How a 26yo CEO Saved Royal Enfield!

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KRANKiT

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@terrycavender
@terrycavender 3 ай бұрын
I flew from Guadalajara, Mexico, and bought my Himalayan July 6th 2023 at Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa. After break in period of a few days I proceeded to ride back to Mexico, passing through the midwest, and the US lower south. I arrived at my destination, Oaxaca City, 4,000 miles later. Since then my Himalayan has seen deserts, mountains, broken pavement, and smooth. Since arriving in Mexico I have put on an additional 5,000 plus miles, soon to pass the 10,000 mile mark, all in the space of 14 months. In all that time my Himalayan has never missed a beat. 👍 I do my maintenance services on the street with hand tools, nothing else, the simple design making it easy. I love my Himalayan, all roads, no roads.
@deepaksahu6075
@deepaksahu6075 Ай бұрын
That's a love story right there 💜
@kalpitapokia
@kalpitapokia Ай бұрын
10000 miles in 14 months 😮!!! Must be himalayan 411. New 452 have too many bells and whistles to maintain on road without service station.
@terrycavender
@terrycavender Ай бұрын
@@kalpitapokia I cannot speak on the 452, I have no experience with them other that they sell well in Mexico. And yes, my Himalayan is a 411. I have changed my oil more than once in the street, adjusted my valves in a courtyard where I was staying, and preformed various mods/repairs wherever possible. It's a very basic, dependable tractor.
@Whatreally123
@Whatreally123 3 ай бұрын
I'm 41 and Indian and I remember in my childhood, Enfields were mostly used by milk delivery guys (from my limited exposure as a kid). It was a utilitarian vehicle. But Sid Lal transformed it into an aspirational brand and now has gone from strength to strength. I used to own a Classic 500 and loved every bit of it.
@jominmathews9128
@jominmathews9128 2 ай бұрын
When rd350 ruled the streets!!
@SophisticatedBob
@SophisticatedBob Ай бұрын
I live in Ecuador, and RE bikes are wildly popular here. A friend of mine just rode his from Ecuador all around South America. They are very good bikes now.
@garethkelsey-evans7418
@garethkelsey-evans7418 4 ай бұрын
I love my Himalayan. It’s not perfect but it makes me smile and want to explore every dirt road.
@podunkman2709
@podunkman2709 4 ай бұрын
I tried and... maybe next 10 years. Not today. Too simple, too heavy, too weak.
@mr.trueno6022
@mr.trueno6022 4 ай бұрын
Exactly. I mean, it IS too slow for german roads, but if I get asked about it, I always answer the same thing. The Himalayan is the two-wheeled equivalent to the VW Beetle. It might not be fast, but it WILL take you there, no matter what.
@kushagraN
@kushagraN 3 ай бұрын
​@@mr.trueno6022never loosing thw character despite multiple iterations & emission norms EURO/BS4 Carburetor to Fi to Euro/bs6 Fi
@johnydesparado123
@johnydesparado123 3 ай бұрын
It's crap , get a xpulse
@williammaxwell1919
@williammaxwell1919 2 ай бұрын
Your comment makes me smile! Kudos, the Himalayan!
@maxheadrom3088
@maxheadrom3088 2 ай бұрын
My mom's first bicycle was an Enfield. She's 84. I've seen a lot of Royal Enfield Motorbikes here in Brazil and people seem to like them. They say they are not fit for every day work (delivery, for instance) but are great for trips and as for everyday use. I find them quite beautiful! Keep up the good work!
@graphicventures
@graphicventures Ай бұрын
Im 59 now, was 14 when I first handled a Bullet which had the gear shift on the right and brake on the left. I was skinny and people would wonder how this kid rides this beast. Starting the bike needed some skill as you had to decompress and level the amp meter before you venture to kick start the beast, not done correctly and it would punish you! Along the way I made some good friends who were bullet owners and wanted to do some hands on maintenance and oil changes which I would readily do in exchange to get an opportunity to ride the beast! I could not afford to buy one.One of these friends changed my life for the better, I moved to the Gulf. Had to keep biking on the back burner as I got employed, got married, kids. The time has come, as kids have grown up and I have retired. Here I am scouting to buy the Royal Enfield classic, to fulfil my dream and ride the beast .....once again! Thank you Sid, for bringing glory to this brand which was kind of almost forgotten.
@David-og7di
@David-og7di 29 күн бұрын
Best to you. "Everything comes to those who can wait"
@gchampi2
@gchampi2 4 ай бұрын
Sid's genius was spotting that the "BIG" ADV bikes were Too Much for most riders. Too Much Cost, too much complexity, too much SPEED. Yes, they were/are great in the circumstances they were designed for - open desert & tundra - but they terrified the average rider who might want to go offroad in a small way, on local trails through woods, or through a rutted out gravel road. The Himalayan is great for this sort of thing, as it has enough grunt to chug through darn near anything at a pace that the average or new rider feels comfortable at, and at a price that is sensible. When you can buy a new Himalayan for less than the point of sale depreciation on a Big ADV bike, why wouldn't you? As for the rest of the RE range, they all have that most important thing (that is lacking in many modern bikes), character. Yes, there are numerous bikes that are "better" than an Enfield, faster, better handling, more powerful, etc, etc. BUT, the Enfield range hits that sweet spot marked "enough" for many, many riders. Enough power & handling to put a smile on the rider's face without needing to break too many speed limits, or risk hitting the scenery at warp speed. Simple enough that the rider can do most maintenance themselves. All at a price most can afford, and with one of the best guarantee's in the biz... That's the real genius behind RE's success. Recognizing that many modern bikes had become intimidating to many potential riders, and producing a bike that wasn't scary. A bike that was simple to understand, simple to modify, and simple to live with. A bike who's looks are archetypal "Motorbike", not some strange insectoid thing with a couple of wheels bolted on. Enough "Retro Cool" to catch the eye of the noob rider, while calling back to a simpler time for the more mature rider. A bike for everyone.
@kuriabraham
@kuriabraham 3 ай бұрын
Every word of this post is insightfully brilliant. Exactly! This is exactly what Sid Lal has realised and then done. 👍🏾
@Qasibr
@Qasibr 3 ай бұрын
I really hope they keep innovating. Internationally, the Himalayan has been a great affordable bike. Newer Chinese entrants like the CFMoto 450 have an unfair advantage with Chinese tech sector being a bit further ahead, so that bike's taken the lower end market by storm. In the Philipines, that's a direct competitor with the Himalayan, and they're both good bikes. Wishing this company all the best!
@gchampi2
@gchampi2 3 ай бұрын
@@Qasibr Take a look at the new Himalayan 450. 452cc, water cooled, throttle by wire, integrated google maps, etc...
@elobiretv
@elobiretv 3 ай бұрын
@@Qasibr What innovations have they done? They might have spotted a nice little gap in the market but they haven't had any real innovations that haven't been done before.
@DirceuCorsetti
@DirceuCorsetti 2 ай бұрын
​@@elobiretvyeah, I don't see the innovation as well
@miroslavmiklin165
@miroslavmiklin165 4 ай бұрын
..Sir, I'm 55 yrs old biker(starting at 4 y, and I have to and I'm pleased toto give you a credit. Thank you for your passion. (the only thing I would change.. Yamaha, Jawa, and another Japanese manufacturers.. Jawa is from Czech Republic ((I know it for sure, I had some a and still living in this country)). I do love your work/content (whatever it's called) and wishing you the best. Stay young, Miroslav
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 4 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I didn't mean that Jawa was Japanese, I meant Jawa and other Japanese companies... Maybe I should have worded it differently :)
@prakhargupta1405
@prakhargupta1405 3 ай бұрын
​@@KRANKiTJawa and Yezdi is now owned by The Mahindra group which is an Indian Brand and Norton is Owned by TVS again indian , Kawasaki , KTM , Triumph and Husqvarna is again in a partnership with one more Indian Brand Bajaj group . BMW is also in partnership with TVS . Just a food for thought Duke 390 is designed by Bajaj group in India for Indian market .
@NZCycletherapy
@NZCycletherapy 3 ай бұрын
Every single time I watch on of you videos I am astounded at the work you’ve put into them. Having done some journalism for both cycling and motorcycle magazines in the past I understand how much time researching takes, but you also compile it perfectly as well. Anyone who can find even minor criticisms in your work should put their money where their mouth is and create something similar…I think they’ll be surprised how short they would come up 😉
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 3 ай бұрын
@@NZCycletherapy it’s not the easiest thing, especially when you have many eyes on your work that can find flaws at any time. But it is rewarding, and personally interesting, so ... someone has to do it I guess :)) thanks man!
@Bangaliyana2024
@Bangaliyana2024 2 ай бұрын
You will be happy to know that JAWA has been revived in India, and has a huge cult following here. 😊
@paulscousedownie
@paulscousedownie 3 ай бұрын
Few years ago I went around the Royal Enfield factory in Chennai had a guided tour. The sound of the engine is iconic. I also lived near Redditch where the original factory was located.
@Enfield_Maniac
@Enfield_Maniac 4 ай бұрын
Hi I’m Dev from India Owning the Continental GT650 for past 2 years was blissful journey I myself maintain the bike it never seen the service centre from the date of delivery no words to express my feelings this an amazing machine thanks to Uk tech centre who R&D’d and developed this beautiful piece of master piece ❤
@KeepitReal-x6g
@KeepitReal-x6g 3 ай бұрын
Bro you aint a dev. Stfu rasheed lmao
@tryarunm
@tryarunm Ай бұрын
You are the ideal owner for an RE, since you maintain her yourself. Much respect and admiration for you 🙏
@David-og7di
@David-og7di 29 күн бұрын
Good for you Dev, best wishes from NZ.
@urchin259
@urchin259 4 ай бұрын
Royal Enfield showrooms are really well designed. They look like a cool studio and you can just hang out there for hours just looking at the bikes and the gears.
@BobSmith-eq9vs
@BobSmith-eq9vs 3 ай бұрын
I’ve loved the look of Royal Enfield motorcycles for a long time. I never bought one because I knew they just weren’t up to par. Clearly that’s changed and I hope to add one to my stable soon.
@Dave-in-France
@Dave-in-France 2 ай бұрын
Hi there Krankit, just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this video. I am a 411 Himmie owner and I'm totally bought into the Sid Appreciation Society and I loved the way you laid out the recent history of RE. This is a video that Sid would be proud of.
@beborodner930
@beborodner930 4 ай бұрын
This guy needs to talk to Harley Davidson. Explain to him how to operate a company
@edsondias6604
@edsondias6604 4 ай бұрын
Harley has gone woke. Talk about taking your customers for a ride. Not cool , Harley. Not cool.
@davidcolin6519
@davidcolin6519 4 ай бұрын
@@edsondias6604 Nothing to do with woke (whatever that means) and everything to do with corporate America. Why spend time and effort on engineering, development and production of decent motorcycles when your fan base will pay through the nose for a POS, and then come back and lay down even more cash for rubbish merch? In fact, H-D is much more like Trump's America, sell a bunch of lies about some sort of "ideology" (that doesn't make sense) and gouge your customers until they die, which they're doiing increasingly frequently because the customer base is aging so rapidly. I absolutely detest the way RE has gone about its merchandising, it is so much like H-D's. However, because REs are entry level machines, forking out for the merch is still possible. In the case of H-D, it's a company which only seems to make "halo" products, which misses the point of such a tactic.
@Snow-tk9zv
@Snow-tk9zv 4 ай бұрын
Harley guys gay
@Brockbqck
@Brockbqck 4 ай бұрын
Yeah He make that now some top harly Davidson ( old managers) people work for Royal Enfield in usa.
@davidcolin6519
@davidcolin6519 4 ай бұрын
@@edsondias6604 WTF are you talking about "Woke". H-D has nothing to do with "woke" (whatever that means). If by "Woke", you mean "politically correct", thern that still doesn't make sense. What H-D has done is make their own market smaller and smaller with every year's model line up, made them ever more inaccesible to newcomers to the brand. They have made up for falling sales by selling more and more H-D branded cr*p and forced their dealers into ever more restrictive (and expensive) exclusive contracts. You can see that RE must have employed the same guy that created H-D's branded "lifestyle shopping experience" BVS, cos RE dealers are looking more and more like it. Stop tring to shoehorn your idiotic MAGAisms into everything. It ends up looking more and more desperate.
@dustinalexander1829
@dustinalexander1829 2 ай бұрын
Sometimes the owners kid is just what the company needed. Good job man! Didn't try marketing or any of the cheap an easy fixes, you did it the way it needed to be done.
@deepbludude4697
@deepbludude4697 4 ай бұрын
Im slowly gaining more confidence in the younger gen. Cheers for this excellent upload!
@everengaged9370
@everengaged9370 Ай бұрын
when i was 5 years old my uncle let me hold the handle while i was sitting on the tank as a kid would , that felt surreal its like i am in control of this giant machine and i am riding clouds. he owned exclusively royal enfield bikes. he used to buy every other bike launched by this company. he even owned the discontinued bike that was made illegal to drive on road because the clutch and gear changer was on the other side . he even found a diesel royal enfield model . from then i got to ride with him all the bikes he owned and made me really happy . the engine sound is so unique i would scream running from second floor before he could ring the bell that he had came . in 2022 he passed away at 47 years old only. and i got his last ever motorcycle . i still didnt even had courage to take it out . i might not do it in near future i got my sports bike ktm rc 200. if i have ever seen a fanboy of RE was my uncle . may you RIP
@anareaforakinglikeme3029
@anareaforakinglikeme3029 11 күн бұрын
What was his last bike?
@everengaged9370
@everengaged9370 10 күн бұрын
@anareaforakinglikeme3029 its bullet 350
@anareaforakinglikeme3029
@anareaforakinglikeme3029 10 күн бұрын
@@everengaged9370 you are most definitely indian
@everengaged9370
@everengaged9370 10 күн бұрын
@anareaforakinglikeme3029 yes i am
@anareaforakinglikeme3029
@anareaforakinglikeme3029 10 күн бұрын
@everengaged9370 noice
@awdhut-e2e
@awdhut-e2e Ай бұрын
Mr Siddharth lal is a passionate biker himself so he understands what biker culture is Enfields are not fast like Japanese, not really big like harly , but it's just RE if you are into RE nothing can replace it And yes it's Ei - share
@iainhannay4530
@iainhannay4530 2 ай бұрын
I rode my Bullet machismo (!) all round India and up to the Himalayas too. It was tough and epic, it is broke down 100s of times from brand new. For me this brought 100s of opportunities to speak to locals and enjoy the adventure more. Great film, thanks.
@tryarunm
@tryarunm Ай бұрын
You are positivity personified. You saw breakdowns as opportunities to expand your horizons.
@e_57_toshan_kumar_thakur24
@e_57_toshan_kumar_thakur24 4 ай бұрын
what i love about sid is that he essentially took over a company which was basically functioning like a typical Indian government run office and changed it into this new age manufacturer which not only caters to its core audience but also to modern biking enthusiasts with modern lineups and bikes which enables new bikers to get hang of biking easily. The company is authentic yet modern , respects its cultural yet doesn't shy away from trying out new ideas . For a guy like me , who hated old REs because how sluggish they were and how ancient their mechanicals were , Sid has changed the tides and made me love their new age designs.
@Ader_3010
@Ader_3010 3 ай бұрын
This was a lovely video, you've really managed to capture all the right bits! I worked at Royal Enfield for almost 10 years and was fortunate enough to be part of this story & part of the testing & development of the OG himalayan (some shots of me in your video too 😉 ).
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 3 ай бұрын
Really? Which ones? I'm glad I got it right with the story :)
@rexsceleratorum1632
@rexsceleratorum1632 15 күн бұрын
@@KRANKiT The one thing you glossed over/don't know is why RE suddenly collapsed in the 1990's. India was a socialist country from the 1950's to the 1990's until state socialism collapsed worldwide. In the socialist era, many industries were nationalized (state monopoly), and others were highly regulated and hostile to new entrants or imports. Technology stagnated as there was no real competition to the 1950's designs that kept on being produced. This ended in the 1990's, and suddenly these old companies with their 1950's cars and bikes were faced with a deluge of Japanese, Korean, and Western vehicles with the latest technologies and comforts. They still had nostalgia on their side like the Trabants and Ladas of the world, but people started buying the actually good bikes. The RE Bullet was practically a 1950's design still being produced into the 1990's. India's iconic cars, the Hindustan Ambassador (Morris Oxford Series III, 1957) and the Premier Padmini (Fiat 1100D, 1958) went extinct post-socialism. RE was going to follow them. That's where your video begins.
@quadsquadgarage
@quadsquadgarage 4 ай бұрын
I love motorcycle history. Thanks for providing stellar content.
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 4 ай бұрын
My pleasure :)
@davidcolin6519
@davidcolin6519 4 ай бұрын
BTW, it's Cranfield Institute, not University. It provides post-graduate qualifications, is entirely private, costs the earth... and is probably one of the very best engineering/tech/management post grad institutions on the planet. Even to be accpted on a course, you have to REALLY impress the hell out of the senior staff.
@Kelly-oq9nh
@Kelly-oq9nh 4 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation. Again Stay with it young man.
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@iWant2soarHigh
@iWant2soarHigh 3 ай бұрын
I liked the caption "its not a machine, it's your partner." The planted feeling between 80-100 kmph - thats exactly the feeling I get when I ride my 411 on the NCR expressway with my partner. there's essentially the three of us out there. Thank you RE. !!
@krizz.34
@krizz.34 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking up this idea and turning it into a documentary. It means a lot to our community. I'm looking forward to showing this to my little brother as a trailer video and an introduction to this brand.
@gloky.
@gloky. 2 ай бұрын
Got my full bike license few months ago, after riding a scooter for few years. And then came the decision: "Which bike to buy". Took me weeks of thinking, but in the end I landed on the original Himalayan. And it was the best decision I could have made. It is small, comfy, incredibly stable on road and off-road, and just gorgerous to look at. It may be small, slow, dials vibrate like crazy and pretty damn heavy. But it chugs along anywhere I go, with great confidence, and transfers that same confidence to me as a novice. I trust this machine, that it will take care of me, and I already really love it. Right now it in the shop for a tire and tube swap. I dont have it for few days, instead I got an Interceptor borrowed. Lovely and fun bike, and god the sound of it... But, I already miss my Himye. I want him back, and I want to ride him, with all of its tractorness, heft, and confident stride.
@MrEye4get
@MrEye4get 3 ай бұрын
I own a 2020 Royal Enfield Classic 500 with a sidecar and recently bought a [1200cc] Triumph Bobber. Both are considerably different but perfect for my riding style.
@earlbucklin8323
@earlbucklin8323 2 ай бұрын
I have for a long time been grateful the this brand is still around....... thanks to all
@derniederrheiner4518
@derniederrheiner4518 2 ай бұрын
I always suspected that the boss of Royal Enfield must be a motorcycle enthusiast. It's nice to see that this is really the case. Even though I don't ride one, it's always good when there are people like that. And I can indulge. I like the fact that the Himalaya has proper recovery handles at the front. You can use them to pull the bike out of the bushes. Or to lash it to the rowing boat. And btw. a Very nice and good video.
@truantray
@truantray 2 ай бұрын
Indians are motorcycle riders and massive enthusiasts. Basically, India is where the the US was in the 50s-60s with motorcycles. Now, US teens are too fat or too scared to ride bikes while India buys 18 million bikes a year and that number is increasing.
@jakel2837
@jakel2837 3 ай бұрын
Love RE. No one else makes a bike that looks and feels that good at price normal people can afford
@Random-es7yo
@Random-es7yo 2 ай бұрын
I was speaking to a young guy on one the other day. Did not know what it was. But it caught my eye. As you say the designer totally nailed it. He had his own vision and just got it right. I am very tempted to get one.
@js913
@js913 Ай бұрын
Awesome, finally someone said it. Not many interviews of him. But he is gem
@by.jayanta
@by.jayanta 4 ай бұрын
RE is no longer a motorcycle brand.. it has become a lifestyle brand
@thomasinnis2370
@thomasinnis2370 2 ай бұрын
*Cough* Harley Davidson
@Manav_Solanki99
@Manav_Solanki99 15 күн бұрын
​@@thomasinnis2370 *Cough* Only for Americans*Cough * Only for Rich * Cough * Too much Fuel consumption.
@NekChand-vi9nv
@NekChand-vi9nv 7 күн бұрын
@@thomasinnis2370cough not USA
@heinschwartz7941
@heinschwartz7941 4 ай бұрын
What a great story told. Well done for quality info conveyed in an easy-going manner 👍
@ricecakeFTW
@ricecakeFTW 2 ай бұрын
I started seeing Royal Enfields impact in the US foot print in grass roots racing: Their Flat track presence and the "Build.Train. Race." Programs for young woman building a path to race opportunities in Moto America. That is what caught my attention. Here is a company willing to invest in the next generation of motorcycle enthusiast. They are doing what Harley Davidson failed to do. Thinking about the next generation which dont have much to start with, and giving them thejr first chance at a life style many other makers price them out of. CFmoto is doing the same thing and its making legacy makers very nervous.
@gerardsalimpade
@gerardsalimpade 3 ай бұрын
This is a really good story. I'm so glad this autoplayed randomly.
@sanatandharma4435
@sanatandharma4435 4 ай бұрын
That was a really well thought out video. Royal Enfield are just great!
@richyrara
@richyrara 3 ай бұрын
Superb doc on the history of the company. Great work pulling this together. Strong narrative...really enjoyed watching it.
@SiddharthDesai-f3x
@SiddharthDesai-f3x 3 ай бұрын
I own Himalayam 411 in New Zealand I love my FREEDOM so simple but so robust and eye catcher.
@CamusElaj
@CamusElaj 6 күн бұрын
I’m in tears, tears of joy. YOU just sold me a Himalayan. THIS VIDEO IS AN EXPERIENCE
@MrAusdrifter
@MrAusdrifter 3 ай бұрын
That was beautiful. I just wanted a review of the Himalayan. I have left wanting one even more
@Risinghaze
@Risinghaze 4 ай бұрын
What an awesome video! I just drove the new Himalayan and its a really really good bike for what it is! I'm even thinking about selling my 800 BMW for one of those. Just because I don't really need all this power of the BMW.
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 4 ай бұрын
It is nice having a bike that you're not afraid of thrashing or dropping... I feel like a Himalayan could be just that
@kushagraN
@kushagraN 3 ай бұрын
You might want to try the new 450 Himalayan, its a bit more powerful & refined than the old 411. Coming from a 800 you might not like the lack of power in the old one.
@Risinghaze
@Risinghaze 3 ай бұрын
@@kushagraN I said, that I tried the new one :D
@axxamit
@axxamit 4 ай бұрын
Your every video is a genuine treat to motorcyclists
@mbryner74
@mbryner74 3 ай бұрын
Himalayan is my first and only bike. It's been a lot of fun and has a ton of character. Lots of people ask me about it. I use it on BDR's with friends who have DRZ400 and KLE650's and have no problems keeping up. Looking forward to evaluating the new Himalayan.
@EstebanDVO
@EstebanDVO 4 ай бұрын
Im glad nepotism worked for once.
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 4 ай бұрын
who would have thought
@mrettup9758
@mrettup9758 3 ай бұрын
Bro, nepotism failed only in bollywood, everywhere else it actually gives fruits , in politics also, it failed
@tryarunm
@tryarunm Ай бұрын
​@@mrettup9758Very perceptive.
@judelarkin2883
@judelarkin2883 3 ай бұрын
I love RE’s simple, retro style. I hope they keep it up and are around for a long time.
@ThaiMotoTrails
@ThaiMotoTrails 3 ай бұрын
Great video, very interesting story. I love my 2015 classic 500. It has real character.
@vethaydin77
@vethaydin77 4 ай бұрын
The original multistrada is GORGEOUS i am still looking to buy one
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 4 ай бұрын
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder
@AyushxMenace
@AyushxMenace 4 ай бұрын
Great story telling, as always.
@tf841
@tf841 4 ай бұрын
Great video! Your content is fantastic! I love watching your research and learning!
@KRANKiT
@KRANKiT 4 ай бұрын
Cheers mate!
@phoneix24886
@phoneix24886 2 ай бұрын
Sid Lal is the prime example of the "that guy who knows his craft and is passionate about it"
@TwoUpTourer
@TwoUpTourer 2 ай бұрын
Although this is an August 2024 clip, no mention of the new Himalayan 450. I have the 411 as well, and the 450 is a generation ahead, a truly good bike, better suspension by far, a better engine by far, a 6 speed gear box with only ONE neutral, unlike the 411, and excellent handling. The 411 has crappy plastics that crack easily, crappy rubber fork boots that split way too early, rust spots that appear aroundthe welds. The plastics on the 450 seem to be a class better, so time will tell as to their longevity. Like Sid, I have ridden the 450 across the Himalayas at over 18000', and it pulled exceptionally well, and fuel economy is astonishing. That the 450 is not mentioned here is a real surprise, because RE are going to sell a lot of them.
@RC-br1ps
@RC-br1ps 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Brilliantly put together video.
@ccclll987
@ccclll987 3 ай бұрын
The new one is even better. Basically the same price but enough power to also go on the highway
@soumikroy4761
@soumikroy4761 4 ай бұрын
I am proud Himalayan 450 owner...and I smile every time i see it❤️❤️❤️❤️
@raviramanbesra1344
@raviramanbesra1344 4 ай бұрын
Beautifully narrated!
@darrabase1
@darrabase1 4 ай бұрын
I love my Himalayan too, 2023 mod, it gets used as a 2up ride nearly every weekend. I doubt I will own another bike again, as I am elderly, and this bike just suit's me, us perfectly. Great bio on Sid, I would kiss him if I could even as a bloke that I am. He gave me something to yearn for, and get me back to riding.
@TheodoreRavindranath
@TheodoreRavindranath Ай бұрын
Amazing video! I feel you captured the essence of the transformation
@RetiredAdventureRider
@RetiredAdventureRider 4 ай бұрын
Great video! I've been on the fence about purchasing a new Himalayan 452, but I think you've convinced me.
@MattsBrabus
@MattsBrabus Ай бұрын
I have a 411 Himalayan and a 2009 Landrover. One and the same. Thanks for a great video!
@CuriosityLearning-op8of
@CuriosityLearning-op8of 4 ай бұрын
Bro made a whole video on Royal Enfield without mentioning the classic 350 and Bullet 350. These bikes actually made RE wht it is today
@noone-zl2di
@noone-zl2di 4 ай бұрын
It's funny because indians still call all the RE as bullet.
@skinman499
@skinman499 4 ай бұрын
​@@noone-zl2di True true, cause I have a RE Thunderbird 500, I call it a bullet 😂. The og bike name is just engraved in our brain.
@mrettup9758
@mrettup9758 3 ай бұрын
L@@noone-zl2ditrue
@pauliewalnuts240
@pauliewalnuts240 Ай бұрын
Having a logical, practical plan to turn a company around is one thing. However, you really need underlings to efficiently carry out your orders. I remember hearing negative reviews of the Himalayan when it first came out, but royal enfield managed to pull through and disprove the idea that indian products are low quality. Subsequent models have proven that royal enfield is here to stay.
@abhijeetkundu2271
@abhijeetkundu2271 2 ай бұрын
He didn't approach it like a businessman, he approached it like a biker. He loves bikes. He rides a RE to his office. He figured out what bikers want and don't want. He already had the brand value, now he has a good product, what else do you need? Royal Enfield is like Lamborghini. They don't make ads for TV or Social media. They just have one or two promotional videos on their official channel. They focused on vloggers.
@roydonbrown1823
@roydonbrown1823 2 ай бұрын
The Royal Enfield Himalayan will be my next bike/s to buy. Can/will get 3 so my boys and I can ride around Australia. It's a good thing.
@rvail136
@rvail136 Ай бұрын
I'm impatiently waiting for the Himalayan 650...
@neti_neti_
@neti_neti_ 4 ай бұрын
स्पष्ट अवलोकन, सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण, निष्पक्ष समीक्षा, और अत्यंत सुंदर प्रस्तुति👌👌👏👏।
@ajkolb2746
@ajkolb2746 3 ай бұрын
And if wasn’t for Noraly Schumacher (aka “Itchy Boots”) the royal Enfield Himalayan wouldn’t be as good as a seller worldwide, as it is now.
@megamind4679
@megamind4679 Ай бұрын
Noraly did use the Royal Enfield name to get the Indian subscriber's attention and to get the subscriber numbers when nobody knows her. If you check little more Indians are that time and love to view the Ladakh bike trip by Indian KZbinr Mumbiker Nikhil. That time she tried to get an Indian viewer's attention using the Royal Enfield title on the vlog. Most of the KZbinrs show Indian content to get the subscriber number. But yes, later, her vlog proved the Himalayan build quality all around the world.
@dave642
@dave642 3 ай бұрын
Cool but I like the old Honda’s still sold in Southeast Asia for little money. And with Honda , quality issues never come up.
@duckhorse2563
@duckhorse2563 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@rednelli
@rednelli 3 ай бұрын
How I enjoy watching your productions. Congratulations. Greetings from Poland. Here Royal has a new life. May the importer not spoil it.
@Snow-tk9zv
@Snow-tk9zv 4 ай бұрын
Nice Video! Didn't get bored!
@blastoff2moon429
@blastoff2moon429 Ай бұрын
Thank you for showing thunderbird RE in the video ❤❤❤
@ogasi1798
@ogasi1798 4 ай бұрын
look how well he and they did, their bikes now are pretty damn good and are unique in so many way, popular? pffft, beyond popular
@stevekontis8992
@stevekontis8992 3 ай бұрын
Very good story. Sid should be proud of his achievements. In Sid's hands, Royal Enfield will only get better, which is beneficial to the company, those whose livelihood depends on it, and the customers who benefit from a fine product. Best of luck Sid.
@tonybyrne7573
@tonybyrne7573 Ай бұрын
Thank you very interesting- all your episodes are great! keep up the good work- Tony SA
@felixVanDiemen
@felixVanDiemen 3 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, thanks 😀 I love Royal Enfield even more now!
@dave6386
@dave6386 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. I have had my RE 350 Classic 2022 for a couple of months and absolutely adore it. I want to try the Himalayan 411 next!
@RS23545
@RS23545 2 ай бұрын
himalayan 450 is way better bike than 411
@aryaman05
@aryaman05 28 күн бұрын
Brilliant episode, thank you.
@joaquim_teixeira
@joaquim_teixeira 22 күн бұрын
Such an amazing and inspiring story!
@tamatirogerson6421
@tamatirogerson6421 2 ай бұрын
Really great channel 😸 thanks 🙏
@paaksolutions8283
@paaksolutions8283 2 ай бұрын
well done, great video! i watched every second
@tejasachary5201
@tejasachary5201 4 ай бұрын
excellent story telling ✨
@vinodkumar220
@vinodkumar220 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful bike beautiful video thanks for the video man.
@kingduffi9999
@kingduffi9999 4 ай бұрын
Now i want to buy a Royal Enfield ^^
@thetellerofstories
@thetellerofstories 4 ай бұрын
you should my friend.
@ANILTV82
@ANILTV82 4 ай бұрын
Definitely don't,you WILL regret it
@thetellerofstories
@thetellerofstories 4 ай бұрын
@@ANILTV82 what issues are you facing with the bike?
@divyanshtiwari3547
@divyanshtiwari3547 3 ай бұрын
I have a meteor 350 and i love the bike. The only down side is the fuel guage which goes crazy after start and need 5 min to show the actual reading. They should fix this to make it a perfect bike
@ANILTV82
@ANILTV82 3 ай бұрын
@@divyanshtiwari3547 they should fix all the bikes of RE
@ride-to-the-X
@ride-to-the-X 3 ай бұрын
Great one! Keep up the good work!
@Stephen2K4
@Stephen2K4 22 күн бұрын
Im looking into buying my first bike to learn how to ride. As an Artist and Architect I want to travil Europe, Eastern Europe, and maybe oneday India. I was thinking of Honda, or Kawasaki but the more I researched Enfield just came to the top of my list. Simplicity, Reliablity, and a Classic look. With a CEO that is this hands on and will be for the near and distant future. The company will endoubtly produce a quality product year after year after year and Im not afraid to buy a used bike. This is what I want in a bike. To go forever and if and when it need fixing it can be done with relative ease or complication. Your not just buying a Car or Bike but you also buy the Mantanice on that vehichle.
@michelbrown1060
@michelbrown1060 2 ай бұрын
As a brand new mind, unaware of the whole industry, he went with his common sense and surounded himself with true specialists in the domain. . And went out for top quality , no compromise. . That's the way. .
@BenMcghie
@BenMcghie 4 ай бұрын
Cool story. Gives me more appreciation for what I used to consider a heavy, underpowered machine. Even vs the KLR, which is saying something.
@mariomenezes1153
@mariomenezes1153 2 ай бұрын
Lovely video! Thank you!
@MrKapilsingh
@MrKapilsingh 3 ай бұрын
This is well narrated! Keep up the good work!
@charliequach6399
@charliequach6399 3 ай бұрын
Wonderful story and excellent video. Thank you.
@GI-AUS
@GI-AUS 2 ай бұрын
Nice one mate, greetings from Australia!
@steverolfeca
@steverolfeca 2 ай бұрын
One of his big moves, was turning to established, high-quality vendors for brakes, tires, electronics, etc. I believe that’s why the Interceptor 650 was an instant hit.
@truantray
@truantray 2 ай бұрын
The funny thing about Royal Enfields anywhere in the world is get more than three of them together and a bunch of Sihks show up and will tell you have to rebuild a RE bolt by bolt.
@fuelarjun
@fuelarjun 2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@cloud9847
@cloud9847 2 ай бұрын
so the hail marry of all hail marrys worked out spectacularly. I'm planning on buying a new Himalayan 450 with the tubeless wheels as soon as my nearby dealer gets them in.
@bryanst.martin7134
@bryanst.martin7134 2 ай бұрын
That is a nice looking, well designed and built Machine.
@manitobaman5588
@manitobaman5588 3 ай бұрын
Excellent video, good photography and great narration. New subscriber from.Canada.
@exexpat11
@exexpat11 3 ай бұрын
I remember when Americans would order the old Enfields and use them as show pieces like old pedal Singer Sewing machines. Non working new Antiques made with slot screws, bad welds, and sloppy paint. I forgot the built in rust. It is good they came back to life.
@JagLite
@JagLite 4 ай бұрын
Nicely said!
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