4500km on a pre-production RE, the high naked mountains of the Himalayas, 600+ episodes, a marriage party, camels, elephants, all the chai you can drink, delicious food, stunning architecture, lovely people and two mirrors intact. Congrats Noraly on another epic adventure 🥰

Sad that the Indian episodes came to an end. What an amazing country. I hope you will go back there and explore all of India

"I'm not good with reviews". You are one of the few persons whose opinion I actually trust. You basically sold me the original 411, which has been a proud companion on many adventures.

Just sold my street bike last week. Giving serious thought to getting the new Himalayan when available in the US. At 74 I hope it’s not too late to learn a bit of adventure riding. Thanks Noraly for the review and including all of us on your journey!

Looking back at India it has been a wonderful journey. Desert , mountains , monkeys, elephants, camels, temples, forts , palaces. Blue, pink , tan cities and just a great assortment of beautiful people being people. Wonderful food and probably the best Chi tea you can imagine I did not realize how diverse India was , so thanks for taking us along and sharing your perspective.

I can't believe the Indian/Himalayan adventure is over. Thanks so much to Royal Enfield for loaning you this pre-production bike. I'm sure they've received a lot of positive feedback and great press from their association with you and your 1.89 million subscribers. Your fans all await your return to Africa. We also wonder if your experience with the more powerful Himalayan might make you ditch your Honda. Stay tuned.

I was never a RE fan, but after watching your videos I'm now totally fallen in love with the bike.. The content you share with us is amazing. I'm happy I started following you. You showed us so much about India that I haven't seen myself. Already a big fan.

As a long time Ford motor company dealership mechanic, I rarely buy new engines, especially water cooled from air cooled. 15 HP is not enough for reliability, and you proved reliability in the 411. This is a channel of your life , and people don't get bored of it. I've enjoyed the last 4 weeks of watching on my recovery of an injury, and it's been an eye opener seeing your travels. Thank you

You know what , there are people who are showing bad parts of India and they are often bullying Indians over hygiene, population and sanitation etc. But they forget that every place has its beauty too. I really appreciate Noraly for showing the “Good India” which we truly feel proud of as Indians. The beautiful villages, Indian chai, always smiling and kind people, historical places , heritage buildings and monuments , etc from east to west and north to south India is so diverse yet so unique. Thank you Noraly for taking a ride through our country and showing it to the people in a positive way. I hope you had a great time in India . Will miss your vlogs in India . Namaste 🙏

You’re probably better suited to reviewing this bike than most motorcycle journalists having used the previous version and covered many miles on this one. Keep up the fantastic work and safe travels wherever you go.

Incredible journey, India somehow holds a magic that really comes through in your videos, the way you travel we feel like we are on the journey with you. Great job!

One of the most qualified people on the planet to give a review on adventure/dual sport/travel bikes... starting off by being humble and warm and cute about not being good at reviews. Sigh. Love!

You said you don't do reviews, Itchy Boots, but take my word for it -- you come with all the bells and whistles of a good reviewer. I'd love you to review all the bikes that you have traveled on, this far. A lovely, no-frills, to-the-point review!

"Noraly, this is the best review I have ever seen. As riders, we are not interested in technical details; we just want to know how that thing feels. Your review captured that perfectly. Thank you so much!"

What an experience you have had in India. Thank you for sharing them with us. ❤

This journey of you in India always adored me from day 1... besides all the experiences about rugged adventure and thrill, on a contrast note, you've always expressed everything in most charming way possible. It really did win over our hearts. Always interested to watch you visit India again!!!

Surviving the Indian traffic without a single incident, I honestly congratulate you to both your riding skills and good fortune! Thanks for sharing your impressions on the bike, it's clearly a testament that for having exceptional experiences in remote locations of this planet, it doesn't take an exceptionally big or expensive motorbike. Thank you for taking us along on that journey, and all the best for your next trip to Africa! 😊

That was a glowing review. Royal Enfield made a really smart decision letting you ride the pre-production Himalayan. I doubt they could have made a better ad campaign than what you just did for them over the past months. They should give you an open invitation. Anytime you come to India the ride is on them.

All the tech explanation apart, what I like the most is your passion for adventure motorcycling, your face expressions,your dialect and the chuckles and laughs while executing the dialogs. You are my role model👍

India is an absolutely incredible country. When I look at the world map, I cannot see another country with this much diversity and history. And it is ONE country. That's a great HUMAN achievement.

Noraly, I have been watching your channel for years now !! I have no idea how you can make these videos or vlogs with almost 2 million subscribers and no ads every 3 minutes and sill put out some of the best content ever on KZfaq, without what looks likes major sponsors. I am truly amazed and I hope you are making the money you deserve, so much more than most content creators. You are a blessing to this world and motorcycling.

What amazes me in all her trips starting from the very first trip to India is her ability to connect with people. It helps us to see the true unfiltered happiness that transcends all boundaries and peoples. Thank you Noraly.

Your visit to India was superb again. Your connection with the people really stood out. We have learned a lot more about the culture and the wonderful art and buildings. Your revieuw of the Himalayan could not have been better. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to Africa.

Giving up the bike and leaving India at the same time must be quite emotional for her. Anyone else who's with her on this journey all through India up until this video 🙋🙋‍♀️

Now that it's released I'm so excited for the most unbiased & honest review by noraly...there is no one i trust more ❤

😊OMG! How can you start this video saying that you're not good at a review video?! This was WAY MUCH better than a simple review because you showed the bike exactly DOING WHAT IT DOES BETTER, and not inside a shop whatsoever. Thank you for showing us another beautiful episode of your journeys and the new Himalayan! ❤ I'm a huge fan here from Brazil and you can't imagine how sad I felt coz I didn't get the chance to go to the Royal Riders Meeting in Pindamonhangaba - São Paulo that you were a few weeks ago. 😮

I just discovered your channel and I'm already feeling addicted to your vlogs, the energy and vibe you radiate is amazing. Love how casually you connect with random people. I wish you good luck for your upcoming adventures. I'll surely be watching your vlogs on a regular basis, peace ❤

I've loved your Indian adventures, thanks for bringing us along! I've been amazed at how friendly and welcoming most of the people have been - they're very quick to share what little they have with you, they all seemed genuinely pleased to see you. I also didn't realise India had so many palaces and forts - I wish the Indian government would invest more into their upkeep and restoration as that would be an amazing source of tourist income for lots of these towns...Have a well earned break and we'll catch up with you soon! 🥰

For someone who is not a bike reviewer, that was a pretty competent, coherent and thorough review of the bike, from the point of view of a very experienced world rider! NW India looks fantastic. Good luck on rejoining your W Africa trip. Quite a contrast I would say, but either better than Europe in Winter.

I am sure this must be the most awaited vlogs for all the Himalayan would be buyers... Such extensive ride across all the various terrains, who better than to give the actual verdict than Noraly... Himalayan fanboys be like 🙌🙌❤️❤️

I love what you showed of India, certainly broadens my outlook. To top it off, my Jeep parts arrived from India and I'm impressed with the quality. If I was a bit younger I would be looking forwards to getting my new Himalayan 500. Thanks Noraly.

The problem with the screen flicker is that RE has used an OLED panel which has a PWM rate. Basically all oleds have this pwm frequency which causes this flickering on phones and also televisions. Now the naked eye cant spot this but the camera will definitely. Some people are also very sensitive to this pwm flicker and it can cause eye strain ,headaches and fatigue when you look at it for long time. I am an lcd screen supporter and dont like these oled screens with such flicker. Its really good that you raised this issue Noraly 👏👏

And just like that, true to her Tradition , Noraly leaves a bike in every continent, Basanti in Europe, Dhanno in South América, Savanna and Alaska in Africa, and now Basan2 in Asia , this was a short but really amazing little season, which certainly was the most unique, may be some day you should plan a future season covering the whole country especially riding through he villages exploring the more unknown areas India is so huge and diverse a whole year wont be sufficient for that

I have been so impressed with this India series. And now, learning that it was created even after having to omit so much footage because of the dashboard interference, I'm even more impressed. Amazing! I have my bag packed for Africa Noraly----let's go!

It was good to have you with us in India. You are always welcome here. We love your adventures all over the world, and your ability to get along with everyone is truly amazing! It was good that RE gave you their new Himalayan to ride and your review was really helpful! Looking forward to your African saga... Happy riding!

Loved this mini - season in India which came as sudden surprise and now is gone with swiftness. Thanks for the simple , straightforward review of the bike for which the motor bike company should be very thankful . Hopefully you take a lot of pleasant memories from India . Good luck for the remaining Africa tour.

This was a review done by a VERY experienced rider. One of the best I’ve ever seen…. Obviously, RE is lucky to have you for a spokesperson.😎🏍

Noraly…this India series was totally awesome!! I don’t like bike reviews either but your opinion is always worth listening to! In today’s episode..loved the camel parade!! And it still amazes me that you can talk, film, and ride safely in that hectic traffic !! Your adventures are always a pleasure to watch and thank you for making everything look so easy!! Ready or not…Africa here we go!! Let’s go Itchy Boots!! Cheers from Texas USA❤❤

My god, i'm crying, i cannot go to india this year. I wish I was sitting on your back. The bike looks much better & faster than the old Himalayan. better engine, suspensions, tank, but always heavy. all the best, come back to mother india.

Pitty the journey ends here. It was such fun to watch! Amazing country and Noraly blends in seamlesly... 🙏

Not a 2 hour ride around a pre planned route, just a very impressive 4500km, a proper overview, go girl!

This was truly an amazing series of your ride in India. Never missed a minute of it. Awesome riding skills especially those high altitude stretches and the small paths in the cities .Beautiful people ! Amazing landscapes! Fantastic cities . See you soon Noraly! Cant wait for Africa now

Honestly this is the perfect review for this motorcycle and thank you for telling me everything i wanted to know. Me, being in India all my life have never seen these regions and as always you inspire me to explore my beautiful country and beyond! Im convinced the new Himalayan is the perfect machine for that!

Love how you respect everyone and appreciate the local culture around you, even in passing!

Ik hoop dat Royal Enfield je werk heeft beloond. Ze hebben veel geluk dat je een paar jaar geleden voor hun avonturenmachine hebt gekozen. Je bent een geweldige merkambassadeur.

We can’t thank you enough for bringing the the people of the world to us. Not a motorcycle video but a wonderful glimpse into the regions you explore. Best KZfaq channel ever! The United Nations needs someone with your expertise!

I really had a fantastic time exploring India through your videos for the second visit and I'm sure that you'll do it again. What a Motorcyclists Heaven!!! God Speed in your continued journey in Africa.. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦😘😘😘👍👍👍

That was an incredible break from Africa and I really loved your return to India as I did not follow you from your beginnings. The scenery in the mountains was stunning and I can’t wait to see what Africa brings under your wheels. Always great to follow you wherever you go!

It has been a wonderful excursion thru your beloved India. Having seen all of your episodes since the start with Basanti, it is amazing how much you have progressed in your talents of creating beautiful, informative and professional videos. You have thoughtfully created ( filming, editing and narrating) many enjoyable hours for this armchair adventurer. Best Wishes and Safe Travels! LET'S GO! Back to Africa! Can't Wait!! 💖💖🏍🤠

Traveling with you is unforgettable. Thank you for all the laughter and fun times!... sad you’re leaving, but stoked you’re following your dreams.....waiting eagerly for the next journey.... Wish you safe travels, unforgettable experiences, and memories 😊😊 And India will be waiting for your nxt visit ✌✌may be again after 2/3 yrs.🙏🙏

As always a fantastic voyage Noraly… thank you for taking us all along!🎉❤

I began watching your adventures a few months ago and have been inspired. I will be finishing a motorcycle trip I started over thirty years ago but didn't finish as the bike burned up in the mountains just south of Dubrovnik in what was then Yugoslavia. I will be riding a Royal Enfield. Will pick it up in England.This time I will make it to Athens. Good luck on you're adventures. You handle the traveling alone by motorcycle quite well. I found it isolating, languages, etc. Of course there was no internet or social media to keep in touch. The pictures from those trips are in the scrapbook and framed on walls. Time to finish the trip. It wasn't the only trip. I traveled thousands of miles over many months crisscrossing Europe from the Grampian Mountains of Northern Scotland almost to the Russian border (at the hight of the cold war I might add. Really interesting) but on the run to Athens the bike burned up. It was a 650 Yamaha Great bike. My fault the electrical system burned up. Rode it too hard and the magneto burned everthing up. I know the exact spot where the bike gave up and will return there and take a then and now photo. Take care. Best of luck.

A wonderful trip around many places in India. Thanks Noraly- how wonderful are the Indian people, flora, fauna, animals and culture. Incredible done all on a bike- I am in awe. I can’t wait for the return to Southern Africa 🎉

Thank you Noraly for the trip through India with their beautiful landscapes,interesting history and such warm welcoming people.Excited now for Africa....Safe journeys

Thanks from Western Australia for the great trip videos and also the honest review of the new Himmy. I bought my 411 after seeing your first ride and now my two brothers and a friend all have them, with many adventures under our belts. With your review I'm pretty keen to get hold of the 452 but also keep Himmel. Thanks and safe trip to Africa.

We will miss you, Thanks for the beautiful memories to cherish and visit these places again. We saw different parts of India through your videos. All the best for next adventure !!!

Round two in India has been a most enjoyable viewing experience. I learned a lot! Also I think the new RE 452 may well be the best of the low displacement ADV bikes and a replacement for my DR650. Kind regards.

I'm not a motor bike rider and have never owned or ridden a motor bike, but your review makes me want to go and buy one! lol. Another wonderful series, Noraly. India is indeed a land of contrasts and mystery and beauty.

Noraly, I'm wathcing your channels for years now, and I'm confident that you are just as competent as a reviewer (especially for this bike) as any other motorcycle journalist out there. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the new model, and safe journey to Africa! :)

Very savvy of Royal Enfield letting you test ride their new model. Best advert they could have. Loved your India trip and I can see why you wanted to come back. What an amazing country and people. Can't wait for your next adventure.

Your review looked pretty expert motorcycle riderish to me, good job. You did Royal Enfield Himalayan proud; I am sure they are happy with your review. I am 67, and I never even heard of The Royal Enfield before I started watching your videos. I saw that lady sweeping her floor with the leaves on a branch and realized that branches must have been the first brooms; never realized that before, and it never really registered before how old of a civilization India is, to survive this long they must have wisdom.

What a beautiful series it has been. Thank you for all the efforts! 🙏

Une moto qui devrait se vendre comme des petits pains..... succès mondial assuré en 2024 Merci Noraly pour cette épopée indienne, qui nous a ravi le coeur au fil de tes rencontres .

Probably that was the best motorcycle review I've ever seen and believe me as a double cancer patient who spends a lot of time in hospital, l have watched a thousand reviews 😊 But l wasn't surprised that your review would be the best, because you are probably the most experienced motorcycle traveller on KZfaq. Your adventure on the Himalayan across India was absolutely amazing 👏 l must confess that your courage and strength of personality has helped me so much during my chemotherapy Treatment and my 3 year battle with leukaemia and prostate cancer. Thank you Norely so much, you are a wonderful person, beautiful inside and out and a inspiration to all of us. MikeRider

Noraly, I love this video because it was you personally most of the time talking to us, ypur fans. I hope everything goes well for you with your preparations for Africa and start sending great videos from there again.😘Lots of love from Gene in Tennessee.

Having had the 411 I find the upgrades to the new one seem brilliant. Can't wait to try this bike out. Thanks for the great video

What a great series this was! Your review of the Himalayan was great. I’m sure you enjoyed the big differences in this bike and Basanti. Seeing India through your eyes is never going to get old and I’m glad you brought us along. Looking forward to your reunion with Alaska and Africa! Thanks for another great video!

People live peacefully side by side with tigers in India. Here in Germany, people can't get along with a handful of wolves that only made their way back into the country some 20 years ago, after having been extinct for 100 years. Seriously: Grow up, Germany! 🧐 And good bye Bassantwo! It's been a pleasure, thanks for the pretty views! You were a good ambassador two your family and without a doubt helped our offspring sell. I predict a huge success! 🤩 …and nice to see this much of a certain Noraly in this video! 😍🤗

The little that you’ve mentioned about the bike in this series is a good assessment in itself. On my potential shopping list when it makes its way down under. Thanks for another entertaining season, good luck for whatever is next 👍

Thank you for the explanation of the dash and the shots that you were able to get. This is something that other people have not been able to do anywhere near as well. I’m very keen to test ride one of these bikes, so that info was very really great to see!

Hi Noraly, It was just over three months in India and for me, who did not know the country, it was an open encyclopedia thanks to your excellent videos, I had the opportunity to get to know places, people, animals, customs, foods and a country unique in its characteristics... Thank you, thank you very much for giving me that opportunity and for doing it in such a professional way... Without a doubt, Royal Enfield will be very satisfied with your very objective, technical and detailed summary from your point of view as a user of the new model. My motorcycle is a BMW, since in Brazil Royal Enfield has practically no market share, something that will most likely change in the near future. Good return to Africa and to the punished but noble Honda ALASKA, which I hope can continue your adventure on that great continent with complicated countries that you will have to cross. Let this absence on your part be brief, but take all the time necessary to return 100% with energy to face that adventure again! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!!!

Thanks for the comparison and your thoughts on the new version of the Himalayan! A very nice ride down the mountain with beautiful views. Your videos never cease to amaze me. Ride safe Noraly and hope all is going well in West Africa!

Fantastic series in an amazing country,really enjoyed it,and absolutely love the new Royal Enfield Himalayan,such a massive improvement on an already popular bike.

A great way to fill in a monsoon season: enduro riding in Slovenia and Himalayan 452 riding across northern India. Beats the clutch slipping knee deep African highway mud, which has hopefully dried out a bit by now.

You may not have been a motorcycle reviewer before this video....but you are now. A great summary of the bike from a users point of view NOT a cynical motorcycle 'hack'.

What an adventure. Thanks also to Royal Enfield. They made an excellent bike and what better ambassador to showcase it.

Thanks Noraly, for showing the humble and clear conscience of the hearts of the people in rural India. As an Indian, I've seen many foreigners appreciate this part, but also many show distaste and disrespect.. God bless you. See you soon.. N. B. Was hoping ull be in our Goa for INDIA BIKE WEEK!.. but u said ur going to Africa..

You're a gem. Thank you for unveiling the hidden history of beautiful India.

Loved this India adventure. I've been to India a couple of times. I've always said I would love to explore India...Glad to piggy back on your adventures. As always, very well done. Cheers!

Always amazing. I've been watching for three years and each episode just keeps getting better. Thank you for taking us along!

What a great series! Almost seemed like a vacation from the rigors of Africa. Thank you! Continued safe travels!

Noraly, it was a wonderful experience seeing your videos and having a virtual treat of India from the mountains and back to Delhi. Enjoyed every moment of it! You saw the positive side of everything - how lovely the people and how satisfied are they with their lives. Very rudimentary, but finding happiness in everything! I’m from south of India and haven’t travelled much to the northern parts of India. You had mentioned that you had covered the south earlier. Would definitely like to see you undertaking a journey through my state Kerala and the southern states. Wishing you good luck for your Africa edition. All the best!!

India looks amazing, warm and friendly. I will never make it there but I feel I have seen a little bit of it thanks to you.😀

Another wonderful journey!! Thanks again for taking us along. Fascinating country and people. Best, Jim

Noraly, you are the perfect person to do this review as you are a rider first and foremost and are not going to be clouded by all the hype surrounding the latest bikes ie, performance stats or be worried about the wheelbase being 3mm shorter than last years model etc, etc....You just ride! and all the relavent things that most riders want to know about, ie, comfort levels, power, suspension, luggage carrying capacity, navigation, and all that, you give us, along with some stunning views and opening up a window on a world that most of us will not have the chance to see otherwise. I was interested in the old Himalayan but with this new one, I could be seriously tempted!

Noraly, another adventure filled tryst with India comes to an end but I'm certain you'll be back for more. Thanks for the stunning episodes (Zanskar especially). Enjoy your journey in Africa, more power to you!

Thank you Noraly, it’s been amazing to see India and especially the Himalayas and road along on the screen. I really love to just watch you ride and see the scenery, the traffic and all the people going about their daily lives. Amazing.

Royal Enfield has come a long, long way. Any endorsement from Noraly has to be worth millions of dollars to them. Bravo to Noraly for the review and to R-E for allowing her to use the bike on her latest series.

I've been following you for a few years now. You inspired me to get my first bike and start my own KZfaq channel. I now have my second bike. I'm going to save up for the next couple of years and if all goes to plan I will travel India and other parts of the world like you!

Superb videos in India; so much to see, had to pause the video and stare at the buildings, roadsides, shops, people, animals along the way. Thanks again, Noraly!!

Hey Noraly. Fantastic series and for me an eye opening learning experience. Sorry that it has to end but knowing that you also have unfinished adventures back in Africa. Thank you once again for the stunning scenery and the introduction to so many wonderful people that you met. Also thanks for your fair and objective look at the Himalayan452. I think RE have another winner on their hands. Your videos and ongoing commentaries are always a pleasure . Cheers and stay safe. Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦

It was a great round for India 2.0 with Himalayan with Northern and Western India Maybe Round 3.0 will be central and Southern part India has all diversity of all continents ❤🙏🏻

Love your journey back to India and on the Himalayan. A great combination. LETS GO AFRICA!

Wish you the best for your future journeys. Love watching your videos and the positivity you spread throughout the world.

So humble of you saying that you have ridden 411 "quite a bit"😅

For someone who doesn’t do reviews you did a excellent job at reviewing this bike 😊

200 reviews e esse foi o melhor da internet toda! congratulations Noraly!

Thank you so much Natali, we thoroughly enjoyed your journey through the RE 452. We'll definitely miss you. Wish you good times and happy journey ahead :)

What a way to end this series in India! I really enjoyed watching your return to this part of the country. From the sceneries to your encounters with the locals. Thank you for sharing all this with us. I can't wait to see you back in East Africa for some new adventures. Have a safe flight!

This series is a great one. The terrain she rode through is an awesome way to test an experimental bike. She gave an honest review of the bikes workings good or bad. When Royal Enfield gets the bike back. They will strip it down to the bare frame and measure every part of the bike including the engine and transmission. What would be really amazing is when they put the bike back together. They give the bike to her.