I was never a RE fan but the 450 Himalayan is a fantastic motorcycle that I want to buy right now and can't get. Completely sold out in Austria and endless pre-orders
Engine and info/nav display are winners. I expect they will appear in road versions. Big 👍 to RE for offering bikes with a centre stand as standard. I hope to see bikes with a rear DTRL red light bar above the number plate for added visibility.
Paint, finishings and build look made to last and seems to hit the sweet spot in terms of price (ownership and running costs), practicality and performance. What a bike.
Impressive I’m sure RE will sell boatloads reasonably priced too. I can definitely see some Triumph influence likely due to RE having poached a designer or two from them. Good to see decent mudguards front and rear other manufacturers please take note. The dash looks great and they even have the tachometer and speedo the correct way round unlike Triumphs 400. Thanks Mark good overall review 👍
5years ago I bought my 1st cfmoto 650mt before and after pandemic I clocked 42,000 kms on it did twice loop ride in my whole country and 3 endurance race in it each endurance covers 1800kms for 24 hrs to finish. I don't think cfmoto is for wannabes rider ✌️
That is what you call a review. Absolutely brilliant Ive watvhed a ton of reviews on this bike & yours is head n Shoulders above any other on UA-cam . Well done
Looks like a lovely bike. Great fit and finish and great performance and economy. As you said Mark, a step up for Enfield. Great informative video as always, Cheers.
Great review. I think it's gona be another Great success for RE.. and most likely my next bike.... iam gonna leave it for a year just to see if any thing pop up .. recalls etc. 👍
I was never a fan of the bike Itchy Bits rode as it always seemed too boxy/angular to me. This however is a vast improvement, and assuming its power output is sufficient for your needs it's hard to see why you wouldn't consider this machine. I like it.
A great review. I like the look of this. I wasn't sure about the display, but it is growing on me. The Tripper nav looks great though. There are some nice touches for a bike at this price point.
Really liking the effective simplicity of the dashboard layout design. Everything is clearly legible at a glance. Take note, Triumph with your dog's dinner of a display on the current Street Triple 765 RS!
Ive been waiting for your review of this Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mark. Such a great practical motorcycle with style. Lovely build quality and the paint work and welds look great and I,m certain that Royal Enfield would have been rigorous with their R&D and "in the field " real world testing before bringing this massively updated Himalayan 450 to the Showroom floor. It looks finished and complete in so many ways.
An excellent review Mark as expected. Thanks so much. Real world opinions from a normal biker's perspective. Looks very capable and might just be all the adventure bike you need.
Most comprehensive review I've seen, thank you. I'm only ten minutes from Verwood and keep thinking I'll bump into you at Alderholt Churchill Arms one Tuesday evening but not seen you there yet Mark ;)
That's a nice bike! great review as always Mark thanks what is the nut thing for again to undo the front axle interesting, I will be having a look at one of these beauties
As a GoldStar owner i love a single engine and this new Enfield really ticks all the boxes and doesn't it look great in the black colour. In my eye's a much better bike than the Triumph. You forgot to mention it has a seriously decent front mudguard as all bikes should have but so few actually do.
Thanks from Minnesota, USA. Excellent review! I appreciate you mentioning your height as I am a taller rider and I was curious about the fit. I'm hoping these come in soon because I was just about to pull the trigger on a Scram 411 but this extra power is much needed here! Nobody seems to have a good idea when they will arrive here.
RE seems to genuinely listen to bikers and do their best to deliver what we want. And for every new bike they strive to better quality and finish. This one should fly off the shelves at the dealers,. Good review, you covered the essentials.
Royal Enfield have really stepped up the quality with this bike. I guess its in direct competition with the 400 Triumphs. Another great review as always Mark. Thanks.
G'day Mark, even though I'm not into Aventure bikes this 450 from Royal Enfield with sell well, the new more powerful motor suits Australia conditions, l would gladly take one into the outback and be sure l would come back, great review, cheers Neil 🤠, PS this bike is advertised cheeper here.
A very thorough and accurate review Mark. Nice job. I rode the demo bike at Bob Minions in Derby last week and simply loved it. I think it's going to be a big hit for Royal Enfield.
I came down to Poole when the pre production models were there and was quite impressed with the bikes. Tubeless are the models to go for I think. Good value for money. Sitting on the bike I think the weight is well disguised with a fairly low center of gravity. Very good review. Cheers Mark👍👍
Hey Mark, This was my first choice and is now also available from us. Beautiful motorcycle, looks really nice and has many options in terms of settings on the dash, drives very well. greetings Marc
Hi it's a short stroke engine....whereas the hunter is long stroke ...so the new Himalayan is much faster free er revving than the plodding hunter ....but both are brilliant in their own way Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12it is actually not a short stroke engine and that is why it has vibes at 90 km/h. It is a square engine meaning its almost long stroke. For good torque and power.
Mark, What are your thoughts on position of back brake and gear lever positions? I found them quite tucked in toward the engine for my big boots on the 411? Nice review again.
This is the RE single cylinder motor they should have brought out 4 year ago... Love this bike!!. RE have always been lacking on top end, 70Mph was the let down for me but this looks great and now as the power 💪. I think the small issue is the price.. will the price put people off?, one of RE big selling points was the price, you could get a nice bike for little over 4K. thanks for another great review Mark 👍
Cracking little bike , excellent price too. Why power modes with 40 hp beyond belief in my view, but hey ho , modern way I suppose. With the volume of todays traffic, perfect bike in my view. Nice video again Mark.
Thanks for the review, Mark? On initial impressions it looks good vfm. Build quality looks better, electronics upgrade and water cooled. It’s going to need a test ride for curiosity, if nothing else. It looks a tad overweight. With 2 plus luggage on board I’d be slightly concerned about any long(er) distance work; could be wrong, of course, but a concern. Fine for solo, absolutely. I think the new Chinese CF Moto 450mt could prove very stiff competition; Enfield is well established…..not sure if I could (yet) part with the folding on a Chinese bike. You are a bit naughty, Mark! Why not have a ball and squish through those puddles on the gravel track, cover it in mud and let’s see where the crud gets with the long front mudguard and rear fender (welcome inclusions)!
Years ago I rode a single cylinder Suzuki SP 370 trail bike - I suppose you might consider that and the Yamaha XT 500 to be early adventure style bikes. Those 'thumpers' were great fun to ride and this new Himalayan 450 seems to be carrying on a genre where those bikes left a gap. A great review of a bike offering a lot of adventures for the dosh! Cheers.
Great review. I think they've nailed it. The bike looks great - especially in this black on gold. As a 6 footer (183cms) this bike would fit like a glove. Engine sounds SWEET!! I'd like to know if the speed on this video is in miles or kms though.
Thanks for the review Mark. So in the Voge DS525x review one of your replies to a comment was that you thought you may prefer it over the Himalayan 452. Thoughts now?
Very close but yes I'd go for the voge just because of it's much better frontal area...better wind protection....it just suits my style better Cheers mark
Good evening (well almost morning) Mark. I took one out today, and had the same frame rate issue (maybe worse than yours), using my DJI Osmo Action 3…..such a shame, but how could we know 🙄 Great review as always, it’s a belting bike, which I fell in love with.
Thanks Ian I've never had that problem with flickering on any dash on any other bike I've reviewed....150 bikes plus....I think there are settings...pal nstc ....video software to edit maybe but I couldn't figure it out Must be that the Enfield dash is constantly flickering like a fluorescent light but you can't see it with the naked eye....glad I'm not the only one lol Best wishes mark
Great review Mark. I cannot see any advantage of this bike over the new Honda 500 Hornet, unless you go off road often. The Honda is a little pricier but so much more accomplished: More comfortable, faster, more economical, much better dash, lighter. I suppose it boils down to personal preference and style.
It’s not a long stroke like the old one you got to keep the revs up even when you take off ,it’s an all steel no nonsense bike for the prices it’s pretty good bang for buck it’s kind of built like a tank ,
The new himalyan's engine still has a long stroke as far as I know. It is simply more capable of higher and more sustained revs due to the liquid-cooling.
Judging by the large amount of encouraging comments, it certainly appears that this bike has been eagerly anticipated, Mark. The reports coming back from testers, including yours, leave no doubts that RE have successfully evolved this bike into something contemporary and desirable when compared to its capable but somewhat uninspiring and rather dull predecessor. Good report as always, Mark.👍
I tried the old brilliant one, liked it but lacked power, if you want to get to somewhere interesting chances are you’ll need to use some motorway unless you want to take half the day just getting there. Great review, liked it up until you got to the rear indicator/brake lights, way too many bikers being hit by other vehicles without them being utterly confused by your weird rear light set up.
The only thing I don't like is not having a dedicated rear light. It's what people behind you are looking for not this new weird way of doing things. Cracking review though 👍
Seems a big improvement over the previous model but then the price has gone up. I wouldn't want the tube tyres and really don't like the rear light built in to the indicators. For riding on the roads in England I much prefer the Triumph Scrambler 400. Great review as always, cheers.
What's it going to be like for the DIY maintenance guys and gals amongst us, how easy is valve servicing and simple things like filters and oil change. Thanks
Ah yes, but is it a Kawasaki KLR650 killer??? ;) Can't wait to test ride one of these! I love my Classic 350 but looking for something more capable. My experience with Royal Enfield has been great!
Tail lights just like on new gs , I don’t like that trend and I don’t think it’s a good idea to be honest , make me wonder how in night drives will react to taillights with indicators on and brake lights mmm Anyway as always Mark great review!!!
@@nebula234it’s kinda funny in uk u don’t need indicators to pass mot , for green lining u could remove them “but now u have no tail light 😂, hopefully re uk will stock them just in case so u don’t ride with duck tape for months waiting for delivery 😂
EXCELLENT review Mark. EXCELLENT. THOUROUGHLY ENJOYED it. If I may suggest in future video's, (and I believe this is a GREAT comment) would you mind going thru all 6 gears (at normal riding) with NO voice over so we can HEAR the motor??? 99% of all reviewers DO NOT do this. I/we would LOVE to HEAR the engine/motor from zero to 60 mph. (100 klms) with NO voice over PLEASE. I think this would only consume about 10 seconds of video Time. Perhaps you can consider this. I REALLY believe your subscribers and viewers Will APPRECIATE it. THANKS Mark, all the Very Best.
@@markpulling12 Thanks Mark, GREAT to hear. I REALLY do believe your audience would APPRECIATE it. NO talking NO voice, just the engine/motor sound ONLY, going UP through the gears AND going DOWN through the gears. (at normal riding) THANK YOU Mark.
According to people who have tested CF moto already thay say it's better on highway but himmy is better off-road. Also there is news that CF moto can do 150 kmph which is same as himmy but CF moto due to twin feel more smooth on road.
Hi Mark, Always liked the look of the Himalayan, too small for me though. Was thinking of getting a 2009 BMW KL1300GT, what are your thoughts on that bike?
Rough road lol, that was smoother than our main highways. Looks good value for money bike, 17" rear 18 would have been a lot better to find off road tyres for it.
Love your videos Mark, but you are mistaken. My Himi 411, 2019 B4, will cruise at 70 mph and top's out at 85. The engine is fully functional and bedded in after a few thousand miles. Not the brand new demo bikes everyone reviewed
Tank colour is key to losing the bulbous shape and the black with the re/orange stripe works well in this regard. A 450 Scram would have me signing on the dotted line I think as my Ducati Scrambler is a complex beast with ridiculous ( I mean seriously ridiculous ) dealer servicing costs
Good review thanks. I think I’m with the general consensus- Cfmoto 450 could be the one. More kit, lighter, cheaper and imo looks way better. Unicorn 🦄 maybe?
Me personally I prefer the sit in feeling of the voge with it's better bigger frontal area screen But the Himalayan is better off road which it will be doing all round the world Best wishes mark
Hi Mark. few weeks ago you tested the Voge 525DSX. so, i know they are different motorcycles, but with the same budget, which bike you would buy for city use / travel a little, some white roads?
@@markpulling12 thanks. Yes i was more oriented with the Voge. The suspension are ok with the Voge for road hump, potholes etc? Have you tested the bew cfmoto 450mt? It seem a nice compromise between the 2
@@markpulling12 yes. Seem light with good windscreen, tubeless , twin, large suspension excursion... Will see if suspension are good. Looking at the reviews tyres seem crap too. :D
The lower seat might suit someone with a 30 in leg such as Mark and myself, but I have yet to see a bike fitted with that option- perhaps the lower seat isn't available in the UK just yet?
@@OOOUZ My point was, that there is supposed to be a different seat with a height of between 805mm and 825mm-and nobody ( anywhere) has actually shown the bike with that lower seat fitted.
Hi, Ive seen another review pointing out that the 2024 Himalayan 450 had , Exhaust & Inlet valves made of inferior metal, in fact the tops of the valves stems have welded heads ! Do you know of this ?
I was never a RE fan but the 450 Himalayan is a fantastic motorcycle that I want to buy right now and can't get. Completely sold out in Austria and endless pre-orders
SOLD OUT???... WHAT?? CANT BELIEVE THAT 😅😅
I like how it looks , great colors too. greatings from Belgium.
A proper modern RE bike. That was needed. Got my like. :)
Engine and info/nav display are winners. I expect they will appear in road versions. Big 👍 to RE for offering bikes with a centre stand as standard. I hope to see bikes with a rear DTRL red light bar above the number plate for added visibility.
Paint, finishings and build look made to last and seems to hit the sweet spot in terms of price (ownership and running costs), practicality and performance. What a bike.
A lot more impressive than expected for a heavy 450 single.
Impressive I’m sure RE will sell boatloads reasonably priced too. I can definitely see some Triumph influence likely due to RE having poached a designer or two from them. Good to see decent mudguards front and rear other manufacturers please take note. The dash looks great and they even have the tachometer and speedo the correct way round unlike Triumphs 400. Thanks Mark good overall review 👍
My view: people who go cross continent touring will buy the Himmy. Those who ride to Starbucks will buy the CFMoto...
5years ago I bought my 1st cfmoto 650mt before and after pandemic I clocked 42,000 kms on it did twice loop ride in my whole country and 3 endurance race in it each endurance covers 1800kms for 24 hrs to finish. I don't think cfmoto is for wannabes rider ✌️
The CFMoto is a very capable bike. If the new Himalayan is as good it’ll be a decent bike.
That is what you call a review. Absolutely brilliant
Ive watvhed a ton of reviews on this bike & yours is head n Shoulders above any other on UA-cam . Well done
Thanks Andy I appreciate that
Cheers mark
Excellent first review Mark, thanks for that.
Looks like a lovely bike. Great fit and finish and great performance and economy. As you said Mark, a step up for Enfield. Great informative video as always, Cheers.
Great review. Poole is a great part of the country .Spent a lot of time down there.
Definitely a big improvement over the older model and looks great now...Nice one Mark, great review as always 🙂
Many thanks:) I enjoyed it ....feels much more refined now
Great review. I think it's gona be another Great success for RE.. and most likely my next bike.... iam gonna leave it for a year just to see if any thing pop up .. recalls etc. 👍
This is brilliant, thank you so much, you got this out quickly 🤘
I was never a fan of the bike Itchy Bits rode as it always seemed too boxy/angular to me. This however is a vast improvement, and assuming its power output is sufficient for your needs it's hard to see why you wouldn't consider this machine. I like it.
Many thanks Julian 😀
This is the bike Itchy Boots rode
@@krisdieber9459 I think he meant in the early days. She started off with a gen1 bike. shes had the Gen2 recently true.
Itchy BOOTS !
I think it was a joke.😁@@alangee2200
RE just keeps hitting out of the ballpark eh Mark! Great review as always,cheers !
A great review. I like the look of this. I wasn't sure about the display, but it is growing on me. The Tripper nav looks great though. There are some nice touches for a bike at this price point.
The more I see this bike the more I like it! I think this is my fav colour as well! Very good video mark😎👍🏻
Thanks John yes lovely colours
Best wishes mark
weird it does grow on you the tank shape and general stance
Really liking the effective simplicity of the dashboard layout design. Everything is clearly legible at a glance. Take note, Triumph with your dog's dinner of a display on the current Street Triple 765 RS!
Great presentation. Looks like a good bike. What with the state of our roads 🇬🇧 a bike like this might be the thing.
Ive been waiting for your review of this Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mark. Such a great practical motorcycle with style. Lovely build quality and the paint work and welds look great and I,m certain that Royal Enfield would have been rigorous with their R&D and "in the field " real world testing before bringing this massively updated Himalayan 450 to the Showroom floor. It looks finished and complete in so many ways.
Many thanks Christopher 😁
An excellent review Mark as expected. Thanks so much. Real world opinions from a normal biker's perspective. Looks very capable and might just be all the adventure bike you need.
Glad you enjoyed it....yes for real world riding a great machine:)
Cheers mark
Most comprehensive review I've seen, thank you. I'm only ten minutes from Verwood and keep thinking I'll bump into you at Alderholt Churchill Arms one Tuesday evening but not seen you there yet Mark ;)
Thanks Trevor I'll keep the Churchill arms in mind
Best wishes mark
Really love this colour,imho a great looking bike,love the TFT a real winner for RE,great informative review as always.👍🏻
Great update RE!
Excellent Review Mark!!!
Good indeed!! Nice bike and thanx for your excellent review as always 👍
Many thanks:)
That's a nice bike! great review as always Mark thanks what is the nut thing for again to undo the front axle interesting, I will be having a look at one of these beauties
Yes the nut is for the front axle
Cheers mark
As a GoldStar owner i love a single engine and this new Enfield really ticks all the boxes and doesn't it look great in the black colour. In my eye's a much better bike than the Triumph. You forgot to mention it has a seriously decent front mudguard as all bikes should have but so few actually do.
Very nice review thanks also at 21.18 A very steady old Honda Super dream? I had a silver one CFH66T £749 otr
Thanks from Minnesota, USA. Excellent review! I appreciate you mentioning your height as I am a taller rider and I was curious about the fit. I'm hoping these come in soon because I was just about to pull the trigger on a Scram 411 but this extra power is much needed here! Nobody seems to have a good idea when they will arrive here.
Many thanks.... greetings to the USA 😁 best wishes mark
Another great review - thank you
I always check out your reviews for an honest opinion Mark!
Now that's taste looking. Beautiful bike
RE seems to genuinely listen to bikers and do their best to deliver what we want. And for every new bike they strive to better quality and finish. This one should fly off the shelves at the dealers,. Good review, you covered the essentials.
Top notch review as usual. You surely gave the little sherpa quite a flogging on the highway. Glad it pulled through with FLYING COLOURS.
Many thanks....it impressed in all areas best wishes mark
Royal Enfield have really stepped up the quality with this bike. I guess its in direct competition with the 400 Triumphs. Another great review as always Mark. Thanks.
G'day Mark, even though I'm not into Aventure bikes this 450 from Royal Enfield with sell well, the new more powerful motor suits Australia conditions, l would gladly take one into the outback and be sure l would come back, great review, cheers Neil 🤠, PS this bike is advertised cheeper here.
I saw this in the shop, like it.. great review mark 🩵
Tested in the Himalayans. I definitely want one. Thanks Mark.......Sal : ).
What a nice bike💥Thanks Mark for your excellent presentation of this ingenuous and modern Himalayan 450 👌
My pleasure I really appreciate that 😊
A very thorough and accurate review Mark. Nice job. I rode the demo bike at Bob Minions in Derby last week and simply loved it. I think it's going to be a big hit for Royal Enfield.
Many thanks Trevor....it's going to be a great seller
Cheers mark
Looks like my perfect second bike. ATVB
Excellent review such a big improvement on the previous model
I came down to Poole when the pre production models were there and was quite impressed with the bikes. Tubeless are the models to go for I think. Good value for money. Sitting on the bike I think the weight is well disguised with a fairly low center of gravity.
Very good review. Cheers Mark👍👍
Yes it didn't feel that heavy to me and on the move it was great...
Best wishes mark
Hey Mark,
This was my first choice and is now also available from us. Beautiful motorcycle, looks really nice and has many options in terms of settings on the dash, drives very well. greetings Marc
At last a sensible ADV bike that you can get your feet down without needing platform boots!! Really nice bike this Mark, I think it looks great! 👍
Thanks Peter 😁
@@markpulling12 Dennis 😉
@@Hinckley_Biker oh yes sorry of course ....it's hard to remember everybody's names lol 😂
Mark, that's a good thing!! 😁 It shows how many subscribers you have and the comments you get, definitely one of the easiest watches on UA-cam! 🙌
Always excited when I see you have a new review out! Character wise: how does this engine compare to your 350? Thanks
Hi it's a short stroke engine....whereas the hunter is long stroke ...so the new Himalayan is much faster free er revving than the plodding hunter ....but both are brilliant in their own way
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12it is actually not a short stroke engine and that is why it has vibes at 90 km/h. It is a square engine meaning its almost long stroke. For good torque and power.
@@buzzlightyear1484I think that he may have meant short-er stroke engine....
Love that dash 😎
Excellent review. Great price. Looks fab!! 🏍️
Got to love the tubeless tires on this one too, which I forgot to mention.
Another great bike mark it great.royal enfield has done it again.
Mark, What are your thoughts on position of back brake and gear lever positions? I found them quite tucked in toward the engine for my big boots on the 411? Nice review again.
Hi Martyn... .I didn't notice any problems so I'm guessing it's absolutely fine
Best wishes mark
Nice review. Nice looking bike.👍 I would buy this over an XT250 for the price.
Hi I enjoy the video very much I am worried about the vibration but you seem to like the bike so it been very helpful I have subscribe
The vibration is well below average for a single cylinder...all good
Thanks for the sub
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 thank you one of the best reviews
Very Nice Review chief . Certainly very interested in one .
This is the RE single cylinder motor they should have brought out 4 year ago... Love this bike!!. RE have always been lacking on top end, 70Mph was the let down for me but this looks great and now as the power 💪. I think the small issue is the price.. will the price put people off?, one of RE big selling points was the price, you could get a nice bike for little over 4K. thanks for another great review Mark 👍
Cracking little bike , excellent price too. Why power modes with 40 hp beyond belief in my view, but hey ho , modern way I suppose. With the volume of todays traffic, perfect bike in my view. Nice video again Mark.
Welcome to a world where people give personal responsibility and skill to a computer setting 🤦♂️
@@CosmicSeeker69 Might aswell catch the bus.... or a JohnnyCab.
Thanks for the review, Mark? On initial impressions it looks good vfm. Build quality looks better, electronics upgrade and water cooled. It’s going to need a test ride for curiosity, if nothing else. It looks a tad overweight. With 2 plus luggage on board I’d be slightly concerned about any long(er) distance work; could be wrong, of course, but a concern. Fine for solo, absolutely. I think the new Chinese CF Moto 450mt could prove very stiff competition; Enfield is well established…..not sure if I could (yet) part with the folding on a Chinese bike. You are a bit naughty, Mark! Why not have a ball and squish through those puddles on the gravel track, cover it in mud and let’s see where the crud gets with the long front mudguard and rear fender (welcome inclusions)!
Years ago I rode a single cylinder Suzuki SP 370 trail bike - I suppose you might consider that and the Yamaha XT 500 to be early adventure style bikes. Those 'thumpers' were great fun to ride and this new Himalayan 450 seems to be carrying on a genre where those bikes left a gap. A great review of a bike offering a lot of adventures for the dosh! Cheers.
Many thanks Quentin 😄
For the price what’s not to like !!!! Great bike
Great review. I think they've nailed it. The bike looks great - especially in this black on gold. As a 6 footer (183cms) this bike would fit like a glove. Engine sounds SWEET!! I'd like to know if the speed on this video is in miles or kms though.
Yes it does both, depending on which country you live in!
Thanks for the review Mark. So in the Voge DS525x review one of your replies to a comment was that you thought you may prefer it over the Himalayan 452. Thoughts now?
Very close but yes I'd go for the voge just because of it's much better frontal area...better wind protection....it just suits my style better
Cheers mark
Good evening (well almost morning) Mark. I took one out today, and had the same frame rate issue (maybe worse than yours), using my DJI Osmo Action 3…..such a shame, but how could we know 🙄 Great review as always, it’s a belting bike, which I fell in love with.
Thanks Ian I've never had that problem with flickering on any dash on any other bike I've reviewed....150 bikes plus....I think there are settings...pal nstc ....video software to edit maybe but I couldn't figure it out
Must be that the Enfield dash is constantly flickering like a fluorescent light but you can't see it with the naked eye....glad I'm not the only one lol
Best wishes mark
Change antiflickering settings of camera to 50hz.it will solve the problem.
Never rated the previous gen but this new Himalayan looks and performs brilliantly 10/10
Great bike, great video. People should accept that synthetic oil lasts WAY longer than 3000mi. 5000-10000mi easily.
Great review Mark. I cannot see any advantage of this bike over the new Honda 500 Hornet, unless you go off road often. The Honda is a little pricier but so much more accomplished: More comfortable, faster, more economical, much better dash, lighter. I suppose it boils down to personal preference and style.
It’s not a long stroke like the old one you got to keep the revs up even when you take off ,it’s an all steel no nonsense bike for the prices it’s pretty good bang for buck it’s kind of built like a tank ,
The new himalyan's engine still has a long stroke as far as I know.
It is simply more capable of higher and more sustained revs due to the liquid-cooling.
Judging by the large amount of encouraging comments, it certainly appears that this bike has been eagerly anticipated, Mark. The reports coming back from testers, including yours, leave no doubts that RE have successfully evolved this bike into something contemporary and desirable when compared to its capable but somewhat uninspiring and rather dull predecessor.
Good report as always, Mark.👍
about time might appeal to younger riders. more modern look and plenty of bling.
They finally made it look nice
seems a winner straight out ;;;
Yet a really interesting new bike from Royal Enfield. It is getting hard to choose which one to go for! 😂👍
This one.
Definitely this one😂
I tried the old brilliant one, liked it but lacked power, if you want to get to somewhere interesting chances are you’ll need to use some motorway unless you want to take half the day just getting there. Great review, liked it up until you got to the rear indicator/brake lights, way too many bikers being hit by other vehicles without them being utterly confused by your weird rear light set up.
Change the anti flickering of settings to 50Hz
Bit like a single cylinder VStrom. I like it ❤
@markpulling12 great video mark.
Between this one and the triumph scrambler 400 x .. whats you opinion?
Hi the Himalayan is much better for serious off roading.....if you are mainly on road I'd get the triumph
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 Tks for the feedback Mark. Any particular reason prefering the scrambler for on road?
The only thing I don't like is not having a dedicated rear light. It's what people behind you are looking for not this new weird way of doing things. Cracking review though 👍
YES it DOES have a rear tail and stop light. They are integrated into the turn signals.
Seems a big improvement over the previous model but then the price has gone up. I wouldn't want the tube tyres and really don't like the rear light built in to the indicators. For riding on the roads in England I much prefer the Triumph Scrambler 400. Great review as always, cheers.
Many thanks:)
What's it going to be like for the DIY maintenance guys and gals amongst us, how easy is valve servicing and simple things like filters and oil change.
Thanks
Access to the engine is simple as no fairings to remove
Routine maintenance should be relatively simple on these
Best wishes mark
Good review
Ah yes, but is it a Kawasaki KLR650 killer??? ;) Can't wait to test ride one of these! I love my Classic 350 but looking for something more capable. My experience with Royal Enfield has been great!
Hi Jam, may I ask: where does the 350 leave you lacking? I'm thinking about one to ride down through the Balkans to Greece.
It looks like a much better bike in many ways. Does have an app that puts mapping and navigation onto the screen?
Yes you use the royal Enfield app
Best wishes mark
Tail lights just like on new gs , I don’t like that trend and I don’t think it’s a good idea to be honest , make me wonder how in night drives will react to taillights with indicators on and brake lights mmm
Anyway as always Mark great review!!!
There is a reflector at the back for this... But I agree with you... I don't see any benefit of combined indicators 😅
@@nebula234it’s kinda funny in uk u don’t need indicators to pass mot , for green lining u could remove them “but now u have no tail light 😂, hopefully re uk will stock them just in case so u don’t ride with duck tape for months waiting for delivery 😂
EXCELLENT review Mark. EXCELLENT.
THOUROUGHLY ENJOYED it.
If I may suggest in future video's, (and I believe this is a GREAT comment) would you mind going thru all 6 gears (at normal riding) with NO voice over so we can HEAR the motor??? 99% of all reviewers DO NOT do this. I/we would LOVE to HEAR the engine/motor from zero to 60 mph. (100 klms) with NO voice over PLEASE. I think this would only consume about 10 seconds of video Time. Perhaps you can consider this. I REALLY believe your subscribers and viewers Will APPRECIATE it.
THANKS Mark, all the Very Best.
Thanks I will 100 💯✅ do that
Cheers mark
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Thanks Mark, GREAT to hear.
I REALLY do believe your audience would APPRECIATE it.
NO talking NO voice, just the engine/motor sound ONLY, going UP through the gears AND going DOWN through the gears. (at normal riding)
THANK YOU Mark.
can't wait to see a cfmoto 450mt review👍
Me too .... could it be better than this ???
Me too. I’m a big RE fan (Interceptor owner) but I have a feeling the CFMOTO will smash the Himalayan.
According to people who have tested CF moto already thay say it's better on highway but himmy is better off-road. Also there is news that CF moto can do 150 kmph which is same as himmy but CF moto due to twin feel more smooth on road.
But which is going to be the better bet when it's 4 years old? 😉
No to commy bikes
Hi Mark, Always liked the look of the Himalayan, too small for me though. Was thinking of getting a 2009 BMW KL1300GT, what are your thoughts on that bike?
The BMW is a fantastic bike ...my friend had one ....160 hp and superb handling....I would buy one myself
Cheers mark
Rough road lol, that was smoother than our main highways. Looks good value for money bike, 17" rear 18 would have been a lot better to find off road tyres for it.
How would you compare it to a Honda CL500(just had test ride) and the triumph 400x
Better off road than those two ...a massive step up for royal Enfield
Personally I'd go for the nc500x or trk 702 voge 525
Best wishes mark
Best
Love your videos Mark, but you are mistaken. My Himi 411, 2019 B4, will cruise at 70 mph and top's out at 85. The engine is fully functional and bedded in after a few thousand miles. Not the brand new demo bikes everyone reviewed
I've heard that time and time again.... Some people have suggested that they take as long as 8000 miles (which a lot of people never get to)
Tank colour is key to losing the bulbous shape and the black with the re/orange stripe works well in this regard. A 450 Scram would have me signing on the dotted line I think as my Ducati Scrambler is a complex beast with ridiculous ( I mean seriously ridiculous ) dealer servicing costs
Good review thanks. I think I’m with the general consensus- Cfmoto 450 could be the one. More kit, lighter, cheaper and imo looks way better. Unicorn 🦄 maybe?
I'm thinking the same ...the cfmoto is due in the UK in may I'm told
Best wishes mark
Going to put you on the spot Mark. Now that you have test ridden both the new Himmy and the Voge 525. Whats the best bang for buck in your opinion.
Me personally I prefer the sit in feeling of the voge with it's better bigger frontal area screen
But the Himalayan is better off road which it will be doing all round the world
Best wishes mark
Now available in Australia from May 2024.
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Hi Mark. few weeks ago you tested the Voge 525DSX. so, i know they are different motorcycles, but with the same budget, which bike you would buy for city use / travel a little, some white roads?
Hi easy answer for me ...I'd go for the voge ....just more my style of bike with the bigger better front for wind protection 😁
@@markpulling12 thanks. Yes i was more oriented with the Voge. The suspension are ok with the Voge for road hump, potholes etc? Have you tested the bew cfmoto 450mt? It seem a nice compromise between the 2
@@kaotic2007 hi the cfmoto is due in the UK about may . Can't wait to try ... I think I could be the best compromise
@@markpulling12 yes. Seem light with good windscreen, tubeless , twin, large suspension excursion... Will see if suspension are good. Looking at the reviews tyres seem crap too. :D
Be very interesting to see what Tec Parts bring out for this once they've had their magic fingers on it for a little while.
Yes they do some really good parts for the Enfield bikes :)
Yep, and Hitchcocks too!
The lower seat might suit someone with a 30 in leg such as Mark and myself, but I have yet to see a bike fitted with that option- perhaps the lower seat isn't available in the UK just yet?
Its the same seat.. you just have to adjust it😂
@@OOOUZwhilst that is true? There is actually a low seat available too.🤦♀️
@@jimmyjam8795 oops.. wasn’t aware of that
@@OOOUZ My point was, that there is supposed to be a different seat with a height of between 805mm and 825mm-and nobody ( anywhere) has actually shown the bike with that lower seat fitted.
Hi, Ive seen another review pointing out that the 2024 Himalayan 450 had , Exhaust & Inlet valves made of inferior metal, in fact the tops of the valves stems have welded heads ! Do you know of this ?
No I haven't....I'll keep a listen out
Cheers
I think that you'll find that valves have been made this way for generations
Might need a bike like this with the way England's roads are going...
Huge bike , very big tank