Royal Enfield Himalayan BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW: A McDouble of a Motorcycle!

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The Royal Enfield Himalayan is a McDouble of a Motorcycle. It's not perfect, it has its competition cut out for it in much older bikes, but it's inexpensive, does the job, and blows other "dollar menu" options away with its long-stroke torque, ease of maintenance, and functional styling.
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@eveRide 5 жыл бұрын

It's finally done! After several drone crashes and software errors, some really expensive drone repairs, and an "easy ride through the badlands for some filming goodness turned into a fight for survival on two overweight dualsports" the Himalayan review is finally finished! Spoilers: Despite being pretty dang slow and a bit beefy, I really got to like this motorcycle. I wouldn't buy one, but if they come out with a 650 I really would consider picking one up as an adventure tourer. If the 400 had just a hair more power it really would be a game changer for adventure touring. As it stands, it just doesn't have the guts to perform on the highway. As for off road, I am pretty impressed. It's no dirt bike, and is easily outperfomed by 20 year old bikes like the DRZ, but it got through some nasty stuff!

@norsefalconer 5 жыл бұрын

10+ additional hp (and a few more ft-lbs) and a 6th cog and the RE would be making waves. Thanks for the review!

@DeeJay-iz3ts 5 жыл бұрын

This bike reminds me of my 87 TW200. You definitely need to review it soon, it is a super interesting and easy to ride bike, I have had the xt225 and the drz400 and the T dub is my favorite so far! The royal enfield reminds me of the TW but without any of the offroad benefits, check it out!

@chardbarxton 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Any chance you know what tail bag your buddy had on there? Looks perfect for what I want but I can't tell who makes it!

@Aggazin 5 жыл бұрын

Hello eveRIDE much love from India where this is the only adventure motorcycle.... Yet😎😘 Keep riding.❤🏍

@reinistraidas 5 жыл бұрын

You didn't mention the lack of any or all vibrations on the Hima, which is something that plagues literally all other singles. I'd say the Hima feels as smooth as any twin. And IMHO this puts it well ahead as an adventure bike. Compared to the CRF250, DR400, Husky 701 and any KTM EXC, you don't feel like you're sitting on a tall, hard, vibey ironing board. The DRZ makes your palms go numb in half an hour on the pavement and so does the 250L. Yeah, the seat might not be a cruiser seat, but damn, compared to the wooden plank of a 701, it's all day comfortable. For me, the Hima is the ultimate scrambler. It's OK around town, OK to travel on, more than OK on trails and it looks like a classic motorcycle.

@y2ktube 4 жыл бұрын

Who came here because of "Itchy Boots"? - She's 'killing it' on a Royal Enfield Himalayan...

@Crashed131963 4 жыл бұрын

ME.

@manpy5504 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@chriszeiglerjerome9889 4 жыл бұрын

@VeeDubJohn 4 жыл бұрын

Been following the channel for years, but Itchy Boots on the Royal had me revisit this review. So yeah, me too.

@enanotodo 4 жыл бұрын

me too

@TheGutoz508 3 жыл бұрын

For me in my country under 3500 dollars that's the best bargain, oh yes I live in himalaya, Bhutan

@voltgaming2213 3 жыл бұрын

Lol you are the king of buthan

@mpadalax 5 жыл бұрын

Guys, you need to see Itchy Boots channel where she is cruising half the world on the Himalayan in some of the remotest and toughest roads in the world.

@gordokdestroyerofworlds3480 5 жыл бұрын

highways in Iran are now the toughest roads in the world? lmao. She's a 30 y/o white chick riding mostly smooth highways and she's had multiple break downs.

@mpadalax 5 жыл бұрын

@@gordokdestroyerofworlds3480Hmm.. I did not mention just Iran. Checkout Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and other areas that she has been to. In Iran, I guess the clutch failed mostly because the handlebar was raised which might have caused some slippage. Point is if you have seen Ewan McGregor's Long Way Round with the BMW 1200GS with full support teams..they too had breakdowns. This tiny motorcycle in comparison has done pretty good especially considering the price - $5k vs $20K

@secretsolddad 5 жыл бұрын

@@mpadalax breakdowns can happen to anyone, but if the bike is properly set up and well maintained you most likely wont experience any. The 2 breakdowns I had in 70000km on my r1200gs is due to a crash in pakistan where the bike landed unluckily on a rock right on the intake manifold, and the other was a cracked rim (cast wheels) while doing fast offroad on difficult terrain. Aside from that I met a couple of travelers on the himalayan and they were all pretty happy with it considering the price :)

@patrickcolclough2423 5 жыл бұрын

@@gordokdestroyerofworlds3480 What 'multiple breakdowns' dude? She's broken clutch cables because she fitted handlebar raisers and the clutch cable was at an angle, she now taken them off. Oh, and she had a puncture. Can't quite see why the colour of her skin is too relevant either. What have you done?

@gordokdestroyerofworlds3480 5 жыл бұрын

@@patrickcolclough2423 lmao don't play stupid. A white chick from Holland is now an expert on bikes because she rode some indian bike 50k? These things are trash bikes, get your head out of your ass and go read some reviews and ride one before you comment.

@AlphaT2Delta 5 жыл бұрын

I am not a hardcore rider but I ride it daily to work and school and I will not kid you ,this bike is one cool thing to ride on streets cause I always gets the looks and even at school people are starting at this bike like they never seen this kind of bike...I enjoy it 6 days a week so far so good 9k miles still running strong,to all riders be safe out there,love you all ,peace out from Cali.

@pauld.b7129 5 жыл бұрын

I want one so bad! The nearest dealer is 300 miles though... I saw one in town, such good looking unique bikes. Would be a perfect bike for what i need... They really need to get more dealers though.

@vivekanandan5093 5 жыл бұрын

@@pauld.b7129 but in India it's just another bike... Just like you guyz are familiar with brands that are common in your country the same way RE is too common. 300 miles is really way too far. But in marketing terms they cannot open everywhere since it's not an viable option. Hope u might get what u love to... 😊😊

@Dinrad360 4 жыл бұрын

Are there issues regarding the build quality? Did you had anything replaced or fixed?

@levi5595 Жыл бұрын

@@vivekanandan5093 yeah every 10km it has a showroom or a service center

@domenik8339 11 ай бұрын

Do you still have the bike now?

@X85283 5 жыл бұрын

....but the Royal Enfield Himalayan is an "Adventure Bike," not a "Dual Sport," not an "Enduro." The idea is that this is a bike that allows one to travel with gear in an "adventure/overlanding" fashion. It is for dirt roads and moderately difficult terrain, as well as for bombing along the paved backroads and state highways that get you to those dirt roads in 99.999% of cases. The bike fills a niche of being a very inexpensive, simple, entry level into the adventure genre. Its a bit like a baby BMW GS, but then again people loved to bash those bikes because they aren't dirt bikes too.

@theunboundedspirit3313 5 жыл бұрын

Yours is a real honest review.

@Seqhael 5 жыл бұрын

People bash the BMW GS but have never really gone on a dual sport adventure. I did Africa on a KTM 1190 Adventure R, the thing is big and heavy, but for months and months on the bike I'm glad I didn't take anything less. Big, comfortable, powerful enough to save me from idiot drivers in Africa, nimble and easy to use off-road. The only downside is the 1% of the time when going through deep sand, then it was very difficult. Overall unless you're doing like Sibirsky Extreme style travel, you can get away with a big heavy bike because the majority of the time you'll be benefitting from it. Maybe next time an 800 is a good compromise, although KTM 690 would have been too small and uncomfortable for long term travel I think.

@UhYeahWhateverDude 5 жыл бұрын

That’s why Honda makes a 250rally. :)

@nna4635 5 жыл бұрын

Keep aside the pride .. Re are far from refinement.. Himalayan had lots of electrical failures and frame cracks.. Steering bearing rusting up very badly.. Unwanted weight.. The only decent thing is the cycling set up. Am afraid where the bike may stall.. I still like to ride a Honda shine modified for ladak trip.. Some decent tyres..sprocketing.. Rear suspension with after market set up .. Luggage rack. Hope it will ride cool with better fuel consumption..

@krg6672 5 жыл бұрын

@@nna4635 But all the Problems has Been Resolved in the BS4 Version and Now the BS6 Is Coming Soon

@frederexier3319 2 жыл бұрын

The Himalayan's main value is for international travel. A bike that simple can be fixed by any mechanic in the world.

@confettihunterminus1 Жыл бұрын

Sadly most mechanics in the states won’t work on it unless they’re himalayan dealers and they’ll charge you an arm and a leg to do so

@r.williamcomm7693 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of “The Motorcycle Diaries.” Great movie.

@FuglyStick Жыл бұрын

@@confettihunterminus1But you don't have to go to a CERTIFIED MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN who's going to charge you 80 bucks an hour, nor will you need a $2k tool to remove a single bolt to do basic maintenance. The brilliance is the simplicity. You don't need an engineering degree or a tool chest full of $50k worth of tools to keep the bike on the road. In short, you take this to an Authorized Dealer while it's under warranty - and then never take it to a technician again. Basic mechanic skills are all that's required, that any owner can perform, with basic tools found in any garage; a small handful of tools to travel with is all that will be required for most maintenance on the road. That's part of the philosophy of the bike itself; the reason it has underwhelming specs is due to the simplicity of easily maintained engineering. I imagine repair shops absolutely hate these bikes compared to, say, a BMW or Ducati; while those bikes have reputations for superior engineering, those shops can probably pay their rent just doing oil changes alone on those machines,while they won't make a dime off of RE oil changes.

@acoolindian 5 жыл бұрын

Having ridden it for about 3 months now... I have been thoroughly impressed by it... overcoming my initial reserves & hesitations... the Enfield Himalayan has been quite epic tbh.

@303storm 5 жыл бұрын

Same for me. It's a blast to ride especially when curves are coming up!

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC 2 жыл бұрын

@@303storm Im actually very impressed with how it handles the twisties on pavement. Every time I ride this bike I like it even more. LOL

@303storm Жыл бұрын

@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC I had to sell mine for moving to Asia and still have it in the back of my mind.

@theoldleafybeard Жыл бұрын

@@303storm I'd have ridden there with it! 😁❤️

@303storm Жыл бұрын

@@theoldleafybeard Still thinking to get one but I have so many toys already

@stephenjacques554 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 Himalayans an 18 and 19 models, just rode to big bend texas from San Antonio, did over 1600 miles on road and off road bike did great, loaded up with 75 pounds of gear for camping. Easy to work on, easy to modify if needed. Great bike and enjoy riding. SJ

@r16mustang 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m from India.. personally I hated RE for all the heavy bikes they made, which made you feel like a truck driver at the end of the day.. But when I had a test ride.. it felt different & when I bought it & started using it..!! Believe me it doesn’t feel like a Royal Enfield..!! 😊👍 I’ll say I’m happy, satisfied & proud HIMALAYAN owner..!! 👍

@aDarkRedJungle 5 жыл бұрын

I own a Royal Enfield in the United States. Just as a little FYI, the Bullet/Classic 500 are considered lightweight bikes in America and Western Europe. They're only 'big' in an Indian market, where most people use low-cc two-wheelers to commute (think Hero Honda, Bajaj Pulsar, etc) rather than tour or do long-distance travel.

@aDarkRedJungle 5 жыл бұрын

I'd agree with that, too. A Honda CB250 has more power than a 500cc Enfield. TBH I'd be happy owning an Enfield if I were living or studying in India. Unless you're on the Yamuna Expressway or something, you'll hardly ever be able to ride over 100 km/h. It's also cheap and easy to get parts and repair services in India versus the U.S. (my state is geographically larger than Uttar Pradesh, but we only have one or two authorized Enfield mechanics). I've tried bikes like the Bajaj Avenger and didn't feel comfortable at all. Still, if you have the money, you can do better than a Bullet, no matter which country you're in.

@rajendertkr 5 жыл бұрын

@@aDarkRedJungle hmm what about interceptor Nd cafe racer twin they r going to launch in usa today

@rajendertkr 5 жыл бұрын

@Prranjal Shrivaastav yeah lol it weight heavy as Bajaj dominar Idk what he is smoking

@r16mustang 5 жыл бұрын

Prranjal Shrivaastav Sir, riding a RE for pleasure & using it on a day to day basis are two different things. I also have a TB 350 where the bike let’s you know that it’s heavy.. whereas the Himalayan doesn’t. My comparison was with other RE bikes & not Triumph or Harley. I’ve done trail riding on TB & Himalayan, here both cannot be compared but I just gave my experience regarding the weight.

@ankles632 5 жыл бұрын

I have 2 Royal Enfield's , a 1948 and a 1954. You young guys may be faster, handle better and be better off road but I look a DAMM side cooler :)

@stevek8829 4 жыл бұрын

Ya don't look cooler than Itchy! You'd have to be McQueen.

@abdulazizsaleh8650 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻😁👌🏻

@ajaychetri5589 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down

@82hawkerpilot 5 жыл бұрын

I am following “Itchy boots” on her journeys and the Himalayan really excels. Best regards.

@jimdunne3696 5 жыл бұрын

Noraly has a exceptional Himalayan, or maybe mine is the exception, mine is stalling and needs pushing home. It’s a heavy pig to push more than a mile 2019 RE Himalayan is POS. Get a 2 decades old enduro even a Chinese bike but not this gutless, soulless world crap.

@giovannilorenzo2061 5 жыл бұрын

She never exceeds100 kph otherwise it'd spend more times in a repairshops than on the roads. Lol

@82hawkerpilot 5 жыл бұрын

Giovanni Lorenzo it’s not a race bike, and if she tried to go any faster she’d miss all the scenery. Only bikers understand that.

@ankurd2889 4 жыл бұрын

From my boring days.. I tune in daily to see..where she’s at

@smashy_smasherton 2 жыл бұрын

She had her reasons for buying it. Cost, short legs, what she carries, etc. The second one may have been sponsored. I have a feeling she likes her Honda’s as well. If not better.

@hiya4964 5 жыл бұрын

golden rule is ride a bike suited to your needs and roads, so many people by into the dual sport idea and never leave the road, theses people typically ride a BMW or have a KTM load it all up with boxes and tech just to ride to work or the shops. and theses people typically complain with theses little iron horses, at the end of the day the enfield is good at what it does for the roads and trails its designed for and has nothing to prove :)

@johnmichaels6794 4 жыл бұрын

Best line ever! get something suited to your needs & roads. I LOVE the look of the REs, but I ride a GoldWing because of riding style.

@anari6129 4 жыл бұрын

Gandu

@alanbrace6392 3 жыл бұрын

@Gorden Gecko m

@amirulkhalid157 3 жыл бұрын

So true! Perfect explanation 👍

@MrJGJ87 5 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention RE Himalayan was designed by Pierre Terblanche ex chief designer of Ducati !

@mokujin29 5 жыл бұрын

AND ?

@turbofan67 5 жыл бұрын

He made the worst looking Ducati's.

@whiteraven4417 5 жыл бұрын

Pierre Terblanche probably does not want the publicity found in a burning plane...

@welcome2thebadlands 5 жыл бұрын

I think he was designing something good but failed and himalayan was born. RE said no money for another trial, let us launch, foolish people will buy.Ha

@TheYesshravan 5 жыл бұрын

@Dr James Crabapple. plse go for a sports bike .

@hunter44807 5 жыл бұрын

I own the himalayan from the very first batch. I am using it since 2.5 yrs and have clocked more than 40 thousand kms. It had a lot of quality control issues. The chassis, swingarm, engine head, starter coil etc have all been replaced. Basically entire bike, except the fuel tank, has been replaced under warranty😁. But I still love my bike. Why because it is just right for me. I am no dakar rally finalist, nor I am a fan of speed and drag races. I am a fan of simple things in life like touring, occasional offroading, exploring places etc. I don't want to do jumps from sand dunes, do wheelies or burnouts. I just want to ride. 😁🤙🏼 edited - please note that out of 40 thousand kms atleast 30-35k kms were tours ranging from 500 to 6000kms.. the bike never gave up on me mid ride.. it always showed issues in daily commute when I am near a service centre :D

@euromodeller 5 жыл бұрын

You are a man after my own heart. I am old school and being English and in my late sixties my motorcycle heritage has been brit 60's machines and after Harleys, stuff I understood and could repair on the side of the road if I had to with limited hand tools which is why the Himalayan appeals to me, simple and does the job I want which is relaxed touring with low cost maintenance and primary investment.My only problem is actually locating one as the French concessionaires where I live are crap but thats another story.

@DirceuCorsetti 5 жыл бұрын

That's what we can call brand loyalty. If almost all the bike was replaced under warranty, there is no way I would recommend it to anyone.

@RidingRootsAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, so well said. I feel you brother!!

@PhilG221 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the spent far more time in the dealership being fixed, than being on the road. "I just want to ride, but the bike didn't let me."

@turboboxer6spd 5 жыл бұрын

From what I understand the bikes in markets outside the USA had issues as they were not inspected properly and every Himalayan for USA market are being inspected and most issues have been eliminated. I’m not sure about everyone else 😕

@Reinemachefrau 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the perfect bike for our poorly-maintained UK roads. I like it. Bring on the potholes!

@jimdunne3696 5 жыл бұрын

KwakZedRider93 , No No No!!! It’s crap! Its reliable no svc from dealership too . My 2019 Himalayan stalls, dies and needs pushing. Yes get one from the dealership across the street. But not one across town. Pushing limitations should dictate if you can get it back to dealership without a truck. Get anything but an Enfield . A 30 years old Honda xr650l perhaps. Super reliable cheaper and you won’t end up a tool like me.

@awhig2474 5 жыл бұрын

Poorly maintained UK Roads? I am an Indian and drove London to Edinburgh in 2018... And I must say you don't know what poorly maintained toad means.... Drive in India and you will know Having said that, anything which can take on Indian roads and Indian Traffic, then it can take on anything in this world.... Royal Enfield bikes are hugely popular in India - amongst Civilians as well as Armed forces and Police forces (both of which buy RE bikes in hoardes)... And Army uses them in the most inhospitable conditions and they survive well and perform well

@yannikoloff7659 4 жыл бұрын

Another complaining Brit

@prasadjagtap1337 4 жыл бұрын

Bro you nothing know about indian roads😂😂

@saikiranrao194 4 жыл бұрын

Potholes in uk.....boy come to india

@TwoWheeledBooBear 4 жыл бұрын

You're "I get it..." note is exactly why I have my Himalayan. I bought my 2019 in Mid-July and have since put 4800 miles on it, a good 800 or so of which have been on trails many of which the bike was likely never designed to be on. Super narrow single track, gravel fire roads, pavement or otherwise; the bike has been absolutely brilliant for me. I'm 6'2" and my love for it has been growing non-stop. The simplicity of it paired with how capable it really is has made it the proverbial dream-bike for me. Also worth noting, they've updated their maintenance schedule to every 6000 miles.

@JumpingWatermelons 3 жыл бұрын

How does it do on highways? Riding at 55 to 65mph?

@talltale9760 2 жыл бұрын

@@JumpingWatermelons it’s at home around 55-60 mph feels like I’m over stressing it at speeds higher than that

@JumpingWatermelons 2 жыл бұрын

@@talltale9760 Thanks. I ended up buying a Suzuki DR650, which feels good up until about 70mph (though it can go much faster if needed)

@talltale9760 2 жыл бұрын

@@JumpingWatermelons dr650 will definitely treat you well

@iridemanila 5 жыл бұрын

I test ride it last year and I have to say it’s a great bike for the philippines! I like the review style !

@lewiscast3753 5 жыл бұрын

I ride Manila, you watch eveRide too.

@motojo8995 5 жыл бұрын

The one you rode is still a carb right?

@iridemanila 5 жыл бұрын

the himalayan? fuel injected

@motojo8995 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing coz what that are selling in the Philippines is still the carb type. I wonder where can I check that FI

@BlackMiG 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. At the dealer they were clear the FI version was not coming to Philippines any time soon...

@MotoHolic 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for brutally honest and completely unbiased review! I own a Himalayan myself and am completely happy with it. Great job, thank you once again, ride safe and keep the rubber side down!

@jimdunne3696 5 жыл бұрын

MotoHolic Sergey, I’m happy for you bro! My 19 Himalayan stalls, dies and leaves me pushing it 2x. It’s got 123 miles on it! I hate it! It shows, I’ve defaced the machine with donkey\pig letters and many thrashings of colorful paint all over it. It looks like the crap it is, under warranty and going back to dealership in Enfield Connecticut Friday. They won’t be happy to see me and I’m fine with that.

@Rufinoman Жыл бұрын

Four years later, support for this bike has improved dramatically, mainly due to its popularity. It's also at a very sweet price point, particularly here in Argentina, where Japanese bikes are at a premium. It's also worth mentioning that the Himalayan is now assembled here, which is a major advantage for spares and servicing. I'm definitely buying one.

@georgegkiokas4946 4 жыл бұрын

Itchy Boots we loveeee youuuu😍🛵🇳🇱

@papatorr3669 4 жыл бұрын

Control yourself, this is eveRide channel

@georgegkiokas4946 4 жыл бұрын

Is there any problem guys?😜

@avadhootv 5 жыл бұрын

Sadly in India it's the cheapest what we get with next best thing costing more than double. I got myself a carburated non abs Himalayan about one and half year ago and was hooked to your channel and your black widow ever since. Frankly I didn't expect you to like it and even if you hadn't I wouldn't have loved my machine any less. But seeing you rode it gives me much more confidence to explore more difficult terrains than I am currently used to. Thank you very much for inspiring always.

@rajendertkr 5 жыл бұрын

avadhoot velankar no the new version are great but all those reviewer will not talk about that it had problems in first year but other exported version were good but now both are good I would say people should buy the 2019 version which has abs

@rajendertkr 5 жыл бұрын

avadhoot velankar true bruh but the new ones have solved almost all the problems

@avadhootv 5 жыл бұрын

@Yudh Isthira and CBUs of all those and likes of Honda CRF 250l cost through roof. 😖. But still this video puts our REH in perspective with all these bikes and it's not bad.

@Durandarte3004 5 жыл бұрын

Ebay about the dominar 400 with the lluvia Industries kit

@bendover-bz4bc 5 жыл бұрын

Just wait for hero xpulse 200 and duke 390 adventure. They will change the game for adventure lovers.

@tylerseely 5 жыл бұрын

I've always been a fan of Royal Enfields (never owned one though) due to their simple mechanics and retro styling and when I heard about the Himalayan I was even more excited. I think this video was perfectly balanced and really showed how far Royal Enfield has come. I'd be surprised if your video didn't help RE sell a bunch of these bikes going forward. Great job!

@koosmotormuis 4 жыл бұрын

Itchy boots!!!!......dutch girl traveling all over the world on her Himalayan! Everything thing is relative....

@Andrew-vz3qk 4 жыл бұрын

Just because the bike is able to do something doesn't mean it's a good bike, DRZ is better in every way. It can do the same thing as what itchy boots did, but better, more easily, zipper etc. If you're a shorty then get a Honda 230L. Still better than the Himalayan.

@pulkinpulman2028 4 жыл бұрын

Yes..and now she's got cb500x honda..now thats is perfect for her

@Andrew-vz3qk 4 жыл бұрын

@@biswajit5783 yea cause the thing stopping anyone from going off around the world is their choice of bike. I ride around my own continent (which is as big as the whole of Europe minus Russia) and my drz gets along on much tougher terrain. But you don't need me to tell you, just trust that a bike unchanged for 20 years and a best seller in Australia is probably going to be better than an Indian start up that weighs 60kg more with 20 less HP and worse suspension. I've see a few doccos about people riding around the Himalayas and you can do it on a ktm390 sports bike. Suddenly a bike with cushy suspension comes along and people compare it to a sports bike and say 'wow this is great' when they really don't know what else is out that that's light years ahead of a company that only recently made their first 650. RE may technically be the oldest motorcycle brand in the world, but they reality is that they're worse than Harley's.

@debashismallick9937 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew494 Just 1 question....have you rode the Himalayan ?

@Andrew-vz3qk 3 жыл бұрын

@@debashismallick9937 why would I need to. Riding the bike won't stop it from being 60kg overweight. You could make that argument about anything. If we are comparing a 1200gs to a ktm 1190 then riding both bikes would be important, but if you compare the Himalayan to other 400cc bikes then it's obviously terrible. If you compare it to other bikes with the same power it's terrible. If you compare it to other bikes in the same price range it's terrible. Two reasons people ride this bike: 1: it looks cool and they want a bike that looks cool 2: it's made in India and all the Indian riding channels jizz just looking at it because it's made in India. If you design a bike to be an adventure bike (which is what RE did) and it doesn't even sit at 110 then you failed. Trust me I wanted to get one of these as my first bike back when I knew nothing about them, I went into the dealership and sat on one, but I only liked it because it looked cool and there were a few people riding them 'around the world' on KZfaq. I'm very glad i didn't get one because when the real reviews came out the handlebars bent after one drop. The frame snaps. The crash bars are only attached at two points each. The bike used to die at too much altitude. It's got a low seat height. It looks cool. It's made in India.

@Crashed131963 4 жыл бұрын

Itchy Boot bike , I think she did 40,000k on hers with not many problems.

@Neoptolemus 4 жыл бұрын

She has the 500 though

@Crashed131963 4 жыл бұрын

@@Neoptolemus Does the Himalayan come in different motor sizes? She did ride the Himalayan.

@heatz711 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJyjg6litb-0h2w.html

@magua-zf4md 4 жыл бұрын

@@Neoptolemus No 500 exist... She was driving a 400 relentlessly in Asia, and now started a new adventure from Patagonia to Alaska with a new one, simply because she could not manage to have documents of the old one accepted. Incredibly sturdy relieable bike if one should judge on her experience

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 4 жыл бұрын

@Gorden Gecko It came over to me as a pile of crap. Bearings wear etc.

@TheHoolabalooga 5 жыл бұрын

2 years on and I still enjoy my Himalayan.

@reformedchinesecommunist 3 жыл бұрын

How about now?

@john0fthecross Жыл бұрын

@@reformedchinesecommunist it's a stupid 🤡 bike.

@TheGardenSnake 5 жыл бұрын

Well it did better then I thought it would. I love the look of it but figured it wouldn’t capable off road. Looks like a neat putter.

@eveRide 5 жыл бұрын

I was surprised to find that it was maybe even a little more capable off road than it is on road, because of the lack of power on highways. A 650 would absolutely solve this, and I think that with the rumored discontinuation of the KLR 650, Royal Enfield might have a market winning bike if they hustled out a capable 650 version of the Himalayan.

@theunboundedspirit3313 5 жыл бұрын

It is made for off road

@DirceuCorsetti 5 жыл бұрын

@@theunboundedspirit3313 yeah yeah... We know that, but how do you get to the offroad? On a trailer?

@pujabelgian 5 жыл бұрын

It's a comfortable 70 mph mule that can pack a load. Not fast enough? lol

@303storm 5 жыл бұрын

Its is awesome on and off the road.

@cameronharvey4746 2 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest reason i really want a himalayan like you said about 13 minutes in. The way the Himalayan looks is extremely compelling to me for a dualsport. There are better choices stats wise and things that make more sense on paper but SHOOT ME I actually DO care about how my dualsport motorcycle looks! I cannot stand the motocross style, the excessive plastics and reds and blue bright colors. I love the classic styling and simplicity of it. If a 650 comes out I am absolutely jumping on it.

@bobburns5856 4 жыл бұрын

A perfect review. And the absolute best description of that beautiful purpose built engine. Torque over power any day off road.

@kfpquest9628 5 жыл бұрын

I dont even own a motorcycle and i spent 20 minutes watching the ride footage. Awesome vid!

@atharvrai3751 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha same 🤣

@kimphilbi9109 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t think of any other Himalayan review so detailed & so honest. Great job done. 👍🏻

@raymondmichalowski246 5 жыл бұрын

That's not only an honest review, but some of the best video production values I've seen in a non-commercial video. Nice work.

@aDarkRedJungle 5 жыл бұрын

I've taken Royal Enfields around India and own one in the United States. The biggest problem with these bikes--and we only have the 500cc variant in America--is that no matter how well they can perform in the mountains, they're not well-suited for everyday riding. A Bullet cannot keep up on proper highways, and it cannot comfortably sustain highway speeds without rattling to bits. The Himalayan is even more under-powered but seems to be better designed. Then again, you can ride a 20-year old Enfield through a river and it'll keep chugging on the other side.

@anandshankar8466 5 жыл бұрын

the Himalayan has a more modern motor when compared to the RE 500 UCE, and will be able to do better speeds than the 500 with lesser vibes. That said, no RE bike from their current stock can perform on a US Highway!

@jamesharvey44 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know, I commuted on an 05 Bullet military for 10 years in Florida. The only problem I ever had was intake rubbers dry rotting every 2 years. It would run 70 but not well or for long. I used it more for back roads at 60 and it worked fine.

@neosmith166 5 жыл бұрын

Test ride the new continental GT and the interceptor. Both are 650cc twin cylinder.

@sangramsingh1465 4 жыл бұрын

There is a old saying in India Royal Enfield only stops when one thing is not working out of two B.B battery and ballbearings...

@shubhamlasure5441 3 жыл бұрын

Try Dominar 400

@MotoCampAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this review! I really like that you don't come at it with the typical spec sheet list and ramble on about how so and so bike will dominate it off road and whatnot, because it really is for a different rider than that. Your mention of the video showing the foot peg breaking off and then comparing it against the "bulletproof" KLR shows just how grounded you are when it comes to these reviews. I think with your experience riding so many different bikes on and off road, I trust your opinion the most about motorcycles. Thank you for your continued commitment to the channel! I feel like the last time I looked, you were "only" at 16k subs, and now look at you! Looks like the hard work has paid off!

@hotice31 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely honest and practical review of the Himalayan. I rode this bike in the hills of Uttarakhand and found it to not the most comfortable bike for long rides. This bike is still years behind similar bikes produced abroad.

@john0fthecross Жыл бұрын

Oh finally with someone with sense! 🙏🙏

@worldisone115 4 жыл бұрын

You know what is funny is that every time some Himalayan video pops out in KZfaq so many people claims it as British engg,some Italians design etc. Fact is that foreigers know RE in this last 5 year only...what we Indians trusted this bike from the beginning and love this bike more than any citizens...Also it's name Himalayan is given to show what it is capable off(Himalayan is most beautiful and challenging journey a man will be taken in a bike, this bike is designed for Himalayan mountain ride and she survived it) and any other terrian in the world is walk in park for her and RE will remain as India forever.... Proud owner ..

@naifalrohaili3490 3 жыл бұрын

Seems to be a political issue not a review for the bike!!! Anyhow it is a great starter bike for both riders and pockets..

@davedonnelly5587 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. While not ideal for North America, think about its home market. How many Indian roads could you use 100 hp and 6 gears. Video of travel in India shows many dirt roads choked with trucks ,busses, livestock, pedestrians and other bikes. The actual Himalayan roads show steep inclines and congested narrow broken roads carved into mountain sides. A docile, bone simple bike with low power and decent torque would be perfect for those conditions.

@welcome2thebadlands 5 жыл бұрын

Neither fit for india, that is why they want to sell it to north america

@welcome2thebadlands 5 жыл бұрын

Thr roads are fine, just that too much population and everyone is everywhere

@sportsmusiclover 5 жыл бұрын

Well on that token, it shouldn't be sold in the west then.

@vibhorsharmax 5 жыл бұрын

@@welcome2thebadlands nah india is not like that, you are blinded by tv shows who are racist and dumd as others in your country

@tbillyjoeroth 5 жыл бұрын

@@welcome2thebadlands so go buy a TukTuk

@dualsport-travelercom 5 жыл бұрын

A wonderful review! Thanks a lot and greets from Germany

@jacquesdemorton5871 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent review. I have ridden several Royal Enfield Himalayans and enjoyed the experience. Many people do not understand the difference between brake horsepower and torque. Many people purchase motorcycles that have performance and capability far beyond their skill levels = waste of money. These motorcycles would appeal to riders who understand their own limitations and appreciate a machine that is easy to maintain, service and repair at home or in the field. My old M21, a 1948 BSA 600cc sidevalve (flathead) that produced 15 bhp but had bags of torque, once holed the piston due to poor quality fuel when I was touring through Afghanistan in 1972. No spares or dealers in those days. A village mechanic jigged the piston, pad welded up the hole and put a blob of weld on the inside of the piston skirt to balance the repair. Replaced the piston two years later. In my opinion, motorcycles have become too big, too powerful and far too complicated. That is the attraction of bikes such as the Himalayan. Even old fellows like me can enjoy a Sunday blast before the inevitable Monday Physio appointment.

@sm-wr7wm 5 жыл бұрын

Look at the price.....In india the exshowroom price of RE Himalayan is only $ 2516 ...... The most affordable offroad bike....

@jimdunne3696 5 жыл бұрын

s m , who needs a motor that won’t make the trip home? Chinese Hawk 250 at 1/3the price is for me 3x more reliable, my 19 Himalayan stalls, dies and leaves me stranded 2x it’s got 123 miles on it. Dealership is 250 miles away. Good thing I trucked it home it never would have made it.

@vicious99 4 жыл бұрын

@@jimdunne3696 good luck with your hawk250

@maadhujovi9528 4 жыл бұрын

@Gorden Gecko its not a piece of crap.indians could very well be the most money consoius people.And the peice of crap does really good here.

@maadhujovi9528 4 жыл бұрын

@Gorden Gecko plus the indian army uses the brand.if its a peice of crap no army would use it

@prokrishtinator6786 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimdunne3696 didn't Know chinese are marketing their brand by using bots

@tonydrony2670 5 жыл бұрын

New Aussie subscriber, unreal review mate, epic footage... I bought a Himalayan about 2 months ago and love it.. you are pretty much spot on with everything you said...

@tonydrony2670 5 жыл бұрын

Kay You’re a tool.. thank god you don’t live here..

@welcome2thebadlands 5 жыл бұрын

@@tonydrony2670 yeah, thank god i dont. Some of you would wisdom then

@welcome2thebadlands 5 жыл бұрын

@@tonydrony2670 ha tony drony. Eyes dont need any proof. www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/russia-sends-warships-towards-australia-before-g20-meeting-20141112-11lc4z.html

@huyked 5 жыл бұрын

@@welcome2thebadlands Shut up, Kay. What do you get from being so rude?

@303storm 5 жыл бұрын

@@welcome2thebadlands What's your point? You sound like you are one of these jealous little losers. Cheers to down under Tony. You got some nice places to go there with the bike.

@JamesSmith-jf6oy 5 жыл бұрын

Very, very nicely done video. IMHO the context of the video missed the nark by a bit by reviewing an Overland travel Bike from a Dual Sport perspective. The Himalayan is not a Dual Sport I.E. dirt bike or Enduro homologated for road registry. The Himalayan was from inception an Adventure bike, an overland travel machine purpose made and intended for hauling rider and gear to the horizon. This is abundantly clear by the bikes design and all of the press releases and videos. Methinks the distinction between Dual Sport and Dual Purpose is getting increasingly lost in the sauce or overlooked lately.

@RealAutoReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Word!

@ghostrider8307 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best detailed video/ review/ comparison video on the Himalayan ever posted on the net. Keep it up.

@tommynikon2283 5 жыл бұрын

EPIC drone footage! Great format, voice over; stellar review.....HONEST.

@Waltkat 5 жыл бұрын

Great honest review, thanks. I really liked the Himalayan when I first saw pictures of it a year ago and was hoping it would make it into the US. I started riding dirt bikes in the late 60's so enduro type bikes have a special meaning for me. Unfortunately, the majority of bikes capable of going off road such as the DR650 are too tall for me to comfortably ride so the low ride height of the Himalayan is perfect.

@Ch1oeW 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! Also, as a female rider, I really appreciate how you don't talk as tho only guys ride, as many other reviewers do. Thanks!

@skeletonforge4483 5 жыл бұрын

i can always count on you to provide a really good super in depth review

@globalcitizen8758 5 жыл бұрын

What a great review! Insightful, balanced, practical - well done.

@petergorm 4 жыл бұрын

If I ever travel the world on a motorbike it will for sure be on a Royal Enfield Himalayan. Been watching 'Itchy Boots' and that motorcycle seems to be the equipment to do it on 👍💪🙏

@edjd0 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, man. I own a 2018 RE Himalayan and as hard as it is to hear some of the facts mentioned, they are nothing but the truth. I wish the Himalayan had more power, better front brakes or more suspension travel, but I do enjoy it on and off road more than I have enjoyed heavier and more expensive bikes. Perhaps because it is easier to handle and I don't have to keep in mind how expensive a simple fall could be. Compared to cheaper/similar lower displacement bikes, I agree with your comments. They just lack the character and nostalgic look of the Himalayan. I'm glad you did enjoy the bike and that it got you and your friend out of a difficult situation. That inspires a bit of confidence in the bike. I will continue to enjoy mine as far as it will take me and hopefully will have a shot at the 650cc version if it ever comes out. Please keep sharing your great videos. Pura vida from Costa Rica!

@christianlet5997 5 жыл бұрын

Bruh wat about ABS? ? ? ? 2018 model have ABS or wat? ? ? Nd wats the milleage bruh? ? ?

@edjd0 5 жыл бұрын

@@christianlet5997 Hi, I have the ABS 2018 model (BS4), it makes in average 30 km/L so about 450 km per tank in normal riding conditions which I think is pretty good for this size engine and bike. Cheers

@christianlet5997 5 жыл бұрын

@@edjd0 great bruh ✌😊. . . . I have rc 200 nd im looking for entry adventure bike bruh? ? ? Is Himalayan is ok for tourer, daily trip? ? ? Help me bruh? ? ?

@edjd0 5 жыл бұрын

@@christianlet5997 Sure, it's a great entry level adventure bike. Very comfortable for daily driving and for long trips on and off road. It's very adaptable and it's kind of a bike you don't worry too much about a scratch or fall. Like any RE, I recommend some blue Loctite and retightening all bolts. I've had mine only a few months and 6000 km and had a little oil leak issue that was resolved by the dealer. No other issues so far.

@christianlet5997 5 жыл бұрын

@@edjd0 Thanks Man. . . . .

@Speedytrip 4 жыл бұрын

Great review! Lovely images, good music, nice work!

@ianjohnson4987 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review - wonderful photography - thank you

@UncleVoodoo 3 жыл бұрын

You keep using the words “dual sport” in relation to the Himalayan, it’s a small adv overlander bike, it’s not a dual sport.

@knightatdawndonbynight8432 3 жыл бұрын

I find it to be a dual sports with focus on motocamping. The stock bike can cruise on less than average highways at 40-60 mph all day long and day after day with elan and 70 mph on wider and smoother stretches comfortably for several hours, sluggish but steady, after break in period, it can overtake at 80-85 mph on the stock bike with no mods if you just raise the rear suspension preload (otherwise it would be wobby at that speed), it can do poorly maintained country roads and back country roads at 20-40 mph, and it can manage moderate dirt, gravel, mud, water crossings and offroads in widely varying climates that the country roads and back country roads leads to, not a bike meant for motocrossing or extreme dirt racing but handles technical offroads pretty well- which is what Indian urban motocampers need when they camp across the cold Himalayan mountain ranges located at very high altitude starting from tropical and subtropical Indian cities at sea level some 500-1500 miles away with hell lot of luggage, food and water, and gas as gas stations are few and far between up in the Himalayas and even oxygen cans sometimes since oxygen level falls with altitude- the design accomodating simple maintenance and self repair was conceived with the thought that mechanics may not be available in the remote mountains. This is why the bike is named Himalayan. It is okay to excellent on most roads in most climatic conditions at any altitude but certainly not the best in any of those. And motocamping is definitely full of adventure. This bike is not a dual sports in the sense it would be able to pull off 120 mph on freeways like a sports bike and then would behave like an enduro when thrown around the dirt. The moderate linear power delivery in engine design was incorporated not just for better fuel efficiency and durability of the engine or for sacrificing power for robust low to mid rev torque, but also to avoid horrible accidents. In the himalayas, there are countless 3000 feet deep gorges on the side of barely 5-7 feet wide offroad trail, so the margin of error in judgment is extremely low. Bikes with higher horsepower might be unforgiving in such situations- one wrong pull on those very responsive throttles of high hp 650 cc motorbike and you will be over the edge; the free fall will be deep and nobody returns alive after a 3000 feet drop downhill on jagged stones.

@hondaslex 3 жыл бұрын

@@knightatdawndonbynight8432 You nailed it.

@mikes1172 5 жыл бұрын

The issue isn't with the Himalayan, its with US motorcycle importers making over $2,000 per unit. If this motorcycle was selling for its actual Indian Rupee price they would sell all of their export stock in minutes. So, we compare with all the other manufacturers are offering and each of them comes in at least $3,000 more than what the Himalayan actual costs. So, now imagine a Himalayan produced once again in India and they built it to spec as a $5,500 bike and was imported for what it should cost it would likely hammer the hell out of any other bike in its class. The Himalayan appearance is 100 percent better looking than any piece of plastic bike going down the road and put some of those fancy panniers on it and it just looks just as great at 65MPH.

@rajendertkr 5 жыл бұрын

Mike S Himalayan cost 3000 dollar around Nd if u import government take taxes as well bruh in every country

@aDarkRedJungle 5 жыл бұрын

That's capitalism, Mike. And as Rajender says, it's not as straightforward as Royal Enfield doubling the price from one market to another. Along with tariffs, Royal Enfield also has to ensure that its American imports meet certain quality standards. Units sold in California, for instance, have to be compliant with the state's emissions requirements--requirements which either aren't as stringent in India or can be bypassed by bribing an inspector.

@JamesSmith-jf6oy 5 жыл бұрын

I do'n't think they are making 2K per bike. Shipping, Taxes, overhead and distribution are a very very large part of the retail price tag of everything sold here.

@steveh4264 5 жыл бұрын

I'd have to disagree. It is very expensive to ship containers over the ocean. You are paying for logistics to the port, logistics for transoceanic travel, logistics from the port in the US to the Enfield inspection/service center, logistics from the service center to the dealer. You are paying for labor along the way, tariffs, taxes, customs fees and more. You are paying people to manage the entire supply chain. You then have to factor the increased cost in with the fact a dealership needs to make a relatively small profit. They are probably near losing their ass on these bikes quite honestly and have them priced to sell quickly and fain a foothold in the US.

@mikes1172 5 жыл бұрын

Just like automotice dealershilps are only making $500 on a car. Meanwhile, they have 30 million dollars in stock and showroom equal in value. The units being sold in India they are making profit on and then they are being shipped in a container which contains many bikes which they will pass on to the buyer and they will tack 2K on top. The dealer prep and delivery is for all the shipping and setup fees. If you think for a moment these guys are making a few hundred dollars then you are foolish.

@WrongTurner 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! I love the way you covered all the aspects of the Himalayan.. Keep making reviews like this👍 cheers!!!

@jayc7556 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on the honest review! Loved the visuals and the ride through the terrain. Cheers!

@BIG-K 5 жыл бұрын

This is easily the best and most intelligent and balanced review of the Himalayan I have seen... and also enjoyed. Thank you! 👍

@diabolical92 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is best review till now of the Himalayan I have seen ...Love from India n u r one hell of a off road rider!!!

@darkhelmet1205 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as usual. You rock! Can't wait to get out there for you to show me around!

@neilpaterson7347 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your review. The way you have covered all the practical, real world, riding aspects of the bike, is very thorough, and informative. And, in a way I have never heard before, you also cover the marketing aspects of the bike, and how it fits into the current market. I particularly like your relaxed, laid back style, and how you can look at the bike from many different points of view, and appreciate why it would appeal to certain groups of riders. Thanks for an informative, enjoyable review. I learned a lot !

@MrJulianneave 2 жыл бұрын

The styling is a huge drawcard for this bike. Looking at competitors like the DRZ400 you mentioned, I just couldn't see myself being proud of owning and riding them, even though they're objectively better. I'm really not into that plasticy look, which says more " hour long thrash through the bush" than "long adventure" to me or something. But each to their own!

@krazeekalvin Жыл бұрын

Having owned both, I would go with the Himalayan, it is a better choice for a daily rider for city to dirt. Plus more luggage options without having to modify as in the DRZ. If you plan to go fast offroad often, then go DRZ. Then put a big bore kit and hot cans in it. I even added a kick starter from a 250cc. The Himalayan is a more comfortable ride and so much easier to work on.

@dumbdog2924 5 жыл бұрын

The Royal Enfield has always been a fantasy machine of mine for it's funky weird rambling one cylinder piece of junk that it is. But that's why I love them. They are stupid simple, easy as hell to fix. Those bikes are super funky and ragged around the edges. That's why I'd love to have one of these one day. Plus, their other models are pretty cheap as well. I'd rather spend 10 grand on two decent bikes that have their own funky personalities than a single new bike that does one thing very well. Also, the after market may not be huge over here in the states, but with some garage knowledge and a willingness to get dirty, these bikes will probably last you a life time.

@roycindsouza 5 жыл бұрын

Can't stop watching your videos. So soothing for someone who lives in a busy city. Keep up the good work and holler at us if you ever come to India :)

@uralbob1 2 жыл бұрын

As a guy who has ridden both a Honda XR650 r (with a street legal lighting kit) and a BMW 1150 w/Ural sidecar to Chile and Argentina, S.A., I've found that it really doesn't matter what bike you ride. Itchy Boots has proven that many times over. I've ridden in 12°F snowing weather through Northern Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois from my home in Kentucky, on a KLR 650 outfitted with studded tires. My point is, is that you should ride the bike you have. In Chile, I met riders on Kawasakis, ancient Hondas, modern Yamaha singles, an 800cc Suzuki single, and of course, BMW's (oddly, most Germans I met were riding Japanese bikes). If I were to do it all again, I'd use a bike of no more than 650cc with 6" or so of ground clearance, and a damn good headlamp. Don't let vanity or pride cost you thousands. The most respected bikers are the guys who do it all on a used $2000.00 bike that other guys think they need $20,000.00 bikes to do. The satisfaction of doing it all on the cheap is immensely satisfying. This applies to all riding! The most important thing, is to keep a gas tank pushing on your privates!

@seauryakumar 4 жыл бұрын

If there is one word that sums up Royal Enfield, it's charm

@spldrong 5 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely be biying a used one in a few years. Good review, i appreciate the comparisons to other popular enduros.

@danharrington2976 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, great scenery, music not overbearing, THANK YOU

@SerbanMihaiDaniel01 3 жыл бұрын

amazing clip :) thanks for the amazing review and hello from Romania

@rhugh02 5 жыл бұрын

The BEST review I've ever watched... The Royal Enfield Himalayan is just cool, and old school different, like a WWII tank. The better shiny plastic bikes have no soul. The lower cost of the Himalayan makes it possible for the less hard corp riders to get out a ride. IMO. Also Crazy GREAT video work on this review. Thanks.

@abbaby555 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Fantastic review, I feel you were not biased in any way. You got a new subscriber! Thanks for sharing

@sarahdell4042 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a great review!

@stimsonromano2258 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review and thanks for sharing big love from Australia 😊

@justinwaller7339 5 жыл бұрын

This bike was one I was shopping against the KLR650, the DR650, and the DRZ400. I was shopping for a dual-sport which would also be a great commuter. In the end, I went with the KLR650. The main thing going against the Himalayan for me was the reputation of Royal Enfield with their Bullet. A cool bike but not one to rely upon for day to day transportation. And I was just getting rid of a Ural Patrol, the most unreliable mode of transportation I've ever owned. So I decided to go against the possibility of having a third world bike with bad reliability and flaky dealerships, which sums up my Ural experience. I went with the KLR and from what I'm getting from some sources, possibly one of the final KLRs to be made and sold. I'm still interested in the Himalayan, and if time proves it to be a reliable steed, perhaps I'll add one to my stable in the future.

@karansena 5 жыл бұрын

Justin Waller iam from india i can old afford himalyan it cost me in bangalore 185200 when i first bought it i hated it.but after yelling n complaining to re service center they finally fix it but yes i feel it lacks in powr for being hudge in size

@justinwaller7339 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing against Russia at all. And I didn't say Russia is or was a third world country. During the cold war, the world was said to be divided between the western aligned world (pro USA or with heavy US influence), the eastern world (pro Soviet Union or with heavy Soviet influence), and the so-called "third world" (those not really aligned with either, thereby not having the technology being pushed by the US and USSR). And come on, even a "modern" Ural is not a good example of the best Russia has to offer. Our family doctor is from Russia, and even she would always ask, "Why do you have a Ural? Why would you want that?" I know Russia is a leader in science, engineering, mathematics, and space exploration, etc. But my Ural was absolute crap. It was fun to ride, when it was running, but no fun to own. Three transmissions shot, three clutches shot, a burnt out cylinder, a broken swing-arm, a broken electrical starter, odometer and speedometer, all in less than three years of ownership. It might as well have been built in a jungle hut in some third world country. That's what the ownership experience was like. Dealerships are scarce, the one I bought from flaked out on me when I had a warranty issue, and I had a really tough time getting parts. I don't want to have that sort of experience again. I want to give Royal Enfield time to get their stuff sorted out here before I take a chance like that again. I knew of Ural's reputation for unreliability, but took the chance because of a good warranty. It wasn't worth it.

@neosmith166 5 жыл бұрын

Good choice but calling “third world” reeks of bias.

@cisium1184 5 жыл бұрын

The thing about what you call "third-world" bikes is that they are simple and easy to work on. In Russia and India, people traditionally fixed their own machines. The machines are built to be worked on rather than to not need to be worked on. Reliability is a function of maintenance, not something baked into the bike. Get bikes like these to countries like America and people think they are cool but don't know how to own them. Only a small minority of American riders work on their own bikes. They get hold of a bike like a Royal Enfield and expect to do nothing to it except take it to the dealer. I have a friend whose Bullet "broke," meaning it wouldn't start. Turns out all it needed was the idle jet on the carb cleaned. To him that meant it was "broken" and not reliable. Guy had no idea that a carb needs regular cleaning, nor how to clean a carb, nor I suspect what a carburetor was. He had no tools. His "broken" bike was fixed in 20 minutes.

@jimdunne3696 5 жыл бұрын

Justin Waller, GREAT CHOICE!!! DONT WIND UP LIKE ME AND MY DEAD ROYAL AT 123 MILES! Royal Enfields should only be looked at never ridden unless your strong enough to push the overweight pig home. I should have never sold my 94 xr650l it still completely stomps the running Enfield but running royals are rare here.

@theunboundedspirit3313 5 жыл бұрын

Royal Enfield Himalayan isn't made for racing or performance. It's for touring and traversing any terrain. Though it has a look of dirt bike but it's not solely for that purpose. It's is a great adventure machine which will complement you in rough and toughest terrains of the Himalayas. It's chassis is one of the toughest in this range of adventure bikes and it's for a purpose. It can survive crashes in harsh terrains which other bikes may not..

@thestone3849 4 жыл бұрын

And the price and m simplicity?

@MayoNaze2175 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great review. Love your channel. Keep it up!

@climbmotoadv1550 5 жыл бұрын

Good video as always bro! Iv been interested in this bike. And nice to see you doing it a review

@oreilly1237878 5 жыл бұрын

Very good honest video on the Himalayan.he likes it and believes it's a snip at the price which it is.Norali or itchy boots has proved beyond any doubt whatsoever that it is a very good adventure bike.i take my hat off to her.

@triumphgibbo7872 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Sadly my wife has said I need to get my car test done before I can get a Himalayan. Fair enough... but I'm bloody impatient and can't wait to get one!

@harishadiga 4 жыл бұрын

@Gorden Gecko once get married, forget self decisions...

@robertmcguckin2713 4 жыл бұрын

Harish Adiga Really? Sounds like you gave away your power or married the wrong girl? Some decisions don’t need the wife. This would be one of them. 🦾🍺

@ServoDestroyer 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent top tier doc quality vid. Narration informative and entertaining. 👍

@genewong8204 9 ай бұрын

Excellent honest review and great video work. Very engaging.

@michaelhayward7572 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review. RE are doing very very well here. Pushing the "lifestyle" classic heritage stuff. For the people who can't afford an HD or Triumph. Regards from NE Thailand.

@starscream1457 2 жыл бұрын

Same here in india.... Cant wait for new classic 350 with smoothest RE engine... Releasing soon... Its loaded with modern tech and modern meteor engine with same looks of classic

@laurensvisser7623 2 жыл бұрын

What people often confuse for torque, is the width of the usable rev range. For off road use, it's very useful if the torque range (and thus the output power) starts at barely above idle. A bike putting out say 30 to 50nm at 1500 to 4500rpm, is more useful than one that does the same from 3000 to 4500rpm. Both have the same output power, and the same maximum torque, but one feels like it can chug up any mountain while the other needs to be kept revving high to avoid stalling. The torque specified is just one data point in a curve, and in itself does not have much meaning.

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest, well made review.

@anilkmr458 5 жыл бұрын

Man, you are an awesome writer and a speaker. Clicked it just to watch a minute or two but watched the whole thing.Well done.

@dinbosco9658 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Looks like a fun motorcycle for weekend short trips on the gravel roads - and travel around the world for one gifted lady rider

@jonelliott9627 5 жыл бұрын

Great review...again! After owning 220 plus motorcycles over the past 45 years, and ridden thousands of others, I try to find the "ride" for any motorcycle. I personally wont buy a royal Enfield anything but I can understand the style and interest in this bike. It's like an old Billy goat that I used to have that was really sweet until he would lock his horns on my ankle and try to kill me. Good old Teddy goat. So if someone buys it, just ride it for what it is and appreciate the breakdowns and poor brakes and lack of power and enjoy the looks and the conversations you'll have at gas stations and bike events. Jon OUT!!

@mokujin29 5 жыл бұрын

How many of 'em do you currently own in the year 2K18 ?

@jonelliott9627 5 жыл бұрын

@@mokujin29 Currently only 3. And I stopped racing and riding on the street as much anymore. But thank you for asking

@mokujin29 5 жыл бұрын

Cool.

@richlijacanacua Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the honest review. It helps a lot!

@ChasingContours 4 жыл бұрын

Incredibly well narrated. He took a good while to script this. Nice work guys.

@dedosauro 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly i wasn't expecting this bike doing this, I'm pretty impressed, really cool for that price

@DrLoki1971 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I also saw your getting lost adventure. I got the Himalayan here in Costa Rica. Woow, there is a dealer in San Jose, In Costa Rica it is about as expensive as a Honda 250 -- which I would prefer solo off-road. But with the Himalayan I got great a great luggage rack and panniers. It also has enough room to travel comfortably with my wife on the back seat. With a speed limit of 80 km/h power is not so much an issue, Well, I would still like the big bore kit which make it a much nimbler ride. Not a 701 Husky (which I owned in Germany) or a KTM 790 (which I will get in Germany), but 5000 Kilometers of economic fun in Costa Rica so far! Andreas

@dudesweet4151 5 жыл бұрын

This review is great!! I’m selling my klr to a friend in need and want to replace it with one of these cuz I work at a dealer and get an amazing deal on these! I’m hoping to make it up to st George and run into u one day man! This review was HUGELY helpful

@b13hamilton27 4 жыл бұрын

Great honest take on the bike. Congrats on that. Absolutely beautiful cinematography, great drone shots and editing. Well done. Good script. You covered all the bases. Two thumbs up.

@scottster8858 5 жыл бұрын

Damn. This is my favorite looking dual spot on the market. If they made a more ADV focused version with some more power, and better street performance I would buy day one.

@anahadsingh4324 2 жыл бұрын

A 650 cc variant is in rNd might be there in the dealerships by late 2022

@talltale9760 2 жыл бұрын

Yamaha T7 is the king of that market if you’re on a budget

@jerryferguson7295 5 жыл бұрын

Bikes are like women, ones that are pleasing to look at and fun to ride often require frequent maintenance. So goes the Himalayan. Great review. One of the best I've ever seen. Thanks!

@buildmotosykletist1987 5 жыл бұрын

Jerry Ferguson; G'day Jerry, Mate fifty years ago that comment would have been OK.

@jimdunne3696 5 жыл бұрын

Royal Enfields are crap. My 19 Himalayan stalls dies and leaves me stranded I hate it and now the bike shows it I’m looking forward to the 250 mile one way trip to drop it at the dealership until ready. So it’s like a fat chick that way. Get stuck with one, you don’t want to ride.

@AwesomePlayers 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Was wondering about this bike and I can honestly say I think you answered every question I had. Cheers.

@richardh1764 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear a totally unbiased view for any bike.

@petereastwood7868 5 жыл бұрын

What RE should do is get a couple of B-level celebrities (McGregor-Borman look-alikes) and make an adventure travel movie, say, over the Khyber pass, around Mongolia, down to the tip of the Indian subcontinent, and back to Dehli, or something like that. Call it 'The Curry Way Round' and publicise the hell out of it. That would sell their bikes. Not very original, but it worked for BMW.

@j.cheeverloophole9029 5 жыл бұрын

I've never forgiven McGregor for cucking to bring the wife along that time...or for those Star Wars movies....I'd have a beer with Borman though..

@osimnod 5 жыл бұрын

J. -- That was a big mistake for Ewan to bring Eve along on LWD through Africa. She didn't belong there, had no riding skills and just slowed the entire section of the trip. Was surprised they had so many "surprises" at country borders re: Visas, etc. Smaller, lighter bikes are the way to go, IMHO.

@TriumphRat1 5 жыл бұрын

Might be a good idea to propose this idea to the Hairy Bikers from the UK! This is the sort of show they already make! Although not offroad! Two hairy bikers that happen to be world class chiefs traveling the route you proposed, cooking local delicacy, on the way! All on a Royal Enfield Himalayans !

@brentjones2323 5 жыл бұрын

“Tough Rides: India” was pretty much what you describe.

@pujabelgian 5 жыл бұрын

That is brilliant title! And a great idea. 😉