The Royal Enfield Himalayan Review: Pros, Cons, and Real-life Performance
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- The Royal Enfield Himalayan Review: Pros, Cons, and Real-life Performance
00:00 The Royal Enfield Himalayan Review: Pros, Cons, and Real-life Performance
00:42 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 ,Some things I like
02:00 Royal Enfield Himalayan dashboard
02:33 Royal Enfield Himalayan switchgear guide
03:02 Royal Enfield Himalayan Riding In Town/Citys
04:55 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Specification
06:20 Am I going To Buy One?
06:49 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 @ 70MPH
07:51 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Bit O An Overview So Far
09:19 Itchy Boots Has Ridden The 450 Himalayan
09:32 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Is To Be Discontinued
10:48 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Luggage Options
11:54 Walking Around The Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Final Thoughts
12:23 Stood Up On The Royal Enfield Himalayan 411
12:42 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Seat Comfort
14:16 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Finishing & Welds*
15:40 Thoughts On The 411 Engine
17:30 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Meteor 350 & Hunter 350
18:30 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 OffRoad??
19:09 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Pics & Video
🏍️ Join me as we take a laid-back exploration of the Royal Enfield Himalayan in my latest review. 🌄 Designed for adventure, this motorcycle has a unique charm that we'll unravel without the usual marketing hype.
🔍 In this video, we'll gently dissect the features that define the Royal Enfield Himalayan, from its rugged design to its performance on diverse terrains. I aim to provide you with a relaxed and informative overview, allowing you to decide whether this bike aligns with your riding aspirations.
🌐 Experience the Himalayan's capabilities as we glide through various surfaces, showcasing its off-road prowess and on-road comfort. It's more than just a motorcycle; it's a versatile companion crafted for a variety of journeys.
🛠️ Delve into the technical aspects as we discuss engine specifications, suspension setup, and other key components influencing the bike's performance. This review aims to offer a balanced perspective for riders seeking reliability during long-distance trips and off-road ventures.
🎥 Enjoy serene visuals of the Royal Enfield Himalayan in action, capturing the spirit of adventure that defines this motorcycle. From scenic mountain trails to open highways, witness the versatility that makes this bike a unique choice.
🗣️ Share your thoughts in the comments - have you had the pleasure of riding the Royal Enfield Himalayan, or is it on your wishlist? Let's build a community of riders sharing experiences and insights.
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Hi, Thanks for watching the video. Drop it a "like" if you would be so kind.
My microphone was set wrong on this in the Walkround etc but it's still OK.
Thanks for watching as ever. Hope you have a good week and I'll see you again on Sunday 5pm.
I love mine. I live in the country. Commute to work on a farm and spend my free time exploring with my throw over panniers, fishing rod and camping gear. I think I hit the correct demographic.
I drop it from time to time. I cover it in mud and dust. Wash and oil it once a week.
I can work on almost anything myself. (Did the tappets last week).
Love it.
That is awesome! You have a almost perfect bike for you...Thats great! : )
We will be glad of these for the next 50 years!
Yeap!
So much love out there for this bike. So many UA-cam channels running them. Pricing and value for money is spot on, I just struggle with the looks.
I'm the same, its part of ownership liking the way your bike looks. Its a good way of exploring off-road stuff but thats it for me ...fair play to RE for selling so many.
at least not a plastic covered Japanese bike. This is a go everyway bike.@@exeterrider
I loved a car once. It was so beautiful 😍. One day an old lady destroyed it for me. It's actually better you don't love things too much.
Yeah I see where you're coming from 👍
It has charm & character. I have clicked with mine but after living with one for a couple of years, I think its a good 2nd bike and winter bike.
100% mate. Thats pretty much how I feel. Good to have a bike for some proper off roading as well.
I have a 411 here in Florida and i love it. Ive done the cam upgrade with a 16t sprocket and its a whole different machine. Also added a Puig windscreen. No it's sill not an interstate highway "mile muncher" but will handle interstates quite well. I can easily cruise 65 -70 mph all day and not stress the engine. I love the ulitarian look. The new 450s seem to be aimed at off road whereas the 411 can tour amazingly well. Plus the 450's windscreen is tiny...again off road. Get a 411 while you still can!!!
Good to see you are enjoying yours.
Keep riding safe 👍
I bought one of these brand new back in October 2023 as my winter hack. I have to tell you that I`m not in anyway disappointed ! when your consider that I paid £4300 for a brand new bike with 3 years unlimited mileage warranty and roadside assistance I think I bought an absolute bargain! There have been some very negative reviews on this bike (some of them almost put me off buying it) Your review I think reflects very fairly on this bike`s capabilities. So thank you!
Ohh good thankyou , I didn't want it to come across as bad and thats why I repeated my self a couple times just to drum it in. I think its a cool bike for many and the engine is superb when its wound up...Thanks mate
Great video! I bought one of these in Costa Rica. No issues with the bike since I originally bought it in 2019 with 5k km of usage. Real great motorbike to have in a country like the one I am in. Parts arrive to my local mechanic in 3 to 7 day span. I added a machete holster and overall I would recommend to get one for its utility with the condition in which spare parts are available, especially in third world countries.
Great to hear!Sounds ideal for you..Thanks for watching.
Finally! Thank you for recording the slow turns! That's what I've been looking for.
Excellent review!
Again... Thank You!
Thanks very much, I'm glad that helped and was useful : )
Thoroughly enjoyed that review! Entertaining and engaging, with some great throw away comments.
Thanks Keith 🙏👍
I can confirm it's very good for commuting 👍
Good and fair review.
Thanks! 👍
Not my sort of bike as you know but looking forward to the off road video. Very honest review.😊
cheers Lilly, I went off-road with Ken...it was great fun after a great deal of rain!
Why would anyone want to tour on a motorway? I can understand people mistakenly thinking a motorway is faster (it often isn’t) but the entire essence of touring is to experience the countryside and scenery, and you ain’t going to do that at 70 mph…. Having said all that, my first Royal Enfield was a ‘19 Himalayan,, and I wish I’d kept it as a second winter bike, because as a winter bike it can’t be beaten.
Agreed as a winter bike it has a lot to offer. I think sometimes to have an adventure then perhaps many would like to get to it by the motorway or alike. Its OK doing that but if doing it often on a daily commute or whatever then I think I'd go with something else...The 411 has its place : )
This has JUST popped up in my notifications , I don't know which is slower FB or YT ..... Great video and review mate .
Cheers Phil. UA-cam is a knitemare these days. Very hit and miss 👍🍻
nice review . like the bike colour blue . happy 47 th ,saw the comment below . wait till you get to 75 , then you wonder how long left to ride ..
Thanks John, the reality is as we know at both our ages is that bad luck can strike anytime and you never know when your number is going to be called. However I'm sure we will be riding until the kings letter comes through the door...wouldn't that be nice!
I've never ridden one but ive been out laneing alongside a few Himmis now, and i have to say that they're pretty impressive at what they'll do and where they'll go. Hard to find anything else as good for the money i should think. There's good reason for the small rear brake pedal and gearlever (the ones on my bike are even smaller). If you drop it (as you do) 🙃, they are tucked in enough that they don't bend, also they don't catch on deep ruts. Its quite well thought out, the footrests are back near the swingarm pivot, where they should be so that you maximise your weight transfer to the rear wheel when you stand etc. Shame they've dropped it from the range i think there's room for both models....... Another good review anyway mate! 👌
Only an idiot would drop a light bike like this.....ere ,I thought I was going to get ribbed for the "canal incident" so I purposely put a clip in this of your "dabbs" , and then you didn't say anything -well not directly😂
Yes, for the money you get quite a capable machine that has good reliability and will take you anywhere.
Thanks Ken, I'll get the wet day out we had edited soon. So good of you to take me out Thanks...good memories for me.
@exeterrider Ah... I caught the little clip of me paddling so I was like, pinned down by enemy fire, I daren't pop my head up! No good getting older if you don't get wiser! 🤣🤣🤣👍
Love my 2023 one. It's not my only bike and you ride it for what it is. Where I live in rural Lincolnshire the roads are pot holed and covered in crap most of the year. This little Himmy fits the bill nicely.
I couldn't agree more....some people expect too much and just won't be open minded about these bikes.
Great to have you back. 👍👍👍
Thanks Andy, on the reviews you mean? I've still been knocking out a video every week for the past 2.5 years. Plenty to see 📹👍
Good review.
I went from Eastbourne to Manchester on my 411 Himalayan and then my BMW R1150rt; both clear days. It took me 20 mins longer on the Himmy. Main reason for the 20 min difference is the amount of speed cameras all along the M25, M6. et al-- which reduced speeds to 50 & 60mph (ridiculous) and its here to stay. The only motorway I made up time was the M40- You cannot 'cane' it on MWays anymore, and the Himmy filters better, and cost much less in fuel, but on the RT I didn't have to plan my overtakes.
Yes , I just don't get that 50-60 when theres nothing going on.
You make a good point the, Himy is a very good motorbike for filtering.
I'd still prefer the RT mind ha!. Thanks for watching.
I love the look of it. Utilitarian and almost military. I know it’s not the most powerful but imo that’s not what it’s about. I’m def getting one as my second bike. I like the RE way of things. It’s not all about the cash, enjoy the ride kinda thing.
100%, it has its place and you're well suited to it by the sounds of it 👍
I own a Himalayan and I think it's a great 2nd bike. Not great if it's your only bike.
A great review on what is a very popular all rounder. I expect the price has a lot to do with its popularity.
It's not for me though as the weedy power plant would probably struggle a bit to haul my frame around.
I was half expecting you to slap some wallpaper on the tank!!!
Ha, you're humour is like no ther Jim, Yes a bit of army camo wallpaper wouldn't go a miss! Thanks mate, have a super week : )
Hiya, This was a great review Thank You, you covered all that I wanted to know, I'm still thinking about one as a second winter bike to go with my NC but haven't quite decided yet but your and Adam's views have influenced me a lot. I'm really looking forward to seeing the off-road video.
It was a lot of fun off-road, Also after torrential rain and flooding which made it even more interesting!
Just an out and out reliable inexpensive workhorse.😊
Hi mate, yeap, cheap run around funster!
Yes, very much so - love your motorcycle reviews and views of Exeter area. Will be down in a couple of weeks with my (non powered) Brompton. 👍👍
Thanks Andy, Exeter is a nice place if you know you're way around. The Brompton will be fine if the wheather is ok👍
Cycle route, Topsham to Exmouth is real good.
Also Dawlish has some cracking routes too.
Exeter is hilly, but the Quayside could work and is flat, but so much better when the sun's out 👍
Thats a nice review 👍
Ps: before i forget. Happy Birthday 😀
Thanks very much!! You must be on my Facebook then : ) 47 , I'm on the wrong side now!
@@exeterrider No i'm not on your Facebook. it was a guess. 😀
honest review, well done
I appreciate that thanks 🙏👍
Nice review mate made me laugh “it looks like it’s been glued together” haha class 😂😂
That was the polite version haha. Thanks mate
Looking forward to the offroad video!
You will be pleased to hear I have a whoopsy daisy. Only a little one and no damage done luckily
Hi, you pointed out a gear indicator on the instrument cluster. Is this a new thing as I've only ever seen the compass here as it is on mine
Best bike for many purposes!
Euro 5 is when the gear indicater came along I believe : )
@@exeterrider The Gear Indicator has been on all UK Himalayan bikes from early 2017
Interesting information!
The Himalayan was revealed in February 2015. ( I believe this bike saved R.E. with the classic 350 reborn in late 2021.)
Himalayan was launched in early 2016.
Retired in 2023 when the Himalayan 452cc came to fruition.( 2024) not in the US as of 7/13/2024.
2022 Himalayan owner myself with 9000 miles in 17 months.
Just performed my 5th oil, filters, plug, tappets maintenance
I run completely stock without all the whistles and bells. I ride in Vegas daily around Red Rock canyon area and 99% of my riding is black top. Hot as hell here almost 40 celsius and the Himalayan stands the test of time.
All the crap that is written or read about the Himalayan is unfortunate.
452cc did not do as well as the front office hoped it would.
Itchy will be back in October I believe.
Enfield is for some but certainly not for everyone.
I have alot of respect for the 411 and the owners.
The 450 launch has disappointed many with constant delays and many have cancelled orders.
Ride safe my friend 👍
great video here mukka i am looking at one of these for my off roading bike great review
Thanks Peaky, Something more poky would suit you more me thinks : ) perhaps the 450 would work well for you!?
@@exeterrider arrrrr something to look into as well thanks 🙏🏻 appreciate it keep up the great work on here
Nice adventure bike there, should be a good seller in the market
Great review as always mate
Thanks RB👍Yes they have sold very well,, the 450 will be even bigger seller I think.
Looks really good without two front mud guards!
With all your electronics and tools, many are entertained. For those who don't need all this bollox, a straight forward bike with a soul is popular. Hence sold is large numbers, also in the States.
Less is more, id agree there 👍💯
I think R.E. it's going to make a big mistake discontinuing the air cooled Himalayan...
I see where you're coming from, but I think it's had its day tbh. Anyone who wanted one would have had one now and there are still loads on the second hand market with very low mileage.
Thanks for another good review. Take it you still prefer the Meteor?
Ohh yes, the Meteor takes a bit of beating for me 😊👍
Tempted to get one of these as as first bike. If I drop it, it will add to the character
Exactly, and not many bikes you can say that about 👍
My right ear enjoyed the off the bike commentary 👂
Sorry about that, UA-camr life and problems 🙏
The 350 - 400cc class is looking good, RE, Triumph and hopefully we get CB350 and Jawa Perak.
Yes alot to choose from now which is great!
My Enfield dealer has these as the courtesy bike and at the last service on my Interceptor 650 I had the Himalayan on loan. I couldn’t gel with it at all in the short time I had it, but maybe needed to ride it more. My biggest concern with them and the reason I’m looking at changing my Interceptor is the tubed tyres. I’ve been riding 40-years and only ever had three punctures, two of them on the interceptor! You get three years roadside recovery with a new bike but they are never equipped to change a tube so it’s always a truck home. At least with tubeless they can usually fix at the roadside. Warranty has just run out so I’m thinking of a change, or a recovery service addon for the insurance :)
Tubed tyres are a real pain and makes you feel you're on the edge all the time... certainly when off-roading! I had this point in the walkround but edited it out by accident.
@@exeterrider I have got a bit paranoid about it being honest and it’s taken the edge off the enjoyment of my Interceptor. First puncture was the front tyre, second in the rear on the Hastings May Day run last year. Shame as the ride down was almost perfect, parked up and had a look around then came back to the bike with a flat rear tyre, spent 4 hours waiting for the truck to recover me. Everytime I go out it’s on my mind so time for a change
@@alanharris2799 Totally understandable after your experience. I'd be the same ! something dosent seem right about getting recovery just for a poped tyre.
Can I just pop in on this convo and ask why you have problems with tubed tyres? I must admit that I've had no experience with tubeless. Due to the fact that I spend a lot of times in the lanes, I've had many, many punctures over the years but it rarely takes me more than 20 mins for a roadside repair on tube type?
@@kenbrooks7794 I am not really set up or equipped to repair the bike at the roadside, fair play to those that do but it’s not me. I have fed back to RE roadside assistance that they really should have their agents carry replacement tubes or the ability to repair as it would be far easier that transport. Indeed, the team that recovered me from Hastings had just come from another puncture that they repaired at the roadside as it was a tubeless tyre so they could plug the hole and get the rider back on the road in thirty minutes. Instead, for me, they had a 1.5 drive to drop my bike back to my home.
I was tempted when they first came out then I decided to wait while they sorted out the frame breaking issues, then for a couple years I didn’t like the colors, then after Itchy Boots ggot one and I didn’t want hear all the Itchy Boots talk every where I went. Finally the bikes were sorted, some decent colors, and Itchy Boots changed bikes by then I got to old to ride one where I wanted to use it.
To my knowledge the frame breaking issue was from one video on UA-cam which went viral, but I never heard it happening again after that video, so I wonder if people thought it was the norm even though it happened once on that video!?
For me , I do like off-road riding due to the challenge but infact finding time to go new places is quite difficult, and I think it may become the "same old" after a while , I have good lanes near me but there is only so many times you can do the same lanes.
Hi there Steve !
Great job as usual. You know how I feel about them. Definitely a grower and I think you only truly appreciate them when you have owned one for a while.
It's the sort of bike, if it's paid for, you'd be mad to sell, as long as you had the space to keep it.
There will always be a situation where you don't want to take out your precious, expensive new toy and then you'll think "Ah, sod it ! I'll take the Himalayan !".
I'm thinking that Norman will be my off-road workhorse for the next ten years at least, by which time I will be at an age where I probably won't be allowed out on a bike anymore anyway. Or am I there already ? 🤔 😂
So I am now at a point where I have two keeper bikes and the only option I see for the future is to expand to three bikes 😝
I just couldn't bring myself to sell Buddy the Meteor nor Norman the Himalayan.
Good point about the foot pegs by the way ! That is the one thing that I just can't get used to. I am having to twist my right leg inwards to be able to operate the rear brake with any degree of accuracy. The issue becomes even worse when you try to ride standing up. For me it is really difficult to use the rear brake and the gear lever when standing up because the foot peg is so narrow and the ends of both levers don't come out very far. Much like the shift lever on the Classic 350, this setup seems to be incompatible with chunky boots. My guess is that RE kept the levers tucked in, to make them less vulnerable to damage in a drop. But the standard pegs and levers are far from ergonomic if you ride in clumpy hard ADV or MX boots !
A nice video Steve and sums up the bike really well.
Take care buddy and speak soon !
El Outro and Rubeee
Thanks Garry,
If you ever got rid of Buddy then I may have to un-sub. He is the channel really.
I respect the Himalayan a lot. Such a massive seller to folk that would normally buy much faster bikes.
Its good you have 2 keepers, A 3rd bike isn't a bad idea, the more the merrier I say.
I think I'll have to sell the Beemer this year, the NC is a keeper for me due to reliability, rideability and a good do it all bike.
Meaty is still in my mind but will have the 450 soon Im hoping to play on.
Cheers mate ....El outro
@@exeterrider Yes mate, I think the Beemer was an itch that you've probably now scratched and if you sell it before it breaks, you won't stand to lose too much money. Frees up space and money for another bike which does things that the NC doesn't. As you'll see in tomorrow's video, I am in the process of selling my big Mercedes and I am not really that enthusiastic about it. I COULD keep it ( like you could keep the Beemer ) but it isn't getting enough use and the longer I have it, the more chance there is of a big bill finally catching up with me. I feel like, if I sell it now, I've quit while I was ahead. If I hang onto it, sure I have it and can use it occasionally, but it could also bite me in the backside. Besides, I have a normal car for everyday use, so there really is no need for me to have it.
So I see parallels between my Mercedes and your Beemer !
Let's just blame the Germans then ! 😂
I look forward to your test of the 450. I remain sceptical because I think that by the time you've brought it up to proper off-road spec, it is no longer a cheap bike and I don't see that it will do anything significantly better than the old 411. Time will tell.
Cheers Steve. Love to the Exmouth posse.
Oh yes, I might have "accidentally" put Fetish Dave's compromising photo in tomorrow's video. I'd take it out but it's uploaded now and it would be too much of a faff. Well, that's what I'm telling "Dave" anyway. Fortunately, it only flashed up on the screen very briefly 🤗😇
All the best buddy 🥃
Garry and snoring Ruby
@@economicalrides I think you hit the nail on the head there...I had an itch to scratch...Ill look forward to the video bud : )
@@exeterrider Cheers Steve 👍
Have a successful day over there in Exmouth !
Thank you for this great review. I am familiar with the new 450 and of course it is much better. Still I love the looks of this bike and it goes about as fast as I would want to go......
My pleasure & Thanks for watching!! I have the new 450 Himalayan video coming out tomorrow so please like and subscribe so you don't miss it : ) Thanks
Ive given you a like just for those two words "glued together"😂
Ha, Thanks mate, I do stand up as well at a good price lol
Lads niva of the two wheeled world.
Adventure bikes are not my thing but I've always thought the Himalayan looked ok when ive seen them out and about, maybe that's my itchy boots fan boy kicking in 🙂 The lack of speed worries me more than the lack of power, i had a cbr300 with not much more power than the Himalayan but it more than held its own in traffic and on motorways in a way the Himalayan just can't. I think the 450 will be a much much better proposition and the 'charm' of these old ones will soon fade.
I saw a 450 the other day...what a lovely looking bike! I can't wait to ride one!! Yes I never felt my 300R was slow.... they are pushing those 300s out at 4k at the moment at my dealer.
I'll always like the Himalayan for what it is.
Good on ya 👍
I have one of these and a Landrover. Nuff said :-)
👌👍👍
For the same price point, what bike would you recommend for something you can daily ride to work in cities, but also enjoy a mix of twistie cluntry roads AND motorway cruising now and then.
Triumph 400 could be a good one...that isnt a offroad capable machine like the RE though.
Good review, I do prefer the looks of the 410 over the 450 but not my sort of bike as don't find it comfortable being 6ft3" somebody my hight needs the seat flattened and hight increased.
Hi Janner, fair comment mate....I didn't know you were that tall!
Jeff got advice from one of my lads and did the same on the witch, worked well for himself.@@exeterrider
SAS autotrim will rebuild your seat with more foam to increase the height. I'm 6'1 and found the standard seat too low and it pushed me forward into the petrol tank. Saddlebags 73 did a video about modifications he'd done to his Himalayan and the seat was one of them. I contacted Steve from SAS and he invited me over and rebuilt my seat whilst I was there. Massive difference and very reasonable price and top quality work.
@@AliasMrHackenbacker yes, saddles seat is really good. Where are sas?
I think the bike to watch will be the Scram 450.
If I could change gears and wanted a conventional bike 411 would be for me.
I rode the scram on light off-road and it was more the bike for me and handled nicely too.
@@exeterrider I think the Scram is sold as the soft-roader and I think, I could be wrong, that more whoomph is expected from such things. I think the extra will grunt will make it very much its own bike. And not just a Himi with bits missing.
@@clangerbasher I think I enjoyed the Scram a bit more TBH. More of a road bike but that works for me, it can still take the off road abuse.
Personally I don't like motorway riding on any bike. I try to avoid it. Back lanes is where the fun is.
I think I'm with you on that.
Yes thinks theyre decent bike for the money,. The state of the bloody exhaust would really p*ss me off. Seems to occur very soon after purchase. The new 450 would seem to be an improvement.
The 450 finish is a massive step in the right direction for sure!
Is it waterproof? (asking for a friend😉).
Yes but not suitible to ride near canal basins👍
strange i dont get audio in parts of the video
Yes I pinned a message about this. Sound issues🔊👍
Are they easy to pick up if you should drop one? Just asking!🤔😂👍🏻
Not too bad, but easy when youre in disbelief and you are dropping it back to your mate in 1 hour 😳😂
🤣🤣👍🏻
New vstrom 800 don’t have stainless steel spokes or tubeless tyres either and cost much more heh just saying
Very true, heck of a bike though the DE. really though a lot of it.
Not I . I just bought a leftover 22 . Nope for the 450 for me . I dont care for technology . Fly by wire nope ! Radiator nope ! I would rather build up mine 1st . Me personally I will raise mine 1 inch and build it slowly so we can grow together big bore kit 460 . Im not doing this to race . Its for me a toy . Less is better ulin the stix or in some cases rock .
Good news mate, many happy miles to you 😊👍
The Landrover? I dont think its ugly 😂😂 no it looks like every enduro or adventure bike of the 80s. Think of the yamaha xt500, kawa KLRs or Susuki DR of that time. It remindes people of their youth or better bikes from the past...
Fair comment mate.
You start demoing snooker tables, I will have to stop watching you. All I need is a table in my rental house! 😂
Thats next weeks video!
Seems to me some Utubers are playing to an audience than reality. There will always be "better bikes", but for what? Friends have toured all over Europe on 125cc Hondas, I do not accept anyone quoting an opinion that this bike is underpowered for A road dual carriageways, let alone motorways. As someone who has been riding a 20hp bike 30 years (and others), it seems small bikes are dismissed as routine.
Not at all, some small bikes do a great job, the SH125 for example is great for that work. My point is on the motorway etc it does feel a little rattly and infact I have ridden 125s that have felt more comfortable doing motorway speeds. The majority of people wouldn't enjoy riding the Himy on the motorway from my experience and I'm one of them.. I can only speak as I find.
You can tour on any bike but they all have the own genres of where they are best...I wouldn't rule out riding on a motorway with a Himy but I prefer to be on a bike where the engine is more relaxed doing it myself. Thanks for watching and you're thoughts : )
screens are rubbish ,, i keep saying so and more riders are agreeing with me , unless you have a full faired designed bike they just buffet ,, [[[ i don't mean that they are hungry ,]]] sometimes a bike that looks like it will be turbulent is often not ,,, but putting a stupid piece of plastic to tear the air is pointless ;;;
Yes I agree, it needs to be full faired ideally although it's still nice to have something to keep the flys off in the summer and cold off in the winter👍😎
Not a pretty bike at all. I just don't see the attraction of it.
I'm kinda with you on that. I guess it's what it can do that appeals 🙏👍
I’m sure @lanesexplorer is grateful for the mentions 🙂
Summed up quite well I would say. It isn’t amazing in any way, but it’s okay at everything - which is pretty amazing 🤪
Yeap, it does it all and opens doors to riders who havent had a bike like this before.