Awesome review!! thank you so much... I cant wait to ride one.

For anyone who comments about the electronic ignition having nothing to do with the fuel injection. I am aware I mixed up my words, I meant to say ‘and no carbs’ not ‘so no carbs’. Sorry for the confusion guys! Haha

My Himalayan is the 9th motorcycle I've owned, and by far my favorite. It's steady, sturdy, comfortable and capable. I ride it in town and on gravel/dirt/mud trails up at the farm. I've taken it on the highway, but a sustained 70 mph is asking a bit much. It'll comfortably go 60 mph all day long.

Great Review, guys! In my opinion, the himalayan is what you really can call an "adventure bike". It is cheap, it is light, it is focussed on the essential aspects. It has got all you need for a ride onroad and offroad. It is not a bike for posers, nothing to impress the neighbours or the girls in the city....nothing to compensate a small and short prick. I really like the royal enfield bikes

Itchy Boots has made this bike popular for sure. Go Noraly!

I was thinking about getting the ktm duke 390 until I saw Himalayan and my mind was instantly made what I want.i mean need

It's capable of a world tour, no problems. Itchy Boots.

Good review! At present I'm watching Itchy Boots' 274 videos, and she's done 2 large trips with the Himalayan. Now, I'm 67, and after an interval of 38 years (!) I started riding again, and when looking for a bike , I ran into a Honda CBF600SA from 2010, that I could obtain for only 2400 $. Now, I can't fault the bike in any major way (handling/power/braking) but it DOES lack in one regard: it doesn't have a character...It's like an electric motor, the torque is there, but it grows so linear, more like a car. With the Himalayan you look forward, and see a nice & simple instrument before you, with that Honda it's more like a dashboard of a car... Granted, the RE doesn't have much hp, but my days of fast driving & cornering have long gone... Besides, there's a 462cc cylinder upgrade & with a powertronic unit available for this RE, that does a great job in giving more torque, as well as a slight hp increase. That's where my question comes in: 8 out of 10 times I'll ride with my wife, and how is that (power-wise), when accelerating & braking with a passenger? Must add, both of us are no heavy weights (combined about 135kg's)...Could you (maybe) do a short review of this bike with a passenger?

Hello there I am Ujjwal pradhan from Sikkim a small Himalayan state in the North Easte India and I am a royal Enfield Himalayan rider since 2017 and have ridden about 17000 km on it in the Himalayan ranges across Nepal ,Bhutan and India and it is amazing bike it has taken me to breath taking places with a view and never let me down ,much love for the Royal Enfield Himalayan all around the world ❤️ #royalenfield #himalayan

Himalayan is updated in 2020. Updates include switchable ABS, hazard light switch, white lit instrument console and new colour schemes. I think its a welcome update but we still need that 650 cc engine of interceptor on this bike.

So. Been thinking about the Himalayan as a 1 bike does all. I have a commute from Nottingham to Leicester which used to be on the train, but i don't fancy that viral tube anymore so two wheels it is. I collect my Himalayan tomorrow. Watch out for me haring through the Charnwood hills! This was a really useful video in helping make the decision.

This is such a fabulous channel; when I get my A license, i'm 98% sure I'll buy a Himalayan.

like the fact that you are reviewing also other brands than harley. keep going =)

I love the look of this bike, nearly bought one last year, went for a BMW 650GS in the end, more power and torque, better build quality, 24 hp does not do it for me.Now if they brought out a 40 hp version that could cruise at 70mph then that would be a different story.

“Itchy Boots” (check out her blog) who is riding around the world on this bike has me convinced that this is the perfect bike.

Something to remember on things like windscreen. The bike is designed for south asia and Himalayan countries where the average height is 5'5. I am short American living in India and can comfortably do a 600 to 300km a day in a mixture of very rough and muddy roads to black top with no problem.

This seems like the best bike to go from Alaska to the southern most point on South America. One day I’ll be doing that.

Hi I have been ridden this bike for one years and have Been riding both the off and on road, anyways it’s so called Himalayan and fits right rights into Himalayas Love from Bhutan 👍👍👍

I pick my Himalayan up this afternoon! Should be the perfect bike for the Ecuadorian countryside.

Good review and nice to see some positivity. I see a fair number of negative reviews - people seem to forget this is a lot of bike for the money. Thanks for mentioning what it's like for taller riders as well. Good effort.

Check out 'Itchy boots' she is riding one around the world, so South of England to Scotland is no problem.

Only for short distance rides? Someone needs to give Itchy Boots that memo.

One other thing to add. If you check Itchy Boots, a young woman from Holland who's been riding around the world on a Himalayan. She loves it.

Having ridden one nearly a year on roads only as a commuter I would say it's a nice bike to ride, comfortable relaxing, easy to ride. Achilles heal I have found is the build quality. Less than 6,000 miles have left me with a blown gasket and link from shifter to the gearbox. It's a shame as without this I could just completely enjoy the machine. It has an automatic speed limiter to stop you losing your licence on 70mph roads, it won't really do 80 comfortably, which I wanted so appreciate. I think 6th gear would be nice but that's because most of my travel is at 70mph so it would be cheaper to run and smoother. Acceleration is great on the 0 to part, runs out of pull at 30 or so and there are a number of cars with better 0 to 60.

Great review. Here like most everyone else, because of Ms. Itchy Boots. You guys are cool. Well done, subbed!

"... it's not designed for long journeys like that [south of England to Scotland]" Haven't you seen Itchy Boots' channel? Her trip from India to the Netherlands, and now from Argentina to Alaska, has demonstrated to more than a few that the Himalayan is indeed an ideal bike for a long haul. Although I have had large displacement bikes of various kinds, I am increasingly inclined toward think that she is right, and I now find that smaller, lighter bikes, especially for long travel, are ideal. I love speed as much as anyone, but one must wonder why we are in such a rush to get someplace. Cheers.

Nice to hear it being called a Trial bike, when did trailie's become "adventure bikes" ,reminds me of a mis spent youth on my old xl125 blasting round the fields in the 80's. I like your reviews good to have opinions from different age groups 👍

Subscribed after watching the first video, the review is very honest and the accent is beautiful. Very enjoyable and pleasant to watch.

I have had this bike from last two years.. and have ridden about 19000 Kms. There is only one major issue with this bike that is it's cone set gets play in it after every 5000 Kms and the bearings in the cone set also gets rusted quite easily during the rainy season... One just need to find a way to permanently fix these two problems, it'll be considered among the top 10 light weight adventure motorcycles in the world. It's a value for money proposition 🙂

Great you replied to everyone

I have just ordered a new 2021 Himalayan. Being 54yrs young, I stopped having fun on the big capacity bikes, it's time to hit Spain again on the 'B' roads for once, village hotels and meet the locals in the bar :) also i can hit the green lanes in the lake district where i live, but i am firstly buying one for the sedate fun riding and actually seeing the scenery from no motorways :D in 2 weeks time it will be more smiles per mile :) brill vid and new sub :D

Wow guys! Best review of this bike on KZfaq!

Funny the way the Himalayan stimulates people to comment. I have one as a second bike and it makes me smile when I ride it and even when I walk past it in the garage. It's not a great bike but it is just so honest, if you get my drift.....

What a beautiful place to live and explore! Thanks for such a thorough review. I am new to riding and would absolutely love to try one of these bikes! Ride safe!

Great video, very informative, keep up the good work! You've sold me on one. Subscribed in Texas!!

Nice Video Buddy, I live in a country where fixing a flat tire is a pain and highways have high speed.... Through you, I would like to request RE to please put the sixth gear and tubeless tires in Himalayan and Interceptor .......

I road one of these around the Himalayas this time 2 years ago. Epic fun and a great bike to ride as a beginner as i was.

Thanks for the very recent review. Looking forward to getting my own soon.

Simple, Direct, Honest, Personal touch review. Thank you so much. Subscribed. Cheers mate Well Done!!!!

It's the perfect Enduro / Dual Sport just gotta google the closest Dealer to me. My last one was a DR-650 Suzuki & had no close Dealerships. Honda / Yamaha Dealer is closest to us & Harley stopped making Enduros ages ago. We're in South East Morris County New Jersey USA. The $4000 price is the best part.

I was given one of these as a demo when my bike was in the shop. Thought it was pretty neat Well done review.

I like the simple little things like a split link chain which you can take off easily, clean, lube and pop it back on without having to use a chain breaker and a new solid link. It doesn’t have a ton of plastic to remove to get at the head bearings and those front tank protection bars are ideal for hanging the bike up when changing the fork oil. (Garage rafter and a tie down strap). But......(it was always coming)..... I still don’t know why I hesitate when it comes to actually purchasing one. I ride a 1000cc Honda which to be fair hasn’t been overly reliable. But I do see a fair few of these second hand for sale and it makes me ask why when I’m unsure about letting a 14 year old Honda go. I would probably miss the power. Not the top speed but the low down grunt when I’m two up and loaded with luggage and need to go. I don’t have to drop a gear on my CBF but I imagine with this I would have to drop maybe two and it still wouldn’t pull as I like. I am comparing apples with oranges mind. I used to ride 6hp Vespas and I loved them. Maybe it’s a state of mind.

Interesting review. Great that RoyalEnfield are getting bikes back to where they’re meant to be. You only need a the big bikes for highways and taking pillions. I like the Honda CB500X which is a great value all rounder, even for the experienced rider...

Great review guys! Was keen on this bike anyway, now I just need to sort my licence 😬

I've owned two of these motorcycles. 2017 model (carb) and 2020 model fuel injected. The screen is superb and works very well-not too big & not too small. He really does deflect the wind when you're getting along at speed in a normal riding posture. I think the reviewer is referring to a small fly screen like the one's Dart makes, suggesting you need to bend down & lay on the tank. This is total nonsense. The factory screen works very well as is, no change required, unless you're a very tall rider. If you are then you'd likely find the seat height on the Himalayan too low at 805 mm.

I think what many overlook on this bike is a really simple thing that pretty much defines motorcycling... bikes are for fun, for the style or for crazy performance, the freedom, the elements or summed up - for their character and the RE Himalayan has a really strong one. No one NEEDS a bike, we just WANT them! If you look at adv bikes they're all these mantis-looking, high reving plastic chunks you need space engineers to keep running. There is barely any difference between a modern Honda, BMW, Suzuki, Ktm and such, of course they all have their specialities, but in the end they ride and look the same... and suddenly RE plops a bike with an new yet elderly character into the market, that fully represents the old styling and simple but fairly underpowered and cheap tech of the brand. It feels like all brands build on the exact same frame while RE was like "Nah, we are ACTUALLY going to do our own brand's thing when we try to reach customers we couldn't reach before" and I love it! My current bike, a Honda CMX500 Rebel, also has a unique character but now I need a bike that is even cheaper to maintain and make long travels, camping and dirt roads more comfortable and (in my opinion) doesn't looks like a weird kind of insect - BOOM! RE releases the Himalayan! Just perfect for me, can't wait to get my hands on it after multiple test rides :)

Great review.. thanks! Looking forward to a test ride soon!

I had forgotten about this review! I had already seen it, but watched again to refresh my memory (and like/comment for the algorithm) before watching the new (2022) review. Funny that my comment on the Classic 350 video mirrors a lot of what you said about the Himy here. I don't think it's a coincidence that so many reviews of it reach the same conclusions though. Now off to watch the new review!

Great video fellas! Considering purchasing one of these but wanted to hear an opinion that didn't throw on extra mayo. Keep up the videos and good luck reaching your goal!

Thank you very much, we enjoyed your reviews 😀

I just discovered your channel. I really like your review, I would certainly like that bike I think. I’ve got a Road King which I love and a 1972 HondaCL350 to put around on, but this would sure be nice

You guys rock, this was an awesome review video!🤘🏾

Nice vid guys, RE are doing very well in the market atm and are putting the other manufacturer to shame with their price points

An easy going relaxing bike not tall,enough performance on mountain,off roading well it had rounded the world from the Himalayan mountain across Soutb America, Africa,America to Alaska,Asia, Central Asia and at an affordable price where every one can ride on it.

Really insightful review, thank you guys!!

Four grand and with a centre stand as standard. Every other manufacturer take note, all chain drive road bikes should have a centre stand. 😡

Loved the review. The UK gets so screwed on prices. That bike $4300 dollars not pounds. That is crazy.

Very impressed by this bike 👍 great review ATB 👍

Another great review fellas, I think you may have convinced the wife and I this will be our next bike!

Great video guys, very interesting review. Cheers

So many folks are buying these as a second bike so RE must got it just right.

Amazing bike, excellent review as usual!

nice review, hugs from brazil

Awesome video sir.. really like simple sentences chosen to explain the over all bike details .. much appreciated 👍

Thanks. I’m 6’7” so I don’t think it would be too small for me from your images of you on it. Might add some padding to the saddle to reduce that set position. You are the only person I have seen that thought that the front brake is strong. Everyone else says it is adequate only. I like cheap and simple. You could get the whole set up including luggage for far less than anything else, and have money left to go travelling.

it will arrive tomorrow I can't wait

Excellent review.

very nice thorough review in an absolutely beautiful country environment

Nice, I wold like to have one.Ive got a M G Stelvio 1200 NTX and it is big and havy,so for going the TET, this bike is a lot more suteble. TET is the trans Europeen Trai. I like you`re video.Thanks for shering. (Geir ,from Norway)

thanks to you two, i am a French biker 34 years that i ride a motocycle and i really like this bike i like you vidéo it is simple cool good job.....take care of yourself because of this fucking virus....Hi...

I have a feeling an accidental wheely isnt a problem with this bike

Many thx for honest review :) Where is the beautiful countryside with the sheep in the background? Stunning!

Good all round review well done guys. Subbed you. I would buy a Himalayan but no more room in my garage (F850GS/Ducati SSS) but deffo one for the future. Ride safe & stay safe everyone 😷

Super camera work

That really confused me. I thought the background looked familiar. I used to walk my dog up the hill to Neville holt every day 😂😂. Great Review.

When ever I see one of these, I think of Itchy Boots, what an attractive woman she is.😍

I would buy a black one, and make the exhaustpipe ceramic black.

Basanti

Put the 650 twin from the interceptor in it and I would buy one. I think that would be a winner especially at the price point RE come in at.

Great video really enjoyed it 👍

Excellent review. Might become English because of this.

I really like the sound of the bike..

It looks as though the upper front fender is there to direct air downward towards the front of the cylinder... a mudflap on the lower front fender would help in keeping the water off your feet.

You could do South England to Scotland, if you wish to... it's a very capable machine, sir 👍😊

Rare to see a tall rider. My husband is 6 3, he loves his. The screen is a tad low but servicable. Pirelli MT60, as supplied, are better all round tires.. as far as not travelling fast for long distances, tell that to the cowboy that did Seattle to Alaska at 70+mph! It's an all around fun bike, and cool looking too. 😍

It's a really cool looking bike looks very much capable I bought a TW200 and basically did everything I could to make it adventure worthy minus the highways and interstate travel 😂

Good to know about the vibration issue at 60mph and above....most other reviewers of this bike either downplay that or don't mention it at all. As for Itchy boots..I don't think she ever pushes her bike that hard for extended periods. I find your backing sound track a bit annoying ..ditch the hipster millennial-snap beatbox and find something less distracting..just my opinion..

Really good review! Thanks 👍

Awesome review chaps 👍🏻

Thanks for this guys I’ve a speed twin and hate getting it covered in crap ..... I think it might be a second bike for riding in crap .... regards fred

I hope they reveal the 650 in 2020 sometime.

I ride since 1981, did approx 750.000 km, mostly tours, including Sahara and had several bikes. After relyability for me the most important thing is weight, especially on journeys; looking back, my most beloved bike is Honda XL 600 R, which I drove 130.000 km without any damage except some rear bulbs (none of the indicators!) and, of course, the usual spare parts. For long journeys and trips, the bike should provide, this is my experience, 35-40 horse power minimum - more than 50 is not necessary - to enable a fluid style of driving; with luggage and sometimes on ascending roads it is a factor of security because it shortens the overtake. Having said that to justify my opinion, I think maybe this bike has too much weight. My first one, a Yamaha XJ 650 had 196 kg, but with 4 cylinders, 72 hp and kardan instead of a chain. My XL provided 44 hp and 142 kg, which was perfect. In Turkey, I crossed a river in a rowing boat because the bridge was broken, and some days later I manoeuvred my XL into my ground-floor-room just beside the bed (comfortable position to do some maintainance), because the room lessor recommended it to avoid theft. Nevertheless of course a really good bike I guess, but I would have given it an engine just as the new Fantic Caballero 450 has and lower the weight to under 160 kg.

Hi , informative video, I’m going to ride around the coast of Great Britain in July for a month covering anywhere between 50 to 200 per day, the roads will be b and c and unclassified country lanes with the occasional A rd if I absolutely have to. This bike looks like it’ll be ideal but I’m a bit concerned that you commented that because of the front mud guard your legs would get soaked if it were raining ? I don’t mine getting wet but I’m not keen that the front mud guard would not be adequate? I’ve seen a used Himalayan from a local dealer which I am keen to get as it has panniers fitted but I’m a bit concerned about your comment ? Can you explain please. Thanks in advance Andrew

Nice review. Here in Canada though, RE is not interested in selling or servicing their products. I have tried for months (no exaggeration) to contact RE . U.S., Canada and even India Offices have not responded. Poor rep. here in Atlantic Canada. Shame.

this bike is getting very popular now days

Good review, l guess a good all round bike and as you said in your comments touring on the rough stuff - Africa, India etc...

I very much enjoyed your review and agreed with everything you had to say. I have a Himalayan in India and have ridden in the Himalayas with it and I consider it the perfect bike for that terrain. The Spitti Valley was absolutely the worst 'road' I've ever ridden, worse than Ladakh. The Himalayan managed the ride with elegance. The only thing that broke was that guard they have in India, by law, to stop women's garbs from tangling in the rear wheel. I threw it away.

Hey guys - just wanted to let you know I got myself a Himalayan, in large part thanks to this review. I'm really enjoying it although I had a bit of a bad start, the dealership provided it with a run down battery that then died on me on my 2nd road trip.....they took it back looked and said there was a bad fuse so battery was not charging at all from the engine. Despite this slightly scary start I've had it back for a few days and am riding with more confidence and really enjoying it. Kind of mad to me they want you not to go above 37.5mph during the run in period though!

Comparison video on Royal Enfield Classic & Benelli imperiale

Love from India 🇮🇳