ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 452 || POSITIVES & NEGATIVES || FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @pathikdesai5853
    @pathikdesai5853 11 місяців тому +7

    So glad you made this video. I rode the Himalayan recently. I was taken back by the motorcycle. I felt engine performance bit rough and hard downshifts in all gears. NOSEDIVE was killing me because my riding style is a bit fast. TOPHEAVY weight of the motorcycle will not let me have fun it. So I withdrew my booking and booked KTM adventure 390 X.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому +3

      Yeah the front dives in quite a bit and can scare riders who aren’t used to riding such bikes. 390X is very balanced choice and I don’t think anyone needs more power than what the 390 motor makes.

    • @virajvrooms
      @virajvrooms 11 місяців тому

      Good choice buddy. Nose dives existed even on 411. With the new one having bigger tank top heavy character, I can only imagine. A person who is used to agility will never buy a Himalayan

  • @raineman8428
    @raineman8428 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks mate from Western Australia. This is the best balanced and pragmatic review I've seen.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому +2

      I am so glad that you liked the video. Thanks a lot for the encouraging words. 🙏🏼
      Happy motoring

  • @simonchilli2088
    @simonchilli2088 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent review! I like the way you pointed out the minor lixe and dislixe especially the front frame attachment that will definitely fill up with water here in the UK.

  • @danielben-avraham1539
    @danielben-avraham1539 Рік тому +6

    Sounds very nice, but I don't think I would want to lose the low end torque on my 411 long stroke. I ride dirt roads all the time and very little highway and I think I would regret losing the unique relaxed tractor torque of the original Himmy.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +3

      Great point. Off-road, technical trails etc is where you'll really miss the bottom end torque because that's when the bike's engine is usually below 4000 rpm or so tackling terrain. If you ride such roads frequently, you will definitely miss the grunt of the Himalayan 411.

    • @deltabluesdavidraye
      @deltabluesdavidraye Рік тому +3

      Exactly my Himmy produces 30 h.p. and 30 torque with a cam ,Freeflow air filter and exhaust.I am converting to Carb which will give me tuning control. If I then put in a 462 overbore kit I will get 35 h.p. and a bit over 35 ft lbs. of torque.No stupid unnecessary riding modes ,ride by wire,EFI ,deleted bottom frame rails ,aluminum bore ,water pump,radiator,upside down forks that drain out when leaky to go wrong . I do not get 6 gears a bigger tank or more clearance .All unnecessary.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +3

      @deltabluesdavidraye That’s individual’s choice I’d say. I too don’t think ride by wire & ride modes were necessary. However, since competitors are giving the same features (BMW G310 GS, KTM 390 Adv etc), Royal Enfield too decided to play along.
      I still fail to understand the need of too much electronics in Adventure motorcycles. It just makes the bike more vulnerable.

    • @danielben-avraham1539
      @danielben-avraham1539 Рік тому +2

      @@FTRClub From my perspective the electronic gadgets are just more things to break. I can see the logic behind a map on the speedometer for those who want to explore the highways, and the electronics is fine for street use, but my bikes are always covered with dirt and mud. The switches are a problem. My headlight stopped functioning on one of my bikes the other day and I had to disassemble the switch and clean it. Simplicity has its benefits. With that said, I'm not criticizing the new 450 in any way, if I were in the market for a new bike, I would not hesitate to buy it. But like you pointed out, upgrades on the 411, like the seat, and engine can come close to the new bike, while maintaining the grunt of the long stroke. I installed the Fuelx pro, and plan on doing the upgrades that you mentioned above. If you do the upgrades correctly you can get close to 40 horsepower. One guy from the US had his bike dyno at 40hp. I know he replaced the cam, piston and such, and the air filter along with the exhaust, he also changed out the stock CPU for the Powertronics. Afterwards he changed out his front sprocket to give him better highway performance. The first thing I want to change out is the cam, and the reason is simple, my bike constantly stalls at idle, and I am thinking that it might be the auto decompressor going bad. I have tried everything else and nothing seems to fix the problem.

  • @daveh1625
    @daveh1625 Рік тому +2

    Another honest review, plenty of positive remarks and made my decision to order a Hanle Black, tubeless for march 2024 the correct one.
    Seems like quite a lot of machine for a mid-size mixed use motorcycle and looking forward to getting mine on the road.
    Next task will be compiling an accessory list, engine/sump guards, riding lights and the rear pannier topbox combination!

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +3

      Awesome decision. I too am waiting the for cross spoke tubeless version to be launched. I will pick it up the day I get any news about it's launch.

    • @daveh1625
      @daveh1625 Рік тому

      Which colour did you select? I am going for the Hanle Black but will add the lower engine bars with the larger sump guard, plus radiator guard, which I will get powder coated black as I think it will tidy up the whole area. Not sure the silver area looks as good on the black bikes, maybe silver is ok on the other colours? Looks like plenty of sales coming toward Royal Enfield next year.@@FTRClub

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +2

      I too am looking at the black one itself. In fact during my discussion with a few other showroom owners, most bookings made are for Hanley black itself. I do like the Rally color scheme too.

  • @critterIMHO
    @critterIMHO 5 місяців тому

    With DOHC, it may be possible to add some lobe separation, and move the power down some in the rpm range.

  • @ShadowVonChadwick
    @ShadowVonChadwick 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the honest look at the Himalayan

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому

      I am really glad you liked it sir 🙏🏼

  • @alanlerner2354
    @alanlerner2354 9 місяців тому

    Great review. I was a fan of the 411, but this 452 far outshines its old sibling. South Carolina US

  • @lcagle33
    @lcagle33 4 місяці тому

    The lack of low end, and the vibrations at speed are deal breakers for me. Thanks!

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  4 місяці тому

      I agree with you. I wish the motor made a bit more torque at lower revvs.

  • @deltabluesdavidraye
    @deltabluesdavidraye Рік тому +2

    Negatives.Deletion of frame rails givi 1:45 ng less engine case protection. Unneccesary ride by wire and riding modes.And biggest problem a Aluminum cylinder bore .No steel sleeve.Nickasil or not that is not good.

  • @cruze86
    @cruze86 11 місяців тому

    Complaint #2 is not a con because it is an adventure bike and for off road or very bad road you need really a long travel suspension otherwise the shocks will directly come to your wrist.

  • @eddieroyal2020
    @eddieroyal2020 Рік тому +15

    For people who'd choose Triumph Scrambler over Himalayan : Form over Factor. This one looks ugly and Triumph looks great, there is also the reliability and legacy, and although so does RE but they messed up real bad with their first iteration of Himalayan, it'll take some time for those troubled and tortured souls to take a liking to the Himalayan again. Hope it grows on them.

    • @HunterVlog350cc
      @HunterVlog350cc Рік тому +7

      the old Himalayan even with its small niggles is a legend , scrambler 400 is just a bajaj in triumph guise with better quality than bajaj bikes, but i agree this new one is now a new benchmark😊

    • @lostworld5667
      @lostworld5667 Рік тому +1

      50% or ore who bought Himalayan because of its look. Look matters... There can be a surge in the initial days after the launch of this one.. But mark my word. The sales are going to decline..
      There are good options with look and performance and reliability..
      RE already proved its reliability issue..
      By a 2022 himalayan owner

    • @HunterVlog350cc
      @HunterVlog350cc Рік тому +2

      @@lostworld5667 i think xpulse 440 will be good too given in lower segwmnt xpulse is very good so if we plonk that 440 cc into the new xpulse it can be a very good option

    • @HunterVlog350cc
      @HunterVlog350cc Рік тому

      and yes ppl have no option but scram411 for now if they want to taste old himalayan

    • @subirhang6927
      @subirhang6927 Рік тому

      I think bike looks better than previous

  • @HunterVlog350cc
    @HunterVlog350cc Рік тому

    that missing bottom end is what makes acceleration fun in the jseries😊

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому

      Well, the J-Series does have some decent low end grunt even below 3000 rpm.

    • @HunterVlog350cc
      @HunterVlog350cc Рік тому +1

      @@FTRClub and hunter’s tuning makes it quicker revving than the rest 2

  • @gourabghosal2841
    @gourabghosal2841 Рік тому

    Lovely Review.. you have explained all the important things on the bike..

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot bhai. I could have covered a few things related to off-roading, but I was running out of time

  • @saikatdey2007
    @saikatdey2007 Рік тому +1

    Please make a comparision video with the ADV 390 series!

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +2

      Yeah that’s on top of my list. The KTM Adventure-X and Himalayan are closely priced and it’s worth comparing. I will try to shoot the video in a day or two, as soon as I get hold of the KTMs.

  • @_abhimanyu.
    @_abhimanyu. 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the wonderful video.
    Would like to understand more about "Its not beginner friendly motorcycle."
    Do you mean to say this should not be someone's first motorcycle?
    I am 5'7.Would it be difficult handling
    the 450 considering my height?
    I have an avenger 220 cruise which i have been riding for pretty much 8 years now.I might either go for the Classic 350 or the Himalyan 450.
    My concern is that according to a lot of reviewers the Himalyan lacks low end torque which will be available in the Classic 350.Plus its a fairly heavy and comparatively motorcycle.Yet to test ride the Himalyan.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому +1

      The power and torque delivery is far more superior than the Classic 350. Also, even though the Himalayan is marginal heavier than the Classic, it feel very light to manoeuvre.
      When you go for test ride, try this:
      1. Park both bikes side by side.
      2. Pick the classic and pull it backwards as if you are taking it out of a parking lot.
      3. Do the same with the Himalayan.
      You’ll immediately realise how light the Himalayan feels. Moreover the higher weight of the Himalayan according to the spec sheet is the kerb weight, which means it’s with 90% fuel and all the other fluids like coolant, engine oil etc. With 17lt fuel tank & 90% of it being filled to calculate, the number seems higher.
      It’s definitely not a learner bike. If you happen to buy one, I’d suggest attend some off-road training session (usually a 2 day program) to be able to gain confidence and enjoy more.
      About the rider height be seat height, at 5’8” I didn’t see any problem. However, keep in mind that I ride an Xpulse Rally day in and day out, which is significantly taller and I have some good experience on handling bikes with tall seat height. I don’t think at your height, you will have any problem managing the bike.

    • @vasansb
      @vasansb 11 місяців тому

      I like how you give a detailed response. Kudos to you.

  • @pareshprajapati7916
    @pareshprajapati7916 11 місяців тому +1

    Re Himalayan 411 will be missed.😢

  • @Fake-moon-landing.
    @Fake-moon-landing. Рік тому +1

    Except we have to pay nearly 700000 rupees. Plus I have to say if you think them welds are tidy you need to get your eyes checked out. Good value bike still though you can not expect champagne for lemonade money.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому

      I have owned 3 Royal Enfield motorcycles in the past and believe me the quality of welds on this Himalayan is far superior than Royal Enfield’s previous models.
      I know it’s not best in the business, Triumph Speed 400 & Scrambler 400X have far superior welds, but let’s appreciate the improvements that Royal Enfield is making.

  • @rowdysinghs
    @rowdysinghs 11 місяців тому

    Hello!
    Can you please tell whether Spark Plugs are easily accessible like previous Himalayan...!!??

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому

      Yes it is.

  • @chandanabhyankar709
    @chandanabhyankar709 11 місяців тому

    Hello FTR Club, can you please do comparison of Scrambler 400X vs Himalayan 452. Because you are one of few of people who are very passionate about biking/riding and provide un biased reviews. Thanks

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому +1

      First of all, thanks a lot for watching the video and for you kind words.
      Let me check if the Triumph dealership nearby agrees to give me the Scrambler 400X. They are very reluctant to give the bike for anything more than 5minutes and that’s very less to know about a bike and speak anything good or bad about it.
      Both RE and Triumph dealerships are hardly 2kms apart, if I get the Triumph it would be very easy to compile the video

  • @yatrikashish
    @yatrikashish 11 місяців тому

    I am waiting for Xpuse 440 with a modern air cooled long stroke engine.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому +1

      So am I. Hopefully Mar-Apr 2024 we should be able to get our hands on one, according to what I understood based on my discussion with the top executives of HeroMotoCorp.

  • @Josenrl
    @Josenrl 11 місяців тому

    Hi Sir.. I have booked 452 last week. My purpose will be purely long touring and not much Off-roading. Do you suggest me to reconsider or any other Motorcycle u suggest for long touring

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому

      For touring this is going to be a fabulous bike. If your focus was more on off-roading then perhaps I’d have suggested an Xpulse. But for touring and daily commutes, the Himalayan 452 is just perfect. It’s comfortable for both rider and pillion, it has enough space for luggage too, the engine is pretty powerful. Above all, Royal Enfield has service centres in every corner of the country, hence getting things fixed during a tour won’t be any problem either.

  • @the_explorider
    @the_explorider Рік тому +1

    Great video brother. If i may ask, are the wheels steel rims or aluminium?

    • @maazshaikh9613
      @maazshaikh9613 Рік тому

      Aluminium

    • @px6497
      @px6497 Рік тому

      Steel

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      Those are steel rims buddy.

    • @maazshaikh9613
      @maazshaikh9613 Рік тому +2

      @@FTRClub yeah sorry..i dont know why i said aluminium 😅

    • @maazshaikh9613
      @maazshaikh9613 10 місяців тому

      ​@@FTRClub i take it back...these are aluminium rims...not steel rims..spokesnare stainless steel

  • @csanvi
    @csanvi Рік тому

    Honest, crisp! Thanks for that and speaking about its -ves as well.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      Always! :-) I am really glad that you found the video helpful.

  • @raymondlee7413
    @raymondlee7413 11 місяців тому

    is it stall a 5 gear, or did it improve to a 6 gear like most bikes?

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому

      This now comes with 6 gears. 😊

  • @benjamin.f.b.
    @benjamin.f.b. 11 місяців тому

    India's best selling motorcycle 2024 might be another 350 ^^

  • @jkeshri
    @jkeshri Рік тому +1

    Good one👍🏻

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому

      Thank you so much 😁🙏🏼

  • @mufaddaldahodwala52
    @mufaddaldahodwala52 11 місяців тому +1

    Tested both took scrambler

  • @ayubmohd2003
    @ayubmohd2003 Рік тому +1

    Do you have any idea how much will it be on road price in Bangalore ?

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +3

      The base version is almost 3.7 including extended warranty and RSA etc. I guess it could be brought down to 3.5 or so if we don’t take the extras.

    • @SachinKumar-cc1eu
      @SachinKumar-cc1eu Рік тому

      ​@@FTRClubwtf 🥲🥲 almost a lakh

    • @px6497
      @px6497 Рік тому

      ​@@SachinKumar-cc1eu70k on road tax 😂😂😂😂

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      Welcome to the Bangalore life. We pay what we earn from our blood and sweat, so that the govt can distribute freebies 😂😂😂😂

    • @ayubmohd2003
      @ayubmohd2003 11 місяців тому

      @@FTRClub Thank you.. Did you mention in your vdo about when will the bikes be delivered ?

  • @rvaidy51
    @rvaidy51 10 місяців тому

    Some one had dropped bike on both sides...hence all the complaints you are quoting.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  10 місяців тому

      Dropping an adventure bike is inevitable. My point is that these weak links should have designed better.

  • @sunilbagrecha5007
    @sunilbagrecha5007 11 місяців тому

    On rodeo rate

  • @_ashwinkasaragod_
    @_ashwinkasaragod_ Рік тому +1

    Is there a response lag from the engine on low rpm throttle application?

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      There’s no lag and the throttle calibration is spot on, just that under 4000 rpm the response is sluggish due to the unavailability of the torque.

    • @_ashwinkasaragod_
      @_ashwinkasaragod_ Рік тому

      @@FTRClub Thanks for the reply.

    • @bharathbalasubramanian5271
      @bharathbalasubramanian5271 Рік тому +1

      ​@@FTRClubdid the torque curve not show 30NM at 2.5 K RPM? Still sluggish?

  • @Vikrum_
    @Vikrum_ Рік тому +1

    Cold storage percussion unit

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      Darn you got that so right 😱👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @_Parag.B_
    @_Parag.B_ Рік тому +1

    👽🤖

  • @svaralen
    @svaralen Рік тому

    beautiful bike!!! Do you think it is beginner friendly? Thanx 👍

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      Not really, if you want to learn off-roading or riding technical trails coz the engine demands the rider to carry some momentum. If it's only long distance touring that you are planning, then this bike is going to be amazing.
      I hope this helps.

    • @svaralen
      @svaralen Рік тому +1

      @@FTRClub Thank you, I live in Serbia 🇷🇸 in a village but not do not like so much off roading, need more for commuting and touring, so looking forward to see it and decide...I've tried the cb500x, similar bike and was excellent, just I like more the look of the RE 450 ✌️

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +2

      @@svaralen CB500X is an excellent all rounder (more of a perfect touring motorcycle). Looks is a personal thing. However if I were targeting only commuting and touring and getting the CB 500X and the Himalayan 450 at a similar price, I'd definitely pick the Honda. The engine is so smooth and that motorcycle screams fabulous quality.
      The Himalayan looks rugged while the Honda feels sophisticated.

    • @svaralen
      @svaralen 9 місяців тому

      Why nobody never make a video about bikes with a pillion (passenger), nobody says the maximum load weight of the bike!? Do you maybe know the load weight of this RE 450? Thanx ✌️

  • @corychartier7961
    @corychartier7961 Рік тому +1

    Who is getting on the back of a Himalayan with a Sari on. Even on the 411 first thing I did was remove that.

  • @yuganter09
    @yuganter09 Рік тому +1

    Those welds are not anywhere near "neatly done"

    • @deltabluesdavidraye
      @deltabluesdavidraye Рік тому +1

      RE use same robots as all the other big manufacturers .How well the weld is ground and finished is a difference But Himalayan 450 is finished much better than the Yezdi Triumph 400😂

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +2

      Well, if you look at Royal Enfield’s existing products, they’ve come quite far from where they were.

  • @VelanMx
    @VelanMx 11 місяців тому +1

    I went to book the hymalayan 450 on the showroom.. handle black.. now the RE offer price of exshoowroom is 2.84 laks. I asked the showroom guy how much i will get bike and when i will get? Like that . They told 3 months it will take and the bike if i book now also .if bike price increases after 31 st then they will give on the new price. Not on offer price... Such a big scamming by Royal Enfield... Can talk and check about this .....

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому

      This is quite common for all RE models brother. Sadly, there’s a no escaping. What you can probably do is book your bike online via Make Your Own website and that will guarantee faster delivery of the bike.

    • @VelanMx
      @VelanMx 11 місяців тому

      @@FTRClub if I receive bike after Jan then the bike price Jan price I have to pay????

    • @VelanMx
      @VelanMx 11 місяців тому

      @@FTRClub they RE scamming by showing 2.84 laks. As a price

  • @irondrifter4702
    @irondrifter4702 11 місяців тому

    first of all its Not Himalayan 452 , its just All new Himalayan

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому

      You didn’t even see the first 60 seconds after the cinematic shots, before posting your comment, did you?

    • @irondrifter4702
      @irondrifter4702 11 місяців тому

      @@FTRClub 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 wow

  • @HariBonda
    @HariBonda 11 місяців тому

    GET ND FILETERS 🙈

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  11 місяців тому

      I agree with you brother. This however was shot and edited (as always) on mobile, hence I didn’t have much room to play around with the colour and exposure. But as you rightly said, ND filters is something I must invest in now. 🙏🏼

  • @daxmendes
    @daxmendes Рік тому

    I don't tthink anyone with a saree will sit pillion on this bike.

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      Hehehe.. That's true. 99.99% people will remove the saari guard on day-1 itself.
      The reason I highlighted it was that Royal Enfield should have designed it a bit smaller to provide lesser flex. Even an XPulse has a sturdier saari guard which never bends regardless of how many ever times the bike falls on the left side.

  • @madgaming2811
    @madgaming2811 11 місяців тому

    Nothing is perfect

  • @chandanmaity
    @chandanmaity Рік тому

    Kitna tel fukti hay??

    • @FTRClub
      @FTRClub  Рік тому +1

      Maan k chalo 1 lt main 28-30km chalegi, agar 100 k neeche chalate hai to.