Top 5 Reasons to buy a Royal Enfield Himalayan in 2021 travel the world on a Himalayan motorcycle
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- My 5 top reasons to buy the Himalayan motorcycle. Ever wondered why you should buy a Himalayan from Royal Enfield? Look no further, in this video I give a brief overview of the history and development of the Himalayan. And give my 5 top reasons to buy the Himalayan motorcycle over the competition.
I used to own an Africa Twin and I sold it and bought a Himalayan for the reasons you describe here. I think that you have done an excellent job reviewing this bike.
Thank you Gerald I really appreciate the feedback. I'm very new to this and hoping to improve with every video.
Aye!
What ? Seriuosly ? Is it that good ?
Something that doesn't get mentioned much is Royal Enfield's customer support after the bike has been purchased.
Last year my Himalayan had developed a very minor oil leak at the cam chain cover. I wasn't concerned because the engine wasn't pissing oil, it just looked like it had been wiped with an oily rag. I've owned classic British bikes and this was nothing in comparison. (You know what they say - "If it's not leaking oil that means there's none in there" and "My bike does not leak... it marks its territory!")
When I took the bike in for its regular service the guys in the workshop spotted the leak. I was expecting them to say they'd fit a new gasket and see how it goes. I did not expect them to say "We've been on the phone to Royal Enfield and they say you need a new cylinder head."
"How much will that cost?"
"Nothing. And there's no labour charge either."
Last month I got a letter from the importers saying they had identified a problem with the brakes. Now I have had no problems with the brakes on my Himalayan. They are not as sharp as the brakes on a sports bike but they are ideal when riding on ice and snow which I do every year. When I took the bike in for its pre-winter service they upgraded the brakes to the latest version - free of charge.
So here I am riding a 2019 BS4 Himalayan with 2020 cylinder head and 2021 brakes. The upgrades cost NOTHING! I am VERY happy :-)
For sure Henry. I'm gonna do a 10 thou mile review on the bike soon and I will definitely mention it because Iv also used the support at 2000 miles with great results 👍 thanks again mate
Welcome to the Royal Enfield community. RE is not a brand it's an emotion.
@@shrishsingh9791 well shit, sign me up lol
@@shrishsingh9791 well said.. Fantastic.. Royal Enfield rock
brill vid, i agree 100% :D
after 32yrs of riding 1000+cc bikes, i ordered a 2021 Himalayan and love it! i have no regrets about buying it, the more you ride them, the more they get under your skin and into your heart...It is the only bike i have owned that i couldn't ever sell. it has become my soul mate in such a short time :)
55 yrs old next January, pension pot available, so time to ride away for a few months (or more) of fun and go where the wind blows me :)
Absolutely it gets under your skin. I think partly because it's so easy to ride. Great ergonomics, you can sit upright on a Himalayan. No more clinging onto the top of a fuel tank with a broken back lol.
Post some videos when you do ride away!
@@neosmith166 I will. I am going to do a quick update video soon to let people know what is happening.
God bless. Go miles.
I'm 65 and in the United States I was looking at the RE INT 650 then I saw what the Himalayan was capable of doing I have rough country roads in my area the Himalayan is better suited for. Bought my 2021 Rock Red in June and taking the MSF course this week since I haven't been on a motorcycle in 10 years I plan on riding it this month until winter It's the Jeep of motorcycles and already started making it my own the fancier something is and the more electronics it has the more expensive it is the simpler the better for my wallet Great Video and beautiful country there
Perfect bike if you are just getting back into again. The rock red is a really nice bike. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 👍
Have a deposit down on a Himalayan. I ride an older HD Road King that can take me thousands of miles on tarmac in comfort, but not one mile on a dirt track (at least not an easy one), and that's where I want to explore as I rapidly head toward my 60's.
Hey mate! Late to the party but loooved your video, and even more the accent x)
I'm considering investing in a Himmy probably the next year, the way you talked about her really reminded me about our legendary Fiat Panda 4x4 here in Italy, a car that was NOT fast, was the opposite of fancy, it was not a horse, it was a mountain goat, cheap and reliable she could carry you to the top of the alps at her own pace, there are still videos popping up putting the Panda against the most modern and powerful 4x4 and the Panda leaves them in the dust!
So you definitively tipped me over into considering the Himmy! Thanks!
Great video & with the bonus of the accent of my ancestors :) Cheers from Canada, Ronny
Aye cheers Ronny 👍
And yeah, gotta agree with everything you've said here. She's not fast, but there's this sense when you ride her that she'll take anything and everything you throw her way, that she'll just pootle from dawn to dusk without setting a foot wrong. She's definitely a bike for tooling around country lanes and taking in the scenery rather than hooning down motorways and A-roads.
Absolutely Shaun the bike just gets there whatever you throw at it. Thanks for watching mate 👍
Just want to say....that's some beautiful countryside for riding.
Yep Scotland is a beautiful country even in the rain perfect Himalayan territory tbh you don't need to go far from anywhere really to get out in the sticks.
Brilliant video, really enjoyed it, informative and chatty, good combination for UA-cam videos, can't wait to see more from you! Interested to see your travels bud.
Fingers crossed I can pull the trigger on that sooner rather than later 🤞
Lovely review, much appreciated. Cheers and happy trails!
Thanks Gregory. Much appreciated 👍
You make a very good ambassador... I like your montage with the words popping on top to stress a point. Thanks for the review!
Thank you very much I really appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching mate 👍
I love your comparison to a dog! That's exactly how I feel about mine. Got to take her out for a go! Thanks for your content. It's especially entertaining!
Looks like a Himalayan is quite like a 60's Series Landy, slowish, easy to work on, and you can go anywhere and do anything.
Couldn't have said it better myself lol
Thank you for making my decision on needing this bike. Great understanding of why to enjoy life on two
Thanks mate. Aye its a good wee bike for sure 👍
Absolutely love this review. I have just purchased my Himalayan and am going to travel Australia next year. All of your reasons are why I bought it. Enjoy your ride.
Glad you liked it. I hope you enjoy the bike as much as I do Alison. Thanks for watching mate 👍
When are you going around Australia I'm thinking about that too?
Cheers Robert
Hopefully heading off in the next couple of weeks - might see you on the road.
@@alisonmclean9137 maybe one day stay safe have fun 👍
Okay, okay. I'm sold. This is a terrific review. Well done. I appreciate it.
Haha thanks Eric I appreciate your feedback mate. Thanks for watching 👍
Very interesting video I’ve just purchased a Himalayan 2021 model as a second bike to my Gs 1250 but I’m finding the Himalayan more enjoyable than my Gs as a 74 year old rider so the GS mite have to go , A very true video excellent Thank you
Hats off to you sir 👍 I sincerely hope I'm still riding at 74. I'm glad you like the video I appreciate the feedback. Good luck on your new Himilayan.
I couldn’t agree more, I’m 71 now, had every type of bike first 250 James super swift 1968 anyway I’ve now got a 2016 triumph tiger 800, collecting Himalayan next week same reason as yourself
Great review, I bought the bike exactly the reasons you state and have just booked my single ferry ticket to Santander for the end of August for a 8 week trip across Spain, Portugal, France and anywhere else the wind may blow me
Excellent well thought out review, and I think you've also summed up my thoughts exactly ha ha!..just put a deposit down on a 2020 Himi yesterday, same colour as yours funnily enough. I stumbled across your channel yesterday and looking through your vids, I'm sure they'll be massively helpful mate, thank you for making them 👍...rsmf, Mark
Thanks Mark glad you like it. Yep av got alot of Himi instals and mods videos and more to come so hopefully give you plenty of ideas. Good luck with the new bike mate and thanks for watching 👍
Bought one! Agree with every point you made... great video.
Brilliant mate I hope you like the bike as much as I do 👍
Thanks for your time in making a great video. It looks like I'm buying freedom. Because I'm getting a bike now but I just classic 500 Royal Enfield with a sidecart & now a adventure bike. Can't wait for the next video keep up the good work.
Cheers Robert
Thanks Robert appreciated mate. That's brilliant good luck with the new bike and happy riding. Thanks for watching mate 👍
Thanks for the excellent review of the Himalayan. I don’t own one yet but it checks all the boxes for me. I’ve seen many online reviews and I agree it seems to be the best all round dual sport bike. Cheers, Dan 👍🏍🇨🇦
Thanks Dan I hope it was helpful. Aye its great jack of all trades for sure good luck with it and thanks for watching mate 👍
Brilliant review! I have a 2021 and, in my opinion, it is the perfect adventure bike! 😎
Thank you Michael. It's a great bike for sure I'm glad it's working out for you. Thanks for watching mate 👍
Your RE Himalayan videos are great! I just bought a 2023 in Granite Black. Just getting my channel up and running. Can’t wait to feature the Himalayan. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks mate appreciated 👍 good luck with your channel
After riding a himmy in Nepal I absolutely fell in love with the bike for all the reasons you’ve listed (character is deffo a must on a bike for me)so much so that I’m picking one up this week from a dealer. Great review
Thanks Murray sounds like a great adventure mate. Its a good wee bike Im sure it will do the job for you mate 👍
Sold my 2021 v strom 650xt and now on a 2022 himalayan. Really enjoying it .
I've owned dozens of bikes, including big adventure bikes, over many decades. I'm having more fun riding my new Scram 411 than pretty much all of them. Totally agree with your comments on the Himmy.
Beautiful landscape
Thanks Pablo yes it's a nice area to ride 👍 thanks for watching mate.
Im a 62yo guy from Brazil overlanding from ushuaia to alaska em my camper truck. Due the pandemy im changing my plan thinking about a lighter way to move forward, a bike are between my options...and a Himalyan was my choice, so thank you very much for sharing your experience and keep moving forward with, I'll follow you closely. Again...thanks...2022 will be the year.
Thanks for your support and if you do decide on a Himalayan I hope it works out well for you.
Great review. I love that you touched on the bike's shortcomings without getting overly critical. A lot of reviewers get a bit stuck on the negatives which overshadows the value this bike offers for the money. Just like you mentioned, it has so many positives and is a great all rounder. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Zane I'm really glad you like it and thanks for watching I appreciate it 👍
I find it ridiculous that some people compare it to bikes that cost more than 3x of its price. Its a great bike for its cost, despite the negatives.
Excelent review, I agree with each and every concept. Can't wait to buy mein own.
Thank you Ricardo I really appreciate your comment. Good luck with your bike when you buy it 👍
I made down payment for interceptor 650 but after watching so many videos of himalayan and what capability it has I cancelled my 650 and bought this freedom.
Congratulations! The interceptor is a beautiful bike. But yes I'm a Himalayan guy too lol. I hope you have many adventures on your new bike 👍
You pointed it out correctly- character.... either you will love it or you will find it as not your cup of tea. Hopefully I will get mine by the end of this year.
I hope you do get one. Great bike for Christmas lol
Very good review and very true. One more thing that I like about the Hymalayan is that if it falls over on a muddy track in the middle of nowhere, you don't need to be team handed to pick it back up again.
Thanks for watching mate and thanks for the comments. Aye the bike is a good all rounder for sure and easy enough to handle 👍
I own a 1200gs and as a 71yo I’m not getting younger or stronger and the bike isn’t getting any lighter, don’t get me wrong I absolutely love it but have been toying with the idea of getting something much lighter. The himmi has been on my radar for a while but losing a 100bhp is something I’m concerned about however after watching your vids I now need to test ride one, low maintenance and overall ease of ownership seem very appealing plus the chance to take in more of the surroundings you happen to be passing through. Thanks for the down to earth take on the RE
Thanks my friend. Aye dropping that much hp is alot to consider. Iv done it myself to be fair as Iv had many a bike bigger and faster than the himmi.. There is no shame in it. I'd rather ride something cheap, manageable and easy to maintain than not ride at all 👍 thanks for watching I really appreciate it.
Very enjoyable watch
Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍
Thanks
I have had mine for a couple of months , this is my 08th motorbike over the years and it’s hard to fully explain why or how but I can honestly say it’s the best I bike I’ve owned. Yes my Hondas and Yamaha’s were quicker , one Harley was way cooler … but there something about this bike that just makes me smile.. I think as you say it’s all about it’s character.
Yep it's hard to explain but they get under your skin.
The himalayan is an extension of you body, you are one thing with the bike, the pure spirit of riding and adventuring without any other thing to worry about.
Probably the best thing in a world that keeps stressing you every day
@@dedosauro what you have one or what
You said it, Rob. It just makes you smile. That's how I feel about my Himmie and my Postie Bike (Honda CT110). Neither of them are performers but both have character in spades.
Excellent review Sir.
I’ve been thinking of getting one of these as I’m a scooter commuter in London looking to do my Bike license and I think the Himalayan would be a good bike to introduce a novice like me to geared motorcycles.
Bang on review
Thank you Shrish I really appreciate your comments and thanks for watching mate 👍
Amazing video. 👏
Thank you Nikhil I really appreciate your feedback 👍
Excellent video.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback.
Just bought a himmi, then discovered your channel :) I'd have bought one earlier if i saw your vids first :) anyway loved your video, looking forward to watching more, excellent production and content, well done sir :)
Thanks Charlie great bikes I hope you like it as much as I do. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it mate thanks 👍
Great Review!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 👍
At last! A no nonsense sensible review.
R.E are really coming into their own at this time when the technical bikes cannot be delivered because all the sophisticated elements are unobtainable! Great!
There are loony Yanks swapping the wonderful bulb headlights for led units -, talk about missing the point!
Good man - - I shall be following you.
My Himalayan arrives next week.
Thanks Richard brilliant mate I hope you enjoy the bike as much as I do and thanks for watching mate 👍
Subscribed.
Excellent.
That's great welcome aboard. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 👍
Im very interested in seeing where you get to on your travels. Im planning to ride through the Balkens to Bulgaria this year. I have a GS but I am taking my Himmy for the very reasons that you state. The land rover of the biking world
Other good video bro 👍
Thanks Eddie appreciated as always mate 👍
Best video on the Himalayan yet and I’ve seen a fair few. Love the scenery also, would those roads you were riding be the equivalent of green lanes down here south of the border.
Thanks Peter appreciated mate. Why not head north for a few days in the better weather. Thanks for watching mate 👍
Simple and to the point review. Cheers from Texas . New rider and new himalayan owner. I have never ridden anything else before. So I have no experience to compare the bike to. But it doesn't seem to matter. I love it the way it is !
Thanks for watching Rick and thanks for the feedback. I hope you like the bike. It won't break any speed records but it will go wherever you need it to 👍
Where are you in TX? I'm in Conroe. I have a HD Springer right now, but I'm looking hard at the Himalayan myself. I've had several enduro bikes in the past and I'm ready for another one. being 63, I like simple and old skool..
@@telcobilly I'm in central San Antonio. I am new Hima rider and I really enjoy it. I have only got her up to 61 mph. Although it was quite windy and it wasnt the best experience. She really likes to be in the 555 mph and below range, but thats just me.
Hi, what you just described is almost what I think about this bike ,word for word, thanks for saying so, when you're on your trip hope you come to newzealand, 😁😁😁😁
I'd love to get as far as New Zealand it's on the list and thanks for your support 👍
If you're able to get in touch 😁😁😁😁😁
My next bike...hopefully
That's great mate I hope you enjoy it 👍 thanks for watching
RE is easy to maintain and affordable are big on my list
It sure is mate. One of the main reasons I have it 👍
Thank you 😊
🇮🇳🙏
I am going to buy one Himalayan
Thanks!
Thanks for watching Louis I really appreciate it mate 👍
One of the best reviews of the Himalayan I've seen.
I bought mine from new in 2018 and have been slowly preparing it for a trip from Australia back to my home town in Wales .
I would be interested in seeing what your tool kit and accessories (compressor etc) set up is like that you intend to take on your trip.
Have subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks for the great review.
Wow Paul that sounds like a helluva an adventure good luck with it mate. I will do a video on exactly that topic in the next cpl weeks tools compressor tyres repair kits etc. Glad you like it and thanks for watching mate 👍
I just shared your link with the Australian Himalayan owners Facebook group.
I'm sure they will enjoy the video as much as I did
@@Taf68 thanks Paul I really appreciate that mate 👍
Excellent review, and a great road (Track) you were riding, while I know we don't want our local tracks to become a tourist trap, can you give me a clue as to where you were, I live in Dumfries I'd guess at Lauriston area ?. I've just bought a Himalayan, due in a week, and I sold a 850gs to do it !!
There was a expressions back in the day mondeo man obviously because they sold thousands...same is becoming of himalayan because they work well for the price...👌😉😉I'm nearly 4000 miles into my 2019 model brilliant bike and because himalayan isnt perfect I'm always pinkling about with it 👍...atb dave
Himalayan Man.. Its got a ring to it lol I think you might be on to something 😂
BTW definitely a bike that needs a name, mine is called Chugga Khan, and suits it perfectly!
Now in UK used one about 5000miles you can buy only for 3500£ , some 125cc scooters got a same price :)
If I'm 500 miles from civilization and have no cell service, voiding my warranty will be the least of my worries 😂
Great video. Glad you're liking the Himalayan. They're excellent bikes.
Absolutely lol. If you are out in the sticks for weeks or months on end warranties are largely meaningless lol. Thanks for the feedback mate appreciated 👍
Terrific video enjoyed watching you hit on all the key points. Reliable? I’m seeing different videos on all sorts of problems including starting and installing issues. Have you experienced any problems?
Cheers mate
USA
Mine will be delivered in end of Febuary. Laid it for myself under the Christmas tree 🤗 Am looking forward to it like a little child.
Had a Xt500 back in the 90s and will start to drive again on a bike after 25 plus years.
To me it is the perfect re- beginner bike. Or: an old fart like me shouldn't run on a 100+ Horsepower bike. I want to trundle on the nice backroads of Europe.
Thanks Oliver it sounds like the Himilayan is the perfect bike for you mate I hope it gets you back into it. Thanks for watching mate I really appreciate it 👍
When its time to go unto your tour remember to take extra clutch plate n clutch cable... that probably no 1 more frequent to need replacement. Cheers.
I will I already have slare clutch plates and cables etc
Whether I can wait till 2024 not sure. The other tempter for me is the Honda cb 500x. Honda got a bit more oompf.
Def gonna test ride one👍
Can't go wrong with a Honda right enough Arachnophilia 👍
I have just bought a Scram after 30+ years of riding, the last 20 or so on cruisers. At 60 , I didn't want to be riding a 600lb behemoth so the Enfield called to me. At the price, there is nothing comparable and I expect to own this for many years.
Ah that's great mate. I'm the same I think the bike is a keeper 👍
Hey! Nice video.Just suscribed to your Channel.Got a F800GSA Adventure,love ir but looking for something " calm" for backroad riding and wild camping...himmie os on my mundo.Cheers
Thank you Lorenzo yes the Himalayan is certainly a great choice for easy riding and camping 👍 good luck with whatever you choose and thanks for watching.
I'm not so sure about all those reliability claims but there is something appealing in that bike and it certainly is cheap and easy to fix... Cheers
So far at 7000 miles Iv not been let down but time will tell lol 👍
@@WeeJaunt well, in my bullet it was only the alternator which failed so... Time will tell as you said
Hi I'm from south west Scotland but living in NZ. Where exactly is this road you are on? Is it in the Galloway area? Great video and hope to buy one. Thanks for all the info.
Great explanation and it confirms my decision to get a new Himalayan.
My dear wife died with Covid early this year and I have decided at nearly 80 years old and whilst I still have all my faculties, to do some touring in the UK and I think this bike will look after me. BUT, my one concern as the bike is over 400 pounds in weight, will I be able to get it up when I drop it. Whilst I'm nearly 6 feet tall, my strength is not what it was and so how did you find picking it up?
Changing subject: I notice you ride a heck of a lot with just one hand on the handle bars, is it because your left arm is injured?
A friend of mine has a motorcycle repair shop and he is TORTURED with BMW GS riders looking repairs. Once these vastly expensive bikes are out of their warranty they start giving trouble.... As for the Himalayan, I think it would be better if it had been a 500 with a tad more power. I say the same about my 350 Meteor but it is what it is..
Royal Enfield rock..
Great review. Question: I like the 'RAM mount' style mirrors and arms. Where from and how much?...
Hi Sean thanks for the feedback. The mirrors are double take adventure mirrors. I did a video on them actually. Link below. 👇ua-cam.com/video/MAGB9nAd8xM/v-deo.html
Its fair to say they are not the cheapest mirrors you can find them on Amazon etc.
I've never, ever, understood why someone would buy an 850 - 1000 - 1200 'off road' bike. What do you do when you drop it in deep mud - stand there looking at it until a helicopter arrives? Also, why do you need to have all that weight and power? Do you want to go off road AND be able to do 140 mph on the motorway? I've never understood it. Madness. I'd be grateful if anybody could explain.
I got my Hima.! 😎
Congratulations 🎉😎
Hello from France. Cool ride bro 😉 I love my Himalayan. Can you tell me reference of your mirrors ? Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback. I bought them on Amazon. They are quite expensive.
www.amazon.co.uk/Doubletake-Mirror-Indestructible-Motorcycle-Adventure/dp/B07BHVYK3J/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=121593828925&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaFPzjE0vx4lGqYUvNb9Z6lHPcaOpInRR_20Lo_IJBfqz8ncXJxwqLYaAkj8EALw_wcB&hvadid=526239124506&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1007343&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2337062992290827040&hvtargid=kwd-349865164034&hydadcr=1164_2353320&keywords=doubletake+adventure+mirror&qid=1630357985&sr=8-1
@@WeeJaunt thank you 😉
Well-done video👍
Thank you Im still just learning so I really appreciate the feedback. 👍
Great sales pitch. Did RE pay you for this ad?
One of the best looking bikes on the market, but i wont sell my GS 650 for one, i do a lot of highways and need a bike that can cruise at 120 kmph.
Aye its a great bike Mike but you need to get what's right for you. Thanks for watching mate 👍
I uses to have a kawasaki 650, bought my himy 3 months old and 600 miles on her from a dealer for £3500!!.... That was 3 years ago, i have a sleet 2018 bs4, i have taken her 1000's of miles over all terrains, shes all still stock (apart from pannier rack, screen and bar risers) i service her myself at a cost of £15 a time! She sits at 70/75 fully loaded all day long, i get an average 82 mpg, i carry tools and inner tubes....... Never had a problem, hasn't missed a beat i would be very happy to travel the world if i could get my family on it too..... Can i??? 🤔
That's brilliant Dan. Great the bike is still going strong eh. I carry my house on mine but no family 😂 thanks for watching I really appreciate it 👍
Enjoyed the video (but the gunshot/explosion noises terrified the dog, please don't do this). Going to look into one of these bikes!
Hi Terry aye a used those sound effects in a couple of my early videos.. Still learning. I don't use them anymore. Good luck with your bike hunting and thanks for watching mate I really appreciate it 👍
Fully agree with these 5 reasons.
Btw. Which nice place is that one you are riding through?
It's a short hop across Southwest Scotland. I filmed from Clatteringshaws Loch through to the Battlefield at Glentrool. It's nice 👍
@@WeeJaunt yes very nice indeed. Anyway If you wish have a look to my channel 😎 i am a Himalayan adventure rider too
@@gypsywheels I will mate mate 👍
In India the RE Himalayan Granite Black 2021 Cost ₹2,47,000 (on road) which is £2500 (approx)
Yes I wish lol. It's almost double that price in the UK but still a bargain 👍
Good old UK and it's taxes 😏
In Germany, BMW & Mercedes are half the cost of India.
The question is can it make the 100.000 mile 🧐. My wife own one but it has 3000 on it haha. But honest there is no Himalayan with more then 50.000 miles in it. I love the bike and I think you can take it around the world but can you do this twice or more 😉. Only time can tell us. By the way Nice roads 👌🏽
Yes Scotland makes it easy with regards to scenery. It's a great point just how many miles does the bike really have in it? Only time will tell right enough. If I get anything like 100k out of it then it will have more than paid for itself lol.
Maintained well, it should easily make 100,000 mile. The motor is understressed, the parts are cheap to find - RE will never phase it out, that is one thing special about Royal Enfield, if a model works - they never phase it out, just minor tweaks and improvements over the years - mean you will always get OEM Parts.
Of course it will go round the world, take a look at Itchy Boots
Where are you riding? I live up in Dalavich we have nowhere that gravely we can ride legaly.
This was in Dumfries and Galloway. Galloway Hills mate. I have a couple of places I can ride in Ayrshire. Where I have permission from farmers but its not easy to find good offroad.
Are you sure the Himalayan was developed in concert with Harris and their English R and D department? I saw somewhere on utube (where else ? ) it was developed with some Italian engineers. Royal Enfield’s history is U.K. centred so where the observation that Italy was somewhere in the picture somewhat baffled me.
No you are right the Himalayan was not designed directly by Harris Performance in the UK. They were responsible for testing and finishing many aspects of the bike. Ducati 999 creator Pierre Terblanche was at that time Royal Enfield's design chief. So yes a former leading Ducati designer is no doubt the Italian link in the chain. You will find him and the many bikes he is responsible for online including the Himi. 👍
@@WeeJaunt Thanks for that. Very interesting.
I'd have one in a heartbeat, but it is just far too slow for covering ground. Especially for us in Scotland, with a distance to get to any legal trails. It would crush my spirit to have a 100 mile ride home on a himalayan and be in anything even vaguely near keen to get home.
While I understand we all like to justify our bikes, this really needed another 10 hp to be 100% useable, except for those 'world adventurers'
Fair comment. Alot of people feel exactly that way. I'm in Scotland and happy to bimble lol 👍
@@WeeJaunt Aye, I get that completely. I got rid of my Tracer 900 last year because it was incapable of bimbling. There are days I go out on my Tenere 700 and my average speed is under 30 mph :)
But.
When the mood takes me, or I want to get somewhere, I can batter on.
If only they'd make a 650 that would do 100 so be chilled out at 80 I'd have one right now.
Mibbe see you around D & G if you are riding around this way.
@@WeeJaunt Just had a test ride on one, and , well, thats my deposit paid, collecting it next week :)
@@Hutchie2112 no way 😂 love it. Did you buy it at Holywood In Dumfries? If you did then give a nod to Gordon for me lol
Aye, brand new green one. They are brilliant, eh. Shame about the elastic band throttle and the no front brake, but hey, I've never laughed so much or just plain enjoyed myself on a bike in years.
Got on the T7 to ride home, and it was like a missile by comparison ;)
Getting crash bars, handguards and a headlight guard fitted.
I bought one of these back in may 2021 to replace a Honda that I did 60k miles on. The engine sounds like a can of nails, and it makes me wince. It's my only form of transport , which is a bit of a worry, but rag it along rough bumpy country roads on the way to work and it's the dogs dangly bits.
I wouldn't worry James its all part of the character of the bike lol. I'm sure you will get many happy years out of it 👍
Hi Martin, just watching this vid now after watching a couple of vids from India about many frames breaking at the headstock
on the earlier BS4 i believe , i'm sure your aware of this so what's your take on the problem , is there a possible problem with the current model ? i cannot find anything that says that the problem has been addressed , i will need absolute confirmation that
it has been addressed before purchase .
Hey mate yep Iv seen that myself on forums and whatnot. It's certainly not something Iv had an issue with so far. From what I can tell the models here in the UK don't seem to have the problem. Certainly not the more recent bikes. There is some anecdotal evidence that quality control might be better for exported bikes but tbh I don't know. My next video is gonna be a q+a vid I will put this question out to people see what comes back.
BS 6 model has rectified that!
Are those Double take mirrors on yours?
Hi Shaun yes they are double take mirrors. I have an install video on the channel. 👍
i have watched one korean bike channel in which he tell that build quality is not good of re himalayan is that right ?
There were issues with the early bs3 model which required alot of upgrades in the bs4 model. Not unusual in a new machine. Tbh you will find more Himalayans running around in more difficult terrain for longer than most bikes. Just the nature of the environment in which the bike is predominantly sold and run. It's also subjective. I have a friend tell me he wouldn't buy a Himi due to reliability. He just sold his very expensive 2016 gsxr1000 with 3500 miles on it. Iv done 10k miles on the Himi since March and most of those miles have been in dirt.. Sand.. bog or mountain with barely a glitch. The bike is a tool. Look after the tool it won't let you down.
What screen have you fitted? It looks a taller version
www.skidmarx.co.uk they do different sizes up to 40cm which is very tall. If I remember right the screen I fitted is 34cm which is a good bit Taller than the standard 26. I must admit from a comfort perspective its been my best mod so far. Hitchcocks also do a 32cm screen it's slightly more expensive than skidmarx screen though.
@@WeeJaunt yeah I fitted the Hitchcocks’s taller one but still got the buffeting off the top. Does the skidmarx one work? I swopped it for the shorter version which is really much better but obviously now I get the full force of the wind, not just on the top of the helmet 🤣. I will have a look at skidmarx thanks.
@@djhowse aye worth a look. I get a bit of buffering now but it's top of the helmet rather than full on visor. It's noticeably quieter for me which I guess is the main thing. All depends on ur height I suppose. Might be worth messaging Skidmarx direct they are the experts 👍
@@WeeJaunt thanks for the info mate. Ride safe
Runs out of steam at 65 miles though. 30 HP would have killed any competition
I'm going to upload a video on this very subject later in the week lol 👍
No it will go into the 80's. I own one.
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@@WeeJaunt interesting video. But running the engine near redline is probably not going to work in the long run. Looks like 65@5500 RPM is where it likes to sit and a sprocket change would help lower the RPMs for highway use beyond those speeds.
It's definitely not a racehorse.. it's a spirited mule that can kick up it's heels when it needs to.
Part ex'd my transalp for a himmy.
Hamalyan 😶. Good points though, own one myself.
Yes Himalyan I agree I should start trying to pronounce it correctly. It is not my intention to be disrespectful. It is pronounced differently in my country but of course the proper pronunciation should be respected 👍
@@WeeJaunt no worries! My pronunciations may sound odd to folk in your country 😆. Do watch out for the chassis snap though, has happened on later models too. Pls get the chassis checked whenever possible.
Its Chennai
Yes my mistake a typing error that I only noticed after the video was already posted to youtube.
No more believable than unbiased. People are lining up just waiting to buy!
Yep lots of people buying them mate 👍
Just picked mine up two months ago and have parked it. 300km list of faults, front tyre out of round, no rim strip over spokes, rear wheel bearing have failed also rear cush drive gone as well, brake line rubbed thru near head stem. Don't get me started on engine. Awaiting my money back or it's going thru the dealers window. Absolute rubbish motorcycle. Don't buy this, I wanted a bike not a project
"Best ADV bike". Delusional statement. A competent ADV bike for reasonable price? Yes. Are there better choices at that price? I don't think so. Are there much better bikes for more money? Absolutely. There, honest statements for you.
I could not agree more. Throughout the video I make many statements and why I bought and use the bike. I make comparisons with more expensive-better bikes and talk about the types of compromise you need to make when weighing up the purchase and use of any bike. There are many pros and cons to consider. Thanks for the honest feedback 👍