An everyday rider's thoughts on the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan (USA)

I borrowed this bike off of RidersShare for several days and put about 250+ miles on it. With 411cc, 428 lbs wet with off road capabilities, it's the tallest, most top heavy bike I've ever ridden. This is the USA version - so it is fuel injected but it does have a choke. As a short rider that usually commutes in town, I had a great time with this bike in the city, on the highway, and on country and mountain roads. The owner and RidersShare didn't want me to take it off-road, so I made sure to respect those caveats.
RidersShare
$25 off your first trip
bit.ly/RidersS...
Twisted Road
25% off your first trip
bit.ly/Twisted...
All my TOP Revzilla picks for gear and garage bit.ly/TopRevz...
Gear
Jacket bit.ly/ReaxAlt... Men's bit.ly/ReaxAlt...
Jeans bit.ly/SpidiJe...
Boots bit.ly/SidiGTe... Men's bit.ly/SidiGTe...
Heated gloves bit.ly/HeatedA...
Heated shirt amzn.to/3IrX1Ke
Rain gear bit.ly/RainRid...
Helmet light bit.ly/BFHelme... use code DOODLE10
Comm system bit.ly/CardoComm code DOODLE15 select products only
Hair keeper bit.ly/Hightai... use code Doodle10
Rain gear bit.ly/RainRid...
*Some of the above are affiliate links, to which I may get a commission if you make a purchase
Referenced or used in the video:
Facts about the Himalayan
en.wikipedia.o...
Itchy Boots’ 10.000 KM Bike review Royal Enfield Himalayan (2018) - BS4
• Video
Blockhead’s 2022 Indian FTR Test Ride (in the canyons!)
• 2022 Indian FTR Test R...
Lali’s MT07 Review video
• I rode this MT07 for 1...
Motorcycle.com’s Slingshot Review
• 2020 Polaris Slingshot...
My motovlogging set up: bit.ly/MotoVlo...
OFFICIAL SITE
doodleonamotor...
PATREON
/ doodleonamotorcycle
INSTAGRAM
/ doodleonamotorcycle
___________
INTRO MUSIC
"Follow my Wild Horse" by Caspe Copyright © Epidemic Sound

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

**Edit: my mistake this bike is not carbureted in India as of their 2017 model** To see other low cc bike reviews, see this playlist here: bit.ly/NLowCCReviews The short rider tricks I do to ride such a tall bike like this: bit.ly/MyShortRiderTips What would you like me to test ride for you next? Tell me below!

[@tenpole41]

Anybike reviews is good for me

[@ScrolltheNature]

nice t shirt

[@borisdas3342]

Yeah u r correct

[@movietechnology1435]

30 km forest off-road makkuvalli - palkulamed | idukki | pure off-road madness | adventure fun vlog 263K views · 10 months ago ALFI JAMES(watch alfi James u tube channel.... Himalayan 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥)

[@Theophilus1968]

Thumbs up!

[@ujzwalnewar7201]

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

[@jeshdhawan]

I had fun riding a rented Carb Himalayan a few years back in Sikkim.

[@brireed7747]

5'4 girl here with a Himalayan and I'm SO relieved to know I'm not the only one having trouble scooting it around a parking lot 😅 but yep, daily rider and not a speed demon at all...also my first bike!!

[@MostlyInteresting]

Its a great 1st bike, also 2nd bike. :)

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Awesome!! 😃😃

[@praveenmehta3]

What about Triumph Trident's seat height, is it manageable for someone with 163 or 164 cm height?

[@brireed7747]

@@praveenmehta3 both the Trident and Himalayan have similar height/weight ratios, so it shouldn't be a problem! It's also easier to ride them with motorcycle boots that have thicker soles too, I never ride without mine for that reason. Trident looks nice!

[@cisium1184]

Yeah, they are heavy. Weight would be the big thing I would change about my Himalayan. Of course I could achieve essentially the same result by going on a diet, so....

[@DanielA25584]

Got one in April, 2020. Rode from North Carolina to Oregon on the Trans America Trail that August. Amazing bike for shorter people. Mine did come with a center stand. It handles very well off road. Overheated going up Engineer's pass in Colorado due to lack of oxygen. Rested for about 10-20 min and thumped the rest of the way up.

[@BlackHawkTejas]

RE Himalayan comes with Central Stand by default. My guess is that owner may have changed the original Central Stand to an aftermarket one!!

[@Ball1501]

The Himalayan was my first bike. I'm 6 feet tall, it was awesome for me. Wind deflection was a bit of a problem, because the wind hit me straight in the helmet, but otherwise I thought it was an excellent bike. I've since traded bikes and ride an Interceptor 650, but miss the comfort and off-road capability of the Himalayan.

[@tshadow6]

I was a Corrections Officer. Working at a jail is extremely stressful. Riding to/from work helped manage the stress.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Dang... and I was saying I was stressed designed home decor products 😬

[@stevenlars4914]

Here too. I work as a parol officer. Love my bike.

[@redswift31]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle I've been considering becoming a CO. My friend actually works at Anamosa IA where those two staff were killed a few weeks ago.

[@MostlyInteresting]

@@redswift31 IMHO you kill CO staff you get taken out and put up against a wall instantly.

[@starscream1457]

@@stevenlars4914 bruh come to india 😑 we need american police like laws here.... Ppl will only drive like a normal citizen if they have strict police which like US

[@Alex617x]

I have a Himalayan! She looks just like Basanti. I’m looking forward to hearing about these test rides! Have fun! Be safe!

[@yashtalegaonkar384]

I'm 6'3 (190 cm) and I've rode the Himalayan multiple times and owned a Royal Enfield Bullet 350 in past. Royal Enfields are just beautifully crafted.. Also, I'm proud that people even outside of India, use and love to ride them.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Did you catch some of those bikes at the end you'll be seeing my review videos on soon? What would you like me to test ride? If enough of you ask for it, and I can get my hands on one, I'll make a video on it!

[@HARMARSCH2]

Those little weird bottles are Loc Tite used for screws and bolts so they don’t back out.

[@JohnnyXoz]

wait, did you just say 'Full time on KZbin'??? 👀

[@razzerkatana]

Honda Rebel 500/1100 :D

[@MostlyInteresting]

Yeah I think she buried the lead here. What do you mean full time on youtube?

[@MostlyInteresting]

I would love to see a review of the Royal Enfield meteor 350. Seems like a great starter bike or around town bike.

[@samuelnieljohnsonb8935]

Just got Himalayan 4 days ago. I just love it

[@timfletcher7547]

Got mine in sleet gray a month ago - lots of fun. Enjoy your bike!

[@rathod0mkar]

whats the price outside India??

[@starscream1457]

@@rathod0mkar double..... Around 4 lakh rupees

[@skookum6289]

Love my Himalayan. I started riding last year and it's my first bike. I've found it very confidence inspiring and a fun bike that I can take up into the mountains here in Montana. I've got lots of camping trips planned for it this summer. Look forward to more videos!

[@motorman857]

It was nice of the guy to Doodle proof the bike for you with all the crash bars.😁

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

🤪

[@andrewkolb1048]

I’m 44 , and finally going to take the rider safety class in 3 weeks! Went and looked at a 2021 Himalayan today...... it’s great. I love it already. Great video 🤘

[@Ohio_Motonaut]

Brand new rider here and the 2021 Himi was the bike I chose as my first and I couldn't be happier. Those that understand it will get the most enjoyment out of it. Those Double Take mirrors are an essential upgrade, IMO. I would also recommend the Givi crash bars, a master cylinder guard, LED Headlamp and handguards as early upgrades. Looking forward to many adventures on her!

[@Boysenberr]

Look at how commandingly confident you are while moving that bike and with one-footing it while astride it! Outstanding, Doodle!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

😃😃

[@GingerDashMoto]

As always, you deliver a great, personalized overview of a test ride (rented or otherwise). Thanks for taking the time to feature a motorcycle many of us will never have access to!

[@jamesjustinbyrne]

Oh Doodle! Stepping up your game. Love the reviews and your love of riding. Feels like we are right there with you.

[@oscartravis5740]

Lovely review, especially to hear comparisons with other bikes. I've just bought one in the UK; ours don't have a choke. I had an issue with cold starts. Videos from India suggested adjusting the idle speed, but my bike doesn't have the adjuster screw either. Spark plug was a little dirty with black dust, I replaced it with an iridium one, and it cured the problem 🙂

[@danmcneil7181]

Very good review of the RE Himalayan. Just to clarify, they are only carbureted in India, and fuel injected in rest of the world. Very popular in Europe, Australia, Asia and have a many positive reviews from actual owners. The other positive feature is the price. Almost no other manufacturer can compete , and they have a 3 year warrantee. Thanks and stay safe. 🏍👍🇨🇦

[@naws69]

they used to be carburetted now they're not after the newest emissions norms.

[@amalkumar2775]

In India, all bs6 models have fi as standard. Himalayan is with an fi now.

[@naws69]

@@amalkumar2775 ha malayali

[@mickfisher7513]

nope just got back its fuel injected in india

[@brianperry]

I believe this bikes primary reason for existence is off road 'mountain riding'. A few yers ago a friend rode an Enfield Bullet in the Himalayas. It was a 'Holiday' organised by a local company.( India) ....He said the scenery was spectacular but the ride very gruelling, This on a motorcycle whose primary function was road use. Enfield appear to have addressed this with a newer more dedicated model. He rides a Enfield Bullet in UK now, the same model he once climbed the Himalayan mountain range.

[@amalbraj2943]

Small correction. Old indian BS3 himalayans comes with a carburettor, newer models (BS4 AND BS6 from 2017 onwards) are fuel injected in all countries.

[@amyv.7531]

Harley riding girl here...you’re opening my eyes to a whole other world of bikes. Thank you for another great review!

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

Amy, check out Old man Ronin’s channel. He’s a Harley guy too, he has 4 or 5 of them. He’s got a Himmy too and loves it.

[@MostlyInteresting]

You are strong enough to put a bike on the center stand. Its 90% technique.

[@brianperry]

Yep, it it falls on top of you, you know your technique sucks.!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

😅😅😅

[@dasautogt]

Absolutely, it's just technique. Once you get the hang of it, practice, no problemo. 👍

[@CraigSNZ]

My wife who is 5'4 and light gets her gs500f onto the centre stand by concentrating her weight onto the right foot that is on the centrestand and then pulling the bike up to increase the weight downward onto the centrestand foot. She is literally standing on one foot on the centrestand with her left hand on the steering for stability and her right hand under the seat on a piece of frame pulling more weight downward onto her right leg with the left leg hanging in mid air.

[@dasautogt]

@@CraigSNZ well Doodle, just a quarter of an inch in it.....😁

[@ScooterintheSticks]

I purchased a 2022 Himalayan in January. The Pine Green version. You're observations about the motorcycle and in particular, the assessment of the "humble throttle" are dead on. My experience matches what you've described. The major differences are that I am almost 6'3" and I can put the motorcycle on the center stand! Thanks for sharing your experiences, I look forward to your videos.

[@ivanmdgdl]

Wow am amazed at how much you have grown on this channel by that i mean riding wise I have been watching you channel when you barely had 5k subs ! ! ... Keep up the great work ! ! ! ! ... Best luck and much success.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Thanks for sticking around!! 😃😃

[@TheRausing1]

This bike appeals to me (and clearly many others) in so many ways. Simple, affordable, comfortable, reliable... Royal Enfield is headed in absolutely the right direction.

[@taylorboone5201]

I've got a 2020 Himalayan and love it been on the TAT and other off roads what a Great bike There's so many things to set this bike up for off road trips.

[@derycklee5582]

I am without a bike after selling my ZX-6R in January, will love to see your sport bike reviews to help me decide to get back on two wheels. Keep up the fab work 👍🏻

[@adriansamuel58]

Love from Tamilnadu, India ❤

[@kishorevb8331]

Va thala innah thala

[@adriansamuel58]

@@kishorevb8331 😂🙌🏼

[@sanjaymurugasen3386]

Bro india himiliyan us la export pani use pana mudiuma?

[@mrjoneseastend]

Hi Doodle, always move the bike around on the left side, the same side as the side stand. Modern side stands either retract immediately when there is no weight on it or retract when you least expect it. The bike should always fall into and not away from you for better control. Centre stands are generally easy you just need to work on your technique. With your body facing the bike at the point where the fuel tank meets the saddle, hold the left handlebar grip and place your right hand on a bar at about waist height (slighty higher on the Himalayan), push the bike away from you slighty and retract the side stand. Push the centre stand down and ensure that both legs engage on the ground and lift your head up. Now take a breath, breathe out slowly and push the stand down whist at the same time lifting with your right hand. This technique works for all bikes I've come across in over forty years, the Himalayan is a breeze compared to a full size cruiser / bagger. Go on, you can do it.

[@mrjoneseastend]

Oops, I said right hand at waist height. I should have said grip a bar at approximately arm's length.

[@cisium1184]

When I went to Vespa Marietta to reserve my Himalayan (about 9-10 weeks ago) there was a red one in the showroom. It was the last Himalayan they had in stock and I wanted it but the sales guy said it had just been sold. I wonder if it's the one in your video. Anyway I've got mine now and it's brilliant. You do need to ride it offroad to get the full experience; it's kind of like the Land Rover of bikes.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Ahhh it must have been!! 😃

[@georgespalding91]

Purchased mine at Vespa M in April 2021. Considering a 3-4 month USA summer trip and wondering about all day comfort when loaded and power when loaded. Your thoughts?

[@georgespalding91]

That trip will be summer of 2022!

[@varuntyagi6116]

One correction. Carbureted Himalayan were discontinued a while back here in India. I think in 2017.

[@ashyy190]

Tbf Himalayan are still sold a lot in india

[@jamalgota895]

@@ashyy190 yeah carbureted version was discontinued in 2017 not the bike, it now comes with Fi

[@arlandgaylor]

Doodle, I love Royal Enfields actually they were a British machine, but became Indian around 1990. They are great bikes and many of the problems they were plagued with were fixed and now better bikes by far. Thumpers are just fun and look so cool. Enjoyed the video, keep up the good work. Lots of biker love from Austin tX

[@stephen6644]

Bro take credits

[@tmurrayis]

I did a 22 day motorcycle tour of Rajasthan India on a Himalayan. I am a heavy guy and that little 411 cc motor pulled me around no problems. It was a bit ponderous off road but not any worse than my KLR. Great little bike.

[@riverbum8721]

I was looking forward to your review and you delivered. The honesty is refreshing, nice job!

[@sergentcolon1]

A tip for moving any bike around, always stand on the same side as the side stand, if you catch it on something and it flips up you’ll have a major problem if you’re on the other side.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

The biggest unresolved debate in my comments section 🤪

[@murrayhyde4902]

Absolutely. Hip against left side of the bike. Move it about. Right foot is there to put sidestand up or down... Motorcycle learner test no.1.. even before you get to sit on the bike and turn it on. 😁

[@sspmoto]

Quickest way to drop a bike pushing it around is to push it with the side stand down. Always put the side stand UP so that you can lean the bike slightly towards you supported by your body weight (on your hip as stated in the comment above). Now you have control of the bike and will not likely drop it. If the side stand is down you can't lean it towards you, you wind up with it vertical and the second it leans away from you - even slightly you're done. It's going to the ground away from you - no way to catch it.

[@msims1250]

I really like the retro styling of the Himalayan.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Me too!!!

[@bcwilder7242]

i bought last week a Royal Enfield Interceptor. Not new. I never had a better Bike like this on. It is so smooth and cool to ride. i think the Himalayan is aslo a super good Bike. Nice video

[@Photofex]

It's not a Cafe Racer look, I would call it an industrial look. Have one and I love it!

[@sailipawar5371]

Being an Off country citizen ur videi and comments means a lot and vey helpful! Really!!!!!!!!!!

[@guri9255]

I too couldnt get the bike on the center stand at all in the beggining, but its all technique. Watching a few tutorials on youtube made me realize how its properly done;) Thanks for another awesome video, esspecially one with the himalayan, the lovely bike i own

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Ahhh as I was editing that I thought that! Technique > strength too often in life

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Thanks for showing us. I’ve been wanting to see one.

[@ejdtm]

Those lil red tubes are loctite. A must for bikes that are vibrate. Those Royal Enfield motorcycles have come along way and are an affordable way to get it motorcycling.

[@3dffarms784]

Right the red tubes are Loctite blue or medium strength.

[@SamtheoriginalClassic]

I'm glad you are full time on youtube. I love your videos.

[@spydie]

This is actually one of the shortest, if not THE shortest adventure or dual purpose bike in the 400cc+ range of bikes. Even the 300cc bikes (KLX300 and CRF300L) are 33.9-34.7 inches seat height. The Yamaha TW200 is about the same at 31.1, and the XT250 at 31.9, but the Suzuki DR200 is 33.3,the Kawasaki KLX230 is 34.8 and the KLX250 is 35", only the VanVan 200 is the only one shorter at 30.3. Of course we are talking dual purpose bikes which is comparable to most adventure bikes. You rode an adventure bike that is one of the shortest seat heights on the market.

[@estrella123ificatify]

Doodle - You've totally grown up ... motorcycle-wise ... since your S-40 days. You have far more cruising experience and confidence now. Keep it coming.

[@levigato125]

I have a Himalayan and the center stand is standard. I have those mirrors and they’re made by Double Take Mirrors. That switch is an enricher which Enfield says must be used when the bike is cold. My bike is cold blooded and needs 2-3 restarts.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Whoa!! Reptilian bike

[@NoOne-wk4gz]

You’re coming along just fine! Just always be yourself.

[@WadeQuick]

Great video, the Royal Enfield singles seem to have a loyal following, worldwide.

[@frodobaggins2852]

The parellel twins are awesome too

[@correykeen2956]

Another great video. I received my gentleman's gator Thursday, it's very nice and will come in handy on those early morning rides. Thank you again for supporting a great cause. One last thing, I take delivery of my 2021 BMW R1250 GS Adventure today, "SO" excited to start riding in Japan.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

YAY!!

[@johncourt9580]

Hi Doodle, I liked this review a lot, and we can always rely on an honest opinion from your highly respected channel. It's nice to have a girls aspect, with the increasing numbers of girl riders, they can relate to you. I like the looks and it's place in the mid power band, could be popular with beginners. I look forward to seeing anything you test drive, but I would love to see you test ride an electric motorcycle, because as strange as it seems, they will be our future!

[@johnferdon6525]

What a great review, simple, honest but very thorough. Well done, thank you. And so warm and inviting by the way, not some stiff snobbish review, bravo.

[@ruedayrueda]

Awesome review Doodle! I need to do my 5000 kms owners review on my Himalayan! Thanks for the tips on how to! I will do it in spanish, since I'm in the Dominican Republic.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

That’s where my family is from! 😃

[@ruedayrueda]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle That is awesome! Come to ride in the DR!

[@RallyGod]

Awesome video! We purchased one recently for my GF. Picked it up while we were out of state then rode it to the beach 115 miles. We both ended up riding it on the Oregon backcountry trails and back up to Seattle. Amazing to ride just for adventure or cruise. I'm 6'1 and plan on getting another for the two of us.

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

Cool review. I’ve always been intrigued by the RE bikes. Now go find an Interceptor 650 because that’s the RE that I’d buy.

[@ttrguy9952]

Great review Doodle!!! I love all of the Royal Enfield bikes. The Himalayan is huge in the Asian markets. It's the right size and can go just about anywhere. It's inexpensive and cheap to ride. Great job on this one Lady!!! 🙌👏🤙👌🖖✌👍👋🙂

[@krisschulthies9554]

Loved your video. I bought a 2020 Himalayan about a year ago in Utah- I think it was one of the first sold here and I love it. I'm a big old guy that likes to ride on and off road. So far it has carried me over anything I've had the guts to try. I'm an avid fly fisherman and I use it to take me to remote trout streams in the Utah mountains. I also enjoy the hundreds miles of desert dirt trails and roads just out my back door in Utah. If I could change anything about the Himalayan it would be to go from the five speed to a six speed tranny, not so much for a higher top speed although that would be nice, but I would like a slightly lower slow speed for some of the off road riding I do. Other than that it is a wonderful bike.

[@georgespalding91]

Plan to be in Utah on my Hym. Also avid ffman. Would you share ur fav mountain streams?

[@BartMassee]

just bought the same!! love it. sometimes shifting 3 to 4 is a bit clonky, other then that, dome some gravel, some rain, with full loading, and first oil change ar 300 miles. love it. Nice Channel!

[@BlackphoenixEntertainment]

Seems like a really cool bike. I do like a styling of it, it stands out. Looking forward to your other reviews.

[@JustJay133]

Greetings from Alabama. Just discovered your channel today, and I absolutely love it. Great work!

[@jorelplay8738]

Nice to see a good review on this bike, since most KZbinrs just crap on Royal Enfield without any explanation

[@luisdetomaso2224]

The only people who think this bike is good are people who can't afford anything better. It's literally about the worst ADV bike you can get by every measure except price

[@ronaldgordon8988]

@@luisdetomaso2224 I'm 78 and this bike suits my riding style just fine. 45 years ago would be a different story.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Dayum how do you really feel 😅

[@luisdetomaso2224]

@@ronaldgordon8988 Go test ride a Yamaha Tenere 700 or KTM 390 Adventure and then come back here and tell me that you like the Himilayan better

[@ronaldgordon8988]

@@luisdetomaso2224 Read my comment. 40 years ago I would be interested in those machines. Now I want what is better for me, not a better bike.

[@davidparsons5727]

Got your message. Glad you are safe. Waiting to hear about your Road Trips.

[@chrispalm5455]

Not my cup of tea but what a beautiful, old school look to that bike.❤️

[@marksmedley4369]

I have a convertible mini. Dropping the top on the way into work just gets me in a great mood. Going home with the top down relieves the stress of my work day so my wife doesn’t have to deal with a grumpy hubby. I can’t wait to get another bike.

[@ayoubalami2241]

Talking royale Enfield, i think you sould test the interseptor and the continental GT. Btw the sneak peeks made me excited about whats coming up un the Chan nel👌

[@notstevelam]

that bike is even heavier and slower lol.

[@ArchieKeen1]

@@notstevelam you have obviously never read or looked at the power of that bike lol

[@notstevelam]

@@ArchieKeen1 i literally have a gt650 lol.

[@HARMARSCH2]

Doodle, Nice review on the Royal Enfield Himalayan. I enjoyed it a lot. Have a great weekend.

[@sattijaan]

I have same model totally black with GPS in March 2021, beast bike

[@zealotbat]

You have come along way from your first posts......great job.

[@Nefariouz]

Thanks for the review Doodle 🙂 Quick question, isn't your stock Street Triple seat height taller than this bike? or is it just the width of the seating that makes it harder to get your feet on the ground? I ride a Street Triple as well and from memory, didn't have any major concerns on the Himalayan seat height (5'5)

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

No my bike is definitely not taller! 😅

[@nealeburgess6756]

Nice video Doodle. Good to see the bike from a small person's perspective. I am a 66 year old male of small build, not so strong as I used to be. So although I am not so good looking as you, my needs and interests are probably similar to yours. I liked the close up of the dash. Never realised they had a compass. However, I believe that the Indian market Himalayans also have petrol injection, not carburettors. Incidentally, my BMW K75 (1988) also has fuel injection with a choke lever. Good luck with your full time KZbin project.

[@ttrguy9952]

Test drive the new Triumph Tiger 850 and the Tiger 900 LOW. Awesome machines!!! Also try the Royal Enfield Continental GT. It's a beautiful cafe racer for $5800!!! Ride SAFE and BE safe Doodle!! 🙌🙌👏🤙👌🖖✌👍👋🙂

[@crazendisturbed]

I just bought the Himalayan last Friday. I rode it down from Albany to nyc. Going on the highway sucked because it seemed like everybody was overtaking you at 65+ mph. The whole time I was averaging 55. So far riding in the city wasn’t bad. It felt very tame. I haven’t had a passenger yet in the city. But I’ll have one soon when I have time with the weather being nice. It’s a much more comfortable ride than a 1000rr

[@johnokelly8166]

crazendisturbed Take a little care with running it in, change gear often and the bike will pay dividends. Just be aware it's a Long stroke single, a lazy engine but a great workhorse and decent two up. Enjoy the bike!

[@anindyabagchi27]

Doodle every girl that rides is cool, but you are super cool.

[@RUSTY-A-L]

Your videos are very well edited, entertaining and informative. The little red tubes are Loctite it prevents nuts from loosening.

[@beunbad]

Doodle is so beautiful!

[@aurindomborah6269]

We Himalayan owners are proud of our bikes♥️♥️it's a part of us

[@grandpag9974]

Royal Enfield bikes are for sale all over the USA. They are fuel injected bikes in India also.

[@simonthomas5367]

I never realised how cool those dials are at night! Awesome bike.

[@tahoehiker]

Bought my Himalayan just a couple months ago as a second bike. I like it so much I'm tempted to sell my CB500X.

[@mark.e.p]

Really? I was thinking of getting a Himalayan too. Sat on one recently and liked it, maybe l need to test ride?

[@fallinbing7291]

@@mark.e.p go for it!

[@billsoinski9136]

I traded my 2020 for a 2021. I can't say enough good about the cycle it's fantastic. It doesn't do anything great but it does everything really good

[@johnokelly8166]

@@mark.e.p There is no other way to do it! I first had a Test Ride of about 3hrs and I was convinced after about 40minutes. Get a Test Ride and give the bike a good work out!

[@michaelmaxwell568]

Great vid. Those little weird red bottles under the seat is heavy duty Loctite. When applied to the threads of nuts and screws, it keeps them from vibrating loose. Very appropriate and useful for any Royal infield motorbike.

[@ORflycaster]

I laughed at the sight of TWO bottles of locktite and then came down to the comments to look for like-minded viewers. Ironically, I had to scroll for quite a while just to find your comment.

[@4-n52]

That's saying something when he didn't want you in the picture. Maybe he didn't want to have to try and explain to the significant other he really was taking a picture of the motorcycle:) It is an interesting bike particularly for the price.

[@Boobtube.]

I thought the same thing. Why would anybody not want doodle in a picture they are taking of a bike.

[@brianperry]

Nice bike...whose the girl.!!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

🤪

[@MostlyInteresting]

Wives that's why. Mine would over look the bike in the foreground and ask sarcastically who was my new girl friend...

[@dasautogt]

😲 ..... A choke! Didn't think those things existed anymore. That was a good review Ms Doodle, looking forward to your following reviews. If the opportunity arose, could I vote for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. Thank you.👍🇦🇺 PS: closing in on 50k subscribers Doodle, a milestone.

[@mikehurley5052]

5 foot 3 inches with a inside leg of 31 inches, that is long legs, im 5 foot 5, inside leg 28. Centre stand is stock.

[@NewYorkCityonTwoWheels]

Hey Doodle - nice to see you chattin' about a Royal Enfield. I hope that you're healthy and well.

[@dkmichi]

My current and first bike is a Versys-X 300. It has a little less torque than the Himalayan (26 Nm vs 32 Nm or 19 lb.ft vs 23 lb.ft), but more power (40 HP vs 24 HP). The Versys is a little taller than the Himalayan (84,5 cm vs 80 cm or 33.3” vs 31.5”) and I’m only 5’8”, I can’t flat foot on both feet. But I managed to learn to ride it. So, definitely Himalayan is a good first bike. Maybe for 5’6” it’s already ok

[@cisium1184]

The Versys 300 is a brilliant bike. If I'd been able to test ride one before I'd put a deposit on a Himalayan, I'd probably have bought it instead. Maybe next bike.

[@johnstonewall917]

Not just a great video but a master class on how to make this type of video. Brilliant presentation, keep up the good work.

[@kevincraig8257]

the brackets up front are for carrying extra containers of fuel thats what I've seen anyway I suppose they would work for a # things we actually have a RE dealer 90 miles away need to go check them out I like the looks of them and they won't break the bank get 2 of them two REs that is they build several different models

[@jiturajdaulagupu2560]

You can mount trailpack for small luggage also.costs 34$ in india. Very useful.

[@44musher]

Bought a 2022 been riding bikes since 1977, this one is becoming my favorite, stable allowing me to ride easy and enjoy the scenery 80 mpg consistently 3k miles in 2 months,0 issues. Enjoy

[@Ball1501]

6:48 Just one observation. The center stand comes stock, or at least it did on mine in Brazil!

[@cg.maniac]

Center Stand and Side Stand both are stock on most bikes Made In India (if not on all). All the Royal Enfields have both stands as stock.

[@starscream1457]

@@cg.maniac yes.... Indians prefer practicality first.....

[@Papa_Kilo]

You make the bike look huge, I never realised how tiny you are. I'm 6'3 and the bike feels tiny to me which is a shame as I love the style. Thanks for the video 😊

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

😅

[@h2oman95]

Please review a Ural with sidecar, the ultimate adventure bike!🤪🤪

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

🤪😃

[@ihsanihsan3975]

Great video. Good information (real rider details), shots and just right video time.

[@richfromlondon3254]

Doodle! Did you say full time on KZbin? You quit your day job? That's very exciting!

[@MrPotatochips4]

Wow, I'd hate to see her KZbin her office work -- I'm not watching anyone do office work. Not even Doodle. But quitting would make good sense, to us her viewing friends.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Yes! 😃 if you made it to that part of the video you’re one of my MVP’s!

[@richfromlondon3254]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle hahaha! Congrats. You'll smash it 💪

[@byahetyovlogs9362]

That's the perfect bike for me. Watching from the Philippines. Ride safe

[@sleepyaage1]

Im actually pretty sure that the center stand IS standard.

[@johnokelly8166]

I own and ride a Himalayan and they are all fitted with a Centre Stand as standard.

[@abhijitkundu1879]

Thank you Suraj Singh for giving me as a present and borrowed from Continental GT ‘ s tool kit thank you 🙏

[@billsoinski9136]

Got to love the two bottles of loctite

[@johndavidwolf4239]

All single cylinder bikes need them in their tool kit. Red = semi-permeant, Blue = removable.

[@jeffferguson899]

@@johndavidwolf4239 not all single cylinder bikes. I have a crf 250l never needed loctite

[@johndavidwolf4239]

@@jeffferguson899 : I will assume you do all your work at a place where you have access to a torque wrench, not on the trail.

[@jimmin9802]

Amazing you r riding on the same rds i ride w no traffic! Lucky girl.

[@naws69]

now review the intercepter 650

[@bikingdayz958]

Got mine 2022 edition Himalayan recently and absolutely loving it.