanz Місяць тому +8

    Give Dork a Bike! It really looks great especially at that price

  • @pk185xl
    @pk185xl Місяць тому +3

    Give Dork a bike! We def want to see this bike further tested!

  • @marcusaurelius9736
    @marcusaurelius9736 Місяць тому +8

    The last time I was in Salt Lake City the _posted_ speed limit smack in the middle of the east bench suburbs heading to Parley's canyon was 80 mph. No one was abiding it.
    To Royal Enfield: please loan Dork a bike for long term review.

    • @mcgilm69
      @mcgilm69 Місяць тому

      I live in SLC. Speed limit means posted +5 minimum.

    • @marcusaurelius9736
      @marcusaurelius9736 Місяць тому

      @@mcgilm69 ​ - Ja, so I gathered. Going 85 would probably prevent being rear-ended. But going over the posted speed was no surprise. The surprise to me was such a high posted speed in the middle of a residential conurbation of millions. Young mothers yapping on their phone in minivans stuffed full of kids going 90-100 on their way to soccer practice I guess, was a new concept to me.

  • @Sperry1029
    @Sperry1029 Місяць тому +1

    Great review! You have sealed the deal! As soon as they are at my local dealer I’m getting one! Was leaning toward a KLR, but this ticks all my boxes..

  • @dw5523
    @dw5523 Місяць тому +3

    1) GIVE DORK A BIKE!
    2) How were the vibrations on the highway compared to your old KLR? I'm interested, but vibrations ruined the riding experience of my 22 KLR.

  • @ryanroux5429
    @ryanroux5429 25 днів тому +1

    100% would love to hear the long term review… so give the Dork a bike 😉👌
    Loved my Classic 500 and desperately would love to have Royal Enfield back in South Africa..
    I would get the new 450 for the Mrs’s immediately to get her into adventure travel and most likely I would use it to commute as well to reduce the mileage on my 890AdvR

  • @aaronclark1924
    @aaronclark1924 Місяць тому +5

    Give Dork the Damn Bike. I'm very interested in this bike for purchase next spring, mainly for commuting.

  • @L8TrSkUmBaG
    @L8TrSkUmBaG Місяць тому +1

    Yes, give Dork a bike! I just sold my Goldwing and I’ve had my eye on the new Himalayan. Just waiting for them to hit the local dealers.

  • @Jmaninaz1
    @Jmaninaz1 29 днів тому

    Great review! RE seems like they've done their homework on this one and improved the old bike in so many ways. The value proposition is undeniable. I honestly haven't followed your channel for a couple of years, as although I wanted to get a bike, life got in the way, as I need to get in to small house, then a newer car (241K on my '06 Sequoia but she's paid for and so far not too expensive to maintain), and at 63 and having not ridden since I was a teenager, I may never get one at this point (I just could not get comfortable with riding and cars around me now), but I did want to say I am SO impressed at your professionalism and production value. I followed you in your early days on YT, and you always struck me as a genuine, friendly/positive, honest and basically someone I'd be honored to have as a friend, and you are just killing it with your presentation style now! Awesome job--stay safe out there, and even if I never getting a bike, it'll be fun to ride vicariously through you!

  • @michaelharold1366
    @michaelharold1366 Місяць тому +2

    Definitely need to give Dork one of these for a long term review!

  • @advredbikes
    @advredbikes Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Ben for that awesome review great insight. I watched Ian’s review as well. Nice to see it. Be a first motorcycle for adventure bike

  • @easy4steve
    @easy4steve Місяць тому +1

    great review Dork , yes loan him a bike so lets see how it goes on long term . keep up the good work . cheers Steve /Australia

  • @forestnunnery1577
    @forestnunnery1577 Місяць тому +4

    Give Dork a bike!! It looks like it could be a perfect small ADV bike.

  • @andrewearly4589
    @andrewearly4589 Місяць тому +2

    Royal Enfield, give Dork a bike! Thanks Ben. Really enjoy my Himalayan 411, but the poor highway performance is a real limitation. Interested to see one of these in person.

  • @ryansasserson2891
    @ryansasserson2891 Місяць тому +8

    I would love to see a long term review. Give dork a bike

  • @glennlanphier4824
    @glennlanphier4824 Місяць тому +2

    GIVE DORK A BIKE!!! Keep the shiny side up!

  • @darylotero6505
    @darylotero6505 Місяць тому +2

    Give Dork a Bike! Subscriber here from the Philippines!

  • @mattcox7628
    @mattcox7628 Місяць тому +17

    Give the Dork a bike!!!! I would like to see a long term test

  • @bjstuhl
    @bjstuhl Місяць тому

    Great review, man. Really glad they had you and Ian on the intro, and I really appreciate the insight from you guys.

  • @markbrush8927
    @markbrush8927 Місяць тому

    Great review! I'd been eyeing up the 411 and now decided to go for this updated himmy.

  • @leayoung3014
    @leayoung3014 Місяць тому +5

    GIVE DORK A BIKE!!!!!
    I bought and still own a 2012 CB500X and I would find it hard to get a better all around bike than this CB500X….but…your review makes me want to try out one of these Himalayan’s!
    But I love my Honda!!!!
    12:44

    • @RS23545
      @RS23545 16 днів тому

      Aprilia Tuareg 660 another great bike

  • @chrisjamieson9300
    @chrisjamieson9300 Місяць тому +3

    Royal Enfield Give Dork a bike!! We want his Review!

  • @Rides_With_Ron
    @Rides_With_Ron Місяць тому +1

    Please R.E.give Dork one of your beauty’s!

  • @crashmode3401
    @crashmode3401 Місяць тому +2

    GIVE DORK THE BIKE. Also dork. Buy yourself the xr150l. That’s the bike I’m starting with and I’d love to see more content of you on that little put put.

  • @Eastcoastin469
    @Eastcoastin469 Місяць тому

    Love your channel and would love to see a long term review. Royal Enfield, GIVE DORK A BIKE!!!

  • @fueledbypassion5558
    @fueledbypassion5558 Місяць тому +1

    Got this motorcycle a wile ago n I am lovin It🙌🏼

  • @gerboblitz
    @gerboblitz Місяць тому

    Again, a great review, simple, straight to the point, no BS, Love it.

  • @edeldridge36
    @edeldridge36 Місяць тому +7

    Come on, Royal Enfield. Give Dork a bike for a full test and review!

  • @ADVEnthusiastDad
    @ADVEnthusiastDad Місяць тому +1

    Royal Enfield should give you a bike for an extended 1000+ mile review! There are many potential buyers waiting to see the reliability proven. If you had the chance to show us that, Himalayan 450s will start selling even faster! Great review!

  • @rickquist3992
    @rickquist3992 Місяць тому +19

    Royal Enfield should provide a Himalayan to Dork for a 1000 mile review.

  • @scottbickell5852
    @scottbickell5852 Місяць тому +2

    Give Dork a bike! I want to see more!

  • @squatch2461
    @squatch2461 Місяць тому +2

    Give Dork a bike! I'd love to see a long term review of this bike by you.

  • @bishopkinlyside8477
    @bishopkinlyside8477 Місяць тому

    Hi, I’ve been watching two channels of people riding around India on these bikes and not one of them said a bad word against them. They seem to be such an improvement. Thank you for the video. Keep up the good work from Australia.

  • @BCruze-tx3es
    @BCruze-tx3es Місяць тому +3

    Give Dork a bike, for the love of Pete!!

  • @killerx1307
    @killerx1307 Місяць тому +10

    GIVE DORK A BIKE!

  • @todddavis9938
    @todddavis9938 Місяць тому +3

    We want to see a long term review of this 450, please give Dork a bike!

  • @JosepsGSX
    @JosepsGSX Місяць тому

    Give this excellent person a bike. Pretty please.
    I promise going to test one if you do. I really do.

  • @JamEWalsh
    @JamEWalsh Місяць тому +6

    Give Dork a bike!!!

  • @13tucker45
    @13tucker45 Місяць тому

    I rode the Hunter 350 in my BRC, and I was shocked by how well put together it was. And its power to weight was pretty good too. Best seat out of all the bikes there for sure too. Ill probably have to go test ride one of these bad boys now

  • @roymctarsney5655
    @roymctarsney5655 Місяць тому +3

    Royal Enfield! Give Dork a bike!!

  • @keirokeiro1976
    @keirokeiro1976 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the review. And RE really should give Dork a bike!

  • @Remarksman
    @Remarksman Місяць тому +1

    I would love to see a long-term review of this bike! Royal Enfield, please give Dork a bike!

  • @ryanhiatt6484
    @ryanhiatt6484 Місяць тому +3

    Give Dork a bike! Royal Enfield, Give him a bike!!!

  • @bobwampler3387
    @bobwampler3387 Місяць тому +2

    Definitely give Dork a bike.

  • @lucinxar2931
    @lucinxar2931 Місяць тому

    Finally a review of the himalayan from my favorite adventure vlogger!!!

  • @charliefazenbaker8859
    @charliefazenbaker8859 Місяць тому +4

    Hey, RE. Please give Dork a test bike. We trust his opinion and are excited to know what he thinks after a long term test.

  • @usdiaries
    @usdiaries Місяць тому +2

    Give dork a bike! Please Royal Enfield 😊

  • @tommykawasaki9676
    @tommykawasaki9676 Місяць тому +1

    Give Dork a bike !
    Very attractive bike.
    I’m anxious to see one in person & I’m ready to upgrade.
    See ? Dork does one video on it & just imagine the hordes of potential customers.

  • @prajnaseek
    @prajnaseek 29 днів тому +1

    Give Dork a bike!!!
    And yes, i want this bike!!

  • @mitchwiebell2785
    @mitchwiebell2785 Місяць тому +3

    RE! Please give Dork in the Road a bike! I’d like to see him do a long-term review before I decide on my next bike.

  • @GregoryYepes
    @GregoryYepes Місяць тому +2

    Dork should definitely get a 450 loaner for a long term review!

  • @CycleGeezer
    @CycleGeezer Місяць тому +3

    Great video review. Give Dork a bike for a longer review.

  • @mbarr1029
    @mbarr1029 Місяць тому +2

    Give Dork a bike . I am going to check one out tomorrow.

  • @abdulazizsaleh8650
    @abdulazizsaleh8650 Місяць тому

    One of the best reviews i seen lately 👏🏻....you just make us completely happy with this clear idea 💡...
    I do appreciate your time , efforts , and funny ending 😅...
    Be safe ..thank you 👏🏻🇸🇦👍🏻🌴

  • @sorenmelchior
    @sorenmelchior Місяць тому +9

    “Give…Dork…a Bike…….” (In the vocal style of Eddy Murphy).

  • @trailrunnermike
    @trailrunnermike Місяць тому +2

    Our Dork definitely needs a bike to test for us!

  • @marcvielfaure7701
    @marcvielfaure7701 Місяць тому +1

    I hope you can get your hands on one long term. I think it’s a good looking bike. Lot’s of potential.

  • @ssrc30
    @ssrc30 Місяць тому +1

    I'm so glad they fixed the power issue. Lack of highway speed was what stopped me from getting one. Gonna have to take another look now. I've heard it's a lot more comfortable now too.

    • @chrispekel5709
      @chrispekel5709 Місяць тому

      it's not more comfortable, feels the same level. It does go faster though

  • @user-cv9my1jq2r
    @user-cv9my1jq2r Місяць тому +3

    Give dork a bike. I have a 411 but this looks cool

  • @ewetho
    @ewetho Місяць тому +3

    Give Dork a BIKE!!!!!!!!

  • @ericwalker2431
    @ericwalker2431 Місяць тому +2

    Give Dork a bike RE, I am seriously thinking of getting one myself.
    Would love to see an extended review.

  • @backtofitzgerald00
    @backtofitzgerald00 Місяць тому +2

    GIVE - DORK - A - BIIIIIKE !!! @Royalenfield

  • @cory__6167
    @cory__6167 Місяць тому +1

    Give Dork a bike!

  • @markjones5235
    @markjones5235 Місяць тому +3

    RE give the man a bike for long term review already.

  • @hershchat
    @hershchat Місяць тому

    Great review of a great bike by a great reviewer!

  • @scottbertelsen3140
    @scottbertelsen3140 Місяць тому +5

    Royal Enfield give Dork a bike!

  • @alessandroroca8113
    @alessandroroca8113 Місяць тому +6

    Thank you ! Please test ASAP the CF Moto 450 MT. To compare with the Hima 450. Thank you.

    • @DorkintheRoad
      @DorkintheRoad  Місяць тому +4

      Already done. Review coming soon. Would love to do a side by side though.

  • @rickystephens7354
    @rickystephens7354 Місяць тому +5

    Give Dork a bike! Please.

  • @hillbillynick2000
    @hillbillynick2000 Місяць тому +4

    Give Dork a bike! Very interested in the long term review

  • @MichaelWhite-cx4ho
    @MichaelWhite-cx4ho Місяць тому

    ❤Love my '22 Pine Green Camo Himalayan, especially the 4,300 end-of-year price tag that also included the 3 year unlimited mileage roadside service that is yet to be used as the bike's been great! Very much looking forward to the 450 and more great reviews from my favorite Dork! Btw, congrats and much respect to you for your hard work and success! As someone that just retired from 30 years of teaching, your adventures often left me staring out a window, daydreaming! FTW!

  • @Rollin_free
    @Rollin_free Місяць тому +1

    Give Dork a bike haha
    Great review man, I've been bugging my partner to get into riding and this does seem like the perfect first bike.

  • @robbucholtz169
    @robbucholtz169 Місяць тому +2

    And give Dork a bike!

  • @E-Alban
    @E-Alban Місяць тому +3

    Please RE, give Dork a 450 Himmy! If you want a honest review of your new bike.

  • @larrythomas7049
    @larrythomas7049 Місяць тому +4

    Give Dork a bike and I'll take one too.

  • @Izlien
    @Izlien Місяць тому +1

    Givee Dork a bike! As always, well done Ben! ;-)

  • @tomadv
    @tomadv Місяць тому +2

    Give Dork a Bike!!!!

  • @thegoldenpath326
    @thegoldenpath326 10 днів тому

    Finally found my first bike. Stoked

  • @chrishutchinson8757
    @chrishutchinson8757 Місяць тому

    I would love to see a longer term review. I am considering upgrading from my dual sport to a small adventure bike.

  • @Sleepykek
    @Sleepykek Місяць тому +1

    I doubt you'll see this, Ben, but you mentioned doing the NorCal BDR - be careful on that beautiful logging road North of Hwy 44 on Section 7 of the NorCal BDR. It goes from a high speed to dangerous. There's a rutted soft spot about 2.5 miles in from Hwy 44 that caught me by surprise and laid me out pretty good last week. Also, give Dork a bike!

  • @skylerlovell1780
    @skylerlovell1780 Місяць тому +6

    Give the Dork a bike. Just do it. You know you want to.

  • @garygardner9677
    @garygardner9677 Місяць тому +2

    Royal Enfield, Give Dork a bike!

  • @arnohag1
    @arnohag1 Місяць тому

    Love your review style. Oh and your intro.

  • @bwlyon
    @bwlyon Місяць тому +2

    I’m almost ready to buy 2 new ADV motorcycles. With the new Himalayan and Ibex 450 being so close in specs and totally different styling choices makes it hard to choose, so why not buy both for the price of one middle weight ADV. Feeling lazy and laid back, ride the Himalayan. Feeling energetic and playful, ride the Ibex. These are great times to be living! Glad ya got invited to the party DITR.

    • @NorCalSaint
      @NorCalSaint Місяць тому

      I will see if I can find it BUT one very aggressive offroad reviewer said the Himalayan was the better of the two offroad.

  • @jonharding2838
    @jonharding2838 Місяць тому +3

    Let Dork have a Himalayan for a 1000 mile review.

  • @Euryheli
    @Euryheli 2 місяці тому +5

    Give dork a bike!