Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 Full Review

[@munta1967]

brill vid! I sold my 2018 R1200GS 'Rallye' (got bored with it tbh) and ordered a 2021 Himalayan in march 2021 without a test drive due to covid, i got it on the 10th June and have covered 1000 mls on it, Is it good? BRILLIANT! It has no top end ( knew that before i bought it) but so much character, soul and feel. The more you ride them the more they get under your skin and the more you love them, I have no regrets after 32 yrs of riding 1000+ and giving them up...this bike is something else!. Mine was ordered with the aluminium side panniers, Give engine bars, Oxford heated grips and hand guards for a total price of about £5300, the price of a second hand standard 'top brand'...I cant put into words how this bike has taken my heart over, I cant wait until covid restrictions are over and i can have a spin to Spain again, but no motorways this time all 'B' road fun and scenery :D

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks for the comment. You've basically summed up my touring dream too. I'm concerned that with the established manufacturers you're buying that 99th percentile of performance, unnecessary gadgetry and badge snobbery. There's something about Royal Enfield the way you just amble through the countryside at a relaxed pace with all the performance and tech you need. Its the same on the Meteor and Interceptor too, great bikes. Congratulations on your Himalayan, as you can tell i think its a great choice. Love the spec and colour you picked too. Thanks!

[@marinabrennecke5495]

I am also happy with my new 2021 Himalayan. I have bought an better seat for long trips. My only problem is moisture in the speedometer.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Glad to hear its working out for you. Will you be doing any touring on it?

[@marinabrennecke5495]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist The Himalayan is my second bike bought for long trips crossing Germany on small roads with luggage. If have add a better seat Hepco&Becker paniers, hand guards, a bigger plate at the luggage rack, givi crash guards for the engine and 2 ram mounts, one with a TomTom rider 500. Last week I changed my 2020 Ducati XDiavel for 2021 Harley Davidson sport glide.

[@marinabrennecke5495]

@@toqtoq3361 My dealer has order the new version for me so I must wait. Tomorrow I will start for a 3.500 km trip crossing complete Germany. For this I have 12 day's time.

[@marinabrennecke5495]

@@toqtoq3361 my dealer told me the same. Now I am waiting for the new version. Harley Davidson has the same problem. The owner drill small holes in the instruments.

[@sudhirmonique]

@@marinabrennecke5495 we will be in Germany/Netherlands this winter. Any good shops who would provide us with good gear for himalayan specifically? My priority is a good luggage system which would not cramp up my wife on the rear seat

[@twotter1969]

Nice video my friend and I really must get a test ride on a Himalayan. Subbed for more.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 😊. Any bikes you would particularly like to see on the channel?

[@shivu1298]

Dream bike 😍 I will get it one day

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Its really nice, great value for the money as well. Which colour would you get in it?

[@shivu1298]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist silver same as ur bike

[@oscartravis5740]

Completely agree! I'm taken by the camo green version

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

@@oscartravis5740 I would also pick that version. Perhaps I could be swayed by Rock Red as that looks excellent in the metal!

[@IndiRationale]

Nice review. There is one more paint option- Gravel gray.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks for the feedback Chainsaw! Good point, Gravel Grey is a nice one, I was confused with that and Granite Black for a while!

[@guyrainbow9389]

Do you think you made the right choice with the meteor after riding the himalayan?..

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

I think so, I LOVE the Meteor, it brings a lot of joy. I come home after riding it and I am just smiling. I think the Himalayan is more useful in that its bigger, can carry more luggage, a pillion easier, less chrome to look after, but emotionally the Meteor wins!

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Interested to see the 650cc one out soon! Maybe get one next year. P.s Not to keen on the windshield n hope they do the 650 with a bigger tank. Am guessing the gps things needs a phone with data on?

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

They are apparently releasing a host of new bikes, including some 650cc versions of the existing models. The windshield looks OK in real life, I would guess you're not going to be going fast enough for wind to really be a problem. Yes the tripper needs google maps on a phone..

[@MauriceTarantulas]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist Ahh but can be used offline as you can do with google maps and just a phone. Some of us dont use data... P.s Am not overly fussed re the shield tbh and yeah next years bikes are something to get my DAS done for👍

[@davidwaddington9414]

650 coming out in 2024.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

And a 450cc Himalayan sooner than that...

[@oscartravis5740]

Great review, I'm buying one, can't wait till I pass my test in November :-)

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Good for you Oscar. Its a hugely liberating feeling being on 2 wheels and you can go anywhere on the Himalayan!

[@turningwheels2584]

Get one, you won't regret it, I've had one for 3 years now, been riding 20,its the longest bike I've ever had!!

[@davidroberts7490]

Great review. 👍How did you find the overall smoothness of the bike compared to the Meteor ?

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thank you for the comment David. Regarding the engine vibration I found it very smooth and not much difference between the two. One would expect the Meteor to be smoother as it has that balancer shaft which the Himalayan does not. With respect to riding the bike I think the Meteor was a little less jerky when accelerating/pulling away. Not much difference however.

[@davidroberts7490]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist thanks 👍

[@davidroberts7490]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist just checked the Royal Enfield Himalayan workshop manual. It does have a balancer shaft.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

@@davidroberts7490 Thanks, I thought it was a new addition to the Meteor! Good to know and explains why they both feel quite smooth.

[@turningwheels2584]

The himy does have a balancer shaft, it was the first to have it 👍 **edit i should read the comments before i comment, already covered!

[@hansbachtold1966]

Nice video, nice countryside.👍 Have you done a trip to see how far you can get on a full tank of gas ? or anybody else. I am planning a long trip on my Himalayan. Could not use it since now, because i dont drive on salty roads in winter. Got my Himalyan in October last year and shes waiting to roar. Have fun guys on your bikes.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Hi Hans, thanks for your comment and the support. I haven't done a trip to see how far you can get....yet. I will start measuring the fuel added to the tank and miles covered as this is the most accurate way to measure MPG. Also I should mention I have the Meteor and not the Himmy but perhaps the result will be similar [349cc vs 411cc]! Thanks

[@Multifedexpress]

great colour

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Rock red and pine green are also lovely on the Himalayan!

[@vows2sweden]

aaa. FINALLY.....

[@igoratanackovic2413]

Can you tell me what is good crising speed? Thanks

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

50-60mph only.

[@igoratanackovic2413]

Thanks

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

@@igoratanackovic2413 Perhaps 70mph is possible on this one. The Meteor with 350cc is a 60mph cruiser...

[@stevehoward3981]

Yes they will cruise at 65 or 70 mph.

[@hershchat]

Nice review.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks for the comment, appreciate it 😊

[@ccooper8785]

Had my nearest dealer not been 250 miles away I would probably have bought one of these. Don't know why RE do not have a network of service garages if they don't have enough dealers.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

I have one 7 miles away so I am lucky. I am suffering from their delivery backlog and underperforming importers however, been waiting almost 6 months for my RE meteor to arrive in the UK.

[@kiranshetty1919]

Viewer from INDIA ❤️

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Hi Kiran. Thanks for the comment, we really want to visit your country and ride a Himalayan!

[@kiranshetty1919]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist That’s great! You’re most welcome 🙏🏻

[@grumpysprout3505]

So the bottom line, would you sell your current bike for a Hymalayan?

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Well my current bike is a 600cc sportsbike so that is a totally different kettle of fish. I ordered a Royal Enfield, but not the Himalayan, I ordered the Meteor just because its a brand new model and the looks did it for me! The Himalayan was super close second.

[@IndianMusic.shorts]

Pronunciation in west are not good specially when they pronounce Himalayan 🤣 It's not Himlayan it's Himaaalayan

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Fair comment! 😂

[@IndianMusic.shorts]

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