Royal Enfield Himalayan 15600 miles, but is it any good?

Video review of my time with the Himalayan after six long months of riding.

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  • @KARMAkazeMoto
    @KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear someone discuss this bike for exactly what it is, and what it's capable of, and how it can best be enjoyed. Everyone interested in the Himalayan needs to listen to this entire review. Thanks!

  • @krunalmule7604

    @krunalmule7604

    5 жыл бұрын

    Waiting for Forth Part

  • @KARMAkazeMoto

    @KARMAkazeMoto

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@krunalmule7604 My 4th part? Posting on Friday, Dec 7. 👍

  • @RoyMeraki

    @RoyMeraki

    5 жыл бұрын

    True that

  • @watchandknock607

    @watchandknock607

    5 жыл бұрын

    "just the way you are".... acc. guitar cover by Brazilian fingerpicking wizzard kzread.info/dash/bejne/aa57ustsZsW0f8Y.html

  • @ysanzgiry

    @ysanzgiry

    5 жыл бұрын

    @First Name Last Name he is speaking about miles per hour... You speaking about kilometers per hour... 1 mile = 1.6 kilometers

  • @thatmanstumototours2270
    @thatmanstumototours22705 жыл бұрын

    Lots of better bikes on paper. But ,you normally ride on dirt and pavement, not paper...

  • @andrewpeno8259

    @andrewpeno8259

    5 жыл бұрын

    well said

  • @kentwilliams4152

    @kentwilliams4152

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha Ha... :)

  • @Allthingstech3108

    @Allthingstech3108

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice one

  • @ericellquist7007

    @ericellquist7007

    4 жыл бұрын

    On paper, the bumble bee isn't supposed to be able to fly, either. Thumbs up!

  • @JohnAdams-kc8wx

    @JohnAdams-kc8wx

    9 ай бұрын

    Brilliant comment!

  • @johnmoulton7942
    @johnmoulton79425 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nathan, you’ve really nailed the character of the Himalayan! I just love mine as it suits riding little used lanes so well. You’re right about the suspension which is a real strongpoint. A great bike for just getting out and exploring. Well done Royal Enfield for giving us such an honest machine. Safe riding!

  • @Kasyom

    @Kasyom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Royal Enfield bikes are not just bikes, they are sole mates. You don't own the bike you partner up with it.

  • @ericellquist7007

    @ericellquist7007

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Kasyom "Soul" mates, maybe? I could agree with that...

  • @aashishdongre

    @aashishdongre

    3 жыл бұрын

    😭

  • @alanteague2404
    @alanteague24045 жыл бұрын

    Hi Postman, I'm another Aussie owner and your review is spot on. Like you said it improved with every kilometer and once the engine freed up it was like it found a new lease of life. I have 15000ks on mine and for 10,000 of those ks it's had a good old thrashing on and off road without as much as a whimper from this Mule as you put it. Secret is or most sensible thing is to keep the services up and it keeps on keeping on. Mule I like that. That's my pet name for this no nonsense bike. Keep up the good work Nathan.

  • @kyotosal
    @kyotosal5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, they designed the bike for the Himalayan mountains and that's why it works. Let the clutch grab and it acts like a tractor to get you through the tough spots. It's brilliant!

  • @sailingmeerkat8352
    @sailingmeerkat83525 жыл бұрын

    This was last review I watched before test riding one, order placed and picking up sleet model next Saturday, thank you for a no frills honest review

  • @MrHelidave1
    @MrHelidave15 жыл бұрын

    I chopped in my 1200 Multistrada for a Himalayan and I don't regret it for one second. Everything Nathan says in this video is spot on, sure I miss the 154bhp of the multi but it's more than made up for by the enjoyment of the ride and development of my skills. I was always nervous about dropping the big Ducati, both for the undoubted hit my wallet would take but also as, realistically, it was a bugger to get up once it was on its side! Just relocated to mid France and looking to get out and explore Europe on this little gem.

  • @TheSomasis

    @TheSomasis

    5 жыл бұрын

    Greetings David! Funny I am seeing this video today and reading your comment 6 months late. How has your experience been in Europe? How is your Himalayan? Sorry if I am being intrusive:D

  • @peterd3215

    @peterd3215

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you still got it though? Bet not.

  • @prashantark

    @prashantark

    Жыл бұрын

    @@peterd3215 Bet you've never been on a Himalayan!

  • @peterd3215

    @peterd3215

    Жыл бұрын

    @@prashantark i can't see my original comment but I've ridden four Himalayans in total, two I owned (one I still own....bought another last year a 2021, a courtesy bike at the dealers and one from the royal Enfield slide school.

  • @prashantark

    @prashantark

    Жыл бұрын

    @@peterd3215 Then how come you're negative about it since the Himalayan is a great bike and I've been using it for the last 5 years everyday without any issues! I find it more confident inspiring than my big GS which is unnerving when tackling the rough stuff!

  • @uralbob1
    @uralbob15 жыл бұрын

    As a guy who has ridden an 04' Honda XR650 R to Chile S.A .from Kentucky U.S., I appreciate people who ride non traditional or smaller motorcycles on long adventures. Even though the Himalayan is marketed for this purpose, it is not a big GS or KTM. We met folks adventure touring on all matter of motorcycles. You don't need a $15-20,000 dollar motorcycle to do it. I overloaded the stated weight capacity of the XR by well over a hundred lbs. I did not even strengthen the frame. I took a tool kit, brake pads, chain and sprockets, and carb jets for the Andes mountains, an Acerbis six gallon tank and that's it. The stock mx saddle was covered by a sheepskin pad. Long story short: You can travel anywhere on most any motorcycle. Just get going and do it. My friend and I (he rode a 650 Dakar) even dreamed about doing a similar trip on 125-250 c.c. bikes. Note: I'm 6'5" and weight over 260 lbs. This great review of the RE Himalayan is proof that you need nothing other than a well engineered motorcycle to fulfill your dream. I'd ride the Himalayan anywhere.

  • @hanselxyb5825

    @hanselxyb5825

    4 жыл бұрын

    What did you mean by GS?

  • @digonta
    @digonta5 жыл бұрын

    Loved your review, Nathan! I recently picked up a Himalayan and loving it. I live in Kodaikanal, which is a hill station in South India that sits at 2000mtrs above the sea. Today while returning from getting the number plate some 60 kilometres down hill, was fun to overtake pesky buses in steep inclines... :)

  • @vicky1ck

    @vicky1ck

    5 жыл бұрын

    Digonta Bordoloi hey buddy I have an himalayan too living in chennai, but I bought it because I wanna ride in kodaikanal and settle there. Am a computer science engineer and MBA graduate, can I get any job there?

  • @debasishdebbarma8779

    @debasishdebbarma8779

    5 жыл бұрын

    Digonta Da..Ahomia na ki Apuni..🙂

  • @davidskogley3570
    @davidskogley35705 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update Nathan! Very interesting to hear how you are getting on with the Himalayan. And very useful in helping me make a decision about my own motorcycling future. I especially liked your comments about how much power motorcycles really need. It really is a crazy world where a motorcycle with 90 hp is considered to be underpowered!

  • @Reinemachefrau

    @Reinemachefrau

    5 жыл бұрын

    If 90bhp isn't enough for a particular rider then he or she is either really fat or an MCN journo! The bike isn't the problem. You are.

  • @akshayhiremath1980

    @akshayhiremath1980

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Reinemachefrau lol

  • @rohanromero

    @rohanromero

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yamaha Rx 100 with 11.5 bhp is enough to just understand the emotion of riding a motorcycle. 90bhp is mentalist fast.

  • @ericellquist7007

    @ericellquist7007

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe Hitchcock's has some upgrades that add a bit more power. Say you wanted to drop a tooth or two on the rear sprocket so that it would be more comfortable on those short but sometimes necessary freeway portages; a couple more HP to take up the slack would not be a bad thing. The nice thing is, is that you can do these mild mods without permanently ruining the bike.

  • @mickeypopa

    @mickeypopa

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reinemachefrau Ain't that the truth. I cringe when I hear bike reviewers say how they need 150 bhp to overtake cars and trucks "safely". I do that with a 69 bhp Versys 650. In fact, I fly past them every time. The only way you'll ever feel your bike is underpowered with less than 100 bhp is if you do motorways at 150+ kmh regularly, with a passenger, for several hours each time. And let's be honest - who does that? Nobody.

  • @peterwrench4416
    @peterwrench44165 жыл бұрын

    Great honest review, which I think has made up my mind for me. Anyone who’s ridden an Aussie postie bike the miles you have has got my respect!

  • @tonydrony2670
    @tonydrony26705 жыл бұрын

    Hi postman Aussie Himalayan owner and your bang on with your review mate, I love my little tractor, I have a MV Agusta aswell so got my bases covered..

  • @shawnavery5735
    @shawnavery57355 жыл бұрын

    After a ride on the weekend and a few honest reviews on youtube....you good sir have sold me.....I'm buying two to take around the world with my beautiful wife....awesome review mate....appreciate it!

  • @vqey2
    @vqey25 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the honest report , I definitely want one now

  • @Boleh888
    @Boleh8885 жыл бұрын

    I like the originality of the RE Himalayan design and character along with it affordability. Nobody can claim it their's. RE is Indian Harley. Indian should proud of this product.

  • @mihir2607

    @mihir2607

    5 жыл бұрын

    actually owning a royal Enfield is very controversial here , people don't think before buying a bike , assholes cut off with 125 cc Honda's and pulsars , every guy thinks Royal Enfield are elephants because they're slow , no quick pickup and a vibration issue .. no one cruises on bikes much so general standard is .. speed .. no speed = bad bike and most people can't afford it , they diss on it saying Enfield charges much and stuff nonebthe less I'm gonna get a signals edition airborne blue

  • @mbangroo

    @mbangroo

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mihir2607 kaunse India mai rehte hai ye banda

  • @suryasra1739

    @suryasra1739

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mihir patel aj kal 10 me se 7 RE ke owners hain pata ni kis India ki baat kr rhe ho .. badnaam na kro apno ko

  • @shikharmaru2791

    @shikharmaru2791

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mihir2607 who demanded your asshole stinky rotten detailed reply...u sick frustrated, be proud of Himalayan.

  • @hershchat

    @hershchat

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mihir patel well said Mihir. Hope you get yours soon. India really about smaller, zippier bikes. And still, only we could’ve done with RE that is now wowing the world. Here in USA there is huge fascination with this amazing entry from India. I drive an 1800 cc Goldwing, because there wasn’t a usable Enfield in the US when I got mine years ago. Today, the Himalayan, and Interceptor for urban commuting, is hands down one of the best options.

  • @TheHoolabalooga
    @TheHoolabalooga5 жыл бұрын

    RE + Pierre Terblanche + Harris Performance = Himalayan a great steed indeed

  • @acoolindian
    @acoolindian5 жыл бұрын

    Have been using the Enfield Himalyan for the last 3 months.. offroading it mostly... more aggressively than we're supposed to in early stages. And, it has impressed me & gotten me over the initial hesitation I had.. i am a fan.

  • @ridevirginia862
    @ridevirginia8624 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this review. It was one of the most educational and informative ones that I have seen. Cheers!

  • @vespauk8916
    @vespauk89165 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nathan, thanks for the review been waiting for this, I’m really interested in this bike and just finished reading the owners thread on adv. Note to everyone else buy this guys books there awesome travel reads. Again thanks

  • @durgeshnandirai9311
    @durgeshnandirai93115 жыл бұрын

    Much needed credit bestowed on the capable and simple machine.. fantastically honest review to watch 👍🏼🤙🏼 happy riding to you.

  • @boomer8393
    @boomer83935 жыл бұрын

    Well done - best review I've watched. Objective and informative.

  • @factytop10s45
    @factytop10s455 жыл бұрын

    it is the ak 47 of bikes

  • @toygaming7201

    @toygaming7201

    4 жыл бұрын

    I feel funny with your comment😂😂🤣🤣

  • @praneelchavan

    @praneelchavan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Old.but destruction at 1000%

  • @einfacheinnachdenker9071

    @einfacheinnachdenker9071

    4 жыл бұрын

    Richtig 😛

  • @Andrew-vz3qk

    @Andrew-vz3qk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Himalayan is not the AK-47 of bikes... It's more of a purse pistol

  • @colincampbell2153
    @colincampbell21535 жыл бұрын

    Cracking! That gives me confidence to purchase. A used one from Scarborough in England with 1000 miles on the clock. Just got to wait 8 weeks to get my grubby mitts on it! Thanks Nathan for your clear and informative video. Happy riding!

  • @uragovea5473
    @uragovea54735 жыл бұрын

    I bought mine on 19th February and is all you have so well described. Great video and the best review I've seen so far, and I saw a lot.

  • @jonnysl6560
    @jonnysl65605 жыл бұрын

    A Brilliant and Honest review, Thank You Nathan The Best advice and information anyone ever got from anyone or anywhere .

  • @stevenatleven
    @stevenatleven5 жыл бұрын

    Great review Nathan, I've read and watched everything you've said about this bike over this past year. As far as i'm concerned it has proved itself in your hands. I bought one last week don't what took me so long.

  • @DonHavjuan
    @DonHavjuan5 жыл бұрын

    This is the best, most thorough review of this bike on youtube.

  • @Dan66T
    @Dan66T5 жыл бұрын

    As usual Nathan, a good honest and balanced review. Keep up the good work 😊

  • @budmcfly3311
    @budmcfly33114 жыл бұрын

    Awesome honest review I’ve had one for a couple of years here in OZ and haven’t looked back great bike. Land Rover of bikes!

  • @JohnMFlores
    @JohnMFlores2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Really well considered. You've nearly pushed me over the edge!

  • @ethanaverton7287
    @ethanaverton72874 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review - straightforward, to the point, and comprehensive. Cheers mate

  • @ThePkeys
    @ThePkeys5 жыл бұрын

    great informative video from a position of actually been there and done that, you gotta respect that man! I've a harley sportster and a UJM as well as a Himalayan, what do I get most pure riding pleasure from? which is my go to bike for a warm evenings chill out ride? ............... Royal Enfield Himalayan, they sure have got it right for me too.

  • @petergoddard1960
    @petergoddard19605 жыл бұрын

    Great summary, Nathan. You can certainly say you've put the bike through it's paces and by doing so proved that it's perfect within its power limitations. ADV credentials happily intact. That 'gamble' seems to have paid off in spades for you. Viewers take note. Oh and buy Nathan's superb books!

  • @baltsosser
    @baltsosser5 жыл бұрын

    I'm a mileage hawk. 65 MPH for me is fine. the trade off benefit is 70ish MPG is well worth it. Because of the lower speed, that means my travels would be on different roads, and that means trending toward smaller roads well away from where I would have ridden before. That all adds up to another motorcycle adventure for me. I'm looking for something capable of riding off road now, and this came up on my radar in the last few weeks.

  • @fooficst
    @fooficst5 жыл бұрын

    Best RE review I've seen, well done! BTW used to get around during the day on the little Honda postie step-thru in the 70s - delivering mail no less.

  • @peterpanimg
    @peterpanimg5 жыл бұрын

    Great review, the information you shared about front rack and luggage mounting is really helpful. Indeed I've seen 100s videos, no one shared that tip, only fuel tank bags mentioned. Very comprehensive review many thanks

  • @Dave-in-France
    @Dave-in-France5 жыл бұрын

    Great video Nathan thoroughly enjoyed your down-to-earth and experienced perspective. I particularly enjoyed when you said "I would buy another one, I would buy a fleet of them for hiring out, I HAVE FAITH IN THE BIKE".

  • @xavierrousseau4971
    @xavierrousseau49715 жыл бұрын

    Spot on! You completely sold me the bike. I will definately go try the himalayan. The fact that you did so many trips with the bike without breakdows really is reassuring. Looking forward to seeing your himalayan in Iceland. Keep me posted when the video becomes available. Thanks

  • @percyfrank
    @percyfrank5 жыл бұрын

    Great review Nathan...that's clinched it for me!

  • @jclogique
    @jclogique3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best, well balance, informative and honest review.

  • @carlarthur4442
    @carlarthur44424 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great good review, enjoyed your vid . Thank you 😊

  • @constantin1959
    @constantin19594 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Nice encouraging review as I had reservations about the low power.

  • @urbanfireblade
    @urbanfireblade5 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video i've found regarding an honest review of the Himalayan. All the other reviews focus on the negatives and put it in direct comparison to bikes 3 or 4 times more expensive which is pointless. Briliant review.

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben19664 жыл бұрын

    Great little bike for the money which will only get better.Great review.Thank you!

  • @BwanaFoster
    @BwanaFoster5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this video Nathan, very informative, I may just buy one when I finally retire my F650st!

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
    @user-sw2lv3zp6o5 жыл бұрын

    Happened across this channel and so glad I did. This must be the best analysis of the RE Himalayan on the net. Sounds more reliable than I'd been led to believe.

  • @RajKarma
    @RajKarma5 жыл бұрын

    I agree that 411cc gives it the opportunity to create a market segment that doesn't exist right now, so no competition there. If they add everything it will loose its charm.

  • @vk4jsn
    @vk4jsn5 жыл бұрын

    I considered the Himalayan but ultimately went with the KLR. Great review.

  • @PaintedRoads
    @PaintedRoads3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review, from someone who clearly understands what qualities an adventure bike really needs, when really going on an adventure 👍.

  • @michaelhayward7572
    @michaelhayward75725 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Subscribed. Mule description is perfick. They remind me of Urals & Dneipers for some reason. Was at my local RE dealer a couple of weeks ago, saw this bike for the first time. Very very impressed. Regards from NE Thailand.

  • @Belindaxtz660
    @Belindaxtz6605 жыл бұрын

    Long live thumper engines! 😉🚜🏍great reveiw!

  • @augm3nt384
    @augm3nt3845 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review .. Most "reviewers" just diis the power with out riding the machine. At the end of the day IMO what matters is a good balance of comfort and cost.

  • @Unfunny_Username_389
    @Unfunny_Username_389 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting and informative - especially the points about the suspension.

  • @brianwhite1189
    @brianwhite11894 жыл бұрын

    Between you and Noraly, I'm convinced this is the bike for me. My last bike was a Honda Trail 90 that gave me hours of fun in the Santa Monica mountains of California, which I sold in '77. After 29 years in Seattle I see the Himalayan as being perfect bike for a retirement in Mexico, where a mule is definitely needed! Thanks for a great review!

  • @sarahdell4042
    @sarahdell40424 жыл бұрын

    Great in depth review!

  • @0770322
    @07703225 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nathan very informative

  • @cresshead
    @cresshead5 жыл бұрын

    are you following "itchyboots" and her trip across the planet on the same bike?

  • @Richard-pe4cx

    @Richard-pe4cx

    5 жыл бұрын

    i am kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmV5zpmrc7iodqQ.html amazing !

  • @mr.mindreader5523

    @mr.mindreader5523

    5 жыл бұрын

    Beware, she has deployed her forces..

  • @nathanthepostman

    @nathanthepostman

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't follow her per se as I generally don't watch much KZread but I know she's doing an amazing job of documenting her trip.

  • @David-uk7sm

    @David-uk7sm

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what she think of Nathan calling her Basanti a "Mule" ?. Lol!

  • @sm-ov1wh

    @sm-ov1wh

    4 жыл бұрын

    A MULE 😄😄😄 I HAVE A DONKEY ITS A 1999 HONDA DEAUVILLE 650 CC AND NEVER LET ME DOWN 😉

  • @cyranodetal
    @cyranodetal5 жыл бұрын

    now that's a nice honest review. thanks!

  • @rotax636nut5
    @rotax636nut55 жыл бұрын

    Hey Man, I know you, max respect for your exploits. I enjoyed your take on the Enfield, I used to have a 350 Bullet back in the day and that bike was also under powered but great off road partly due to the engines good low end torque

  • @dannyschindler
    @dannyschindler2 жыл бұрын

    Just bought my first bike, a Himalayan. I'm nearly 50. Brand new to motorcycling. Did my training course last month. So far I'd have to say...I love it! Looking forward to developing my riding skills, on and off the road. Thanks for the content. Great channel mate, keep it up 👍

  • @markbarkntrunk102
    @markbarkntrunk1025 жыл бұрын

    Honest review thank you

  • @catrionanicthamhais
    @catrionanicthamhais5 жыл бұрын

    brilliant review! Thanks so much.

  • @catrionanicthamhais

    @catrionanicthamhais

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mules are awesome! :-)

  • @stuofthepots
    @stuofthepots5 жыл бұрын

    Tried one today, loved it

  • @BPaul-hk2jh
    @BPaul-hk2jh4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the real world useful info.

  • @46danz
    @46danz5 жыл бұрын

    Great review by someone who actually rode it over some distance for what its for.Id love one,for that price,amazing.

  • @bik3r-x
    @bik3r-x Жыл бұрын

    Great review thank you 🙏

  • @norsefalconer
    @norsefalconer5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your long(er) term review. As many have said, a 6th gear and 10hp would make it a market killer. Although the lack of either aren't deal breakers for me.

  • @nathanthepostman

    @nathanthepostman

    5 жыл бұрын

    Perfect summation!

  • @drury2d8

    @drury2d8

    5 жыл бұрын

    The engine has an excessively long stroke to boost the piston speed and is tuned for indians where fuel is expensive. Another 10 HP means that the vibes will be too difficult to eliminate. 5HP is doable, and it would have given the bike that extra oomph.

  • @glennchristianrobinson7334
    @glennchristianrobinson73345 жыл бұрын

    Great review, thanks.

  • @DucatiMTS1200
    @DucatiMTS12005 жыл бұрын

    You got common sense mate. A very accurate and measured review covering all aspects. Cheers for taking the time to tell all that info. :)

  • @Munch748
    @Munch7485 жыл бұрын

    Excellent honest video. I couldn't agree more with everything you said. FWIW, I love my Himalayan.

  • @Bung1963
    @Bung19633 жыл бұрын

    I bought one to do some trail riding here in chiang mai. I love it and with it's low seat height and luggage carrying capability my Mrs can join me on some tours (I also have a tiger xcx). She's only 50kg so has no worries scooting along on it. I had an old EJK efi controller laying around and wired that in along with deleting the o2 sensor and that made a big difference. Great review, you really nailed what this bike is all about.

  • @davidellis5964
    @davidellis59644 жыл бұрын

    Took one for a test before the lock-down, very impressed great commuter and green lane bike. Although it needs more power and better front brake.

  • @BMRTV
    @BMRTV5 жыл бұрын

    Prediction: Instant Cult Classic.

  • @RajKarma

    @RajKarma

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @euromodeller

    @euromodeller

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree

  • @BeSatori

    @BeSatori

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally.

  • @Andrew-vz3qk

    @Andrew-vz3qk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Reality: snapped frames, broken footpegs, easily bent handlebars. It's easy to make a bike look good when you compare it to off-road incapable bikes like a BMW 1200 or Ducati multistrada.

  • @easy8077

    @easy8077

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Andrew-vz3qk from what I know the first issue happened only on the first models, 2nd and 3rd are problems every bike can face depending on how it's ridden and if you handle an adv like a dirt bike, you're gonna run into trouble

  • @vikashsrestha3143
    @vikashsrestha31435 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed. 😍 Nice content. Thank you for your 15600miles review. 'am definitely gonna get one for me. Have a good time ahead.

  • @MrTacklebury
    @MrTacklebury5 жыл бұрын

    I haven't thrashed mine like you, but I'm really loving it still. The top end power did almost make me consider switching bikes, but I stuck with it for 3 more months and I'm over 1300 miles now and it's really breaking in nicely as you stated. I have found that it seems to prefer high octane fuel and gain probably 3-5 HP feeling from just running Shell High test. I also seem to be getting closer to the factory stated 78 mpg now even with the panniers installed. I've not done a lot of off-road, but what I have done it's terrific. Handles dirt and even washboard roads well and really eats up the Michigan pot holes when you cannot get around them. I've decided that over the winter, I'm going to install heated grips, a heated seat and a few other small conveniences and get me a better full face helmet. The wind here is already getting quite cool in the 40's. I was able to stack (3) rifles, a double pistol case and fill the pannier's with ammo for a range day, so that was fun as well. For the money it really is the best dual sport I've had. As an aside, It was cool to see your first bike, because my 1986 Honda CT110 was my first bike as well. ;)

  • @davidskogley3570

    @davidskogley3570

    5 жыл бұрын

    Greetings. I have heard that the Himalayan's electrical system is not really up to supporting a lot of ancillary systems like heated grips or fog lights. Be interested to hear about what your experience is.

  • @chas435

    @chas435

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@davidskogley3570 I'd like to know too re the heated grips & seat !!

  • @beyond_i346
    @beyond_i3465 жыл бұрын

    Great detailed review, thanks for sharing. ride safe.Cheers

  • @tigermothe
    @tigermothe5 жыл бұрын

    That was a very fair review of the Himalayan. Lots of folks have liked it but no one has come close to explaining why like you just did.

  • @Wheelo40
    @Wheelo403 жыл бұрын

    I’ve heard KZreadrs comment on how they can’t believe how long people still watch their videos. Here I am 2 years in. :-) I’m shopping for a “dirt road” bike to explore the vast unpaved and poorly maintained roads in the hills of Oklahoma and Arkansas. The kids (I’m 61) testing bikes on KZread talk about nothing except how much more power and speed you can get from other bikes. You are using this bike in the manner intended and similar to my use case. I appreciate your presenting the bike in the context of its proper mission. Hope all is well.

  • @danielben-avraham1539
    @danielben-avraham1539Ай бұрын

    My 2021 has had quite a few small problems like vibration damage to the speedometer and front directionals due to cheap plastic, but overall it does everything it needs to do. I cannot think of another bike that could replace it for mixed off and on road riding with two people and luggage. It handles city, country and the Andes mountains with no problem, and like Nathan says, if it falls and breaks something, the parts are very economical. And it gets lots of attention for it's classic styling. Great vid that pretty much perfectly describes why the bike is so popular.

  • @zetoalgarve
    @zetoalgarve5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Thats what i think also about that brilliant bike.

  • @sbreslin41
    @sbreslin414 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks

  • @bhawanisinghyps
    @bhawanisinghyps5 жыл бұрын

    A very good explanatory review.

  • @ralphdyson7926
    @ralphdyson79265 жыл бұрын

    I think you nailed that. Thanks

  • @petermorrall8337
    @petermorrall8337 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I rode one through Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and back to Tanzania. Quality control is an issue as is fear of a puncture with tube tyres, but you are right about it's capabilities.

  • @stevec-b6214

    @stevec-b6214

    Жыл бұрын

    please refer itchy boots and karmakaze in alaska for reliability. Regarding tubed tyres, refer Lyndon Poskitt, Dakar rally competitor worldwide adventure rider and offroad / mechanical guru. He uses tubes, nuff said.

  • @theaxeman4429
    @theaxeman44295 жыл бұрын

    Love it... 😄 Excellent!... 😊 I agree... It’s good... but a bit more power would be better... because on the road it Does feel Underpowered. I think. More power - and you have the Best Bike in the World. 👏👏👏 😎😍😎👍

  • @nichisjesus
    @nichisjesus5 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I love getting to hear all these long term reviews that are now trickling out of the western market, especially from y'all travel guides. It's amazing how differently various ppl can view the same bike depending on their riding background. It seems like a good deal of ppl who are accustomed to only riding modern, high-HP bikes can't get over the engine specs, but ppl like you, myself, and others who have spent a lot of saddle time on smaller displacement and/or older bikes (what a lot of us would call "real" bikes) can easily appreciate that the bike has enough power for just about everything short of hypermiling the super slab. Just got to see the Himmy in person finally this weekend. Going to start setting aside some cash cause I want one of these guys ASAP! Howdy from Texas.

  • @mcschneiveoutdoors3681

    @mcschneiveoutdoors3681

    5 жыл бұрын

    I too am from Texas. Did you get one? I am thinking about it, but even our back roads are 75 mph and I'm a little worried about getting hit.

  • @awesomeagnihotrisvlog
    @awesomeagnihotrisvlog5 жыл бұрын

    BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

  • @MrJohnreck
    @MrJohnreck5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for such a honest no bullshit review. I’m in the philippines originally from Ireland have. Shadow 1100 a zongchen 200 for the dirt and also a zongchen rx3 250 which is my adventure bike and it’s a shit load of fun but have been thinking about the Himalayan think it will be a great bike for here. Hmmmmm

  • @simonsteadman5973
    @simonsteadman59735 жыл бұрын

    I'm seriously considering getting one of these

  • @scotwilson4169

    @scotwilson4169

    5 жыл бұрын

    It’s great fun, I’m 6’2” with a Triumph tiger 1200 and my test ride was so fun, if I had £4K laying around I’d love to have one as well.

  • @simonsteadman5973

    @simonsteadman5973

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@scotwilson4169 how did you get find its fiscal size?

  • @scotwilson4169

    @scotwilson4169

    5 жыл бұрын

    Simon Steadmab Fits really well, compared to my Tiger the bars feel a bit closer to you and your leg angle is slightly smaller, but only just and it felt really comfortable. It didn’t feel small to ride at all, and you don’t look ridiculous on it as well

  • @markrobinson2648
    @markrobinson26485 жыл бұрын

    What a cracking review! You've nailed exactly what the bike is about. Royal Enfield have done a wonderful job of creating a bike that fits right in between a road and trail bike. £4000 is an incredible price too.

  • @jayantamadhavbora8386

    @jayantamadhavbora8386

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well actually It cost half of its price here in India. So it's actually lot more cheaper.

  • @Geff1967
    @Geff19673 жыл бұрын

    I pick my new E5 version up tomorrow! Basically the same bike but with a few minor upgrades and the E5 certification. I cant wait. Yes Honda have upgraded the 250 to 300 for very little extra money but you cant get them without a lengthy wait and the Enfield still looks like far better value and has far better seat, suspension and standard equipment for travelling.

  • @itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449
    @itsallabouttheridekeepingi44495 жыл бұрын

    Hay Mate Paul from the land of Aus , I think the Himalayan is a great Small to middle weight ADV/Duel sport bike, I own a 2017 SWM 650 Superdual and its fantastic ! it comes with everything ,I have used mine for at least 50% off road in Aus conditions ,with some VERY snotty riding .I now have 7500kms on the bike and it hasn't missed a beat.

  • @gdscheiwe01
    @gdscheiwe015 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your honesty in this review. I am in the market for an adventure bike this year and it is hard to not be dazzled by the Beemers AT’s Multidtradas or Triumphs. Those are bikes that I would enjoy about 50% of their capability, maybe. The Himalayan looks and sounds like something I could explore 100% of it’s capability 99% of the time. Add to that a price that means you don’t have to be to precious about it. Thanks!

  • @nathanthepostman

    @nathanthepostman

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Graden, and yes, definitely, every time you go out on the Himalayan you feel like you get every pounds worth of value out of it for sure and it is nice being able to use and abuse a bike without the worry of huge bills or a huge loss if things go wrong. I think that's what I like best about it.

  • @whitecompany18
    @whitecompany185 жыл бұрын

    I've been pulling my hair out for months now over this, when I first saw the Himalayan last year it was love at first sight, it was a Matt green one with green canvas panniers and Jerry cans on the front racks... I was blown away.. but skint! I landed a couple of decent jobs through the summer and only just now have I rounded up the Money , not been easy and it took it's toll on my relationship living on a very tight budget for a year but never the less I have 4k in my tin now, thing is in that year of watching adventure bikes on KZread iv had a small afair with the 660 tenere .. especially that sex beige one , and with the crash bars on the front has a resemblance of my old love the Himalayan .. just with a bit more get up and go when motorways are unavoidable.. I just hope my new love thinks I'm big enough for the job!? She is a big girl and I'm a mere 5"10 .. leaving me feeling a little demasulined (not a word but very fitting) and now here you are after great adventures saying how great my ex love is and I'm questioning myself again over a slower pace of life on a smaller bike and I'm checking eBay and they have them local ,ex demo for £3200 with 1200 miles... Real pulling my hair out moment as I could buy it tomorrow and be out camping the next day making survival videos again... Why is life so hard man? I need to mount both bikes and see what tickles my fancy ... It's just there's no bloody 660z for sale in the northwest, they are all in bloody Essex or Devon ! 5 Himalayans nr Bolton and Manchester.. is it a sign? Who knows .. the search for the best apocalypse bike continues

  • @derekm6236
    @derekm62364 жыл бұрын

    I've been wondering about a second bike for some time to go places my V Star 1100 isn't suited to and I think you've convinced me. That was an honest and objective review of a bike that has been used to its limits at times and it concurs with Noraly and Karmakaze, two other "max" users and unlike so much of the garbage one gets on You Tube. The Africa Twin "underpowered at 95hp!!!! 650cc machines now classed as "lightweight" and 900 HD Sportsters referred to as "girl's bikes". The mind boggles! Many thanks.

  • @IAM-hs1yg
    @IAM-hs1yg5 жыл бұрын

    great info, thank you

  • @ricksadler797
    @ricksadler7974 жыл бұрын

    Informative. Thank you

  • @RoyMeraki
    @RoyMeraki5 жыл бұрын

    Royal enfield himalayan is indeed a great bike.. Love from india...

  • @equaliser2265

    @equaliser2265

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totaly true Sir, friendship from kosovo, stay safe.

  • @adityagope8059
    @adityagope80595 жыл бұрын

    So true. Finally found someone who truly understand himalayan and did justice to it. Not endulge yourself in tech specs but ride it for sometime and you will find how good it is in that price range. Perfect and honest review 👌👌

  • @johneastman1905
    @johneastman19053 жыл бұрын

    Articulately well spoken from considerable real world experience, to be respected.