Himalayan 450: Chennai to Goa - Epic Road Trip - A pilgrimage to Motoverse

[@superchargedpetrolhead]

This video in an unintentional way shows why royal enfield have performed really well globally in the past few years....the people involved from designer to engineers to even the accountants are all bikers... I don't think there is any company right now where everyone from their CEO to everyone involved with making important decision are true bikers.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I agree. From riding with them, it was crystal clear they are bikers through and through. They can't hide their enthusiasm.

[@OmPrasad-pv3ds]

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[@ShamshadBegum-b2w]

😢😢

[@florme6494]

*Crash Test Dummy*, what a guy. So enthusiastic, polite and well spoken. Not enough people in the comment section are shouting out C.T.D. Fantastic quality filming and editing in this epic journey. Not that I’d expect anything less. Keep it up Dave. You’ve cultivated quite the loyal motorcycle enthusiasts fan base which I’m delighted to be and feel apart of.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you for those kind words. 2025 is an interesting year.

[@paul.vanhout57]

Plenty of motivation to have a clean ride when traveling through a tiger reserve😬. Another fabulous MAD TV feature film - thank you.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yep, BIG motivation.

[@malcstones1826]

Epic adventure loved every minute of it I have a himi 450 and love it

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Excellent

[@formallynamed85]

Man I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again these videos beat tv anytime

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you. Tell your friends.

[@shubhamkala5071]

Raw Unfiltered. That's the best

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I loved the engine play at Motoverse

[@jkandel57]

I wish nugget could go on all of these adventures!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

He'll be back.

[@davidcauchi2837]

WOW! What an adventure and well done to you and the crew! Thanks and it does seem to confirm how rugged the RE's are.... Excellent Production and there were some parts that had me on the edge of my chair! Safe Travels; David...Adelaide....Triumph Scramblers 1200x and 900.....

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Safe travels to you too.

[@johngraber5826]

Thanks. That was a great journey! John in Colorado, USA

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you liked it.

[@colinshurey976]

Dave What a great trip I have just got back from 1 month of riding in Northern Thailand This looks like a trip for this yr Thanks for sharing

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Something different for me. But I love the mountains.

[@FirstClassBrian]

Ah! India-great fun.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks

[@yogeshgautham]

Thank you for showing the south of India ❤

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for watching.

[@BlackThor15]

Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing it! 👍👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you liked it

[@darwincharles4067]

I’m from Chennai and I’m having a plan to travel to Goa in my bike your video will be very helpful. Also It’s awesome to see you travel in Indian road.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. The roads are amazing! And you should get a number of hints from the video as to where we went.

[@janezkovac6692]

Can t figure out why so much more people are watching itchiboots....this is proper biking mate....cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

thank you.

[@41-moto]

Insane isnt it the Motoverse, The new Himi is such a gem, rode it to Motoverse from Pune 400ish Kms, Overall 5000 Kms done, dirt cheap to maintain, Touring check, Offroading check. Next time you visit India make sure you ride the Konkan Coastal stip, its crazy good. just need to ascend straight from Goa towards north holding on tightly to the Arabian Sea, Cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I will have to make that trip next time I’m in India.

[@NathanielOjcius]

Never a dull moment in India

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Never. Such a vibrant place to ride.

[@John450-Himilayan]

Regardless of the make of bikes your riding it looked like a great fun trip and i'm still having heaps of fun on my little Himi and it doesn't bite to hard when finding it's limits it keeps me honest and reminds me i'm not as young as I used to be Happy holidays look forward to your next video

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you're enjoying it too! Much more to come.

[@Goldinils]

1:43 Mahabs, nice! Did you get away without buying loads of carved stones? I didn't 😂

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I did get away. The guy tried to pretend that he had carved them himself. That's when he lost me and he wasn't happy.

[@silewis65]

One of your best videos and what an awesome adventure Dave, Royal Enfield leading the biking world 👌🏼😎

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@naveenbattula]

This is exactly what the Himalayan was built to do, explore all of india

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

So true. An ideal bike for this tour.

[@samhill3496]

Dave you don't want to be "That Guy" that Mr. Stripy had for lunch. Good vid mate. Royal Enfield has it going on. Have to wonder how far along they will be in the next ten years. You did well Dave. Good vid, great scenery and a hell of a ride. All that was lacking was the presence of Andrew Clubb and Nugget. All good mate. From east Kentucky USA Happy Holidays to you and the gang. Next time.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for watching Sam. I ride with Nugget in about a month in the Victorian High Country. 40 riders and I'm filming.......if I can see through the dust! :)

[@samhill3496]

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV yes that will be a good one. Summer down under. As long as they respect the pensioner and don't run over you. Have a good one. Tell the fellows hello.

[@nenitaherrerachannel]

Wow what a beautiful adventures careful ❤

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It was an awesome trip, glad you liked it.

[@aldodetaddeo1979]

Une belle ambiance et cool l'équipe 😊

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

C'était très amusant de rouler avec ces gars-là.

[@phillgeraldton]

Another awesome vlog. Filming was next level and your laid back commentary is always good to listen to. Well done mate. Having done a couple of rides in India, I can relate to the mayhem and magic. Stay safe, 👊

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@xh2604]

Good trip. Woowww, congratulations Dave....( Brazil )

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you. It was great.

[@WWADV]

Engaging film, nice work!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you very much!

[@rickdono64]

Exelent episode Dave, loved it 👍 Motoverse is really taking off as a must go bike festival. I’m wondering if there’ll be any organised tours, love to do the same route or similar to this. Mabie we can get a contingent of Aussie riders together for Motoverse 2025! 👍👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It would be great to do a tour to Motoverse! It's a fantastic event.

[@shaheenayyoobikalliyath8790]

It was amazing to meet you.🤞🤞

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It was great fun. The story came up well.

[@shaheenayyoobikalliyath8790]

Yeah.. that was nice 😂😂

[@yetiibob8407]

Back in the 90's I worked in a UK dealership and sold the old Enfield Bullets and one day we had a visit from India by the CEO, Designer and their chief road tester who had his arm in a sling! Upon asking what had happened he said in India they don't use the front brake but they had just started fitting the twin leading shoe hub so he tried slamming on the front brake but because the drum wasn't perfectly circular the brake jammed and put him over the bars breaking his collar bone 😅. Fun times with those early Enfield's 😊

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They've come a long, long way.

[@twowheeledparadox]

Back in 1999 or 2000, we upgraded our Bullet 350's front half-width drum brake to the new 7-inch twin leading shoe setup. That drum was perfectly circular. However, every single drum (with the whole wheel) we bought thereafter had the problem you mentioned. We used to buy the wheels off brand new bikes that had them replaced with alloy wheels. Got them at really good prices. So, these were factory fitted drums that were not perfectly circular! The last one we bought back in 2022, I think.

[@yetiibob8407]

@@twowheeledparadox yep, and there was the oil filters fitted in the engine still in the plastic bags and the hole in the middle of the dual seats from one of the crate nails 🤣

[@twowheeledparadox]

@@yetiibob8407 Omg that's wild!

[@sudhinkumars7940]

You guys in india.....nice...come to kerala too

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We’re back home now

[@ferkuzuel]

Those flat trackers look awesome 👌

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A great affordable way into motorsport.

[@michaelanderson3771]

Love it Dave Great nickname for Shawn CTD (Crash Test Dummy)LOL. Some magic footage as always. Great people and fantastic scenery. Where those tires a bit sketchy on the dirt ? They looked very road like on the footage when you were packing the bike. Also did those side bags make the bike a bit top heavy up next to the tank? Happy New Year for 2025 Waiting to see the full Himalayan build when it drops.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I was initially skeptical of the tank side bags, but that actually worked a treat. I was only talking to Clubby about how effective they were, even if they look a little dorky. Yeah tyres weren't up for it. They did well on the road, but slippery in the dirt.

[@aDutchy1975]

Epic! thnx :)

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you like it!

[@jmsask]

They have come a long way in a short time (R.E.). Beautiful country to bad you couldn’t tour more of India. You must have a iron stomach being able to eat food anywhere, me I would be on the toilet more than on the bike, good job on the film quality and editing something you do exceptionally well 🍻

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Cheers! We’ll be back to explore more.

[@RcKop-7oct]

Nice ride 👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. A great group of people to ride with. True Bikers.

[@wanderwithniraj]

1 month back i visited same trail at chikkmagaluru

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It is a great place to ride.

[@AryaInk]

Very well made video.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you very much!

[@asifakhan41942]

That's an epic ride MAD TV. Really loved the route you took. Could you please share the google maps route you took....

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

there should be enough information from the video to work it out. The original gpx route wasn't followed

[@ZAPHNATHVIPIN]

The thing is "You ride here, you can drive in any part of the world."

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yep

[@VOYAGER-1YT]

Meghalaya is also bikers paradise

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for the tip.

[@wildlife5593]

Next time try to explore the East and North east of India. And please bring Nugget with you.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We are heading to the north east of India soon

[@wildlife5593]

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV please do come to The city of Kolkata...I would love to meet you and nugget Sir

[@markdawson5215]

"What could possibly go wrong?!?" ;-)

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Ha ha yes!

[@marcusrise2604]

That RE 50cc two stroke looks almost exactly like a Zündapp CS50. Copy?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

No idea.

[@DEVILHARSHA]

Zundapp had a collaboration with Royal Enfield

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@DEVILHARSHA Thank you for this information. Collaborations have been a part of motorcycle adventure for many years.

[@jamesmuller4232]

Thanks for the entertainment MADTV

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you

[@johnpawly1849]

I want a Royal Enfield how do I get one in the USA

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

No idea

[@johnpawly1849]

@ I found one and bought it yesterday. Thanks

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@johnpawly1849 You will have.a lot of fun with that bike. A laid back ride, but is surprisingly capable both off road and on road.

[@NSriramIyer]

You guys went on this trip sometime in mid November right? You folks had breakfast at a place called Murugan Idli. Cause I was there having breakfast the Sametime and saw you come. You looked pretty huge in the riding gear. Coming to the white tiger thing, given a choice between brown meat and white meat, the white tiger would have preferred to have you as it's biscuit. Lucky you survived. 😊. Hope India treated u well. Merry Christmas

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes that was us. India is brilliant and the people are better!

[@karthikvs9635]

Bro he was a police officer in Australia.😅

[@NSriramIyer]

@@karthikvs9635thanks for the reply man! You rode like a pro..specially the curves, I was fearing that you would skid on one of those twisty! Take care bud!

[@NSriramIyer]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTVthanks for the wonderful video…

[@NSriramIyer]

@@karthikvs9635one thing I missed out to ask…thru which road did you take him…like I go to Bangalore from Chennai pretty often (in my car) but never know of the back roads you guys went. It looked awesome.

[@ikramkamal12]

Can u mention the location of the tiger trail in this video?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Bandipur

[@diggy-d8w]

Thanks for the history complete w/ US City comparisons.... that helps me put a face to a Nation I barley know anything about but I'm alos watching for the Bike(450) that I have considered. I know they have a network to take care of this bike but as I'm seeing it IDKnow that the United States has a network to help w/ parts & all? Anyhoo, be safe & seasons greetings

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It's a great bike. Don't know about the States.

[@diggy-d8w]

Yes & I learned about it from a gent from the UK..... I live near a large US City yet there's only 1 dealer & they also sell all the other "Off Brands" that are smaller.... But I like the bike enough to have watched your video & it's inspiring to say the least. Thanks for it. I know that any of the big Japanese Manufacturer's have support here but since I've never seen a Royal Enfield in my travels it left me wondering. I've heard good things though & I'm trying to give it its due diligence in researching the brand. She's an ugly bike but I don't care if it lasts. TY again for the video.

[@TeamSpitphya]

We have a great dealer network in the US. Where abouts are you?

[@diggy-d8w]

I have a Dealer about 40 miles from me (Dallas, Texas)..... I consider this location to be the center of the US for many corporations but again, I'd not seen any of their bikes on the road. Of course, this 450 is a dual sport who spends more time off road than on the roads & I've only learned of the brand in the last year. I was impressed at their doing the big Race in Africa so I reached out & found 1 dealer in North Texas. There may be more but I've got a starting point, for now I'm looking at this video seeing just how popular it is there! That's impressive to me & so all my thread here is about me wanting to know more. I appreciate your time as well, thank you.

[@ikramkamal12]

Shaheen. ഞങ്ങളെ അപമാനിച്ചു സഹോദരാ 😁😁 Noki e Odikunman

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

No he didn’t!

[@ikramkamal12]

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV 😎

[@mithunkartha]

Smells alright 😂, the Arabian Sea that is.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I didn't swim because I thought there may be crocodiles. The locals laughed when I told them.

[@joshdoddadbod]

What a treat on a sunday. Considering selling my T7 for this bike. Its got everything you need from the get go. The top heaviness of the T7 becomes a pain in technical slow offroading, but id you are moving at speed its perfect. Difficult decision.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Take it for a spin.

[@TheBlackSheepBoy]

Guerrilla/Himalayan flat trackers??? YO?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They did well. Lots of fun.

[@Niki_Parvanov]

How does a UK bloke, working as a RE top guy not have an Indian visa?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

He's flat out.

[@markdenniswells446]

I did have one but it expired a couple of weeks before the Goa ride and I forgot to check. Before this trip I was in the US and then China so had already sorted a couple of Visas that month. I typically renew my Indian visa as soon as the old one runs out (because I spend so much time in India) but this time I couldn't because of other travel and then simply forgot. I applied from the airport and got a new in somthing like 30 hours which is pretty good going but enough to cause the delay!

[@youtuberAstar]

Absolutely NO to an electric bike !!!!!!!!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

OK.....for now.

[@racingper]

The entire west coast from Goa to Kerala is known by mythology as being created by Parshurama an avatar of Vishnu , struck an arrow into the sea and the land rose out of the sea,monsoons more powerful then their now washed away the saltiness, Parshurama and fellow humans setled there by bringing in their agri expertise. This has been proven by finding of 12000 year old sea creature above the ghats in Goa proving that the land was under the sea and proving the myth as true....also near the Kerala coast there are present under water impact craters dated to 12000 years. The arrow of Parshurama.... Many other regions have myths on how the world was created by the gods...The Goa ,Karnataka, Kerala coast has its own creation myth that has been proven by science.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Wow, so interesting. I love those stories. Thank you very much for posting.

[@livewithme2158]

Everything is fine but don't say hindu mythology it's the history of this land

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

OK

[@theHelmet_chronicles]

There is nothing called Hindu mythology.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

OK

[@sushukrish]

Awesome, can you share the route you took?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

There are a lot of hints in the video. Enough to make a basic route.