That looked fun, I see that and I want one, where you turned round carry on straight to finish the byway. Not right like the first time, not left but straight
You're having fun and that's what counts. I don't think I'll ever get you on an Enduro so I'll support whatever you purchase as it gets you out there even if not fit for purpose. The 390 adventure is what I call a 95/5 bike. It's 95% street bike and only 5% good at off road. They bolt on ADV livery for marketing to sell more bikes to people who buy on looks (form) and think it equates to function. But again it got you out there and that's what counts. You can go off-road light trails on any bike though some will be better at it than others. You are much further along than those buying expensive adv bikes and then pointing down a green lane and seeing it's actuall muddy and deciding otherwise and turning around and riding home and put it back in the shed or garage until a perfect weather day occurs. Jodie's has the proper tire diameter for more serious off-road youkl need the extra rolling diameter to help with goimg over branches and small trees, curbs and other obstacles and is excellent at potholes and poorly maintained roads. But it does change the street riding as far as the steering feels. The smaller diameter wheels are more nimble and feel more flickable into corners and turns but aren't good for potholes, poor roads and obstacles though to be honest you get used to either style and adapt over time so it's a bit of a moot point. I ride 18/21's read and front and do street riding 90% of the time with no issues even on my full knobbies. I just did deep gravel bed riding at an industrial site the other day so that's where you really notice the difference in bike configuration, wheel diameter and tire pattern profiles. It was a piece of piss for my bike but I don't think you'd have much call for that around your area. Again your light trails shouldn't have you coming off much but do be aware that even on street or off road a very low speed coming off can if you land right (or wrong) do some collar bone damage. Now for the safety sally knowledge--If you start to kick it up a notch in your riding you might pick up even some basic chest armor from the off road racks in the stores as they usually include a bit of shoulder and back protection and will keep the ribs and collar bone protected. Not an issue in countries with universal health care but I argue in countries like the USA that makes the motorcycles air bag vests an absolute bargain. You could spend upwards of $8000 over a year in hospital and therapy costs to recover from a collar bone fracture so a $700 motorcycle air bag vests is an absolute bargain. In universal health care countries it's still a bargain if you think that you are also debilitated for six months to a year for recovery that $700 means walking away with a few bruises or scratches instead and not being debilitated for a year impacting your ability to work even though the medical is covered. And the beauty is the vest goes with you from bike to bike to bike, to off road or on the street unlike say ABS so the cost spreads over everything and over time.
@@nicksepisode Also keep in mind you can adjust the front suspension on a 21 and make it much more flickable. Just by adjusting the fork height from how far above all the way down to being flush with the triple tee does it (if you want to go below flush get new caps that are taller and same diameter as the tubes so you can get them going down under more than before. I dialed in mine to be more flickable (as you are changing the rake angle with height adjustments) but I could also dial it in to very rock solid tracking but needs more steering input to make it want to go into a curve. Nothing is permanent unless you are the type to buy bikes and never adjust them to suit your body dimensions but just ride them as they came off the factory floor. Could be another video idea doing a proper bike setup for the rider from brake and shifter positions and angles to lever positions on the handle bars for sitting to standing to handlebar adjustment as well then the front and rear suspension adjustments. Dial it all in and every bike can feel amazing
Looks like you had a lot of fun Nick. Your view on the RE makes me want to try an RE more and more, but I won't switch out my Triumph mistress for it though. But they do look like wonderful bikes. Sorry I'm late for this, but I spent some quality time with my newly acquired girlfriend these past days, so I hope I'm excused.
Both royal Enfield s such good and affordable bikes I just got a Himalayan definitely keepers can always get another bike as well later on but definitely keep the Enfield good video 👍new camera is also great
In addition to the Himalayan 450, I heard (not sure if it is true), they are going to have a Scram 450, as well as a Hunter 450.. If they do, then this could lend itself to some good deals on both the Scram 411 and Hunter 350.. I am not a fan of liquid cooling (just something else to maintain and potential issues - keep it simple, I say)..
An update to the air/oil cooled engine is coming too, with the Scram 440 (different from the new 450 which is water cooled). It's a slightly bigger version of this engine on a newer version of this bike (not much info about it other than the bigger engine though). Should be coming after the 450 at some point in the next year.
The Scram looks like a "bike for all seasons", can do virtually everything. Interesting the UK definition of "off road". Where I live in Australia your green lanes and off road are what we call normal roads, bitumen surfaces are the exception here. My Meteor 350 handles those roads with ease, Jodie take note. 😈😀
Well the Enfiled lower torque and HP. The KTM has better overall suspension yes its revvy but thats how they are and stock TCK tyres not best suited to off road have done some light off roading and tyres not bad also done 4110 miles so maybe didnt give it long enough.
Oh yeah, don't get me wrong, the suspension is better on the ktm, but it's a lot firmer. And it has more torque, yes, but achieved at 6500 revs, whereas the scram achieves its max torque 2500rpm sooner. I should have been more specific. I'd say it's down to lack of skill on my part. Nevertheless, it was more enjoyable for sure.
Itchy Boots is riding the pre production Himalayan 450 if Jodie is curious.
The scram loooks dangerously sweet 🫡
Doesn't it just
That looked fun, I see that and I want one, where you turned round carry on straight to finish the byway. Not right like the first time, not left but straight
Oh really, how far down does it go?
Seems so you could remove the fuse to disable ABS or wire in an on/off switch..
yeah
Royal Enfeild just announced and released few pictures of ne Himalayan 450 :).. official launch in November
amazing!
@@nicksepisode watch itchy boots video test riding the ne Himalayan 450 :)
I just watched it. I can't wait to try one myself
@@nicksepisode I don’t want a fast Himalayan. The charm of the original bike lies in it’s sedate but inevitable progress.
@@Rick-ve5lx you are absolutely correct
You're having fun and that's what counts. I don't think I'll ever get you on an Enduro so I'll support whatever you purchase as it gets you out there even if not fit for purpose. The 390 adventure is what I call a 95/5 bike. It's 95% street bike and only 5% good at off road. They bolt on ADV livery for marketing to sell more bikes to people who buy on looks (form) and think it equates to function. But again it got you out there and that's what counts. You can go off-road light trails on any bike though some will be better at it than others. You are much further along than those buying expensive adv bikes and then pointing down a green lane and seeing it's actuall muddy and deciding otherwise and turning around and riding home and put it back in the shed or garage until a perfect weather day occurs. Jodie's has the proper tire diameter for more serious off-road youkl need the extra rolling diameter to help with goimg over branches and small trees, curbs and other obstacles and is excellent at potholes and poorly maintained roads. But it does change the street riding as far as the steering feels. The smaller diameter wheels are more nimble and feel more flickable into corners and turns but aren't good for potholes, poor roads and obstacles though to be honest you get used to either style and adapt over time so it's a bit of a moot point. I ride 18/21's read and front and do street riding 90% of the time with no issues even on my full knobbies. I just did deep gravel bed riding at an industrial site the other day so that's where you really notice the difference in bike configuration, wheel diameter and tire pattern profiles. It was a piece of piss for my bike but I don't think you'd have much call for that around your area. Again your light trails shouldn't have you coming off much but do be aware that even on street or off road a very low speed coming off can if you land right (or wrong) do some collar bone damage. Now for the safety sally knowledge--If you start to kick it up a notch in your riding you might pick up even some basic chest armor from the off road racks in the stores as they usually include a bit of shoulder and back protection and will keep the ribs and collar bone protected. Not an issue in countries with universal health care but I argue in countries like the USA that makes the motorcycles air bag vests an absolute bargain. You could spend upwards of $8000 over a year in hospital and therapy costs to recover from a collar bone fracture so a $700 motorcycle air bag vests is an absolute bargain. In universal health care countries it's still a bargain if you think that you are also debilitated for six months to a year for recovery that $700 means walking away with a few bruises or scratches instead and not being debilitated for a year impacting your ability to work even though the medical is covered. And the beauty is the vest goes with you from bike to bike to bike, to off road or on the street unlike say ABS so the cost spreads over everything and over time.
Thanks, bud, for such a great comment. You made so many great points there. Hitting the nail on the head
@@nicksepisode Also keep in mind you can adjust the front suspension on a 21 and make it much more flickable. Just by adjusting the fork height from how far above all the way down to being flush with the triple tee does it (if you want to go below flush get new caps that are taller and same diameter as the tubes so you can get them going down under more than before. I dialed in mine to be more flickable (as you are changing the rake angle with height adjustments) but I could also dial it in to very rock solid tracking but needs more steering input to make it want to go into a curve. Nothing is permanent unless you are the type to buy bikes and never adjust them to suit your body dimensions but just ride them as they came off the factory floor. Could be another video idea doing a proper bike setup for the rider from brake and shifter positions and angles to lever positions on the handle bars for sitting to standing to handlebar adjustment as well then the front and rear suspension adjustments. Dial it all in and every bike can feel amazing
Looks like you had a lot of fun Nick.
Your view on the RE makes me want to try an RE more and more, but I won't switch out my Triumph mistress for it though. But they do look like wonderful bikes.
Sorry I'm late for this, but I spent some quality time with my newly acquired girlfriend these past days, so I hope I'm excused.
Congratulations bud
Both royal Enfield s such good and affordable bikes I just got a Himalayan definitely keepers can always get another bike as well later on but definitely keep the Enfield good video 👍new camera is also great
Great video nick there is nothing u can't do on a royal enfield.they are just amazing bikes.
Thanks bud and that is very true
In addition to the Himalayan 450, I heard (not sure if it is true), they are going to have a Scram 450, as well as a Hunter 450.. If they do, then this could lend itself to some good deals on both the Scram 411 and Hunter 350.. I am not a fan of liquid cooling (just something else to maintain and potential issues - keep it simple, I say)..
the old 411 design in less maintainece and well proven
An update to the air/oil cooled engine is coming too, with the Scram 440 (different from the new 450 which is water cooled). It's a slightly bigger version of this engine on a newer version of this bike (not much info about it other than the bigger engine though). Should be coming after the 450 at some point in the next year.
The Scram looks like a "bike for all seasons", can do virtually everything. Interesting the UK definition of "off road". Where I live in Australia your green lanes and off road are what we call normal roads, bitumen surfaces are the exception here. My Meteor 350 handles those roads with ease, Jodie take note. 😈😀
It's definitely an all season bike. We have more adventurous roads. Way beyond my skill though
Clean grease & new Relays from Hitchcock's is it & s wash too.
Gotta kidnap the Himmy to do some of those roads and compare :P
Do you think Jodie will let me ???
@@nicksepisode keyword is kidnap. Lol
Well the Enfiled lower torque and HP. The KTM has better overall suspension yes its revvy but thats how they are and stock TCK tyres not best suited to off road have done some light off roading and tyres not bad also done 4110 miles so maybe didnt give it long enough.
Oh yeah, don't get me wrong, the suspension is better on the ktm, but it's a lot firmer. And it has more torque, yes, but achieved at 6500 revs, whereas the scram achieves its max torque 2500rpm sooner. I should have been more specific. I'd say it's down to lack of skill on my part. Nevertheless, it was more enjoyable for sure.
@@nicksepisode yep both are good. 😊
cannot compare to ktm, enfield is a different machine altogether
Only as I owned one previously
this is not selling due to its looks
I love it personally