Royal Enfield Himalayan - why I bought another...

Just a rough waffling video about why I bought a second Himalayan after selling the first.

[@brucesieloff1380]

People who want the Himalayan to be "more" just don't get it. It is relatively light weight, appropriately powered for the mission, handles dirt roads brilliantly with a suspension that for most people needs no additional tinkering. No, you can't break the rear wheel loose with the throttle and flat track around the corners, but this is not a smooth move when help is an airlift away where this bike was designed to go. Most importantly you can get both feet flat on the ground. Those who worship ground clearance must not ride in the real dirt. If you haven't tried to dab a correction on the downhill side of an off camber rut and found that 550+ lbs of motor might be a bit much to thrust quickly then you aren't going the places this bike was designed to run. This bike was designed to be accessible. A 70 year old friend who hasn't ridden in 8 years just bought one with panniers and brush busters for $6300 out the door. He is short, over weight and under skilled for the dirt but this bike is perfect. Both feet on the ground, no sudden power shifts to upset a rusty rider and enough tractability to allow him to go where he feels comfortable. I rode it briefly and while it could use a bit heavier flywheel for the really slow stuff I thought it handled a washboard deeper gravel dirt road at a spirited pace extremely well, brilliantly actually. A more skilled rider can extract a higher level of performance. If you want more, be prepared to spend twice the amount to get more, and maybe not do the job as well. I have one in my near future.

[@davidskaggs9914]

Test drove the GT650 and the Himalayan two days ago and came home with a red and black Himalayan with panniers. Very happy with it...early 🎄 present. Merry Christmas ☃️

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

As informative as ever with absolutely no bullshit; no loud music and no 'look at me' poses.

[@angeloelmohallem775]

I bought my first one in May 2019. I had never heard of it, I met it on KZbin, in comparison with other bikes. Very pleased with the bike and its smooth, safe and fun riding proposal. Lucky for me, in late November, Royal Enfield opened a dealership in my city (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)nfiel

[@steveburden1801]

I have one my wife has one. 2019 bikes. 3000 miles under our belt not one issue great bikes

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

I found this to be one of your better conversations on the Himalayan. Especially appreciated the last few minutes. You've certainly graduated from the early class of Himalayan owners and came out a more matured, experienced, confident spokesperson. Finally logged a couple thousand adventure/gravel/mud miles myself, and it did a lot to improve my understanding of this bike's place in the market and true nature and ability. Haven't caught up to you in that regard, but closer every day. If you get a chance to ride in Alaska, say up to Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay, I'd gladly do the ride again on the Himalayan and tag along for company. Take the spare bedroom if you need as well. 🙂👍🍻

[@russellking6490]

Hi Nathan thank you for your videos my Himalayan was delivered yesterday looking forward to some good times, also fitted the Cool Cover , please keep up your great work

[@danwilson8390]

I agree, I love adventure bikes and can't afford these bikes with huge tags that come with them! That's what cought my attention with the himalayan, the price. And then I loved the looks, then I started loving the whole thing! Came across a 2 month old one with 400 miles on it at a dealer for 3.5k financed it on the spot! That was a year ago and never looked back, the lack of power really doesn't bother me at all, I knew it before I bought it, so that in mind I can not fault the bike one bit, love it!!!

[@stevenatleven]

Great to see you back in the fold Nathan, as usual a breath of fresh air, hope RE are listening

[@mrlume9475]

Great vid, with no BS. Glad to see your back on a Himi. I bought mine and then injured myself at work so cant ride it, only 200 miles on the clock. Roll on 2020 so i can get back out on the trails. Ride safe Nathan.

[@jerzywoking1699]

An honest appraisal and no rants against RE. As for frames breaking I have still seen no actual numbers, just hearsay.

[@Sean-qn6mb]

Good update on the RE Himalayan. I'll be keeping an eye out for any planned Lands End to John O' Groats trips scheduled for 2020.

[@brianwhordley1852]

I've just taken delivery of my himalayan, it's underpowered but every time I've riden it its put a smile on my face, it's a lot more confident inspiring on the loose stuff than my other bike (gs1200) and if I do drop it at least I'll be able to pick it up. Looking forward to doing some adventures on it soon

[@TheEnfieldGuy]

I can't get enough of mine at the moment. Great vid buddy 🍻

[@robertlewis9854]

Great video, thanks! You nailed it by saying it made the same trip as the big BMW GS, and rode the same trails as the Husky. Exactly why I just bought one as my first bike.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Good update....totally agree with you on the Himalayan. A mate of mine has one and it's terrific. We rode a selection of lanes last week...I was on my XR650R and there was nothing I rode that the Himalayan didn't or couldn't. And on the little back roads of West Sussex and Hampshire linking up the lanes it was great...flicking along at a decent pace. Check out a channel called 'GS Vintage ' beautiful filming and all on a Himalayan. Cheers, Steve

[@sveborkrcelic5965]

I was so fixated on buying a used Doctor, but now after watching so many videos on Himalayan the more and more i think maybe this bike is the way to go. Nice watch Nathan, keep them coming!

[@hpduster8961]

Thanks for the review. This is a bike ( and manufacturer) that I have been following closely recently. I really like the fact that they can produce a quality product at a price that an average rider can afford. I would love for them to continue development of the Himalayan series, improving the current model and developing new models as well. I think that, at least in the states, a larger single would sell quite well. There are a lot of KLR 650-type riders out there that are going to be in the market for a replacement bike. With the KLR gone, a larger displacement Himalayan would be, in my opinion, an ideal replacement.

[@ajojoseph6052]

Excellent feedback, I just send this to the top level folks at RE USA. Love to see RE succeed in the US.

[@StewHale-xi6ol]

Just rode the new 450, bought a 411 - delivery this week, excited