Final Thoughts on the Royal Enfield Himalayan | Goodbye Scotland

[@bruceknights8330]

I traded in my Tiger 800 XRX and bought a Himalayan. I completely agree with your comments. You can wring its neck all day long and it just asks for more. It is perfectly happy pottering around but somehow encourages you to use your skills to get the most put of it. It makes perfect sense on the busy and potholed roads where I live on the Essex Suffolk borders and soaks up the central gravel lines or sunken ironworks that characterise the rural roads, whilst also being really easy in busy urban traffic. It's a great bike

[@jakespeed6515]

It sounds like it’s a Honda ANF125 best bike in the world.

[@malcolmrowland6438]

Great Sunday morning viewing with a cup of tea

[@FreddieDobbs]

Good morning Malcolm, have a great day!🙂

[@Valentine1313]

You're right on that point about smiles per mile, I had many bikes through the years, and when I think of it the most fun or smiles per mile I ever had was my Honda 50 when I was a teenager, I really wish I never sold that bike, great video again Freddie 🎉

[@FreddieDobbs]

I can totally understand this- the little Hondas in SE Asia- I have so many amazing memories on these. Zero stress and simple fun🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@volt8684]

Loved my fsie days hold so many memories

[@aspinaki]

" how many smiles per mile". million dollar truth. Love u Freddie. spec-sheet doesn't matter.

[@jefflambert8603]

A couple of Lads Using all the power of their Bikes on the Bypass near Here got Caught & were given 6 weeks Free lodgings in HMP .. I ride around on a 47 bhp Honda. Even though I have Had a Full Motorcycle Licence for Many Years. & I am more than Happy

[@WyreForestBiker]

Beautifully produced video series Freddie and Monika. ( Not sure who does what! ) I can only marvel at your skills at putting a story together ...well done.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Your outlook Freddie is that of a ' mature ' motorcyclist !.I've had well over 100 motorcycles in a lifetime of riding , from a Honda C50 to a Yamaha FZR1000 and they all had their virtues and loved most of them but the most enjoyable rides were on the less powerful ( and often much older ) ones .I recall with a group of mates riding the annual ACU 500 mile National Rally , most on largely modern bikes of greater than 500cc which was easy yet one was on a 50 year old AJS 350 with a modest 17 b.h.p ( a very robust and reliable thumper ) and rather like the parable of the tortoise and the hare , he never held anyone up and where most were knackered after the continuous journey, he was the most refreshed and used a fraction of the fuel and argued he could have done it over again !.

[@mysterybiker1717]

I picked up a 2023 himalayan two weeks ago and its my favourite bike of all time. It has shortfalls, power, brakes, uncomfortable seat, and a few quality issues but so much info on youtube, do your research before you buy and you know how to sort these. So many cheap accessories. Ive now fully accessorised, fixed brakes with ebc disc and sintered pads, dropped in tec camshaft (20% power increase for £169), new seat handcrafted from SAS seats North Wales for £70 cant recommend highly enough), now ready for some light trails. 105mpg during run in period.

[@Geshmaal]

My current bike is a Himalayan and it's probably my favourite bike that I've owned to date. Despite its relatively high weight for its power it's a playful bike, perhaps because as you point out you can push it at 100%! It is brilliant being able to throw it at any surface too and it'll have a good go. Main problem for me is after a few hours I find the seat excruciating! Also I love that literally any bike I buy next will feel incredibly fast by comparison.

[@DJPTEXAS]

I put 2 different seats from Hitchcocks Cycles on mine but settled on an expensive Corbin that is very comfortable... I could not ride with the stock seat... lol.

[@clroger4]

Yes mine is a great little tractor😂

[@leftymadrid]

Scotland, unique, special place, and the people as well!!

[@thisveterancan]

You're right Freddie, smiles per mile all the way! Awesome adventure

[@MsWorkboots21]

This is the thing about all the RE's - none of them are "best in class" on paper, but they're all in their own way uniquely *loveable*. I'm definitely looking for a Himalayan as a winter hack to pair with my Interceptor. I'm a Scot living on the south coast of England and thinking of riding the Interceptor home to Glasgow in September to visit old friends. Of course I'm worried about the weather, but also fatigue, being in my mid-60s and unused to longer trips. I used to do it in a oner in the car without thinking about it, but the last time left me exhausted. I'll need to break it in two (at least). Anyway thanks for the blog Freddie. Slainte!

[@903lew]

Planning a tour from Sweden back to see my Uni friends in Scotland and if I take the ferry to Harwich I’d say make it a two-day affair. No fun riding after dark and there are quite a few things to see on the way.

[@DirkGentley42]

I'm a similar age and now mainly do smaller trips. Like you I'd like to tour further (like in the old days!). I'd b inclined to break up the trip into,say, 200 mile days. I know that doesn't sound much but i know I'm not as used to it or as sharp as i used to be. I'm planning on building up to longer trips by doing day rides locally, while also building up my endurance (i have health issues). This will also help me iron out any niggles regarding kit. A slightly damp glove/foot is ok for a short while but becomes a right pain on a long haul. Your interceptor is a more forgiving bike than mine, so good for a long cruise.

[@JJohnson1340]

We are each to his own , but I rode my old Harley to Scotland last year . Loaded up And wild camped for 10 days , 2500 mile round trip .. taking in all the coast and Skye … I had such a great time .. I went in April had 20 minutes of rain in 10 days. No hassle finding incredible places to camp . The whole trip just cost me fuel and the food I bought and cooked myself . I never knew what was around the corner .. I had no schedule. Bliss

[@igniaulfsborg8946]

Whatever bike he’s currently sitting on is the best bike he’s ever ridden.

[@dinomalta712]

YOU have been Bitten! I got my himmy in 2018, didn't get to ride her much ,due to serious illness, (Pancreatic Cancer) and 2 years of weakness mainly due to the Chemo Therapy, and another year building muscle and strength. So I bought a 350 Classic, a bit easier to manhandle! Just could not part with "LAYLA" My Himmy, still a joy to ride, so takes turns with"RUBY" the Classic, people can't believe I am 73 and a half, and still riding, IT IS what keeps you going, I may not go touring, but still enjoy riding,My Wife now has the bug, but no desire to ride Biguns, She passed her licence here in Malta , and can ride 125's . She has a Puegeot Speedfight Scoot, and a Malaguti Dune ADV 125, which will give the Enfields a race without disgrace! I would recommend anyone to try a Himmy, Test one or borrow a mates, disappointment is only for the BORING! Cheers, DINO and PANDA .

[@tenpole41]

I have a himalayan great bike but i broke my shoulder last year and my arm isnt right..so frustrating! Im glad you spoke favourably.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhh sorry to hear it. I hope you get back to 100% soon💪🏼

[@lauriebloggs8391]

What a brilliant little film. Just beautiful...............

[@yellownev]

A lovely watchable mini series that promotes biking Scotland and the Himmy perfectly thank you. I’ve a himmy just over two years now and done about 12k on it ( I have other bikes) it’s taken me on a LEJOG and side to side as well as the south coast the lakes, and wales every trip is an adventure. Cheap to buy, cheaper to run. It’s a bike for all roads and a proper adventure bike that can take you anywhere. I love mine and have trips in my head to do and redo …. Just say you dont have to rag it everywhere, you can and it’ll take it but the art of Himmying is the pootle, it’s absolutely about the journey a bit a about the destination and a lot about the company.

[@Svlogs011]

Those mountains and roads and the bike riding and the music altogether makes this video so beautiful!

[@KyloNight]

I loved following this adventure. No one does motorbike vids like you, absolutely fantastic! Like mini movies! So glad you enjoyed the tour and thanks for giving me some inspiration.

[@JohnAbellanosa12]

stuart fillingham also does videos on motorbikes and i enjoy them very much aswell. I recommend u watch one of his videos

[@KyloNight]

@@JohnAbellanosa12 thanks, I’ll check him out 👍

[@garymack411]

I'm glad you get the Himalayan, Freddie. I'm lucky enough to call The Lecht and Cairnwell Pass in the video my local roads with my Himalayan. Perfect bike for around here and yes, it is also a mule, I'm just back from 3500 miles to Norway and Sweden and it never missed a beat.

[@Flobb1t]

The roads around Braemar, my local roads, some of the best scenery in the world, and those twisties, the reason I fell in love with bikes.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Love the series Freddie - Scotland is stunning whatever the weather 🥵☔️😀👍

[@economicalrides]

Hi Freddie, thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us all. The fact that you ended up doing it on a Himalayan in the end made it all the more interesting for me ! I completely concur with your opinion of the Himalayan. I have wanted one since they first came out but circumstances meant that it was only in April of this year that I finally got around to buying one. So I've had many, many years to get excited about the Himalayan, hours of KZbin videos watched and yet somehow, the new Himalayan has still managed to exceed those high expectations, built up over a prolonged period of yearning to own one. It's just a go anywhere, do anything motorcycle. It's so versatile. I call it the Swiss Army knife of motorcycles, or indeed the Land Rover Defender of motorcycles ! It has already rendered my scooter obsolete. All errands and emergency shopping runs are done with the Himalayan these days. It's great fun to ride on the road and more capable than I am off-road ! With the hard panniers fitted, you have so much carrying capacity, it just adds so much versatility to this already versatile motorcycle. Unless you intend to cross continents in a few days, using only the Autobahn, it has sufficient performance for any kind of trip and on the current model I find the oft criticised seat to be extremely comfortable. It's just a cracking bike to have in your fleet, to jump on without worrying about it. Ride it anywhere, leave it anywhere. Let it get dirty, it won't get upset ! I absolutely love mine and in a way I am kicking myself slightly for not getting one sooner. Having said that, the screen and seat are significantly improved on the later models, so it probably wasn't such a mistake to wait after all. Thanks Freddie, a beautiful video as always ! Must have been fun standing by the roadside in the pouring rain to film the group passing by, time and again 😝 We appreciate your sacrifice ! ER.

[@manabouthouse]

Just returned from my trip to Scotland back to the midlands. Smile per mile on my Tmax 560 was 100% Scotland is a beautiful place to visit

[@FreddieDobbs]

On a Tmax- brilliant!!🙂

[@stephennewell6628]

Great little trip Freddie, living in the Lakes with easy access to Scotlands open roads with the best scenery and lack of traffic is wonderful, and I fully agree with your thoughts, just don’t tell everyone! 😁

[@MaxUtley]

Very happy to hear this appraisal because I am currently in Italy and heading to England to buy either an Interceptor or Himalayan - With 4-5 grand for a good Interceptor or 2-3 grand for a Himalayan. As I live overseas and have other bikes, and don’t really have anywhere to store a bike this review is timely and informative. Going on marketplace and will get one. So if anyone has one to sell for cash please PM me.

[@songkok7hitam]

I love you Freddie, ride safe.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really appreciate it🙂🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@sanatandharma4435]

Excellent Freddie, great trip for all. Many thanks.

[@mikereed7887]

I part exchanged my 650 V Strom and bought a Himalayan . Absolutely love it !!!!! . Iv'e had the bike for a week now and covered 754 miles on it , on Backroads , Dual Carriageways and on the Motorway . A brilliant little bike .......😏👍

[@peppe9688]

Would you go back to your VStrom? What.do you miss most of the Suzuki?

[@mikereed7887]

@@peppe9688 ..,no I downsized

[@DirkGentley42]

Hi Mike. Now the honeymoon is over, do you feel the same way? I'm curious as I'm debating whether to make a similar move. Ta

[@mikereed7887]

Hi Dick , I'm still on 'honeymoon' 😉..Do I still feel the same way ?.... definitely...I don't regret the decision I made . The Himalayan is a great little bike with a peach of an engine . Granted , it's not fast ,but it will get you to your destination. The only way your going to find out is to take one for a decent spin . Only then will you know whether it is for you or not . Cheers 👍

[@theonlyredspecial]

I’d rather be riding a bike at 80% than 100%. Easier on the engine and you always have a bit on hand for getting yourself out of trouble / overtakes etc. at the end of the day whatever floats your boat !

[@allseeingotto2912]

I’d say it would be exhausting to ride a bike flat out everywhere.

[@Metalguitarpete]

It’s so much safer to have a little surplus power up your sleeve. So much marketing BS around these days about low powered bikes. 20 odd BHP is no fun if you’re sandwiched between 2 HGVs in the pouring rain

[@theonlyredspecial]

@@Metalguitarpete Ive been there I agree ! I wasn't really having a pop at Freddie about the comment. I just always feel its nice to have power on hand, even if you aren't using it all the time. There is this weird mentality in some groups (well its weird to me) that with every bike you have to be using 100% of the power to get the best out of it, but ive been riding for 35 years and never felt that. I have never owned a Royal Enfield, but these engines are quite basic, so I would raise a concern of pushing such a basic single cylinder engine at 100% so frequently. Then again I have always ridden bikes with a lot of mechanical sympathy. Having some extra horsepower and torque on hand in reserve to get out of a situation has saved me quite a few times over the years. I always found spending a bit of time setting up the suspension and brakes was just as important when having fun on b roads.

[@lucifersheadscarf6988]

I would agree with the thoughts here.

[@iamahappybunny7640]

@@Metalguitarpete im not anti Royal Enfield and its hard to be with the price as they are cheap, but my friend had one and he was riding the balls off it every weekend to keep up with us and the engine needed a lot of work in the first year. I think Royal Enfield are a bike you need to be in the right group with as they are seriously underpowered, but charming in their own way. Riding one of these flat out in company with people on a Ducati for instance, is going to be painful, for you and the bike and your wallet.

[@markrobertson5305]

Life can be very fast and full with work and other responsibilities. So a bike that is a little happier to be slower helps me take life at a more relaxed pace. Where i can look at everything around me. I live near Oban. Thoroughly enjoyed your videos. And i definitely picked the right bike in the Himalayan. I'm so pleased you have discovered and appreciated it too.

[@FL-PHILLIP]

Love to hear this as a Himalayan owner. This trip is definitely going on my to-do list. Beautiful work w editing and production...loved it!

[@ScooterintheSticks]

You've highlighted the paradox of the Himalayan. On paper it just seems lacking in so many ways. But to ride it, something unexpected is there. I've had my Himalayan for two years and while it is so different than the Vespa scooters and W650 in my garage, it is fun in a manner that defies description. I'm glad I could hear you illuminate some of what has eluded me. Thank you for that. And for the wonderful ride in Scotland.

[@snake81216]

Smiles per mile....i like that view

[@c0583094]

That's 1 heck of a video Freddie. Really inspirational . I have to say you have taken a painstaking effort .

[@ExeterCenturion]

Loved the Himmy, but loved the Meteor 350 even more :)

[@BMCMOTOUK]

Great series, Freddie. I'm fortunate enough to have the Highlands on my doorstep, and I should really make more use of it!

[@stonemarten1400]

Likewise, but sadly as you know it’s so much busier than it was even 20 years ago and the NC500 is far less pleasurable. I just returned today from a trip to the Highlands and had impatient drivers pushing me all the way around the bends, just not safe for a small capacity bike.

[@81craw]

Yeah forget going a ride to certain parts of Scotland at the weekends when they weather is nice z last time I rode to applecross it was a Saturday and I didn’t even stop , it was like sauchiehall street. So busy now.

[@BMCMOTOUK]

@@stonemarten1400 your so right about it being more busy these days. I was in Bramar last year, exact spot that Freddie filmed and it was heaving. The trip back down to Edinburgh was very heavy with traffic and it was flowing at a snails pace.

[@BMCMOTOUK]

@@81craw spot on, I much prefer to do it on a day off during the week!

[@stonemarten1400]

@@BMCMOTOUK Try exploring the Borders mid-week; really love it down there.

[@motoscreenzllc4433]

Great perspective! Thank You

[@jamesmathews243]

Freddie... you are the Bob Ross of motorcycle reviews.

[@teneretraveller8980]

Everything you could want from a motorbike trip. Simply fabulous. Thanks for sharing. Safe, happy travels 👍

[@garethjones6672]

Totally agree Freddie, smiles per mile is the way to go

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Just did my first trip on my Himalayan. Loved it but was very wet so got damp and as was with tent had to take it easy. As my first bike wasnt a bad choice! Sure if I have issues or eventually want something bigger it hasnt cost a fortune to get going. The wet Uk weather is my next challenge. (Lucky the campsite had a tarp n dry area for packing up).

[@EpicTyme]

Awesome video Freddie, great trip I very much enjoyed this series.

[@millsonwheels4528]

I believe this will be my next bike! Loved the series freddie

[@hughphillips1427]

What a great adventure, thank you for sharing.

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Freddie, Scotland is a fantastic place to ride, I've toured there when the weather has been glorious and not so glorious but always loved every minute of it. You take a chance and hope for the best like anywhere in the UK .....

[@rabukan5842]

"How many smiles per miles it gives you..." Ah, the romantic poet in you Freddie. An equal sentiment for your next postcard to Monica. :)

[@antonoat]

Really loved this series of films Freddie, it was great! Ride safe 👏👍😀🏍

[@nigelmorley5099]

Great video, Freddie. Thank you 🙏 👍

[@norberts_favorite_landscapes]

well Freddie, this was once again a beautiful experience to watch. youre way of transporting the story, the emotions, the presentation of a bikes soul is outstanding. man i would love to go with you for a ride. you are a special guy! thank you for your work and all the beauty you show us. best regards Norbert

[@halohalomotomoto]

This is how I feel about my 2023 V7 special. It’s definitely under my skin. Cheers! 🎉

[@trooper64428]

Nice. Thanks for sharing the journey. 👍

[@joshuajames1720]

Brilliant trip, keep it up 💪

[@p.a7817]

Just saw that amazing video.I'm from the north of Spain and I'm searching for a new bike after a break of few years,due to a hip replacement surgery.I mostly would ride small country roads,may be some dirt roads,(easy ones). I really like Royal Enfield motorcycles,the Classic look,they have character and they don't cost lots of money.I don't know why ,but there is not a single bad opinnion about the Hymalayan 411,not a single one.People like you or another channels that I follow that I think they think on motorcycles the same way I do.Even very critical people who ride powerful modern bikes,everybody says the same,that motorcycle is special.Makes me wonder. I have doubts because of the 24 H.P,that may be enough,never thought before about low power bikes,my first choice was the Interceptor 650 but I'm afraid of being too vended on my knees,riding position bothers me a lot.I'm 1'86 cm (boots on)240 pounds,I don't like the feeling of big guy riding circus monkey bike.I'm considering also the Benelli 502 C which is a different type of bike,but with great leg position,no off road at all.I guess I have a total mess 😂😂😂I must decide with wisdom.Anyway ,congratulations for the Channel,you do a wonderful job,one of the best channels I've ever seen.

[@mikedall9527]

Absolutely nailed it there Freddie. Eloquent and accurate as usual. These bikes are a perfect "Fit" for today's back roads whether in the UK or Europe. I loved this video....... being a Scot, I couldn't really help it. Wonderful stuff. Please keep it coming.

[@michaelrlauder]

Great little 'mini series' Freddie. Thanks for sharing the experience. Many years since I visited Scotland but hope to go again soon. It's a long way from Australia but who knows?

[@davejohnson2051]

Fantastic trip Freddy, you have become my go to for bike adventures now

[@danielmcneil3004]

Thanks for sharing this adventure,Freddie. I’ve never ridden a Himalayan, but I’d like to and I’ve read numerous reviews of the bike from people who share your positive reactions . The bike seems to grow on people and they fall in love with it. Beautiful scenery in Scotland. Another destination on my bucket list. Cheers, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@rick6738]

You can all sum it up really good! Love the you tell everything. The music and the video together sums up the atmoshpere! Awesome

[@Mjbiker83]

Nice videos Freddie! Riding, filming and editing it yourself 👏🏻

[@lord.onk99]

Fab photography Freddy, well done.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@giuseppebassini9170]

Top of the top, you must write a book with all your motorbike experience👌👌👌

[@dochonk961]

Again, a very nice and informative video. Even if guided tours are not my thing. Scotland is worth a visit.

[@ratjaw75]

Another stunning video. Thank you for making it. Hope you get your Triumph up and running soon.

[@danielben-avraham1539]

Interesting perspective that few of us have, after owning a fire breathing Kawasaki H2 triple, a Ninja, a Goldwing and many other fast bikes along the way, I realized that it is infinitely more fun owning a motorcycle where you can ride it nearly wide open on the back roads without killing yourself, than riding a bike that you can only safely ride it at 10% of its capability. I learned this while riding a 100cc road bike in South America, it was fun getting 100mpg while running the streets and back roads at full throttle. I decided to buy the Himalayan, because it gave me the ability to ride it at 80% most of the time, it is very fuel efficient, heavy, stable, and enough power to maneuver and pass other vehicles quickly, and I have no worries of it spinning the rear tire or going vertical on me while passing another vehicle at 80-100kmph. My son learned that lesson when he bought a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R. An insane 1,400cc bike that does 300kmph in 18 seconds. He finally sold it because as he said, it was just far too dangerous in Miami where it rains nearly every afternoon.

[@petemcclelland9067]

Club med with bikes! Great video and profound insights, love ya work

[@marktorbay]

That was perfect for a relaxing Sunday morning 😎👍

[@Hertfordshire_Biker]

Great that you loved the bike so much. I imagine the extra 20% the Interceptor has would be useful two up though....

[@pavanchahl1039]

I am with you Freddie. Bought the H. Loved it. Then bought a Ducati Multistrada. Getting rid of the Ducati. The H is staying. It make me smile.

[@MentatOfDune]

Great video series. Looked like a fantastic trip, even with the dodgy weather. Must do that trip myself sometime soon.

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Fantastic tour around Scotland Freddie thanks for taking us along! I must agree with you on what defines a great bike tho I would say it’s impossible to define? The great fell walker Alfred Wainwright summed it up perfectly once when he was asked what he’s favourite mountain was? He’s reply was “the one am on?”in other words all of em! I think it goes without saying that the Himalayan isn’t the fastest kid on the block BUT BOY CAN IT WORK Where speed isn’t the Answer! Brilliant video 👍🏻😎

[@Cruising_the_Dash]

On a more positive note than my last comment, i couldn't agree with yiu more regards yiur comments on the 'mule' as we also call ours. We have two currently parked up in Idaho after doing 9500 miles ladt year in the US. Chiefly dirt trails. I was the biggest cynic but i had to eat humble pie. Next year, they'll head south to Central America. 9500 miles they did in 9 weeks and didnt miss a beat. Basically point and go..👍🏍️🏍️

[@fleptorabrady9220]

I'm heading out to Connemara - inisbofin - Westport - Achill taking in Louisburgh drive in 2 weeks on my heinkel. Can't wait.

[@stevefleming4450]

So 3 things... 1. Scotland is truly beautiful. 2. Bikers are.... bikers.. thats a good thing. But 3...who would have thought you would fall for a Himmy... most Himalayan owners learn to appreciate thier little work horse. I know i do. Great stuff as always Freddie and yes.... i am jealous.

[@allanhughes7859]

Just love your words I find the little V.F.R. 400 the same you can push it to the limit without killing yourself I am about to by a Honda silver wing for touring yep a Silver wing that old no tax no mot etc etc but I love it !! Keep up the good work you are a\pro at what you do Freddie !! Thanks for your hard work !!!

[@tonyhalliday1603]

Hi Freddie, greetings from Brittany 😁 wherever you go you are a one off mate and completely watchable. My wife doesn't get it, not sure I get it but I'm hooked. I think maybe you are just a nice genuine person and there are not many of those about. Best wishes to you and M and keep on keeping on. Ride safe, Tony.

[@MrJpb2000]

Really enjoyed this & your other videos. Keep up the great work 👊😎👍

[@RicardoBryanOfficial]

Hope you'll buy the Himalyan as your second bike. Great content, too bad it was such a short episode. Thanks Freddie and keep up!

[@FreddieDobbs]

This or the Scram 411 would be a very good second bike, because they’d open up an off roading element, too. I’m tempted🙂👌🏻

[@RicardoBryanOfficial]

@@FreddieDobbs Out of the two I would pick the Scram 411.

[@Shinysideup]

I’d go scram 411 rather than Himalayan it’s a better looking bike and a bit lighter. Although the new triumph speed 400 looks amazing especially if it goes as good as it looks.

[@SuperDannyboy1974]

Great little series Freddie definitely smiles per miles is the answer !! 😃

[@adam-qf2vz]

hey Freddie...Last weekend I did the enfield slide school on a modified Himalayan.....I was super impressed with the bike....im on the lookout for a cheap one.....its a super little bike..... great series of videos....thanks as always

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Brilliant video again Freddie ,smiles per mile I feel the exact same way about my t120 ,I been riding 50 yrs my days of big adventure bikes and sports tourers are gone I get more fun from my Triumph than I ever did for my BMWs or the jap bikes,thanks for sharing 👍

[@huguesdepayens1070]

Freddie, an absolutely stunning series of videos. Beautifully shot, tons of information and proving once more that whatever bike one has is the best bike for the job because it yours. I never seen you wearing the midge net Freddie, was it not too bad?

[@768509]

I agree with you when you say you can push the bike to its limits and really enjoy it. I've had many bikes in the past from across the spectrum from mopeds to superbikes. But the ones I've enjoyed the most are the ones that I could really thrash. My current road bike is a Triumph Street twin, which gets a regular thrashing and leaves me grinning for the rest of the day. Anyway I love the Himalayan and will hopefully get one soon.

[@Jagshemasher]

I think you nailed it - its way more fun (and less stressful) wringing every last ounce from a lower powered bike than having to be very careful with the throttle of a high powered bike. With the former you know its not going to get away from you. With the latter you are always worried that one slight slip and its going to go down and incur a lot of expensive damage.

[@jainambhavasar3354]

Glad u enjoyed Himalayan ! Waiting for your review on the new Triumph-Bajaj Speed 400 and Speed 400X !!!

[@kevindarkstar]

And the Himalayan 450 liquid cooled 😊

[@IamLegion]

that is available only in India, r8?

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m really excited to see how these new Triumphs compare to the Enfields. The Indian bike manufacturing is going from strength to strength💪🏼💪🏼🙂

[@kevindarkstar]

@@IamLegion I seriously doubt it, it would be a missed opportunity for enfield to limit it to just the home market, mind you they sell something like 1.8 million bikes in India, but I really think it will be a global release 😁

[@volt8684]

You talk the same about the Himalayan as my vstrom 650. After it’s warmed up, I thrash it and it feels so good whereas a powerful bike it’s a mind game with the throttle. I tried the Himalayan and just didn’t do it for me except the sound. Good we all different. Makes me yearn for Scottish visit.

[@Splendid_Badger]

I'm glad ive got one in my back garden ready for after MOD 2 next week :D

[@paulrea1148]

Your cinematography, eye for what looks good and general presentation of everything around biking is annoyingly brilliant! TBH you deserve your own biker top gear show. Keep up the good work! PS also also ordered the hood jeans for me and the MRs and got to say they are great, sooo comfortable!

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Brilliant video Freddy I'm in the process of moving to Scotland at the moment it's where my family are originally from right back, I had a Himalayan for 500 miles before it got rejected for a full refund under or consumer rights, unfortunately I experienced the bad side of Enfield ownership, mine had a seized rear swing arm, abysmal brakes, twisted yokes, bent forks, miss aligned headlight and clips on the fuel overflows missing amongst other issues I also had the brake light switch fail which was then replaced with a new one, which then failed within 30 mins and lead to me very nearly getting rear ended, all on a brand new bike, I ride alot of classic Nortons so am used to poor brakes but there's no reason for the modulation to be so bad on them, my 1967 Norton 650ss which I've used as a daily for 4 years and 4 winters has far better brakes. I also had Corrosion issues which was a shame. I think rather than putting tech on them they should concentrate on getting the reliability there so far into the production run off a bike these things should be sorted. The dealer I bought it from totally agreed and took it back for a full refund with no issue, I've heard others not being so lucky and a few where engines have completely let go. Mine also had condensation in the clocks as many do. It's a shame as it's a correct step for companies to go back to a more basic bike and especially a longer Stroke but the basic bits have to work. Dad and I also had problems with two KTM 390 Adventures at 147 and 269 miles full off issues especially with the displays which I had hundreds off other people messaging me over who had the same issue, KTM don't even cover the displays now in the warranty. In all the motorcycles I've bought those are the only 3 we have had to reject. I really hope Enfield sort the issues out on for the 450 as they could be a really brill bike but the basics must work as expected.

[@mongrelmotorsports]

Your video on the Scram 411 helped convince me to try one. I can echo your sentiments on the Himalayan platform. It is a bike that has 'just enough' power. It is not powerful, but you really aren't going to regret that it doesn't have more. It's a Goldilocks bike; not too much or too little, just right.

[@Backtoreality1873]

Superlative Freddy. Nice job sir. Nice job.

[@BladeRicsi]

Hey Freddie, I watched your Scotland trip, and I was wondered on the guy who ridden the ducati diavel. He did whole the trip on- and offroad, wet and dry, together with more offroad capable machines. I have maxium respect for him

[@mantarayal]

Loved this Freddie. Beautiful shots and some thoughts about motorcycling that I'm sure will be shared with many others. Lots of bikes, used in different places for different reasons, likes and dislikes. I seem to always come back to bikes that are smaller and lighter with a shape that can fit a carrier on the back to cope with a small backpack and rolled-up tent. Maybe a tank bag for...wine :) In my true traveling days, looking back, a bigger, faster, heavier bike would have ruined all of my adventures. Now I'm thinking the new Honda scrambler (just saw fitted with a Vance and Hinds to get rid of the awfulness - and it looked awesome and sounded wicked). And the new Triumph scrambler. On these, or the Himalayan, I would happily tour/travel pretty much anywhere. B roads and trails are where it's at anyway. For me!

[@noahnoahnoahnoah]

Really enjoyed these videos Freddie and can’t wait for my turn with the Highland Scramble in September!

[@briseypops]

Loved these videos Freddie. You summed it up perfectly for me...Much better to ride a slow bike fast, than a faster bike slowly! I have an RE Classic 350. I love it. Not gonna win any land speed records but it's a bag of fun. Safe riding. When you coming to LA? Wanna ride the PCH for a bit? You can stay at our house.

[@triumphthunderbird1]

As ever, cracking wee series of clips. While Enfield's are not for me, I get the dialled down vibe. I have toured Scotland countless times and for mainland UK the west coast is the very best. Northern Ireland just edges it for me, particularly the Antrim Coast Road. There are other hidden gems in the UK too. I'm heading over to former East Germany for RocketDays later in the week on the Rocket 3 TFC. I think the weather is going to be similar to what you encountered - a steady 800 miles in the rain to the event - joy of joys!

[@borger2109]

Thanks for uploading this vid. Loved the complete series! (Just came from Islay (Feis Ile) and Skye myself but I'm taking a Himalayan into the Indian Himalayan next September. Thanks to your experience I'm convinced that I'll be riding a decent bike thru Kashmir & Ladakh! Cheers!

[@SherKhan-b1kes]

Totally enjoyable as ever Freddie. It seems RE might have a slightly more powerful water-cooled 450cc Himalayan in the pipeline. That could help people bridge some longer motorway hops from next year on…..

[@KimmoJaskari]

Sorry bout the camera damage! But great set of videos, I enjoyed seeing a little bit of Scotland. Will have to go ride it myself one of these days.