Is the low seat really 805 mm? #royalenfield #himalayan450 #seatheight
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@toyframeproductions9628 ай бұрын
A better solution is to get the stock seat carved out. I am 5'3" with an inseem of 29.5". I got the seat carved out with a slightly firmer foam and the seat height is now around 796MM. Got it done by SAHARA SEATS in Hyderabad.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Bingo! That's the correct way! And you save a lot of money too! How much did the whole process cost you? 😃
@seepranavg8 ай бұрын
How did you calulate your inseem?
@virupakshawalla57348 ай бұрын
Stock foam seemed pretty firm. You on a brick now?
@toyframeproductions9627 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto practically free, since The guys wanted a template of the seat covers, we came to a deal where in I provided the measurements and template for the seats for their future projects and they did the whole work for free, but in general, they take about 400-500 INR for this (using the stock seat cover)
@toyframeproductions9627 ай бұрын
@@virupakshawalla5734 Coming from a line of SBK(Superbikes), anything which is even a little more soft and cushiony feels out of place. It's a common misconception that a softer foam is better, it is for the first 3000 km or so, after which the foam starts to sink and press down until it reaches its threshold beyond which it won't compress and that's when it becomes uncomfortable. Shaving off the foam doesn't mean I am not adding anything, any "GOOD" seat maker will always add a layer of thinner yet firmer foam that doesn't compress as much to avoid the remaining material from sinking further. But if the stock seat for the Himalayan feels firm to you then I am guessing you probably ride something with a couch on it
@SatyamevaJayate_JaiHind8 ай бұрын
The details you covered are very important, nice work❤
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️😃
@adventurefactory9008 ай бұрын
Great review and information which makes total sense . Clear and valid points
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️😃
@varadarajanganesan97728 ай бұрын
Riding in city traffics will be difficult. I am also waiting for the 810 seat. I will do the test drive once and then decide. Thanks for the post.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
You are most welcome ❤️ Hope this earned us your valuable subscription 😃
@nuclear99778 ай бұрын
810 mm seat would be awesome if the padding is comfortable. R15 has the worst seat and too aggressive riding stance for a long touring guy like me so I rejected it years ago , although I loved the look of that good mileage machine.
@KevinSubba8 ай бұрын
You always put out the videos that are helpful to other riders. Thank you 🙏
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Most welcome, Kevin! Glad to see you here 😃❤️
@oldguzziguy5 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir for this very informative video. I am 5' 8" with a 32" inseam and even I have trouble lifting it off the side stand.
@NewsXAuto5 ай бұрын
Thank you for corroborating! ❤️😃 Also, did you watch our running-in video of the Himalayan? Do watch it 😃
@MohanSai268 ай бұрын
Happy New Year bro 🎉. I wish you all success. ❤️
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️ a very happy new year to you too ❤️😃
@nyknayak8 ай бұрын
In addition to the inseam, the weight of the rider, luggage weight on the bike and boots/shoes one wears while riding also matter. I have an inseam of 29 inches and I weigh 94Kgs. I have done multiple test rides on the Himalayan with the standard 825mm seat. I felt more comfortable when I was wearing my boots which add another 0.5 to 0.75 inches. With canvas shoes I had trouble if I had to put my foot down suddenly in traffic and had to slightly lean the bike over to have my feet touch the tarmac. I feel I would be able to flat foot it with the 810mm seat.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Of course, these things add up, but the fact is that anyone with an inseam lower than 30 inches would not have it easy, irrespective of his weight and other factors. Moreover, you won't be able to flat foot on the low seat. It's just 1.5 cm lower. That's not even in an inch. An inch is 2.54 cm 😊
@JustAnAtheist8 ай бұрын
Great info man! I found the Him 452 difficult to handle with its 825mm seat. It seems even the 810mm seat will be somewhat difficult for people with an inseam of 29 inches and lower bcoz the lower 810mm seat is just 15mm less than the standard 825mm seat and that's not even an inch of height reduction.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
True, unfortunately. That's just 1.5 cm and an inch is 2.54 cm. Plus, it has less padding which could be a pain in long rides! Still, I will try to get my hands on one the moment it's available and shall then tell you whether it really makes a difference or not. Will make a video, of course 😃
@JustAnAtheist8 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto Keeping *usage purpose* aside, for a short rider which one would you suggest in between scrambler 400x and Him 452?
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
@@JustAnAtheist the Scrambler is easier to manage 😃
@virupakshawalla57348 ай бұрын
I thought it was 805.
@toyframeproductions9627 ай бұрын
Well I was riding it without any mods for the first week of getting it and honestly it became quite easy to manage even in bumper to bumper traffic. The reason for shaving off the seat was mainly because I just prefer a firmer seat, the height reduction was an added bonus which "yes" made it easier to maintain with more confidence that I could stop it in case of sudden hault.
@NSSMOTOVLOGS6 ай бұрын
Nice Video basically for Short Height Riders. But Nothing is Impossible Brother.
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😃 That's what I mentioned in the video 😃
@riddle6725 ай бұрын
Only reviewers with lot of experience are bring this point. Himalayan is.a top heavy bike which adds to the stand problem .this may look like minor issue, but over the course of time it will have impact
@NewsXAuto5 ай бұрын
Glad you could appreciate that, brother! Hope it earned me a subscription from you 😃
@NSSMOTOVLOGS6 ай бұрын
Dear my Height is 5 feet will I ride comfortable in 810 mm seat of Himalayan 454???
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
What did you learn from the video? 😃
@NSSMOTOVLOGS6 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAutoDo You Don't know? RE will also Provide 810 mm seat also on Order as per RE Dealers Talks.
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
@@NSSMOTOVLOGS what did I say in the video about it??
@aspirant45898 ай бұрын
Me also same 5.1 feet Inseam 27 inch Weight 50 kg Which bikes are easy for me in 125cc segment
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
You'll be able to ride all 125 cc bikes 😃
@aspirant45898 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto pulsar 125 with pillion is possible for me or not
@seepranavg7 ай бұрын
check TVS raider@@aspirant4589
@stranger09182 ай бұрын
So where is the low seat height accessories new video??
@NewsXAuto2 ай бұрын
@@stranger0918 there's no point in making that. The low seat isn't worth it.
@mickleblade7 ай бұрын
That was interesting, I'm 6' and I wasn't aware of just how difficult a normal seat for me is for others. I used to ride an XR250 with a 900 mm seat height! On tip toes... Now my Cb500x feels the lowest I can accept. Perhaps the seat foam can be reshaped? Thinner but better quality foam, with the sides reshaped inwards. Add a side stand pad too.
@NewsXAuto7 ай бұрын
Absolutely! 😃
@Light-zg6fv8 ай бұрын
Thank you sir you told about the points that I was concerned about as I am a short fellow too Love your content ❤❤
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
You are most welcome! ❤️ Hope it earned us a subscription from you? 😃
@aquaops84458 ай бұрын
Beautifully explained.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️😃😃
@vaibhavsawant38248 ай бұрын
Bhai Thanks for this video. I learned something new in this video. Thanks
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
You are most welcome ❤️😃 So glad to hear this 😃
@raghul43742 ай бұрын
Amazing work ❤ can u do the same kind of video on suzuki vstrom 250?
@NewsXAuto2 ай бұрын
I have! On my personal channel by the name Real Auto Reviews. Check it out 😃
@raghul43742 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto Great, Thanks!
@JoelJACKSON228 ай бұрын
Nice ,just got recommended your channel, please put video on ride in period
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Yes, it's coming today!!! 😃
@TheTwinPost8 ай бұрын
I specifically visited the showroom to check this particular part - I have an inseam of 32+ inches hence i was easily able to flat-foot on both sides and my knees were also a little bent...felt really comfortable and manageable.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
See, I was absolutely accurate over here 😁😃
@pdm87847 ай бұрын
Nice content.. Sir, any idea when tubeless tyre coming for himalyan450? I m waiting for that to book this bike :)
@NewsXAuto7 ай бұрын
Thanks brother ❤️😃 Even the company has no clarity as to when the tubeless wheels would be coming. You may get the bike now and ride it. Those rims would anyway increase the price a lot! They would be worth it, but that doesn't mean the bike is unrideable now. I rode 1500 km in two days. Zero issues. 😃
@finderskeepers72938 ай бұрын
I knew this gentleman looked and sounded familiar. 😄 When did you join this channel? Is the other channel still on? Can you perhaps make a video for those who want to know if this can be a city friendly bike also. Its brilliant on highways now but how good is it to live with? It is to big, too heavy, heating issues in traffic, turning radius etc.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Yes yes, both channels will coexist 😃 Have started this channel for ITV Network. Need your love and support here as well 😃English videos here, and Hindi videos there. And, yes, the review video will cover all of that 😃
@finderskeepers72938 ай бұрын
Will look forward to the review.
@venugug90888 ай бұрын
Namasthey, can you please mention your old channel name, sorry i forgot , dont know how to find it. very few youtubers make videos like you do, technical and practical which are useful to all audience, Thanks, all the best.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Sure. Both channels will coexist. This channel will have videos in English while that channel will have videos in Hindi. That channel's name is Real Auto Reviews 😃
@rakshitsharma166 ай бұрын
Hey is the 810mm seat available yet. The salesman at agency says touring seat is 810mm itself. I think its not true. RE wouldn't launch one so silently. Btw nice content. Your videos were very informative. Got the delivery yesterday.
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️ I wouldn't recommend wasting money on the accessory seat. You can get the stock seat fabricate for less than a thousand rupees from your neighborhood seat fabricator 😃 Do watch the running in video as well. It is absolutely crucial 😃
@karthikpagnis74458 ай бұрын
Can we get the 810 height by default and not pay extra Or we have give extra money for that
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
I had advised RE that customers should be able to choose the seat. However, as things stand now, you will have to pay extra to get that seat.
@virupakshawalla57348 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto I told showroom it was theft and environmental vandalism but they said not available yet. Is it definitely 810 not 805. Ibeas told 805
@sanjay37366 ай бұрын
But the question is when are they going to launch the new low seat?
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
The answer is that it won't be of any use anyway 😃 The wiser thing would be to fabricate the stock seat for less than one-tenth of the price. 😃
@atanubiswas2345 ай бұрын
Oh man , great video... M bit late but the RE official website says the low seat is 805 mm.. Dont know which is correct.
@NewsXAuto5 ай бұрын
Thanks bro. The website info is incorrect at two places. One is the low seat height figure while the other is, well, will share that in a video too 😃
@balaganapathy55974 ай бұрын
Today i did test the seat height and its weird. I sat on the test ride vehicle with 825mm seat and could tip toe both sides but half foot on one side alone. When i sat on a new vehicle with 825mm and its tip toe one side while another leg is on air by 2 inches at least. I sat on a new vehicle with an 805mm seat and it was the same. I fitted an 805mm seat to test ride the vehicle by replacing the stock 825mm in that vehicle. Apparently 805 and 825 mm seats are the same tip toeing on both the sides in the test ride vehicle. Now the weird part is how seat 825mm when used lowers the foam or makes it firm so easily which matches the 805 mm new seat. Now in the dilemma whether to opt for such a difference or not. Not sure how long it takes to make the seat cushion firmer in the new vehicle. I went sat on NX500 apparently it is also the same kind of tip toeing on both sides however it is easy to manage compared to himalayan 450
@NewsXAuto4 ай бұрын
For the Himalayan, there's no point in getting the 810 low seat (yes, it's not 805 mm, but 810 mm). The wiser thing to do would be to shave off some foam from the stock 825 mm seat. Should cost around 500 rupees in total 😃
@balaganapathy55974 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto Im not sure if seat foan would get firm wnd reduce height by 20 mm because of all test ride usages. Is it true? Or does suspension changes when many people ride? Im in dilemma between NX500 vs Himalayan 450. Quality wise and price vise, Honda is far ahead.
@NewsXAuto4 ай бұрын
@@balaganapathy5597 like I mentioned in the video, the difference in both seats is barely anything! Also, if you can afford the Honda, you shouldn't be even looking at the Himalayan 😃❤️
@amit533534 ай бұрын
sir RE customer care is saying to choose the lower seat height option during purchase so that i cam get the 810-825mm option...whereas ths showrooms here are unsure or arent aware of that....kindly can u clarify if really that option is there or its just a myth created by RE?..
@NewsXAuto4 ай бұрын
The low seat won't be useful. Just get the regular bike, and get your neighborhood seat fabricator shave some foam off the stock seat. Shouldn't cost you more than 500 rupees 😃
@sreeharsha18288 ай бұрын
How is it possible to provide 230 mm ground clearance and a seat height less than 810 mm? People want higher power, more top speed, more torque, more ground clearance but less height and less weight. What you're looking for is not an ADV bike but Aladdin's magic carpet.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
You couldn't be more wrong! It is possible for ANY manufacturer to make a motorcycle with high ground clearance AND a low seat. How about a ground clearance of 264 mm (way more than Himalayan and every other adventure motorcycle, including the BMW GSAs, Africa Twins, etc.) with a seat height of just 790 mm? Yes, that is a street legal bike! It can be done. Don't let fanboyism for any bike or brand blind you 😊
@sreeharsha18288 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto LOL you are talking about Yamaha TW200, a puny 200 cc engine with a 6.8 ltr fuel tank and a 14 inch rear wheel? It is a trail bike. Not meant for highways. Himalayan is meant to be an all rounder. Valid criticism need not be dismissed as fanboyism etc. NewsX needs a better Moto expert if you're going to compare Himalayan with TW200.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
@@sreeharsha1828 LOL! Like we said, fanboyism has indeed made you blind. If the TW200, despite its "puny" 14-inch rear wheel, can boast a ground clearance of 264 mm, there is no reason why ADVs can't do that. You need to spend at least a couple of decades in understanding motorcycles before you can criticise any moto-expert who might have more motorcycling experience than you have with breathing. Heck, he didn't even criticize your favourite bike, fanboy; he never said "the seat height should have been lower; it's just not acceptable for such a bike". On the contrary, he clearly mentioned what riders of different inseam lengths can expect. And fanboys like you still got hurt. No one can help you then!
@aquaops84458 ай бұрын
@@sreeharsha1828People have taken the TW200 to the North Pole and you say that it's not meant for Highways? 🤣 Bhai tu fanboy nahi to aur kya hai, newsX waale sahi to keh rahe. BTW, the TW200 is a dual-sport. Of course, it has "Trail" in its name, and that's a good thing, which doesn't mean that it cannot take the highways 🤦 It's a marvel from an engineering standpoint. Fanboys like you wouldn't know, of course.
@Sameerfication8 ай бұрын
@@sreeharsha1828 Dude, in this case, it would suffice to say that you shouldn't teach your father how to fornicate 🤣 Arey beta dekh to le pehle ki tu kisse baat kar raha hai! Fanbuoyz like you must have been in liquid form when he was in his riding uniform. And they are right. He didn't even criticize the bike (although he sure can; he has the expertise, and he is the only one yet to have clocked over 1500 km on this!), tab bhi tum jaison ki Bina baat ke jal gayi? 🤣
@abhinavsoni62558 ай бұрын
Scrambler 400x fucked up big time. They have tubeless Tyres , less weight , same power as Himalayan 450. If they would have given atleast 15ltrs tank and 1 or 2 inches more space in pillion. No one would be talking about himalayan.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Haha, even right now it's more than worthy 😃
@shashimenon10008 ай бұрын
Well discussed. Thanks.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear ❤️ Hope it earned us your valuable subscription? 😃
@dreamsfreeman6 ай бұрын
And the Rally seat, how high will it be? Good video!!! ;))
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
High enough to warrant a ladder for short people like me 🤣 At least 860 mm fork sure. The highest I have ridden is 853 mm. Indian FTR 1200 😃
@dreamsfreeman5 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto870mm it would be good, I measure 6'13 :D
@NewsXAuto5 ай бұрын
@@dreamsfreeman whoa! Yes, it would be the perfect saddle for you! 😃
@navaneethaprabhu48288 ай бұрын
bro i am still confused between this and scram 400x i need all purpose bike I am not sure whether will i go hardcore off roading i am upgrading from 160cc bike please suggest i need to finish at least before pongal
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Which bike appeals to your HEART more?
@navaneethaprabhu48288 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto himalayan but I want problem free bike
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
@@navaneethaprabhu4828 both would be problem free if you get them serviced on time. Get the Himalayan if it appeals to your heart more 😃
@sash00478 ай бұрын
Happy new year sheraz bhai
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Sash! So good to see you here ❤️
@aabeefashion8 ай бұрын
Vibration King - 🎉 dug dug dug 🎉
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Not anymore!
@akshaykadam5048 ай бұрын
Hero xpulse 200t 4v review please. It is good bike for long distance riding.
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Sure. But you'll have to wait a bit as Hero isn't really great when it comes to providing media units.
@Rogue9978 ай бұрын
Man your boots look good…..what are they?
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Thanks 😃 Bacca Bucci 😃
@ramboog26548 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAutoCan you give us the link?
@jfnfmfkfn7 ай бұрын
Can we lower the himalayan to 2 inches , is that possible ?
@NewsXAuto7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, no. But you can get the seat customized from your neighborhood seat fabricator 😃
@yassineali79285 ай бұрын
I have 1,69 m = 5,54 feet I would like to buy it, does it suit me or not?
@NewsXAuto5 ай бұрын
What did you learn from the video, brother? 😃
@yassineali79285 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto 😅 Hey,I admit that I don't understand well what this brother says. I need an answer: yes or no. I love this bike🥹, especially for off-road riding. It's my first experience."
@NewsXAuto5 ай бұрын
@@yassineali7928 this brother is speaking in English. Please.watch the video again and watch the part where he talks about INSEAM. Jazakallah khair ❤️
@purnimapradhan95775 ай бұрын
the real struggle of motorcycle, this is not at all comfortable. flat foot in a motorcycle makes night and day difference of the experience,
@NewsXAuto5 ай бұрын
That doesn't mean one should abstain from motorcycles they can't flat foot on.
@rachaconda6 ай бұрын
On re website it shows 805mm ?
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
I know. And that's incorrect. 😃
@poolman77867 ай бұрын
5.7 tall with inseam of 36 inch and I don't think its enough
@NewsXAuto7 ай бұрын
You can't have a 36-inch inseam at 5'7", my dear brother! At best, it would be 33 inches. And that should be more than enough 😃 What's your weight and how long have you been riding a motorcycle / motorcycles? 😃
@poolman77867 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto I am 5.7 I have ridden old Himalaya I can flat foot it
@NewsXAuto7 ай бұрын
@@poolman7786 awesome
@poolman77867 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto yeh I weight 80+ kg that's havy and been riding since 16 years of my age
@virinchiy91176 ай бұрын
but in their website its showing 805 sir i dont get it
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
That's an incorrect figure 😃
@virinchiy91176 ай бұрын
@@NewsXAuto is it possible to get a custom seat for this at 800 or 805
@NewsXAuto6 ай бұрын
@@virinchiy9117 you can get the stock seat itself fabricated to around 800 mm at less than a thousand rupees! 😃
@seepranavg8 ай бұрын
Hi, are you the "bikeadvice" guy?
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
And you are Pranav Apte? 😃
@seepranavg8 ай бұрын
Who is that? @@NewsXAuto
@0111harry8 ай бұрын
how u know it’s 810 seat height ??
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Watch the video again and you'll see.
@JoelJACKSON228 ай бұрын
You 108 subscriber please put video on ride in period
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Yes, it's coming today!
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Did you watch it?
@kenj.88978 ай бұрын
👍
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
👍👍
@nyarikngomdirngomdir50908 ай бұрын
Your height
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Mentioned in the video. Please watch it!
@dileepsingh20258 ай бұрын
My height is 5.7 kya me cala paunga?
@akshay35578 ай бұрын
Yes
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Video se kya seekha tumne? 😃
@deboladas53813 ай бұрын
enfield is alltime faltu. kuch nehi ata par upar se naam k aage royal daal diye... royaaaalll. ghatiya dabba. yaak....
@vaibhavmore06188 ай бұрын
What is your height sir ?
@NewsXAuto8 ай бұрын
Mentioned in the video! 😃
@sash00478 ай бұрын
Did you even watch the video?
@magicalworldofphysics19673 күн бұрын
This is India and here everything is possible like a stupid person teach biking
@NewsXAuto3 күн бұрын
@@magicalworldofphysics1967 stupid frogs like you, who have never hopped.out of their stingy wells, don't have an iota of knowledge about the real world.