2025 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 No-Bull 🐂 Review.

[@carlray6010]

Thank you for an intelligent review from an experienced perspective. You talked through key points and minor nuances that new and experienced riders need. I was already getting the 450 anyway in a few weeks. Now I am frustrated it’s not sooner!

[@MCCJustMotos]

So glad you took the time to watch the whole thing. I really made this video 100% for you! Good luck inc you new bike!

[@BackwardTravisty]

Most adventure bikes are so similar. The 450 Himalayan is unique and full of character.

[@MCCJustMotos]

Royal Endield did a great job of infusing some uniqueness into this bike!

[@BackwardTravisty]

@@MCCJustMotos Agreed. Thanks for the video. Be safe out there, but get all you can from your Himalayan.

[@martyn_g]

Torque is the pulling force - power is what keeps you there.

[@MCCJustMotos]

Good deal

[@ferkuzuel]

The 452 has many advantages over the 411 but on the other hand an air cool engine has a very special character that the liquid cool can't replicate Cheers

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@ferkuzuel you got it!! 100%

[@verlinswarey507]

Yes-running hot!

[@Gokul-qk4un]

The fields are quite beautiful. Looks like the Windows XP wallpaper location.

[@MCCJustMotos]

I have a theory about “I” states. 2 good and 2 not as good. This is one of the good ones. 😆

[@robbcollins3727]

Thanks for the review, very informative. Hoping I get a chance to ride one here in Southern Oregon, thinking this might be a good downsize from my 2016 AT… What do you think? Good trade?

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@robbcollins3727 I’ve ridden the AT’s and I like them much! The new 452 will give up some speed to the AT, but it is a lighter bike and handles off-road better, just because of the weight. I think you will have enough power in the Himi to not feel like your lacking from a huge power deficite.

[@robbcollins3727]

@@MCCJustMotos , Thanks for your input, I have loved my AT for 33,000 miles, but thinking the weight savings could be helpful…

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@robbcollins3727 for sure!

[@interstellargod6959]

Where's Fuzzy biker...wahooo

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@interstellargod6959 I know! I missed him this time, but we will catch up again! Wahoo!

[@edjones2110]

Fuzzy followed bugs bunny to Alabama the 21st. Sept.. he was singing I'm Alabama bound on the ride down for the Alabama Trail of Tears commemorate motorcycle ride . He got to see the famous coondog cemetery and the Rattlesnake Saloon . Gave him some southern hospitality . 😊 Google News 19 Huntsville , Alabama Trail of Tears video . Fuzzy got interviewed about the trail .

[@MCCJustMotos]

Yup, that lucky dude has some great adventures!

[@edjones2110]

@@MCCJustMotos you all are welcome in Alabama

[@jamesschneider3828]

That section of hiway has the harshest tar strips.

[@MCCJustMotos]

Omg totally! I didn’t even feel them on the Himi lol.

[@MotoMNMedia]

Hate to deflate. Not the only big bore kit 411 moto in US. I still let the old gal go and bought the 450 and have piled on the miles…

[@MCCJustMotos]

No deflate..There are TONS of BBK running around. I just happen to own the one with the most work and fastest one. ;) cheers on your 450, they are great bikes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/enjbnKGgd8t2d6ssi=Qbnv7OpbiYEB3Ia5

[@markjacobs3956]

So you can have a 452 for $5600 with incredible suspension or build a 411 to compete with it for $8000? Mmkay. 2500 miles on my 452 in Colorado...all roads with and without fuzzy.

[@MCCJustMotos]

I’m all for your choice! 100%! The capabilities of the new bike are great and like you said for the price, super had to beat! Very cool the 2500 fuzzy adjacent miles in my birth state!

[@kingsleykronkk3925]

Honda and others could have tapped this market like the himalayan and 450MT have done. But their bean counters are still not interested or listening apparently. The masses have waited over a decade for a bike with better seat height choices, 6 speed (but even wider ratio) from single track to highway, fuel injection liquid cooled, long oil changes and reliability, lower centre mass handling, under 500cc etc. Honda rested on their laurels with bikes like the CRF450L that was way too tall for the average rider who didn’t need 12” of travel when a better quality 8” is fine, and they didn’t want those 600 mile oil change hassles either. Unfortunately these Indian and Chinese 196kg bikes are 20 - 40 kg heavier than the 400 - 650cc dual sport bikes we had 25 years ago.

[@MCCJustMotos]

You bring up some interesting points for sure. Honda (and some of the Chinese brands) adefinitely chasing Royal Enfield in a few categories. The CFMotos of the world seem to be quicker to catch up though. IMHO honda went for a little bit bigger with their Translap, but they just don’t have something really in this category. Again, very insightful thoughts!

[@DanielBogusz]

If this 450 is 2025 and not 2024 does it has any differences to the previous year version (I’m not talking about the 411)?

[@MCCJustMotos]

The short answer is no. This is the same bike. Launched as a 2024 in the UK / rest of the world, but it was launched as a 2025 in North America.

[@DanielBogusz]

@@MCCJustMotos Thanks for the info!

[@HunterVlog350cc]

this is nore suited to USA with open roads and terrain and less crowded rides , indian city traffic needs good initial pulling power though❤

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@HunterVlog350cc interesting thoughts!

[@the_real_muto7311]

I bought a brand new 2020 made it 200 miles before breaking down. The bike has been in the shop for 4 months still with no answers. Takes weeks to get any parts and the customer service from enfield is terrible

[@MCCJustMotos]

Sorry to hear that. Why did it break down? I’ve had nothing but many RE dealers in my areas with many parts in stock and quick repairs and great customer service. What area are you located in?

[@greenrush4313]

Im thinking about getting the 452 as my BITCH bike for my home in mountain. I also have a Livewire One and a fully modded (every add on possible) Pan America

[@MCCJustMotos]

Great choices! The 452 will be a good addition!

[@greenrush4313]

@@MCCJustMotos which one would u ride the most.I really may get the bike. No Joke.The weight etc it really looks like a great bike.Im afraid i may like it better then my other bikes?

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@greenrush4313probably Himalayan

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Pan American.That thing is an overkill overpriced overly technical joke

[@mccjustshorts]

@@deltabluesdavidrayePan “American” who makes that Motorcyle?

[@keesip]

Horse Power is how fast you hit the wall.... Torque is how much of the wall you drag with you afterwards...

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@keesip lol 😂 nice!

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

What about the poor quality chasis design? there is some that have broken down, yes I know it was handled by RE saying the owner installed a not original crash bars and that was the main fault, BUT, anyhow, it still speaks loudly about a bad chasis design

[@RipsawEV_2]

It was an aftermarket crash guard issue. As the guy got an aftermarket crash guard and forgot to mount the front mounting screws, which caused all the weight to fall on the rear mounting screws causing the fracture. Same for the other guys, the crash guards were not fastened using the right torque and etc.

[@MCCJustMotos]

Of the tens of thousands of bikes made (maybe more?) I guess you’d have to see what percentage of bikes have issues. My guess is a very small percentage well under one percent.

[@MCCJustMotos]

Interesting insight!

[@slakk5093]

There are 2 bikes that failed both with aftermarket crash bars. Apparently both fitted without torque wrench and because the crash bars require removing an engine mount bolt to fit, it is important to refit the engine mount bolt with correct torque. It’s amazing that a few people can fit aftermarket crash bars incorrectly and then morons will repeat it in every KZbin comment section as if everyone bike it failing.

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

@@slakk5093 a moron is to believe that a good chasis design would break after installing after market crash bars. Plenty of ppl install after market equipment and we do not see them falling apart after that, have you seen honda, kawasaki, yamaha or other reliable bikes outher falling to pieces after installing after market crash bars? Never. And same issue have happend with the previous re himalayan 411, that is a bad engineering error no matter what angle you use to excuse them

[@greenrush4313]

Offroad this bike or Pan america?

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@greenrush4313 if it’s fire trials..pan America, anything heavier, this.

[@FlexibleToast]

It's kind of weird to compare the two. They're in wildly different categories.

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@FlexibleToast funny you say that…lol Harley Davidson Pan America Vs. Royal Enfield Himalayan | Seriously! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ipYZRup9mdfZI

[@jeremypendergast9129]

Drag race? 😜

[@MCCJustMotos]

Haha, heck yeah! I’m going on a diet as my ringer if it’s for pinks ;) LOL

[@BlazinBlades]

Are you and Fuzzy working for Baxter? This bike is running against the CFMoto 450 Do a comparison - that will be interesting 🍻🍻

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@BlazinBlades Nope, neither of us work for Baxter Cycles, but we are all friends! I’m curious to see if there CFMoto 450 is as friendly. Also, I own a modern CFmoto (300SS). I like to but it’s give me a few technical problems in with a scare stealer Work it’s been a little bit more of a challenge.

[@BlazinBlades]

@@MCCJustMotos I got confused when I saw him mod a Himalayan out in their shop for them… It’s one big party out there in Iowa I should come and visit 😁😁

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@BlazinBlades you should visit! Great dealership!

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Their is a cot in the back room for Fuzzy. He does videos for Baxters cycles and in turn he gets free coffee and a cot for in-between content.

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@edwardkaminsky8142 lol.😆

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I had to click out. All that initial excitement and arms flailing was a bit too much. Maybe after I have 15 more cups of coffee.

[@MCCJustMotos]

😆 I guess I couldn’t hide my excitement to test out the bike . spoiler - ffwd ro 37 seconds and arm waving is all done.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@MCCJustMotos Fair enough. Motorcycles are exciting.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Followed your advice and you gave a nice look at the bike with some real world stats on speeds and handling. Loved the drone footage at the end.

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@pinkiewerewolf thanks! I tried to be as realistic as I could and get into words the feelings I had while riding the bike (both good and less good). I have a feeling you might be seeing some more drone footage of the area soon enough.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Do pink werewolves wear women's underwear?

[@macp988]

Wayyy to heavy for its engine😢

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@macp988 ya think? I guess it depends on what type of riding you wanna do and what your style is and how much you want to spend.

[@adityan3208]

Are y'all trying to race it on track? If not, then why does it matter?

[@MCCJustMotos]

@@adityan3208hmm…It sounds like you love your 411! They are great motorbikes!

[@macp988]

@@adityan3208 it matters when you need to pick up your bike, or do slow manouvres

[@adityan3208]

@@macp988 your original comment says "for its engine" which is why I asked if you're planning to race with it. The thing about it being difficult to maneuver at slow speeds or pick up is valid, but again, so would be higher performance oriented ADVs. I don't get the "for its engine" argument.

[@greenrush4313]

Sell you bike you have and get the new one. Thanks

[@MCCJustMotos]

Nope, 🙂‍↔️ buy me a new bike!😆

[@davespruce4362]

Tosser 😂😂

[@MCCJustMotos]

🤔 okay professor. Thanks for the watch!