2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 2000 Mile Review...Still Loving It!

A nice morning ride and review of Jens 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan! The Himalayan just surpassed 2000 miles so a review seemed appropriate. Jen talks about what led her to purchasing this particular motorcycle and what her experiences have been like on the first 2000 miles of riding it. Needless to say, Jen is still as stoked as ever with her Royal Enfield Himalayan!
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[@precipiceofgrind]

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[@alexjohnson3696]

Done :-)

[@larrykaminski3269]

I am 78 and a old Harley guy. After watching you and Itchy Boots I bought a 2022..I have a 1000 miles plus put on Shinko 700's for better off road... thanks

[@JackHumphrey]

I think this is the best review of the Himalayan I've seen. And I've seen at least 100.

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

I have seen every review on the Tube that could be found and Dave and Jen put out seriously smoking reviews when it comes to honesty, content, videography, adventure, excitement, ambiance, regaurd to safety, service, products, and reliable reviews. We certainly love Itchy boots like the rest of the tube...but did you see the DRock command that decent in their latest video! I pray I do not encounter that challenge and Bravo Rock star! I put a deposit down today(Vegas eurosport) and feel like a kid at Christmas! Himi Rock Red.! So looking forward to joining the family.

[@ScooterintheSticks]

Your reflections on Alice mirror my own. I bought a 2022 Himalayan this past January and I've not regretted the purchase. The motorcycle is amazing for all the dirt and gravel mountain and forest roads here in Central Pennsylvania and I'm pleased at the places it has opened up for me to ride. My Vespa GTS just took too much beating not to mention myself on rough, often washboard roads. Beautiful landscapes in which you ride!

[@pugnboots5683]

I'm looking at buying one this week, thanks for your review, helped me a lot.

[@spicy__roads3422]

Great review, I will get my himalayan too next month, super excited.

[@wardroland270]

Thanks UFO. Great job. Good info. Enjoyed your video. God bless. Happy trails.

[@alexjohnson3696]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a comprehensive review. I’m 52 and enjoy dual sport riding and think this might be the perfect bike for me. All the best. Alex, Bundaberg Qld Australia

[@lilbo1Y1]

Great review video

[@hyraethhades]

I'm a new rider... 5'6" and the 2021 Himalayan was my first bike. I bought it because my brother needed someone to go with him on a trip out west. I bought the bike, then took the MFS course on their bikes, got my endorsement and two weeks later rode to Montana on it. We took a lot of side dirt roads on it. I've fallen over several times on it, mostly on pavement, only a couple times off road and then only because I got into some deep sand and gravel. Otherwise very easy to handle for a beginner. The only thing I don't like is I couldn't keep up with him on the few times we needed to go on the interstate. We took backroads all the way out and back because of the Himalayan, but is that really a drawback? :)

[@stevec-b6214]

That is the best thing about the Himmy, backroads rule!

[@chrisb6162]

Thanks for this quick review. I'm considering riding and not very tall either, so your comments have given me a bit more confidence to look at the Himalayan. I live out West so I want the ability to do some trail riding along with the highway.

[@ozarkhillbilly1431]

Good video! Good info.

[@BlokewithaBear]

Some of those tracks with drops made my stomach churn, you don't have to be crazy to ride them but it helps. 😄 Great video.

[@jb856]

Enjoy!

[@kittywampus]

Just a note on the compass. I got my 22 later in the year and they have discontinued it. It's now the gear indicator in that spot. Service is pretty simple as is the bike all around. I love mine and it's great as long as you don't expect it to be fast. Thanks for your review.

[@mar0364]

I had a 2018. One of the suggested ways to get the compass to work was "drive in circles. It will reset it self". There's a group of engineers in India laughing their asses off.

[@grumpysprout3505]

Blue light on ........driving with main beam on? On coming trafic, Check your dip/main beam switch!

[@RoadDogSteve]

69 yo male...USA... love my bike... easy maintenance compared to all other brands. Minimal tools needed.... Harley used to be basic.... DIY bike... developed for the Himalayas.... expect not more than good outdoors fun.....

[@JasonKambak]

Do the Air Injection Delete kit. That helps the warm up idle and low end response. also removes the popping in deceleration (for the most part). I just hit 2500 and zero issues!

[@stefano1983]

Hi. Great video. I have my Himalayan since April, so nearly like you and have put 4000 km commuting every day in Germany, near Stuttgart. Great bike. I saw one additional gadget in a video lately: gas tank cover, once finished with refuelling, you just press gently the cover down wit the key still in, the key will twist by itself and close the cover. :-) Enjoy life and greetings to Alice, Stefano from Germany

[@precipiceofgrind]

Appreciate you watching, thanks for sharing!

[@briancrn113]

The Himalayan has a lot going for it for a number of reasons. Classic looks, simple, reliable, and easy maintenance. So often people forget that. I need the dealer for nothing on this bike, which translates into a lot of money. Additionally accessories are cheap, like half or less what you would spend for any other Adventure bike, crash bars, pannier racks etc. and they are not crap, they are just fine. I bought one because I needed an adventure bike I could teach others on, including my daughter, as a commuter, and a bike my wife could use on BDR like trails with me. Would I sell my Tiger 800XC for it? Not a chance. Is it a good bike as a second bike or if you keep your expectations in the realm of reality? Yes. Ride on.

[@kechrider]

Planning to purchase this bike . This vedio was helpful.

[@WalkaboutMick67]

Just Subbed to your channel, great review thankyou 🙂

[@precipiceofgrind]

Thanks for the sub!

[@shivanipde]

Thank u..i needed a woman's perspective of this bike. Love this bike.

[@tenpole41]

Bought mine in 21 ..bit small (physically) but im pleased with it. I got a seat pad from amazon £11 whats that $15? made the seat more comfortable and raised the height a bit.Ive just bought handlebar risers and fender risers along with a camera mount so ill get those fitted ....happy days!

[@graymangw6016]

Thanks for the review. Are you planning on any performance mods, increased air flow/high performance air filter, slip on exhaust, big bore kit? I was thinking about the Himalayan but went with the gen 3 KLR, i am planning on doing freeway commute and speeds out here are 70 or 80mph. Did you test drive any other motorcycles or was it the Himalayan all the way?

[@devendersuhag6968]

All new bike have fuel injection in India even in 100cc , so as in Himalayan bike🤠🤠

[@moistyfeet]

Its just an amazing "tractor" i love it.. i have the 21 euro 5 model .. been to the northcape in norway from Denmark on it , no problem . iam now going to South Africa on it from Denmark , so that would be the ultimate test ;-)

[@wolfpack3590]

That is awesome, good luck with the trip👍

[@johnlbda7497]

I have exact same bike. Her name's Ryno😊

[@averagejoe8839]

I would like to know how many ladies you've converted to the motorcycling community! Great job and i say bring on the new manufacturers with quality low priced bikes! Royal Enfield seems to have hit the mark with this offering. I chased hp back in the day but at some point it gets old flying by all those trails and dirt roads that are off limits to sport bikes.

[@precipiceofgrind]

I would like to know that too, hopefully a couple. Ya I love having a bike that can do both. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@Ibeard2differ]

Looking for advice. A dealer near me has a 2019 Himalayan with 1500 miles on it for $5000. It has engine guards, tail rack, bark busters, but the previous owner put a lowering link on it. The dealer also has the 2022 models for $6300 (includes freight and set up). Would it be better to go for the 2019 and replace the lowering link with a normal one? Or go for the new model with the 3 year warranty and tripper? If I recall correctly...I don't think the 2019 has switchable ABS. This would be my first bike and I want to get into ADV riding.

[@kymstock1852]

Hi Chris, Seeing that no-one has answered your questions, I will have a try. I will start with the fact that I do not own a Himalayan ( yet). I do have 40 year of dirt bike/ADV experience. I would suggest that as this would be your first ADV bike, you will drop it sooner or later. Having the lowering link in place might make it easier for you to get your feet down while learning on the dirt if you are short ( les than 5 '8" for example) , so maybe delay its removal . It is an easy job. The bark busters & engine guards are options that you would add to the 2022 model ( $300-500 possibly) . Adding an ABS off switch is relatively easy to do. I did it on an Suzuki V-Strom 650 by using a relay circuit from Eastern Beaver ( a US guy living in Japan who makes motorcycle looms) . ABS on the dirt can be a blessing and a curse. On the more sophisticated bikes like the Tiger 800Xcx I owned, the ABS could be turned off at the back and turned down on the front. That made it possible to skid turn the rear wheel ( as you do on a real dirt bike by locking the rear wheel) and yet still maintain full front braking and steering with the front wheel. Other bikes lack that level of sophistication (that's why you pay the big bucks for a KTM, Triumph, BMW) Not being able to switch off the ABS can lead to not being able to stop while going down slippery downhills. Should you buy the cheaper option, if you don't like ADV riding after a trial period, you will lose less money upon resale.

[@darktiger2230]

Those Tusk panniers you have are those the pilot panniers and did you have to get a heat shield?

[@precipiceofgrind]

Yes, they are the pilot panniers and yes..heat shield was needed.

[@jondonohoo1991]

You mentioned you paid a little over $5K. I assume that was not the out the door price, but the MSRP. What was the out the door price?

[@2012pwagon]

Lol gotta love Canada. With Taxes , our new Himalayan was just over 9000$ with crash bars…

[@precipiceofgrind]

Ouch!

[@allans7281]

Fun video how much was that 2022 model out the door?

[@precipiceofgrind]

Out the door, iirc $6200 or so...

[@ev-bot3085]

Been on this road many times! I'm from Southern Utah but there aren't any dealers here, where did you go about buying this bike?

[@precipiceofgrind]

Got it at Eurocycle in Las Vegas.

[@ev-bot3085]

@@precipiceofgrind thank you so much! Phenomenal video.

[@critterIMHO]

Do you think a guy who’s 6 feet tall would be comfortable on a Himalayan? Thank you in advance BTW For Royal Enfield parts and accessories look to Hitchcock’s in England. Their massive inventory and quick shipping make up for the distance. And use Royal Mail . It’s much cheaper than DHL.

[@precipiceofgrind]

We've looked at Hitchcocks before and have had multiple people mention them also, glad that option is available! The only thing I can think of that would be uncomfortable with your height would be your knees during a long ride on the asphalt and that could be helped by adding hwy pegs on lower crash guards so you could stretch your legs out during a long ride. Best bet is to go take a test ride.

[@critterIMHO]

@@precipiceofgrind Thank you. I’m about two hours from my nearest RE dealership, but will be heading over there when I see they have something to try out.

[@moistyfeet]

I am 6.2 and i have no problem with it

[@critterIMHO]

@@moistyfeet Thank you for that.

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

Alice in wonderland 😉

[@EAGLE-SAN]

I HAVE A 2021 HIMMY AND HAVE THE SAME COLD START UP PROBLEM! THERE IS AN EBAY SITE THAT CAN HELP YOU WITH THIS START-UP SITUATION. I AM REPLACING MY FUEL PUMP RELAY- LOCATED IN THE BATTERY AREA, BEHIND THE SIDE PANEL. STILL WAITING FOR IT. HOPEFULLY- THIS WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM.... JOHN IN CO.

[@mominur7171]

Tell me on thing that what is the mileage per litre on highway. Please

[@precipiceofgrind]

This is just a rough guess... 70 miles per gallon, 4 litres per gallon...maybe 17 miles per liter

[@kaugurid1608]

why ABS need turn off ?>

[@franmitch3589]

Have the 2019 version & have beat the trash outta it would love to get another & try not to abuse it so badly

[@precipiceofgrind]

Is your 2019 model still going strong?

[@franmitch3589]

@@precipiceofgrind yup only needed a battery so far mainly due to not being on a tender for winter months but rode it hard through southern Colorado & new mexico trails handle bars bent but that was from harsh drops in rocky terrain the shock covers on front forks are weather beaten but that's to be expected all in all for the price it's been good

[@precipiceofgrind]

@@franmitch3589 Excellent! Jen also has bent handle bars on hers from a drop. We both are constantly amazed at the Himmys endurance, the bike can take it...that's for sure. We also are eagerly awaiting the 450 Himalayan, hopefully to be released within a year!

[@paulpm57]

Bought one of these last year (I'm a biker with over 40 years riding of anything you can imagine!). Not impressed! Underpowered for a 400cc bike, poor build quality, uncomfortable over a distance and constantly having niggling problems such as the headlamp going off for no reason or stopping to get gas and finding it took 3 or 4 attempts to turn the ignition back on with the key. Got rid of it after 6 months - looking for a BMW!

[@stevec-b6214]

i sold my bmw to buy a himalayan. been riding 50 years. 45 bikes including 3 bmw`s, they are good bikes but now i am 67 too heavy too expensive and too complicated