2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan | Simple, Easy, Affordable, Go-Anywhere Fun

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The Royal Enfield Himalayan has developed a cult like following worldwide. Why? Let's find out. A HUGE shout out to my friend Jesse who lent me his personal bike for this review.
00:00 Intro
02:24 Riding Position
04:13 Drop/Lift
06:02 Specs
09:10 Maintenance
10:39 Tour
14:52 First Ride
21:38 Acceleration
22:57 High Speed Test
27:06 Off Road
32:37 Pros
35:27 Cons
37:08 Competition
40:22 Final Thoughts
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  • @BigRockMoto
    @BigRockMoto Жыл бұрын

    A HUGE shout out to my friend Jesse who lent me his bike for this review. What do you think - would you buy a Himalayan? 🏍 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO: ⚡ Klim Krios Pro Helmet: imp.i104546.net/WD9gOM ⚡Klim Arsenal 15 Backpack: bit.ly/3xdS2dU ⚡ REV’IT OffTrack Jacket/Pants: imp.i104546.net/AoeOkJ ⚡ REV’IT Dirt 3 Gloves: imp.i104546.net/BXa3A0 ⚡ Sidi Adventure 2 Gore Tex Boots: imp.i104546.net/b3q5kx 🏍 SUPPORT BIG ROCK MOTO BY USING THESE LINKS! ⚠Rocky Mountain Store: bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚠Revzilla Store: imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚠Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚠Amazon Store: amzn.to/3viGZ0A

  • @noelbrown6771

    @noelbrown6771

    Жыл бұрын

    How about some side by side comparisons with Jesse? That would be awesome!

  • @FlyingMonkeyAdventureRiders

    @FlyingMonkeyAdventureRiders

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the shout out. I really enjoyed the review. Well done!

  • @MandrilSolo

    @MandrilSolo

    Жыл бұрын

    Finalyyyyyyyyyyyyy….. thank you ! Awesome review Brother.

  • @alozborne

    @alozborne

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah, nope. Any bike with less than 40 HP and/or less than 30 lb-ft of torque, yet weights more than 400 lbs, is just too wimpy.

  • @noelbrown6771

    @noelbrown6771

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alozborne So, I assume KLR 650s are too wimpy for you also 🤔

  • @Stickmister360
    @Stickmister360 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 5ft 6 and 150 geared up, I’ve made many memories with that bike. For one I did 4 states in one day 663 miles. For a slow bike it forces you to take it easy, and when it’s time to hammer down its hilariously slow and I love it! That day I hammered out 127 miles all highway to get home at 70mph. There is no way this bike will get you into trouble. Id recommended this bike to anyone, I’m a seasoned rider and I loved it. I also taught someone to ride on this bike. Buuut I unfortunately was rear ended on that bike and she is completely totaled..I’ll be waiting patiently for the himalayan 450 to be released!

  • @gavinhassett479

    @gavinhassett479

    Жыл бұрын

    Perhaps try out a v85tt. Not much heavier, air cooled engine with dead simple maintenance, not much heavier and everything +1 interms of performance. Its an excellent soft roader as well.

  • @anselmohernandez7797

    @anselmohernandez7797

    Жыл бұрын

    I've read there is a himalayan 650 in the works

  • @ananddarnal6702

    @ananddarnal6702

    Жыл бұрын

    @@anselmohernandez7797 nope

  • @cloudincus4052

    @cloudincus4052

    Жыл бұрын

    @@anselmohernandez7797 It going to be a road tourer. Where the 450 is geared for ADV

  • @freedomriding2558

    @freedomriding2558

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm 5 "7 and be riding this wonderful machine through south America and I love it. I don't really need to go that fast here due to the typea of highways and routes compared to U.S.

  • @michiganmoto7687
    @michiganmoto7687 Жыл бұрын

    Easy fix to the highway speed issue. Don’t go on the highway. The idea of the adventure bike is to use secondary roads. Also it goes fast enough to meet minimum highway speed standards so who cares if cars pass you. I frequently travel slower than average travel speeds on the freeway and cars just go around me. Never been an issue. Once you remove the speed ego aspect and just ride your ride for enjoyment it becomes a non issue. But I prefer to avoid freeway travel at all costs. So much more to see going slower on back country roads. ✌️

  • @MotoPare

    @MotoPare

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree 👍👍

  • @mohith5392

    @mohith5392

    Жыл бұрын

  • @bryanschwabenland6657

    @bryanschwabenland6657

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya Lol Don't Need now PotHoLed FilLed Freeways To Have Some More Fun.

  • @Plough78

    @Plough78

    Жыл бұрын

    +1 Well said... Drive me meteor anywhere here in Thailand... On the very rare occasions I'm on a highway I'm chilling in the left lane... Grinning 😁 from ear to ear... 🎉 *Crap Game*

  • @sirgalah561

    @sirgalah561

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree.. I ride an RE Classic 500 and avoid freeways and highways.. Two reasons: Traffic speed and the fact that those roads are boring.. I ride down back roads because theres little to no traffic and the scenery is more pleasant.. The journey is as important as the destination..

  • @TheTechne
    @TheTechne Жыл бұрын

    I just bought one this weekend, what an overlooked bike! (This is coming from an Africa Twin owner)

  • @Kenkalsi

    @Kenkalsi

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. I have an AT dct n Re650.

  • @GS-xg4nz

    @GS-xg4nz

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting. I have a 1250RT and was thinking of a Himi as a 2nd bike but worried about the lack of power.

  • @Youtube_Globetrotter

    @Youtube_Globetrotter

    4 ай бұрын

    But it must be boring slow sluggish compared to your Honda?

  • @chrisn1825
    @chrisn1825 Жыл бұрын

    I own a 2021 Himalayan and have put 3500 miles/5500 km on mine. This review is spot on. If asked to describe what it is like to own/ride this bike, 90% of what I would say is in this video. I test rode this bike and fell in love with its character, ease of use, maintenance, and its versatility. It is a joy to ride and as Big Rock Moto said, you get a pure version of motorcycling. With the Seat Concepts tall seat, the riding position is up to about 33", which is good for my 6'1", 230 lb frame.

  • @allans7281

    @allans7281

    Жыл бұрын

    This bike is designed for lower speeds and off-road obviously. It has its limitations on the road and if it meets someone’s needs it’s perfect otherwise get street bike if you need to go very fast

  • @brianandrew8493

    @brianandrew8493

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more. I have a 2019 and love it. I also have a BMW 1250 GSA and still find time to ride the RE. Great off road experiences.

  • @vishnuraj2277
    @vishnuraj2277 Жыл бұрын

    I bought a 2022 Himalayan without even knowing how to ride a bike or knowing anything about a bike. It is very heavy for for first few days and now it feels easy 😉 i like the bike

  • @timoflynn8224
    @timoflynn8224 Жыл бұрын

    I've watched many reviews of the Himalayan and yours is by far the most thorough, intelligent and fair of them. Thank you very much, very helpful.

  • @BigRockMoto

    @BigRockMoto

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks!

  • @joeblow5037
    @joeblow5037 Жыл бұрын

    Makes my KLR-650 seem like a Hayabusa 🏍

  • @dylanrussell5695

    @dylanrussell5695

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats my biggest worry. I want one so bad and if I could just get klr power out of it that would be fantastic

  • @JDSFLA

    @JDSFLA

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dylanrussell5695 Itchy Boots installed a piggyback ECU In the Netherlands for slightly more power. In KZread search, "Itchy Boots Himalayan Modifications".

  • @jft7174

    @jft7174

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahahahaha

  • @stevehoward3981

    @stevehoward3981

    Жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t go that far. I have had both bikes. My last klr had so many issues it went away quickly. I love my himalayan but it is a aircooled 411 cc so you have to manage expectations. It will cruise all day at 70 mph but top speed is 83.

  • @stevehoward3981

    @stevehoward3981

    Жыл бұрын

    The rear shock does have adjustment on the spring

  • @pugnboots5683
    @pugnboots5683 Жыл бұрын

    My friend and I wanted the CRF 300l Rally after waiting a year and still no stock here in Canada we decided to buy two 2022 Himalayans. I've owned many bikes over the years and I must say I'm very happy with the purchase. These bikes are so much fun to ride on and off road. I've already put 5000km since Aug and no issues. This bike is a work horse. Great review.

  • @chriscushing1275
    @chriscushing1275 Жыл бұрын

    I have a Himalayan, and love it so far. I did add a Powertronic ECU, a free-flowing airbox cover/intake from Hitchcocks, and a slip on muffler to mine. These changes did not make it significantly more powerful, but it helped the top end enough that the bike will happily cruise at 70+ mph all day long. I’ve done a couple 200 mile highway runs on the bike both stock and with those mods, and with those changes it feels much less stressed at highway speeds. For where I live and ride in upstate NY and New England that has made it a very useable all-rounder. If the speeds on the highway where you live are more like 80+ mph, then your experience will differ.

  • @mikerobinson8734
    @mikerobinson8734 Жыл бұрын

    I love mine! I’ve done just about every performance mod to the engine. Full flow exhaust, DNA high flow air filter, Powertronic piggy back ECU, air injection delete, evap canister delete, stage 2 performance cam shaft from Hitchcock, iridium spark plug. I raised the seat hight with the shorter links, added preload adjusters to front forks. It easily does 80 on the hwy now with room in the throttle but needs taller gearing now to accommodate the added HP. Before I had the throttle pinned wide open to maintain hwy speed but now it’s about half throttle cruising at 70. Love this bike in so many ways it is just plain fun to ride everywhere!

  • @DarthBloody
    @DarthBloody Жыл бұрын

    I own a 2018 Himmy fully decked out, with hard panniers, crash bars, riding lights, barkbusters you name it its got it, stil didnt cost as much as a Japanese or european bike totaly stock.. Its never failed me maintenance is cheap only thing it lacks is horsepower but with a speedlimit on the highway of 100kph here in the Netherlands I really dont miss it anymore just a lot of smiles per driven mile 😃 Great review 👌🏻

  • @TommyNitro
    @TommyNitro Жыл бұрын

    Having just started the video, I can say that this bike is a gem for what it is designed to do and its price point. Definitely not for cruising highways. But for back roads it does great. I know a guy who is not small (240 lb) who owns one. Gets 70 mpg routinely. I would also point out that riders with longer inseams will want a taller seat.

  • @chrisn1825

    @chrisn1825

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. The Seat Concepts tall seat did the trick for me. I am 6'1" 230 lbs. I get 65-70 mpg and commute to work on mostly 55 mph speed limit roads.

  • @johntalbert8227

    @johntalbert8227

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisn1825 Same for me. Love my Concepts seat.

  • @sumbawaroyalenfieldbiking8784
    @sumbawaroyalenfieldbiking8784 Жыл бұрын

    Great review of this bike, I've done 32k on my Himmy between Indonesia, Dubai, Oman, Iran, turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, great bike

  • @FL-PHILLIP
    @FL-PHILLIP Жыл бұрын

    I have the 2022 version of this bike and loving it. The brakes get hate but mine work great. I knew about the headlight and had it replaced with a led at dealer. I use it mainly for commuting and back road wandering/camping. Its such a great bike for what it is. I have no intention on riding interstate highways. Enjoyed your review.

  • @Flamamacue
    @Flamamacue Жыл бұрын

    I think this just cinched me on one for my first bike. All I want to do is mostly low speed city commuting 70-80% of the time, but mainly desire it to go explore side roads, dirt and get out in the world a bit more with my cameras. Very little highway and where I am the highways are 100-110kmh and I have no desire to go any quicker than that anyway. The absolute perfect bike for what I want.

  • @medianode
    @medianode Жыл бұрын

    "Grab your favourite drink", sounds familiar. My heroes influencing each other 😉

  • @WoodlandsArchive
    @WoodlandsArchive Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ian! A bike Ive been curious about myself. Your reviews have an "attention to detail" that I like. Grateful you took this one aboard.

  • @Wheelo40
    @Wheelo40 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I learned more from you than any of the previous reviews I’ve seen. It is a fascinating thing about this bike. Reviewers spend the whole time reminding you about the shortcomings you also cover and then say how much they love it. It is obviously an “endearing” bike, and THAT is a special quality that is rare these days. Now, a 450 please, RE.

  • @shadowmancy9183

    @shadowmancy9183

    Жыл бұрын

    They're releasing one next year I think. Unfortunately, it's liquid-cooled rather than air-cooled, so it's not as good an ADV in my opinion (one more thing that can fail/break), but it probably gives the performance for highway riding.

  • @l.a.raustadt518

    @l.a.raustadt518

    Жыл бұрын

    It seems to be coming, they comes out maybe will buy the old school one cheaper?

  • @seaninness334
    @seaninness334 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jesse for letting us all check out your bike. It is an intriguing ride. Unfortunately it's not for me but I still admire it for multiple reasons and completely understand it is the right bike for many other riders.

  • @davidc1961utube
    @davidc1961utube Жыл бұрын

    I bought one in Ecuador, toured for 10,000 kms, and sold it easily. No problems except when I broke things riding MUCH rougher terrain than I should have. The seat was comfy for me for about 2 ot 3 hours, but the 5th hour was pretty sore. If I lived in South America permanently I would probably go CB500X. Honda doesn't sell the CRF300L, and the VStrom is $10,000 MORE! Dealers are everywhere, parts are cheap and easily available, and every tiny ass town had a mechanic that could handle most work. Loved it! Good review, and I agree with all your conclusions. Forcing you to drive off-highway is a benefit, as far as I am concerned. Cheers!

  • @solublemass
    @solublemass Жыл бұрын

    Love the intro! I have a Himmi in the same specs, it's my first bike and i'm really enjoying learning to ride with it. Has good power, fun in the corners, and soaks up a lot of bumps in the road and lets me practice a little off road with confidence.

  • @dimitriskatsoulis4986

    @dimitriskatsoulis4986

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey man I wish you all the best, riding is a passion! I want you to come back to your comment after a year of riding or so and laugh at your self for saying that this bike has good power😂

  • @l.a.raustadt518

    @l.a.raustadt518

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome !

  • @TheReidex22

    @TheReidex22

    3 ай бұрын

    How has it been? Still have it?

  • @andrewpeter6128
    @andrewpeter6128 Жыл бұрын

    Rented one in Colombia for a few days. Loved it. Especially when you avoid the motorways.

  • @austinbauman3818

    @austinbauman3818

    Жыл бұрын

    Did the same and its the perfect bike for Colombia

  • @nchance1
    @nchance1 Жыл бұрын

    Great review! As an Enfield Himalayan owner in Alaska, I can tell you this review is spot on. My number one concern with my Himalayan is the lack of power going uphill on main roads. The reason I picked the Himi was two-fold, one the seat height was very easy for a new rider like me. Secondly, the price was very affordable. The ability to pick up a proper new adventure bike for $6K was very appealing to me. All of the 5-7-year-old BMW motorcycles were going far beyond this price point.

  • @chaitanyashervegar8234

    @chaitanyashervegar8234

    4 ай бұрын

    As of Royal Enfield -450cc already launched in India 3 months back.40hp power and torquee.Now no need to complain about power issue.Digital round display with advanced features.17 litre fuel tank. Tubeless may launched in Usa as of now it has tube tire in future they launching tubeless in India also.Led headlight.Soon it will be launched in USA.

  • @davidh1314
    @davidh1314 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. Most of the issues you mentioned have been fixed with the 2022 model. Better seat, wider wind screen, no stalling, some other subtle changes too. Fun bike for sure.....

  • @mrsloisd

    @mrsloisd

    6 ай бұрын

    What about the jiggly mirrors? More sturdy?

  • @xsamp86
    @xsamp86Ай бұрын

    I went and bought one after seeing this review and I am NOT disappointed. Lovely relaxed riding on local trails & it still makes me smile on the roads that get me to them. This is me coming back to bikes after a 10 year break coming from a ktm ex400 & yes its heavier, yes its not fast but boy is is capable and comfey. If you want something that starts, stops and goes then this is fantastic. 100% though the stock brakes are being swapped for EBC HH sintered pads as they are not the best, though not nessisarily a bad thing on slippery surfaces.

  • @boomer8393
    @boomer8393 Жыл бұрын

    I was ready for another serious, thorough review, and was pleasantly surprised to find a Wes Anderson production compliments of the opening theme and Monster inspired sound effects - well done.

  • @MarshallCant
    @MarshallCant Жыл бұрын

    Great all 'round review. Nice to hear pros and cons articulated so honestly. Bravo.

  • @AndrewSmith-hy8gl
    @AndrewSmith-hy8gl Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic review Ian, of the many reviews about this motorcycle, this is truly one of the very best. THANK YOU SO MUCH. 😃👍

  • @PerfectWoopy
    @PerfectWoopy Жыл бұрын

    I think your review is spoton. I bought a 2018 model secondhand, rode it all the way to North Cape from Belgium and back. 8600 kms in total. No issues whatsoever. Perfect bike for Norwegian roads and speed limits. If I compare it to my Suzuki 1250: it's back to basics. I need to shift gears precisely. The Suzuki doesn't care what gear you're in with all the torque it has. I can change the oil myself; can't get even to the oil filter of the Suzuki. The Himalayan is my camping bike.

  • @jaykarandikar
    @jaykarandikar Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great review. I own a 2022 Himalayan (Lake Blue) and absolutely love it for all the same reasons mentioned in this video. Thanks!

  • @markhazelgrove6915
    @markhazelgrove6915 Жыл бұрын

    I had one of these from new for 2 years, and I can agree with all of this review. The bike also takes plenty of luggage without any problem, the low rev power keeps it going. Mine was totally reliable in over 20,000 miles, with very good fuel economy, and cheap to service. I notice that there are now a huge number of aftermarket and upgraded parts available (in the UK) if you want to go and stop a bit quicker, but of course we would all love to see a more powerful version from RE, hopefully without losing the many good points of the 411. Good review here as always.

  • @JohnAdams-kc8wx

    @JohnAdams-kc8wx

    10 ай бұрын

    Good to know. Can you recommend a supplier of upgrade parts?

  • @stevieneilson2451
    @stevieneilson2451 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review Ian. Love you're delivery and the way you explain things. 👏

  • @frankgonzalez1378
    @frankgonzalez1378 Жыл бұрын

    Great review!! Thanks a lot!!

  • @leonlevstik
    @leonlevstik Жыл бұрын

    This is what I was waiting for a long time. A good review

  • @mjleggieri
    @mjleggieri Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another thorough and honest review. I learned a lot about a bike that I knew nothing about.

  • @plshalpme173
    @plshalpme173 Жыл бұрын

    you could've just cut out that burp but you really thought that i needed to hear it thank you for your respect

  • @FriesyRider
    @FriesyRider Жыл бұрын

    Man, your Monster drink happening really made me laughing loud. Thanks for that and the really accurate motorbike review. I wondered if the Himalayan could be the right bike for me but you brought several things to the surface which made me realize it won't.

  • @TravelLikeWater
    @TravelLikeWater Жыл бұрын

    Nice in-depth review as always. I also owned and reviewed the Himalayan and as much as it is slow it always puts a smile on my face and I’m not worried about scratching it! So I just ride it like there’s no tomorrow minus the speed part

  • @outlandersystems552
    @outlandersystems552 Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate how unpretentious and approachable your videos are. Thanks, man.

  • @idayvueltaenmoto
    @idayvueltaenmoto Жыл бұрын

    Great review Ian! I have my second Himalayan (BS6) and I love that bike. My first Hima (BS4) convinced me that is a perfect bike only if you know what you have. The only think that I want to share to the people is that don't feel intimidated for the valve adjustment. In my first Hima I only did it at 25.000 miles (38.000 km). Now, with the new one, I didn't do it jet (5.000 miles). *I sold the BS4 with 51.000 km. In the Himalayan group I am, that is not an issue (valves adjustment). At least In Chile and southamerica. Greetings to you and all the adv fans ✌️.

  • @_Makanko_
    @_Makanko_ Жыл бұрын

    Great review. I really like how you chapter and introduce your videos, very friendly.

  • @awe5543
    @awe5543 Жыл бұрын

    Best review I've seen in a long time. Beautiful scenery. You had me with the funny bit in the beginning... I smell gas... while it's leaking out in front of the camera. It's been a while I watched a review in the entirety without skipping. Thank you!

  • @BigRockMoto

    @BigRockMoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @alexmacdonald258
    @alexmacdonald258 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a very thorough and thoughtful review Ian. We own a pair of 2021's, and while my newbie wife finds hers too tall/heavy/scary, and now rides a Yamaha XT250 which she's had lowered, I have no such problems with the Black Pearl. Slow, yeah, but I'm in no hurry (I'm 74). We have no freeways, just miles of 2 lane blacktop, and thousands of forest service roads in the Cascades, so we can take our time & explore. There's also very little to fail when out there, other than a flat tire. No electronics to fail, nothing to strand the bike miles from nowhere. If you have to have your daily adrenalin fix though, this isn't the bike you want. Night time high altitude low open parachute combat jumps gave me enough of that already. Nope this is a bike to simply enjoy the smell of the wildflowers on.

  • @martinwebster3588
    @martinwebster3588 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, great review, and I own one now and am loving it 👍

  • @kaykuri
    @kaykuri Жыл бұрын

    Sort of surprised the KLR 650 was not listed as a direct competitor to the Himalayan. I love everything the KLR and the Himalayan represent. In some ways the KLR is the solution for taller riders who like the Himalayan but it's too short. And vice versa. If the Himalayan platform survives reliably for another 10 years it will certainly be talked about in a similar category.

  • @vanjasimunko708
    @vanjasimunko708 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve had a Himalayan for 2 months now, regardless, I made myself some Gin&tonic and am ready to spare 45 mis to see what Ian has to say about this slow but beautiful and fun machine :)

  • @thecdean
    @thecdean Жыл бұрын

    Great detailed review!

  • @keithdosik
    @keithdosik Жыл бұрын

    I was starting to get scared I’d never see this video!! Can’t wait to watch

  • @Mr48374837
    @Mr48374837 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent review thanks 🙏

  • @SlowEddie
    @SlowEddie7 ай бұрын

    Great vid dude, It’s awesome seeing little blips of your personality shine through.

  • @siddharthdesai6801
    @siddharthdesai6801 Жыл бұрын

    Was just waiting for this episode. Amazing bro.

  • @pcat1378
    @pcat1378 Жыл бұрын

    I was quite suprised to see how small this bike was when you compare it with other adventure type bikes. I'm 6ft 2 But watching Itchy Boots ride one half way round the world shows its very capable!

  • @pedrovergara7594

    @pedrovergara7594

    Жыл бұрын

    This bike is primarily designed for the Indian market, where average height is lower than that of the US or Europe, so a lot of reviewers look hilarious standing next to it. This makes it so the the bike is amazing for shorter riders (like Noraly from Itchy Boots), but it may feel cramped for tall people.

  • @kennethcook432

    @kennethcook432

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pedrovergara7594 Average height for an Indian male is 5'8". Average height of an American male is 5'9". It's not really the market, the bike is just designed small.

  • @michaelbradley-yorath9682

    @michaelbradley-yorath9682

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kennethcook432 I'm 6'1" my problem is getting on the Himalayan when on sidestand, have to keep one foot on ground otherwise bike or me becomes unstable if set foot on footpeg, so it's quite precarious and have to swing my leg over the quite high rear seat and if I have the oportunity to get the bike on the centre stand, I can step on the left peg and swing over no problem. living in the country not a lot of places you can use centre stand. having said that if I can't get a good costing on pimp my bike I may upgrade to a new Himalayan or downscale to a classic

  • @fernancastillo5440
    @fernancastillo5440 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your easy, practical and straight forward comments.

  • @Ohio_Motonaut
    @Ohio_Motonaut Жыл бұрын

    I own a 2021 Himi as well and I think you nailed about everything with this bike. It was my first bike and I love it, even with its shortcomings. I would prefer more power though, mostly for inclines as I don't really ride the highways here in the US. Cheers!

  • @markgurren5814
    @markgurren5814 Жыл бұрын

    Very balanced and thorough review Ian. Enjoyed it alot. 🙏

  • @jayschesser3795
    @jayschesser3795 Жыл бұрын

    I love how you keep it real. Burping like that while filming and then losing it. I watched it twice. 🤣So funny. Your reviews are epic and so in-depth. Appreciate and love your work.

  • @andy3d1
    @andy3d1 Жыл бұрын

    Love this channel and your format for reviewing a bike.

  • @calebbrown2983
    @calebbrown2983 Жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for your take on this bike

  • @wardroland270
    @wardroland270 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ian. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

  • @tallboybass2730
    @tallboybass2730 Жыл бұрын

    The belch heard 'round the world! 🤭 Love your reviews, Ian!!

  • @simontempler3239
    @simontempler3239 Жыл бұрын

    Great review! Thanks Kip!

  • @sbsb4995
    @sbsb4995 Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent episode

  • @allans7281
    @allans7281 Жыл бұрын

    Great review you definitely hit on all the important points. I love this bike. It’s a no nonsense bike it doesn’t care what anybody thinks. I can’t stop staring at it. I’ve ridden it and it’s very comfortable and the acceleration is very linear. It’s light on its feet like you said once you get going

  • @frankmorales3471
    @frankmorales34714 ай бұрын

    I have a 2023, it's the funnest and easiest bike I have to ride. Love it!

  • @Trax_travels
    @Trax_travels Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this amazing and thorough review.

  • @shinobi-no-bueno
    @shinobi-no-bueno Жыл бұрын

    Seems perfect for my first bike, simple and not fast enough to get into serious trouble

  • @satyamas5305
    @satyamas5305 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You for that Intro !

  • @artiecisneros4691
    @artiecisneros4691 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an excellent review.

  • @navalukthrasher9269
    @navalukthrasher9269 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, and demo. Thank you from Canada.

  • @DC-dl6sm
    @DC-dl6sm Жыл бұрын

    Great review. I had one and loved it. If I had more time to get places I’d have kept it, once you’re off the motorways it’s great.

  • @gauvardhan
    @gauvardhan Жыл бұрын

    You're one of the best motorcycle reviewers. I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @BigRockMoto

    @BigRockMoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @gator1984atcomcast
    @gator1984atcomcast Жыл бұрын

    Impressive review. I’m going to test ride one.

  • @billhubble8184
    @billhubble8184 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t expect to buy this bike since I am locked into Hondas, but I do enjoy the variety and depth of your reviews. Definitely a subscriber. Keep up the good work!

  • @stimsonromano2258
    @stimsonromano2258 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome review and thanks for sharing big love from Australia 😊

  • @tomg8673
    @tomg8673 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for your Versys 300 review Thanks again for all the hard work

  • @Geshmaal
    @Geshmaal Жыл бұрын

    Love this bike, probably going to get one soon because I'm sick of my 1000cc sports tourer and this is basically its antithesis. It will definitely need a change in philosophy when it comes to where I ride, but IMO it makes me skip non-fun roads (motorways) and instead traverse the countryside. I live in the UK so pretty much any point in the country is still accessible within a day and this bike makes our narrow, bumpy country lanes a pleasure to ride along.

  • @vojtablbosti747

    @vojtablbosti747

    Жыл бұрын

    It is great for rural roads.

  • @dry509

    @dry509

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you saying the Himalayan is perfect for your roads? I am in Texas with lots of straight flat roads? Wonder if the Hinayana bike would be too slow?

  • @Geshmaal

    @Geshmaal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dry509 tbf if you only have flat straight roads around you I don't think any bike will be particularly exciting, if that was genuinely the only choice I probably wouldn't ride at all.

  • @HavingAnAverageWeeke

    @HavingAnAverageWeeke

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@dry50960 mph is plenty for Texas farm roads

  • @dry509

    @dry509

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HavingAnAverageWeeke thanks for the feedback.

  • @andrewrollin3506
    @andrewrollin3506 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting note about the shift lever. I've dumped my Himalayan twice, both left side washouts, once on snow and once on soft gravel. Both times, the shift lever folded up over the peg. Both times, I backed off the linkage, folded it back, and readjusted. No bends, no damage that I could detect. I'm starting to believe that the engineers designed this into the linkage as a damage prevention measure. VERY interesting. Further, the bike is absolutely rideable and shiftable with the lever folded up like that. Just gotta kick it with your toe or heel.

  • @DamnItAnupaM
    @DamnItAnupaM Жыл бұрын

    Best Intro Of the bike i have seen in long time Its Quirky🙏

  • @ericweber1969
    @ericweber1969 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent review as always!

  • @NeoRimeOnline
    @NeoRimeOnline Жыл бұрын

    Hey Ian. Great work once again. You always over-deliver on your content. I can't wait to watch your upcoming videos.

  • @BigRockMoto

    @BigRockMoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @waynemitchelson5152
    @waynemitchelson5152 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Ian, been awaiting for your impressions on the Himalayan.. Really appreciate your findings 👍🏼

  • @BigRockMoto

    @BigRockMoto

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @robbieandbeckie
    @robbieandbeckie Жыл бұрын

    Another great video, Ian. Keep up the good work. I hope Honda lets you do an early Transalp review!

  • @dougschneider5948
    @dougschneider5948 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent review

  • @brettroman3218
    @brettroman3218 Жыл бұрын

    Very honest review Mate! Thanks

  • @markoilic3443
    @markoilic34432 ай бұрын

    Best review on internet about himalayan 411 🙌🏻

  • @vrwCHENEY
    @vrwCHENEY Жыл бұрын

    I own a 22 and I love it... best review

  • @auroratours6716
    @auroratours6716 Жыл бұрын

    Finally🙏Thanks for another splendid review.

  • @BigRockMoto

    @BigRockMoto

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @n6rcan
    @n6rcan Жыл бұрын

    Probably putting this on my wishlist

  • @lisaaz2120
    @lisaaz2120 Жыл бұрын

    this is the perfect bike for my area. roads with max speed of 45mph and 25mph and tons of trails to explore.

  • @lilbo1Y1

    @lilbo1Y1

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out Itchy Boots here on KZread. I think it was season one that she bought one and road it from India to the Netherlands.

  • @rosslevitates
    @rosslevitates Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great review and top reviewer! This is the best review I’ve seen on the Himalayan, bar none. Here in New Zealand the RE brand has almost achieved a cult status with the Himalayan right up there. Personally I’m looking at the Scram as a local runabout for both sealed and unsealed roads……BUT having said that I just have to check out the Himmy a bit more in-depth. Cheers! 42:51

  • @manudiaz9113
    @manudiaz911311 ай бұрын

    I love this motorcycle, its timeless style, simplicity, robustness, ease, comfort, that sound makes me fall in love and it has something special that most motorcycles don't have, I don't know what it is but it seemed special to me when I tried it, I honestly regret it. not having bought it and instead I bought a voge 650 dsx also single cylinder with 48 hp and a good 60 nm torque and with good conditions both on the road and in the field, in addition to being very equipped as standard and even so I am still in love with the Himalayan .

  • @shurhongukire4306
    @shurhongukire4306 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the review from a professional ! i also owned this bike with the same color variant

  • @sig7983
    @sig79839 ай бұрын

    monster energy!! thank you so much for not editing out 🤣 seriously tho great review, helped me to choose, the BMW 310.....👍

  • @tdock86
    @tdock869 ай бұрын

    I love my Himi and this is such a great quality review. When I think of a highway I feel like the Himalayan is a deafening, vibrating pushbike with zero safely overtaking options.

  • @toltod
    @toltod Жыл бұрын

    Nice review. I own an XT250 and the power in accelerating seems very similar. And surprisingly they are both similar in price. Really need to make that 650 Himalayan / Scrambler combo. Thank you Jesse for lending your bike out for this review.

  • @volkoff6357

    @volkoff6357

    Жыл бұрын

    They are releasing a liquid cooled 450 version making 40 HP next year.

  • @paul_london
    @paul_london Жыл бұрын

    Good review!

  • @ggs0605
    @ggs0605 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like I just read “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. “ Nice review!

  • @maytronix7201
    @maytronix7201 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review Ian, welp... the Royal Enfield looks to be what I imagined. Have never ridden one but I think we all have friends that do. Its kind of a romantic piece of kit... like an old movie. Smiles for miles. Looking at it during your review... it certainly reminds me of of an early generation scrambler. Albeit a nostalgic one... modernish bike with old lineage. Thanks 🤙

  • @connorg7930
    @connorg7930 Жыл бұрын

    Imagine lending someone your bike for a review and then they go ahead and put the bike on its side, leak gas and bend your gear shift lever

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