@@hankgs , no Royal Enfield did not sponsor her. The Dutch importer traded bikes with her so they could use Basanti for marketing purposes. She relies on us subscribing and watching her videos.
I have never ridden off road. The first time I got on one to test drive, I felt so confident it scared me. I found myself looking at everything and thinking "I could do that." The lack of CCs makes up for in smiles. I really do love this bike, but factor in that this bike will require a few hundred more quid to dial it in to something amazing and budget for that. People who don't like it, usually don't like it because it isn't the fastest for the road and the lightest for the dirt. There are lots of little niggles that need to be addressed from a heel plate brake guard to the lag time in the bike knowing which gear it is in. You can fix it yourself it is so easy, but maintenance times are half of most bikes. So just buy the bike with a clear understanding that it is not a refined as the Japanese bikes and spares and upgrades should be budgeted
MiREKO Because the Indian spec model is not type approved for Europe and the bike was registered in India and the aggro in transferring it is too much. Also RE gave her the new bike.
I've been interested in trying one for a while. Good old Nathan and I agree on a lot of things so it might be a Himalayan living in my garage soon. If I can squeeze one more bike in there that is...
I was flipping a coin between one of those and a 250l, the Honda won purely on ground clearance issues, I actually got a Rally not the standard L, so shows it wasn't about power or weight. I catch my bash plate a lot as it is, don't think I'd have got many places I do with one of those, and the exhaust running underneath was a concern too... I'm actually considering trading my Rally in now (2yrs old) for a T7..
Nathanthepostman has done three other reviews on the Himalayan. He has previously owned one and ridden it across the USA then sold it. So is this bike the third one he's owned (said he has one in his garage)? They must be OK if he keeps going back to them.
We've not done a 12 month review on the show. But Nathan still has a Himalayan and he's very fond of it! I (Graham) reviewed one on last Amazon Prime season and was very fond of it too!
Nice Video Buddy, I live in a country where fixing a flat tire is a pain and highways have high speed.... I wish there is the sixth gear and tubeless tires in Himalayan and Interceptor ....... Hope Royal Enfield is listening .........
Good review, be interesting to see what you think after a year. Seems to be a Marmite Bike, either you get it, (and maybe get one), or you don't. Ive been to have a look in the showroom, and about to book a test-ride...
Alf Noakes This review is already over a year old, Nathan rode it round UK then took it to Ireland, USA, etc, and was happy enough with this bike that he’s now on his second Himalayan. I think that says it’s a good machine, is reliable, and does what you’d reasonably expect of a 411cc long stroke single ‘adventure bike’. Les
Have you tried a SWM 440? It has that chinese cheapness you mention but weight to power ratio is better than Himalayan. Some components seems having a good quality feel, forks and chassis for example. Could you get your hands one one of thoese and make a back to back review? Many thanks, Gus
Just seen one of the gentleman I sub to bought himself and his wife a new Himalayan . He can and does, have any bike he wants. He and the wife just adore their new Himalayans
Weighs 20 kg less than a Z900 rs 🤔 and about the same as a Honda CB500 X. I guess a real comparison is with the 2022 KLR650. Same ground clearance and suspension travel. KLR I think is 15 kg heavier and 2k USD more?
I'm not sure if it's a re-upload, but I thought the same thing. I believe the newest version of this bike has switchable ABS brakes, so I was surprised when he said it is a BS4 with ABS non-switchable,...and the video was uploaded 4 weeks ago. Just doesn't seem current.
from My understanding. This sensor is only the temp readout on the instrument cluster. The EFI use another sensor. The other sensor is for engine temp. It does use this sensor for ambient temp when starting.
I'm curious how the Himalayan would compare to an older BMW F650 (650cc), rather than a new 310. If I was wanting this type of bike and was prepared to buy an older second hand bike, would a BMW make more sense? Anyone have experience of both bikes?
I'll tell you. I had a BMW F650 and it was rubbish. Head bearings last 4000 miles as do the wheel bearings if you are lucky. I changed all mine - I would hate to be someone who has to take theirs to a dealer. Every service you need new head bearings and wheel bearings. The rear brake master cylinder isn't made properly so the rear brake stays on - you get home and a cloud of smoke comes from the rear brake. I won't have another BMW.
I think they have a rotax engine as far as I know and its a problem. Do not buy that at least go with lower cc japanese ot try this one its not expensive. I was also asking myself the same thing
Thanks for the good review, I'm interested to buy one of RE H BS6 version and eargrly waiting.. very well shooted like movie and it was nice vedio. Thanks :)
Thanks for the Bike Review! Bioenergetic fuelsavers give your bike more power and torque at low rpm. Go for it, there are many different suppliers on the market. I´m not making ad for brand A,B or C.
the Thorn Raven Tandem bicycle starts from £3,999.00! And R&M ebike cost £9,999 in Canada. These are steel bicycles. Let's not even talk about titanium ones.
Would have loved one of these but at 6'4'' it is too small. It is a great pity they never considered a physically larger framed edition for EU / US markets (call it the Dakkar even). The 410cc engine sounds ideal for backroads. Hopefully they will not drop the existing engine if they bend to the usual voices who demand an ever bigger engine. Love the lack of fitted bodywork which just complicate maintenance and cost a fortune to replace (NC750x small side panel at >£300 anyone ?).
Me thinks you know a bit more than you say as this is Himalayan no. 2 you have owned 🤔 not quite a first ride lol Remember this ua-cam.com/video/C19aMq5N95E/v-deo.html
Indian brands like TVS, Bajaj are making much better 250 - 400cc motorcycles than Japanese manufacturers. checkout TVS Apache RR310, Bajaj Dominar 400, TVS Apache 200 4V
I really feel pity on you, such a disappointment. You have no I dea how reliable an RE bike is. And the confident it gives to the rider, especially off roads. Try once before giving me a replay, then your reply would be a big "thank you"
Indian brands like TVS, Bajaj are making much better 250 - 400cc motorcycles than Japanese manufacturers. checkout TVS Apache RR310, Bajaj Dominar 400, TVS Apache 200 4V
@@christopherd2100 No and I don´t have to. I`ve tested the Himalayan and there is a reason to why it´s so cheap. The choise of components are just not up to the same standard as japanese bikes.
I bought one. Haven't regretted it. As he says, it performs better than expected.
I Think Itchy Boots is touring on one of these on her own in South America.
Noraly, @itchyboots rode Himalayan from India to Netherlands and now she is on Patagonia to Alaska ride
Yes, and she already demonstrated how much reliable and resilient are these bikes.
She's on her second Himalayan- Royal Enfield sponsered her after the India/Europe trip and provided a new model for South America-Alaska
@@hankgs I think it was the local Dutch dealership that sponsored her current bike and not RE.
@@hankgs , no Royal Enfield did not sponsor her. The Dutch importer traded bikes with her so they could use Basanti for marketing purposes. She relies on us subscribing and watching her videos.
£4000 you can't go wrong really just a super simple cheap functional machine well done royal Enfield 👍
In india the price is 2.5k approx
Two things i like,it gives decent mileage 30 plus next is with basic learning anyone can repair most of its maintenance
I have never ridden off road. The first time I got on one to test drive, I felt so confident it scared me. I found myself looking at everything and thinking "I could do that." The lack of CCs makes up for in smiles.
I really do love this bike, but factor in that this bike will require a few hundred more quid to dial it in to something amazing and budget for that. People who don't like it, usually don't like it because it isn't the fastest for the road and the lightest for the dirt. There are lots of little niggles that need to be addressed from a heel plate brake guard to the lag time in the bike knowing which gear it is in. You can fix it yourself it is so easy, but maintenance times are half of most bikes. So just buy the bike with a clear understanding that it is not a refined as the Japanese bikes and spares and upgrades should be budgeted
I love mine. The dealer threw crash bars and pannier racks into the deal, then I bought Tusk aluminum panniers and bolted them on. It's a great mule.
Hey man, it was as comprehensive as it can get. A good, thorough review & a nice trail.
Happy riding!! Cheers from India 🤘
If youre a backroads/blue hwys minimalist, it delivers. I'm 6-2, at the top end height wise. BS4 non ABS.. A yr on and still enjoying it!
Best bike in its price... Itchy boots has done 50k+ km in this bike around the world and she going strong.. Seems reliable bike to me
You do realise noraly is on her second Himalayan right? 😄
MiREKO
Because the Indian spec model is not type approved for Europe and the bike was registered in India and the aggro in transferring it is too much.
Also RE gave her the new bike.
You're right. 🤝
Andrew Furniss not quite a re dealer gave her a new one in exchange for her old one to take around the shows. But not re themselves
I've been interested in trying one for a while. Good old Nathan and I agree on a lot of things so it might be a Himalayan living in my garage soon. If I can squeeze one more bike in there that is...
Good choice, you won't be disappointed. Love from Kerala, India.
@@vijithbala9777 I would have had one ages ago if I would just have space in my garage.
You said: 'ask me in 12 months''. So, what's your thoughts a year on from this report?
Excellent matter of fact review. Must congratulate you for this! Kuddos!!
I was flipping a coin between one of those and a 250l, the Honda won purely on ground clearance issues, I actually got a Rally not the standard L, so shows it wasn't about power or weight.
I catch my bash plate a lot as it is, don't think I'd have got many places I do with one of those, and the exhaust running underneath was a concern too...
I'm actually considering trading my Rally in now (2yrs old) for a T7..
Nathanthepostman has done three other reviews on the Himalayan. He has previously owned one and ridden it across the USA then sold it. So is this bike the third one he's owned (said he has one in his garage)? They must be OK if he keeps going back to them.
Great review! Definitely want to pick one of these up. What's the music at the end?
I think that it looks smashing
He's bought another since this review! 😂👍
Have you completed a 12 month review? Just bought one, I’m curious.
We've not done a 12 month review on the show. But Nathan still has a Himalayan and he's very fond of it! I (Graham) reviewed one on last Amazon Prime season and was very fond of it too!
Noarly rode it around toughest of roads. Thats the review to watch out for this bike
Nice Video Buddy, I live in a country where fixing a flat tire is a pain and highways have high speed.... I wish there is the sixth gear and tubeless tires in Himalayan and Interceptor ....... Hope Royal Enfield is listening .........
It’s almost 12 months. Do you regret buying the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
Good review, be interesting to see what you think after a year. Seems to be a Marmite Bike, either you get it, (and maybe get one), or you don't. Ive been to have a look in the showroom, and about to book a test-ride...
Alf Noakes This review is already over a year old, Nathan rode it round UK then took it to Ireland, USA, etc, and was happy enough with this bike that he’s now on his second Himalayan. I think that says it’s a good machine, is reliable, and does what you’d reasonably expect of a 411cc long stroke single ‘adventure bike’. Les
Have you tried a SWM 440? It has that chinese cheapness you mention but weight to power ratio is better than Himalayan. Some components seems having a good quality feel, forks and chassis for example. Could you get your hands one one of thoese and make a back to back review? Many thanks, Gus
Just seen one of the gentleman I sub to bought himself and his wife a new Himalayan . He can and does, have any bike he wants. He and the wife just adore their new Himalayans
For anyone interested, this is the video I did after a year on the bike. Cheers.
ua-cam.com/video/_IweVeztRFo/v-deo.html
I'm wondering the price in UK is almost twice in India. Brand new bs6 Himalayan cost £2100 here. Rest goes to dealers?
Royal enfield should bore this engine out to 500c.and use it in the bullets etc instead of those boneshaker 500 they have been using.
That's actually a good idea
They have a big bore kit for it now..
Weighs 20 kg less than a Z900 rs 🤔 and about the same as a Honda CB500 X. I guess a real comparison is with the 2022 KLR650. Same ground clearance and suspension travel. KLR I think is 15 kg heavier and 2k USD more?
Why the two front mudguards? I think it could lose the upper motox one and look a lot better.
Really down to what you want to spend on a motorcycle and what you can afford.
Jimmy Mac True. And to not expect this to be some sort of BMW or even a Vstrom.
The proper motorbike designed for Adventure, for the cheapest price ! 👍
For this type of off road i will use my Splendor 125 cc, 10 Nm or 100 cc Splendor Plus
I feel like I watched this video a couple of years ago. Is this a re-upload?
I'm not sure if it's a re-upload, but I thought the same thing. I believe the newest version of this bike has switchable ABS brakes, so I was surprised when he said it is a BS4 with ABS non-switchable,...and the video was uploaded 4 weeks ago. Just doesn't seem current.
Its been 12 months, what's the update 😕
Great review. I like them and for the money think they’re a bargain. Now regretting spending silly money on my F850GS !
Im 6'4 with long legs, will this be a problem?
That headlight looks like one of those searchlights used during WW2 to detect enemy aircraft at night. 😁
It does a bit!
@@GeekMediaLtd lol.. just kidding 😂
I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these to compliment my Goldwing. I may trade my V2K in for it. Great video. Thanks for posting.
please would this bike model be suitable for my physical size? 5 feet and 3.5 inches tall? thanks await the answer? i'm from Brasil.
Yes
Great review as usual by Nathan.
What does the temperature guage tell you, ambient temperature or motor temperature?
from My understanding. This sensor is only the temp readout on the instrument cluster. The EFI use another sensor.
The other sensor is for engine temp. It does use this sensor for ambient temp when starting.
I'm curious how the Himalayan would compare to an older BMW F650 (650cc), rather than a new 310. If I was wanting this type of bike and was prepared to buy an older second hand bike, would a BMW make more sense? Anyone have experience of both bikes?
I'll tell you. I had a BMW F650 and it was rubbish. Head bearings last 4000 miles as do the wheel bearings if you are lucky. I changed all mine - I would hate to be someone who has to take theirs to a dealer. Every service you need new head bearings and wheel bearings. The rear brake master cylinder isn't made properly so the rear brake stays on - you get home and a cloud of smoke comes from the rear brake. I won't have another BMW.
I think they have a rotax engine as far as I know and its a problem. Do not buy that at least go with lower cc japanese ot try this one its not expensive. I was also asking myself the same thing
Thanks for the good review, I'm interested to buy one of RE H BS6 version and eargrly waiting.. very well shooted like movie and it was nice vedio. Thanks :)
Brilliantly made presentation. Thank you. 😀
But you sold your old Himalayan ???
Lol the advertisement in the beginning for Metal Mule doesn't make sense because they dont carry items for the RE Himalayan on their website
Excellent Review opo. Nicely done. Crack on.
Good review. Thanks. I think they look great.
Great video sir ...... 😎 👌
you should see how they make them,
good review.
Very good review, thanks
Don't judge anything without even trying it . Dont judge a book by it's cover
Thanks for the Bike Review! Bioenergetic fuelsavers give your bike more power and torque at low rpm. Go for it, there are many different suppliers on the market. I´m not making ad for brand A,B or C.
yup Himalayan is a gud bike but Interceptor is way beyond
Of road, it's a different story brother. I checked both. But yeah, on road Interceptor is the clear winner.
the Thorn Raven Tandem bicycle starts from £3,999.00! And R&M ebike cost £9,999 in Canada. These are steel bicycles. Let's not even talk about titanium ones.
👍👍👍
Put on a K&N filter and an extra tooth on the gearbox sprocket. Brilliant
That's Indian metal my friend way better than chinese junk
Rakesh Kumar metal is still the same dude.....
lol
Amen, some UK research and development, coupled with Indian manufacturing. A combination that's worked for hundreds of years.
👍🤝
Would have loved one of these but at 6'4'' it is too small. It is a great pity they never considered a physically larger framed edition for EU / US markets (call it the Dakkar even). The 410cc engine sounds ideal for backroads. Hopefully they will not drop the existing engine if they bend to the usual voices who demand an ever bigger engine. Love the lack of fitted bodywork which just complicate maintenance and cost a fortune to replace (NC750x small side panel at >£300 anyone ?).
Who do you know who's RN? 😆
Me thinks you know a bit more than you say as this is Himalayan no. 2 you have owned 🤔 not quite a first ride lol
Remember this ua-cam.com/video/C19aMq5N95E/v-deo.html
Watch the “itchy Boots” on UA-cam , she (Noraly ) is doing great on the desi made(Made in India) Himalaya Royal Enfield 350cc.
It's 411cc.
How you jump on one of these after owning a GS is beyond me
Flatcap007 i kinda agree cuz the lack of power hit me hard after coming from 850gs and 1200 tiger xCA
It was still fun tho and good for Indian roads
less is more my friend
@@waldoalexramos2039 golden words
Bird noise
You could buy this or a 20 year old Honda. I’ll take the Honda thank you very much.
Indian brands like TVS, Bajaj are making much better 250 - 400cc motorcycles than Japanese manufacturers. checkout TVS Apache RR310, Bajaj Dominar 400, TVS Apache 200 4V
I really feel pity on you, such a disappointment. You have no I dea how reliable an RE bike is. And the confident it gives to the rider, especially off roads. Try once before giving me a replay, then your reply would be a big "thank you"
@@never__alone Brother, it's not his fault, most of them don't know how good our bikes are.... Our brands are not explored yet.
Evan Lyons I have just bought a BS4 Himalayan. And have a 1990 FXRS Harley for sale...
20 years old technology.......... underpowered, poor suspension. Buy a 250 cc japanese.
Indian brands like TVS, Bajaj are making much better 250 - 400cc motorcycles than Japanese manufacturers. checkout TVS Apache RR310, Bajaj Dominar 400, TVS Apache 200 4V
@@never__alone Sure... of course they are.. Brands like Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda don´t know the first thing about motorcycles.
@@turdferguson5108 good argument, but do you happen to know the first thing about bajaj?
@@christopherd2100 No and I don´t have to. I`ve tested the Himalayan and there is a reason to why it´s so cheap. The choise of components are just not up to the same standard as japanese bikes.
@@turdferguson5108 Just keep that statement in mind the next time you look at a ktm or husqvarna. Bajaj has 48% ownership.
MADE IN INDIA ???? PASS........
You've clearly never been there. Shame
@@MattBracewell71 Nor will I ever ... 3rd world hell hole ...
Who know's,maybe you're right but first , check out this channel.
ua-cam.com/channels/EIs9nkveW9WmYtsOcJBwTg.html
@Yula Zooter he's got a problem with the country....not the bike