I NEVER thought I would say this about a motorcycle! 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- I never thought I would say this about a motorcycle If you live in the United States like me, then this is the motorcycle you never knew you needed! The brand new, 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan offers a completely different experience to motorcycling. In this video I share my thoughts about the little motorcycle that could!
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Where did you get that black zip up jacket that you’re wearing?! I really like it!!
😎💯👍
Alfi James himalayan, search u tube
Love yoy sweetie ,love from🇮🇳🇮🇳
Please make a her two wheels t shirt that says “how to make a girl happy? 1. Puppies 2. Cold brew 3. Motorcycles”
Needs to happen!
You omitted coffee
@@russwilson4 cold brew and reg coffee!? I need to be able to hang onto the handle bars. That much bean juice will have me shaking lol
That's a market for cup holders.. so before it's to late, I'm gon....................
New bike to ride broaden the horizon for motorcycle riding. The wind is the same but the quality of the ride very from brand to brand. Cheers 🍻
Ok, I kept thinking everything looked familiar in this video and then I really knew it when you were riding through the Temecula wine country. I literally ride through there all the time and I can’t believe I never saw the great Her Two Wheels in my neck of the woods! Hope you had a great time out here in Southern California and if you are ever back and do a meet up I’ll be there 🤘🏻
The himalayan is a good bike but not for everyone. It has old world technology which means frequent maintenance but some people like that. If your going to be mostly on us interstates dont buy this bike. If you enjoy mellow off roadl riding on just about any terrain and want to comute on city and country roads then this might be the bike for you. Its a really enjoyable bike. If you enjoy turning wrenches and maintaining your own motorcycle this might be the bike for you
Umm thats a bit odd that its a little over a 400cc engine but it struggles with the hills, my Kymco is a 250 and it has no struggles with hills ..
Pretty sure shadetree would rate the acceleration "poking speed" 😅😅😅 but would still love the motorcycle.
The bike is so little, he would more likely say….. “Delicious”.
"How to make a girl happy: puppies, coffee and motorcycles" I have never related to anything more in my life.
Riding a Himmy is about riding not worrying about where to park it, is the surface gravel or loose, showing others what you ride or sitting for miles on end on boring black top. It's about enjoying every aspect of the ride, love the enthusiasm.
Love your videos. I have a 2021 RE Himalayan and a 2011 Electra Glide. Different bikes for different purposes. I will say, after about 1500 miles, the Himalayan really opens up and will easily do 65 on the highway without complaining.
I’ve been riding many years and I’m with you on the history, famous racers, etc. i could give 2 shits about all that. I know what I like and how riding makes me feel. Glad you got to do this event. Cheers 🍻
Rode this motorcycle on the deadly terrains of Ladakh India (18500 Feet) and this bike easily carried one of my friends who stands 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 165 kgs! we even happened to hit 130 kmph on one of the flat stretches up there...this is the best bike I have ridden.. this bike also did not have any starting problems in the high altitudes where oxygen is pretty less..This is a great video..brings back fond memories..keep it going!!
Lol I would probably be like Fred Flintstone on that bike, being almost 300 lbs 😆
Welcome to California, perfect bike for running around and up and down mountain roads exploring I ditch my Harley and jump on my duel sport tons of fun. Glad you enjoyed your trip and didn't have much of a itinerary to follow even makes quick trips more enjoyable ☺️
I am sorry but Starbucks tried to make it in Australia but failed miserably. Why because Australians love coffee, and what Starbucks make doesn’t even rate as coffee here. But we do also have plenty of boutique coffee roasters.
I bought a Yamaha tw200 this year. You talk about a fun little dual sport. Yamaha has been making this bike since 1987. Around 270 pounds, 31" seat height. Very slow but you won't stop grinning ear to ear riding it.
Damn straight! I'm 300lbs and the TDub don't care. Well, I think I did see a tear coming out of the headlight a time or two. Two wheel ATV!!
A *very* heavily modified TW200 is the only bike apart from two largely stock Himalayans to make it to the South Pole.
Great video as always. I can actually feel your excitement when you are on these adventures. It's awesome, so happy you can do what you love doing! I've only riden one royal enfield and it was a Rumbler 500. It felt like riding my old kz 440 which later on I turned into a scrambler. The himi definitely screams off road to me, would love to ride one. Until next time... be good!
In a world where some bikers get on their monster machines just to visit a bar, it's nice to see a smaller bike for riding fun
Just came early because I was told everyone watches UA-cam @2oclock. No wonder the economy is slow! Everyone watching UA-cam at 2 o’clock on a Monday😂🤣😂🤣
New Itchy boots girl now, she had done more than 60000 km around the world with this bike. This bike can do what BMW'S GSA and Triumph can't do, like Royal Enfield doesn't require fully synthetic engine oil, it can run semi synthetic engine oil which is less costly and available in lot of areas and country, even doesn't require high octane fuel to refill it can easily run less grade fuel and milage is also awesome and mainly because how easy, practical to use. In india peoples go to #Leh and #Ladak tours which is highly dangerous and challenging roads in the Himalayas which is above 17000 ft with low oxygen. This really makes big BMW and Triumph bikes on shame and also has very less maintenance cost also☺️ check the videos of leh Ladakh tour of Indian moto vloggers in this bikes you will be impressed
An AK47 on a bike 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it. Got myself one, loved it too. Greetings from Switzerland
My Dad is 83 and thinking about selling his Road King and getting a new Royal Infield but I don't know which model but they seem to be good bikes
I had an RD350LC back in the day, that was a two stroke engine and was good for up to 110MPH, not to be confused with 4 stroke engines which were invariably slower 😉
Ian
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My friend had Yamaha 350 2 stroke and I had Honda CB 350 4 stroke. His was quick off the line but I got better gas mileage.
@@almikelipscomb granted, the 4 strokes were generally better fuel economy. I am just wondering how many times your mate thought to himself, “wow! Look at the MPG’s he is getting out of that” 😂
You pay your money you makes your choice.
Just out of interest was it the original RD350 or the LC, trying to think about year we are talking.
@@backontwowheels9469 if I remember rightly the 350 was LC, it's predecessor was the air cooled RD400. I had the air cooled RD250, with a bit of tuning and a fairing it could top 100mph quite easily :)
@@colinxsd2208 yes they were both quick, both two stroke engines, I was actually priming myself up to buy the RD400 with the coffin tank after taking my test on the DT250, when the RD350LC was announced so I got my name down for one of those as soon as it was available in the UK.
The reason I asked which 350 it was, was because previous to the coffin tank variant of which your RD250 was one, there was an air-cooled 350 variant with more of a rounded tank, therefore I was trying to gauge which year the guy had mentioned regarding his CB400.
They were great days in the motorcycle industry before the powers that be started restricting access to two strokes 😖
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Those bikes are bombproof. Just one thing….. I would try to skip SB and go to local coffee shop. This is how you support local business.
It's is a small journey machine, too small my big body. But it's fun, fun, fun bike to ride.
But hey, it's a great beginner machine.
Yours sincerely
The Danish Viking 🇩🇰
That bike is made to take your time on look at the view not for speed don't push it just take your time and enjoy the difference between your bike and this one they are so different you can tour on both.
Small bikes are a blast to ride short distances. If I had the room I would have to have a honda crf450L in my garage beside the harleys. It's small but lots of power and speed. Love your review of the royal Enfield Himalaya. Your perspective is as good as any on the internet.
this lil feathery thing is a big bike in asia and india 😂😂 and harleys are on ultra heavy bikes
Gonna sound "bad" but I'm typing it anyway. Four ladies on Royal Enfield "Her-alayan" ??? Buckaroo!
Delet dis.
🤣🤣 horrible but appreciate it!
I'm glad you have fun on the Himalayan! I've had one for almost 2 years now, it is my first street legal bike and 10k miles later I still love this motorcycle. You hit it on the head as 'the little engine that could'. It's been a very fun confidence inspiring motorcycle to learn on. Yes, it's slow and I would never want to take it where there are a lot of freeways and traffic. And, yes, when riding in a group of faster bikes it seems like you are strangling it to keep up. On the other hand, it does force you to cobble together a route away from the major highways and interstates, allowing you to see small town America up close. You also 'have' to take additional time off for travel due to the slower pace and to allow for the occasional excursion down a beautiful dirt road that crosses your path. Safe travels!
It was too slow for me. Traded for bonneville and quite content
@@gfunk63901 For sure it is too slow for a lot of people. I think that is why there is quite a few used Himalayans on the market with only a couple hundred or 1k miles on them. The Bonnevilles are beautiful machines and may someday add one to my garage.
I think it would be a neat little bike to drive, but it would make me crazy at any traffic light around here because they all have pressure plates. It would be a lot of fun on country roads!!!!
Great Jess! Absolutely fantastic video yet again...
A good friend of mine has one and they are brilliant. Particularly suited to the smaller roads and green lanes we have here in the UK. He has a British style crazy YT channel which is now featuring the Enfield quite a bit: ua-cam.com/video/7fXBOzHllSY/v-deo.html
Nice little bike. Everyone seems to have similar opinions. Great off road machine. Very capable in that environment. Some shorter riders have mentioned difficulty flat footing it. But hey, that's pretty minor. Not an interstate cruiser for sure. 40-60 mph is about it practically speaking. It can reach 85+mph if you have enough highway and time. Good review.
I really enjoy watching your videos when you give your perspective on a bike, I have seen some videos on the Himalayan and it looks like it be nice back woods moto camping bike where you have to ride to get to primitive spot. Definitely can relate to the small engine my first bike was 450 glad interstate speeds was 55 back then lol
Moustache sweat 😂😂😂 I’m tempted to try one of these as I already own the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (think you guys know it as the INT650 due to some crazy copyright law) but I like the idea of this as winter bike :) love your reviews, you’re passion is infectious
Let me know how you like it!
Would that have anything to do with Honda having had the interceptor in the USA. VFR800.
@@jimporter yes, that’s the reason, shame as the interceptor name for Royal Enfield dates back to 1960!
16:23 Hot rod
What happened to your red Helmet another awesome video always enjoy watching
The way you pronounced " Costa Mesa " lol. It’s pronounced coasta mesa like coast plus ta. Mesa. Thanks for sharing !
Lol me too
Hey Jess.. FYI.. contrary to popular belief, red light triggers are not actuated by weight, They work off magnetic induction. Just make sure the bulk of you engine is placed over part of the metal inlays you see in the road at the lights and you should be good. Powered by Google GPS? Just an easy way to track you and your millage so they can tax you per mile. No thank you.
How fast are we going? Wow 60!!! Must be down hill.
Wish i had bike to cruz around on, but i love cruzn with 😁👌👍 thank you for sharing n taking me along. Your so awesomeness n cool jess👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
Yeah that’s definitely not the bike for my style of riding. But it does seem pretty cool.
I think the bikes not being remotely intimidating or scary is a Royal Enfield thing. Even the gt650 is really easy going and approachable. They’re all fun though! Ride safe, have fun out there!
I am glad you got a chance to ride a small cc bike. I am just the opposite of you the largest bike I have ever ridden is my Honda NC700X every thing else I have ever owned was 250 cc or less. You and a few other woman that ride always make me laugh when I hear your voices go up an octave higher than usual when you see a dog or a puppy.
I have also a himalayan. Fantastic moterbike
I love the way you spoke to it like it was a little puppy lol
After coming from a 900lb bagger, it feels like a little puppy lol
I am currently living vicariously through good people like yourself :)
About 25-30 years ago, a short bout of poverty forced me to say bye bye to my early model naked Goldwing GL1000. I hope a Royal Enfield 650 Classic will be in my future but until then, ride on my internet friends. I am watching and I am with you in spirit.
Much love and respect, from South Australia.
Also a cool tip you might not know, if you can find a big magnet and stick it on the bottom of your bike like on the frame or something, it helps trip the sensors at red lights! Try it out!!
My Road glide has one!
Have to say what an awesome video! Your enthusiasm for riding is awesome! The views, your narrative, one of the best! I loved it
Reminds me of time , early 90's had to take car part to another town. Only available ride was small duel purpose Honda I had. Wore backpack to carry part. Fighting windy day. Me heavy on throttle for thirty interstate miles. 🥴. begging for c.c.'s and a fairing.
RE Interceptor 650 owner here! Super happy to see another RE on your channel!
Nice ride and view. As far as the inductive loop traffic lights not switching for you I get caught at the one by my office often. Typically if there isn't any traffic I'll run the light. That is legal in most states after 2 or 3 light cycles and safe to do so. Check your local laws. If it's crazy busy with cross traffic putting the kickstand down works for me.
It Can Definately go on Highways...
If Smaller Fuel ⛽ Tank is the issue then There are Fuel Cans ( 5 L ) also available as a Accessory in Royal Enfield Dealers or in Any After market Shop...
15 liter + 2 of 5 liter Gas Tanks on each side , a Total of 25 liter Gas Tank ...
Hence Your Himalayan is Ready for Long Highway Trips
The Himalayan is perfectly capable on the highway. 70mph isn't out of the question and the bike will do it without any problems whatsoever.
Doffo Winery i great enjoy the roads in my back country riding!!
Jess you definitely living the life
I really liked how honest you were in your opinion. I wanted to try one myself but being a big girl, I'm pretty sure I would feel the same way on that bike as you did. I love the wings on the one girls jacket. That was cool. Great video. Thank you for sharing your journey.
A very underestimated motorcycle.
Here in 🇮🇳,
We do get bike name "hero Xpulse 200"
its kinda road legal honda CRF on budget..
&
it hardly costs 2000$ which is almost 1000$ cheaper then Himalayan(indian Price's)
& here comes the funniest part...
Those 200cc Xpulse's are dakar certified 😂😂😂
Moral of the story... "Bigger is not always better"😅
Glad you test rode Himalayan..
Do try meteor & interceptor650 too😊
Ita said all roads and no roads easy to pocket to maintain the bike compared to HD
I’ve owned an XL883, an XLCX, and an FXDB before this Himalayan and I have more fun on this than I ever did any of my Harleys & in a completely different way. I’m 80% off-road with this bike and so happy there. My Himi has done everything I’ve asked of it flawlessly.. except for literally anything on the freeway but it feels like REAL motorcycling to me.
Fun video. Glad you enjoyed. Glad RE brought the Himalayan here. It was the bike that got me back into motorcycling after 30 years, because I moved to AZ, and through bicycling had seen how nice it can be to get out onto the forest gravel/ dirt roads. Thanks for sharing. We sure have warped definitions of need, and little, here in the US. In case any of you give a crap, it gets an amazing 70 mpg too, and unless you've been spoiled by having massive bikes, it's fine on the highways (I know from experience).
Keep killing it fun videos
You or wheeler dealer new episode ehm 🤔
Looks fun, don't think we have a dealership close here in Arkansas but will have to look.
Thanks for an honest review. I want a bike that can do 125 kmph comfortably, with 100 kgs of my weight. No one states the limitation clearly as you did. I love the Himalayan, but will not now consider it.
I just love how you giggle when you talk about how nimble and tiny it is 😂😍
The Himalayan "Built for all roads. Built for no roads. And the South Pole!"
How many other ADV bikes can make that claim?
Nice Panoramic Shot. Got my 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan 2 weeks ago adding stuff too it the Ride ad Soon as the Snow Melts Spring Right around the Corner yep 2 months😃
I was stationed at Ft Ord back in the early eighties. Laguna Seca was right around the corner. Hmm, BYOB? Bring Your Own Motorcycle? Yes! Only problem is that my bike at the time was a heavy shaft drive street bike. Everyone said get a 350-550 cc bike to learn on. They were right! I learned a lot on a 350 that I would not have on that heavy bike. Keep up the fun stuff! Good job.
Great happy video thanks, I have a Ducati scrambler 1100 a bit specked out for fun on the twisty roads and guess what, I’ve just bought the RE scram 411 take delivery this week and the plan for it to make it more capable to do off road I can’t wait, stay safe and pleased your having fun
You’re cute and funny😘. Subscribed lol.
I’m thinking about the 22 Himalayan for my first bike. Thanks
Give our girl some alone time with her ride. LOL!!! Too funny.
It feels like a little two stroke even thou its a gasoline engine! Hmmm. This 4 stroke single 411cc engine is a good reliable little thumper. I think the majority of two stroke motorbikes exclusively run on gasoline as do most 4 stroke motorbikes.
It's amazing what Norally accomplished on 2 Himalayans. A great little bike.
Royal Enfield seems to have dropped the ball with Noraly; she was a great brand ambassador for RE.
@@rzted9559 I can't even imagine how many Himalayans she has sold for them...
I wished you would did a better walk around. Always good to see your happy face, but… it’s all about the bike.
Did you watch till the very end?
Wow! a girl biker, are you a 1% type or the 99% type. No matter, get your motor running and get out on the highway, then howl, "Ah-ooooh!" Isn't that fun?
Next time you ride one. Leave the start button in the off position. Turn ignition on for 1 minute, turn off for 3 minutes. Turn on again and wait a bit. Start the bike and let it idle for a while and then ride. This sets the throttle bodies so the throttle is accurate with zero freeplay.
That’s a nice bike for just easing around. You had a great time. Glad you saw a pup and found a Starbucks! Thanks for the review Jess!
I'm glad @Her Two Wheels saw a pup, I'm sure she would love our two huskies :)
Would make a great starter bike. How did you go into starbucks get a coffee drink it and get back out to your bike in twelve secondss 😊
Hopefully the United States doesn’t destroy the affordable price on the bike
Lol you want a challenge? do an iron butt challenge on that motorcycle 🤣
Most people in the US, don't go longer then the nearest coffee shop, less then 100+mph. Why not take the airplane, if you go somewhere as fast as possible.
You and your puppies 🐕🐕🌷🌷👍
Back to the basics with that bike. I love the retro looks they have. For a weekend rider that would be great. Or for someone just starting out riding. You look pretty as always.
Sjoe Jess, That 3 lane "u-ey" on a light bike 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈 I'd hate to see your slow speed on oppa (spelling???)
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10: 11 i felt something there, dude thats a 411 cc one, come on what did you expect
It’s an air cooled single right? Piston, cam, ecu, exhaust? I’ll bet one could be brought up to a “reasonable” state of tune still undercutting the competition. Tell me that thing wouldn’t rock with 15-20% more jam
YES green 💚💚💚
Not quite a dual sport, but it is more in the same class as the Honda CB500X. I would choose the Honda over this all day with a slight edge on weight and more power with great fuel economy. A bit more money, but worth it in my opinion.
It's a nonconformist! does it's own thing. I bought a BS4 over the phone based on it's looks, vibe and rider feedback.. it's perfect for the people that appreciate it for what it is. I love mine. I have 3 bikes, this being one.
I can't believe u riding a Himalayan
How come!?
@@HerTwoWheels always seen u riding heavy machines-1000cc or more
Wauw - Her Two Wheels - Hier von Deutschland - wir danken dir von deiner feiner JEDENTAGTEST und feinem GLAD PASSIONATE test. Und ich glaube auch dass ich so eine feine maschine kaufen werde - und vielen danke zu dich und warum fahren wir in Schleswig big Harleys or big Yamahas or Kawas or Suzis or IndiANS - Du erzahlt uns dass es geht mit less is more - Schon zu høren und einem gutem idee zu dass all dass kubikkkolo enormus zu stoppen - Bei Hot Dog Hauvn in denmark flusst ess druber vom grossem cubiccidiots. Selten ist es zu sehen die klasse 350 bis 800. Vielen dank to you HER TWO WHEELD and go on and bring the motorcycledriving back to was it was and NOT A CUBIC - MADNESS!!
Welcome to the northern side ride in india...i am sure you will enjoy the ride ever in life...
I've really wanted to try a Royal Enfield Classic 500 because I'm a huge fan of nostalgia and all things vintage. I've just been afraid that it would feel super underpowered after being used to big Harleys and that I would end up disappointed in it.
Ride a 650.
Secret to the stop lights is get on the edge of the loop not the center to get it to see you. About 6 inches from the edge or so
going to try that, thanks. Sucks that I'm pretty sure that almost always puts you right in the midle of crosswalks and sometimes even near the usual apex for left turners coming at you.
@@garyives1218 When you pull into the loop make sure you are in the outside or inside of the loop not in the middle. It will sense you better on the edges
Lmao Starbucks nitroglycerin wtf 🤣.
I bought the green with panniers on it. My first bike at 44
How are you liking it?
@@EMVelez fun beginner bike. VERY low power. Im looking at going camping, riding my local country back roads here in Tennessee. Already looking for something with a 650- 900 cc and low seat height. Im only 5.6.
India takes forever to send parts if you Break something. Royal Enfield customer service is terrible.
@@CensoredFreedom615 As nice looking as the bike is, having to order parts from India would be a huge deterrent for me. Good to know about the seat height. I am also 5’6”.
Hope you find something that suits you better.
Himalayan is for gravel off road...not for highways...
Should be the company slogan "RE Himalayan, goes everywhere but the interstate highways."
For the same reason goats and mules don't compete in the Kentucky Derby! No one in their right mind would take a mule on the interstate. 😄