Finally someone at RE design who could tell background story of design & thought process behind it all.

Thanks @abhinavbhatt for connecting us with behind the scenes at ABR scene! It is always a happy experience to know about thought that was put in by designers & engineers at RE.

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

Thank you. The real story is always the people behind the machines.

Excellent to see an interviewer not only throwing softball after softball like many bigger publications. Respect!

The questions you have asked are really great Abhinav 👍

Loved the way you kept asking the uncomfortable questions. And yes, he also answered it fairly honestly, mostly about the bike being an affordable one and we cannot expect everything to be perfect. Because, no motorcycle ever will be. But really appreciate your efforts in this interview. Most people would find asking such questions to a guy, in such an event and scenerio, quite socially difficult.

Good job, they still need to address QC issues with Chassis break and Wiring issues catching fire.

Damn... That sherpa is simply looking like actual sibling of T7 WR

wonderful machine. Thanks to the Engineers for making this beauty..

Great video. Very informative! Thanks a lot!

Great video! Thank you!

Really nice quality content! Surprised it doesn't get more views. So many of people's doubts and understanding of Himalayan would change if they could have this information. Good stuff Abhinav

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

Thanks

Very informative and knowledge gaining video......tanks for sharing your overseas experiences with us.😊

Outstanding!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Bro didn’t hesitate to ask the tough questions - welding, the side stand , & tubeless tyres … 3 kryptonites of Himalayan 450.

Quality content!

Always good content, 👍. Waiting to get my Himalayan hopefully at the end of the month. And yes I will drive it from the Netherlands to India and on 😊

Well now that's the true moto journalist review. Amazing video.

I’m not big on riding off road, but I do like off pavement (dirt and gravel roads), so I’m really looking forward to the Guerrilla.

The suspension I've ever experienced on two wheels, I hope RE keeps improving it

Looks an interesting bike will have to get to a dealers and take a look

i always said - old himmy look, new engine and suspension

Another nice one, is the buzz getting lesser or disappearing the next lot of 452s ?

Dajyu.. ❤❤

its always in the eyes😃

The side stand is perfect.. Easley stand any mountain area with luggage..

Any chance you can install rackless saddlebags with out installing pannier racks.

Do share the himalayan 450 accessories

Abhinav bro, pl find out when tubeless rims will be available for the 450 hm

any news on when the tubeless spoke rim will be available ??

Western people should watch this before coming negative about the bike

Rally suits well on 452

Any word on engine clatter reduction?

We may expect that tubeless rim next year😂😂😂.

I just wanted one so bad but they're not being sold yet in my country. So I bought a 400x.

Abhinav any idea when they are planning the tubeless rims. There has been absolute radio silence from RE.

@abhinavbhatt

12 сағат бұрын

No timeline yet.

@rawalsushant

12 сағат бұрын

@@abhinavbhatt my apologies i saw the entire video and saw that part. But thanks anyways for the updates.

When does the Rally Exhaust come out?

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

Arrow should start producing it soon but unlikely to make it to India. Wouldn't be under 50k.

Question them why not give traction control, cruise control, adjustable levers, quickshifter as another variant for bit more money. People would happily pay little more for these features

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

Wait for other interviews. And I will never ask them why not give traction control. I will always commend them for not giving TC on a 40 bhp bike.

Is Himalayan 650 in the pipeline of RE ??

The tail section that we saw on the bike is it an accessories?

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

Yes. Yet to be launched.

@ADHI222

2 күн бұрын

@@abhinavbhatt oh nice that's wonderful

The angle of the headlights in this bike seems to be more aligned with the suspension, my himalayan does not look like that. It that a mod or just difference between the models?

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

This headlight sits lower due to no number plate at the front. Even my bike in India is like this.

@harshitprasadbulletwa

2 күн бұрын

@@abhinavbhatt omg looks so much cooler this way, how do you dodge the legal requirements to do this in india?

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

@@harshitprasadbulletwa ride this way and pray for the best 🤣

@harshitprasadbulletwa

2 күн бұрын

@@abhinavbhatt Haha 😂 will try doing this someday. Lets hope Gurgaon police is willing to let this slide

What a cool guy, nice that they consider people are spending all their savings on a bike and not everyone has unlimited cash.

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

I thought that was the quote of the interview. Very touching.

Would be get the RE Arrow exhaust in india for this?

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

Unlikely. It won't make sense anyway. Would cost at least 40-50k. Would you buy a slip on that's heavier than stock and not make that much more power for that money?

Sir, question him when will bigger Himalayan arrive?🙂

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

There's absolutely no point asking these questions. You just won't get an answer you'll like.

when are the cross spoke wheels are coming?? did you had the chance to aks them and get an answer?? This is the only thing which is making me wait to buy this bike and no I don't want to go for jugaad "Tubeless conversion". and pushing 200kg motorcycle everytime you get puncture is out of the question as well.

@flyingkiwi215

2 күн бұрын

Why would you push it? Just fix the puncture as it’s got a centre stand already fitted.

@AJ_NtTWrstl

Күн бұрын

@@flyingkiwi215 fix the tube puncture by myself? you are out of your mind.

What about the chasis break?

@flyingkiwi215

2 күн бұрын

Aftermarket, incorrectly fitted engine guards causing it.

It's been almost a year since the the Himalayan 450's launch, but nothing from RE about the tubeless rims, rally accessories and the seats. A seriously BIG blunder. Edit. It also looks like the rally exhaust won't be launched in India !

I can see the grenadiers in the background 😂😂😂

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

We were eyeing them for 4 days straight.

Want to see foglights throw in dark

Why the chessis break hard question to be answered...

This or triumph scrambler 400x

Guys at this time moto cf 450 is winning and Himalayan is loosing. But it's a battle not a war.

@delchanman

2 күн бұрын

bro is onto nothing 🗣

@ankn01

2 күн бұрын

@@delchanman i am

@marcotrujillo9574

2 күн бұрын

Two different markets. You want reliability buy RE. You want to travel long distances with any issues at all? Buy RE. You want a chinese Teneré looking bike, with a bunch of chinese electronics to go 100km trips and then go home? Buy CF 450mt.

@ivoaferreira

Күн бұрын

@@marcotrujillo9574 RE is not exactly known for reliability, on both only time will tell...I bought the himi but the CF is a better bike, better acessories (mirrors, windshield, handguards), no vibration, more horsepower, the himi is better looking but thats a question of taste

So now I'm waiting for fog lights AND top bag.

Is it me or did this guy have trouble answering questions?

@flyingkiwi215

2 күн бұрын

He’s only one person of the team. He’s not specialist on every part of the

@Oldman.Roaming

21 сағат бұрын

@@flyingkiwi215 gotcha

That accent sounds french imo .

@abhinavbhatt

2 күн бұрын

He is French.

@marcotrujillo9574

2 күн бұрын

Yeah no sht, he's name is Antoine, champ. It's pretty clear.

No clear answer about tubeless spokes again, no time frame. Disappointing.

@Fractal379

2 күн бұрын

In fairness, that's not within his job remit.

@bikes.and.knives

2 күн бұрын

@@Fractal379 that's corporate lingo. You're trying to build a motorcycle community, trying to engage with the riders, asking for feedback. This is not the way to go.

@Fractal379

2 күн бұрын

@@bikes.and.knives I don't think someone in his role has all the answers, nor would I expect them to.

@bikes.and.knives

2 күн бұрын

@@Fractal379 He should have said so then, that he can't answer that question instead of getting political. A whole lot of us only bought the Himalayan because we were told that the tubeless spokes were getting launched as early as in 3 months, and that was November 2023. After that, there has been a collective silence from the brand, collective amnesia. Nobody dares talks about it. They don't even reply to the queries on their Instagram page. I have asked numerous journalists about it, no answer yet. So, if RE, as a brand, doesn't even have a time frame for something that they promised us last year, they're doing a shit job, and not talking about it, or giving vague answers like in this video isn't helping their cause either. They'll launch more bikes, and the customer will remember this behaviour. Next time we'll take all their announcements with a fistful of salt.

@delchanman

2 күн бұрын

​@@bikes.and.knivesdoesn't the top spec have the tubeless spokes right now? Some sources say they do i have no idea.

No matter how good one can call RE Himalayan, it will remain unreliable and shit product. There's an issue on my 450 which RE cannot fix and its been 3 months.

@d3lchan

2 күн бұрын

you have a 411 right?

@adityan3208

2 күн бұрын

What's the issue?

@fueledbypassion5558

2 күн бұрын

The owners are actually enjoying the motorcycle and I am one of them 😉

@d3lchan

Күн бұрын

@@fueledbypassion5558 nah nah don't worry, he has a 411 and is putting down others to feel better about his situation lmao