HUGE Shout out to Royal Enfield for sending the Scram out for me to check out! It's a fun little bike, and I can't wait to see what else they have up their sleeves for 2023

@trailruntim

Жыл бұрын

I sure hope they send you one of those new beautiful 650 cruisers they just brought to the market.

@YooperDanKulka

Жыл бұрын

How about you put a ski on the front and snow track on the back!!!!

@DrDezaro

Жыл бұрын

Apparently the CRF300L is way better than the CB500X

@nathanhenry.

Жыл бұрын

I'm a big RE fan. I think they are way ahead of everyone else.

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanhenry. That’s a stretch. Do you own one?

The only trick RE missed out on was I wished they’d backed itchy boots a couple of years back. She was the person who showed the world that the bike was fit for purpose , they missed out on a brilliant brand ambassador.

@John_Ridley

Жыл бұрын

True but honestly she was ready to step up her skills to more than what RE is really capable of. She's in a good place on the Honda Rally now.

@shadowmancy9183

Жыл бұрын

She's also supposedly refused sponsorship for which bike she rides, so she can make the trips however she wants. I kinda want to see her do a Lower 48 adventure on a Harley, just for a "true American experience".

@davidmatthews3093

Жыл бұрын

After riding the CRF 250 in South Africa Noraly realised that the Honda was far better suited to her needs. She used the Royal Enfield first because she started her love of motorcycle travel in India where it was the obvious choice. Thank God she will never feel the need to ride in straight lines on. Harley.

@JinSakai_Kuroudo

Жыл бұрын

RE is a typical Indian patriarchal company, they’re all about being macho. They’ll never use a woman until this CEO leaves

@RumblePirate

Жыл бұрын

Don't take credit off the new owners and CEO Aditya

I own a Himalayan and i live in rural Argentina. I use my bike to go hunting and fishing near my farm, check the fences, at least once a month i ride 300km one way to see my family in the sierras. The chassis and engine in this bike work perfectly well, very reliable and easy to maintain, not too uncomfortable either. I will always have a good word to say about Royal Enfield because they are one of the very few brands that price their bikes reasonably here in Argentina, so I'm not objective, but i really like the bike.

@creepy448

Жыл бұрын

You're not alone

@MauriceTarantulas

Жыл бұрын

I'll third it!

@edwardkaminsky8142

8 ай бұрын

@@MauriceTarantulas 4th here Maurice!

@MauriceTarantulas

8 ай бұрын

@@edwardkaminsky8142 You stuck on any crash bars? Am still on fence re Givis vs Stock.

@edwardkaminsky8142

8 ай бұрын

@MauriceTarantulas I didn't put any on because Ironically enough, I thought I was going to do more off-roading. 95% is black top. I saw on videos that the Givi bars get in the way of the oil filter. I only put front bags on the front bars. Everything else is stock. Finally got the Throttle position sensor set properly and this Himalayan runs like a dream. I lie awake in bed waiting for the sun to come up. More of a draw than the drums lately. Ride Safe

I love Royal Enfield! They are not trying to be anything they are not! They are an afforadable, quality brand punching out classic designed motorcycles for the common man! Thank you Royal Enfield, & I want a SCRAM!

I bought the Himalayan for a summer commuter bike here in Chicago, some of my commute is on 55 mph roads and it handles it just fine. I used to have a Suzuki Bandit 1200 and it had a ton of power but you really can’t use it anywhere and if you do then you’re probably braking the speed limit by a ridiculous amount. This bike is so much fun to ride, you can rev the piss out of it to give you that sensation but not get yourself into trouble, plus I find myself exploring different routes because I can handle gravel roads and off road just fine. Another guy at work has a Harley and people always stop and look at my bike and tell me it’s cool and just ignore his bike. One of the biggest selling points for me is it’s super easy to work on, I did an oil & filter change and a valve adjustment while sipping my morning coffee. I don’t see what all the hate is about, would I want to take this on a cross country trip on interstates? Probably not, but I did all that when I was a much younger man and if I need to go that far or take a ton of stuff with me then that’s what a car is for (or if I had a pickup or a small utility trailer I’d bring it along to go exploring). People here talk about buying something used for cheaper or the same price, then go ahead, I’d bet that used RE motorcycles will be even cheaper down the road but for the money you spent on a used bike I have something brand new, I know I’m the only one who’s ridden it and it was broken in properly, I can work on it myself with basic hand tools, and it has a 2 year warranty, what’s to hate about that?

@nonsononessunooko4066

Жыл бұрын

that was it is all about cheap simple and vintage design not anyone can afford to have a damn huge loan on a bike and just to spend thousand in manteinance

@richardjones3112

Жыл бұрын

Great comment.👍

@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm

10 ай бұрын

Ppl has crossed europe on 50cc scooters and you think this scram411 is not capable of crossing USA? Come on!

@jordanblair5410

10 ай бұрын

Same reason why I sold my Kaw ZRX1200R -- it's frustrating to ride at legal speeds, so why even have it? When I hop on my Suzuki Van Van 200, I realize that the Himmy isn't so slow after all.

You made me a fan a while ago. I like the RE concept. Make it good. Make it affordable. Keep it simple.

@stubbingtonmarigold3032

Жыл бұрын

There is a chunk of riders who just want what this is, a leisurely, under 60 mph simple ride. Like maybe a grandpa who lives 2 miles from the mailbox and has grandchildren, or maybe a kid In the country.

@shadow_realm47

Жыл бұрын

@@stubbingtonmarigold3032 It's great for the country and B roads. Super fun for someone who doesn't have the sport bike or Harley itch.

@edwardkaminsky8142

9 ай бұрын

​@@shadow_realm47Harley has the new 440 adventure bike. Love to see that reviewed by a big name. Triumph 440 also. Both adventure bikes.

@shadow_realm47

9 ай бұрын

@@edwardkaminsky8142 I have the Triumph 400 on order bro! I'll get delivery next month maybe 😫

I think if you want a bike that easily does 70 and just ride it like you would probably drive a family car then it is a great bike. I had a 750 but I realised I never really went over 80 or accelerated hard often. The only thing I miss about the 750 is those fast overtakes. But mostly they were overtakes that I didn't need to be doing as I was already doing the speed limit. I get the buzz of fast acceleration but i got it out of my system and this bike fits the bill for me now.

@arfreeman11

Жыл бұрын

That is exactly where I'm at. I have the INT650 and I'm not looking to go 100mph or do crazy fast overtakes anymore. I just really enjoy the ride and its the kind of bike that makes you look back at it every time you walk away just because it's so nice to look at.

@Geshmaal

Жыл бұрын

This is it, I don't really get any pleasure from riding above 70mph, it's not about adrenaline for me so as someone who rides alone the Himalayan is just enough bike for me. Down the line I will probably end up getting something bigger again to enable me to take a passenger, but for now I'm enjoying put putting about.

i honestly don't understand 75 MPH not being fast enough. I don't go 80-100 in my car, and it would be far more pleasant at that speed. I have my least fun riding above 70 MPH. Its windy, usually not scenic and just not fun. Maybe if I liked the giant cowled couches like Goldwings and Harleys, but I like mostly naked bikes and cruisers. I'd rather ride under 65 MPH which is so much more fun and pleasant

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

There's a lot of kids commenting here. Most probably don't even ride.

@drew5337

3 ай бұрын

​@chrispekel5709 and I promise 99% of the scram hate is from people that have never even seen one much less ridden one.

It's a good motorcycle. We ride because we love to ride. Slow, fast, or in between. I ride my 07' Sportster every day in Michigan, and I wish the thing was 100 lbs lighter! That Royal Enfield looks like a really good fit for a lot of people. (me too) I'm 60yrs down the road, and over powered motorcycles are a zero. I've owned and operated some really strong, fast, scary bikes ; ridden way past the limit on many county roads. The best time I've ever had riding was going fast on a "normal" motorcycle. That way, you test your riding skills and experience the joy of riding for yourself. Isn't that what it's all about? Thanks for sharing. J.

I hear you loud and clear! I had a Honda CB300R for a while when I was "in between" big bikes and it was a hoot! As you quite rightly pointed out you can't rely on outright power to pull you through a corner so you have to adapt your riding style. The result is loads of fun. It's all about conservation of momentum and carrying appropriate corner speed - a skill that we might have forgotten a little bit as we've moved up through the power charts. Great write up Spite!

My favorite bikes were a 1976 Triumph Bonneville - if taught me how to work in and fix pretty much everything, and a modern Vespa ET4 150. The Vespa was amazing. Practical, Comfortable and easy to maintain. Frequently rode/commuted on the highway. My wife and I actually rode from San Diego to Hollywood, short trafficked highway rides (easy lane splitting), and scenic route 1 up the coast. I totally get the ‘management’ of momentum at 65+ . But most of the time (in SoCal), congested freeways translate to slower speeds. The 411 seems like a blend of my two favorite rides.

I have a modified Himalayan and enjoy every second I spend on it. She’s not fast but does what she’s supposed to do. I commute on it (and my other bikes) which involves a stretch of 70mph. It handles it just fine but taps out at 84mph (that’s redline in 5th). It’s a fun bike, not a great bike but it’s a bike that is seriously a joy to ride. I really wish they would make a Super Himalayan like they did the Super Meteor.

This motorcycle struck me as a very fun scoot when I saw it on the showroom floor, and look at that, you had fun with it! Nice job on the dirt with the 411, it’s very obvious you are getting better and more comfortable in the dirt. Looks like a fun bike!

Clicked here for the pretty bike, stayed for the excellent review. I really like the experience you bring to the table, noticing all the little things that most reviewers would gloss over

I have ridden bikes for over 30 years (I don't own a car and never have) and the Scram has attracted more positive comments than any of my other bikes (mostly cruisers). I don't use the tripper and the fuel gauge is rubbish but apart from that, it is a great bike.

@Geshmaal

Жыл бұрын

If you keep your expectations low the Tripper is actually handy, it's not perfect but the fact that it's just there ready to go means it's really convenient if you want to go point to point quickly.

@polerin

2 ай бұрын

What do you think about it vs a RE classic 350 for a first bike that I might occasionally have ~20 miles on a 60 mph interstate once I feel more comfortable? I am 42, uninterested in high speed riding, and have just always wanted the flying sensation.

@haxan6663

2 ай бұрын

The 350 and the 411 will both hit 60mph so I would go for the one that you like the look of. I use mine for daily 20 mile commute but this is all on city roads. I have taken it on the motorway, where it will get to 70mph but I wouldn't want to be doing that on a regular basis.

@polerin

2 ай бұрын

@@haxan6663 thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it :)

Better praise than a versys. Here we go.

@englishsteel-nz6im

Жыл бұрын

The Versys is boring but 10x the bike of this rust bucket junk LOL

@houseofroos

Жыл бұрын

“I’m having a lot of fun on this bike out here, and I’m not just saying it.” (because RE sent it to me and we had a secret handshake)

@captainpugwash788

Жыл бұрын

@@houseofroos people like you can’t be pleased. How else do you expect KZreadrs to regularly get their hands on bikes to review for you??

@ericweber1969

Жыл бұрын

@@englishsteel-nz6im but then you’d also have to look at the versys. Ugh.

@spitescorner

Жыл бұрын

They just sent me the bike, I can say whatever I want. On paper the versys is a better bike, but I'd rather ride this all day every day over a versys

Its only too slow for people who’s ego demand excess and for the reviewers who dont actually contribute to the industry by spending their own money to buy anything. Judging by the numbers they sell, well more than enough people find them adequate.

Thank you so much! This was an amazing review! I am totally sold on it! It looks great too!

Great video for the understanding of what you think of the bike. I bought my W800 Café due to a online youtuber, and he was 100 percent on target. So I would also trust yours as you have put it through the paces. Nice job

Hey Spite, great review. It's great to see you doing your own thing. Being honest and transparent will get you a long way.

@just_one_opinion

Жыл бұрын

(Shoutout to himalayan for providing me "free" bike)

@phil4986

Жыл бұрын

@@just_one_opinion It's a loaner bike and Spite didn't give a glowing review. He gave it an honest review as a great city bike and an ok off-roader. Others here in the comments section who actually live with these bikes, love them and I've seen those kinds of reviews everywhere. Used Japanese bikes are available at the same price but if you want a rugged, simple new bike this is a great option.

Great review!

I will be getting one hopefully in the spring as a second bike to explore gravel and forest roads , so thanks for the review.

I use the Tripper all the time in my Meteor 350. But it is better for urban use than road travelling. For that I have a Quad Lock and my Samsung Note 20. The software side has been updated and it is much more functional now. I wish the tripper could use different watch (analog) faces when is is not navigating, though. Good video, bring the Meteor 350 review man!

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC

Жыл бұрын

Not really a fan of the tripper. It’s very gimmicky. Could be because I’m used to my Zumo XT. I’ll probably remove my tripper and put something else in that spot. Oil temp and pressure maybe.

@MorryOnTheFence

Жыл бұрын

I gave up on the tripper on my Meteor. It's just not reliable or easy enough to use to justify using it over my phone with Google maps on a quadlock. The clocks being out of synch from each other also drives me crazy 😂

@TabJoy7

11 ай бұрын

The Meteor 350 is such a comfrotable ride!

5:09 Excellent review. Straight forward and to your opinion on the bikes performance. Let’s us make our minds if the bike is a good choice...

75 is fast enough for me but I’m older don’t have a desire to break higher.

Nice vid!

Love the looks

I owned a Himalayan for a year and just got rid of it because it simply cannot cope with the traffic in my area (Texas). Speed limits are 70-75mph (even on the backroads) and these bikes just cannot do it. They are perfect for backroads, around town, and offroad if you can stay at around 60mph or less, but anything other than that they just cannot cope.

What a really interesting coincidence. A certain other Tuber posted a video about the same time..., has 1+ million subs but has the same # of views in the same amount of time online as Spite has with 10% of the subs. Kudos. 🍻

Well, I liked your review, best one I've seen! I'm glad you liked the bike, I like it too!

It might have scrambler styling, but it's a town bike at heart. In England, town roads are full of holes and sunken drain covers, so this style of bike is ideal (except for the lake of storage).

Dam bro, I forgot that you had your own channel and I missed out on a few videos you made because your channel name wasn’t ringing a bell! I miss your voice, IQ, and opinions. Good shit bro! Keep it up!

Too slow for the US, no, too slow for people with big ego problems, yes.

You are such a great teller! I probably will buy this as a starter before Gucci TT

I love what RE are doing, they get it. My old Harley is not a fan of highway speeds, that’s ok, neither am I. We stay on the back roads and make the journey part of the goal🤙

Spite you rock dude

You said it, why I like small cc engines because you gotta time your movements more to keep momentum and that takes a lot of skill with short gears ⚙️

@just_one_opinion

Жыл бұрын

And a thin wallet. Otherwise you would buy a bike you want...no?

@chrishart8548

Жыл бұрын

I don't like small engines. When I overtake something which is sometimes the case I want to get it done as fast and safe as possible. Often people claim 47hp is enough. It is unless you need to overtake something. It doesn't build speed very fast at all. It will go the speed you require it just won't ever get to that speed very fast.

@shivamseth6107

Жыл бұрын

@@just_one_opinion 350 or 400 cc is not so less , it can easily go 100 km per hour , i personally love huge bikes and power machines but i feel useless of so much that power , i have only one life so i don't want die by going 200 km / h or more , am i right ?

This is a pretty slick ride. Their 650 would be absolutely killer in it.

@darkiee69

Жыл бұрын

Their new liquid cooled 450 will have almost the same power as the air cooled 650. It's estimated to give about 40 hp vs 47 hp.

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be the same bike

@FuglyStick

Жыл бұрын

​@@chrispekel5709They said the same thing about the Indian Scout, didn't hurt it.

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

@@FuglyStick I was replying to the OP who was saying the scram should have a totally different engine in it - that can't happen as the frame wouldn't accommodate the twin as it's totally different size. So it would be so different as to be a different bike altogether. Now, if you're taking a bore increase or whatever that's a different story

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

@@darkiee69 7 hp is substantial enough to feel on a bike

I drove a motercycle with 20 hp (vstar 250) about 5k miles on the highway a few years ago. It's not a left lane bike but it does work fine. I did a few road trips in Texas to OKLAHOMA

@stubbingtonmarigold3032

Жыл бұрын

Man people fly on those empty Texas country roads, I wouldn’t wanna do it

@haxan6663

Жыл бұрын

Back in the 90s I used an MZ 250 for a 70 mile commute, 5 days per week for about 9 months, with no issues.

I really hope they'll send you a Super Meteor 650. I'm so hyped for that bike.

@spitescorner

Жыл бұрын

I am dying to try one out. That would be killer.

I would say it's pretty good looking. However I like anything that comes in a white/red/black colourway. That colour combo is just so good!! The new Honda Hornet in that same colourway is another great example.

Prior to delivery, I asked the dealer to install DP sintered brake pads on my '22 Himi, and the bike brakes very well. Front brake performance seriously improved for around $30. I could see someone also upgrading the master and rear cylinders and/or swapping out the standard brake lines for braided. Btw, no squealing with the DPs. 100 percent quiet. Love the bike. Very chill compared to my highly modified Sportster 1200 that always wants to jump out of the gate and always wants to go way faster than the speed limits! Love both the RE and the Harley. Like any bikes, you can spend as much as you like modifying them, or just enjoying as is. Plenty of "top mods" videos out there for recommendations from folks that own them.

The more I ride mine the more I enjoy it. At first I had trouble getting up to, and keeping, it at around 80. Now I hit the limiter at 85 all the time(cam & exhaust). You cant zip ahead of someone with a quick flick but other than that it handles the highway fine. I ride my Monkey on the hwy plenty and still pass TONS of people easily. My brakes havent seemed too bad but I have some new pads coming in so we'll see how they feel after that. I think it'll help tremendously. I believe they are removing the tripper due to people using phones and other gps units. The thing I hate about it is that it brightens for "day" mode at 7am which is a little too early and it ends up shining right up at you. Will be worse once time changes. RE replied to me once and then never again even after a follow up.

It’s like coming off my Concours14 or even the Road King onto my F650GS…. You gotta plan ahead for all sorts of things… it requires a totally different mindset as you’re riding. They’re all fun in their own way, stay up on 2 wheels and stay safe!

This vs the versys 300 is no contest. The versys will leave it behind every time. Better breaks, better engine, better built in wind protection and removable luggage, full dash, great sound.. I'm disappointed in the blind hate for the versys. I have a T7 myself, and I tried the Himalayan and found it very top heavy in comparison. The versys is weightless compared to it.

@mociczyczki

Жыл бұрын

he say about hees preferention i quees 😉👌🏻 versys 300 have way more powerful engine 40 vs 24 hp at similar weight so naturally it be accelerate way better than scran 411 or himalayan 411 but beside this it all come to preferention if we exclude only acceleration point of view up to 6-7 k rpm himalayan scram generate more power so have better lowend but in race not a chance vs versys 300 👋🏻

Let’s get some love for the recall that royal enfield issued yesterday over break issues!!! YOU DID IT SPITE!!!!

Honestly I would like a ~40HP engine for the Himalayan. Would make it a lot more desirable. Also I would take the Versys 300 any day over the scram, more power which lets it handle highways better, and all around more useful.

@Kenkalsi

Жыл бұрын

Re450 otw.

im 74 years old been riding a long time. got rid of ny last bike because im not into cruising on the interstates, i like to ride i live in a rural area of ny state. and for kicking around town i got a scram. it handles very well a blast to ride. reliable .

Royal Enfield says that the Himalayan Scram 411 is supposed to essentially be the "street version" of the regular Himalayan. It's not actually meant to be a dedicated off-road bike. The regular Himalayan is supposed to be the off-roader, it would seem.

I just realized you might be in Austin. LOL. Been there a few times on company business. Great video. Keep up the good work.

Looks like a good small town bike to hit up backroads and get around on the farm with

Seams like a great bike for a college kid as suggested. Awesome learner. Spite Rules!

Loved the review, neither wonderRE gave you a loan. Honest and as you pointed out what a fun bike you can justify getting as the saving on car and tons more fun.

Thanks for the video! The closest Interstate to me is over 90 miles away. The highways are 55 MPH too. Thinking about getting one of these just ride around in the country twisties and dirt roads. Don't need to go 140, do stopies, nor wheelies. Just want to ride peacefully with the ability to go off the beaten path but not pure speed dirt biking.

A 650 Super Scrambler or Super Himmy that can keep up on the highway would be great, especially if they went back to a tachometer, if Royal Enfield can keep them in stock. Most offroad capable 500-700cc bikes are unobtainium where I live besides the DR 650 and the KLR.

Momentem - it's the key to all riding - Back in the 1960's, in Winnipeg, we were able to get a sub-100cc motorcycle licence at age 14 - so we all did and got little bkes - mine was a 1966 85cc Kawasaki 2 stroke single "Scrambler" style bike. With 10.5 claimed HP, and topping out at 60-ish mph, momentem was the only way to ride. We always made every effort to keep the throttle cranked and touching the brakes - never ! We tried riding across the city without stopping, or putting your feet down...there was a 1/2 dozen of us young hooligan riders at our school, and by the end of high school, we had all moved on to DT-1's after we turned 16. In my senior year, I had 1 of 5 DT-1's in the parking lot, and it was wheelie time after school heading out!

I'm about to buy a Royal Enfield Himalayan and I have no delusions about taking it on the highway for very long. 🤣

I see this 411 as a 2nd bike. its priced pretty well for a bike to putt around on and thrash around lol. I agree that the motor in the svart 401 is Tons Of FUN!

Nice looking especially for the MSRP

I'm in my second year of Scram 411 ownership, and you nailed the "best user" for this bike. I'm (still) a noob, this is my first bike, I live in a town where I spend virtually no time on the Interstate (Boise, Idaho), and there are tons of fire and logging roads to explore 15 minutes away in the foothills. This is the perfect "riding around town, with occasional trips to the woods" bike. I would highly recommend it as a first bike for just about anyone. I would NOT recommend it for anyone who needs that interstate speed or who is a very experienced rider.

I cannot unsee the pokee ball with those colors

I own a Enfield Classic 500 and I rode a Himalayan in the mountains for 10 days. It could handle anything but on the highway it was a wee bit underpowered. I am waiting for the 450 Scram which should be a better fit for me.

I really love the design of the Scram in that red and white color scheme, but the 411 engine feels a bit redundant now that they have the new 350's going. If you don't have to deal with dirt roads the cheaper Hunter 350 is a better choice I reckon. Even then, I think that if I'm gonna buy a RE for my first bike, I'd get a 650.

@Vicezz

Жыл бұрын

Royal is building a new 450cc for Himalayan and Scram, i think it's going to launch next year

@EveryWhichWayButLost

10 ай бұрын

Nov 23 In Aus

I had the Himalayan and eventually had to chop it in for something with more oomph when my commute started to involve a lot of highway riding. It and the Scram are great bikes to ride, friendly, reassuring, solid, but just too goddamn slow. Back roads and off road are where these bikes are built for, it's where they thrive. If they made one with some more power, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

@virupakshawalla5734

7 ай бұрын

They have made the 452 and gets good reviews. Itchy feet took prototype through Ladakh etc. Beautiful scenery makes them worth a watch and she seemed to like it. Losing some of that simplicity though in liquid cooled

Royal Enfield is keeping their bikes underpowered to improve the quality. Lower power means the bike will not get stressed and the motor and transmission will last longer and they can keep the price down. A water cooled engine will produce at least 10 more hp min but also increase the cost and stress the frame and transmission. I do think the 1 cylinder bikes are a tad bit underpowered, for the price, but the 650 motor hits the sweet spot and a 650cc version of this bike would be amazing!! 45hp is all any middle weight motorcycle will ever need.

You know, this was very kind to what is fundamentally a very lackluster motorcycle. However, I have to say in my stable I still find myself grabbing this over triumph or Yamaha to take out and thrash on. It is kind of the truest scrambler. It is not as fast as a sport bike, or as comfortable as a touring, or as equipped as an adventure bike, or as capable as a dual sport dirtbike. As a Swiss Army knife, though, it goes anywhere and does anything. I never worry about getting sidetracked down a dirt road or bouncing around town or how easy it is to fix on the roadside or damaging it while goofing off. Every single other bike I own works better than this one but this one does everything.

Great to be able to hear the motor. Buut just for me I would love to know the speed in MPH. I have the 2013 Scram 411 and my engine sounds like it is coming apart at 60mph. I've ridden 500 miles and have yet to go over 60mph because I scared the motor will not handle it.

The lack of speed/learning to carry speed is something I found during my time on 125cc's here in the UK. I was on a CBT license (restricted to 125cc, no highways, no passenger, must have an 'L-Plate' displayed) and when your absolute top speed is 75mph and the realistic, usable top speed is 65-70mph, on faster roads, you learn how to maintain momentum and plan WAAAYYY ahead. Making an overtake of a lorry doing 56mph on a two-lane, 60mph road requires very effective planning if you want to avoid a car parked up your butt getting rather annoyed. In fact, when I got my full license, I found our highways easy, because the bike I was on had so much more overtake potential but I was still programmed to plan my moves based on little to no additional pace. It's one of the reasons I'm a big advocate of the A2 license; younger/less experienced riders can access something cool that suits their tastes without being stuck with either a 125, or something insane.

My Honda Super Cub is only 10 hp and its fine for me but anything above 55 was a no go so around town it was perfect!

Thinking you should review the Genuine Motorcycle 400, would love to see your take on it.

A great looking bike!

I would love to hear more on your comparison with the svartpillen. I guessed that the svart is generally a bit better but thoughts on use cases would be interesting to hear since it seems most of the RE fans have never sat on the Svart. I like the look of the Scram a bit more but I'm sure the extra HP comes in handy.

@max-zv7sf

Жыл бұрын

I'm not Spite, obviously, but here it goes. Fundamentally, the Svart is a street bike with more aggressive tires, the Scram is an adv bike ( or a dual sport) with fancy styling. The Scram has a very strong and repairable steel dual cradle frame ( early Himalayans were problematic, now the issues are fixed), the Svart uses the engine as a stressed part of its structure, good for weight reduction, but risky for off-roading. The Svart develops significantly more power (44hp vs 25hp), but the Scram has more torque at lower rpm, which is good if you're stuck or slowly climbing a rocky hill. The tank of the scram can take you 1,6 times as far as the Svart, really big difference for me. Of relative importance is the fact that the Royal Enfield engine can use a lower grade of fuel than the Husqvarna due to the lower compression and rpm, it's important for me because i live in a developing country and in the future i might ride to Brazil and use their pure ethanol fuel... ( Dont bring fancy engines in areas prone to flooding, some pumps deliberately sell water damaged fuel to passer-bys and tourists) I find the seat if both bikes pretty uncomfortable, but i threw a couple thicknesses of sheepskin on my Royal Enfield and that solved the problem. I dont own a Svartpilen so i don't know if the issue is fixable. That being said, almost everything else is better on the Svart, the power, the brakes, the tires that don't betray you in the wet, headlights that are actually good, advanced electronics, nible and flickable dynamics, in some versions you even have adjustable suspensions and i think the Svart looks absolute killer. Overall the Husky felt much more premium to me, but still can't justify the fact that one costs more than double of what i paid for my Royal Enfield.

I daily on a himalayan at ~75mph by freeway but I changed the cams, air intake and exhaust.

As long as it can hit 60-75, you're good

Like my 22KLR, these bikes are like full size mopeds, remember the fun you had. thanks

People ride groms/cubs, etc and never moan about 8hp. People want to moan all the time about an Enfield. Plenty of power as long as you’re not expecting to win a drag race. Enfield’s used to be massive turds with their old single 500 bikes. Engines were tough as nails, but the rest of the bikes were awful and the metallurgy was extremely bad. The new generation of Enfield’s are a totally different beast. The 411/650 bikes are world class build quality and the engines are bulletproof. Glad to see Enfield getting the positive credit they deserve

Looking for my 1st bike. I’m in Texas (Dallas) and we do have a lot of really great secondary and tertiary roads…state highways and farm-to-market roads. Yeah, they may take you a bit longer than the interstate, but where’s the fun if you’re skimping on the trip?

About the tripper not working, if you have your phone on a battery saver mode and close your screen, it turns off your background location checks, effectively rendering any kind of navigation useless.

Has a neat exhaust system

me at 25, living on my own, don't make a lot of money watching this review after going to the dealership and sitting on a multitude of bikes just to find the scram 411. I like it most in terms of sitting on it, just being comfortable is a big deal for me compared to the Himalayan witch was very uncomfortable. Mind you I don't have my motorcycle license yet. I enjoy your review and thankyou for the modest review compared to a few others that seem to be a bit more aggressive of not liking this bike. Im ok with it not being a speed demon or alot of flare if I felt the need to get the kit I may do that. But for my first bike it beats the idea of a Honda shadow.

I loved my Himalayan (I got it thanks to you) if only I lived in a place that doesn't require you to get on a freeway, I'd have kept it. But Cali will be Cali

As far as maintenance goes there is going to be more as compared to it’s similar sized Japanese counterparts. Valve checks/adjustments and oil changes are ever 3k miles, after the 1st 600 mile service. The good thing is because we are dealing with ancient equipment it’s all really easy to do yourself.

I love the 360 cam Narwhal tooth

How did you feel with the shift? Does it get hard to move mainly when you try to shift to 1st from neutral or from 1st to 2nd ? TYhanks guys!

I own this bike, that riding 40-50 mph is spot on

Oh man thanks for answering my question Spite. Also not surprised the CEAT tires couldn't hack it in the mud. It seems like the first mod for any new RE should be to ditch the CEAT tires....A quick and easy upgrade to really showcase what these great bikes can do!

@romeldias

Жыл бұрын

The CEATs on the Himalayan and the SCRAM are very different...the SCRAM has 60-40 road-biased tyres...which is why they arent the best off-road!

@victoriazero8869

Жыл бұрын

Honestly the stock tires on all small ADVs are not trustworthy. They're very much the first upgrade you want.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

Жыл бұрын

Good tyres for the road.

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC

Жыл бұрын

@@romeldias I replaced the CEATs on my Himalayan with less than 800 miles on them. CEATs are pretty bad compared to other tires.

@romeldias

Жыл бұрын

@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC it just depends on what temperatures the bike is being used in. The CEATs are Indian made with a higher temp compound..which makes them not as good in lower temps. Definitely not the greatest....but they do do the job :)

I think a consideration not mentioned is that the 411 sips regular fuel.

@spitescorner

Жыл бұрын

That's a great point! It doesn't need high compression gas. You can pretty much run it on moonshine

The 411 would be perfect in the Meteor. It struggles to maintain 60 with the 350 and 20 HP. Then bump the 411 bikes up to 500 and they will top out at 80 and be happy at 70 running all day long. While the rest of the world is fine without the extra displacement, the US roads and wide open spaces really need it.

Really amazed that Royal Enfield hasn't upscaled their offroad line to incorporate a 650cc option for US markets yet .

@adityan3208

7 ай бұрын

It's coming brother, it's on the cards

You have to turn the key off to reset the tripper. I am thinking an on / off switch on the navigation unit would solve the problem.

How do you have you vlogging helmet setup?

whats the fuel consumption on highways, since on 75mph it's on 6000rpm? 23:00 what about valves? I've heard you have to adjust on every 3000miles.

I think it looks a lot better than the Himalayan, partly the brighter paint, partly the removal of the frames around the tank and front end that give the Himalayan something of the look of a converted ditch pump

I’m buying the Himalayan the second they come out with the 650 version. In 2027 lol. I hope it comes out soon. Great second bike if it does.

Just down shift and stay on the pipe! Have fun and thanks for sharing. J.

I have just 2 bikes, a 2021 MT-09 and a 2019 Honda CB300R (non ABS). Riding my little 286cc Honda fast teaches me things that my MT-09 can’t teach me. I love riding both bikes. Once observation on the SRAM, that thing weighs a good 100 pounds more than my CB300R… That’s pretty heavy, IMO.

If you want to see if it can handle off road riding. Look at Gino's review on MotoDeal. In reality though, the Scram 411 is an excellent city commuter, with the ability to tackle some touring and off road work.

Honestly, the opening is exactly what I’m looking for. Nowhere I need to go faster than 70 on it, and if I do I’ll take the Husky. Looks good, and affordable daily rider to get me out of my car MORE than my current 650 does. Because, honestly I’m looking for more excuses to buy another bike and it’s between this or a Super Cub that will then wind up being a project, which means I may not ride it as much, so…😂😂😂

I think if they refresh the engine and update this bike. They should get the hp/trq to about 32/32 split and loose about 5-10 lbs it would be perfect for most people .

I like the bike a lot! I believe it would make a great fun toy as a second or third bike.

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

In other parts of the world it makes a great only vehicle

@shivamseth6107

Жыл бұрын

@@chrispekel5709 yeah 👍