Review was spot on in my opinion gents. I’ve owned a ‘21 model for nearly a year as my intro bike to adv riding. Accessible. affordable comfortable . Commute on it to work during the week, get out on the dirt on the weekend. Eventually I know I’ll want something more but for now I am loving this bike.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear this type of feedback. We try to keep it real.

@godfreytomlinson2282

Жыл бұрын

I got a himalayan coming off an old r1200gs. The running costs were just too high on the beemer. It surprises me how close the Himmy comes in tems of comfort to the GS

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

@@godfreytomlinson2282 Geez. I didn't see that one coming.

I bought one of these earlier this year. Sold my Honda Shadow and absolutely love this style and currently learning gravel and dirt roads. Who would have thought a woman in her 50s would decide to start riding and planning around Australia touring!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Good choice. You’ll have lots of fun…..slowly and without a care

@eduardomonteclar392

Жыл бұрын

Woooohooooo💪🏾

Incredible and happy to see that KZread allowed you to compare a motorcycle to a woman without shutting down your channel 😜.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes I was concerned about that :) But that's Nugget and you wouldn't want him any other way.

I have a 2020 model and as someone who just gets into offroading, it is super confidence inspiring and fun bike to ride! It is not the most capable off-roader or the most comfortable tourer but it is a do-it-all versatile bike. Love the retro look which is unique in its category

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I love mine it does everything I want it to do. Im a new adv rider. 1 yr in and its awesome in the dirt here in New England USA!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

It's a solid bike That can do the tough stuff.

Just back from Morocco on a 5 days tour. Rented a brand new Himalayan, and I completly agree with your and Nugget's comments. Riding all day on it, confortable, it just potter along. For an analogy, it's a mule, competitors are horse race breed. No fuss but it does the job all day long. Great tour and great fun... what else do we want. Guy

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Lots of fun to be had on that bike Guy as you've found on your trip.

That’s sounds clearly like a challenge to me . As Nugget said take a few of them across Australia. Dave , Nugget and Clubby . It’d make an awesome movie length episode

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Stuff we'll ride to India!

Rode the 2016 model to Eastern Himalayas ( Sikkim) and it did exceedingly well. A few months ago took the 2022 model to the Ladakh sector with a pillion and it didnt skip a beat. As you've summed it right - a bike that makes you smile and thats enough for a motorcyclist. Just FYI for you guys. Khardung la is no longer the highest motorable road in the world. It has been taken over by Umling La in Eastern Ladakh at 19,200ft. I intend take the Himalayan up there next year. Will keep you updated. Join me if you want :)

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Well we better get over there again an ride Umling La!

Hired one in Manali .Did the spiti loop and a bit more , loved it .

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

A great bike for that.

Great video, great bike. Love the channel. I’ve had my Himalayan for about a year and a half and just rolled over to 16,000 miles taking a 1200 mile trip last weekend the last day of which was 12 hours and 700 miles mostly on the freeway. That’s not how I always ride but the bike did fine and I have lloved all 16,000 miles of riding. I’ve had almost no issues either. From my experience, most people are right about the bike, it’s slow, it’s just right, it’s comfortable, it’s inexpensive, it’s cheap. It’s all how you look at it. If you want a bike that goes anywhere and does anything albeit a bit slowly , it’s a pretty good bet for fewer dollars than most. Thanks again

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts.

@blader947

Жыл бұрын

What year is your Himi and what did you have to replace in the 16k miles?

@starlordstarlordman8489

Жыл бұрын

@@blader947 The motorcycle is a 2020. I replaced the chain and sprockets at about 10,000 miles I think. I ride super easy and so the sprockets didn’t have much wear, but the chain was pretty much fully stretched out. I changed out the stock Perelli tires after about 7000 miles I think. I changed them for. Motoz. The Perelli’s were very good on the road and on gravel, but anything wet and slippery not so much. The Motoz have been great on pretty much every surface. I know those are service items. I did have some issues with the bike starting at one point and replaced a couple relays under the seat which fixed that. For some weird reason the rear brake light bulb blew out twice. I put an LED bulb in now and it seems to be working OK. I did manage to strip out both of the bolts that hold down the rearward end of the fuel tank. I over torqued them and the metal seems a bit soft. I had to helicoil them which is working fine. I have managed to kill the battery several times, not by leaving on accessories, but by letting the bike sit for a week or so after having run the battery down a bit using heated gear. That said it does charge up just fine, and if I don’t use the heat gear or if I keep it charged it’s totally fine. When I’m on the road riding day to day it hasn’t give me any trouble. I’m sitting here racking my brain trying to think of anything else, and there is nothing else I think that’s it. The bike has just been incredibly reliable I don’t really think about it. I just get on it and go.😀.

@blader947

Жыл бұрын

@@starlordstarlordman8489 Well I would say that is not much at all, I have seen about changing out those relays and removing the excess grease to solve starting/stalling issues plus eliminating evap system. I also seen that gear shifter indicator is wired to rectifer and causes the parasitic drain you are having. Are you happy with the EFI, seems like better for elevation, but some have installed carb kit? It is good to see some real miles on a BS6 and gives confidence to a 2020 V Strom xt owner looking into one of these.

@starlordstarlordman8489

Жыл бұрын

@@blader947 thanks for the info on the parasitic drain, I will look into that. You’ve reminded me though that my fuel level indicator is a bit weird and has been since I got the bike. I’m so used to it I’d forgotten. It doesn’t really indicate a change in fuel once I fill it up until I use about a quarter tank and then it sort of gets itself right. The EFI, as far as I can, tell, is fabulous, no starting issues when it’s cold, I’ve ridden it in freezing weather multiple times no problem. I haven’t been very high in the mountains, not more than 4000 feet probably but it’s run fine. The throttle response is great for me. It’s slow and steady and doesn’t have any non-linearity . As far as the carb versus EFI, I would say I’ve watched so many videos on issues to do with motorcycles, and this one strikes me as one that people like to talk about, but strangely, I don’t see a lot of data and so since haven’t heard a bunch of stories about it stranding people I’m guessing there’s more smoke than fire in that story. Just my thoughts.

If there was anyone in doubt about Nugget‘s heritage : what a glorious mullet, mate !

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Outstanding

Most beautiful RE 😍.. In looks and performance 🤘

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Agree

Agreeting from Italy the Royal is the perfect bike for these trips, a greeting and good road✌️✌️

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

Glad I bumped into this video.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

We are too. We recommend you watch the Himalyan Motorocycle Adventure.

Looks a good bike and people who have them seem to love them. I think I'd have the CRF300 but I'm more excited to see what Triumph's 250 and 450 Enduros are going to be like...

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@mykheaton

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Smells like a unicorn I reckon...

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

@@mykheaton yeah, there's a whiff there.

Nice review and thought comparisons with the baby KTM and the Honda Rallye 300. I agree, don't throw money at the Himalayan, enjoy it as it is, a go-anywhere bike at traveling speed, NOT dual sport speed. Traveling speed is slower so you don't get hurt or break the bike when you are alone and days away from help. Dual sport speed is much faster, carrying much less, and not too far from help.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Got a 22 model in march, now 9500 km on it. Did 880 km german highway in 10 hours, went to Croatia, Austria, Italy, Slowenia and Norway. No breakdowns yet 😂. Easy to work on. The 450 Himalayan is tempting…a little bit more horsepower would be great, especially here in germany.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I love every video Nugget is in.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Another Nugget fan.

@DispatchMoto

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV We love you too, Dave.

Awesome review boys

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Carburetor humalian you guys changing your words for the markets!!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Hmm

Own one explored most of colorado with it- does need more power but if you take your time it'll do whatever any other will do, plus it beats the tw200 style bikes & will carry more than the little 250 dual sport plastic bikes

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts.

I'm a absolute beginner looking at a Himalayan and DLR650. Always thought I'd be picking the Himalayan but recently I've been reading reviews noting that the bike rusts very quickly. Living right on the coast I'm thinking the DLR650 might be a better long term bike (I realise it's heavier and bigger but was thinking I would grow into it)? Any advice? I'm 5'10 and about 73kg's Cheers Kaan (Ashleigh's partner :) )

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

You need to test ride some different bikes and find what you feel comfortable with. Lots to choose from that are all pretty good.

@Liam1304

Жыл бұрын

From my experience with my 2017 Himi (2 years) I haven't experienced any rust issues. The DR seems a good option but being taller it will be more of a handful off road and won't handle shingle as well. The lower Himalayan really does do well on shingle. Honestly for a self confessed absolute beginner I'd go with the Enfield until you need to progress

So like to see a video of you guys reviewing the new KLR 650. Be interesting to see what you think. I’ll hold my breath 😅

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

We reviewed it in depth last year like seriously thorough. I’m not sure that much has changed since then?

@Norm4man

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV thanks so much I found that video and watched it. Very enjoyable

Nugget is awesome!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Nugget is Nugget. :)

Solid bike for a student adventure.Cheers.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yep I agree, but I think the appeal is a lot broader than that.

@brucekendall52

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV and pensioners ;)

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

@@brucekendall52 Absobloody Lutely! :)

I think it's a great little bike. Not high performance by any means. But great value for the price. I know a guy who has one. Admits it could use about 5 more hp. But it gets like >70 mpg. And he's not a small guy.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

It does the job. Lots of fun to be had.

Am I the only one confused about the different pronunciation of Himalayan going on here? Nice review lads! EDIT: you guys just answered my question!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

English Imperialist 'A'. Indian 'Ah' :)

@adventureswithham2223

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV oooooh fancy 😂

Beautiful 🥰❤️

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I'm thinking that with all the trails you have there and the bikes you are getting lately we're all getting a bit spoilt, and long may it continue! How's the little red rooster doing lately?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Final episode on that in a couple of weeks, just want to take it on a final ride.

So Dave, for your money, would you go for the KLR or the Himalayan?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Too close, both good for the price.

A friend of mine owns a 2019 model and he's not impressed at all by that... It lacks power, especially considering 200kg of weight, build materials are low quality and prone to breaking a lot and its reliability leaves a lot to be desired overall. How does it compare to a CRF 300 Rally?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Good point.

Somebody at Royal enfield send nugget a bike, he is the world's best ambassador

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Give him two! :)

What about Sand riding in the Simpsons , Nugget, I fell in love with the DR after looking at you thrashing it in the Simpsons , Would it impress??

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Nugget says it can do a little sand, not a lot. :)

How about a comparison review, himalayan vs 390adv vs crf?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think this is a very good idea. I have ridden all three models extensively. The time has come.

Gotta love the ultimullet 🤨

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is extreme.

I'm a bit late to the party on this one, but on the off chance you see this....would I be completely insane to replace my WR250R with a Himalayan? Hear me out...I just like crusing around at a modest pace, and I'm really sick of being tippy toes on the WR...a nagging ankle injury doesn't help, nor does the WA pea gravel...it would be nice to be able to put a whole foot down. I've test ridden a Himalayan in the city, and the low revving engine was a bit of a shock...funnily enough, I reckon I'd probably prefer the RE in dirt, but the WRR is way more fun for hooning about the city.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

yeah or a KLR650

@Neb_38

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I was assuming the klr is maybe still a little high...might try and find one to sit on.

I almost bought the idea that a bike is good if brings you from the point A to the point B...but not in my opinion, a bike should make you feel alive 😜

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Good point.

@herytik4027

Жыл бұрын

They make you smile all the way between A & B. Try one, my sportster has not had its cover removed since I bought mine. 👍

Nugwaaaaa😅 absolute gold !

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I christened him that.

@Yeahbuddylightweigh

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV May the motorcycle gods bless him lol

I'd still take the crf300l

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yep an equally as good proposition.

I’m guessing it wasn’t meant to end like that?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was. Enough said :)

All new liquid cooled Himalayan 450 launching in 2023 should be interesting..

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Agree. We'll be testing that.

Video ends at 21:29 ?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

yep

Full disclosure Nosh hired a bike that had the Check Engine light on !!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Not when we he hired it, but it came on later.

@augm3nt384

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV It was already on that's why the bike had to be jumped stated in Manali itself. ( The first ride out ).

Disappointed, why didnt Nugget arrive with his crate bunjied on top of all those boxes

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Good point

Well that was a first for a bike review...the average wife analogy :)

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we are waiting for some Karens to come out of the woodwork.

Like a person from India is Indian, this motorcycle from Himalaya is called Himalayan😅

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Another one bites the dust through talking before researching oh well, join the line

HimaLAYa, HimaLAya....

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

You haven’t been to India

The average wife analogy 😭

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, some of his best work....... :)

He'mer'lay'yah.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Oh dear, ignorance is bliss

@Ariautoace

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I meant it in the sweetest way as supposed to being a smart ass, they "yah" is taking the Australian Accent into account as best as I could.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

@@Ariautoace Oh we the sweet tasted sour :)

@Ariautoace

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Love you guys, mate. Much hugs.

Him-a-la-ya. How hard can it be 😂😂

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Ignorance - how hard can it be

Nuggwhy

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

ha ha

"HAMALAYAS"

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

nope it's not

Hi-ma-la-yan not Hi-mal-yan.. lol

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Not how Indians say it.

Where’s the Himaaalians? Himaaalian? Wtf 😂

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Oh you like the Imperialistic English pronunciation. You need to go to India. :)

@ianlogan9415

Жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV so on that logic, is it Mexico, or Mehico? Just wondering 😆

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

@@ianlogan9415 I don't know I haven't gone to Mehico.

Nugget wouldn’t spend any money on it , what no milk crate ? 😂

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

You're right there.

@simonjones2645

Жыл бұрын

The milk crate is nicked remember....😂🤣😂🤣

... in the dark? hamalyan that ugly? :-) nuggets the madtv audience king for his real life sense of oportunity, humour and no bs aproach! at the end of the day its all about the rider not the equipment....

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

We are with you on that.

I am an Indian it is wonderfull bike but it has many quality issues that'd it ...which comes to reliability issues ....I am proud that india my country give life to dying brand

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

They're are getting popular in this tight economic times. Cheap and cheerful and good value for money.

Some people think you need a red nose and clown wig to ride a RE, they’re the clowns.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

It's a great bike. Greatly underestimated.

HIMAlayas NOT HAMAlayas...

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

Oh dear, so you're are you? So convinced you need to spell it out. It's not.