2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 First Ride Review

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8 ай бұрын

For 2024, the Royal Enfield Himalayan is delving into previously uncharted territory for RE, and a step into the future for the brand. “Capable but not intimidating; that has been the ethos of the Himalayan from the start,” according to Royal Enfield. I think we can all agree, that pretty well sums up the simple, retro adventure bike from the Indian brand. Has the massive overhaul the Himalayan received changed this character? That’s what we set forward to find out, and what better place to do it than its namesake in Northern India.
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@mikealls8938 8 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. I obviously didn't know him but I watched him on this channel and he came across as such a warm and caring guy, with a real passion for motorcycling.

@dragoclarke9497 8 ай бұрын

4:21 "I prefer the styling of the old one." Me too.

@judge831 4 ай бұрын

I think this looks way better

@vml9453 4 ай бұрын

⁠@@judge831it looks like all other

@BlackHawkTejas 4 ай бұрын

@@vml9453That's your personal opinion & many don't agree with you!

@Dreadmantisthe2nd 3 ай бұрын

@@judge831 It looks more like a husqvarna now

@adipardita5232 28 күн бұрын

I have the old hima and yes, it is very distinct and classic. But it is SLOW. I mean really really slow for a 400cc+

@painsrides3616 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Evans for all the years of motorcycle talk and reviews, sorry you had to leave us. I could not get on board with the original Himalayan, once I test rode one, I really came not to like the bike. This updated 450 looks like it'll actually be capable off-road and safe on road(you know it'll have enough power to go and enough brakes to stop...).

@nickexarheas2880 8 ай бұрын

Probably the best introduction I have seen. Content, pace and style. Thank you.

@justsomedude445 8 ай бұрын

sorry for your loss , this bike looks like a HUGE step forward for them !!

@yahoodlums 6 ай бұрын

So sad about Evans' passing. Truly tragic. He sounded like such an amazing colleague and father figure.

@scottburghart9278 8 ай бұрын

Great quick review and I do like this bike very much. And though a bit heavier than the competition, it also includes a center stand, luggage rack, crash guards and more fuel in the tank than the other guys. This could be a great bike for when I downsize my V Strom 650...when I get to old to hold it up when I get a little out of shape. And this, of course, will be much better off road. Can't wait to ride one! Oh, and that ride looked fantastic!

@beemrdon52 7 ай бұрын

Dude, the gym is your friend.

@BlackHawkTejas 4 ай бұрын

Because RE uses metal & not flimsy plastics like other bikes! And guess what for its intended use metal is more reliable & needed! Also lighter materials means more cost, meaning bike will be more costly, not ideal for RE!

@pabloitare 5 ай бұрын

Great video 🙌🏼 I’m sorry for your loss

@RRRRefuelRideRace 4 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. The new Himalayan is now a modern and enough powerful ADV bike. I think that it has the right amount of tech. What some other KZfaqrs complained about is the dash that is fleshing on videos. This is gonna be a problem only for KZfaqrs I guess. :) A great frost ride video. Enjoyed.

@albertptran 7 ай бұрын

Simple and to the point, great vid. My condolences

@Rahul-kp6wn 8 ай бұрын

May the lord comfort Evans family, near&dear. Crisp review

@patricksandeberg8184 8 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss! I loved Evans reviews and your various shootouts together with him! I’m probably going to binge watch a lot of Evans reviews this weekend! Again! So sorry for your loss! 🫶🏽from 🇸🇪

@vindictive999 8 ай бұрын

cool review can you tell me what kind of oil filter it uses please generic or like the 411?

@jfess1911 8 ай бұрын

It will be interesting to see how well the bike works on US highways. At least from my experience, 30hp at the rear wheel seems to be enough to deal with most US roads, so this bike has enough power, the question is whether it feels good enough (stable and acceptable vibration level) on the highway to qualify as an "all rounder".

@johna6968 8 ай бұрын

I always wonder why the folk stateside believe they need a bigger capacity bike than anyone else?

@bonjovi1354 8 ай бұрын

@@johna6968 harley harley harley haarrrrley haarrrrley

@TheBuckspygmy 8 ай бұрын

Because they weigh more than anyone else.

@jfess1911 8 ай бұрын

@@johna6968 It depends on what they plan to do and what riding they do. The US is a big place and it is common to travel on highways for over an hour. There are a number of places in the US where traffic moves along at up to 85mph (137kph). My area has rolling hills and traffic is a constant 75mph (120kph). It is nerve-racking to be unable to keep up with traffic and have cars and trucks rapidly approach from the rear. Motorcycles are not terribly common here and, believe it or not, many motorists don't always notice that one is in front of them. A lot of motorcycles are hit from behind. There are even high-speed expressways or bypasses inside and around even small cities in the US, so quickly getting up to speed and staying with traffic flow is important. If you read comments on the older Himalayan, many say they avoid riding it on high-speed motorways. That limits its utility. Used models frequently come up for sale and a common reason is "not as useful as I thought it would be". A strong water-cooled 350 like the R3 can keep up. My old air-cooled FT500 only produced about 27hp and it was enough. My current Z400 has more than enough power.

@jakelowrey7220 8 ай бұрын

@@johna6968my cousin who rides tells me I need something with horsepower because people don't know how to drive around motorcycles. Idk I'm looking for my first bike stateside

@cruze86 8 ай бұрын

It was torquey but now it’s rev happy powerful because of the over-square engine instead of the undersquare thumpy engine of the previous generation

@atyt1517 8 ай бұрын

Looks cool

@koomarannarasimman7898 2 ай бұрын

RIP I feel he will be seeing you do this with passion like he used to do it.

@AndrewM83 7 ай бұрын

Oh wow. Evans seemed like a great guy and a great editor I really enjoyed his content. Too young to pass. He'll be missed

@matthew3136 8 ай бұрын

Props to RE on this launch. This is going to be a popular bike. I hope they hold up to some abuse.

@ekimandersom4478 4 ай бұрын

I doubt it, their pricepoint is way too high. Pretty much the same price as a new Honda nx500

@lukelowe918 13 күн бұрын

@ekimandersom4478 the Honda is $1500 more!

@zajaxaty 8 ай бұрын

How would it perform on the highway for long trips?

@allans7281 8 ай бұрын

Good looking bike I love the two layer seat design

@waltermajors877 8 ай бұрын

So sad to hear of his passing. I heard it was a hit and run and they apprehended someone. I wish you could do a video on what caused the wreck. What ever happened good or bad could help other motorcyclist stay safe while riding.

@kenhoward3512 8 ай бұрын

Of all the reviews I've seen, this is the first that dares to mention software glitches that Ryan and others experienced. Since these are pre-production bikes, hopefully R.E. recognizes and solves the issues (without creating new ones). It also seems wrong that the "Off-Road ABS" setting disables only the rear ABS: wouldn't it be more appropriate to disable the front ABS for off-road?

@adityan3208 8 ай бұрын

One Indian KZfaqr who bought the bike and even took it home said it still has a few glitches. However RE has improved its tripper thingy and their RE app, so they have set a precedence for improving their software. Time will tell..

@dennisd7405 6 ай бұрын

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WAS GREAT TO WATCH ALL THESE YEARS WILL BE MISSED

@corychartier7961 8 ай бұрын

Tubeless will be on those bikes in foreign market. But here in India government delays in approval mean mayest it will be released on bikes in about 4 months

@rapanu85 5 ай бұрын

Evans will be missed... RIP. I would suggest you guys also review the Benelli TRK 702x. Not sure if it's available in the US (if it isn't perhaps your European colleagues could review it) but it may surprise and upset the ADV segment especially considering the value!

@jordanblair5410 7 ай бұрын

I realize that most ADV type bikes are not lookers, but this new Himmy is downright homely. The previous generation looks much better. I suppose just like dogs, babies and girlfriends, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My NTM '13 V-Strom 650 is so much better than my '21 Himmy in all aspects excepting for off roading, which is less than 5% for me. It will be interesting to see how the 2nd gen sells. I appreciate your reviews, keep up the good work!

@TR5T 6 ай бұрын

Great beginners bike, as long as no one compares it to the DR650/400, KLR 650, Vstrom 800.

@basedpatriotLT 5 ай бұрын

What should it be compared to? Versys 300? Ktm adventure 390? Bmw gs 310?

@Fertube0218 4 ай бұрын

Forgot th Honda Xr 650

@RiderReview 3 ай бұрын

I love it

@TsunaXZ 4 ай бұрын

Ngl it would be nice if there are clips showing other features in action (e. g. the maps in thr dashboard) not just a static shot.

@svaralen 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Do you think the new RE450 is beginner friendly as a first bike? Thanx ✌️

@Motorcyclecom 6 ай бұрын

absolutely

@dragonlion108 7 ай бұрын

where is this road ?

@charlessmith3205 6 ай бұрын

release date?

@alvarobesnier 4 ай бұрын

What whould you choose between this and a versys 300x. I believe the Versys has a vetter power to weight ratio

@fadedexile 12 күн бұрын

I am making the same decision. Did you choose?

@alvarobesnier 12 күн бұрын

@@fadedexile I think the Versys with abd blocked for dirt roads and a better gear ratio is the best jack of all trades, it has the same power to weight ratio as the klr650,ñ. But if you plan on doing mainly off roading the Himalayan excels. Look into the cfmoto 450mt

@Askopos_Delta 4 ай бұрын

top speed?

@seanpaula8924 13 күн бұрын

Where is the US version made?

@axlsavage 5 ай бұрын

When is it coming to the US

@leeinwis 25 күн бұрын

🤷🏽‍♂🤷🏽‍♂🤷🏽‍♀🤷🏽‍♀

@theninja001 8 ай бұрын

Id still take a DR650, 100lbs lighter and more torque, and plenty of clean used ones around for a lot cheaper!

@bonjovi1354 8 ай бұрын

absolutely better choice ... let me tell u here in india we dont get those bikes ..so these bikes r more for offroading here ..its all business politics .companies r feeding us adv bikes as trend nothing more .. a kx 110 costs similar to buying 500cc honda ..very expensive

@rohitanshukhilar1904 8 ай бұрын

@@bonjovi1354why politics 😂 people are buying adventure bikes and they are selling them , supply and demand

@bonjovi1354 8 ай бұрын

@@rohitanshukhilar1904 because indians can't do enduro trails or anything except rod accidents nd ride fast bikes... Can't win motogp dakar can't win formula One can't win international rally.. And many more... Go do yoga and play chess nd play cricket and sent your child to West for BETTER EDUCATION AND LIFE so they CAN LIVE IN A BETTER COUNTRY WITH INFRASTRUCTURE .. AND BECOME CEOS... thnk u

@aidenscott71 8 ай бұрын

The price has been announced in the UK. Just less than £6k

@Motorcyclecom 8 ай бұрын

Yep, we included it in our article with some reference. US pricing is set to be announced Summer 2024

@Rigatonispaghettioly 13 сағат бұрын

was really hoping this bike would be lighter. The Transalp and T7 are just 20 pounds heavier :(

@judge831 4 ай бұрын

Very kool looking motorcycle. I just wish they put their 650 in it. I don't like singles.

@LiveLNXgaming 11 күн бұрын

seems like the mid range one is $6000 so a price jump of about 1-2k. unfortunate but expected.

@phoenix3580 7 ай бұрын

I understand you're new at this but you gotta look more confident in front of the camera. Good video though, try your best, keeo the channel alive.

@rugged04270 3 ай бұрын

Eco should have just been called 411 mode

@jddarnes1131 6 ай бұрын

I feel it has lost it’s vintage look which for me made it exciting. It seems that based on the success of this model they have introduced a lot of riders to the hobby and as they progress they will look for more performance. So it looks like R.E is making some excellent business moves. But i enjoy vintage vehicles and motorcycles have an advantage over heavily restricted car safety laws in order to make new bikes that look old, so they should enjoy that while it lasts.

@Dustmadeout 6 ай бұрын

How did Evans die?

@Munawirtum 2 ай бұрын

I also liked the design of the previous model more than this one! It’s new, it’s kind of bloated and not harmonious.

@girottaorr 5 ай бұрын

boa mandou bem

@ricksshop 8 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see a comparison between this and the Triumph Scrambler 400x. The Triumph has better style, and is a bit lighter, the Enfield has the pedigree. Should be a good one.

@THUGPUTIN 7 ай бұрын

Triumph 400x cannot do offroading... It's just a raised speed 400... It's suspension is highly uncomfortable.. But it's really cool looking bike..

@peru7600 8 ай бұрын

RIP Evans

@vml9453 4 ай бұрын

Finally, what the price?

@Motorcyclecom Ай бұрын

We'd love to know. Pricing is still not available in the US.

@mexazue 6 ай бұрын

Essa moto é boa para viajar com mulher gorda? A suspensões traseira afunda?

@pigpen65 8 ай бұрын

432lbs seems heavier than it should be

@allanb52 6 ай бұрын

If you are riding off road reaching the traction control, you need to learn how to ride. Putting those aluminium dustbins on the back, sums you guys up. There is plenty of torque to crawl away on tickover without clutch slipping, we do it two up on a 350 Meteor. Go watch Itchy Boots, she know her stuff...after her two Hondas fell apart.

@user-xx5vh1lw1v 3 ай бұрын

how about your Weight?

@Motorcyclecom Ай бұрын

About 190 (86 kg) geared up

@ericbowers71 3 ай бұрын

The seat height is not low

@RenoLaringo 4 ай бұрын

Connected motorcycle and ''freedom'' sounds a bit contradictory. Besides that, the ''all electronic'' concept, like the all-by-wire goes against the on-terrain reparability, which is the very characteristics of such bikes. It's a big no-no for me.

@ShadowVonChadwick 7 ай бұрын

17" rear, not 18".

@leeinwis 25 күн бұрын

weird and concerning

@sathishrao7926 8 ай бұрын

Pricing was announced in and for India a couple of weeks ago.. And you really liked the stying of its predecessor ? To each their own !!!

@marekurent4692 8 ай бұрын

Germany 5800 to 6400 euro

@thebillyguide4679 Ай бұрын

This is disappointing. I’m about to get my first bike and have been listening to all the reviews of the old Himalayan so I was waiting for the updated more powerful one to come out. They went and made it ugly.

@leeinwis 25 күн бұрын

Get a slightly used CB500X

@ChrisJohnsonuk 7 ай бұрын

at 2.43 you say it has an 18" rear but not only does it look like a 17 but the video clearly shows its a 17" tyre fitted. So may videos are misreporting this or presenters are saying what they wish it to be rather than what it is. Its such a basic thing to check. To get it wrong brings in to question how much of the more technical information in the video, that is not so easy to check, is wrong or wishful rather than fact. Its not even like you can say you had limited time to get the data during the test ride, its right there in your video. Pointless having the video out if the info in it is wrong. Its just pictures

@drew2704 8 ай бұрын

Looks like a Suzuki v strom now

@johna6968 8 ай бұрын

It has two wheels and an engine like a v strom

@mikerobinson8734 5 ай бұрын

I’ll stick with the old one. Air cooled = simplicity

@ArtstradaMagazine 8 ай бұрын

@Vjekoslav-vf3hr 8 ай бұрын

How did Evans died?

@patricksandeberg8184 8 ай бұрын

Hit and run accident

@troykelso 8 ай бұрын

Ugh, the upspeak...I miss the days of Mitch "The Butcher" Boehm.

@ndadson 8 ай бұрын

Man, I remember reading Motorcycist with Mitch Boehm and Nick Ienatsch.

@coreyuhrin2395 8 ай бұрын

Would never buy any junk from them again

@exothermal.sprocket 8 ай бұрын

Same things people say about KIA or Hyundai? Things improve, even if the name doesn't change. Royal Enfield has a longer history than Harley Davidson.

@ekimandersom4478 4 ай бұрын

@@exothermal.sprocketNot only Harley, they are the oldest motorcycle company in the world. And tested among all brands they have the least wear on the engine parts. The only thing is they need to keep it cheap for their Indian market.

@exothermal.sprocket 4 ай бұрын

@@ekimandersom4478 If you believe the flawed F9 test about engine wear.

@coreyuhrin2395 8 ай бұрын

Gonna handicap your riding IMO. I wouldn’t trust anything they make honestly lol.

@coreyuhrin2395 8 ай бұрын

RE good for making junk