Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 Cons & Issues - Stay Away?

[@maesc2001]

Trying the choke at altitude is like eating more when you have trouble swallowing.

[@orionblue7938]

These issues are from the first years of products iterations. Since then Himalayan has come stronger, way way stronger!

[@orionblue7938]

@Popeye because people want to buy a royal junk.

[@samanthabryson2928]

Just bought my first 2021 love this bike!

[@orionblue7938]

@@samanthabryson2928 congratulations! :D

[@bikinihaul]

@@samanthabryson2928 How is it going now? What would you suggest himalayan or dominar 400?

[@joevince8538]

@Popeye because its a very big brand in india with a lot of loyal fans so even if they put out junk theyll buy it.If u are from the us,no matter what stupidity ur politians do,people will still support them,kinda like that.

[@northof-62]

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is where I learned about changing carb needles with altitude.

[@northof-62]

@@toqtoq3361 Probably older :D Spilt oil was used on car undercarriage as a rust preventative.

[@northof-62]

@@toqtoq3361 Good times indeed!

[@rhiannonstudios]

When I bought my new bike my final shortlist came down to the Enfield Himalayan and Suzuki Vstrom 250, I went with the Vstrom 250 and I’ve been so happy with it, runs like a Swiss watch, never falls below 90mpg and has a genuine 300 mile tank range, sits beautifully on the motorway with all my camping gear at 70mph with more in reserve should I need it, handles light trails with ease but would probably struggle with more difficult off road situations especially on the original tyres but that’s not what I bought it for, when I was looking at the Himalayan I was put off by all the problems people where having, I still like the look of the Himalayan and if the problems are sorted then one day I might get one but it would be as well as my Vstrom not to replace it.

[@shibu.20]

Kudos!! great choice 👍 infact out in mumbai the suzuki engineers hv a capable qtr ltr with patented oil cooling tech. it's the Gixxer iterations both hav been received very well. I am one of those orthodox buyer who has been watching other markets and now that competition gets opened upp I believe intruder 150cc will be put to bed and the vstrom 250cc with trail edition might show upp soon.. believe me the vstrom 650 in india is a very very sound product and it almost kills the versys 650 still keep the pricing in check/ (realistic).

[@ujjwalghosh3097]

I'm also waiting for that same once it comes to India I would really want to buy it

[@vinicpmhirsch6350]

I just about cried when you started talking it up again. Good to hear that 2018+ is a safe investment

[@dirkroadking3587]

I own a kawa versys 300 , it is not the most beautiful bike but is a great ride and very economic too

[@RB15india]

Using Himalayan for over a year now(minus the pandemic 6months) and clocked around 12.5k on it but only problem I am facing is handle getting lose after extreme off-road which I simply fix with a spanner. No cone set problem luckily. Rest is an awesome experience. Recently have put up a video on my KZbin channel where I exchanged my bike with a KTM 390 owner and we both have expressed our feeling of the ride. No brochure reading but just what exactly a rider feels in the heart. Motorcycles are love and every rider is a lover.

[@Theorangeman.]

Loctite

[@mikethespike7579]

I used to have a VW bus that lost power getting over high mountain ranges. I took the air filter out and that helped cover the last few miles before descending again.

[@chungnung5487]

The ending brings back hopes❤️

[@indrakanthshenoy3248]

Remember, everytime a new bike or car is released in the market, never ever buy the first generation, always wait for 2nd or 3rd. It's usually common to have some flaws in the 1st one. As the newer ones keeping coming, it keeps getting more refined or better! You should check out the 2021 model fella! Highly recommend it.

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

using the first gen Dominar that has clocked above 50k kms. Zero issues, and the bike has been to pretty far off places. Just saying ;)

[@nikhildehlan6360]

@@ApurvJyotirmay 400 or 250?

[@vinayaknaik9832]

But what about cost increase if you wait for the later models. If you look at the himalayan at launch it was available at on road price of 1.77 lakhs and today its for 2.72 lakhs.

[@sazid40]

Me using the first gen Tata Nexon xz+ 2017, never had a single issue. Floats like a butterfly.

[@puterausman7682]

Honestly the bike durability depend on the rider attitude toward the bike. I travel 800km across Kalimantan jungle in a scooter and the only damage I make is a cosmetic damage because of all the tree branches.

[@elm-neo]

Not really. This bike had known manufacturing issues. Royal Enfield India also had well-documented wiring issues. Enthusiasts sometimes replace the whole wiring with better parts.

[@faridelfadani5404]

@@elm-neo the scooter that hes talking about is probably honda, so, no surprise, Japanese motorcycle just can't die

[@gerokron3412]

Is this satire? Complaining about a carb disfunction at altitude? Why do you think piston engines in airplanes have multistage superchargers to get O2 into them? Even in the Alps at 2000m, where I live, carburated engines lose power significantly. Thats has been the case since this technology has been invented and it is a natural process. Rejetting does the job, but it is complicated and need a experienced mechanic. My fuel injected Bullet climbed all Alpine passroads with very little power loss, though.

[@gkossatzgmxde]

"but it is complicated and need a experienced mechanic." not with a Himalayan carb, 15 minutes. Most of it spent getting it out of the bike.

[@thenort13]

I'm not sure, but can't you just adjust the mixture screw on the carb at certain altitudes to accommodate for the loss of oxygen in the air?

[@willweaver5024]

You might want to watch until the end. or jump to 4:00. He endorses the newer bike.

[@iShaymus]

The award for not having the patience to watch the video to the end goes to .....

[@illla]

You mean Buell?

[@patela21]

1:41 it takes skill to park a truck upside down

[@TerraPosse]

That's why Indian truck drivers are the best in the world...

[@ronmimnaugh7674]

They park it that way so nobody will steal it. It works. It is still there

😂😂😂😂

[@Raghu155_]

I thinks it carries petrol

[@peterbeard5362]

That’s how they change flat tyres over there,” no jack”

[@billroberts9182]

I would never expect my bike to work at 16,000 ft +, nor would I expect my brain to get enough oxygen to survive! That is pretty darn high and justifies some high level technical expertise for a normally aspirated internal combustion engine to run reliably! I watched to the end and am relieved RE improved the bike.

[@ujzwalnewar7201]

Hello there I am Ujjwal pradhan from Sikkim a small Himalayan state in the North Easte India and I am a royal Enfield Himalayan rider since 2017 and have ridden about 17000 km on it in the Himalayan ranges across Nepal ,Bhutan and India and it is amazing bike it has taken me to breath taking places with a view and never let me down ,much love for the Royal Enfield Himalayan all around the world ❤️ #royalenfield #himalayan

[@Wanderer1]

That's awesome. I have ridden a Royal Enfield Himalayan in Nepal and Sikkim. I visited Gangtok.. it was awesome 😁👍

[@GoodSongs4all]

Everyone, before complaining, please watch the video till the end. Or, at least watch 4:01.

[@Nexus-6]

Noraly (aka Itchy Boots) is all you need to know about the Himalayan.

[@ptong226]

🇱🇺🏍️🏞️

[@nfineon]

Yeah she upgraded to a real bike that's far more capable and reliable (honda cb500x)

[@Nexus-6]

@@nfineon I agree that the Honda is a better bike, but, it doesn't take away from what the little Himalayan can do.

[@karlkobane2639]

@@nfineon people like will never be happy because your blood will always compare .....

[@lalit567]

@@nfineon She (Noraly) killed 60000 KM on Himalayan speaks itself for the bike...doesn't needs any other expert talk.. BTW follow Her channel to get more on how Himalayan performed...

[@stephenx2857]

i feel that was like 3 minutes of clickbait. for a pretty weak sell at the end.

[@errata101]

RE fans/riders will still buy them, people will still be impressed,

[@worldhello1234]

@@errata101 People like you will still be impressed, even though it says more about you than about the bike. It is a cheap option of a adventure bike but so is a Honda CRF 300 Rally. :)

[@errata101]

@@worldhello1234 the Honda would need lowered, I old and gimped a bit so the Meteor 350 is looking really nice, an underpowered RE-Thunderbird they look sorta like, (iffin there was sucha thing, lol)

[@faridelfadani5404]

@@worldhello1234 and crf will crush that re all day

[@Mr450pro]

Exactly!

[@thetessellater9163]

It is the lack of oxygen, which supports the burn in the pot that causes this failure at high altitudes on carb vehicles, and not a criticism of RE. Then there is the poor quality fuel available in some isolated places - not high enough octane does something similar. Good to know that these other issues have all now been sorted and the Himalayan is a much better bike than it was three or four years ago. Thanks for the accuracy. May consider trying one out in the Spring.

[@billsoinski9136]

The engine is 9 and 1/2 to 1 compression. It's meant to run on garbage fuel as well. I've been all over the world and you're right, it's called gas but it's not all the same.

[@akshayamitabh]

2016 - BS3 Carb Owner here... I can proudly say that atleast my bike has never given up on me.

[@sriramulaganathan6643]

2017 BS3 owner here. In the first year the bike spent more time in the service center than with me.

[@shibu.20]

@@sriramulaganathan6643 I feel yur pain bro .. I hv had this happen to the bs4 model that I took out for a spin. the carb ver was a capable offroader but I wasnt quite impressed with its overall build quality and cruising speed on tarmac that 110kmph was bit of a shame really !!!

[@shrinivas11022]

I have BS3 2016 and it is still in garage. I have spent close to a lakh on repairs.

[@shibu.20]

@@shrinivas11022 😭😭😭

[@sriramulaganathan6643]

@@shrinivas11022 I share your pain brother!!

[@brandonandrews8450]

I love mine. My biggest frustration though for here in the US Market is lack of accessibility to quality parts. Everything has to go through dealers, which is hard since most dealers are not close and the parts are still lacking in quality. I have upgraded lots of things on the bike and will continue to do so, but still wish we had more access to quality parts.

[@dereckrandell2458]

Hi, You might want to check out these guys, they supply a lot of upgrades for The Himalayan, they are in England but sure they ship to U.S. accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/information-and-services/Royal-Enfield-Himalayan-Accessories

[@dirkroadking3587]

Brandon try this one hitchcocks motorcycles ltd in the UK

[@billsoinski9136]

Brandon, you're right there's not a lot of parts. Get on eBay and everything comes out of Vietnam or Laos or India and the prices are really affordable. You might have to wait a little bit but most of these companies will give you a free oil filter if you buy something from them. A $12 perk? I will take it... I think they're called Royal Enfield 24/7

[@sanalpk1]

Finally u said issues have been rectified

[@rajuchhowlay8013]

Sorry bro this machine is rental machine don't blame rental vs owner bike engine...

[@blacksheep6888]

If the rental breaks, its a good idea to buy a better machine 1 because they snap 2 because you already know they snap 3 because anyone that knows they snap won't buy them and that decreases the value to whatever the bike is worth in scrap metal. It's common scence.

[@manofvalor4437]

Man.. did you took your honda hornet to mountains or what...??...

[@rajuchhowlay8013]

@@manofvalor4437 North East India complete including bumla pass sela pass gurudonmar kala patthar 🙏

[@aroy531]

The BS6 version is much more refined than BS3 and it also has EFI now so there's no problem at altitude.

[@enriquedb666]

how can i know what "bs is"?

[@aroy531]

@@enriquedb666 BS stands for Bharat stage, that literally doesn't mean anything but all I can tell you is that as the number goes higher the standard of the engine gets better, like better fuel efficiency, better emissions, more refinement etc.

[@joevince8538]

@@enriquedb666 its a emission regulations standards in india...as the gentleman pointed out bs3 would be shittty emissions..bs6 bikes..not soo much emissions..and all fi bikes

[@stormrider8236]

Good review chap, thanks for the 'real world' rider point of view. I spotted the Himmy at the NEC Bike show here in the UK the year it was launched and, whilst I had initial reservations, figured that it would be a great bike that would develop cult status amongst those of us who venture further a field. Ride Safe. Lin

[@cpuuk]

Carbs:You can't "tune" the stoich mix BEFORE you go up to 16K feet, you have to do it when the power drops off severely. Next time, take the injected model, they make the mix alteration automatically... or use a small screwdriver and turn the Carb mixture screw yourself, it's easy todo.

[@elfo1799]

Never had any issues with the one I bought in 2018. I sold it to buy a 790 ktm adv but still thinking about getting a new Himalayan soon

[@domiciaperentori7180]

I with a group of friends went to the black water pass in Argentina (4,800 meters above sea level), I went on a Kawasaki KLR 650, I had no problems but the BMW GS 800 lacked sensors and Suzuki DR 650 with a serious cooling problem ... no believe that Himalayan is bad, you have to demand motorcycles for their price, you cannot demand them like a motorcycle that is worth three times the price you have, there is no perfect motorcycle

[@doublex632]

Excellent video, those pictures with forks snapped off, wow!! So what brings me close to buying one of these is the riding position, seems to have everything else beat on that. Thanks

[@Amartyamandal007]

You can go for the new ones. They are the best out here in india. No other bike i find that capable on highway or offroads. And it is a bliss in the city too. 411 cc provides enough juice. I ride a cbr 250 r and these enfields disappear on highways and hills, slow and steady on the 350s and flying on 500 s or the 411 himalayan

[@williamb5951]

During our trip to Mustang. (Nepal) i saw Himalayan with a broken rear hub and another one with cracked chasis on a dirt section . After that I sold my Himalayan and now waiting for my KTM adventure 390.

[@humdumize]

The thing is REs sold in India are of lower build quality than those that are sold in western countries. so these things happen.

[@ursus9104]

You may be able to ask Noraly for a short course in driving a Royal Enfield :)

[@srinidhit8298]

Exactly. She rode almost more than 100,000kms on Himalayan too and she still own it

[@sankarkollaboina6179]

Agreed

[@sriramulaganathan6643]

To be frank I love the bike because of an emotional connect with it. Had a year of research and waited so long to get it. I rode from Tamil Nadu to Kashmir and back on it but not without issues along the way. Been left stranded in the middle of the highways quite a few times. It's an adventure tourer but while riding it am always worried if I'll be able to complete the ride without stalling. water entered the engine recently during a simple short 30 mins ride in the rain. Have spent way too much on service! :/

[@Wanderer1]

Whaaaaaat! Water entered the engine from riding 30 mins in the rain? That's ridiculous man I'd be so annoyed if that happened to my bike lol

[@danwilson8390]

How is it entering the engine?? I've been in major down pours and nothing!!.... Spark plug tight enough?? Valve caps down properly??

[@sriramulaganathan6643]

@@danwilson8390 same brother! I particularly love the rain and head out everytime it rains. The service center couldn't justify it or give me an explanation as to how water entered the engine. It was a good rain but I rode on tarmac. No where water logged.

[@capecrusader6932]

There is no way for water to enter the engine while riding in the rain unless the intake is exposed and if it had, he would have stated where it entered from. Maybe he forgot to say he submerged his bike while riding into a pond on his ride through the rain. This is the simplest motorcycle to maintain on your own from the oil changes to the valve adjustments with the screw type adjusters. Half the fun of owning a motorcycle is learning how to wrench on it.

[@sriramulaganathan6643]

@@capecrusader6932 exactly bro. I had to cross some streams on my ride through the mountains in 2018. Made sense and is acceptable if it happened then. Even then the water was shallow and never upto the engine level. This was a 30 minute ride on the highway that I took after it started raining after a hot few days just to get drenched and have fun. I am a rational person and have no reason to cry wolf unnecessarily. Moreover I am a mechanical engineer and have worked in the engine assembly of a major car manufacturer. I know how difficult and impossible it is for water and dust to enter the engine. I have also enjoyed riding in major down pours earlier in other bikes. Was completely unexpected how the vehicle stalled and the reason from service center turned out to be water and particles in the engine. This ride was at 11 pm and have some videos of it if you would like to give your expert opinion. 🤘 Peace

[@ಹುಚ್ಚವೆಂಕಟ್]

Man, u are the only foreign guy who gave an unbiased opinion and infact far more better than many Indians. Other foreigner's reviews were rude and completely based of spec sheet. Thnx bro cheers.

[@Makermook]

If having the bike poop out at 17,000 feet is a problem, just stay below 16,000 feet 🤣 Seriously, the Himalayan is a sturdy little mule. I love mine. Since I don't thrash it like a rental, I haven't had any problems with the triple tree snapping off.

[@nagarajlakshminarayanan5483]

Itchy boots Norally successfully completed two successful seasons. May be your rented bike should have given trouble. Many people completed Indian made RE ladakh trip without issues.

[@ferrydewit3416]

Correction. She ended up in Peru. Not even half way her goal: Prudhoe Alaska. Corona made her to pauze season 2. The Himalayan is still in Peru waiting for Noraly to come back. Noraly is now riding in Iceland but she does that on a Honda CB500X.

[@mainakbarman4304]

She didn't face any problem.but that doesn't mean that no one will.

[@BrassLock]

@@mainakbarman4304 I think Noraly is an especially skillful rider who doesn't overstress the bike on very rough sections of unmade roads. She enjoys Autobahn speeds on the tarmac, but the washboard/corrugated roads are ridden with utmost consideration, hence her Himalayan is still welded together so far. 😃 But those pictures of the front forks falling off, allowing the motor to plough the road are terrifying. Royal Enfield had better account for those faults ASAP. Any European, Japanese or U.S. manufacturer would send out a warning notice to riders about an immediate recall to rectify this alarming defect, and not just wait for random viewers to see this video and think to themselves "Oh Shit! My bike can do *THAT!!!"*

[@Kamal67811]

She is a woman and rode decently, she didnt push the bike to its limits as this man has...Wandered Moto gave this bike a real test and thats what a bike needs to pass these rugged tests

[@stoneblue1795]

I'm sure the 6 new colours will add tremendously to the bike's reliability. (at coffee bars?) : )

[@blipco5]

The Versys wouldn't leave you stranded at the top of a mountain. The things just run and run and run and run...... You get it.

[@stoneblue1795]

I agree-- plus, a zillion more Kawasaki dealers around vs. (or Versys) the rare Enfield shop, perhaps one per state in the USA.

[@cisium1184]

The Versys 300 wouldn't get you to the top of the mountains shown in this film. It'll handle a day trip on moderate terrain just fine, but that 300cc parallel twin just doesn't generate the torque needed for heavy mountain work. It's designed for high revs, not low grunt.

[@blipco5]

I'm talking Versys 650. It's a fine bike.

[@cisium1184]

@@blipco5 Oh OK. Very different price range there though, at least in the USA. Versys 650 is about 167% of the price of the Himalayan in the US. I believe the video is referencing the 300.

[@blipco5]

Toq Toq - The Versys 650 can take you anywhere the gs 1250 can with added reliability and less weight. The Versys 650 is the Toyota Corolla of bikes, it doesn't do anything the best but it does everything good. And if you absolutely need to get to where you're going, the 650 V will. Absolutely.

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Lots of USA 2022 and 2021 models are "cold blooded" and continue to stall and a lot of dealerships have no idea how to fix it. The bikes also seem to run excessively lean for an air cooled motor.

[@jammer3618]

Unless you buy a new ecu,its very hard to get even moderate USA highway speeds. Not talking interstate, but paved back roads. 65mph is tough for this bike to do when loaded for travel. I do agree bike is much improved for the international market. That said, for America there are better bikes. For itchy boots type of riding, very appropriate.

[@billsoinski9136]

I had no problem with my 20/20 hitting 85 mph. that was absolutely at guts feathers and all but it has no problem going down the highway at 65 to 70 and I never run light

[@robertdrinkall8947]

As your bike has a carb it's clearly a early model, current models are fuel injection (as you know) & would likely have performed much better. Plus laying the bike down like that could have flooded the engine. Is it also possible you had poor fuel?

[@factspoken9062]

He said that new models have adressed the issues. He faced the problem before he laid the bike down.

[@cisium1184]

I think the Versys 300 looks great. But it's a 300cc liquid-cooled parallel twin. There's a reason Kawasaki isn't selling it as a hard-core offroader.

[@WyreForestBiker]

Handlebars didn't snap!.. That was the frame headstock failing!

[@Glenn.Cooper]

I really appreciate this video. I've fallen in love with the Himalayan - as quirky as it is - but the issues with the frame had me concerned...

[@josephbingham1255]

1:39 The fuel/oil truck must have rolled down from the hill at the right-terrible. Look at the pools of oily material and soaked ground! Beautiful country side.

[@Wanderer1]

Beautiful country side and amazing views. Yeah that truck was intense lol

[@itsmealbertsabu]

It's true! still in the 2021 BS6 Himalayan there are still issues that isn't solved by the company 1) No accurate fuel reading 2) Bike will turn of while riding (this is due to failure in fuel injection system, It can be replaced under warrenty) 3) Some people reported that while riding through rain, water is entering through fuel cap and it also lead to missing problem and tank rusting. 4) Also they increased 30k just for a tripper meter and some new colours schemes. 5) Cone set issue after 10,000kms (it's a common issue among himalayan owners but still in this new updated model issue is still there)

[@dune6727]

Thanks mate better buy the versys

[@bobstersbike]

Just thought i would pass my experience. i was captivated by the reviews and simplicity of the RE Himalayan had a test ride on one last June and was really surprised. You can easily flat foot it and its road presence is larger than you think, it is under powered but we have a lot of country winding roads and a lot of easy green lanes near us. Its no Honda but gives you more confidence on gravel roads because if you drop it you won’t damage anything its built like a tractor. I swapped the CB500X for a 2022 second hand Himmy with all the bells and whistles metal panniers, engine Guards,.spot lights with only 147 miles on the clock. At 300 miles i decided to change the oil and filter as suggested in the service schedule made sure i took it easy for the first thousand miles. I went to north Wales with my two sons for a three day tour every time we stopped for a break or get petrol the bike would not start first or second time but would start eventually. After some research on you tube it was a faulty relay switch so i replaced them all and the problem was fixed. The first week in January on the first dry day i went for a spin, about three miles from home i was going uphill at 50mph and the engine just died it would turn over but not start so i let it cool down turn round and head down the hill to bump start it, It did go and got me home but was making a horrible rattling noise. I got in touch with royal enfield they picked it up and took it to the nearest dealer to me. They got in touch on Monday its got to have a top engine rebuild camshaft new barrell and piston total cost £855.00, so for a bike that is only 9 months old and covered 2000 miles is a lot of money. Royal enfield won’t cover the cost because i did the first oil and filter change thereby invalidating the two year warranty. Foot note ... I passed my bike test in 1972 on a Honda S90 Sport and since then have had many bikes i am no mechanic but have always changed the oil and filter on my bikes at three or four thousand miles weather it needed it or not, in my mind i thought it would prolong the life of the bike. So to sum up if anybody is interested in a second hand R E Himmy make sure it has got RE approved service history for the first the two years.

[@abelcullum8641]

Definitely watch to the end! lol. Can’t wait to pick up my 2021 Himalayan in Albuquerque NM!!!

[@richhunz1000]

Abel did you get one? And your thoughts.

[@Noiconnotag]

Unfortunately it is still very weak, when they get it to +30 hp I would consider buying one. If you want reliability and money value - Kawasaki 650 klr.

[@ferrydewit3416]

Recently I bought a brand new Himalayan 2020 model. When I approach a red traffic light I have the habit to ride out with loose hands. A bike should ride in a straight line. My Himalayan immediately started to lean over to the right side. Many more Himalayans around the world seems to do that. I posted this in a Facebook group and within a few days multiple people recognized the problem. Also in the Netherlands one driver told that he had the same issue. I brought the bike back to the dealer and he discovered some flaws at measuring points. To my opinion Royal Enfield is still not doing well on the Himalayan. Now my bike is at the importers working place for a fix. I have no idea what the problem is but it looks like something complex. Skewed frame maybe?

[@kavishwarmokal124]

The right side drifting of RE Himalayan may be the tight wiring near the handle bar ... see the video in given link , may help you sort out your problem kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5zWkpWoZclmhs0

[@ferrydewit3416]

Kavishwar Mokal Thank you for the link. Unfortunately I don’t speak Hindi. I don’t understand what he is talking about. Dutch is my native language.

[@kavishwarmokal124]

@@ferrydewit3416 just see carefully video shots 4:08 - 4:15 where he is showing wire loop below the handle bar which causes the drifting towards right . That wird loop is tight which pulling the steering rightside.

[@ferrydewit3416]

@ Kavishwar Mokal It is an interesting possibility. Absolutely one to check. However, RE has provided my dealer a list with measurement points and tolerances. According to my dealer at several points the measurements exceeded the tolerances. I think the frame is crooked and the quality control of RE is not sufficient.

[@xavierderck3910]

Ik heb er 1 gereden. Hier in ierland. Van een lid van de 'RE club. Nooit meer. Mijn 32 jaar oude mz met 280.000 km rijdt beter, zachter, en web veel betere afwerking. Toch succes ermee toegewensy

[@sissonsk]

I don't know what it is about the Himalayan (cost?) but I want one. Ever since I saw a used 2019 Royal Enfield at the local dealer for $4900 I've fallen in love with the thing.

[@vishwasthakur2273]

Sounds like an honest review

[@ORMA1]

Japanese bikes were tested in so many races (Baja, Paris-Dakar aso..) that issues could come out. RE is too young: we hope may incrrase its reliability

[@fie1329]

RE is the company with the longest continious production of motorcycles in the world. They are not too young. They just built the india version of the Himalayan too cheap. They recognized that and ironed out the issues for the new versions. All good, except if you bought the first india ones. They seem to suck.

[@ORMA1]

@@fie1329 thank you FIE 1. I meant that a vehicle needs tests e/o races. RE seems to underrate them - it's just my humble opinion. I like RE's marketing, I like that RE builds medium displacement bikes. Otherwise, extreme efforts make them to suffer and it doesn't seem smart. Thank you again for your answer. 👋🇮🇹 P. S. Maybe RE is the factory with longest and continuos bikes production, but it doesn't mean, imho, that it's better than younger factories.

[@fie1329]

@ZebraZ Well, they also said that it is designed for the himalaya and fittet it with a carb. So.... do not trust any marketing anywhere.

[@Lee-70ish]

I dont think youll find they use 6 grand bikes in those races they are highly modified competition machines . Not road bikes with of road capabilities.

[@ORMA1]

@@Lee-70ish of course , they used mod bikes.... But single components are stressed and than adopted... Imho 30years ago I saw with my eyes, after a national race in Italy, that the vehicle was completely removed and measured in each part. This is the kind of experience that, in my opinion, RE needs. Respect for all opinions. Regards

[@rogerandroid2186]

For the Enfield Himalayan fitted with electronic ignition, does it sample the air pressure or allow you to tell it at what altitude you are at, then make adjustments? Or does it does carry on, not caring, until it breaks down?

[@Pixieloo3]

The starting problem you're talking about at 02:08 seems to be because of drained battery caused by failed RR (Regulator & Rectifier). You can see the lights on the instrument cluster go out when you try to start the bike. It is a sign of a drained battery. When the RR fails, it stops charging the battery as you ride. You bike will run fine for a while, but eventually the battery will drain out and won't have enough juice left to run the starter motor, which turns the ignition on.

[@billsoinski9136]

Yes you can see the cluster go out after he ground the starter down to nothing... Not the battery fault he simply spun until there was no battery left

[@remediosfernandes6656]

I am planning to buy it soon. Thanks for this video

[@thetessellater9163]

I'm looking to try one out in the Spring, but let us know how you get on.

[@anubhavborah7176]

Are you sure you are talking about the 2021 (BS6) Himalayan?

[@thetessellater9163]

You may need to watch the video again, I think you missed it!

[@martonlerant5672]

Sunk cost fallacy is in full effect. The biggest shortcoming of the machine is the 250cc class power. Which makes it unuseable as far as riding it through segments of EU hihways go. I am willing to go as far as to say that the longevity, and speed required if you want to go through stretches of highway as you use your all rounder mean that anything less than around 400c (in terms of typical power), is inadequate.

[@kitperry777]

The BS4 version still drains the battery... there is a current drain from the gear sensor via the regulator rectifier... solved with a £30 gadget from hitchcocks. Also the bike tends to stall at low rpm when warm.... again easily solved with booster plug and evap delete as the breather hoses tend to get blocked stalling the bike.... I think it the BS4 is a great bike... just needs rider refinement to make it more reliable...

[@specialized29er86]

Thanks for the honest review and I'm thinking I'll go with the 2022 Kawasaki KLR650.

[@danwilson8390]

It's wierd, all the things I read about the Enfields just doesn't seem to be real, I have an bs4 2018 model and it's been great, nothing to say about it 🤷‍♂️ I got 265 miles from a tank, sit at 70/75 with camping gear comfortably, no vibes, left sitting for 8 weeks and it was the only vehicle on my drive that started instantly...... Theres a few probs with the Enfields 1) their history rep 2)the bs3 rep and 3) people are great at shouting when there's a problem so that's all you hear about! I know a few himalayan owners and no probs and not one person has gone online to shout about the good of it! My rh dealer said to me for every 100 Enfields sold 1 has a prob..... And that person shouts about it!

[@jounipohjolainen2687]

The dealer is the last person you should believe

[@shivankursharma7999]

Now we have newer models, and Royal Enfield have resolved all issues it got frm riders riding Himalayan.... Soo for now there are no issues with RE Himalayan.... Will say only one thing for Royal Enfield.... Perfect choice 👍

[@siddharthgollapudi07]

I'm still not sure man. They will say that they have resolved all issues, why would they say otherwise. Let's wait for a year or two and then we'll get to know if they have truly resolved all issues. As far as I know they haven't. There are videos of the bike going to one side and having an unequal gap on both sides of the fork, i'm talking about the absolute new ones. It's frustrating coz I really love this bike and was looking forward to owing the BS6. Now I am tilting more towards Meteor 350. May be i will ride it for a year or two and then think about BS6 REH.

[@johnburgess5534]

Mine was a Friday afternoon bike and went back to the dealer 5 times in 5 weeks. I now ride a Honda CB500fa. Superb.

[@pradidorai]

Issues have been rectified but the damage is already done. Now people are so reluctant to buy it but there is no other bike which is built for the purpose like the Himalayan in this price segment

[@anirudhhhh]

Yes there is the 390 adventure is amazing

[@raulgutembert6019]

First you are s true Biker in your country, Not intimidated by Riding Solo, not scared 😨 s Real Rider,... Any negative comment take it as you were riding mountains,....most people comment were written in a comfortable place.

[@alanhoughton3252]

Good tip to stay away from the early bikes, think I'll be lookin for a 19/2020 model. Don't fancy worrying about dodgy welded frames etc, other than that it fits the bill.

[@sachinchandrashekar1961]

where as girl from Netherlands called Norally can ride through 7 continents with out no issue ( once clutch plate as burned ) and bike is good enough for all terrains Bike at it's best for Budget....

[@soaruk3697]

7 continents?? - PURE UTTER BULLSHIT - she's ridden through parts of 3 - maybe you are confusing her with female adventure riders like Steph Jeavons - Honda CRF250L or Benka Pulko - BMWF650, that have ACTUALLY DONE what you say...............................

[@stoneblue1795]

Great if you only weigh 110 pounds then.

[@thetessellater9163]

@@soaruk3697 - Steady on, no need to be so insulting! If you disagree with something, stick to respectful, constructive criticism please. There are not seven continents! So no-one has ridden these seven!

[@soaruk3697]

@@thetessellater9163 You the KZbin police or what? Probably just another youtube bullshitter that knows sweet fanny adams. If you find the above insulting then I suggest you grow a pair, as well as improve your geographical knowledge. There are seven continents in the world: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australasia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America. Maybe buy Stephs book -stephjeavons.com/shop/ols/products/book-home-by-seven, you might learn something, and Benko rode the 7 before in fact setting records en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benka_Pulko.

[@cisium1184]

@@soaruk3697 Oh gee, only three continents then. I mean big whoop, every bike's spanned three continents. Guess that completely negates the Himalayan as a bike then.

[@robc907]

16000 km so far. A mix of road and off road. Dropped it quite a few times. Not one problem. It is a brilliant bike. 2021 model.

[@janschkeuditz6065]

You must have bought one made on Friday.itch boots rode from India to the Netherlands without serious fault ,wheel bearing and tyres. Then across the Andes in South America several times from Argentina to Peru and back. By the way the South America trip was on another Himalayan. So both of hers were very good. Add to that she always sought out the worst roads ,so that makes the bike even more durable.it is it cheap because of where it is constructed. In an engine oil analysis of several bikes Royal Enfield was bear the top above Triumph etc.,

[@davidskaggs9914]

Wasn't expecting the recommendation after the entry. Have seen many good reviews for late model 2019,2020 dealers are popping up all over so I'm considering this one

[@Amartyamandal007]

You can go for the new ones. They are the best out here in india. No other bike i find that capable on highway or offroads. And it is a bliss in the city too. 411 cc provides enough juice. I ride a cbr 250 r and these enfields disappear on highways and hills, slow and steady on the 350s and flying on 500 s or the 411 himalayan.

[@davidskaggs9914]

@@Amartyamandal007 yep, I bought the Himalayan 2020 couple weeks ago and love it already 👍🇺🇸

[@billbonu1639]

Carb bikes don't like laying down.love the royal Enfield choppers at @ 3:29 though, I didn't know they made choppers.

[@bearvonsteuben9675]

Nice video. Question: I’m used to my 1150 GS, but recently gave it to a friend. I’m looking for a dual sport to attach to a sidecar. Do you think this Himalayan has enough power to handle the job? Thanks.

[@mannu8084]

5:05 Kawasaki Versys 'One Ugly Bike'....i agree on that mate😂

[@Wanderer1]

😂😂😂

[@sanfayyaad]

Kawasaki's look ugly in general imo

[@lukew5255]

Himalayan all the way for me I just have to wait for stock to come in. I had the same altitude sickness forty years ago when I was in Ecuador with my Honda 550!

[@Thp33]

After 1.4 yrs my steering stem broke. Months before it had battery issue. I don't think i will trust this bike anymore. Planning to sell it. Disappointed. Before i owned classic 350, and it was more reliable. Only the vibration issue.

[@smrangers22]

yes !! only buy one from 2019 onwards the ones made before have many many faults .

[@brucerosario555]

I live in Australia no high altitudes some options without fuel injection DRZ 400,DR650,KLR650, Japan ?

[@ayekpamarbin8572]

Bro classic 350 storm rider and Himalayan which one is best on your own knowledge.

[@BosisofSweden]

I really like this bike and the fact that it is not a fabulous rocket with a zillion Watts. My only issue is the torque. 32 Nm - ..... my cordless screw driver has 65 nM so ... What can you NOT do due to the low torque?

[@Newbutold]

If you are planning to buy a Royal Enfield, buy an Interceptor or Gt 650. No other bike from RE is as fun, refined and reliable.

[@Newbutold]

@Slippery Storm Not in the stock form, if you modified the bike into a scrambler, mild off-road should be possible. But, In my opinion you are better off with an ADV like V Strom 250, Kawasaki Versys 300, Honda CRF250. They are much more reliable and fun. Strom and Versys are more road biased and moderate off road capable, CRF is more off road focused.

[@ashishswamy5462]

@@Newbutold mentioned bike's are not worth for the price range

[@soaruk3697]

@Slippery Storm YES Y0U CAN GO OFF ROAD WITH ANY MOTORCYCLE -

[@soaruk3697]

@Slippery Storm oh you mean like my friend Doug Wothke, who rode a hard tail Harley around the Northern hemisphere - look him up matey boy and learn -you can go off-road on any motorcycle only limited minded tossers think otherwise - granted it may be harder going on some bikes than others - while you are at it look up another friend, Sjaak Lucassen, for the other end of the spectrum. ps Doug did the The Trans America Trail on a Harley-Davidson Tour Glide with sidecar attached.

[@KK-oe2zp]

Thanks for the advice

[@alperen2717]

bro. awesome video. great shots. but a better mic would make it flawless

[@JimForeman]

All I can say about Ural is RUN!!!!! They are dogs with both design and metallurgy dating to the 1930s. Even using the best oil available, if you can get 20,000 miles on one, you are lucky. Even then every moving part will be worn out to the point where it can't be rebuilt. This also goes for the Enfields built with the Indian badge.

[@Wanderer1]

I've never experienced a Ural but a bike with a massive sidecar, for me that just defeats the purpose of riding on two wheels.

[@stuglenn1112]

I think it definitely had it's problems when it first came out. But to RE's credit they do seem to have them all sorted out.

[@tejasnaikpopkar6671]

True and like their classic models are all best but ita a machine out of 100 atleast 1 has some issues no bike company is best but for re classic series are reliable ones

[@gcm4312]

I'm looking into this bike and ngl... I love how 30% of the videos are troll baits that ends with "its a good deal for the price and fun af"😂

[@TomBartram-b1c]

Most people in Europe and America need to ride 500 miles or more to reach an off road adventure environment such as the Alps the Himalayan's limited cruising speed becomes an issue. I'd buy a CB500X for this reason.

[@aasphaltmueller5178]

a lot of people in India have to ride longer distances - average speed is lower, though, due to traffic conditions

[@neilallen460]

If they make a 650 version, I will buy it tomorrow.

[@NickStaib]

Haha! Love the way you told this story!

[@fernandots9235]

Big title, but not so big problems. Most of the problems you claimed are not related to the bike itself (battery dying, extremely high altitude) and the problems with breaking chassis are common to the prototype/first year models, and as I understand didn't happened to your bikes. I know that sometimes we put so many expectations in a bike and things didn't turn out like we planned, but it doesn't mean that the bike sucks. It maybe not suited your uses, but somewhere, someone is extremely satisfied with it.

[@Wanderer1]

Beautiful comment...

[@tejasnaikpopkar6671]

True bro comparing classic series and Himalayan re has a hand in it and Himalayan is just 4 years problems maybe there but they will resolve it not like re its built for all roads n no loads riding classic to ladakh and leh with pillion and load never had any issues at all

[@pegu1245]

@@tejasnaikpopkar6671 thats becoz i dont think uve ever ridden one..(RE Fanboy)..

[@tejasnaikpopkar6671]

@@pegu1245 have Himalayan 2017 model and re standard 350cc 1974 model even my uncle has diesel model of royal enfild

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

Fortunately for me, the highest elevation in Florida (US) is 345 feet/105meters…

[@venkatbhaskaram7229]

Seriously ? Did RE released Himalayan 2021 on or before August 30, 2020. ? I guess it was released in Feb 2021.

[@ravendon]

It’s carbeurated. Not EFI or turbo. Less air so carbs are less effective.

[@Avi_K_dog]

Great video !!

[@C0lomb1anPr0]

I've just purchased an Himalayan 2021 any recent owners with opinions?

[@budgettraveller5091]

In the title you have said 2021 but the issues you mentioned are from older models.

[@budgettraveller5091]

@Bill Sbac Same issues could be found on BMW or any bike if you search KZbin.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Great 👍 Vid I’m actually to see the new 650 Himalayan

[@Wanderer1]

I really hope they make a 650 himalayan.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@toqtoq3361 just my opinion mate , I actually own a SWM 650 Superdual and it’s a fantastic bike . I do think the Himalayan is a greet little bike that a good all rounder .

[@ozziejim8472]

Versys are 8k in Australia ......and to be fair carbies are turned to altitude on all carb motors.

[@davidrandall2742]

i look forward to your review of the new abs efi Himalayan, as this is a review of the previous version.

[@nealpritchett2462]

Fuel injection on the US version. Damn, the frame issue is a problem. I love the concept of this bike. More interested in more recent versions, but I sure know not to buy an older version.

[@sscbkr48]

A tough proving ground.. This is the bs3 model? It definately had well documented issues. The 2018 bs4 export model is pretty good. Don't know how trouble free one should expect for such a low price.

[@dune6727]

That's a pity. Was going to buy one

[@SumitSingh-vy1gv]

You should make a review on owned one rather than rented bike. Afterall it's a machine & need periodical maintenance.

[@leonardoatx3]

At the end of the day you will find out that the Kawasaki is way more reliable and cheaper .. 😂✌🏻

[@voornaam3191]

What Kawasaki? There is no 400 cc Kawasaki enduro bike like the Himalayan. Kawasaki's are also great, but just think. The Kawa's I know are heavier. On tarmac or a dirt road, that's no problem. However, in tougher terrain, a lighter bike is easier. That is why the Himalayan does not have a huge engine. That is why the Himalayan is such a good compromise, not too small, not too sturdy. When you prefer a Kawasaki, I bet you'd also like the BMW GS model. Great bikes, okay, just don't forget the wisdom of buying the lightest bike, that suits your needs. Do you need a great monster? Did you try a new model that offers less power, and handles even better than your heavy monster? Sure, such a Kawa can be better for you. Faster. More power. Great reputation. But did you actually ride the newest Himalayan? Chances are, you might like it better than you think, now. It's a long distance travelling machine. And yes, most KTM's or other enduro bikes are twice as fast. Question is, will you ride twice as fast, all day long? When you doubt it, the slower bike is a great option. Hmm, long story. Question is what bike you need. All Kawa's are great. Just try that Himalayan, it could surprise you.

[@errata101]

too tall in the seat for my fam of riders,

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Reliability and all round performance...I take the Kawasaki.. I own 2...never a problem... keeps going and going...

[@willisbcteoh9840]

@Prasanta Rajkumar 6 himalayas in adelaide has broken down... thanks but no thanks ... good on you.

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Ah daei pordah@Prasanta Rajkumar get a life itchy boy...she replaced the re with a honda.... pundek kuder karaper kuaranger

[@adventureguy4119]

Think I’ll just get a klr ashame tho the Himalayan looks good