Noraly had inspired multitudes of new and old riders alike.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Shes a great motovlogger! Thank you for watching

@ricksadler797

3 жыл бұрын

Luv watching Itchy boots 😊😊 she’s awesome and inspiring. God bless

In India... Himalayan is a dream bike for lots of Indians...it's 2.6 lakhs rupees here.. it's quite expensive for us but still we love to buy it ❤️❤️❤️

I own one myself, but after introducing my daughter to the bike, I may have lost access to it. She loves it as much as I do. Love this bike, more I ride it more I like it.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Well said and I agree q00% It is a fantastic motorcycle! Thank you for watching and subscribing!

@MrArray1967

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm. I do speculate a lot about to find a new job. Perhaps I'll just buy a Himalayan and keep my current job and start commuting on a Himalayan. The sooner the better I think.

@ishanthakur4239

Жыл бұрын

@@MrArray1967 it's been a year did you bought one had some good experience

According to me "If a Car or Bike can run on Indian conditions then it can run anywhere on the planet"

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Truth. I even say that in one of my videos

@osmanalud2285

2 жыл бұрын

Muy cierto

Being isolated up the coast, I bought mine over the phone after seeing a pic of one in the Himalayas.. what an intersting cool looking bike! Two yrs later, still lovin it. A 2 wheel Jeep indeed, it compliments my 4WD version. Excellent video and a great choice of music. Cheers from the PNW.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! Cheers

Once a wise man said, 'A car just takes your body to places whereas a Royal Enfield Motorcycle moves your soul." May God bless You, Ride safe and Enjoy your Himalayan.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! Cheers!!

@naveenkr5992

3 жыл бұрын

Hate to say this but Enfields vibrate your soul out.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

@@naveenkr5992 nah, they're like Harleys, they let you know you're riding awesomeness 😉

Hello from Bavaria! I rode mine last year 15.000 km, and it is the best counterpart to my Harley. My Himalayan earns the same love. I commute every day 65 km one way to work and evening back. It is really a mule and a 2w Jeep. I have the original boxes, I fill them with tools to fix my van in the garage, I carry trailer highes to the sandblasting company, I bring my son to school on it, I even carried my ebike to service on my Himalayan. Heated grips, a 2 inch handlebar riser, a Scott oiler, and you are ( at least me) ready for every trip, either commuting or world travel. I put this bike above all I had in my past: MZ, Yamaha xs400, Honda ST1100, BMW KS1200R, BMW Boxer. They all have lost my heart and love to this MEDITATION machine. Nice to see you having the same fun I have on my RE.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Comment Thomas and I agree! Thank You!

Love my Himalayan, actually have done more then a few KZread Vids with my Himalayan. Feel free to check them out. Definitely an affordable option. I got mine two years ago, and at 47, opened my eyes to the world of off road riding. I will be forever thankful for my Himalayan for that...

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

aWESOME AND i WILL! tHANK YOU FOR WATCHING & sUBSCRIBING! cHEERS!

@starscream1457

3 жыл бұрын

Buying products from a developing country is cheaper than a product made in developed country coz of cost of production..... These motorcycles will get more expensive with time as india develops more

I purchased a brand new Himalayan here in Thailand in March 2020 and just never fell in love with it. At 60 years old, riding alone, I never really wanted to go off road but preferred riding on the streets. Although the Himalayan was extremely comfortable it was a little underpowered for me and also found it a bit clunky while shifting. Somehow i knew it wasn't eh bike for me. After extensive research I ended up buying a new royal enfield interceptor that I absolutely love. I put about 10,000 kilometers on both bikes and cannot recommend Royal enfield enough. I don't mean to bash your choice and only hope you are as happy with your Himalayan as I am with my Interceptor. Keep up the good work

20 years and before, REs were infamous for parts falling off as you rode them . They've turned a corner since then where Honda just released a bike in India which imitates the RE spec for spec. And the 650 twins have gone on to become the highest selling motorcycles in the UK currently.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting!

@csrajuse

3 жыл бұрын

RE was based on BSA if I remember and the design never changed from 40s or 50s (Just too lazy to do research). It used to look similar to most bikes built in that era and that is what made it fun when I rode them. I do not remember it being very unreliable but I do remember I used to make many heads turn when I showed up on it to my school.

@galerinha

3 жыл бұрын

Well here in brazil there famous for exactly that: parts falling off and engine failure, at least with the himalayan model. Some of the common problems are: water infiltrating in the panel, headlight break due to weak polymer used, superior part of the engine (I dont know the name for that in english) needing to be repaired with 10k km rode (it seams it is either a problem with glue used to tie togheter the engine parts or something to do with our gasoline which contains 27% of ethanol), oil leak in one of the engine screws (apparently it is 10mm short), the luggage support being extremely weak (they make you sign a paper that you know that it can only support 5kg without breaking) and the list goes on. Also altough cheap we have other competitors at the same price (xtz 250 lander from yamaha and xre 300 from honda) and if you dont mind buying a used bike you can buy a 2 years old versys 300x for the same price (and probably have less problems than with a brand new himalayan). I do love the style of the bike. I like bare metal brute bikes. But ironically it is less reliable than other models full of weak plastic.

@csrajuse

3 жыл бұрын

@@galerinha sorry you had a bad experience. When I used them a long time back it was a 350 bullet. I had some good memories with it. However I will wait for the 650 version and get it. I have a Yamaha maxim 82 with 136k miles on the engine and yes understand Yamahas are probably more reliable. Can't be sure as I need to own a himalayan myself. Sometimes you might get a bad bike. It's just bad luck. Had a honda once which was very unreliable ...so sometimes it's bad luck I guess

@galerinha

3 жыл бұрын

@@csrajuse I was speaking about the overall experience here in brazil. I will probably buy a bike this year but it will probably be a used versys 300x tourer. I can't feel comfortable to do long trips with a historically problematic bike. Another reason is himalayan is designed for indian highways, here in brazil is common to have roads with speed limit of 110 or 120 kph, speeds that the himalayan can't cruise at. And I think it is very dangerous to drive considerably slower than bigger vehicles, specially in such small bike.

5. Affordability 4. Simple Design 3. Ruggedness 2. Accessories 1. It's Fun

Couldn't agree with you more. And nice work on your editing and presentation, Sir. 👍🍻

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! Might have to head to Alaska in hhe next couple years. Darn that work thing lol Cheers!

@KARMAkazeMoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@OlManRonin who invented work anyway? What a jerk. 🙄 😊 And yeah, Ohio to AK would be unforgettable. See you when you get here. 👍

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

@@KARMAkazeMoto well Ohio to NC them Trans America Trail to Oregon and back to Ohio first. I've been to Alaska back in the 80s but on a Harley

In my experience this is a very pleasant motorcycle to ride. I ride mine every day - it is my only transport. Great for commuting to work in urban traffic and so much FUN when I go out to play :-) Slightly jealous that your back roads appear to be in better condition than our main roads.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@thesololynx34

3 жыл бұрын

Our main roads in India look like your trails.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

@@thesololynx34 i know I've been there, which is why the Himalayan, which was designed yo easily handle roads makes it the perfect ADV motorcycle!! Cheers!

My dad bought a Himalayan for me to practice with. I've out 1,500 miles on it, and I gotta say I love this bike. Just barely fast enough for the highway (this one tops out at 85mph with a few minor mods), but on any road or terrain it's an outstanding bike. Looking forward to buying my own.

I am now 70 and have ridden a plethora of machines during that time, from a Tiger cub to a Road King to a CBR 1100 Super Blackbird; but I think that my happiest memories are those where the ride mattered - relaxed and stress free - and not just how fast you could get there. So thank you for this in-depth review, I will be after another bike soon, don't have a huge amount to spend, like doing my own "mechanics" and definitely do not want nor need gadgetry so your video has just confirmed my thoughts. Many thanks for that. Stay safe.

That one reason "It's fun" made my mind. Well, it's good to see a third world bike is being appreciated in US. Keep that trust & support on us. Love from India ❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you do much. It is a riot

Another great video as usual !! I think your Himalayan content is what might get you to the 1000 mark. There's a lot of motorcycle related channels on KZread, but not so with the Himalayan. ( although it's growing) Being a Himalayan owner myself, I think you've definitely" hit the nail on the head". You're enthusiasm shows just how fun this motorcycle is. Keep up the good work !

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother! Hoping I hit it soon! Cheers!

@chrisgraham887

3 жыл бұрын

Absulutely can't stop smiling when I'm on mine!!!

Thats so humble he mentions ichyboots , a lady so inspiring for many of us , a bike to be admired a lot

You explained it well. I own this for the past 4 years and it is fun+comfort. It always glides through all rough patches when we stand up. It will be just like we are riding on a highway standing on the footrest. Happy riding bro.

I love Itchy Boots! Glad that you felt inspired to go with the Himalayan.

Your videos got me to buy this as my first motorcycle. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into these videos. You rock!

Very nice demonstrations of the Himalayan!! RE will be so happy!! Itchy Boots has really made this bike so famous!! RE has to reward her. I bought this 2021 Rock Red this week only because of watching Itchy Boots videos. Noraly is great inspiration.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Yes she is. A complete Class Act AND she loves the name Ronin. What could be better than that?? lol

Very nice video! I'm considering this bike as my first bike. I'm planning to get my licence by the end of this year and to get the bike beginning of next season. I was so happy when you stated fun as the number 1 reason, as everything I've seen about this bike screams fun, good times and relaxed riding on and off road.

Itchy boots and karmakazee and now you Mr. All of you are convincing me to go get that himalayan as my 2nd bike, actually own a Suzuki Gixxer 155, down here it's in the mid place accessible bike range, honestly I love the looks and capabilities of it!

It's just awesome when someone is praising the Himalayan...Feels good that I made the right choice😊.Inspiring vlog! No doubts on that!!!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

A very fair and honest test of the Himalayan, I rode one a few months ago and I loved it.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!!

Great that you mentioned Noraly “Itchy Boots” and her “Basanti” and “Dhanno”, the two Himalayans witty which she covered almost the entire world with! And now she has a Honda which she named “Ronin”😉 after you and that too because “Dhanno” got stuck due to COVID-19! Here in India 🇮🇳, the so called “THIRD WORLD” country we DO need a tractor like the Himalayan which can gulp up the Third World gas we get, get bashed up in the worst of roads that we have and still stand tall! And because of this the “First World” countries get the best of products at the most affordable prices that is even beyond their dreams! It can handle way more than just the little incline gravel roads and also keep up on the highway at 120 kms/hr all day and still give you a humble 32 kmpl or roughly around 71 mpg. Maintenance, just at $30 for an oil change, spares ranging from $10 to $60, and still we got haters all over the “First World” nations! It’s really fascinating 🤨🤨🤨...!!!

@soaruk3697

3 жыл бұрын

She is far from covering 'the entire world'........... please look up some ladies that have i.e. Steph Jeavons, and Benka Pulka being amongst them - of course they are not 'KZread personalities', so maybe don't count??

@csrajuse

3 жыл бұрын

Well for all the comparison though cant you just snag one of these for $2900 bucks ? That is a steal. I grew up in India before immigrating to US and I remember Bullet, Jawa and Yezdi (and Rajdoot, but eh !) were like my fav. I had a bullet for sometime and the fun I had with it was unimaginable . I probably will never do a "world" tour on any bikes... but sure am I waiting for the new 650 version of Himalayan .

@sreejithsreelal2756

3 жыл бұрын

Which bike she named as DHANO

@toy014

3 жыл бұрын

@@sreejithsreelal2756 The second Himalayan that was given to her by Royal Enfield and with which she was touring South America before she was caught in the Lockdown! As far as I know it’s still in Peru and she has plans to bring it back to her home.

@soaruk3697

3 жыл бұрын

@@toy014 It was given by a Dutch dealer/importer not RE, in exchange for her original Himalyan - which I think is why she switched to Honda power as she feels she has not recieved any real acknowledgement/support from the company - you seem very good at not presenting facts as they are my friend.

Great video brother, can't wait to see more. I'll be picking one of those up in the next few months.

Yes Noraly has inspired my wife and I to start as well. We live in South Africa in the Karoo, semi desert area. Great for adventure riding.

Totalmente de acuerdo ! Tengo casi 50 años y compré mi Himalayan hace 8 meses! Es súper divertida y te da seguridad al manejar!!! Una moto oldschool ! Saludos desde Mexico

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario y bienvenido al canal!

The one reason that made my mind to go for it, "IT IS FUNNN". Soon will get my hands on it. Thanks for this great video, hoping for more videos.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and subscribing! Cheers!

Just gotta say, Thank you for your review of the bike man! I’m in northern Alaska, looking for my first bike and came across the Himalayan by accident actually. Passed it around to a couple buddies who ride up here and said it’s a good choice. And now after watching this and all the other research I’ve done personally, I can say that once riding season starts, I’m getting one of these bikes. Thanks again! I appreciate it!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and welcome to my Channel!! Cheers and ride safe

Just bought one and your video made me super happy with my decision... Cheers!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness! Ride safe my friend and thank you for watching and subscribing !

I love every minute i spend with my Himalayan

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Its a great bike! Thank you so much for watching!

I'm loving my Himalayan too after the 1st couple of months. Just back from my first decent trip, 750 miles of the twistiest roads TomTom could find in Scotland and northern England over 4 days including some off-road which I've never done before. The bike got me through no problem even loaded up with luggage. :)

Too many motorcycles are really priced out of anything reasonable in my view. The RE looks like right up my alley. Simple and easy to work on. Thanks for the video.

Have a Royal Enfield interceptor and like you say riding an Enfield puts a smile on your face !

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

So very very true! I have 4 Harleys and I freely admit, I LOVE riding my Himalayan. Can't wait to test ride an Interceptor or Meteor!

New subscriber here! Great video! I have been riding for 43 years and had all kinds of bikes, but I LOVE my Royal Enfield battle green Bullet classic 500! Rugged as hell, inexpensive to buy and fix and so darn much fun! Welcome to the club, brother!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for first finding me and subscribing! Cheers

Glad I found this channel. Really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to checking out your others soon. I've owned my Himmy for a year of fun trouble free riding here in New Zealand.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Loved the review of my Himalayan...me got it for exactly same points here in India....guess we are all attracted to simple pleasures of life...and the reading any owners manual advice is great and the fonts on top were nice...

thank you for the review, keep it up . looking forward to watch your adventure across America with RE :)

Didnt think i would stay for the whole video, but I did! Great video, it's a great looking bike, and certainly looks like a lot of fun. The smaller/lighter bikes are always more fun, and can't beat the price

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank. Hope you watch more videos

Great video. I completely agree with all 5. First time seeing one of your videos. Hitting the subscrib button.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting and subscribing! Ride Safe

Thank you for sharing the 5 pros. review of your experienced of this Himalayan rides. It helps me to decide to buy this ADV bike!

@OlManRonin

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome Congratulations Richli

Also convinced by your sympathic video I've bought a new Himalayan 2021, which I will get on 5.1.2022, when I get 60 years. Over 30 years I didn't drive a bike and I am so excited and full of joy about my decision. And as soon as possible I will go on my great, perhaps last tour direction Afrika... thanks a lot Ol' Man Ronin for your Inspiration! God bless you!🦋 🌹😎😃

@OlManRonin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much R.A.

@r.a.burkart8628

2 жыл бұрын

@@OlManRonin 🌹🦋❤😎

Hello from England, I just discovered your channel first impressions VERY GOOD . Keep up the good work I look forward to watching more of your video already subscribed

This is something that I cannot deny, this Himalayan does a great job. Here in Colombia the road is crappy most of the times, however this bike's answer to it is awesome. Perfect in height for south-american ppl. Awesome videos, and nice editing. Keep on it, cheers!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

You got it!!!

Hey Ronin, thanks so much for your videos. Your backroads look awesome and I love the Himalayan- Safe riding Ronin - Ed

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed and thanks so mucg for wacthing & subscribing! Cheers!

I’m recently coming from touring bike to an ADV. Had a KLR650 over 20 years ago. Cool ride and I dug it. This absolutely the type of riding I’m currently interested in. Your well presented review has pushed me ever closer to the precipice of this being my next bike; maybe as soon as tomorrow morning.I just have to ride it before I jump in with both feet. Thanks!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think cheers

Thanks OMR. Great job. Enjoyed your video. God bless. Happy trails.

@OlManRonin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I am looking at a Himalayan because of Noraly (ItchyBoots) as well

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Cool😎

Thanks for sharing your views. I've been "following" Noraly since she started and have been very tempted to get one of these. At my age my kids, grand-kids and even their kids would probably try to lock me away, they were suitably aghast when I replaced my Power Wagon with an old Jeep, lol. Thanks.

This review! I should say thanks for this review and useful feedback/thoughts.

I live int he Philippines half the year. This is the best bike if you're into trail riding and street use.

Keep up the good work man and good luck on your trail ride. The shadow of the Rockies trail starts about 15 minutes from my house. I'm picking up a 2018 Himalayan this week. Funny enough your videos were suggested to me by youtube while watching Noraly.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Her channel is simply the best and I hope one day to be as good as she is! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Cheers!

Great bike brother!!! I have a bullet 500!!! Royal Enfield are amazing bikes! Congrats from Brazil 🏍🏍🏍

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your support! Cheers

Such a beautiful country side you are in ..... Thanks for the ride

Great video , man ! Love that bike

I have fun watching your video! Thanks!

another brill Vid nice one again mate

The comparison to a Jeep Wrangler is spot on. It makes me miss my Jeep, but I think I'll be buy an RE Himalayan this spring for lots of the reasons you and others have mentioned. Thanks for the video!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome and thank you for watching and subscribing

G'day from South Australia. Enjoyed that video, and so glad you were inspired by Noraly to buy the Himalayan. She must be one of the best things that ever happened to RE, Pity she ended up switching brands. I'm looking forward to watching your big trip, I can't ride for quite a few months as I busted myself up badly in a fall so I have to just soak up other people's adventures.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Bike was designed to tackle Himalayan mountains here in India..people used to take all kinds of bikes there.. I took my Ninja 650 this spring to Himalayan mountain ranges and there were some points, when the roads were gnarly, I was thinking it'd been better if I just had an RE..having said that I really had a load of fun on my ninja in the twisties..

Superb review !! 👍

Very enjoyable video, it was lovely to watch!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!!

Love this description of the Himalayan which in my mind is a true work horse. I would compare it to my Landrover defender in its performance Both machines built to get you over difficult terrain securely. Great video thanks🏍🏕☀️

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David

You're killing it with this channel. I love your energy and youthfulness throughout. Oh the Himmy... what a beautiful bike. What do you think of the Red Rock paint option? I think it's nice, but nothing beats the good old black one that you have

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a black at heart kinda guy, but the Red Rock is nice!

Man, great review! Make me buy one.!Thanks slot and great regards from Switzerland

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure and thank you for watching and hopefully subscribing

Looking forward to the video! 🤘

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!

Good Vid! Thanks, Pete.

NEW SUBSCRIBER! Never heard of a Himalayan till now. Thanks for posting.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness and welcome to the Ol'Man Ronin Crue and Channel!!!

I imagine that having a basic, fun bike also means that wherever you take it in the world, if you do need repairs by any of the locals, you've got a much better chance of them getting you moving again, rather than needing to find someone with a computer to plug it in... Looks good.

It’s a proper bit of Indian kit. I love mine.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

They are awesome. Thank you for watching and subscribing! cheers!

Thank you so much for amazing video and information about why you should buy RE Himalayan.

I have just bought a new one, hopefully get it next week. Should be great for North East Scotland. Did two three week tours of the US a few years ago, including a week in Yellowstone which was unbelievable. My wife wouldn’t get on a motorcycle so we had to use 4 wheels but it was still magical. I did try to get my wife on my bike once, we only got about a 100 yards or so, she screamed all the way, didn’t get out of first gear!! Really enjoying your videos.

@OlManRonin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Yellowstone is amazing. Next time try Glacier National Park or Zion. Amazing. Sorry your wife isn't a rider. Break her into it gently, have her talk to other female riders.

Nice one bud, I'm thinking about getting one too, my old Yamaha divvy is a bit long in the tooth now and I could ride around the dirt tracks near me here in Spain. 😀

great video, man! greetings from Colombia!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! and welcome to the channel!

I hope Itchy boots gets her bike back from Peru Got my Himalayan on order now

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

She is in the process according to a recent video.

@srinidhit8298

3 жыл бұрын

You should have waited for couple more months there is a new model with some extra tech coming soon

@ricksadler797

3 жыл бұрын

@@srinidhit8298 oops, it’s a brand new 2021 seems great 👍. But if the come out with the 650 as the rumors have it maby I can trade up

I've only ever had one motorcycle and that was when I was in my 20's and back then the only bikes that could do off road (as far as I knew) were the enduro's and dirt bikes which werent my thing. Then like you I saw Noraly riding her Hymalayins (was really diappointed she couldnt make it to Alaska) ALONE, in sand, dirt, snow, gravel, beaches etc etc and man did my attention antenna kick into high gear! So I will be getting a Hymalayin next year but not sure if it will be the 411 or the new 650 thats supposed to come out then but one or the other I'm buying! Im into 4X4's and tractors too all my life so having a "4X4" motorcycle will be getting me out cheaper to explore where I never been to which makes this old heart of mine tick a might quicker. Thanks for great videos! Thumbs up and subbed!

@OlManRonin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome

Love the positivity, and what a beautiful area you live in! I’d suggest something a little more knobby than stock for the eastern states having done the tat. Can get muddy. It’s an amazing trip. Good luck 👍

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the heads up! Cheers!

Hi Robin it's Noraly who inspired me to buy one being a senior citizen of 63 years I am with your views cent present & enjoying my rides, thanks.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness and thank you for watching and subscribing! Cheers

Worth watching the video just for the cool toon at the end. Actually, I AM considering a Himalayan, so your video's on the bike have been really useful. I have been looking for a while, but there are some real bargains to be had at present (I'm in the UK, under lockdown), so I think it's about time to pull the trigger on a Himalayan.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Now is an awesome time to buy one!! Cheers and thank you for watching!

I'm from the US, but I've done all my riding in India as I grew up there and used to have a house at 7500ft up in the Himalayas. So riding a Himalayan in the Himalayas was super special. (by the way, its actually pronounced "Him-aal-yen" because it means "abode of snow" in Sanscrit and the other way to pronounce it means "mtns I've never been to" in American :-). I've been riding RE for the past 15 years. Started with old clunky Bullets and then the Classic 500 and then the Himalayan. I had frustrations with the older bikes but they taught me to ride. But the Himalayan was like and old pair of jeans - fit me perfectly. (you won't believe they cost about US$3800 brand new in India! ) Now I'm planning to move to Australia soon and I've got nearly any bike to chose from ..... and I keep thinking I might just buy another Himalayan!! Really fun bike. Especially at 10,000ft in the mtns with a Tata truck coming at you in the wrong lane and a 500ft drop with no guard rail. After cleaning out your pants (!) and getting back in the saddle, its just the most fun ever. Thrilled to see how popular they have become in the rest of the world.

@OlManRonin

2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome comment. I greatly appreciate it and you! thank you for watching and subscribing

@Westralia

Жыл бұрын

You now get RE in Australia.So a new showroom in Perth,Western Australia

I recently decided to take up riding motorcycles in my 40s. Last time I was on a bike was over 20 years ago. As I researched a good beginner bike, the Himalayan really stood out. Got my endorsement and got my 2021 Himalayan not long ago and I am so happy. Not a real easy bike to get in the states but so worth it. I feel very comfortable on it despite being a new rider. I also appreciate Royal Enfield's improvements over the few years they been making the current model. They really took the input they got to heart and now have an amazing product for a great price.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the family! And thank you for watching and subscribing! Cheers

very informative, you talked me into buying one. They are on special here in OZ at the moment.

18 mins of absolute biker sermon! Great show Ol Man.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Praise the lord lol. Thank you so very much and for subscribing! Ride Safe and Cheers!

I struggled with which RE to get. I went with the INT650 because I’m not touring yet. Both are great bikes. I’m eventually going to have both but I’ll have to scramble the INT for now. 😁

Great video, just found your channel! Ohio seems so similar to southern Sweden where I’m out and about. Keep up the good work :)

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Hope you come back often and subscribe! Cheers

Thanks for this presentation, I guess you helped me make up my mind on what to buy. 😊😎👍 /Eric, Stockholm, Sweden

Now I know why Noraly gives the name Ronin to her Honda. I like your video's a lot. Especially for the Himalayan. Thans again and greating from the Netherlands

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

thank you Hans. I sincerely appreciate it. Cheers

I also fell in love with this bike thanks to Itchy Boots! I think she also had problem - quality problem - with her bearings in the steering. I think she bought some no name ones in Kazakhstan that took care of the problem though.

I'm fully agree with you about this bike, I really loved it from the first sight and ride. Oh man, you have wonderful roads there in Ohio 👍 I have to get out the city and ride 30 miles to find some similar roads but most of them are paved. Most of non paved roads we are not allowed to ride on😏 Have a nice day man✌️

Hello there Ol' Man Ronin thank you for all your enthusiastic reviews on the Himalayan. I currently own a BMW K75C of 1988 but I find it a bit too heavy for the use I do of it. I have ordered a RE Himalayan from the local dealer in Rome, Italy where I live. I have seen many other reviews including the ones of Itchy Boots and I am positively convinced that the swap will be a good idea. I look forward to seeing other videos from you, thank you a lot again.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment and hopefully you will subscribe and follow all my adventures

I gave you a subscribe, I hope you grow your channel. I've bought two bikes this year after being out of the game for 20 years. I'm so mad at myself for not riding sooner, but I was stupid when I was younger as far as drinking and what not. I'm a casual person now, so I ride safely to ride another day because I enjoy it so much. My crazy old ass wants to do the trans-America trail, so the Himalayan is on my list. I think it would be a blast. I'm 43, so I think I still have it in me to push myself more than I think that I am capable.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

welcome to the channel

I myself am one of the inspired by Noraly. Channels such as yours, are encouraging me to go and buy one. Best regards.

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

thank you

Awesome video and commentary! Have my 2021 Himalayan on order down here in New Zealand. Even more excited after watching this and you I was already pretty darn excited!! Hopefully here by March but under current circumstances no eta as of yet. Right, off to check out your other videos now. Cheers! Mark

Thanks for the videos, really helpful on preparing to buy a Himalayan (in Myanmar), ItchyBoots was the channel that made me fall in love with the Himalayan indeed! Also, buying one here new is about $3300! Another reason to get it :D

@OlManRonin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Maurice, but the cool thing about my channel is we still have and LOVE the Himalayan :)

@Mxplorer85

2 жыл бұрын

@@OlManRonin man I'm gonna watch all your videos soon :D

@OlManRonin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mxplorer85 Thank you!!

Just watch your video from total lock down in Temuco, Chile Ol´Man! (damn covid) I´m getting all the info possible to get an Himalayan my self. Been watching all Itchy Boots videos for a while (she even sleep one night in my town when she was ridding in Chile, look the last year christmas special. I have Rudolf in my house!!) and your videos just convinced me. Himalayan is the perfect adventure company for me. Cheers from Temuco, Chile!!

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you for watching and enjoy your new bike! Cheers!

Fantastic review 👍 awesome

@OlManRonin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!!!!