Big shout out to AF1 Racing for supplying this little Himalayan for the day! It was a surprisingly great time and you can check it out here: www.af1racingaustin.com/used-inventory/2022-royal-enfield-himalayan

@Lumpia_In_Texas

Жыл бұрын

Just buy a DR650 instead of this bike.

@spartanx169x

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on hitting 90K subs. Keep up the good work.

@barrlisticchar5632

Жыл бұрын

A good comparison to this could be a KTM 390 adventure. Yes it makes more power and had better electronics and what not, but its also an A2 compatible bike and it's one of the only other small capacity adv bikes around

@mcsupersport

Жыл бұрын

LOL, first thing I noticed was you were parked illegally in a handicapped space.....😄

@positivelynegative9149

Жыл бұрын

Suggestion: When you are talking about and/or showing the ergonomics, give your height & inseam measurement. 👍

Royal Enfield panniers: $700 Ducati panniers: A Royal Enfield

@johnpagejr.7628

Жыл бұрын

Peter Merkle LOL good point!

@throttlehungry4821

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@ScottTheImpaler

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! As a person with a Ducati problem, I can confirm this.😂 Also, anyone want to trade their RE for some multistrada panniers? Cuz I’m outta cash for some reason.

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

Why buy the royal Enfield panniers, go really budget and put some tool boxes from the hardware store on

@chucksherron

Жыл бұрын

@@chrispekel5709 one reason is that if you order them with the bike I believe they are keyed alike.

Royal Enfields rebirth is the best thing to happen to motorcycling in the last five years. It's bringing many many new people into the fold with simple, affordable, reliable, fun and good looking bikes. Kudos to them and excited for their future. Nice video Spite!

@chrisgraham5186

Жыл бұрын

Rebirth?… That implies they'd stopped producing bikes at some point. RE have been in continuous motorcycle manufacturing since 1901… the longest unbroken period of any marque. Initially building them solely in the UK, then from the mid fifties to 1970 in both the UK and in India, and since 1970 in India alone (though in recent years they've had a major R&D base in the UK again, as well as in Chennai). Like many companies, particularly in the automotive world, ownership has changed over the years, but the marque has continued in production without break for over 120 years.

@Stevel_

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisgraham5186 Rebirth with the new models in first world markets. I know the history of the company well I have read books on it and own a INT650. Peugeot has been making motorbikes for longer BTW.

@chrisgraham5186

Жыл бұрын

@@Stevel_ Fair point, if you include scooters. My French Peugeot riding friends wouldn't forgive me for forgetting them. There are a few nice 1920's to 1950's Peugeot bikes in my brother's classic bike club (He lives in SW France). I followed a few on my Interceptor as marshal on one of their events in the mountains of the Languedoc.

@ws8080

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisgraham5186 Yes, it was a rebirth or call it a rejuvenation if you wish. New management bought Harris to design new chassis, hired some other engineers away from the competition, and started rolling out new models.

@chrisgraham5186

Жыл бұрын

@@ws8080 Rejuvenation is closer… or just a case of a new owner providing development funds, as often happens. Whatever you call it, we have firstly the Indian company laws to thank, for keeping the Madras/Chennai operation safe from the liquidators grubby mitts in 1970… and in more recent years, Eicher Motors, and in particular Sid Lal's vision and enthusiasm to thank for refinancing the company and heading the marque to greater things.

After many powerful bikes, i bought an Himalayan and its crazy fun! Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹

@spitescorner

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, smaller is better.

@fullmetalcorgi1350

Жыл бұрын

@@spitescorner If that's what she tells ya...

@ananddarnal6702

Жыл бұрын

@@fullmetalcorgi1350 I think stamina matters more than size 😂

@stevec-b6214

Жыл бұрын

isnt that what its all about? what a great , honest bike.

@talltale9760

Жыл бұрын

@@spitescorner would hesitate to say the himy is smaller it’s pretty damn heavy for its displacement

If I lived in a rural town, that would be the bike to have. Simple enough to repair yourself, enough power to go everywhere around, and the quiet engine is great to enjoy the scenery. I am just happy RE exist and set a good mark for cheap, nice bikes. Great video.

@greyhammar

Жыл бұрын

I also live rural and other than the quiet engine those are the reasons I garaged my other bikes and moved to a DR650. Dual sports and BASIC ADVs like the Himalayan are great where I live.

@vojtablbosti747

Жыл бұрын

Exactly why I bought the Himalayan Scram :)

@max-zv7sf

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely true. I live in a rural part of a developing country. If you are young and don't have much money, the thing to have is a dual sport or a light adv bike. Here there are a ton of Honda and imported chinese 150cc and 250cc dual sports, with Himalayans recently thrown in the mix. You can use it day to day for work, go fishing or hunting on weekends, they can be used to get to neighboring villages. On occasion if you put together enough money, you can even take long journeys without much problems. I know people that have travelled from Cordoba to Ushuaia on XR250, a 6000km round trip.

With the cheap price AND a 3 year unlimited mile warranty w/ roadside assistance... You cannot go wrong. Even if you buy this for 2 seasons the guy you're selling it to still has a full year of warranty. So much confidence. In Ottawa where I live I met a guy who's the 3rd owner with around 20k km on the bike and still had half a year warranty when he bought it.

@bobtawiligar

Жыл бұрын

It's not worth it if it's in the shop all the time.

@creepy448

Жыл бұрын

@Chris Robinson Absolutely. I hate those dudes who just store bikes in their Man-Caves.

@DFX2KX

Жыл бұрын

@@bobtawiligar I don't think they are though. a company's not going to be offering a 3-year warranty on a bike that breaks down a lot. Not a great way to stay in business very long.

@stevec-b6214

Жыл бұрын

@@bobtawiligar is your information different from the rest of the planet??

@anthonyfanella6523

Жыл бұрын

@@bobtawiligar Treat your bikes better then.

"Itchy Boots" on YT made world tours on her Royal Enfield - Himalayan on different terrains ... That bike is tough, obviously ‼️👍

@robertholland7558

Жыл бұрын

Then she went to a CRF!

@scott3065

Жыл бұрын

@@robertholland7558 Right, that Honda CRF 300 Rallye seems to be really resistant❗

@randomgoodvideos1569

Жыл бұрын

@@robertholland7558 yes , bcoz the her Himalayan model was not emission complaint in some countries. It was an older model.

@robertholland7558

Жыл бұрын

@@scott3065 Norela did some major rebuilds on that CRF .

@TheAsheybabe89

Жыл бұрын

Itchy scrot banged holes all around the world.

I have ridden one of these and I agree Spite it is a great beginner bike. For the Nay Sayers out there I will remind them that Itchy Boots has ridden one from India back to Holland and also 2/3rds the length of South America with only minor problems with this bike. So put that in your pipe and smoke it. Great review Spite!

@shadowmancy9183

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure she rebuilt her clutch in a desert without ruining it. Simple and reliable.

@kevincrockett5155

Жыл бұрын

It's telling that she switched to a CRF300 Rally.

@mrpalaces

Жыл бұрын

@@kevincrockett5155 Well she really wanted to take some truly gnarly roads, where the Himalayan's weight is a problem

@csolivais1979

Жыл бұрын

@@kevincrockett5155 not really. Seems like every trip she takes is on a different bike

@VisorView

Жыл бұрын

@@kevincrockett5155 She had to abandon the Himalayan in South America, Covid hit and she could not continue the journey. She then flew a CRF over and completed the trip to Alaska on that. All is explained in the end of trip movie that she has just posted.

Every review I have seen about the Himalayan is that it doesn't do anything particularly well, it just does EVERYTHING. I haven't seen a single review where it wasn't fun for the rider. For the price point, it is wonderful.

@robertholland7558

Жыл бұрын

Jack of all trades, master of non!

@takahashi111

Жыл бұрын

@@robertholland7558 I was about to comment that.

@amagoo100

Жыл бұрын

My first motorcycle was a 2005 vstrom 650 and that's really the best way to describe it. I referred to it as the Ford ranger of motorcycle lol not the best at anything but it did everything you needed

@freedomriding2558

Жыл бұрын

I love mine.

@franmitch3589

Жыл бұрын

Done it all on mine granted have ridden better bikes but alot more money was spent on them better bikes

I bought one of these this summer... Despite (or maybe because of) the sh!t your previous employer had to say about it. Looks like we both made the right decision and went our own way! Keep up the good work buddy 😀

@mattdustz9215

Жыл бұрын

What precious employer? You mean Yamie?

@just_one_opinion

Жыл бұрын

You bought it because of the price, nothing else.

@iandennis7836

Жыл бұрын

Change your brake pads and fit stainless steel braided brke lines, problem solved.

@akshaynyaharkar

Жыл бұрын

He talks shit about many things before even riding them so his reviews are irrelevant. He just goes with the most popular opinion or very opposite of the popular opinion just for the clicks

@denchua

Жыл бұрын

@@iandennis7836 It already comes stock with stainless steel braided brake lines.

This is my first bike and I love it. It's not fast AT ALL but it has so much character and is capable of doing almost whatever you want off road.

@jaykarandikar

Жыл бұрын

Its fast enough off road. I usu keep up with all the big adventure bikes off road :) .. And on all other paved roads, I can always comfortably manage speed limit + 5 mph more..

@pujabelgian

Ай бұрын

Out of my 4 bikes, the himmi is my wife's favorite as a passenger. Smoooooth.. 😍

Bought a Scram 411 a couple months ago and have put a little over 2000 miles on it now. Taken it to Texas and a couple other states. It does really well on highways. It's not going to blow you away or pop any wheelies, but this thing is smooth riding at highway speeds. Couldn't have chosen a better beginner adventure bike

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it's good on the highway. Will it do 65 comfortably? I want one here in Australia and the maximum speed I really need to do is 100km/h (65miles)

@crazybiscut

Жыл бұрын

@@chrispekel5709 i just pulled 110km just now its fine

@vojtablbosti747

Жыл бұрын

I have Scram too and it really depends on the highway speeds in your country. Here it is 81mph and I don't feel comfortable in highway trafic on it. 65mph is good speed tho, you can get there on 4th gear and then cruise at 5th. 81 it can do maybe downhill... (Edit 105 and 130kmph. Btw people want 150 on highways here...)

@daniellandry9366

Жыл бұрын

How is the comfort with that bike? I'm about 6' and curious how it would feel.

@vojtablbosti747

Жыл бұрын

@@daniellandry9366 I am 185cm and the Scram 411 is decent. There is one smaller issue, I have knees slightly over the edge on the gas tank, because the seat is slightly angled to front in the rear part. I am thinking about adding some cushioning to make the rear of the front part more flat so that I would stay at the back of it. Otherwise it is very comfortable. I rode 1,5h after 10 years and no issue. The seat is more comfortable then in the original Himalayan. On a bad road it feels confident. It can clear bumps easily but if the road is pothole next to pothole (literally), it is better so stand at 40kmph. But the bike doesn't look to be suffering on such a road. The front doesn't sink much which surprised me, so the Scram might be rather stiff, but in a good way.

As a guy in his 50s, considering his first bike to tour the dirt roads of Australia at slow speed, this could be perfect. Bigger than a Trail 125, smaller than a DR650. Slow and reliable is what I want. Retro looks are just a bonus.

@sirgalah561

11 ай бұрын

Did you end up with one??

@martyn_g

8 ай бұрын

To note, it’s heavier then a DR, by quite a bit

@robbaskerville253

8 ай бұрын

@@martyn_g Wow, youre right! Just checked, the Himalayan is 47kg heavier than a DRZ400E.

I work at an REdealer and I have to say, the Himalayan was the first model we got in our shop, and initially none of us were impressed. As you experienced, these bikes have starting/idling issues from the get go, and it seems like they have some kind if battery draw, because if these bikes sit for even a few days without starting, they will die completely. That said, the 650, 350, and even the new Scram 411, which is literally just this bike with a new dash and smaller front wheel have none of these issues. It's insane how quickly and concisely they've stepped up their quality control and finish on their new motorcycles!

@chrisn1825

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree - my 22 Classic is built noticeably better than my 21 Himalayan

@sscbkr48

8 ай бұрын

I have an '18.. it had the usual Himmi idle/relay issues. The local dealer took months trying to (finally) fig out it needed a FP relay. Once the relay was replaced it ran beautifully and has ever since. My worst experience was dealing with the shop.. a bunch of hacks imo. Whoever worked on it stripped a tank bolt but said nothing about it. After the warranty expired I steered clear of them and did my own maintenance. I really like the bike, it's great for exploring FSRs, even 2 up. I have 2 other bikes but the Himmi is by far my favorite. 😍

It was because of *your* review -back on the other channel-that led me to purchase the RE INT 650. Love RE, the bike, and community.

@sirgalah561

11 ай бұрын

Similar - someone reviewed a Himalayan so I took one for a test ride, and ended up buying an RE Classic 500 instead...

3:34 That nice little lever on the left side, which is between the headlight switch and the mirror is called a choke. Use it for the first couple houndred meters. It gives your enginge more throttle when idle to assist a cold start, so your enginge won't die down on you in idle when cold. It's usually an old bike thing, but I guess RF just used this instead of fancy tech to keep the price low.

@robcampbell3235

Жыл бұрын

Is it carbed? If so its a bit of a problem with ethanol. Nothing major but you might become an expert in rebuilding / cleaning carbs.

@timmaybach8158

Жыл бұрын

@@robcampbell3235 That depends on the bike. There are versions of the Himalayan that use a carburetor and there are versions of the Himalayan that use fuel injection. Newer Himalayan models only use fuel injection. Royal Enfield is crazy enough to put a choke even on their fuel injected Himalayans, so the presence of a choke doesn't tell us if this specific model uses a carburetor.

@robcampbell3235

Жыл бұрын

@@timmaybach8158 thanks for the reply! I love learning about bikes. And i think carbs work well (except for that carb sync thing) but in my humble ethanol kinda prefers fuel injection if not ridden everyday.

Only thing we Royal Enfield guys need now is Spite reviewing the Meteor 350. :) Greetings from Brazil.

@MaaZeus

Жыл бұрын

That may be a bit too small for his tastes, physically and engine size. However the upcoming Super Meteor 650 looks damn cool, much more cruisery 👍

@markymarknj

Жыл бұрын

@@MaaZeus the Meteor 350 may be small, but so is the fuel bill! I have one, and I can literally have fun on it all day for $10 or so-even at TODAY'S high fuel prices... :)

@YooperDanKulka

Жыл бұрын

You mean the 2023 meteor 650!

@markymarknj

Жыл бұрын

@@YooperDanKulka why not BOTH?

@Gismo3333

Жыл бұрын

@@markymarknj -- Are the bike much smaller also, or you mean just the cc.

I bought a Himalayan after riding Harleys for 7 years and, as slow as this tractor is, I never get off it with a frown on my face. That, and the feeling that I could literally take the entire bike apart and reassemble with the provided tool kit. I can easily perform all of my own valve adjustments and top level work in my garage. It was built to be able to adjust and repair on the side of a mountain. That stalling issue is as simple as a TPS adjustment. Half of the pleasure in this bike is that you can’t quite figure out WHY you love it as much as you do.

Looks to be a fantastic little adv for a smaller, newer rider, that's looking for a budget machine.

@stevec-b6214

Жыл бұрын

i am big, old and loaded;) , and i got one!

@markhingst5368

Жыл бұрын

@@stevec-b6214 If I was 'loaded' I would definitely need some serious garage space to keep every bike I have ever owned 😁

I always smile when Spite calls a bike small. Great review though, just proves you don't need tons of cash to have a ton of fun, I would much prefer to drop a Himalayan than some high priced ADV, so your going to be able to pick some more technical stuff that pushes your skill level.

@spitescorner

Жыл бұрын

For sure, binning big adv bikes is pricey. I busted up an R1250GS real bad lol. Didn't want to see that bill...

@stevec-b6214

Жыл бұрын

@@spitescorner sold mine (1150gs) pretty quick, just WAY too heavy for off road riding solo. did you see what a miserable time Charley and Ewan had when they hit the steep or muddy sections on long way round?

@sirgalah561

11 ай бұрын

I crashed my BMW F650GS three months ago.. The repair bill in parts alone is more than a brand new RE Himmy....

I love my Himalayan (mainly because it is my first bike). I put a tall seat on it cos I'm quite tall also and it helped so much with long rides and overall comfort (seat concepts tall, if anyone is interested). I did ride a Kawasaki 650 for a few weeks beforehand and found that I was only ever using 3rd gear for pretty much everything, which why I love riding the Himalayan so much; you really have to pick the right gear for the situation you're in, which makes the overall ride so much more engaging to me. It also seems, surprisingly, to be ok at highway speeds and I've had little issue getting it up to 120km/h (about 75m/h). While it doesn't rocket off the line it definitely has more pace than the average car and can get up to speed no problem. Not sure how much Spite weighs but I fluctuate between 95-100kg. (oh he's 240lb) Great bike.

Glad you gave this bike a fair trial instead of just yelling at the spec sheet like Yammie did way back then. I've bought this bike as a commuter / weekend fun machine and I'm pretty happy with my choice. It's a jack of all trades (except for speed obviously). It's sturdy, made to withstand offroad abuse, and relatively cheap to fix. Binned it a few times while doing off road already and the bike took it like an absolute champ. I was planning to go for a 3k kilometer adventure to Turkey this october, but COVID messed up my plans and now it's a bit too cold for my taste. The bike's idle is ok, it should idle around 1100-1200, however you were riding an older model, lackluster idling is a widespread issue among them. Something to do with poor ambient temperature sensor position. RE however does their homework, since my bike had no issues with idling so far (3k kilometers). Whilst its got it fair share of issues, most of them can be if not resolved, then at least be made more bearable with aftermarket stuff. There's even stuff to fix the poor idling. The tripper thingie I feel is more of a gimmick. It uses a proprietary app that incorporates google maps but is kinda finnicky to use. I couldn't be bothered to use it, good old phone mount and google maps are a lot more comfortable to use and informative. Would've been a lot more usable if it was straight up google maps without the RE app in between.

Spite, please keep making videos like this. This is what we want. Indians, RE-s and used bikes. Please 🙏😁

The Himalayan you rode needs the software update that will fix the cold stall issues. I’m buying one this fall. I followed Ol’Man Ronin until he died of cancer. His continuous laughter while enjoying this bike proves that the Himalayan is all about FUN!

Man, love your vids and am so glad you’ve brought all the likability and relatability from your previous gig without all the juvenile “yeet” and “squid” references. Your talents are showcased here.

I'm 5'3 and this is the ideal size for me. Absolutely love my Himalayan and I'm learning off-road techniques. Such a reliable and forgiving bike. I've never had any issues with low idle or stalling. I find it a versatile bike with a great entry price.

I really appreciate these type of reviews. Not all of us can or want to spend loads of money on a bike. Really enjoying the channel

I’m so glad you’ve broken free from yaminoob! You’re creating such better quality content, without yami’s annoying voice talking about “dank nooners”, and actually have something constructive and useful to say. Keep up the good work, my dude!

I paid $4499 for my 2022 Himalayan last month. First bike and I’m enjoying it so far.

@TheBeastlyHispanic96

9 ай бұрын

Would you mind if I asked for a 10 month review?

I subbed cause I liked spite on the yammie channel and felt he was the funniest out of the 2, and plus, I feel it was a dick move for yammie to chop you like that but much success to you bro and you got a sub/supporter here for sure 🤙

Hmmm… turbo that RE and then we’ll think about it 🤣 Honestly thought, RE has been making magic lately. So many slow and super charming machines! Love them all. Great review Spite.

The cold start issue is very common on these. They run too lean, and that "choke" lever really isn't a choke, it adds even more air! I solved this issue on my '22 Himmie by installing a Booster Plug and it hasn't stalled since. I commute in California on mine 250 miles a week and have just passed 10K miles. A few mods and a sprocket swap and these will do 70-75 all day long.

Moved to India in 2018 and been riding one ever since. Love my RE Himalayan can't wait tell June when the new 450 version is suppose to come out.

@kevindarkstar

Жыл бұрын

But how do you feel about the whole liquid cooled engine?

@corychartier7961

Жыл бұрын

@@kevindarkstar if it doesn't increase the cost I am for it. I would like a small amount of power increase and then maybe I won't over heat between lucknow and delhi again.

I already have a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 for commuting to and from work; it's a brilliant little reliable and versatile bike. Next on the list is a Himalayan for camping. After that, I'm going for the new RE Meteor 650 2023 for long range touring. These bikes are bloody great for the price range. Real value for money.

@kyakaruvlogs2784

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you can wait for the Himalyan/Sherpa 450 LC launching next year?

@Makermook

Жыл бұрын

I have a Himalayan and a Classic 500. To be honest, I ride the Himmy three times out of four. I LOVE the Classic, but the Himmy is just more fun and practical.

I picked up a 2019 Himalayan 3 days ago, I had a precision end can, new down pipe, iridium plug and DNA filter added. It definitely helps. I'm glad I found your review as it confirms everything I want from this bike: Economical, great to learn / try out off road, travel, camp, tour and commute. I did a Vlog of the Reveal on my channel with all the add ons. 😊

@sirgalah561

11 ай бұрын

Oohhh.. Do you have a link to that review???

@sscbkr48

8 ай бұрын

@@sirgalah561 google rest day rider, it's all there.

When I bought my first bike I found myself in a position to buy either an RE Himalayan, and a CRF250L Rally, I went with the Rally, only because it''s more offroad capable. But I do love the styling of the Himalayan. Love that RE is embracing the retro styling with pretty much all of their models. Big fan of how this bike looks.

@DhruvKumar-us5eq

Жыл бұрын

Retro styling, it's a way of life for the RE owners

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

They're not embracing anything, they're just doing the same thing they've always done lol

@vpc7124

Жыл бұрын

And RE is good at what they do, their sales figure is proof.

@WandelLander

Жыл бұрын

Ha, same boat. I just put my CRF 250 L (non rally, unfortunately) away for winter after my first season with it. Love the little Honda, and don't regret my choice. I got to test ride the Himalayan and it missed a little bit of playfulnes I was hoping for. Though on the other hand, I do miss a bit of long distance comfort in the CRF - not to mention that the Himalayan just looks so friggin good. I'm very curious about the liquid cooled Himalayan 450 that's been popping up in leaks and spy shots. If that actually comes out, that just might be the dream for me.

@percentbigfoot

Жыл бұрын

@@WandelLander it's definitely coming out and is only a Matter of time, don't know how thier liquid cooled engine would work but they won't release it before they are sure of the quality and the good thing is that the engine will definitely improve overtime, also the 450 is close to 40bhp. Quite surprised by that tbh, would be exciting to see how well it does because a lot of people would wanna try that out.

Currently ride a 1000cc sports tourer, I went to a Royal Enfield demo day recently and had such a good time on the Himalayan. Strongly considering pulling the trigger on one, also helps that other manufacturers basically have no supply of their small adventure bikes whereas Enfield always seem to have bikes ready to go. I'm a similar height to you though and I relate to having the tank cutouts digging into my knees!

@Makermook

Жыл бұрын

I'm 187cm and 100kg and I love my Himalayan. I had a Harley before this, and hardly ever rode it because it felt impractical.

There is something to be said about smaller bikes. Not just for beginners but for all experience levels. When it comes down to daily riding on asphalt or gravel you don’t really need 100hp bikes. Comfort, useful power, lightweight, and generally easier maintenance. A few minor upgrades and you’re set for a long time.

Glad to see you tackling some RE on your own! Speaking of royal enfield, I'd like to hear your thoughts about the newly announced super meteor 650. seems like serious competition for the spot the HD sportster 883 used to occupy

@chrispekel5709

Жыл бұрын

I like it but I wish it had wire wheels

@bigtreecombatacademy2927

Жыл бұрын

@@chrispekel5709 weighs a tonne too

@markymarknj

Жыл бұрын

I'm SUPER STOKED about the Super Meteor!

@derekm6236

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtreecombatacademy2927 So did the Sportster!

I have one of these as a commuter, touring, and light offroader in NY/New England. I’ve done plenty of highway riding on the bike, and I found that Hitchcock’s intake cover actually helps with its highway manners a lot. The stock cover has a very small air inlet, the Hitchcock/DNA one is much larger. I don’t think it does much (if anything at all) for peak power, but it changes the power curve a bit and improves response at smaller throttle openings. You wind up using a bit less throttle at highway speeds and it feels a bit more chilled out. The Hitchcocks part is ~$30 and made of metal, although you could achieve the same effect by dremeling out the factory plastic airbox cover. With me and a load of camping gear on the back it’ll cruise happily at 70 mph all day long.

As part of your audience on the other side of the Atlantic, I really appreciate the fact you're putting the bike weight in KGs now as well!

Literally started looking up reviews on Royal Enfield bikes and came across Yammie Noobs channel. After watching a few videos discovered you left and had to follow your channel. You do great work, keep it up!!

I bought it as a second or third bike, now after five years its still there (some others have changed) and the most driven of all of them. Very often when its a great day with some time to explore, its "ah lets go with the Himi". Finally, it will never be sold.

Now, this is how you make a really good review, by riding the bike and at the same time providing feedback. I love it.

Love these segments. Glad they are on realistic bikes sometimes and not always out of touch ones.

As an absolutly beginer /boght my himy this year, and started riding again after 30 yeras/ can confirm everything you said.. I love this bike, and with less than 5k km of experience i managed to ride some really nice off-road tours, even some "technical" parts. I am a "vertically challenged" rider, and the low center of gravity this bike has, makes it so much fun to ride..

…”it gets the job done in the fact that it will slow you down…” best quote for brake feel ever! So will a brick wall Spite! 😂

As a younger rider I started with the Kawasaki triple in the 70's and kept pushing the envelope for that adrenaline rush, until I finally I ended up on a Ninja. As I got older being able to pull wheelies at 55mph gave way to just enjoying the ride, so I bought a Goldwing which my wife and I both enjoyed together. I moved to the Andes from the states and wanted to replace the Goldwing's non demanding touring demeanor while allowing off road ability and settled on the RE Himalayan. The fact that it is less refined than the Goldwing gives this bike its charm. Down here in South America, it always seems to attract a lot of attention for its Indiana Jones classic and rugged design that with luggage, oozes visions of world back road travel on a budget. It gives the rider, everything they need, while forcing them to relax and enjoy the moment. Having long legs the seat and tank cutouts bothered me at first but I hardly notice it now. The bike is fantastic for exploring the Andes mountains, when exploring mountainous back roads the engineering begins to make a lot of sense. It happily does what it needs to do, and really allows the rider to be less focused on the bike and more focused on the experience. On this bike the rider sees more of the natural beauty because of the fact that the bike is just there as a supporting actor rather than playing the leading role and the center of attention, as high performance bikes do. It is my primary transportation behind my classic Nissan Patrol 4WD, and I do not have any desire to upgrade. It is a fun bike that is easy on the eyes and the wallet.

NEARLY 110K SUBSCRIBERS, well done, and well earned with some great content!

I think that way too many people are so worried about aesthetics and never really live life on a motorcycle. I have had way more fun remembering the trip where I had to zip tie ammo cases to my bike as storage. However, I will say that when you are young pulling your bike out of the mud is always an option, but as you get older, you tend to want to get through the mud vs stuck in the mud. That being said, I have always enjoyed bikes more that are easy to fix, easy to ride, and just keep going and going. I have often considered REnfield because you can avoid the gasps of shock and awe, because people do not care what you do to the Enfield, As the price goes up, so does your panic about what happens to the bike as you go out adventuring. I know a lot of people who limit what they do because they are worried that they may devalue the bike. Where is the fun in that?

I own a Himalayan alongside a Gold Wing. If you are looking at one, this review is pretty fair … I’ve had mine one year and put about 3500 miles on it. I am 6’1” and replaced the stock seat with a tall Seat Concepts and a 40 mm handlebar riser - addresses issues Spite pointed out. A couple things I would add is that 65-70 US mpg is typical and all REs run on 87 AKI (US)/90 RON gas. $10 gets you 150 miles of fun (@$4/gal US). Secondly, the bike has a three year warranty- I made a claim and RE stood behind the bike. Thirdly - maintenance is every 3k, but easy. You do not have to remove the valve cover to adjust valves and they are old style screw/nut.

Definitely will consider this one for my first ADV. I’ve always wanted a Royal Enfield, also great video Spite! Glad to see you brought a lot of fans over and are doing well.

I haven't noticed sooner but holy cow, 90k already! Let's push push push for that sweet 100k before 2023!

You can adjust the idle screw, but it is more of a hassle than most singles, the screw is under the gas tank so you have to prop it up to gain access.

@chadkline4268

Жыл бұрын

On the other hand, it prevents people from messing with it.

Ive had the 2019 since it came out. Love this bike and it has taken me places that I as a rider had no business being. Camping, fishing, rock hounding, desert, forest, gravel or dirt. This bike will get you there. Im also a shorter rider, 5'7", so this seat height was perfect for me. I also ride mine on the highway frequently. 70 is ok, 65 is better, dont ever go over 72-75.

Super stoked your channel is doing so well and your killing it like always.

Yammie: so you want an RE Himalayan? Spite: Yes Love this channel so much.

Unique looking bike, I like it. Thanks for the review man!

Great video Spite the length was fine for me, there was a lot to cover and you did it, stay safe and keep em coming!

Thanks man. I just sat on the scram411 and really liked it. Glad you enjoyed the Himalayan ride Spite

Great review, I really like what RE is doing lately.

As a current Himalayan I'm so excited for the new 450 LC! It's Greta that you finally got to try it liked it 😃

I'm glad your doing videos of used bikes. I feel like a lot of new riders are going to look at the used market for a first time ride. Keep up the awesome work brother.

I've been really checking these bikes out and trying to make some decision and after taking one on a test ride this review is very accurate and well made. I actually live in Austin so seeing that this bike's available is pretty darn tempting

I've been loving my interceptor 650 this past season, Enfield has been crushing it lately with the 350's, 450's and 650's. I'm excited for the future and the possible venture into larger capacity engines.

We need more royal Enfield content from spite

Spite, thanks for including metric units for the metric boys. Love the review! Keep pushing up for high quality content like this!

The Q&A from viewers/fans is a nice addition to the format. Well done!

AF1 is amazing. I live in DC but still order any and everything for my Tuono 660 Factory from them. They're super helpful on even the silliest of install questions too. Wish they were my local shop.

@spitescorner

Жыл бұрын

It was the best motorcycle buying experience I've had of all 8 bikes I've owned.

@WL2K

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the Factory :) Getting ready Upmap mine from AF1

@JoshPhillips7781

Жыл бұрын

@@WL2K Switching to Gabro's map really smoothed out the power curve on mine. Definitely worth the cash.

@WL2K

Жыл бұрын

@@JoshPhillips7781 Oh now ya got me excited lol. I plan on doing that and the MIVV short exhaust over winter.

@JoshPhillips7781

Жыл бұрын

@@WL2K Yeah, I'm debating between the Mivv or the new shorty that SC Project teased on the RS660. I assume it fits the Tuono just fine. The Mivv is looking mighty sexy though. Choices... Just a heads up - Gabro hasn't released a map for the Mivv yet. I know it's planned though.

Thanks for a great review on a bike I have been curious about. Also since I am not far away it’s good to know about your personal recommendation for AF1!

Great review . Intelligent, real world debate ,covering viewpoints that actually matter, is becoming your hallmark.. Thank you

So glad to see your take on it and that you enjoyed the bike! Your assessment of it as a bike that you will likely outgrow but want to keep is exactly my experience. I didn’t have the space or budget to keep mine when I got my Interceptor, but I often find myself wanting to ride one for tours with inevitable off-road sections. Appreciate the comparison with the KLR as well. Definitely a valuable contribution to the discourse around the motorcycle.

Air and evap delete will sort out the stalling and EBC pads for the brakes make a big difference as does fresh decent brake fluid, The tick over can be adjusted by lifting the back of the tank and there's a large brass screw head for adjusting, I've had Harleys, Victory's and numerous Japanese bikes but never had so much fun on a bike since I was 17 on a 125, My Yamaha 900 has sat in the shed since i got the Himmi nearly 2 years ago lol. enjoyed your review cheers.

@sscbkr48

8 ай бұрын

For instant adventure, just add Himmi. 👍👍

What a good description you have given of this bike, I am going to buy one, you have dispelled all my doubts about this bike. Greetings from Cedar Park, Texas.

Thanks SC. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

People slept far too much on RE before the twins, their bikes are great fun. I love my bullet 500

Spite! If you want to do a Beta 350rrs day in the saddle I’ve got a very sparkling new bike for you in Dallas!

Spite, i am digging the growth and the way your content is developing man! Good shit

Stoked to find your channel! Enjoyed the video.

Ser, Himalayan 450 is coming soon. Looking forward to it. I believe it will check out on all things this bike misses. Fingers crossed for now.

@max-zv7sf

Жыл бұрын

I have the Himalayan 411, waiting for the 450 with avarice in my eyes. Still, it will be a single cylinder, so probably the 450 will have even worse vibrations than the 411 at high speeds. Kind of a bummer.

This thing is gonna be a real contender when it gets the water cooled 40~45hp engine.

I did exactly that,, I own a Ducati but also wanted something cheap and cheerful so I bought the scram 411 as a second bike and loving every minute of it, I will be modifying it for off road, good review thanks

I just got one a couple days ago, it’s my first bike. I am having a blast! There are times while riding I wish it had more power but thankful that is doesn’t because I’m still learning. The only opportunity (other ppl call it a “problem”) is my slow speed maneuvers. Mostly it’s U-turns and sharp slow turns from a stop up step hills that let me test the durability of the bike vs the ground ha! Also it’s not super heavy to lift a couple times during a practice session. Thanks for the time you take on these vids. 🤘

Hey There Spite! Love the Channel, Keep up the good work! I have a 2022 Himalayan back here in India and they have updated the bike by removing the choke. To be fair, we don't need it in most parts of India because it doesn't get as cold as it does in the USA. There is an idle RPM adjustment screw, but its literally under the fuel tank, so you'll have to detach it and then adjust the idle RPM (weird but it is what it is). Again the bike is pretty big for most Indians considering that we aren't on average as tall as y'all are xD I absolutely love the himmy and am glad to see yoou enjoyed it too! Cheers

@kesardogra5529

Жыл бұрын

The guy is a gaint 6'4" isn't average Usa height. Average India height is 5'8" and for USA average is 5'9". So just because you're short, stop blaming the whole country 😂😂

The smaller size works good for smaller riders. My friend is a retired jockey and he loves it

So good to see your channel growing so fast! 100k soon mate! Good on ya!

@markymarknj

Жыл бұрын

He's definitely within STRIKING distance!

Excellent review, thanks for sharing your detailed review!

A conti 650 makes me want one as a little hotrod bike

@teganjohnson5857

Жыл бұрын

just got one this year, such a fun bike. Love it.

I think your perspective is naturally from a big young guy 240 and 6'4" . BUt I know several, well more than several very experienced older guys that are lighter and a little thinner that love these bikes. Myself included, the problem with a lot of adventure type bikes, is they are too tall in the saddle. I hate tip toeing a top heavy bike. I had a Vstrom 650 Adventure XT which is a great bike, but it is a little top heavy if you are around 5'10" and getting on in years. The Vstrom is a Great bike, but I sold it to buy the Himalayan and also sold my Electraglide, I enjoy the himalayan more. Sure it is not going to cruise down the highway at 90, but most of us miss the fact that it is more fun to cruise down back roads at 50 and still be able to turn down a dirt road to see where it goes.

90K!!!! whooooot! Great content as usual Spite.

Him a layin

@spitescorner

Жыл бұрын

Harleysimps.com: for when Himalayan your girl

@McRcFly

11 ай бұрын

She be playin

I've been curious about trying out a RE for a long time. Have to talk to the local dealer. Nice to hear your thoughts on this. Edit: Thank you for the metric units, you rock!

@karenfromhr7215

Жыл бұрын

I've been riding an off the showroom floor 2021 meteor 350 for about 3 months now and it's a brilliant bike. Very dependable and even capable of mid range touring. I'm looking next at the 2023 super meteor 650, which I'll be using for long range tours. The himalayan is next on the list for camping. Royal Enfield is great quality for such a low price point.

@Barnshal

Жыл бұрын

@@karenfromhr7215 That sounds like an interesting looking fleet! Glad to know you are enjoying your meteor. People talk like you need a huge bike for some sightseeing, not true at all. Did a day ride with a friend the other day of around 190 miles (~300kms) I was on my 750, my friend was on a 125cc, it was more than enough for the light tour that we did, super fun! The super Meteor, it's such an eye candy, really dig the look! (super heavy though, but it has no sporting intentions and the low seat help it's case)

I saw an Africa Twin in my small rural town and I couldn't help but give the guy a big thumbs up and a smile with my tongue sticking out.

I just bought one as a second bike, and due to our local weather I haven’t ridden it much, but I am absolutely loving it.

Great video! We have one in our garage and the review is very spot on. Glad I'm not the only one who has trouble keeping it started. I'm surprised you were able to get it above 65. When I ride it if there's a slight breeze 65 is where it tops out for me, which doesn't work for me where our interstate speeds are 80

@VictorLowther

Жыл бұрын

Huh. I never had a problem cruising at 70.

@williamardenjr116

Жыл бұрын

@@VictorLowther yeawe aren't all built the same either. I know these bikes are to small for me. 6'4 and 275

13:14 I have to disagree there tbh. This bike is the top choice for serious off roading and trailing here in India. The mountain ranges it is named after have a reputation for notoriously dangerous roads where there's more ruts and deep holes than pavement. The Himalayan makes up the majority of motorcycles that complete these routes where you have to cross some very risky trails.

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a couple of videos of riders using the Himalayan to ride up to the Mt. Everest base camp. This thing is a tough workhorse. I’m not much of an adventure type though (I’ve tried the outdoors a few times but it’s just not for me) so I’ve been seriously looking at both the Scram 411 and the Classic 350.

@ijustfelldown

Жыл бұрын

@@MrSpeed-lt8gr i had to choose between Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and the Scram 411. The Scram had just launched a month before I had to pick. RE is known for some teething issues at the beginning of their production runs so I went with the Svartpilen 250 which was already 2.5 years in production locally. You don't have to worry if you're interested in the Scram though. Royal Enfield has a much better QC on international markets than the local network.

Reminds me of my old MZ ETZ251. That was a 2 stroke 250cc single, but the performance was similar, and it had that same semi-off road stance and "so ugly it looks good" aesthetic. That was good for whole days in the saddle, long tours with camping gear, and holding its own at just above legal speeds on UK motorways. There's plenty of fun to be had on small quirky bikes.

The Motorcycle shop I work for sells royal Enfield Himalayan, I have 2 of them, with 20,000 miles on one and 15,000 miles on the other one. Have done long trips Motorcycle camping and bikes have been trouble free. I've had klrs, Vstrom and enjoy the Himalayan the best so far, easy to work on great gas mileage no complaints. They now have a 3 yr warranty. Not a fast bike, but does everything well. SJ

Thanks for the review. Glad to hear from someone that doesn't sound like a RE fanboy. Probably gonna be my first bike.

If anyone wants a day in my saddle, Im taking applications

@edman79

Жыл бұрын

I get to ride you?

@Shenthusiast

Жыл бұрын

It'll be a bumpy ride that's for sure

@Fee.1

Жыл бұрын

You cant succeed irl?

@fullmetalcorgi1350

Жыл бұрын

@@Fee.1 I just can't succeed

@Fee.1

Жыл бұрын

@@fullmetalcorgi1350 have you tried alcohol for social lubrication ?