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@johnanthony6141 Күн бұрын
Have you ridden the Harley? It’s pretty sweet. I’m looking for Desert x rally.
@actionmotorcycles Күн бұрын
The DDX is incredible, after having now pushed it hard in a number of different terrains. I have not ridden the Harley but I hear it’s super heavy. My dad rides a Multistrada V4 Rally that has the same motorized suspension adjustment. My only major viable complaint about the DDX is the wind buffeting at 70+mph.
@johnanthony6141 Күн бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles shorter windscreen and get clean air. Windshields will always make wind buffering. I’ve been racing dirt bikes and riding Harley’s for 30 years and absolutely hate buffering. Ha I’ve spent thousands of dollars trying to make bikes right. Either a full fairing or nothing at all. Cool videos!
@johnanthony6141 Күн бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles Go demo a pan am, it will surprise you. I’m looking for something more for doing Colorado passes (BDR’s) or I would get one.
@actionmotorcycles Күн бұрын
@johnanthony6141 Yeah, I’m in sort of a ‘fashion is suffering’ scenario with the DDX because the shorty and touring windscreens change the aesthetic of the bike IMO. 😂 Thank you for watching!!
@johnanthony6141 Күн бұрын
Let’s compare a thoroughbred racehorse against a pony. Ha
@actionmotorcycles Күн бұрын
@@johnanthony6141 Yeah in a lot of ways it’s not a fair fight… coming from someone who is 5’-8”, the seat height of the Himalayan makes it one of very few realistic options for a significant amount of the population. Thanks for commenting!
@martyn_g 10 күн бұрын
You should grab the new Himalayan 450.
@actionmotorcycles 10 күн бұрын
Absolutely! Keep an eye out for a test ride video coming your way. I plan on riding my 411 to the shop and doing a direct comparison one ride after the other!
@thelonewolf666 12 күн бұрын
having to get dealer to reset service light on desert x is a deal breaker
@actionmotorcycles 12 күн бұрын
That’s fair enough… have you seen FortNine’s video on all the things ‘recommended’ or ‘required’ to be done at the dealership? Really tough for an ADV bike. However, IMO that kinda comes with the territory if you’re buying a Ducati. For me the wind buffeting at highway speeds coming off that windscreen is MUCH more of a dealbreaker… but it just looks so good :)
@dyinhope6840 Ай бұрын
Lol hell no.
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@shxpsixcreative4318 Ай бұрын
This song is awful
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@TyHuffADV Ай бұрын
Buddy... you need to be riding no less than 35mph in sand to stay up and straight on these big bikes. Look at some of my videos, we eat up sand like it's a dirt road, some times riding in it as slow as 45mph, alot of times 60+. With a t7 and a klr650
@BearTracksFlyFishing Ай бұрын
Look at Kansas shining like a beacon of hope for tourists!
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment!
@tejasenduro7362 Ай бұрын
Beautiful ride!
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thank you! It was amazing!
@leduaravelar3386 Ай бұрын
The new logo and all the tech add so much to the videos. Makes the wipeout not as bad, hope you're okay though!
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thanks!! I’ll be trying out a couple different logos - you heard it here first I have stickers coming!
@kuhndj67 Ай бұрын
Heavy bikes are not good on sand/silt... but that's just something you'll need to get used to rather than a disaster. Technique can help quite a bit but I've not yet found a technique that eliminates the occasional sand wipe out on 450+lb bikes. On my 701 I can avoid wipes on sand completely by keeping speeds down (20 or so when I'm carrying full luggage)... but there is no speed that I've found that works on heavyweight bikes like the DesertX. Going faster is actually better but you will still have issues and then when you wipe it'll be more energetic. Low tire pressure helps a LOT but on big bikes that's not a typical option (not even sure how easy/hard it would be to get bead lock rims for a bike like that).
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
I’m been telling myself ‘it is what it is’ a lot. Looks like going slow and duck walking is going to be the baseline approach. My biggest challenge is that this stuff comes out of nowhere on this trail.
@Roburtm Ай бұрын
Gravity mixed with loose sand... sucks lol... wiped out a many times that way....safe riding out there!
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thanks! Such is the life! Plan is to go back and ride the route I wanted to try in 4x4 to see if it’s bad sand everywhere or just in that one spot. I love adventure riding but 2 days worth of surprise sand isn’t exactly by dean ride…
@kennethussery8123 Ай бұрын
I like all of them!
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
That’s good news!
@Roburtm Ай бұрын
5 👍
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Abedbey-r5y Ай бұрын
Definitely 5 really cool btw im a new subscriber
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ottomondo1368 Ай бұрын
Oh my.
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Wait until you see the next video…
@YaleB-y3x Ай бұрын
5
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@gateshoser Ай бұрын
I like the second and the last.
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@leduaravelar3386 Ай бұрын
These are some insane views!
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Yeah! Thanks for watching! Just wait, this is just a warm up!
@Night_light-11 Ай бұрын
Hm I would go for 5 or 6 but it really depends on if you want bright color or a natural color
@actionmotorcycles Ай бұрын
Thank you for your input!
@Night_light-11 Ай бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles your welcome^^
@kennethussery8123 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful ride!
@actionmotorcycles 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@kennethussery8123 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Wish I was there!
@actionmotorcycles 2 ай бұрын
Next time!
@eric647f 2 ай бұрын
Stand up and ride it like a dirt bike, it works on that bike, it even worked wonders on my 2010 BMW GS12A.
@actionmotorcycles 2 ай бұрын
Well - That’s what I thought too… wait until you see my next video. IMO those 70/30 tires and my skill level combined just need to equate to me going slow through deep sand.
@DaleFairdale 3 ай бұрын
Wrong tires for skill level, need to lean back and be on the power. Never get complacent.
@actionmotorcycles 3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated advice! Looking at Trailmax Raids.
@semiotto5973 3 ай бұрын
There's only one thing worse than being stuck in sand, mud, or snow; that's being stuck in it alone.
@actionmotorcycles 3 ай бұрын
Very lucky I had someone stop by… weirdest thing ever getting wedged into the sand curb…
@kennethussery8123 3 ай бұрын
Careful dude!! 😮
@actionmotorcycles 3 ай бұрын
All part of the fun!
@BobsBikingAdventures 4 ай бұрын
And let's not forget you can get three Himalayan for the price of one Desert X. Probably four by the time you've added a couple of minor options to the Ducati. They're a nice bike to ride but I just wouldn't want to own one for fear of smashing it up. The Himalayan is so sturdy, it's likely to break whatever it falls onto, rather than break itself.
@actionmotorcycles 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Though I will say the DDX is amazingly sturdy as well based on the abuse I’ve already put it through.
@WRboXer 4 ай бұрын
Great content!!
@actionmotorcycles 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@kai-uweoch1159 4 ай бұрын
And don’t forget that you can get 2.5 Himalayans brand new for the price of ONE DX! This together with the lower operating cost also opens up the market of new bikes for many riders who don’t have a strong private economy!
@BobsBikingAdventures 4 ай бұрын
I reckon easily three, maybe even four Himalayans for the price of one Desert X with a few options added.
@andres_pz 2 ай бұрын
In my country you can get about 5 Himalayans for the price of a stock DX 😅
@actionmotorcycles 2 ай бұрын
Sounds about right!
@jeffersonhorne 4 ай бұрын
Controversial motorcycle opinions: Passing patched riders is ok There should be a federal motorcycle helmet law and they should be required on all public roads US drivers will never be ready for lane splitting Loud pipes might just be annoying and not save many lives
@actionmotorcycles 4 ай бұрын
Excellent ideas! I’ll let someone else test the passing patched riders thought probably… but the helmet law is a great topic! Everyone knows loud pipes save lives 😂 How is that controversial at all? 😎
@jeffersonhorne 4 ай бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles great video btw :)
@actionmotorcycles 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Kevimoto 4 ай бұрын
It isn't controversial at all. It was scientifically proven to be a myth, years ago. Lol
@actionmotorcycles 4 ай бұрын
Are you sure?
@semiotto5973 4 ай бұрын
A pretty compelling argument for the ergonomics of adventure bikes on the market. Very well done.
@actionmotorcycles 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you keep watching!
@actionmotorcycles 6 ай бұрын
@motogp @ducati @cota @circuitoftheamericas @ktm @aprilia
@kAudiZ78 6 ай бұрын
Did I miss something? Vinales is on Aprilia....
@actionmotorcycles 6 ай бұрын
Yeah… posted before I saw the qualifying times! Maverick couldn’t be touched this weekend…
@backroadsadventure 8 ай бұрын
Solid list! I sub'd to the channel. Im on a Himalayan as well. Its an amazing machine.
@actionmotorcycles 8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Happy to subscribe back!
@bikerbonnietx3 8 ай бұрын
Yeah well... It's still not a Harley Davidson! And that's like comparing a VW Beetle to a Mercedes Benz or a Lexus! In my opinion! 😎
@actionmotorcycles 8 ай бұрын
Lol no the RE is certainly not an HD… I don’t think I actually made that comparison in the video. Just wait, in a couple weeks I’m going to literally compare it to a Ducati Desert X and really stir the pot! Thanks for watching!
@verdonrocksphotography3510 9 ай бұрын
what's tour inseam and what's your hight,,,,congrats to your dream machine, cheers V!
@actionmotorcycles 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m 5’8” with a 30” inseam. Certainly a challenge to adapt to the seat height but far from impossible to ride! please consider subscribing if you haven’t already. Cheers!
@verdonrocksphotography3510 9 ай бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles since you areseasoned rider already you will adopt and progress quickly 👌💪👌
@actionmotorcycles 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the vote of confidence! It’s definitely been an experience that’s forced me to improve on fundamentals!
@Ian-ny6ux 9 ай бұрын
I liked your top 10. But i think you need a clearer audio bud. But still good work
@actionmotorcycles 9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yep definitely still learning with the audio setup. Keep watching and hopefully you’ll see improvement!
@jeffersonhorne 9 ай бұрын
Great video! The new bike looks like a ton of fun.
@actionmotorcycles 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff! It will be fun taking it up to Colorado later this year!!
@TheGraytOutdoors 10 ай бұрын
I only have a few issues with the Himalayan, and they’re probably not much different than many others but as long as you remember “why” you bought a RE and not a Kawasaki, Honda, KTM, etc, you’re gonna have a bike that’ll do point A to B. That’s what this bike is all about. Getting you out there. Nice job!! Your sound and video equipment works well!! Willie
@actionmotorcycles 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Willie! Genuinely my only real issue with the REH is not whether it can do cross-country or long distance highway trips between off-road adventures but whether I have the time to only travel 70mph (at redline no less) making such a trip. Coming from a pro I appreciate the compliments! Your videos make it look easy sir! I’m still trying to get the right balance for sound at high speed.
@TheGraytOutdoors 10 ай бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles My videos? lol 😂 I’m just a ham, I wing it… I Have fun with it, try to entertain and hopefully those who watch get something from it as well. You’re in a very “content worthy” area.. where I am in Va, not so much. Too much freakin’ pavement😝 I’d love to be where you are.. great scenery and places to ride. With all that, as long as you keep it entertaining while enjoying it yourself, don’t turn it into work, you’ll go a long way.. I started out with a fishing channel that has morphed in to an outdoors channel and my most watched video is on the Honda Monkey🤪😄… Most people watch KZbin for “information” and if you’re lucky, they subscribe and follow. Doing the “outdoor thing” on a motorcycle will keep people watching. I do a little bit of everything, so I understand there’s videos people will watch and some that won’t get watched as much.. but I’m totally cool with that. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, my opinion means squat😆, but you’ve got a good foundation.. Willie
@TheGraytOutdoors 10 ай бұрын
I own a 22 Himalayan. I’ve owned many motorcycles but I bought the Himalayan based on how much you get for the money compared to the big name Japanese companies. A lot less dealership mark up on the REH. I found that as long as you look at the Himalayan as a motorcycle that is in a class of its own and try not to compare it to Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, etc.. you have a bike that’s a lot like a multi-tool, for lack of better example. It’s a tool, it does the job. Not the fastest, most comfortable, or even dependable in some aspects but does the job. I wanted something that would “do the job” and not spend $8,000 on a bike with a $6,000 sticker. I like my Himalayan but it has its flaws. I also have two Honda Monkeys, which are a blast, would love to ride one of them on the beach in Galveston, that would be awesome. Nice video Man!! Willie, Newport News, Va.
@actionmotorcycles 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Willie! That’s exactly how I feel, it’s in a class by itself specifically set apart by it’s value - what you get for the price. I will say this, it has the lowest seat height of anything remotely in its class and certainly has the lowest seat height of any bike capable of doing what it does so well. Glad you enjoyed the video! Keep watching, big things coming up! Come on down to TX sometime and we’ll get some sand on your tires.
@TheGraytOutdoors 10 ай бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles I’m binge watching as we speak. I have a channel as well, I understand the trials and tribulations, believe me!! lol
@actionmotorcycles 10 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! I’ll check out your channel as well!
@rshawiii 10 ай бұрын
Grew up in Houston Galveston. Escaped 6 years ago to SW Colorado where I ride dual sports, and the biggest risk is hitting a deer or going over the edge. Be careful in that concrete jungle with all those cars trying to kill you. Liked the beach riding and would like to do that. An adventure video idea for you: ride the entire Texas coast at the waters edge.
@actionmotorcycles 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the compliments and the advice! I love your video idea… I’ve got a couple big trips planned for 2024 but that needs to get added to the list. I love the concept and the ‘personal challenge’ aspect. Safe riding in Colorado - keep an eye out for me up there next summer!
@rshawiii 10 ай бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles Look up Lake City Colorado and the Alpine Loop. Give that Himalayan a proper work out.
@actionmotorcycles 10 ай бұрын
Will do!
@actionmotorcycles 10 ай бұрын
Have you ridden up to Pikes Peak or have you ridden Phantom Canyon Road? I’m going to have to get something a bit more robust before I ride up to CO. Stay tuned for that!
@rshawiii 10 ай бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles I have driven in a truck to the top of pikes peak. Nice to say that we "climbed" that one. Dont know anything about Phantom Canyon. Look into southwest colorado where the pavement ends. The front range is crowded with idiots (like Houston - LOL) and is a tourist trap.
@DB-xq3yn Жыл бұрын
So right! Have ridden my -21 for 10,500 miles. It has everything I need. What I don't need is traction control or a number of different settings. No unnecessary forces that a computer needs to control. I will solve it myself.
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
I can see if I was doing more cross country riding I’d possibly want a bigger engine and then have a mode to dial it back for off-road vs street. However the Himalayan absolutely works for me for everything I need.
@pareshprajapati7916 Жыл бұрын
Simple straight point review Thank you 🙏
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for the feedback. Please subscribe if you haven’t already!
@kamranbaig7792 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I've heard great reviews of how this handles off roads but equally bad ones on highway riding...you will have no option sometimes to do highways @120kmph and it seems this will be pretty unstable to ride. Unless you put this on a trailer till u go off road. Any experience? Thoughts on that
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
Absolutely I do have experience with the highway. IMO it’s not a question of stability. The bike feels stable at 70mph no problem (at least to me). The only issue is when you need some power on the highway to change lanes or avoid an unforeseen traffic issue it’s just not there at 70mph. At high speed you’ll get to 75 or 78 ‘eventually.’ So what I would say is the bike is *capable* on the highway but that’s not where it impresses. Hope this helps! Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already!
@moonmonkey9595 Жыл бұрын
Firstly great bud bud I appreciate it greatly having said that … Question … Would you be happy with this as your only bike to commute to play to tour to go get muddy having recently passed my full bike licence here in the Uk 🇬🇧 I was immediately drawn to this bike have yet to test ride one but wow this seems to me to be the perfect bike I love the retro feel the heritage and the simplicity of this bike my only qualm is would it be enough as my only bike
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
Great question! It’s a tough one to answer frankly because everyone’s situation is different. I have two bikes and my set up works perfectly for me as it fits my budget and between the two I get everything I need. I will say if I was looking to do a lot of long distance touring I would at least be considering other bikes with a bit more highway power. However, the RE could absolutely do it. I did a 7 hour ride on it this past weekend with 3.5 of that being at 70+ mph. It’s absolutely everything I need off-road. I have used it as a commuter as well. I suppose my advice would be: given the low price point, why not give it a shot and see for yourself. You’re a new rider, it will keep you from going ‘full squid’ and if you find it’s not giving you what you need you can always trade up. Definitely worth a test ride, that’s a no-brainer. Best of luck, let me know what you decide and what the results are! (Also please subscribe if you haven’t already!)
@rabukan5842 Жыл бұрын
Waiting for the 450. Moving to a country with terrible roads, so selling my 1200cc Triumph Speedmaster for a lower cc ADV. I also own a BMW f800gs which I will also sell. Great bike, but the Himalayan is less than half the price of a BMW, and they have a dealership in the town I'm retiring to, whereas both BMW and Triumph are an island away :)
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
Best of luck to you! There’s certainly been a lot of talk about the 450 for years and now it seems so close to reality. Personally I’m reserving judgement until I can get a test ride and look at the price tag. The big selling point for me with the 411 Himalayan is the value - you get so much for such a low price. My fear is the 450 will be high enough in price that I’ll just want a KTM 390 Adventure instead. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@rabukan5842 Жыл бұрын
@@actionmotorcycles Yes, we will soon see. If the price rise is too high, the value drops precipitously. In that case, back to Triumph or BMW for me :) Good luck to you too!
@pablojconde5570 Жыл бұрын
Im usually riding there too! Pretty noob. Would be great riding together someday!
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
I’m totally up for that!
@FloydMarsh Жыл бұрын
Went to my local Royal Enfield dealership yesterday. The charge for freight added over $500, plus $1275 for dealer prep. Not sure how realistic these fees are, or if the dealership just wants higher profits. Anyway, I was turned off and left without further inquiry.
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
Yeah, don’t know what to say there other than that wasn’t really my experience. To be honest I probably would have been willing to pay that price still because the other big selling point for me was the warranty. Good luck finding the right bike for you!
@FL-PHILLIP Жыл бұрын
No questions as I have a 22 Himalayan and love it. Just glad to be the first to comment. Totally agree with your review. I plan to use my Himalayan to tour the country with as few interstate stints as possible. I want to see America, not billboards.
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great plan and the best use of the bike. It’s capable of interstate travel but that’s definitely not what it was designed for! Hope you video your tour across the country, I’ll be your first follower!
@44musher Жыл бұрын
I have a 22 also, I purchased the bike 4april23 and have 11k miles with zero issues. I've been riding since the 70s and this bike has been a joy. I changed exhaust levers and added viaterra bags and tank bag. I'm ready when you are let's go !
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
I like the ViaTerra bags a lot! I went with some more generic Sedici bags but they work great.
@JosephGoforth-v6v Жыл бұрын
Just moved to the area from Fort Worth and the forest is so big I don't even know where to start. Where are some of the good spots to get on dirt roads out there?
@actionmotorcycles Жыл бұрын
Lots of good spots to start! Try the East Side Trailhead if you’re looking for a decent central point. 143 Forest Service Rd 233, New Waverly, TX 77358
@JosephGoforth-v6v Жыл бұрын
Thanks!