I miss my Himalayan... Here's why. (8 months later)

Not long ago, I made a video about why I sold my Himalayan, which became a bit of a hit on KZbin. It just hit 500,000 views!
This if the follow-up video--what I've realized that I'm missing out on by not owning a Himalayan.
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[@Ride_XP]

Thanks so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed the video. Check out the description for links to all the videos I mentioned from other KZbinrs and my other vlogs, and let me know what else you'd like to see.

[@gheeroast7712]

we want a video on the mods u recommend for bikes

[@Ron_Esc]

Very well said! Sold my Himalayan a few months ago and yes I miss that little tractor! :) It will always have a place in my heart. If I could, I would still get one. Missing the community too! :)

[@Ride_XP]

Amen to that!

[@romeldias]

The Himalayan has brought more newbies to biking and more bikers to adventure riding than anything else in history! This will always be talked about as one of those legendary bikes in history that changed the motorcycling industry and its community forever!

[@RajKarma]

Yeah I think it's a great bike that encourages you to go off-road.

[@Mauricio_EPM]

Yes! I'm one of those! 😊🤚

[@kimmendoza6927]

galing as always. no repetitive memes, no loud music noise.. takits sa daan bro!

[@Ride_XP]

Salamat brother! *repetitive chipmunk laugh*

[@aryo_pratomo]

“People often judge you more on the price of your bike, than how much you love riding them” this was best quotes! And this quotes happen in Jakarta (Indonesia) as well.

[@Ride_XP]

I can imagine brother! Thanks for stopping by in my channel.

[@nelsdude]

Such a great, refreshing, and honest comment video. Love your simple style and attitude. Most get caught up with the biggest, best, fastest, most expensive cult. So much down grading of the Himmy on youtube...but I think for those who actually own one...the positive views outweigh the negatives. I just bought a 22 Himmy here in the U.S. After owning several nice bikes I find the simpleness, smooth torque, low seat height, and easy maintenance really a niche that some overlook probably because of ego. I'm looking forward to finding some of the Himalayan community you talk about. Cheers!

[@duro_moto]

Love this video. An anti-thesis to the ever present pissing contest here. Makes me wanna get back into bikes like the Hima.

[@Ride_XP]

Many thanks for our discussions that inspired both this and the original video, bike sensei!

[@mishka1318]

Excellent, thoughtful and philosophical review.

[@chrisruthford4492]

No self respecting human being would watch Yammie Noob. I am torn between the Himalayan and a dr650, can't decide which one to get. Good video.

[@Ride_XP]

Hehehe. Well, whichever one you get, beautiful adventures await!

[@nelsdude]

Just sold my DR650 and bought a 22 Himmy. Lower seat height, more fun to just cruise around town, and all I need for all the type of off roading I do which is forest and gravel roads. No regrets here but the DR is also a simple, easy to work on tractor. Although less power the Himmy is more stable and comfortable on the back highways too. You don't notice the extra weight because it's so down low and stable. Loving it so far.

[@larrywade9041]

Hi Aaron, I just discovered your channel. #1 Why you sold your Himalayan & #2 Why you miss your Himalayan. Both videos I thought were done nicely. You encouraged me through these 2 videos to subscribe to your channel as it will give me a good prospective to what's happening on your side of the planet. Isn't the internet marvelous? I'll be catching up on some of your past videos & will be looking forward to up-coming videos. Your English & the way you express yourself is really good. Thank's for your time in making these videos. Have a beautiful & blessed day!!! Illinois, USA

[@Ride_XP]

Thank you so much Larry, it's always such a lift reading comments like yours. Bless you brother! Love from the islands.

[@jowelmoisesubana7572]

Im not too outdoorsy, so I am not into the Himalayan, but I really like what you did to your Interceptor. Perfect mix of style and function.

[@Ride_XP]

Glad you appreciate it! Really works for me and perfectly happy with it.

[@lrc920]

It was a really nice conversation with you and Mr "Mechanic". Back to newbie to a full size bike. Just to clarify the Triumph was my cousin's, in case he watch this😝 I do enjoy watching your videos. Nakakaingit nga lng... God bless and ride safe🤘🏻

[@Ride_XP]

Ahaha nice to meet you! And ok about the Triumph, my mistake 😅 Enjoy your bike sir!

[@stimsonromano2258]

Again awesome review and thanks for sharing, big love from Australia 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@cisium1184]

I think I might already understand why. I am looking forward to this video.

[@Ride_XP]

Curious to see if you guessed it!

[@cisium1184]

@@Ride_XP Yes and no - you refer to it at the end of the video. It's that you actually give up something in enjoyment when you add top speed to a bike. It's the old thing "it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow."

[@Ride_XP]

@@cisium1184 Ahh yes! Pure speed I think is the most "base" of things to love about a bike. It counts for so little in itself.

[@anthonypatrickmontemayor647]

Character niche is what Himalayan projects, it just happened, credits to what it offers for us. Liked and subscribed 👍

[@angelitoschannel2438]

I now own a gt650, but I miss my old cafe 400 that I used for 2 years. Basically went anywhere, lahar, river crossing, off road, trails. I feel you

[@Ride_XP]

I understand that! I would love to have a light, rugged, but highway legal bike to thrash wherever.

[@angelitoschannel2438]

@@Ride_XP thats why i bought a crf150 for play :)

[@Ride_XP]

@@angelitoschannel2438 A smart man!

[@donsmith3573]

Well said in fact I’m a Ducati owner and just bought a scram 411 and love it

[@Ride_XP]

Nice to know! How are you liking having such different bikes?

[@donsmith3573]

@@Ride_XP hi Aaron, the Ducati i have is actually the scrambler 1100 so you could say I’m into scramblers, but they are totally different still. I decided after a while the 1100 was no way capable of off road as it’s to top heavy and not enough suspension travel, but what it is very good for is twisty roads, so I lowered the bars put some sticky tires on and a few other modifications and it’s become more aggressive feel for them twisty roads. So that’s why i bought the scram, first I love the look plus it is lighter top end and longer suspension travel so it is a good platform to modify for off road. I must admit I’ve only owned it for 3 days and went out on it yesterday for the first time but I smiled all the time haha , so I’ll let you know my verdict once I’ve put a few miles on it. PS they look great together maybe I’ll do a video on both in the summer.

[@Ride_XP]

@@donsmith3573 Ohh nice! Great duo indeed. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@vladmirputin3952]

Great content. I think your channel is gonna go boom in short amount of time.

[@scottcolon4829]

Just found u dude. Love your perspective and willingness to experiment. Just subscribed and will enjoy following. I myself scrambled a 500 classic electra bullet. Don't know if I can send a pic or not. Well see. Cheers from Arizona

[@Ride_XP]

Send me one on Instagram or Facebook if you like! @ride_xp on IG or Ride XP on Facebook.

[@scottcolon4829]

@@Ride_XP Check your Instagram

[@scottcolon4829]

There is a story behind that bike

[@clintsride]

Himalayan with tubeless tyres and 6th gear would be fire 🔥

[@luckydarwin403]

450 himalayan ??😊

[@JohnSmith-hm8xl]

Tubeless with spoked wheels. Not the cast wheels. With the center stand for easy park anywhere and maintenance.

[@RajKarma]

RE customers hate alloy wheels, it has got to be spoke wheels.

[@SimonBrisbane]

Great vid man. Curious to know what the CRF300 isn’t highway legal in the Philippines? Loved the Yammie noob swipe 😂

[@Ride_XP]

Hehehehe. ;) We have an arbitrary and outdated law that restricts highway use to motorcycles of 400cc and up only. Sad, I think given our roads and the general conduct of riders and drivers it can be as low as 250-300cc, but frankly, not lower.

[@jamieholmes5443]

I'm in between a Himalaya and Tenere. Very different prices ,so i'm doing a bit of research. Thank's for your videos mate :)

[@Ride_XP]

Super different bikes. The T7 is a big and powerful machine, it will demand a lot of you off-road and give back as much. Also very top heavy and difficult to pick up. But that engine on it is bulletproof and loads of fun. Himalayan is wayyy less powerful and you'll eventually be able to maximize the bike's abilities, rather than you constantly trying to live up to it with the T7. It's much lower, lighter, and friendlier. If height isn't an issue and you want a bike with tons of ceiling for growth, go T7 I say. But if you want an easygoing, affordable adventurer, go Himalayan.

[@jamieholmes5443]

@@Ride_XP Haha, I hear you. That pretty much sums up my inner dialog atm. Think I'll start by trying both out

[@Ride_XP]

@@jamieholmes5443 Lemme know how it pans out for you! That new Honda Transalp XL750 might be worth a look too once it comes out, I'm definitely interested. Lower seat height, better tech, but probably less character than the other two.

[@jamieholmes5443]

@@Ride_XP I will :) Wauw that Honda is pretty juicy looking huh

[@Ride_XP]

@@jamieholmes5443 Just today I found out Fantic just announced the Caballero 700, a 180kg scrambler with the T7's engine. It would probably be insanely expensive if it gets to the Philippines though haha

[@kirilcherry7612]

That vespa in the background with the bag carrier looks divine

[@Ride_XP]

Glad you like it! It’s my daily ride.

[@MotoBeks]

Solid talaga ang mga RE riders and support :) na witness and experienced ko yan

[@Ride_XP]

Uy, salamat sa pag-share ng experience mo--ikaw yung isang may karapatang magsabi niyan. :) Hope to see you back on two wheels soon!

[@MrWebon]

At the end of 2023 I'm planning to get my first bike. When I saw your video of buying an int650, I made my decision to go with that... But now that you uploaded this video I'm confused on what to choose again haha.

[@Ride_XP]

I've recently gone more offroad with my modified Interceptor and I've realized it's fine! Upgrading my skills will help bridge the gap with the Himalayan's capability. :)

[@xpulsetraveldiary]

Awesome

[@imyourfodder9202]

Hey, man. Been a great inspiration to me. I'm getting a Svartpilen 401 or 200 (depends on budget) in a few months. Would love for you to try it out. 🙏🏽

[@Ride_XP]

Glad to hear! I’ve actually reviewed the Svart 401 and it’s my favorite of the 390 series. If your country has it with the adjustable suspension it’s an even better choice, it’s so light but has good power.

[@tojilumanogjr.4498]

Quality content brother! Nahagip pa @5:50 😂

[@Ride_XP]

Thanks bro! And thanks for your cameo 😉

[@Mr450pro]

Thumbs up for the Yammi Noob comment👌🏻

[@elvinrillo5842]

I'm following this series because I'm still torn between the Himalayan and the Interceptor. Then the Scram came out. Idk what to do now.

[@Ride_XP]

Try each of them! If I were to pick one now it’d be the Scram. Especially as speed limits are being more strictly enforced it seems.

[@tbymrtn]

I love mine and you could count yourself as one of our matchmakers.

[@Ride_XP]

Haha I think you’ll have a lot to say about the vid!

[@tbymrtn]

Yes I do! But Ill keep it short. Perhaps what makes the Himalayan so beloved is that it really is enough bike for any pursuit. And if the owner is able to come to terms with that against desires for more of speed, power, status, or whatever drives their choices, then he can focus more on riding. And when he does, he becomes a better rider, making skill the factor for improved rides vs bike prowess. That kind of maturity cant be easily gained. It takes a lot of saddle time and personal character. And then you wouldnt be surprised appreciating the Himalayan more because the latter is something you’d find in common it.

[@Ride_XP]

@@tbymrtn Beautifully said!

[@charlyal6902]

Hello If available in the Philippines, you should try the old Honda 600 (european) or 400 (japanese) Transalp. Heavier and taller for sure, but also with that torque that drives anywhere you want quite smoothly, and enough power to drive on the highways and pass trucks on regular roads.

[@Ride_XP]

Unfortunately those nice old bikes are super rare in the Philippines! ADV riding and riding bigger bikes (400cc and up) only became popular in the past few years.

[@creamcrimson27]

As you mentioned Xpulse its so lightweight you need to try Xpulse once it is fun and its super cheap in price

[@OlafThorbjorn]

Hmmmm, interesting 🤔 I had never thought of a bike in that way but you are right. In my country 🇲🇽 the preferred motorcycles for criminals are the Duke 390 and the MT07, and even if the other owner is a good citizen, he wiill most likely be a selfish uber competitive individual. I actually sold my first 390 for fear of it being stolen but now that I think of it I NEVER made friends with that bike, and my Duke 250 actually got stolen with less than 1000 kms… I’m so eager to buy a Hunter 350, I wish the character itself of the bike draws more disarable attention 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Ride_XP]

That's crazy dude!! Intense. Re: the Hunter, man I would hope so.

[@alukbatimoto2833]

Like that 6:15 very true

[@Ian-ny6ux]

Oh definitely a lot of judgemental rider kamotes in our riding communities than i even imagined. I'm glad I'm not the only guy that felt that. One dude even went to the extent of telling me that why should he consider smaller bikes when others might say naghihirap na siya. Lol. Such a character.

[@Ride_XP]

Exactly what I’m talking about. Sometimes I run into guys whose outfits cost more than my bike pa ahaha. Pero minsan sila naghihirap sa dambuhala or overpowered bikes nila 😅

[@Ian-ny6ux]

@@Ride_XP exactly..honestly i admire the big displacement bikes. It's just the egos of the riders I can't handle. You'll often hear them say. "Oh sobrang makupad yan. Pangit yan. Pass.." and I'm like. Grabe sila sa 400cc ko which is already fast enough and expensive to most people. But the liter bike boys only take their bikes to Marilaque or Tagaytay on the weekends? Hays. It's like liter-bike-track-bikes are the only bikes that gets the praises & most often than not their bikes isn't going to see any track time either. Another dude, who's my neighbor that got a liter bike from triumph asks why don't i consider going for a premium bike. Im like woww. So my bike isn't premium enough for these dudes. Unbelievable. Lol.

[@annettewaverley]

where did you get that t-shirt? :)

[@Ride_XP]

It was a gift from a dear Polish friend ☺ The brand is Pan tu nie stał!

[@samcrdx8016]

Pretty sure that 650 parallel twin can beat a single cylinder Duke 390 anyday.

[@janmarcinowski]

Ok, i like your content, but what truly raised my eyebrow is: why do you have a shirt with „DROGA MLECZNA” on it? Why Polish? How come? I’m happy and being Polish kinda proud, but … why?

[@Ride_XP]

Hahaha I'm so glad you appreciate it! One of my closest friends is a Polish artist and she gave this to me as a present. :)

[@JohnSmith-hm8xl]

Hey I remember you! Why did you cut your hair? Have you tried Scram 411?

[@Ride_XP]

Haha yes. It was just time for a change! Yes I tried the Scram briefly--I loved it. If I were to buy a Himalayan again it would be that one.

[@JohnSmith-hm8xl]

@@Ride_XP Wow you are really an adventure guy. You have adventure spirit. Seems like you can respect the father of adventure motorcycle, The BMW GS, but because it has lost the soul, you move on to the royal enfield :D I like you man. You have found the balance between country road and city road

[@gheeroast7712]

we want a video on the mods u recommend for bikes

[@Ride_XP]

Check out the video I made on my Interceptor build ☺️

[@gheeroast7712]

@@Ride_XP sure :)

[@muslimcel4581]

Why did you cut your long hair?

[@neljhonalpay6653]

Idol maganda b performance ng himalayan yan kc balak ko bilin

[@Ride_XP]

So off-road at long rides solid talaga, huwag ka lang mag-expect ng mabilisang takbo. Hehe.

[@caspar_gomez]

what I really want to know, do you miss your hair?

[@Ride_XP]

LOL! Sometimes, but it’s so convenient to have short hair.

[@Plough78]

Scram or Himalayan... 🤔 Can't decided. *Crap Game*

[@Ride_XP]

I get you! If the Scram had switchable ABS, the choice for me would be easy.

[@TheSmiler62]

Me thinks you will again own a Himalayan.......Just sayin ;)