Himalayan 450 : The Good, The Bad, The Strange

Himalayan 450 : The Good, The Bad, The Strange
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[@harshvardhanhenecha8293]

Other reviewers hyped this motorcycle too much. I was disappointed after test ride as it didnt match up the hype. This review is much needed grounded to reality approach.

[@satheeshbalakrishnan1657]

Royal Enfield is spending a lot of money for marketing with the help of auto journalists I think. Even the teambhp review felt to be a bit biased.

[@ta.bespoke]

Exactly right. Exactly what I felt after my test ride.

[@aleokyn5757]

can describe what lack? i need to choose good touring for long distance, this on my list. is it lack power or stability. ?

[@summerslider2487]

The hype is real. But I loved the bike.

[@saivishwath3773]

Can you state your reason for disappointment. Just curious.

[@autoreviews7692]

I swear I was waiting for this video since the himalayan was launched.. I've always searched Himalayan 452 strell and while commenting this is the first time it actually showed me video..

[@debarghyaroy6870]

Hey Strell, regarding the navigation and phone screen issue. I'd like you to try something interesting. 1. Arrange an MI Phone that's relatively up to date. 2. Add the Royal Enfield app as a game in the game space. 3. Open the Royal Enfield app and start navigation. 4. Pull the Game Space tab, and turn off the screen. *Profit*?

[@N0tTh3Pr0]

Hacker hain bhai hacker hain lol nice one.

[@NastyMonke]

You are one of the best Indian motorcycle reviewer, the quality reminds me of FortNine Channel, the only difference is, that they have good editing and story telling skills. But apart from that, being specific, detailed, no bullshit and drama, you watch the video to get information without wasting time and your videos do that! Keep it up and keep improving

[@iamstrell]

Thank you 😊

[@RaunakPSingh]

FortNine compare is a little bit too much, they are 1000 kms ahead from anyone or any channel. Strell is good but not that specific.

[@shajedonyoutube2356]

Fortnine's motorcycle content is on another level, i like strell but defo not yet on Ryan's spot.

[@sangamum9192]

🪣

[@MadM0nkey]

Can't compare with Ryan ..he's in the hall of fame. His story telling, narration skills, and technical skills are stratospheric

[@ajmalnajath1399]

This is the type of stuff i subscribed for 🔥🔥🔥

[@user-ix1nw7uu8m]

One of Much waited of you're bro . love you❤

[@rishabharyan5713]

Probably the best RE Himalayan 450 review on the internet!

[@Glorydoc]

ur reviews are the best man.. to the point and no nonsense..

[@reddliner]

I didn't watch any Himalayan videos till now, was just waiting for your video

[@suryateja2k11]

The one review I've been waiting for so long. I've seen this bike in Hyderabad showrooms and it looks huge and me being 5'5 tall, I felt it intimidating(being a beginner rider). I went to checkout meteor 350's price and saw this bike and fell in love with it. Btw even I've heard of few owners facing cone set issue. I don't know why RE is taking this long to address some of the basic issues which are evident in almost all of their bikes. Hopefully they fix these issues. Lots of love to Strell for giving us informed decision. ❤❤❤

[@sethurajv0208]

thanks strell, its been a long awaited review for me.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Very detailed work. Enjoyed. I was almost sold by other reviewers, but now I decided to try it. Hopefully next week and I will be filming it. Will see about the vibes. It can be annoying. Got my like.

[@prohustler9600]

This content deserves more subscribers 🎉

[@tonnie_j]

The bike which i got had an issue with braking especially in bumper to bumper traffic when you continuously apply brakes it did not work, the brake lever touched handle and gassed out but the service was very cooperative and addressed the issue right away

[@RRP1992]

What was the issue ? Brake fade or something to do with brake fluid ?

[@tonnie_j]

@@RRP1992 brake fade it was they changed the MC kit now it's fine

[@jaseelns292]

Liked just so this comment can be shown

[@bikashpaul8264]

Love your review... No Rubbish talking, only honest review... ❤❤

[@leonardobacchi1464]

I have appreciated the honest confrontation with the Interceptor 650.

[@sardarji7598]

Wonderful intro man, you got me there

[@samyakgulale646]

I was waiting for your review thankss🙌🏻

[@adilshah2908]

Your reviews are awesome❤️ I have a request can you make a review video on Karizma XMR

[@dsomesh4560]

The starting lines are really good 👍👍👍

[@ssc1348]

Thanks for sharing your views on vibrations. I've been hearing on other reviews that there are little vibrations. Being a Honda motorcycle owner, vibrations are the first thing I notice in a motorcycle. And I knew I could only trust your review since you have experienced the Honda refinement. Honda has overpriced NX500 yet again. The Himalayan seems vfm now which can do 75% of things the NX can. I'll be considering it as my next motorcycle few years down the line. Hopefully any initiall batch issues will be resolved by then.

[@shreejithn]

Wait for an year. The NX500 price might drop by another 1lakhs 😬

[@TwowheelerMonk]

I have a versys 650 which is like a butter when it comes to vibration .. though there is a vibration after 100kmph on him450 noted during my 40km test run , I went ahead and booked it .. reason !! Always been an explorer and India there are places you can explore on road .. those I call tourist places .. which my versys does fantastic job .. now to explore places which is on road and lots of off roads, twists and second the city ride ! Both reason wanted a bike this fit the bill ! Versys does a poor job at both ! Considering 80% of the time I’ll not go above 100 , went ahead and booked it! Am I gone sell my versys or will Himalayan 450 can replace my Versys … hell no !!

[@suryateja2k11]

I feel 5.9L is a much better price when you consider Honda's track record of absurd pricing at launches. And its a CBU unit hence the quality of the bike matches with international standards. And its a twin cylinder engine, hence comparing both doesn't make any sense in my opinion. One is a pure adv touring machine while other can be used both for touring and offroading. But the character of a twin cylinder is different from single. Lets see how Honda fairs this time in the competition🤞🤞

[@samirsait]

​@@TwowheelerMonkI would say increase your budget slightly (2X actually) 😂 and get the Honda NX 500, I'm keeping my V650 and getting the Honda for precisely the same reason as you, off roads and city commutes. Himalayan is no match to the Honda, sad but true 😢

[@sauceontoes3457]

Also the front design of NX500 is dogsh*t

[@vnm_8945]

best review I saw on this bike until now and I saw a lot of them! Subscribed

[@iamstrell]

Thanks 😊

[@trustshankar]

Nice comprehensive review of the 450. We need a similar reviwe for the RE Shotgun 650 and Aprilia RS 457 please cheta.

[@prabhulappu1506]

The much awaited review🎉

[@sumitbhardwaj5612]

It is a beautiful step by royal Enfield and also for its customers. Whoever purchases this Himalayan motorcycle he will be immensely happy by its performance and after that Himalayan 650. I wouldn't be surprised if royal Enfield became the heart of India. They are producing great motorcycles.

[@arjunkashyap4110]

Pure review like always. I really appreciate your bare bone style of reviews. No background music, No flashy animations and editing. Minimalist style from start till end.!

[@iamstrell]

Thank you :)

[@pawpawbandit3871]

@@iamstrell hey, let me know if I should buy this over an older BMW f650gs or G650GS for daily around town and rural riding in the USA, thanks. I like the idea of buying either this or a used bmw, to drive daily and then someday take trans-continent touring maybe or at least do some long journeys.

[@marsmerchh]

Good review after riding for 2000 km ! These kind of reviews gives better clarity ! Yes the city driving and U turn are really not comfortable with this ‘ so all your verdict is perfect and right ! 🤝🤝👍👍🤝🤝👏👏👏

[@sumitbhardwaj5612]

That was a brilliant review strell ❤

[@sushaansahni1468]

I have been waiting for your review before making the decision of buying this bike!

[@sportstourerpratz8148]

Color looks dope 🔥 😃

[@bayar4u]

Great review , it opens up a lot of perspective to approach this bike , thanks a lot for this review

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

Very well done review with intelligent assessments and commentary. About the "cone set". Do you mean the steering head bearings? Do they come loose? And how does this cause the handlebar to be misaligned?

[@user-dl8hw1gb1c]

ഒരുപാട് കാത്തിരുന്നു കിട്ടിയ വീഡിയോ

[@YouAreOnYoutube]

Nice Review, a good job from RE... If you want a KTM added with RE issues then this is the one for you !!

[@sachinsomanna7598]

🔥 much love from Mysuru

[@premprabhakar805]

Please make a video on aprilia rs457... awaiting ur thoughts

[@tracmanic]

Osam really great i love it for ever happiness in mind voice😍🥰.

[@Bongbiker]

Earnestly waiting for your review ❤❤

[@user-fg7jk9cq1b]

Thanks for your honest opinions.

[@katarimanojrevs]

Nice review , i own a himmy 450 kamet white , i must agree with you about low end torque.

[@manojsomalapur6596]

I've been using the bike for a couple of weeks now, one thing I've found out is that it vibrates at 100-110, but when you do 120-130, the vibes fade away, it's actually decently smooth at those speeds.

[@sharanj2623]

Yes it’s between 5000-6000 rpm and starts to fade as it crosses 6k

[@AlvinVincent-fk2hy]

I had booked my 450 already but was waiting for your review now I know what to expect from my bike thanks manh

[@benjamin.f.b.]

Thank You Strell

[@slakk5093]

As Shang Tsung famousily said: "no motorbike is without problems". Thanks for a honest review

[@dutch3000]

Thanks, great review. Good point regarding the first generation. For me it´s between the 450 and the Triumph 400X ... but I´m in no rush so I can wait for the "improved" 450 and then it´s gonna be a tough decision between those two. But anyway it´s gonna be nice to drive something not that overpowered as most bikes today. I drove a GS for a long time - great bike - but nobody needs that much performance (well, some do but that´s because they like to flex) and the design is ... well, you know. Take care and drive safe.

[@rael_pio]

What settings did you use for the screen not to flicker like the others? I plan to use it for motovlogging but not with a flickering issue.

[@mymotocyclog8508]

Yes ! I too observed the coneset issue. The handle bar was not perfectly perpendicular to the fork in the brand new motorcycle. They donot have skillset or system identity and resolve it properly it takes lot of time and efforts. Have issue with connecting my phone to Console.

[@sathishroshan8343]

Bro by raising the handle bar can fix the cone set issue?

[@digonta]

Loved your honest review! I learnt to ride on my 2018 Himalayan, and thought the 450 has come out at the right time when I was thinking of upgrading. But when I took a test ride last week, figured except the name there's nothing kept from what the 411. So now I am thinking whether to fork out the price of two himalayans and go for a nx500 or go the distance for a proper adventure tourer and shell out the cost of three himalayans for a Transalp... :)

[@manandharsabin300]

Thankyou for your sherpa description

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Aah nice to see my color of choice for this bike.

[@usdd3052]

Yep felt the same annoying high frequency vibrations when I took the test ride too. Started from 95 and all the way upto 120-125. But I have seen nobody talk about this untill now, people who have booked/bought are biased and justifying their purchase any way. And I do not recall the vibrations being as annoying on a KTM, plus its 30kg lighter. ADV 390X is the way to go. If someone is cruising at 80-90 because of vibrations, they'd rather get an Xpulse, which weighs 50kg less and costs 2 lakhs less.

[@clydenferns]

I have an Xpulse and a CBR 250 and when I tried the Himalayan 450 I knew it was not worth the effort as the vibes are there and it’s not a smooth as the CBR or as agile as the Xpulse… so now maybe the NX 500 from Honda is my next target……

[@pravinmurthy]

KTM ADV is not any 30kgs lighter than Himalayan 👎

[@spiritofearth]

Love the colour

[@muhzinabdulrahim4373]

Really I am curious to know that if you are going for an offroading (only offroads no highway touring) and you have two choices this one and the old himalayn 411. Which one you may choose for that purpose alone? Kindly pls tell

[@mukeshkumar-tr4bu]

Could you elaborate on the conset issue you mentioned??

[@neil017]

Is there rim alignment issue or rim is slightly bent on the front side

[@akshayamte1031]

Does you feel cone set issue is as serious as previous version..as cone set issue was annoying in that him 411..? I sawsome video in which they sey the round black bolt below the handle bar loosed some time which cause this issue...and cone set issue a deal breaker for this bike?

[@gopibiju8756]

Mate, standing next to that motorcycle makes you look like a life-sized action figure!

[@ritwikkaushik.]

would love a similar review on the speed 400

[@VivekChandranMCITP]

Noticed that Rim bend in B Roll.. Does it contribute to the vibration

[@jasonj3917]

Strell bro, can you please do a video on updated dual tone jawa 42. Heard almost all problems are sorted out

[@Shot_by_anishbalaji]

headlight focus is not adjustable so if the load is more on back then the focus is not on roads bec low beams act as high beams so we need to go for additional fog lights and I face this during a test drive on night time

[@arjunrathod8499]

Bro can you please make a video on cone set issue?

[@pubgsugarpuff3104]

Which one to pick up ktm adventure 390X or himalayan 450 for office commmutes and long rides every month end my height is 5.6 and weight is 110kg which bike would suit me @Strell

[@rizwanahmedboxer]

No face biker 😂 Have neen watching your videos since 5 years and have been enjoying your unbiased reviews and enjoying it so far, keep doing the good work

[@AbhinavSingh-fc6bo]

Which bike would you go for if preference is ride comfort, Gs310, himalayan 450, adv390 or scrambler 400x

[@vikasgurbani]

What's your take on Himalayan 450 vs Dominar 400 - for touring purpose only...

[@nimithna65]

Not a comparison between h52 and TrS400x but please could you do a long term review of scrambler 400x review.

[@tathagatahalder]

Finally!

[@charlyjohn9957]

I think manufacturers should provide option of standard halogen headlight

[@prasanthradhathiyagarajanm2820]

hey strell... am being a big fan.... loved your unbiased review for any bike..... looking for extensive review for honda cb300f..... we would love to hear it from you..... thank you

[@prasanthradhathiyagarajanm2820]

you have already covered it in previous time..... but we do love to hear it in a user point of view which you said for re450

[@pri7920]

Height issue if you are short, bike is quite good as the shortcomings you mentioned is very minimal. Positives overcome the small negatives.

[@harshmehta1739]

Hi sir i eant to do some touring on bike and i only ride scooters or manual car. So could you please suggest a bike for 1st time riders for touring. Also is Himalayan good for beginners and my height is 5’8

[@vaskarsamanta5986]

What do you think about Honda NX500? I saw a lots of review on NX500. Its a super machine but the price is higher side. Should we wait for a price cut from Honda like CB300R.

[@Wahhrun]

Hi I own Himalayan 450 I’m having the same cone set issue but the service people just tighten it and said it’s all they can do , any solution!?? I hate can be done. ?

[@rutukedarbhagwat1746]

Dear sir, a kind request for you to update the pure riding sound playlist and make it a little more easy to find🙏🏻

[@amitpuranik906]

Are there vibrations on foot pegs , handle bar and seat for speed range between 90 to 120 kmph i.e 5000 to 6000 rpm range?

[@ady7618]

You underrated af

[@srikantsvlog]

Himalayan has these stubborn issues like con set twisting, tappet noise, engine vibration as standard. Speaking as a 411 owner.

[@bhaskarn6603]

I own a 450, and there is an issue with throttle response where it takes a while to settle down when you close the throttle fully.

[@kumarabhinav2259]

what was the camera setting for screen flickring issue?

[@wilsondsouza19]

Being an owner of this bike from 700kms and heading to kanyakumari which is another 700kms from here for BoBMC event.. I can't wait to take this to the highway because I've not got the chance to cross 4.5-6 rpm.. I'm leaving tomorrow and will try to share my story

[@drmotovlogs7375]

RE Himalayan 450 or KTM 390 Adv??? What should I buy??plz share your opinion

[@ManishYadav-me6gy]

Jawa review pls asap with mileage n long drive can be done ?

[@anuraagsr2505]

What is the recommended tyre pressure for Himalayan 450?

[@aswinrajkt9540]

Could you do a review of Ducati scrambler Nightshift

[@soumyadipchowdhury7597]

Bro need a review on svartpilian 401

[@svaralen]

What is the weight limit on the RE 450?! I am always confused about the full load weight! Do they count the total weight of the bike + how much on the top or only the load weight without the bike?! Thanx ✌️😎

[@SteamyBoY05]

Is it really a cone set issue or is it the top nut which sits right underneath the handlebar; because the same issue was faced by the KZbinr called sagar sheldekar while off-roading

[@user-um7ly1ub8l]

Hi bruh..!! Kudos..!! Tats a neat and crystal review among all other praising reviews...thanks for that....I am planning to own one.. I am an owner of RE (1990/2019 ES) tats a diff genre.., i dont bother on the instrument clusters, I am not a adrenaline rush guy.. i am expecting a peaceful smoother ride on 100-120 cruising speed.. all i need s a peaceful vibration free ride... Pls let me know is it smoother on the above mentioned speed ...? Thanks in advance..!! I understand 80-90 & 130 to 140 s smoother...!!! But I am concerned which would b a perfect rpm for smoother 100-120... !!!

[@amit53353]

How much the seat height can be lowered to?..I mean the lowest setting when compared to that dominar seat height...I can manage that seat height or a bit more comfortably...and how comfortable will it be riding with pillion n luggage on off roads

[@butwhy5126]

waiting for the Malayalam video.

[@muhammedashfal5630]

Waiting your video

[@pawpawbandit3871]

@Strell, would you choose this over an older BMW f / G650GS for daily driving in rural conditions? mostly paved some gravel and dirt, thanks.

[@user-zd9gv8si2k]

Are you crazy???gs650 even 20 years old and 100.000 kms done is a far more reliable and more powered than this junk with problems noone will solve.....Another enfield nightmare.

[@Moto-helmet]

Ride modes can be changed on the fly by keeping the clutch lever pressed when switching modes.. No requirement to turn off the ignition.

[@iamstrell]

Thanks for the info. Does this method helps in changing ABS mode as well !

[@joelemmanuvel]

​@@iamstrellNo it doesn't. Only after you kill ignition

[@ranjithk9150]

14:10 is there a bend on the front rim?

[@habibkolsawala786]

Actually there is I just noticed it

[@Benoy89]

I think u got rim bend.. is it light wheels?

[@nitinkumar7329]

Thank goodness RE Himalayan chassis didn't break during filming of this video .

[@akshaym3380]

whats that helmet bro? which one is it

[@ashwinbalaji3889]

How do you compare this with Ducati Scrambler?

[@tabaaki477]

how do we raise the handle bar