RE Himalayan 452 - 13 States & Crazy 11,000 Miles in 6 Weeks - Wahoo!

[@stefanhansen5882]

You did 11,000 miles in 6 weeks, so I subscribed.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Thank you 🙂 hang on to your hat, we've got a lot more miles coming soon... wahoo 😁

[@Timothy-ns4qn]

That was a KILLER review on a bike from a guy who has more real world experience with it than the next five reviewers combined!! Some folks just talk the walk - Fuzzy WALKS the talk. 😎

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Thanks! Wahoo!

[@Eye_sky_high]

Haha yes indeed. First time watching his reviews, I’m thoroughly impressed. And highly convinced to get this bike.

[@bazzaus]

I've been thinking of getting one and you have convinced me. Subscribed too. I'm 71 ridden all my life. I'm over expensive and too much power and weight.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

The bike really does have just enough of everything and not too much of anything. Love it!

[@solardude997]

T7 was too big for trails so I bought a WR250. Great on trails, adequate but not great on the highways. I took a 20 mile test ride on this and put the money down. Ordered one with the tubeless rims. I suspect it is the choice of the 3 for Prudoe Bay in June.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

You're gonna love it!

[@Anath525]

Wow. That is exactly the kind of review I was looking for man. Top notch dude. Great job man!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Love this bike...over 17,000 miles on it now. Wahoo!

[@markjacobs3956]

I ran 300 miles from Frisco Colorado to Crested Butte over Cottonwood Pass with mine and a friend on an Interceptor. It had no issues getting away from the INT. After 2500 miles, I'm averaging 78mpg. Nobody on the planet has beat a new Himmy up like Fuzzy. It's a rock.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

WaHoo! We're gonna have us some fun!

[@johnanderson3412]

Sounds fun! Wait, the 450 got away from the Int?

[@markjacobs3956]

Yes, it got away from an INT at 11,000 feet...the 452 was running 2 up. I was leading the group.

[@Eye_sky_high]

Excellent commentary, you have such extensive experience with this bike and its predecessor. And highly appreciate your inches to mm conversions.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ellero7821]

Thanks for the review. If you look at the 450 launch interviews, the reason for the shorter kickstand is because of a design change on other parts of the bike, mostly the suspension. They designed the entire bike at the same time, and so the kickstand ended up being shorter than they wanted it. RE is aware of the issue and is working on a longer kickstand, but it evidently is not that easy to do because a longer kickstand may interfere with other parts of the bike.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Have actually learned to like the kickstand the way it is. Great bike 🙂

[@rickglee]

Thanks for a GREAT review. I test rode one of the 450's... really liked it!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Glad you liked it!

[@GapBahnDirk]

An excellent and also glowing long term review!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Thanks so much!

[@scotty2307]

I am really glad that you have done so much hard riding with no issues cropping up. I am thinking about getting one, and videos like this give me more confidence in my decision. RE is aware of the kickstand issue, and from what I have heard, are already working on a solution to be implemented on later bikes. I have checked it out at the local dealer, and though it leans a lot, it is very stable, and not likely to fall over when on the side stand. I have heard a bike with a cat delete pipe, both with the stock muffler, and an aftermarket can, like an S&S or similar. The can was way to raucus for my taste, and with the stock muffler fitted, it was still too loud for me. On a Guerrilla 450, the cat delete would sound appropriate, but for an ADV bike, I prefer quiet. I understand that you like the idea of sticking with Royal Enfield accessories, but have you looked at the Doubletake 2.0 mirrors? I will have to look at some reviews, just to make sure that they don't flap around like a pair of wings, but Pending favorable reviews, I am leaning towards them.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Good friend of mine has the DoubleTech mirrors, the new ones. And absolutely loves them. I may go that route. Maybe. The kickstand issue has become a non-issue for me. Now that I have had the bike a while almost 12,000 mi, it just is not an issue at all anymore. Am leaning towards a cat delete with the stock muffler. Haven't decided yet. Great bike 🙂

[@ibelltunes]

Can't wait for it to get to Canada!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

It was in Canada for a few hours last week. Wahoo!

[@corychartier7961]

I can really tell the difference from the short to tall windscreen just wish it was just a little wider.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I wouldn't mind if it was a little wider

[@KirkHortel]

Great review. The bikes going to outlive fuzzy if he doesn’t get his belts holes down!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

We shall see

[@MrTewaka2]

Hey Fuzy you need to check the screw in the bottom of the right front fork. The bottom is wet with oil so drop your wheel and check it it's inside the leg above the axle. Tell me if it's loose in one of your next vids(:-)

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

It's axel grease. Factory globed it on there. Noticed it when the bike was new and wiped off as much as I could. It's still leaving its mark. Thanks!

[@MrTewaka2]

@@forgottenmotorcycles no worries like you blogs(:-)

[@davericketts9101]

Brilliant review from somebody who 'walks the walk', not just 'talks the talk'. Some KZbin creators, ride a brand new bike, for 20 miles down the road, then film a 'review' of it. By the way, what is BDR you keep mentioning?

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

BDR = Backcountry Discovery Routes for adventure bikes and Jeeps. Predetermined and tested routes for people that want to challenge skills and see beautiful backcountry.

[@davericketts9101]

@@forgottenmotorcycles Thanks Fuzzy Biker. Wahooo!

[@AnarchyAakash]

28:35 The side stand is lil bit small because it handles high slope of the mountain roads better and balances the bike on side stand better, that's why RE made it small. It will be less balanced if the side stand is big and may tilt the bike if used against the angle of the sloped road of mountains just like the Himalayas but to test that theory you need to visit India first 😁. I hope it cleared your doubt. Wahoo! Ride safe🙏

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Interesting!

[@hergaster4443]

They actually admitted they messed up the side stand position as originally the suspension was softer so it sat lower, than after they designed the side stand last minute they stiffened up the suspension so it's now taller/further away from the ground.

[@corychartier7961]

I was testing mine out in India when I was hit by a truck but only one minor issue in first 7000km. that was a throttle sensor so it went to limp home mode. That is because the throttle is ride by wire I would prefer cable.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Hit by a truck...Dang!

[@corychartier7961]

@@forgottenmotorcycles I am The Baptist messenger channel I have healed enough to start posting the journey. I had 4 major fractures in my right foot but bike still worked good enough to go 150km to nearest train

[@SomewhereInside]

As a Honda 300 rally and Transalp 750 owner who has had zero issues with either bike , just wondering how reliable this bike is and parts supply turn around …from Australia , the hype gives you impression they are in short supply , but plenty available here after initial rush . The deal breaker for me is the weight , as an older shorter rider being able to pick up bike after a possible injury during the fall is essential , the 153kg max fully fuelled Honda gives you that assurance , not sure about picking up this bike ? You seem a taller fit guy so probably not an issue for you .😊

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Right off the bat...I love the Honda 300, it's a fabulous dual sport and a great ride. It's not too much fun on the long paved roads. Would love to ride a Transalp. The Himalayan is in between these two motorcycles. Lighter than the Alp but better on the pavement than the 300. I have rode my Himalayan hundreds of miles of fast roads to get to the mountain trails out west. The bike loves the dirt. I'm 68 inches tall and can pick my bike up. Where I live, near Baxter Cycle in Iowa, parts are easy to get. Reliability: I've owned 4 Royal Enfield's without any issues over 10's of thousands of miles. It's worth going to your local dealer and taking one for a test ride. Wahoo!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Fuzzy, the KTM TFT screens allow you to stay in “night mode” the black screen, through the settings. Give that a try. I hated the white screen and going through dappled sunlight in forest it was extremely obnoxious. It would flicker between the black and white screens. Once it was always on the black screen it was a 100% improvement. Have fun in Colorado again! I’m interested in Alaska next year. I have a neighbor with a 411 Himalayan and he and I have made plans for Alaska next year. So let’s team up! 👍 I’m on a T7. But a Himalayan isn’t out of the question.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Am going to work on an Alaskan trip plan. I'll mention it more in future videos. Would love to get a group going...any kind of bike is good. Wahoo!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@forgottenmotorcycles I’ll be watching for those videos. I’m going to be gone pretty much the whole month of November, River cruise on the Danube, my gal put together. I leave on the 5th. If I don’t catch your video, I’ll hit you up about it when I get back, but I’ve got a few weeks before then. Keep the shiny ✨ side up!

[@markpavlowski7223]

Acerbis apparently have bought out a large capacity aftermarket tank

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Yes, 6.3 US gallons. I'd love to see it. Wahoo!

[@ogasi1798]

@@forgottenmotorcycles no doubt a lot lighter too 🙂

[@michaeldegagne1347]

Love the review ! curious on your thoughts on the low end torque , I have heard mixed reviews vs the 411. I have heard that the 411 pulls more dependably than the 452 that you are have to keep the revs much higher and it is harder to navigate more technical trails ...I have yet to ride it (452) but curious on your thoughts as you have rode both.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Just had this chat with a good friend yesterday. The 411 is a true tractor...the new 452 does have more torque but more of a range, the rider may feel like it has less down low. However, when we've had our 452's out in the rough it always, always seems to have plenty of torque. It's a great bike. Wahoo!

[@kepa504]

Thats my sort of review , i want one .

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

You will love it 🙂 get down and test ride one

[@mynxl]

I can recommend the cat delete pipe with the original muffler. Not loud extra punch

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

That may be coming my way 🙂 just have to commit I guess

[@clivedarwell5732]

Thanks for the review. Thinking of buying one but bit concerned by your comments about the clutch pull gap - I've had issues with this before (small hands), could be a deal breaker. I assume they're not adjustable? Cheers

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

They're not adjustable in normal sense but they can be adjusted. It's just that the lever will be loose. Also, there are lots of aftermarket options for adjustable levers on this bike. I just haven't used any of them yet. I'm sure they're coming

[@tommyjoemiller1544]

Crank the handlebars to the right and bike comes off the side stand much easier.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Wahoo 🎉

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Well what is it? LOL The 411 stock will go 80 MPH which is too fast for myself. If you ride the 452cc between 85 and 100 MPH, I would carry rosary beads Fuzzy. You have done more for Enfield then they will ever appreciate. Changing out original Ceat grip XL with 11,000 miles. For those that beat up these tires....Ceat's are contenders 💪

[@ewetho]

Mine would only do that 80 MPH downhill. Flat land mine would do 75… uphill, well depends on the hill….. I want the new one

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I did like that Ceat tire. Wahoo!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Wahoo!

[@davidsnipes7297]

You shaved! Looks good.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Wahoo!

[@wretchlikeme5321]

Another great bike that's not sold in Canada EH!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Dang! Hoping to get up to Canada later this week as part of a day ride. Wahoo!

[@Ju_A_B]

I think it is in Montreal

[@jaspreetbains2776]

91 octane in Australia is our lowest. It's 91, 95 and 98, the US has a different scale

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I wish the labeling on the bike was more specific. Seems to run well on whatever gas is available.

[@StephenSpark]

@@forgottenmotorcycles My Super Meteor's owners manual recommends 91 RON, which is 87 octane in North America, too confusing. My Honda CB 500X has the same 91 RON spec listed too.

[@VIPULKAM1]

Hey I m from STL, hope to meet you someday

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Nice. You're just down the road. Wahoo!

[@eliut6855]

good job Sir you sold me one. I’m trading my 411 for a kamet white tubeless, gets here in december

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

You are going to love it. I'm at 17, 000 mi and 20 states Plus a visit to Canada.

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Do you think that the 40 or so HP is enough with a pillion riding through hilly and mountainous areas such as CO? Thank you for all the great info!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Yes, I do. We just spent a week in Colorado on these bikes. One bike rode two up the whole trip without issue. At over 11,000 ft the two up Himalayan was passing an Interceptor 650 with a single rider. I would ride across the country on this bike two up. Wahoo!

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

@@forgottenmotorcycles Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoy the bike so much. : )

[@larrywade9041]

Hi Fuzzy=Love the way you inpart informariom. Did you keep your 411? I'm buyin my 1st R.E Himalayan Next week new. At what miles wou you adjust rhe valves? What weighr oil did you usa? I Heard thar the kickstands were shorter due to people comlaining about needing mpre lean parking while on the trail. I don't know?

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I traded off my 411 for the new 452. Felt that I would not be riding it enough to justify keeping it. Think the oil, I would ask the dealer about that or not in your book. . Same with vel adjustments. I think the 452 is every 6,000 mi for the first two valve adjustments and then 12,000 mi after that. Had a problem with the kicks in at first but now I like it

[@johnharris7353]

Hey you came thru St Louis ? That's where I live...next time stop by and have a cheeseburger!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

It was a fun ride 🙂 I could have used Burger

[@claytonsorensen1596]

I see Gateway BMW has the new RE Himalayan in stock…I might have to go test ride one. 🤔

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

@@claytonsorensen1596 do it... fun 😁

[@rigidchop]

Does it say 91RON? That’s equal to 87 octane US. I’m a little jealous of all the mileage you’re putting on that bike.

[@ewetho]

Yeah they made it for regular gas while exploring the world

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

​@ewetho If my memory serves me correctly the 22 Himalayan owners manual calls for 91 ant that's what I put in. 68 MPG average over 19 months. Not quite sure how riders are getting in the 70's and 80's for MPG. Maybe they drive 35-40 MPH 🤷‍♂️. I ride 50 to 65 MPH typically. Ride safe.

[@rigidchop]

@@edwardkaminsky8142 my 23 manual says 87 or 91 RON, which is the same

[@frederickwoods5943]

​@@edwardkaminsky8142my 2020 Interceptor now has over 17,000 miles with the "750cc" big-bore kit and I've used 95 tanks of gas, average fill-up is 2.485 gallons...236 total gallons is just over 72mpg. The first 28,000 miles at the stock 648cc it averaged over 76mpg. I am 230 pounds, the Interceptor is 430 pounds with full stainless-steel exhaust (which helps a lot) plus the 110/90 tire on the front brings odometer error down from 5 percent to around 2 percent.

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Brain fart...I miss read the manual. 91 Ron....so anyways I've been putting high test in. I stand corrected fine sir.🫡

[@Rasnaaa]

I WISH THERE WAS AN OFF-MARKET WINDSHIELD WHICH IS ADJUSTABLE.. LIKE THE ONE ON CF MOTO 450 MT

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Wahoo

[@greenrush4313]

Im a subscriber

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Thank you 🙂 enjoy!

[@derekweaver5083]

As much long distance riding the Himalayan is doing, is there going to be a Super Meteor for sale?

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Keeping the Super Meteor. Love that bike too!

[@derekweaver5083]

@@forgottenmotorcycles I hear ya there! I'm already looking forward to the arrival of the Classic 650. Probably going to need to add one of those to the fleet as well!

[@apesheet_crzy1430]

From sitting position this bike looks like Bob from Beetlejuice 🙃

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

And now I have to watch Beetlejuice...lol!

[@jerrymaas]

😎😎😎

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Wahoo!

[@greenrush4313]

I met Fuzzy wuzzy once.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Double Wahoo!

[@user-cv9my1jq2r]

Here comes the fuzz. That statement will date some of us. Man I googled up what octane for that bike. AI sais 87-90. So anything? Wonder if it’s high compression engine. I wouldn’t think so. I was told India has terrible gas. 87 or less. Idk. If it’s high compression I’d prob run high octane. A lot of times I will buy no ethanol just because. My 411 does better on the cheap stuff. I’m guessing timing and low compression. Or. I may be all wet. My thoughts anyway.

[@flyingkiwi215]

The 450 is 11.5:1. The 411 is 9.5:1

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I've ran both 87 and 91 and can't really tell the difference. If 91 isn't available I put 87 in. Thanks for looking that up. Wahoo!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I agree

[@cjkatbruno]

actually you have 18k to kill it. what I read 3 years or 30000km so 7k more miles lol

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Ours is a true unlimited mile warranty here in the US

[@greenrush4313]

DEf Lepard new song Racoon Killer

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Wahoo!

[@greenrush4313]

@@forgottenmotorcycles Yahoodien

[@goa.experience]

What about right pull? They say here in India bike has chassis bent /not aligned and bike pulls to the right if you take hands of the handle bar...please share ur thoughts on this please

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

My bike runs straight down the road. No bias left or right. Wahoo!

[@goa.experience]

@@forgottenmotorcycles Wahoo!

[@johnlenart597]

Being on the basketball court it's a slam dunk of a machine.!! A serious contender in the ADV market. 🫡

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

It's a great motorcycle. Wahoo!

[@ogasi1798]

this is how bikes should be reviewed by these so called profssional yoootoobers LOL but no, that would be too easy eh - HARD MILES IN SHORT TIME, BOOM - IF A BIKE IS GOOD IT WILL SHOW IT

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Fun riding too! Wahoo!

[@BunyipToldMe]

An ADV bike that weighs less than a quarter of a ton? Whatever next.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Wahoo!