A cracking little bike, and a great real world review, and as you quite righty pointed out, makes a lot of sense, I have just come back from a 8 week 4400 mile tour around Portugal, Spain and France on my Himalayan, travelling mainly the lesser travelled roads, and the bike performed magnificently, a great travelling companion, BTW, it returned 85 mpg average for the trip

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Wow Peter that sounds like an awesome trip and great to hear that the bike didn’t let you down. Great economy too at 85 mpg!

I bought the Himalayan a couple years back and found it to be very capable outside of riding American interstates where the general population travels at 75 to 85 mph. This bike does well at 55 all day long without ringing its neck. Traded it for RE interceptor 650 and found that one to keep up when necessary though I still prefer county roads and farm to market roads

I've just bought a 2022 Himalayan so your review was brilliant and a little light off-road riding would have been the icing on the cake. I have two road bikes and wanted something different and a thumper rocks my boat. A great review. Thanks.

I’ve only just discovered your channel and wanted to let you know how much I liked this video. A very enjoyable 30 minutes and I’ve now subscribed and look forward to the next one. Thank you.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Chris I really appreciate that 😊👍🏻

I bought a 21 plate Euro5 Himmy back in August of this year. Prior to that I had a 12 plate 650 V Strom which I'd owned for seven years . The Himmy is a cracking little bike . The engine is a "peach" . I've put almost 4000 miles on her and i've had a " smile " for every mile , be it on off road , or on tarmac . On Motorways she will sit at 65-70 all day , no problem . Living up here in Cumbria , it's the perfect bike , I've found . It definitely works for me . Cheap to run , easy to maintain ....Brilliant 🙂👍

@VFRMitch

8 ай бұрын

Funnily enough Mike I had a 2012 AL2 650 for 7 years too. Fantastic bike.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Vstroms are legend Mike but then so are the Himalayans and you become great roads in Cumbria

Good Morning Dave , A brilliant review of the Himalayan as you said why spend a couple of grand on a 15 - 20 year old bike when you can get a Himalayan which i think makes perfect sense , as always take care & ride safe

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve much appreciated and you ride safe too

"Why would you want a bike that can do twice the speed limit" Says the man with a Pan Europe 1300 😊

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Ha ha it won’t do 140! 😂

@kevindarkstar

8 ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler bet its not far off 😉

Hiya, Thank you for another great video. I am considering adding a Himmy to the fleet very soon so your review was music to my ears, as you say it really does make sense, many thanks for a great real review. as you say its one I wouldn't mind getting dirty.

@thebingleywheeler

6 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome Paul

So glad you tried one and liked it.

Another enjoyable video Dave, thanks very much. I imagine there will be a lot of these coming onto the market, as the 450 makes its appearance. Interesting to note that the new model is all-new and not just a facelift. Upside down 43mm forks, 39 HP up from 24HP, larger discs, front and rear, adjustable seat height, 3kg lighter, water-cooled engine, larger fuel tank, to name but a few. The only things common to both bikes, seems to be the name. I will be looking for one of the old ones, as a winter hack. Can`t wait to see your review of the new one. Ride safe and watch out for the tw**s.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave yes the new one looks very different in every way

My goodness, the wet road ahead is clear & perfect! Well done TBW👌 Ride safe🙏

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Steve 😊👍🏻

I own a 2022 himi I bought new and has 1300 miles on it now. Super fun bike. Did a 350 mile overnight trip on it and was smiling the whole time at 65mph. I also have a 129hp 2017 Honda 1200 crosstourer and the two bikes couldn’t be more different as far as a riding expirience BUT I love them both! Himi is going NOWHERE

@thebingleywheeler

7 ай бұрын

I had the Crosstourer Highlander for some time really liked it

Love mine, it's a 2019 with 30k on it. Still chuggs along just fine, and has weathered very well.

Hi Dave,enjoyed your review of the himalyan 411,a bike i have ridden myself and was very impressed with it.Glad Eddy's helped you with a BSA 650 for you to try,look forward to that review and hearing your thoughts.Hope to see you out and about sometime soon.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Hi Mark yes I’m sure I’ll see you on the road 😊👍🏻

Great video mate, made me think. There are similarities with you and Taym, but you are both different. Keep up the great work, and thank you.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Robert appreciate that 😊👍🏻

Thanks for taking me along on your ride. Beautiful countryside for sure. I really like Royal Enfields except for one thing...they need to at least try and double the power for the American highways. I was at one point going to buy a 650 Interceptor until I saw 47hp. Ride safe and keep the rubber side down. Cheers

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

There is an 850cc conversion kit

@rickh8380

8 ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler I saw that Dave. Wouldn't it be cool if the 350 had an 850cc conversion. Wow!

Subed great info and looking forward to seeing you with the mbp 10002v that looks right up my street 🏍️💨💨💨

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Many thanks for subscribing much appreciated 😊👍🏻

They're a great bike ,ideal for British weather, I've not ridden one but see plenty of them on rallies, the owners like the ride'em use'em and wash 'em characteristics of the bike . Same with my Gunmetal classic 350 , it gets washed a coat of Mucoff protectant on it and ready for the next ride , no polishing to do . I am however looking forward to a test ride on the 450 Himalayan! Have a good weekend Dave, Cheers 🍻

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy and to you too 😊👍🏻

Good review BW. Wise words at the end of the vid as well.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Paul

Great common sence review TBW, Im now concidering a himalayan, Yorkshire still looks great even in the wind and rain....

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Tony 😊👍🏻

Bother is I worry about my bike getting covered in crud no matter what price it was. Can't help it.......

@user-eg7uw9ls4o

8 ай бұрын

I whole heartedly agree with you. I am struggling to get £2500 together to get a Himalayan or classic 350

An upgraded headlight bulb and / or pair of daylight running lights and it’s ready to tackle the winter months ahead. I’ve not used the switched Aux lights yet as they are for back up when I’m out at night riding up Everest or the Himalayans 🤣.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Ha ha I had them on but still nearly got wiped out 😂

Loved this video....cheers.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy glad you enjoyed

A very good summary of these very capable motorcycles. I bought one two years ago to use through the winter months, saving my main bike the ravages of winter and have ended up doing far more miles on it than I anticipated. The bike lends itself to modifications so it can be tailored for our own requirements, like VFR mItch I have had the seat redone and fitted handlebar risers and much more. These are my personal favourite Royal Enfields and I'm very interested in the new 450 version but won't be selling mine for a long while. It looks like there will be a race between you and Mr Fillingham as to who adds the Goldstar to their collection first😂😂😂😂😂.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Ha ha well he’s been giving out enough clues after he slagged it off 😬

@AliasMrHackenbacker

8 ай бұрын

@thebingleywheeler I hear that Hitchcocks might be making accessories for them, and if Motone start making bling ,then there's the attraction 😄😄😄😄

Beautiful ride this one. You make a lot of sensible comments on this bike, pretty much in line with what others have been saying about it. Would be interesting to hear your comments on the 452.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

I hope I can get my hands on one

Loving my dune coloured one so far! And yeah thinking about some biggish rides next few weeks. When we get snow n ice might go in the garage.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

It’ll probably go in the snow 😊

Interesting comparison. I find the Himalayan more comfortable than the scram also. I like the whole instrument console and front bars for small bags to be essential for a "Charlie" first aid kit and fluorescent vest, whistle, and compass. Navigator stops if signal is lost. Most individuals use their phone. My windshield is taller but blocks the wind at my chest. Does not block vision. At 72 MPG's and under $100.00 a year to insure...win-win. Your scram looks great set up like you have it.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Edward you make some good points there

Enjoyable musings from the Yorkshire Wheeler. And a blast of nostalgia for a UK expat in the US. Noralee aka Itchy Boots seems to be enjoying the extra bit of oomph with the 60% increase in power, to provide that extra usability, without harming off roading capability. Personally I prefer the more angular look of the 411- can't please all the people, all of the time.

I traded my 2020 Himalayan in for the Hunter, for me personally I just couldn’t get on with the 21” front and found it much better when I fitted the road rubber. It really is a do it all bike. Glad you’re okay, fair play that was a narrow lane, looked more suited to the Himmy and bicycles than a car

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Yes it’s a narrow road there but cars think they own it

@Kevb69

8 ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler round this way you’d definitely think a car was lost driving down a lane like that. You’re very fortunate to have such amazing scenery and roads to ride on 👍

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

@salsachick2 yes we are blessed 😇

Well done, Dave; the Himalayan's probably not my personal cup of tea, but that's a good review, none the less. From my experience riding there in the 1960's, winter riding in the UK's not fun, but the bike was my sole means of transport, so needs must. Just to make your day, we had 36C here today and promised 37C tomorrow... 🌞

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

36 degrees my god I am so jealous!

@chrisweeks6973

8 ай бұрын

Don't be, Dave; it's not nice riding in high temperatures. Last year I collected a new bike for my daughter and rode the 100 km home up the freeway in 42C sunshine. Fortunately, I'd taken the precaution of having a frozen ice-brick inside my jacket and made a quick roadside stop to drink from a water bottle. Dehyration's a real issue in those temperatures.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

I suppose Chris that the perfect biking climate is a rare thing

You don't have to give up riding bike in winter when their is ice and snow on the ground in UK, you can legally put studs on bike wheels if their is snow and ice on ground...people are confused with law, yet law states you can if their is ice or snow on ground on UK roads...if temp was above zero then clearly take studs off.....winter bike tyres except screw in studs... Keep riding even with snow and ice it's okay for UK guys..

Nice review Dave those 50/50 tyres are are a great choice for most riders who only do light off roading

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for that and yes they were perfect tyres on the scram too 👍🏻

Driving standards are definitely getting worse, I had two near misses last week. Both were caused by cars pulling out of side roads. In both cases there was a car following me about 50 yards behind. The guilty driver must have been focusing on the car instead of seeing me approaching. Despite having my headlight on, white helmet, light coloured jacket, they failed to see me. In the fist case, I managed to stop, in the second, I managed to do a counter steer swerve behind the white van. It’s made me think seriously about giving up biking.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Car drivers are both dangerous and arrogant a lot of the time

@martyn_g

8 ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheelera lot of them do assume they own the road. What doesn’t help is inappropriate car choices. A lot of these newer cars have HUGE c pillars, and they can’t do a blind side check properly. And smaller folk drive these bloody huge cars which limit overall visible checks.

Hi, just ordered a new Himi 411 from Appleyards, interesting talking to Kieran about servicing, he said they have been notified by Enfield to not do the valve clearances unless asked to by the customer!

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

That's news to me...

@jezwatson8211

Ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler spoke to him yesterday, said something about Enfield saying they don't need doing, I said that was outrageous, maybe I heard wrong? be interesting to find out what the notification says

You're following a land rover on a bike equivalent of the land rover . Great vid , thanks

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Adrian 😊👍🏻

I borrowed one of these for a week ....love the bike ..hated the screen ...the one you are riding has a much more sensible screen ....

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Yes a great little screen that

@VFRMitch

8 ай бұрын

It’s got the Hitchcocks Shorty screen Willy.

It was a narrow road and Madam wouldn't have had a clue where her nearside was, as seems to be the case with so many car drivers!

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Amen to that!

Why would anyone think u are copying Taym. I like both channels. It’s no less copying than testing the same bike. Just carry on doing what you are. You and Taym are so different. Both part of my life on yt. 3 bikes!!! Cant see point myself and with this e10 fuel gotta ride them all. Be plenty of these 2 nd hand soon I reckon. In fact many RE on 2nd hand market at present. I wonder if their hype is wearing thin in reality, it’s why I cant pull the trigger despite lots of reliability affirmations.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say thank you 😊👍🏻

Hey up dave looks like you maybe the last person to test the old him-a-lay-on, now here's a thing how do all these Indian bikes end up so heavy ? ie 199kgs for this 213kgs for the mahindra/bsa 650 single ,were as my winter rat klx250 is a whopping 61kgs less than the RE and that bsa is only 2kgs less than my Z900rs. Answer's on a large stone tablet to the usual address. ps great vid as always and try one of the new triumph 400x scramblers before you buy.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Hi most of the weight is down to good quality metal parts as opposed to plastic 👍🏻

Dammit Wheeler! I really want a used one of these, but you're going to drive up demand and used prices at this rate 😂

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

If only I had that level of influence Paul 😂

Love the vids . I have recently moved to Guiseley and would love to know the routes you take , thanks 👍

@thebingleywheeler

6 ай бұрын

Hi David so you’re just up the road from me. Most of my rides start in and around Nidderdale if you’d like something more specific just drop my an email 😊👍🏻

@theguiseleygrumbler

6 ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheelerthanks for the reply . I’m recently retired and own a bsa gold star a classic 350 a Honda super cub and a triumph trident 660 . Love watching the videos where your riding around the Yorkshire dales which are now close to me . Just wondered what’s your favourite route ? I’ve seen it many times on your videos . 👍

@thebingleywheeler

6 ай бұрын

My favourite would have to be Pateley Bridge to Lofthouse to Masham to Middleham to Kettlewell to Kilnsey to Skipton and home 👍🏻

@theguiseleygrumbler

6 ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler thanks , just need some nice weather 👍

The new one is going to be 1000% better!

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

I doubt that!

You do know that both kieran's both worked at eddy's Moto at one point, Kieran J Thackray was Shipley manager 😉

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Yes I did know that Kevin….they’re both great guys 👍🏻

All I want to know is when is the honda pan european full review coming . Like you said, there's not a decent review really on KZread.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

It’s coming 😊👍🏻

its time to prepare for himlayan 452

You mean he's trusted you with his himmy 😮

After passing my driving test late in life , insurance has become big problem, R. E bikes are only once that not crazy insurance prices of upto £1400 on kawasaki 650

I like the bike but I'm waiting for the new one with almost double the power!

@johndavy8801

8 ай бұрын

The New Himmie looks Great & a big step forwards from the bike your riding Dave,just a couple of weeks to wait now till the 450 breaks cover so lots of reviews will be available & hoping Appleyards will loan the demo to you quickly for the full Wheeler treatment.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

@johndavy8801 thank you John it’s much more likely to be Eddy’s in Tadcaster for the new one I don’t think Appleyards will be stocking it

@bally632

8 ай бұрын

​@@thebingleywheelerso will the Moto GB owned garages still be selling royal Enfield or are they just selling off their stock hence the reduced prices? Another question what made you sell your scram? You seemed so happy with it when I watched one of your videos about it? 🙂

@johndavy8801

8 ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler I think that could be a huge oversight if Appleyards don’t stock the New 450 as it’s a game changer for ER & I suspect will be a best seller for them.

@volt8684

8 ай бұрын

When the new one comes out I foresee these models being plentiful on the used market and very cheap. Great review thanks. Still cant bite the bullet though. Purely on power

You can go through the puddles on a Himmy you know! Haha only joking nice video, I myself am a more mature gentleman as well so it's good to get the perspective of an honest Yorkshireman...

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Thank you much appreciate that 😊👍🏻

I comment usually on TAYM but I'll tell ya horses for courses as you all say I have two bikes been doing it all but 24 years ones a Honda cb twin 395 1982 nighthawk in a CM 1980 frame still have the motor for the five speed cm cb is in its frame winter bike lighter and as it helps your bits in the cold air cooled my other is a triumph t100 2018 black heavier liquid cooled doesn't throw any heat till it's a 110 out it gets negative here in the winter love them both I want to get a Royal Enfield haven't decided on the model yet it'll be my new winter one lol 🎉be safe.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy….you could always get a Scram 👍🏻

@jaysinhoffner2134

8 ай бұрын

As always crack on and keep yer pecker up.....🤣

Can't believe how close thar idiot driver got to you on the bend. In my experience the professional HGV drivers give you plenty of space and consideration so why can't someone driving an Astral or whatever it was? The "Think Bike" campaign seems to be dead in the water these days and yet motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders continue to be terrorised. Rant over, ride safe, Stephen.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Perfectly good rant Stephen and you’re right professional drivers are more considerate 👍🏻

i like wider women hey hey ! cheers mate !

Why do they insist on a tubed tyre for an off road machine 🤔

@jimtitt3571

8 ай бұрын

Because tubeless tyres are basically rubbish offroad, rip a tyre and you are walking. Also it's difficult to run rimlocks in tubeless.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Easier to fix for true off roaders 👍🏻

@kevindarkstar

8 ай бұрын

@@jimtitt3571 Mmm OK I didn't know that

@splodge5714

8 ай бұрын

Most of these bikes in the UK do most of their miles on the road. You can't beat tubeless for safety and ease of side of the road puncture repair. Cars have been using tubeless for decades.😅

@jimtitt3571

8 ай бұрын

@@kevindarkstar The main problem even if the tyre is repairable with a plug is if it came off the bead seat it's virtually impossible to get the tyre to jump the inner bead and reseal. Without a bucket of tyre soap and an air bomb or a big compressor it's a real problem. My trials bike runs tubeless rear as they usually do, to reseat in the workshop I use a lot of soap AND a Michelin seating mousse which is made to seal the tyre to start and gets squeezed out on inflation. They still haven't managed to get trials bike tubeless front tyres to work which says a lot. The guys with big adventure bikes like GS's get problems with the tubeless systems from hitting rocks hard and blowing the bead off it's seat, all the guys I ride with run tubes in them. Offroad 4WD drivers use beadlocks and tubes when things get tough. A machine designed for Indian backroads, tubes all the way.

Nice but I'll be spending £600 more on the Triumph Scrambler 400. IMO much better value.

@thebingleywheeler

8 ай бұрын

Have you tried either bike yet?

@splodge5714

8 ай бұрын

​@@thebingleywheeler the RE yes, like I said nice bike. The Triumph doesn't come out until Jan 24, I'll get a test ride. But l can see what you're getting for your money. Better build quality, longer service intervals, tubeless tyres, lighter weight and 40 hp.😊

Winter Hack, get real.

@thebingleywheeler

7 ай бұрын

Eh????