Triumph Scrambler is a gravel road explorer as Himmy 452 is a ADV & go over dirt,gravel & higher clearance river crossings & do all that alot better than a Scrambler & Himmy has a longer 1st gear which most ADV bikes need & have & 21" front.Basically comes down to what & where you going to be riding.If just going to ride gravel roads the Scrambler be sweet & is very light if drop it on your own can pick it up & good for moto camping & dry dirt roads. If plan to ride more treacherous terrain Himmy is the one as proven recently in India where 3 dudes ride a new Himmy,Triumph 400x,KTM 390 & the Himmy was the best riding to the top of the world 🌎 across all terrains.
Is special but if can't upgrade gold rims to spoked tubeless tyre's might be another colour.White one has tubeless tyre's or you could get panniers & carry tyre inflate cans but one can only inflates one 16" tyre so need 2 cans on you 1¼ can for 18" tyre & 1⅔ for 21" tyre.I got 2 cans of motorbike tyre inflate for Interceptor & still got them & carried them in Leather Trip Machine Messenger bag along with Oxford rain pullover pants 👖 & if get T100 be mounting bag on T100.
@@ruahinesrider it's all about how they look RR not what you can do with them...the Tiger has a tool bag as big as aa army duffel bag and it's full of tools and I reckon I'll need every one of them.
Love this bike in the Black and Gold, I have seen one at the Scottish Motorcycle show last month and they look fantastic. The salesman told me you can get the gold tubeless as an extra, but make it the most expensive model, another great video TAYM
I thought this myself, I have a 2014 Vstrom in white and when I saw the white Himalayan, I thought "single cylinder Vstrom " especially the tank from the riders view. 👍
Riding this bike in the uk roads bumpy or not is a piece of cake have you Sean the videos on where enfeild tested this bike in indea some bloody rough roads up in the Himalayan mountains bang for buck nothing comes close to it I think, it will sit on the freeway at 120 klm all day and could go more if needed
A great looking bike as someone else said reminds me of a V-Strom from side view, the screen is small but people say it works well at speeds only time will tell RE have really nailed this one for sure, ride safe and keep them videos coming 😊
Black and gold, think it's a very good colour. My old 94 Transalp had gold wheels and loved them back then, so it's a bit nostalgic for me. One good thing is that the almost new 411 prices are dropped like in half over night.. Good thing if you are looking to buy one of course, if you selling it bad 😁😁 .. The colour options for the higher specs variants are a bit dull. Military colour option or two loud be great. I am going to see the 452 life myself next week on my local moto expo Sofia 2024 .. All the big names will be there. I will passing on some pics from there. The gear ratios are very good on the new one too.. Taller last gear is a must on a bike like that.
Black and gold is the highest tier option. It goes beige, the two slates with red and blue accents, the grey with sort of a camo print and then the black and gold.
Oooooh Mr Taym you absolutely read my mind! I needed you to review the new Himi as I am super interested in getting one for a bit of touring….roll camera….action sir…..
Nice colour m8. Great review and another step forward for enfield. Probably for that weight, you'd want some more power, especially over here to cover the open road distances before you get into its off-road abilities
Love the look of it TAYM ,especially in these colours, another bike from Enfield that I want , but my garage is full and my wallet is empty ! 😅😅 Cheers Mel 🍻
It's certainly a better looker than its predecessor and I'd hope it would be a bit less rattly once properly run in. It does seem as though maybe they missed a trick by making it prefer high revs, I can't see it beating Saddlebags73's Witch up Angels steps. Either way it's not a bike for me but I'm sure amongst RE fans it'll sell pretty well.
I’m looking forward to some long term reviews and seeing how it performs in the muddy stuff. It certainly looks better than the 411 but I’m not tempted to make the change. Would love a go on one though. Cheers Mr Wolf 👍🏼
Great video which sums up the Himmy. A bit of a leap for RE into water cooling and DOHC engines . This a mainstream bike now , with wider appeal and more performance. It certainly appeals more to me and would be able to keep up with traffic here and also tackle the numerous gravel roads with ease . The " clock " is reminiscent of a Vincent clock , although it seems a lot has been crammed in there. But quite attractive and unusual. Suspension is important and they haven't scrimped , Showas are good . The old Himmy was a niche market machine and had it's quirks , but it was well loved , I think this new Himmy will pick up the customers who liked the idea of a RE ADV bike but wanted something with a bit more performance. ( like me ) . When the bikes reach the dealers in this far flung corner of the former empire , I'll certainly give one a try .
I rode the bumpy road this morning on my Classic 350 and stopped off to say hello to Mr Traffic Cone. He was sitting in the field to the left of the gate, just enjoying the sunshine 🌞
I do like the look of these. I’m not tempted to chop the 411 in, but would a ride on the 450 change my mind? I’m sure the extra horses will convince many to upgrade. Good job TAYM 👍🏼
Afternoon Taym 😊,so you did post it after all. Even though you liked it there wasn't any where near the enthusiasm you couldn't hide when you were out on the bullet 🤔. Perhaps you might think more of it when you ride it after it's got some miles on it 🙂
Hi, my 1982 440 ltd Kawasaki has self cancelling indicators and a cable from the clutch that pulls up the side stand , some things have gone backwards !!
I like the color scheme...it reminds me of my RSV4 Factory- black and gold! Though I am not an ADV guy - I wonder how this one stands up to the other low capacity ADV bikes? It seems interesting!
Nice one TAYM I am surprised you say it's not comparable to the 400X it does have usb ports just below the handlebars by the mountings for the bars and a built in satnav on the whole I do like the looks .I am surprised at a water cooled engine sounding rattly though not sure I'd like that little feature 😉.Is this going to match the sale of the baby Triumph time will tell they both look very nice and I'm not into off roaders really will the Scram take on a similar look I wonder ?.I do carry a repair kit for myself and any other poor sole who gets stuck with a flat but only for tubeless 😁 Awesome !👌👍
Chuck chunky tyre's on 400x & it'll get you most places but is lower & doesn't have tall 1st gear which is handy off road,river crossings where the Himmy 452 Excell with long 1st gear & 21" front.Also comes down to what you'd use it for just gravel road exploring 400x be excellent if attempting Dusty Butt in South Island Himmy 452 all the way. Also weight comes into it if older or health issues the 400x & you wouldn't be going anywhere to far from the gravel road anyway if that's the case.
As far as the colour scheme goes, this black with gold rims is the top 'variant' i.e the most expensive one. The one you're calling beige is the basic one. It goes beige, the two slates with red and blue accents, the grey with sort of a camo print and then the black and gold.
@@logangodofcandy the one with camo and rally is probably the max price, it has additional gaurds and a different seat with a bigger visor and tubeless tyres, hanle Balck with tubes will be less for sure.
The Kamet white is currently the only uk model with tubeless and is currently the most expensive model at £6250. Standard Hanle black tubed £6000. Kaza brown cheapest at £5750
Image this design with the 650 twin,single swept up exhaust silencer. When braking and indicating in bright sunlight I think those new rear light set up is unsafe but I would have view in person to convince me it’s safe as on camera it looks iffy.
I had similar lights fitted on my Vstrom and it failed the mot because of them 🤔 something about indicators that are integrated with brake lights 🤔 so I was very sceptical about these too🤔 not sure 🤔 thanks Malcolm 😁
I think you're right TAYM this is going to attract a different kind of buyer to the Triumph 400s. I must admit I preferred the look of the old Himalayan it had that utilitarian look and the crash bars looked better on the old one. The biggest thing against it, for me, is this new ridiculous idea of doing away with a proper tail light. I really think it is dangerous to have the tail light, brake light and indicators all combined in the indicators I want maximum visibility. It's a shame because this would have been a contender for a winter bike but I'll never buy a bike without a proper tail light.
Thanks Mike😁 I had a similar thought and asked them about it. 🤔 I had a Vstrom that had something similar fitted by it previous owner and when it came to mot it failed because of the set up🤔 so I bought some used original lights from a breaker and switched it back. 🤔
All good things must come to the end. I think they could keep both Himalayan production as both seem to have there own look and feel. But that would be a bad business decision financially. Sounds good, looks OK. As I have stated in many other videos about the Himalayan or the KLR, I think I would go with the KLR now. 😮 maybe in 5 years, see where this one goes.
Not my sort of bike, but this colour scheme looks attractive. Can't say the same about the tail-light arrangement and I'd suspect that an alternative layout will have to be done to meet the Vehicle Construction and Use regulations here in Oz. This one screams form over function, which is rarely a good option. For me, I'd want a decent stop/tail light, one that is easliy seen by other road users.
Yes, my Vstrom had a similar set up and failed the mot and I had to buy second had original ones. Something to do with the indicator brake light I recall 😁 thanks Chris 😁
Hi that is a lovely looking bike in the black /gold you can get tubeless tyres for it but I think they are another £600 according to the bingley wheeler I watched yesterday I’m surprised they put higher crash bars on it as standard most put lower on then you put upper from what I’ve seen I could be wrong but Enfield have got a great selection of bikes in all classes and I hope they do well with this one best of luck to them great little budget bikes better than bldy Chinese anyway hope you are well can’t wait till you get that speedmaster on test ride safe
I think it’s a nice looker , maybe the die hards won’t be so keen , is it an off roading contender , be good to see what it’s like on faster roads . Thanks TAYM
Morning Mr TAYM, you couldn’t resist 😂. The brilliant Himi 450, has quite a revvy engine, so you do need to work the gears a bit. The indicator is quite easy to see on the white background option. There is a tiny usb-C under the middle of the handlebars. The engine is definitely not as laid back as the 411, so much more eager, egging you on to open the throttle when you really know you shouldn’t (due to running in) 😂. The looks are subjective, can’t say it’s pretty, but it has retained a certain utilitarian look. Would look better with a couple of soft panniers on the back to hide the expanse of nothingness 🫣😂 in my opinion. I really didn’t find any vibrations anywhere, even up to about 60 ish mph, and like you, I am looking forward to having another go at higher, motorway speeds. There are already stainless de-cat pipes for sale in India 😉, yes I have looked 😂. I must say, I didn’t get the impression that the Himi 450 has grabbed you quite like it did me. If I had any money, I would place a deposit today, as it is, I can’t 😢 Thanks for sharing.
It’s a nice bike good value but they need a lowering kit for the shorter riders especially in Asia R-E are missing out of millions of dollars just because of the hight of the seat for shorter riders 805 is still a bit high for some
When riding Simon, the flickering isn’t there as it’s not the speedo as such which is the problem, it’s only down to camera settings when recording, as all us reviewers are discovering after the ride. I am only guessing, but most of us use 30 or 60 fps, but one or two use 25 or 50 fps, which seems to not suffer the same. Next time out, I will try at 50 fps.
I quite like its looks but am a bit disappointed at the range of colours. The beige, or magnolia as Bingley Wheeler has it, is especially bland IMO. Also, having watched a couple of other test rides, I'm wondering if they haven't acquired the BMW 310 ride-by-wire problem they had on the at low speed on the early models, with their tendency to stall out at low revs. Having said that, it seems it's definitely an improvement performance-wise.
👍👍🏍 really want to like this bike but i,m not sure, in my opinion the only thing lacking on the old one is high speed and if the price for that is a water cooled harsher engine i,m not sure it,s worth it. For me a trail/trials style bike (not adventure or enduro) with the classic 350 engine would be hard to resist. If you want the best adventure/enduro and modern electronics water cooling are not an issue we would all be riding orange bikes 😉. I think royal enfield are the real deal and do old school really well but when you venture into modern/mainstream there is so much more competition.
Had this bike on order since 2023 Nov.. Test rode dealer demo, amazing bikes but the character of the engine just doesn't suit me, so sadly I've cancelled the order. Shame really, been so excited to get it... and now I'm not. 😔
Evidently the Royal Enfieldness is intact with the water cooled version. What I want to know is, is the multiple rocket launcher still an option? It went so well with the previous Himarlia-layan. The tiny fairing is cute. There is something about tiny bikinis that I can't put my finger on😂😂. Now I know that you are a glass half full kind of guy; a wasp in the helmet is marvellous and a sign that summer is coming 😁😁. Ian had a go on one of those and his version had a USB port, on the handlebars I think. 👍👍
The screen from a cockpit pov looks like earth vaders head😂. Watched a few of these reviews. In my book still not enough poke. I would never buy a new bike as there will likely be teethings troubles. I don’t think it’s attractively cheap anymore. I think RE have done a nice job on the looks, some nice components in suspension and brakes and tubed wheels(optional extra). I ve watched a few Indian journos and they have had some minor gremlins. At least RE dealers seem on top. I ve not been on a cf Moto but seem aggressively priced and targeting REriders. I know CF are selling incredibly well in Europe. I am a road rider and there are much better road bikes. Off road and adv clearly one of best bikes on the planet. Still want to see you on a larger scooter for winter TAYM. Let alone the maintenance, the weather protection. No more wet feet. On my xmax250 only my head and shoulders got really wet. 70 cruise and 80+90 mpg. Chassis mainly covered in plastic so less likely rot. Try at least a 300cc. You are very open to anything on 2 wheels and not biased like me. Go on see if a dealer will let you try one!😂
Massive fan of yours but i do wish you would test bikes that have a few miles on the clock lol!. 45 mph you are never going to know what the bike is really like!! Sorry to moan because i think your channel is great fun!!.
It’s hard to get on the latest bike which is already run in unfortunately. The good thing for us, is that we can get to ride them again when they do have a few more miles on the clock 👍
Great for wee monkeys, ok for buffoons, probably not for gorillas 🐵 I'm beginning to like this bike, it looks more purposeful than the Triumph 400 X and would suit my short legs better, but £700 more with tubeless rims, and now there's the Honda NX500. The other consideration is service intervals, inspection at 3000m and full service at 6000m for the Himi, 8000m for the Honda and 10000m for the Triumph. The Triumph is more of a style exercise than a genuine rough roader though so it's probably between the Himi and the Honda, and by the time you spec the two up with luggage etc the Honda will be well over 1k more. The replacement for my GSA is going to be a tough choice, thanks for another dilemma inducing review Mr TAYM.
Your tubeless tyres made me chuckle! My Breva 1100, I had a puncture on only the third day of riding.😡 But I’d bought a repair kit! 👍 Only with my eyes there was no way I could read the instructions under the street lights! 🙄🤣
Sorry but the Triumph as a scrambler just isnt going to cut it when you get these things offroad, the Hymalyan is built for it
…..and the Himalayan is a damn good road bike as well 😊
Triumph Scrambler is a gravel road explorer as Himmy 452 is a ADV & go over dirt,gravel & higher clearance river crossings & do all that alot better than a Scrambler & Himmy has a longer 1st gear which most ADV bikes need & have & 21" front.Basically comes down to what & where you going to be riding.If just going to ride gravel roads the Scrambler be sweet & is very light if drop it on your own can pick it up & good for moto camping & dry dirt roads.
If plan to ride more treacherous terrain Himmy is the one as proven recently in India where 3 dudes ride a new Himmy,Triumph 400x,KTM 390 & the Himmy was the best riding to the top of the world 🌎 across all terrains.
@@ianhughesroyalenfieldNew Himmy has Ian Ummming & ahhhhing.
That's because the "scramblers" are NOT off-road bikes except the XC, xe, and desert sled.
@@ruahinesriderit did indeed. What happened to your comments on mine, one minute they were there, then they were gone 😢
Something real special to look at that black colour with the gold trim and wheels. Thanks TAYM.
Is special but if can't upgrade gold rims to spoked tubeless tyre's might be another colour.White one has tubeless tyre's or you could get panniers & carry tyre inflate cans but one can only inflates one 16" tyre so need 2 cans on you 1¼ can for 18" tyre & 1⅔ for 21" tyre.I got 2 cans of motorbike tyre inflate for Interceptor & still got them & carried them in Leather Trip Machine Messenger bag along with Oxford rain pullover pants 👖 & if get T100 be mounting bag on T100.
@@ruahinesrider it's all about how they look RR not what you can do with them...the Tiger has a tool bag as big as aa army duffel bag and it's full of tools and I reckon I'll need every one of them.
The gold is the top model that gets tubeless.
Love this bike in the Black and Gold, I have seen one at the Scottish Motorcycle show last month and they look fantastic. The salesman told me you can get the gold tubeless as an extra, but make it the most expensive model, another great video TAYM
@@thomasmichaelnoon I would splash out on the gold tubeless spoked wheels it does look great.
Reminds me of a V Strom which is no bad thing, the old 411 had that look of something from the past whereas the 450 looks so much more modern to me 👍
I thought this myself, I have a 2014 Vstrom in white and when I saw the white Himalayan, I thought "single cylinder Vstrom " especially the tank from the riders view. 👍
Thanks MP 😁
Riding this bike in the uk roads bumpy or not is a piece of cake have you Sean the videos on where enfeild tested this bike in indea some bloody rough roads up in the Himalayan mountains bang for buck nothing comes close to it I think, it will sit on the freeway at 120 klm all day and could go more if needed
Excellent 😁 going back there soon now it’s run in 😁 can’t wait 😁 thanks Jimmy 😁
Top video as usual mate, really like the bike, problem is I like them all 👍
Thanks Gary 😁
A great looking bike as someone else said reminds me of a V-Strom from side view, the screen is small but people say it works well at speeds only time will tell RE have really nailed this one for sure, ride safe and keep them videos coming 😊
Thanks Steve 😁
Much prefer the looks over the 411 and it does look good in black & gold.
Thanks MJ 😁
Black and gold, think it's a very good colour. My old 94 Transalp had gold wheels and loved them back then, so it's a bit nostalgic for me. One good thing is that the almost new 411 prices are dropped like in half over night.. Good thing if you are looking to buy one of course, if you selling it bad 😁😁 .. The colour options for the higher specs variants are a bit dull. Military colour option or two loud be great. I am going to see the 452 life myself next week on my local moto expo Sofia 2024 .. All the big names will be there. I will passing on some pics from there. The gear ratios are very good on the new one too.. Taller last gear is a must on a bike like that.
Black and gold is the highest tier option. It goes beige, the two slates with red and blue accents, the grey with sort of a camo print and then the black and gold.
Thanks Stefan 😁
Thanks H 😁
My absolute favourite adventure bike. Regardless of price. Well done bringing us an early review of this breakthrough motorcycle Mr TAYM.
Thanks Bruce 😁
Oooooh Mr Taym you absolutely read my mind! I needed you to review the new Himi as I am super interested in getting one for a bit of touring….roll camera….action sir…..
Thanks TT 😁
Nice colour m8. Great review and another step forward for enfield. Probably for that weight, you'd want some more power, especially over here to cover the open road distances before you get into its off-road abilities
Thanks Ian 😁
Love the look of it TAYM ,especially in these colours, another bike from Enfield that I want , but my garage is full and my wallet is empty ! 😅😅
Cheers Mel 🍻
Thanks Mel 😁
9:15 I think you had the screen in night mode. The indicator may have been brighter if it was switched to the bright background.
Yes, does it not change automatically 🤔 my tigers reacted automatically 😁 thanks KT 😁
AHH ha the old screen flicker that all us vloggers are getting with this bike ...
Good video cheers mark
😂😂😂 yes, I wonder why they have used a different frequency to other manufacturers 🤔 thanks Mark 😁
@@TAYM when I saw my video I was horrified lol 😆 but loads of others are getting the same problem
Cheers mark
It's certainly a better looker than its predecessor and I'd hope it would be a bit less rattly once properly run in. It does seem as though maybe they missed a trick by making it prefer high revs, I can't see it beating Saddlebags73's Witch up Angels steps. Either way it's not a bike for me but I'm sure amongst RE fans it'll sell pretty well.
I’m looking forward to some long term reviews and seeing how it performs in the muddy stuff. It certainly looks better than the 411 but I’m not tempted to make the change. Would love a go on one though. Cheers Mr Wolf 👍🏼
Thanks GW 😁
Great video which sums up the Himmy. A bit of a leap for RE into water cooling and DOHC engines .
This a mainstream bike now , with wider appeal and more performance. It certainly appeals more to me and would be able to keep up with traffic here and also tackle the numerous gravel roads with ease .
The " clock " is reminiscent of a Vincent clock , although it seems a lot has been crammed in there.
But quite attractive and unusual.
Suspension is important and they haven't scrimped , Showas are good .
The old Himmy was a niche market machine and had it's quirks , but it was well loved , I think this new Himmy will pick up the customers who liked the idea of a RE ADV bike but wanted something with a bit more performance. ( like me ) .
When the bikes reach the dealers in this far flung corner of the former empire , I'll certainly give one a try .
Thanks DS 😁
I rode the bumpy road this morning on my Classic 350 and stopped off to say hello to Mr Traffic Cone. He was sitting in the field to the left of the gate, just enjoying the sunshine 🌞
😂😂😂 thanks T 😁 is it me or is that road the worst in the county 😂😂
It's pretty rough, almost counts as off-roading 😂
@@twotter1969 😂😂😂
I do like the look of these. I’m not tempted to chop the 411 in, but would a ride on the 450 change my mind? I’m sure the extra horses will convince many to upgrade.
Good job TAYM 👍🏼
Possibly 🤔 I would like to know what you think though 😁 thanks SB 😁
I’m not into adv bikes at all but this one looks super cool I think.
Thanks C 😁
Nice one TAYM, great reviews on the new Himalayan, liking the black and gold model.....
Thanks H 😁
Afternoon Taym 😊,so you did post it after all. Even though you liked it there wasn't any where near the enthusiasm you couldn't hide when you were out on the bullet 🤔. Perhaps you might think more of it when you ride it after it's got some miles on it 🙂
Thought I might as well get it out there 😂😂😂 thanks B 😁
Looks great looking forward to seeing one in the flesh
Thanks Tim 😁
Mr TAYM that screen reminds me of Darth Vader.😊
😂😁😂 that’s one of those things that once you see it, you cant unsee it 😂😂 brilliant 😂 Thanks DT 😁
Now you've said that you'd have to put a large Darth Vader sticker on fly screen.
When the rear hazards are on it reminds me of Ja Ja binks 😅,
joking aside I think it's a brilliant bike! 👌
@@andrew6526 😂😂😂😂
@@melfzs 😂😂
Hi, my 1982 440 ltd Kawasaki has self cancelling indicators and a cable from the clutch that pulls up the side stand , some things have gone backwards !!
They certainly have 😁 thanks Keith 😁
I like the color scheme...it reminds me of my RSV4 Factory- black and gold! Though I am not an ADV guy - I wonder how this one stands up to the other low capacity ADV bikes? It seems interesting!
That’s the question 😁 thanks Mark 😁
great review I didn,t want to replace my 411 but ...... 😱 maybe i have to !
Thanks Ian 😁 not sure there is a need to change, not sure the performance will be worth the additional cost at the moment😁
Looks like another winner for R.E.🤔🙂 , I look forward to seeing what it is like on the motorway.👍
Thanks A 😁
Nice one TAYM I am surprised you say it's not comparable to the 400X it does have usb ports just below the handlebars by the mountings for the bars and a built in satnav on the whole I do like the looks .I am surprised at a water cooled engine sounding rattly though not sure I'd like that little feature 😉.Is this going to match the sale of the baby Triumph time will tell they both look very nice and I'm not into off roaders really will the Scram take on a similar look I wonder ?.I do carry a repair kit for myself and any other poor sole who gets stuck with a flat but only for tubeless 😁 Awesome !👌👍
Chuck chunky tyre's on 400x & it'll get you most places but is lower & doesn't have tall 1st gear which is handy off road,river crossings where the Himmy 452 Excell with long 1st gear & 21" front.Also comes down to what you'd use it for just gravel road exploring 400x be excellent if attempting Dusty Butt in South Island Himmy 452 all the way.
Also weight comes into it if older or health issues the 400x & you wouldn't be going anywhere to far from the gravel road anyway if that's the case.
Thanks Crumb 😁 I just meant they are different bikes for different jobs 😁
As far as the colour scheme goes, this black with gold rims is the top 'variant' i.e the most expensive one. The one you're calling beige is the basic one. It goes beige, the two slates with red and blue accents, the grey with sort of a camo print and then the black and gold.
I think the most expensive one would be the rally one which isn't black and gold.
The Hanley black model is the top spec. Maybe they made the base model in what is clearly the base color?
@@logangodofcandy the one with camo and rally is probably the max price, it has additional gaurds and a different seat with a bigger visor and tubeless tyres, hanle Balck with tubes will be less for sure.
The Kamet white is currently the only uk model with tubeless and is currently the most expensive model at £6250. Standard Hanle black tubed £6000.
Kaza brown cheapest at £5750
@@jimmyjam8795 yea this is what I was referring to.
Image this design with the 650 twin,single swept up exhaust silencer. When braking and indicating in bright sunlight I think those new rear light set up is unsafe but I would have view in person to convince me it’s safe as on camera it looks iffy.
I had similar lights fitted on my Vstrom and it failed the mot because of them 🤔 something about indicators that are integrated with brake lights 🤔 so I was very sceptical about these too🤔 not sure 🤔 thanks Malcolm 😁
I think it's a good looker, for sure!
Thanks John 😁
A thorough and fair review as always Mr TAYM, but for me the only bike that speaks to my heart is the Bullet... Bullet Meri Jaan 😍
Thanks Felix 😁 absolutely 😁
I think you're right TAYM this is going to attract a different kind of buyer to the Triumph 400s. I must admit I preferred the look of the old Himalayan it had that utilitarian look and the crash bars looked better on the old one. The biggest thing against it, for me, is this new ridiculous idea of doing away with a proper tail light. I really think it is dangerous to have the tail light, brake light and indicators all combined in the indicators I want maximum visibility. It's a shame because this would have been a contender for a winter bike but I'll never buy a bike without a proper tail light.
Thanks Mike😁 I had a similar thought and asked them about it. 🤔 I had a Vstrom that had something similar fitted by it previous owner and when it came to mot it failed because of the set up🤔 so I bought some used original lights from a breaker and switched it back. 🤔
Enfield will put this engine into scram & hunter....
All good things must come to the end. I think they could keep both Himalayan production as both seem to have there own look and feel. But that would be a bad business decision financially. Sounds good, looks OK. As I have stated in many other videos about the Himalayan or the KLR, I think I would go with the KLR now. 😮 maybe in 5 years, see where this one goes.
Thanks LoY 😁
Nice bike, only the "windscreen" is tiny. From the riders view it looks ridiculous imo. Maybe replace that with something bigger.
It does a good job though, no adverse effect on or in the helmet, which a bigger one might produce.
Is there a “touring windscreen” available??
I prefer smaller screens, or no screen to avoid buffeting.
@@marksimpson5218 i have my naked for that, but it looks odd from riders perspective.
Thanks WB 😁
Not my sort of bike, but this colour scheme looks attractive. Can't say the same about the tail-light arrangement and I'd suspect that an alternative layout will have to be done to meet the Vehicle Construction and Use regulations here in Oz. This one screams form over function, which is rarely a good option. For me, I'd want a decent stop/tail light, one that is easliy seen by other road users.
Yes, my Vstrom had a similar set up and failed the mot and I had to buy second had original ones. Something to do with the indicator brake light I recall 😁 thanks Chris 😁
Hi that is a lovely looking bike in the black /gold you can get tubeless tyres for it but I think they are another £600 according to the bingley wheeler I watched yesterday I’m surprised they put higher crash bars on it as standard most put lower on then you put upper from what I’ve seen I could be wrong but Enfield have got a great selection of bikes in all classes and I hope they do well with this one best of luck to them great little budget bikes better than bldy Chinese anyway hope you are well can’t wait till you get that speedmaster on test ride safe
No tubeless tyres at least not in gold for now ..
You can't get tubeless on this model at the moment in the UK, only the Kamet white is currently being sold with them.
Thanks Nick 😁
I think it’s a nice looker , maybe the die hards won’t be so keen , is it an off roading contender , be good to see what it’s like on faster roads . Thanks TAYM
Thanks GCK 😁
Morning Mr TAYM, you couldn’t resist 😂. The brilliant Himi 450, has quite a revvy engine, so you do need to work the gears a bit. The indicator is quite easy to see on the white background option. There is a tiny usb-C under the middle of the handlebars. The engine is definitely not as laid back as the 411, so much more eager, egging you on to open the throttle when you really know you shouldn’t (due to running in) 😂. The looks are subjective, can’t say it’s pretty, but it has retained a certain utilitarian look. Would look better with a couple of soft panniers on the back to hide the expanse of nothingness 🫣😂 in my opinion. I really didn’t find any vibrations anywhere, even up to about 60 ish mph, and like you, I am looking forward to having another go at higher, motorway speeds. There are already stainless de-cat pipes for sale in India 😉, yes I have looked 😂. I must say, I didn’t get the impression that the Himi 450 has grabbed you quite like it did me. If I had any money, I would place a deposit today, as it is, I can’t 😢 Thanks for sharing.
Throw caution to the wind Ian ya know ya want to life's too short 😉😊
@@crumblymal8479oh stop it Mal, I am having enough trouble trying to not sell my soul to the devil as it is 😂
Thanks Ian 😁
@@ianhughesroyalenfield 🤣
It’s a nice bike good value but they need a lowering kit for the shorter riders especially in Asia R-E are missing out of millions of dollars just because of the hight of the seat for shorter riders 805 is still a bit high for some
Thanks Jimmy 😁
Itchy Boots took quite a dislike to the flickering of the dashboard and hoped it would be sorted before going into production. I see it hasn't.
When riding Simon, the flickering isn’t there as it’s not the speedo as such which is the problem, it’s only down to camera settings when recording, as all us reviewers are discovering after the ride. I am only guessing, but most of us use 30 or 60 fps, but one or two use 25 or 50 fps, which seems to not suffer the same. Next time out, I will try at 50 fps.
It's camara settings issue not screen issue....
Apparently it's the camera that makes the dash look like it's flickering and if it's adjusted lower the flickering disappears.
Nice one Taym 👍
Thanks D😁
I quite like its looks but am a bit disappointed at the range of colours. The beige, or magnolia as Bingley Wheeler has it, is especially bland IMO. Also, having watched a couple of other test rides, I'm wondering if they haven't acquired the BMW 310 ride-by-wire problem they had on the at low speed on the early models, with their tendency to stall out at low revs.
Having said that, it seems it's definitely an improvement performance-wise.
Thanks T😁
Actually Kaza brown is quite nice close up, especially in the sunshine because it has mica particles in the paint.
@@jimmyjam8795 interesting 😁
👍👍🏍 really want to like this bike but i,m not sure, in my opinion the only thing lacking on the old one is high speed and if the price for that is a water cooled harsher engine i,m not sure it,s worth it. For me a trail/trials style bike (not adventure or enduro) with the classic 350 engine would be hard to resist. If you want the best adventure/enduro and modern electronics water cooling are not an issue we would all be riding orange bikes 😉. I think royal enfield are the real deal and do old school really well but when you venture into modern/mainstream there is so much more competition.
There is nothing harsh about the 450’s engine. It is buttery smooth, both in feel and how it delivers the power, unlike the agricultural 411.
Totally agree 😁 only time will tell with this 😁 thanks PW 😁
@@ianhughesroyalenfield that sounds promising Ian, I am just going on the audio and that it sounds really rough at higher revs (as the old one does) 👍
The new Himalayan is gonna sell amazingly well. 👍
I am sure it will 😁 thanks PW 😁
Had this bike on order since 2023 Nov.. Test rode dealer demo, amazing bikes but the character of the engine just doesn't suit me, so sadly I've cancelled the order. Shame really, been so excited to get it... and now I'm not. 😔
Totally understand that 😁 thanks JJ 😁
This bike will force Triumph to produce a 450X which is what the should have done from the start. The Him 450 is the winner this time IMHO..
They need to take the 400x and make the suspension adjustments that the 1200xe has over the 1200x.
Yes, a baby tiger 😁 thanks Guy 😁
Whatever happened to TWIN cylinders?
"And I suspect it sips at the..."
"Teat" I wanted to add for you 😂
😂😂😂😂😂 thanks PGB 😁
Evidently the Royal Enfieldness is intact with the water cooled version. What I want to know is, is the multiple rocket launcher still an option? It went so well with the previous Himarlia-layan. The tiny fairing is cute. There is something about tiny bikinis that I can't put my finger on😂😂. Now I know that you are a glass half full kind of guy; a wasp in the helmet is marvellous and a sign that summer is coming 😁😁. Ian had a go on one of those and his version had a USB port, on the handlebars I think. 👍👍
That was the special Chuck Norris edition.. They only made one
Thanks GBD 😁
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The screen from a cockpit pov looks like earth vaders head😂. Watched a few of these reviews. In my book still not enough poke. I would never buy a new bike as there will likely be teethings troubles. I don’t think it’s attractively cheap anymore. I think RE have done a nice job on the looks, some nice components in suspension and brakes and tubed wheels(optional extra). I ve watched a few Indian journos and they have had some minor gremlins. At least RE dealers seem on top. I ve not been on a cf Moto but seem aggressively priced and targeting REriders. I know CF are selling incredibly well in Europe. I am a road rider and there are much better road bikes. Off road and adv clearly one of best bikes on the planet. Still want to see you on a larger scooter for winter TAYM. Let alone the maintenance, the weather protection. No more wet feet. On my xmax250 only my head and shoulders got really wet. 70 cruise and 80+90 mpg. Chassis mainly covered in plastic so less likely rot. Try at least a 300cc. You are very open to anything on 2 wheels and not biased like me. Go on see if a dealer will let you try one!😂
Thanks Volt 😁 I will see what I can do 😁
Massive fan of yours but i do wish you would test bikes that have a few miles on the clock lol!. 45 mph you are never going to know what the bike is really like!! Sorry to moan because i think your channel is great fun!!.
It’s hard to get on the latest bike which is already run in unfortunately. The good thing for us, is that we can get to ride them again when they do have a few more miles on the clock 👍
I know, it’s frustrating isn’t it🤔 I can only do what I can. Sorry 😕 thanks Steven😁
Absolutely 😁 thanks Ian 😁
it does not look like the ' cheap ' version ;; colour scheme is smart ;;;
Thanks SG 😁
Awesome report! Go for it, treat yourself 😂🎉😢
Thanks Q 😁
Do some off roading. Ride over mud and stones . Why to ride this beast on plane road 😢😢😢😢
Not sure what you mean 🤔 thanks 😁
@@TAYM I meant that you try some off roading. Sorry my english is not that good :)
@@ronosys I would love to but on the loan bikes, the insurance won’t cover me 🙄 annoying isn’t it when a bike like this is made for it 😁 thanks 😁
Great for wee monkeys, ok for buffoons, probably not for gorillas 🐵 I'm beginning to like this bike, it looks more purposeful than the Triumph 400 X and would suit my short legs better, but £700 more with tubeless rims, and now there's the Honda NX500. The other consideration is service intervals, inspection at 3000m and full service at 6000m for the Himi, 8000m for the Honda and 10000m for the Triumph. The Triumph is more of a style exercise than a genuine rough roader though so it's probably between the Himi and the Honda, and by the time you spec the two up with luggage etc the Honda will be well over 1k more. The replacement for my GSA is going to be a tough choice, thanks for another dilemma inducing review Mr TAYM.
Absolutely 😁 thanks 5DT 😁
Screen is on night mode...(Which looks best 😆)
Thanks dark lord 😂😂😂
Great video TAYM! However my $$ is safe on this one!😮
Thanks TBG 😁
Your tubeless tyres made me chuckle! My Breva 1100, I had a puncture on only the third day of riding.😡 But I’d bought a repair kit! 👍 Only with my eyes there was no way I could read the instructions under the street lights! 🙄🤣
Taste! Surely Kendal mint cake! 🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂 thanks Dave 😁 the joys of getting older 😂😂😁
Yes 😁 perfect 😁
if you need a nice coffee , nip into Madingly hall Iits open to the public ,
Thanks Michael 😁 yes, Mrs TAYM is always nagging me about that 😁
Only tubeless gold at present, when available extra £250 over std.......no bike for customer until mid late May....what are R.E. Playing at? 😮
They need 1 more factory for production 😆.....
The detour around Africa is being blamed for the supply issues.
Thanks Grumpy 😁
Honda did their 700 dullville in a beige colour 😂
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But, is it super bad?
😂😂 thanks Logan 😁
So what you saying taym ? It's a bike for all seasons ? 😂
😂😂😂😂 you spotted it then 😂😂 thanks DS 😁 good to know my humour isn’t wasted 😁
Damn, stop lugging that engine.
Ok 😁
If I want a heavy pig i'll get a KLR 650
😂😂😂😂 and that’s the nub of it I think 😁 thanks Lee 😁
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I'm on a roll.
@@ruahinesrider Winning streak, but i'm on to you.. 😂
@@Stefan_trekkie Join the Que it's around the block😁😆😂🤣.
About time too - I’ve been waiting for hours! 🙄🤣🤣
Brilliant 😁