I had a Classic 500 and I used to do 100 kmph for hours on end on the highways. Have toured across India and I was perfectly alright with the vibrations. This should be much better than that by a mile. Recently cancelled my Him 450 and waiting for the tubeless rims. Once those are available, will be picking it up

TL;DR? Vibrations? Low cruising speed? The one cylinder athmospheric engine isn't new thing out there. So what you whould like to see? Magic?

Even 650cc+ singles are not the best above 65 mph (105kph), they all buzz and vibrate. My DRZ400S is absolutely screaming at 70 mph but I didn’t buy it for those speeds. I wanted an inexpensive dual sport. Bigger bikes will always be more comfortable at highway speeds. Great video. I want a 450 but I might have a difficult time explaining to my wife why I need another one. LOL

How a person's grip strength decides a motorcycle cruising speed of the motorcycle , different people different capabilities but bike is the same . I can't understand what are you trying to say in this video

With the BMC air filter, PowerRage exhuast, NGK sparks, FuelX pro, TEC Cam and Aluminium Rims, my BS6 411 cruises comfortably at 120 kmph than the 450 at 110 kmph. Maybe the 450 also needs modifications to make it more comfortable and highway friendly.

Thanks so much for the rundown. Very helpful! Hoping to purchase one of these motorbikes (in Thailand) within a year or two. Seems from how you describe things, it will be perfect for me.

Love your content bud! GL in your future endeavours! 👍

How do u manage the front short mud gaurd during rainy season. Does the mud fall on the bike after removing the top mud gaurd

hey Ben.. what handle bar risers did you get?

You're going to use a de-cat pipe or keep the exhaust system fully ?

Have y6u checked out the NX500? That a comfy highway machine?

what hand grips do you use?

You can solve the screen flickering issue, there's a setting called anti-flicker in go pro change it to 50 Hz from 60 Hz

Very good information👍👍👍

Did you friend got, handle bar risers??

For stock headlight issue, instead of installing a fog lamp try to replace that with vaishnu performance projector headlight it's a good one ... Check that out and let me know ur thoughts

Ben bro, buy a 650 twin as well,more content for us😜

Really good honest review on the Himalayan Sherpa 452. 👍 Very good information provided about the Himalayan 452 on the Highway. 👌 Loved what you said about the headlight. 😁

2 Q's plz. 1. Is the ktm 390 adv better than Him450 at settled speeds around 110 ? Or it's more of the same. 2. Would it make sense to wait for something like the impending Versus 300. It being a twin

Hey Ben .. What is the mirror ur using in this bike ??

Put a cramp buster throttle assist on it. AKA poor mans cruise controll

Makes sense. Grip strength makes a huge difference especially for motors that transfer vibes to the handlebar.

Thank you Ben for a very good and honest review...

Finally someone who is telling the truth without bias

Hi Ben which company mirrors u hv used in ur bike?

What is the shining thing on the handle bar ?

What is that mirror thing in the center of the handle and mobile holder model, please? The bike looks amazing! It has a sleek and elegant appearance. Great work on removing the front beak!

Hey, you missed the feedback of barckbuster handlebar grips.....need feedback on it....

If you like to ride on highways for long distances then buy a Honda Goldwing

Fully agree ... the test ride I had I was impressed, especially the fit and finish and the lovely gear box but the weakness is the engine vibes... 60mph ok 80 mph ok 70 - awful and thats the UK motorway cruising speed ..... and that side stand the person who signed that off needs speaking to. I guess he must be very tall not to have noticed the effort to get the bike upright. Ride safe

I want to know where are you going to use 120-140 speed in crowded Indian roads 😂

What is that silver dial on the handlebar??

Good vid. I have the GT650 and the Hunter 350, was looking forward to the 452. I want dirt capable ADV bike, the 452 is not that. So it is the MT450 for me. What I would have loved, would be a Himalayan with the J 350 engine. I only test rode the 411 for 50km, man that engine was such disappointed. It's not the power figures (I have few 150cc and the Rally 300), it was the flat, no character power delivery. Also the mechanical sounds of the 411 were so unsatisfying for me. I love the 350 engine. Thx for a good, honest, real life info.

I love this machine only due to stability, suspension.....RE must tweak the ride by wire &include cruise ctrl.......

Accurate 😮

Dude.. the himi 452 is not a race engine. The drz400 is ancient at this point and is a dual sport engine that is 50cc less than the himi but still outputs the same hp.

If u get a fuelxpro plus and bmc airfilter and a decat pipe it reduces vibration and increase performance

It's not the bike that vibrates, It's you who are not able to handle it's vibration, as this is one of the best engine in its class.

I own this vehicle just ride it above 120 and u will see the smoothness he is comparing it to the tractor 🚜 that bike was a disappointment on highways

Amazing video Ben as always. ❤

Install a Fuel X Pro. Things will change a lit bit

I think they are entering dakar next year,.

Engine is new, let is settle. Also, I hope you don't use crap RE engine oil, try out some descent engine oil next time and you will feel the difference in vibration for sure.

This guy is losing it. He is so obsessed with Himalayan 411 No matter what mods you do, it will have a lot of limitations. He is unable to FULLY accept that new Himalayan is way better than 411 in all aspects simply because it runs a different mapping and power torque ratios. Comaring it with 411 doesn't make sense. Also, it's brilliant on the highways. Single cylinder bikes are inherently vibey and RE has done a brilliant job of ensuring they stay within bearable limit. Obsession can lead to false beliefs and then you start accepting it as truth. The amount of work he has done on actually upgrading his skills to the amount of mods he has done on 411. The delta is too high...he never upskilled as much as he upgraded the bike

411 at 90kmph all day long no stress

I do not agree with the competition platform. A KTM EXC 450, yamaha WR, Honda crf or similar are competition platforms. The Himalayan is not, to less power, to soft and weak suspension, to heavy simply not built for competition..... But if i'd have the money i would still change my 411 for the 450.

It's top heavy and the side stand is too tilted. 411 is much more nimble and well balanced weight, Rider won't feel the actual weight.

I'm surprised you call this incompetent on the highways just because of the vibes and "your" apparent lack of hand grip. Come on, you can do better.

Vrazy hiw basically any other review trashes the tires

Yeah couldn't agree more on the headlights its really bullshit headlight even my 10 year old gixxer has a better headlight than this one.... and need the link for those mirrors plz

7hrs 😂 oh no my butt would hurt so bad on my 411 himi....

This guy is losing it. He is so obsessed with Himalayan 411 No matter what mods you do, it will have a lot of limitations. He is unabke to FULLY accept that new Himalayan is way better than 411 in all aspects simply because it runs a different mapping and power torque ratios. Comaring it with 411 doesn't make sense. Also, it's brilliant on the highways. Single cylinder bikes are inherently vibey and RE has done a brilliant job of ensuring they stay within bearabke limit. Obsession can lead to false beliefs and then you start accepting it as truth. The amount of work he has done on actually upgrading his skills to the amount of mods he has done on 411. The delta is too high...he never unskilled as much as he upgraded the bike

A race engine 😂😂😂 absolute rubbish... its just a developed engine, with vibes at a different frequency.... You can ride "highway" with whatever bike you like

jeasus christ bro. atleast tune the audio before uploading toooo much wind noise. way too much