Full Send On The Royal Enfield Himalayan | Rally Time!

Chris enters his local rally on a standard Royal Enfield Himalayan, this really put the 450 adventure bike to the test.
#royalenfield #royalenfieldhimalayan #himalayan450

[@andik.4235]

Wait a second. A guy who liked the old Himalayan likes also the new one? Interesting. And cudos to the 450 Himi, as it not only looks like it is built like a tank, but delivers even in situations that are a bit beyond the scope for what an adventure bike has to be capable of.

[@Wahhrun]

He’s not the only one I had old Himalayan got the new

[@Driftuner]

as an ex-enduro racer i have to say, getting this thing in the top 40 on stock susps, either this bike is way better than we think or you are a monster of a rider cuz gaaaawd dayum son! Top 40 on a Himi?!! Jeeeeeeesus!!!

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

I’m 65 now and have ridden mountain trails in the Pacific Northwest of the US, road raced, and owned and ridden MANY sport bikes, dirt bikes, and dual sports. I currently ride a 701 because of its relatively light and has plenty of power. I state this not because I’m proud of everything, but rather I feel very fortunate and privileged to have had all of those experiences. A bike like the Himalayan is appealing to me because a day is coming when the Husky will be too much and the Himi would allow me to continue in something I love. Heck… it hassles me now ! It’s the Leatherman of motorcycles.

[@varun2250]

Himalayan 450 weighs more than Husqvarna 701.

[@Chooky88]

Kudos to you. I'm 55 and nice to know in 10 years I'll still be looking for trails. I'm in between my 2020 Vstrom 650 and my next bike.

[@turk59]

@@varun2250it’s not all about weight. Seat hieght and power delivery come into play as one gets older also. Maybe as you get older it will make more sense to you.

[@varun2250]

@@turk59 Oh, the issue here is about laid back, linear power delivery. I assumed OP was talking about weight of the motorcycle. I get it now.

[@axellness]

PNW native here. I ride a 701 supermoto, and just pre-ordered this 450. Super excited to add it to the stable.

[@backontwowheels9469]

I dropped my 3 day old Himi 450 on the Bridgestone trail at the ABR. It was the first time I had done any off road riding, the guy behind ran over my leg but I finished the trail without any further incident, well chuffed and it was still good to ride home on the Sunday. Waiting to get its first service done and hopefully find some more trails near me

[@varun2250]

Ran over your leg? And nothing happened? Which motorcycle was he riding?

[@backontwowheels9469]

@@varun2250 Well I had some bruising, he was on another dirt bike. He pulled it back and I think he may have been one of the guys that stopped and helped me get the bike up, while others were riding past. There is a video of it on KZbin

[@risingphoenix1187]

Now that is what you call a true enduro test on a Himi. 😂 Epic! 👍🏿

[@navedalam9333]

Adam Riemann, Itchy Boots and this video. All the marketing the Himalayan will ever need.

[@Roxak]

Itchy boots 😂

[@Pedrriiiiiiii]

​@@Roxak She's cool asf

[@Roxak]

@@Pedrriiiiiiii you are welcome to find her cool asf… I don‘t… She is naive, can‘t ride bikes (even though she rode thousands of KM‘s - unbelievable) and she should take care of herself unless she wants to get hurt real bad one day… Insecure riding and touring the world off road is a high stakes gamble.

[@Yvolve]

@@Roxak She bought a factory 411 and rode it from the factory in India to the Netherlands. She is now going a trip on an 80's XT600. What have you done in your life?

[@Roxak]

@@Yvolve well what have you done first of all, i‘m not a fan of bragging with some one elses achievements and i never said she hasnt achieved anything - read again, it‘s my opinion and that‘s it.

[@clique53]

Love it….. the abuse you put the Himi through, worth it for a great advert for Royal Enfield 🤘🏻🏁

[@ravivaishster]

The original Himalayan was developed as an India-only adventure bike to tackle rough trails in the Himalaya mountains - "the roof of the world" and the toughest highest terrain imaginable. After successful test rides in the unforgiving mountains that lent the bike it's name RE management then decided to unleash the Himalayan on the world...

[@davidkendall1614]

“Almost lost my fingers…but posted some good times”! Love this guy. Next up, Chris races a Roman chariot in the ISDE. “Hey…it’s got TWO wheels” 🤷‍♂️

[@johnharris7353]

Same here!

[@geofftheriddler]

Usually a bike only becomes iconic in hindsight - this thing has done it pretty much at release!

[@GordieTaylor-r6e]

Fantastic video Chris, you rode the wheels off the Himi, amazing riding style. That bike could shift !!! Didn't know about "Bike World" until I found this video, looks like my type of channel(Super). I'll spread the word in Northern Ireland.✊ Love the Rallies and the relaxed friendly people that compete🙌

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@GordieTaylor-r6e good to have you, thanks for the support.

[@STARK50]

Loved the fact that Indian bikes are loved by everyone!

[@bencluroe4183]

Great video Chris giving the Himi some love, I think we can all agree the biggest difference between the bikes on that day was you, no? Not sure id flatter the bike like that 😂

[@simonthomas5367]

Hardcore buddy! Seriously impressed by this bike.

[@skotty1962]

This may be my next bike. But at 61 probly won't be thrashing it like this but good to know it can take it.

[@antapps]

Good Choice. I rode one last month. Had a great time

[@BlackThor15]

Awesome video Chris! I'm yet to find someone that has put the Himi through some hardcore proper testing! Well done you & BW team! 👍👍

[@fueledbypassion5558]

Bought it few months ago, This motorcycle has been a great companion 🙌🏼

[@AndrewSmith-hy8gl]

Absolutely brilliant Chris, so well done - mega star stuff 😀👋👍

[@BillyBoblovesthedirt]

My first thought was Bark Busters. Essential on any bike ridden in the dirt.

[@shivaloptimus]

Hey man great video, you were a hero on the motorcycle. Would you guys please do a project on the Himalayan it would be great to see how the motorcycle would perform with better suspension and maybe a 18inch rear rim.

[@RobertJones-pm3zk]

that's a really good looking bike

[@ViikRum]

Man!! I’m a rash rider really rash. But the way you were riding the bike in those trails it was courageous 🫡 🫡 one need guts to ride like that! You’re the really great rider bro

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Love the photography... its the closest to "off road" that I've ever been. Lol. Looks crazy. Good to see the Himalayan doing so well.

[@thefastelephant94]

Impressive footage and like how you gave her the beans ;) That is exactly what I reasonate to as a Himi 411 owner. Mightly potential when taking her in Enduro Territory and you can ride her to work too the next day for the whole week and resume enduro the same weekend with nothing else but a different riding gear setup. Its too much fun on the Himis.

[@jimallenjjbsservicesltd2641]

Mate you could ride a Segway and post good times. Boss level bike skill. Loving your content.

[@SR-007]

Just incredible bike control! Such quality videos. In terms of motorcycling content / reviews I don’t think you can be bettered. Keep them up sir!

[@urbanstrencan]

Little Indian on UK off-road terrain 😂😂. Chris another great video, you push Royal as it should be😂😂😂❤❤

[@heavenlypot]

What a fun video and the bike looks awesome in this colour.

[@Rufus-OG]

Chris, you are our very own Graham Jarvis. Top quality content as always. Best bike channel on KZbin 👌🏻

[@zatemalsawm5826]

Chris, I’d love to see you review the Triumph Scrambler 400X! Your insights on the Himalayan 450 are always spot on, and I think you’d offer a great perspective on the Scrambler as well. Keep up the great work!”

[@SamiPaju]

Isn’t the Triumph basically a modified road bike? From what I understand, that’s what makes RE Scram special. It’s based on an adventure bike, not a road bike.

[@zatemalsawm5826]

@@SamiPaju I believe that the Triumph 400X outshines the Royal Enfield Scram 411 by offering a far superior blend of on-road refinement and adventure capability. While the RE scram is stuck in its off-road focused design, If you want a bike that truly excels on the road while still handling occasional off-road challenges,i think the Triumph 400X is clearly the superior choice..IMO

[@SamiPaju]

@@zatemalsawm5826 I guess it comes down to what you want from a bike and the kind of riding you mean to put it through. That said, I’m really curious to see if RE is going to put that 450cc engine from the new Himmy to an updated version of the Scram. A local RE leader said that Scram411 is going out of production.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We have one coming in a couple of weeks.

[@zatemalsawm5826]

@@BikeWorldTVshow eagerly waiting

[@waynemitchelson5152]

Awesome job Chris, I bought one on the back of your launch video. It’s an amazing bike. Great content, ride safe…

[@grahamdraper665]

Great film thanks don't you just love Royal Enfield.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I think RE has built a great bike. I have one request when they come out with V3, make the air box easily accessible.

[@MrSunny050]

Really appreciate the stress test of this bike, Thanks a lot 😊

[@The10thManRules]

This is f'ing awesome! This is actually what I wanted to see with this bike. A nice street dirt bike.

[@PoweredbyRobots]

Awesome video, looking forward to the 110 clip soon (?) 😉

[@fizzy49cc]

I grew up on TS185/DT125LC's & enjoyed them v.much. Those days will never return so then liked XT350 or even XR125L. I think lightweight tail bikes is a much missed niche that provided: commuters, weekend fun bikes (long B4 supermoto) for the poor like me. I even think the generation B4 had the right idea with old BSA's that with different tyres shocks, handlebars, mudguards could do TT, work & dirt. My first off road 4T ride was a '70's CB200 with no mudguards/silencers & a massive rear sprocket . On of the happiest off road rides of my life. BTW I have CR500 & TS250 in the shed so not a complete pu55y. Oh yes enjoyed the vid.

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Fantastic video. Amazing what this bike can do.

[@JagLite]

Excellent video! Now I will check out more on your channel.

[@fozzy1717]

Another great video by bikeworld , love the videos

[@meshamanth]

You are a legend Chris 👏🏽

[@Pedrriiiiiiii]

This will probably be my first bike ever

[@SumPixelz]

That thing looks so freaking badass cool! Imma get one!

[@Chitha113]

Which country you're from bro

[@SumPixelz]

@@Chitha113 Portugal

[@dkjens0705]

You failed to mention that the stock suspension, despite its adjustment limitations, held up great to all the abuse you put it through. I've seen other videos that praises the front ABS system on dirt, didn't hear you mention anything about that. RE is one of those great stories about how an anthusiastic 26 year old CEO can turn around a falling ompany or Kowe where a dedicated young man can produce a fantastic Rally bike.

[@BlackdogADV]

I got it narrowed down between the Himalayan 450 and the CFMoto 450 IBEX. I’m coming from a BMW 1200GS and Husqvarna 701. I’m 75 and need a lower lighter bike.

[@Chitha113]

Classic 350

[@Farmerfrommishmi]

@@Chitha113The commenter here wants to go for an Adv and you are suggesting him a rust bucket?

[@Chitha113]

@@Farmerfrommishmi it's not a rust bike. It is a bike of individuality

[@Farmerfrommishmi]

@@Chitha113 Is it an Adv? Is it a light bike? Is it not a vibrator prone to rust? Or are you a fanboy?

[@pjb4653]

It's like a poor man's desert x sort of lol . I want one 👍 probably more reliable then the Duc...

[@willfriar5163]

Chris this is next for me . Always wanted to try enduro just done a day at inch perfect trials which was awesome . You need to try it 👍🍻🏁

[@dougiep8464]

I'd like to see more unedited riding, please

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Coming!

[@antapps]

@@BikeWorldTVshow It'd be great if you could post the full proper POV (no other edits/sounds )video of the ride...

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@antapps here you go: Royal Enfield Himalayan Onboard Rally Lap kzbin.info/www/bejne/mITJaKhnh7FlhNU

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@dougiep8464 Royal Enfield Himalayan Onboard Rally Lap kzbin.info/www/bejne/mITJaKhnh7FlhNU

[@antapps]

@@BikeWorldTVshow Why thank you, Good Sir 😀🙏

[@arunmoh6418]

Make this offroad video into a reel with rock song in it and it will be bang on! . Great skills.

[@SabinTV-NP]

WAS NOT expecting this video

[@johnharris7353]

I'm convinced ! Might get one somday. Gotta BMW F650 GS right now

[@slakk5093]

Post the full unedited laps, would love to see them

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Royal Enfield Himalayan Onboard Rally Lap kzbin.info/www/bejne/mITJaKhnh7FlhNU

[@icouldntthinkofagoodname7216]

The royal Enfield is a great option in my options for buying some beginner adventure bikes. The only problem is the nearest dealer is a few hundred KM away from me lol.

[@tdeloriea]

Chris- will the bike wheelie easily in second gear? Can’t demo one here and lilting the front over things while in second gear is my baseline requirement. For instance the CRF300 bs 250. 300 does it pretty well. The 250 was a no. Thoughts?

[@martinhughes9769]

Great video 😊

[@NoWay-xu1ie]

Great review & video 👍

[@Grandaddyvlogs]

Now thats a proper review

[@pault248]

After watching this video, there’s no question what my next bike’s going to be.

[@neosilly1]

Wonderful wonderful riding.

[@nickb3968]

Love this channel

I wonder when are RE going to make a liquid cooled 650 and put it on an Himy frame...

[@banerscave]

Not going to to happen. Him 650 with interceptor twins engine is already in the road testing phase. 😊

@@banerscave The air cooled? I can live with that. :)

[@slakk5093]

maybe bored out to an 800cc too. Enfield rep said at the ABR festival that it isnt a 650 🤔

[@AK-db2ph]

They are testing one but i think it's bored out 650 more likely an 850.

[@diecast_Life]

watching you video is awesome ,wanted to hit the mud though I don't own a himi , I washed my bike in the morning it was like my bike was looking at me saying don't you dare 🤣🤣

[@murdoch9106]

Absolute madman! 🤣 Cool bikes tho, I knew someone that had an Enfield, one of them classic looking ones 20 years ago, it was new then so it was not a real classic but it looked like one, I always liked that thing, just looked so cool. Think it had like 25 hp or something, 350 cc maybe? I cant remember but it was neat!

[@VicRider713]

It felt bouncy on that track . The suspension does not seem to be top notch, which is ok for the price point it comes at . The question is how good is the after market support and how good is the engine : would it last the old himi.

[@MotoGoato]

Challenge ...... next year enter the same event on a Goldwing with knobbly tyres, see if you can finish in the same position or better ... 😉😁

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Watch an Aussie guy “ on the back wheel “ he absolutely FLOGS the crap out of the Himalayan 450 in the Australian bush , I’m amazed he didn’t destroy the bike .

[@adityan3208]

Cos it's built with metal unlike its competitors

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@adityan3208100% agree mate 👍

[@karlkennel7788]

Rider and Bike : Grossartig !

[@lazymeet]

I was wondering how much of this was the bike and how much was it about your skills?

[@TarkMalbot]

How did you get on in your class? Also what you think of the CF Moto 450 MT?

[@ismailnaushi2007]

I own a Himalayan and I had taken the same for off-roading during the monsoon and quite surprised with its performance. I have given the link of vedio of my ride above

[@ExJuggy]

What event was this? This looks exactly like something I want to do, can you suggest any similar near south London, Surrey or Kent?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

It's called the Beacons Rally, lots of options here: www.wtra.co.uk/ Nothing like this your way though...

[@ChumiStu]

Is there anymore on the s1000rr build?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

It’s all done, we just need to ride it.

[@kingrock6128]

Beautiful bike and can you take it for around the world motorcycle

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Yippee!

[@DJAceBlack]

It‘s brillant for what it is 👍

[@gagand.u2463]

Sir would you able to give us a full review of bike called hero xpulse 200 4v or xpluse xtrme it is considered good off-roader

[@paveldariusbogdan4367]

Do you think that this is a good tenere 700 repleace for someone who is an intermediate offroad rider to bust the confidence? t7 is an amazing bike but sometimes it feel to heavy to powerfull and im looking for something to repleace it and go riding without fear , himalayan and cfmoto 450 check all the boxes but im also afraid to feel sorry to sell my t7 What do you think ?

[@martinhudec773]

how comfortable is stand up riding ? iam 185cm tall. cheers

[@rickyparab3572]

We could clearly see the RPM at the limits...So u were surely pushing the bike to its limits...

[@RS23545]

old himalayan was just okish bike off road. but this new himalayan is very capable.

[@Mar-wal-s6i]

In RE HQ evryone like- 😬😱 you did what ? 😂

[@antapps]

Himi is a nice name :)

[@Arthurzeiro]

I own a RE, and have always seen the Himi as the ugly duckling of their lineup, with the Idea this model had cronic frame snapping issues. I guess the new model doesn't have that issue given the footage. Might try one once It arrives here.

[@mclarenhua5985]

How many kilogram of bike you can reduce less than the original. (After make lean)

[@ogasi1798]

proper report 🙂

[@bsmith8297]

rear tire looks worn out, you did pretty well considering its condition

[@sdqsdq6274]

nice but why is that there no camera man in the race , not a fan of first person view , we want to see the bike in action , lol

[@benjy288]

You could have put a kenda k760 trackmaster on the rear in a 130/90-17, 90% dirt, 10% road

[@anneakhil]

brother i may soon land on v strom 650 xt can you enlioghten us on what that bike can do

[@rapid13]

WHEN DOES THE US GET IT?

[@TeamSpitphya]

US launch is today!

[@arijitRC7]

Which tyres.. please

[@AdiposePhin]

I like the belly button camera angles. Cool little bike too!

[@0987-t4f]

Would like to see it on a motorcross track

[@marcpigeon7796]

Time to compare the Himi 450 vs the CFMoto 450 ibex

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@marcpigeon7796 we’re ahead of you, coming soon!

[@paulwatts905]

😁👍👍

[@rajaakashkumar7099]

Hey Chris can you tell about the vibration in India there is alot of buzz around it .

[@SabinTV-NP]

He probably would have mentioned something if it was that bad.

[@speedsupply3295]

Ride it the way it should and there are no issues.

[@Whatreally123]

Indians (youtubers) just create unnecesssary drama. Compared to the KTM 390 adv, I find the Him 450 far smoother. There is little buzz, which is to be expected from a 450cc single. It's nothing to be worried about. Same with the idiotic "Chassis broke" videos you see. Look at Chris or any other from an international market who are properly thrashing these bikes and nothing happens but touring guys in India who use aftermarket accessories complain about the quality of the bike. Dont listen to most Indian youtubers. They have absolutely no clue what they are talking about nor do they have any expertise in it. Unfortunately social media has given a voice to everyone and people follow these so called influencers blindly. I'm Indian so I know what is being done here. If any, just stick with listening to guys like Schumi and Karthikeya from Motorinc or Sagar Sheldekar. Don't bother with anyone else.

[@takeshikusao4674]

I did a small testride and I can tell you that most of the range is smooth, but there is certain mid-high range of RPM where it suddenly starts buzzing (around 6-8k), but most of the time I've been below 6k, there's plenty of power there. And also there's some more range above 8k.

[@martinkeefe7107]

Brilliant 😂

[@StringTone-t6v]

Nyangkok rabakal ta sinuni misal kene pertani hand body tok ta sinuni Sampek ISO nyangkok akhire.

[@Bartontopside]

Ain't the head stocks been snapping ? Swear I read about loads snapping over in India ...

[@slakk5093]

headstock was the first gen of the previous model (himi 411)

[@Whatreally123]

Don't bother about any issues you hear from India. I am Indian and people here put all sorts of untested aftermarket crap and/or overload the bikes then complain. Only few credible journos from India who are credible. Rest are youtubers who have absolutely no clue about anything.

[@johnsilvers5883]

I hope that looks way worse on camera than it was in reality 😂