Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 full review - adventure tested in the Himalayas

[@andybucher452]

We did almost exactly the same trip on the previous model Himalayan last year, riding for 2 weeks. And I'd just like to comment that as Westerners we have a hard time to imagine how tough the terrain is on these machines. We were riding with my wife 2 up and the hits these bikes just suck up without complaint are next level. The rental bikes in the area do ten thousands of km in this environment without real issues. I started riding dirt bikes more than 40 years ago and just like the people up there those machines have a different kind of toughness. Greetings from England, AndyB

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks for sharing your experience, and sounds like it was a good one! They are ace bikes, definitely made for the job! Thanks for watching

[@L0gical-warri0rs007]

This is by far the best review of the Himalayan 450 till date... And yes this is a beautiful machine...

[@virajvrooms]

It's CEAT. Has its orgins in Italy and shares a history with Pirelli and Yokohoma. But then like most Indian manufacturers, they have emerged as an independent brand through indigenous R&D.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks for sharing

[@JohnWellbelove-k7b]

I did a Spiti Valley trip in an old Enfield 500 Bullet back in 2006. What I've really noticed on the current videos of the region is how many of the roads are now tarmac. Back when I was there almost all of it was dirt track, which even the Bullet (with road tyres) managed to cope with OK. With tarmac and modern bikes, it must be a completely different experience.

[@r.a.burkart8628]

As a REH 411 (2021) Rider, who wants to stay at the origin, I need to say, your review is the most enthousiastic and taking me with video, I have ever seen from the 452. And I saw a lot. You give more than facts, you give practical experience, I can immediatly understand. Thats it! Thank you a lot! When I have the money, I will think again, about changing. When the gods meant so, I am 62!! Best wishes to "The girl on a bike"

[@georgeglumac4479]

Wonderful review! I want to start riding at age 72 and this is the bike. Looking forward to the Himalayas.

[@stuartrobson5265]

Thanks for an awesome review...its interesting because everyone I've spoken to about this bike gave 100% positive feedback..looks like you certainly put it though its paces...Thanks again. Your a star 🌟

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks so much for watching and I am glad you enjoyed it! We most definitely put it through its paces and could not fault it, and hearing that other people give it such a positive feedback also really is a testiant to how amazing this bike really is ! 💯

[@knottytoob]

@@TheGirlOnABike -testiant- testament. Kind regards to you, yours and all. Ride, "on you crazy diamond."

[@frankpinion4937]

Generally a very good review. It is a bigger bike than the previous Himalayan so smaller Novice riders need to be aware of that & it's still heavy at 196 kg. It now has a 17 litre tank opposed to the previous 15 litre tank which is carried high so it doesn't feel to heavy especially when you go to lift it off the side stand. The air cleanner is under the tank so you'll have to remove the tank to change it so I hope your tool kit covers that. The other point worth mentioning is that this bike is new generation with water cooling for the first time on a royal enfield & also for the first time on a royal enfield it has shims for tappet adjustment. Previously you could just use a ring open end spanner/ screw driver & use a feeler gauge to set the tappets once the engine is at top dead centre on a firing stoke with tappets rocking slightly. Not the case now as it is now the same as every other modern bike out there with shim adjustment. Unless you have the correct size shims & know what you're doing then forget it. So its gone from being a simple bike to maintain to a rather difficult one which is probably going to cost you a lot more money to get serviced.

[@JohnWellbelove-k7b]

The tarmac roads can be good in the Himalayas... until the spring melt causes a landslide and the road is washed away! We got stuck in Tabo for a while until a bulldozer had made a flattened path over the mound of rubble. Love the video by the way. It brought back a lot of fond memories of the region.

[@The10thManRules]

The 450 Himalayan is top of list for my next bike.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

It is an ace bike!!

[@JagLite]

Nice review. I liked the original Himi and it sounds like the new 450 is even better by a large margin. I like the RE design being a Go-Anywhere traveler bike. Like the original it is NOT a dual sport, it is not designed to compete with all the other dual sport bikes. It is a bike to throw your gear on and head off to someplace new. Ridden at a speed that doesn't beat the bike and rider up because you don't want to break your bike or your body when you are a long way from help. As it comes from the dealer it looks to be better equipped than most other bikes to just strap on your gear and head off to unknown destinations.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh this bike has colossal improvements from the last one, it is like whole new bike and is ten fold better! Like you said, you can just jump on and head off for an epic adventure! 💪 Thanks so much for watching

[@TravelHeals-2023]

Thanks for appreciating our roads

[@TheGirlOnABike]

❤️

[@robbcollins3727]

Love your review! thank you! I am currently riding an Africa Twin, thinking of downsizing… seems as if this might be a GREAT alternative… What do you think?

[@yogeshgautham]

One needs to find a balance between fun, and managing weight and power, and I think this bike sits at that sweet spot

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yey thanks so much for watching , glad you enjoyed it! The Himalayan is definetly one for you to consider and could be the perfect downsize for you and your needs. Expectingly you will notice a reduction in power between the Africa Twin which I am sure you can imagine going from a 1100 to 450cc but other than that, I would reccomend it for sure, maybe take one for a test ride and see how you get on with it. But it is an ACE bike

[@davidm6149]

I rode up in ladakh years ago it’s wonderful

[@ukstudent1]

Hey there! I absolutely love your video! I’m actually in one of your lectures at school, and as an Indian, I really resonate with this video. You know, I’ve never driven a bike or a car because I’m still pretty young, but your videos, your passion, and your story have captured my heart. Thanks a bunch!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw wow. Thank you for such a kind comment and for taking the time to say that. It's really made me smile

[@vemmanr]

The tires are CEAT (Cavi Elettrici e Affini Torino) with similar history like Royal Enfield - originals defunct!

[@andyg5004]

Glad you enjoyed your trip and the Royal Enfield.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks! It was an incredible experience on an amazing bike! Thanks for watching and following along with the adventure!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Royal Enfield Puts on a Demo Ride for youtubers in USA in the Tennessee area on the Blue Ridge Parkway. One week later the rains from the Hurricane washed much of that road out.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh no

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@TheGirlOnABike I corrected my grammar.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@TheGirlOnABike There is a small independent German Bike shop in Germany that Specializes Yamaha Tenere type bikes. They are restoring a 1987 600 CC Model for #Itchyboots Noraly did ride an air cooled 411 CC Himalayan and she liked the bike. Then she got the Liquid cooled Honda CRF 300 which she totally wore out and rebuilt at least once. With the low seat height of the new liquid cooled Himalyan 450, it is a huge improvement over the previous version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpuQmmusgtCgbtk

[@nordogs]

Thank you so much for this awesome review, Vanessa 🙏🤙🍀

[@dexterroy]

I'm here to look at the beautiful Himalayan landscape. I already know its a good bike. It's rather funny to see some people buying this bike and then using it to commute to office. Probably, they bought it with touring in mind, going to all those mountain peaks. Now using it to commute within city in peak traffic.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

If you want to see more of the beautiful himalayan landscape, make sure to check out the full adventure series!

[@neilmeiskey5482]

Hello, trying to decide if I should keep my 2021 Honda CB 500 X with a full Rallye Raid setup. or sell it and get the new Himalayan 450. I rode street only for many years 75 years old now) and wanted to do a bit off road riding so bought the Honda used last fall. I am thinking at my age, seat height (I am 175cm) the Himalayan might be a bit easier to deal with for an old inexperienced off road guy. The Rallye Raid kit on the CB500x makes it quite tall! Enjoyed this video and now am a subscriber:).

[@traveltofindme2147]

It’s Def a bike I will put into consideration after this review!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Wooo, all I can say is that it is definitely worth looking into! 💪

[@cathaltwomey]

Great review and entertaining videos .... keep it up!

[@MisterRockAlot]

I love this bike but the biggest hill in my country is like 5 meters high, and there isn't a single road which is not asphalt. But I might get it anyways.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hehe it is still an ace bike to ride on the road, super smooth and super comfortable!

[@dexterroy]

Which country is that? Netherlands?

[@JohnWellbelove-k7b]

The positive thing about the old bullet at altitude was that it was so low on power originally, that you didn't really notice the drop! On my last trip to Sikkim we went to around 15,000' and the Bullet just kept plodding along reliably.

[@vinaybakaria]

Great feedback on in build offline map Royal Enfield surely comeup with update. Overall enjo6ed review ❤

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yey super glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks so much for watching

[@jimdoolan2277]

Great review thank you going to dunedin new Zealand to look at one on Monday Cheers 👍🏻

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh mega. Let me know what you decide.

[@jimdoolan2277]

@@TheGirlOnABike took one out very good but ordered the Guerrilla 450 here next week Cheers 👍🏻

[@jimmydickson8854]

I think is a good all round bike good value good of road suspension reliable engine enough power for the average person not to bad to pick up can travel any where with it I live in Australis joe Ryan road road Aust and NZ with the 411 so this can do it easy. My 452 runs great iv done quite a few dirt roads with it I changed the tyres to 50- 50 well happy with it ,looked at the T 7 but too much power and to high for me as I’m a short arse stature 👍😀

[@ferkuzuel]

Great review!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks! SO glad you enjoyed it!

[@manjilhaque9270]

Overall its a great bike. But I don't like the fact they added so many electronics in the bike. I wished they kept it simple like the old himalayan. My main concern is the ride by wire. I don't want to get stuck in the middle of nowhere because the local mechanic can't fix my blown sensor. But other than that great bike and great review Vanessa ❤

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks so much for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it and found it useful and informative

[@r.a.burkart8628]

for that I love my "traktor", going to africa, every blacksmith can repair, if something is broken, completly without computer-assistance. When I did it wrong, i fall and the bike wih me. So I can learn to handle this machine, not by using computers aid. I don't say nothing agaings ABS, a really good invention, but Drivingmodes, trakking control, break-control and what else - there is only missing the "Drive-without-Rider-Ability" ... I still like my Rosinante without plastic, and when the old lady tumbs down, I lift her up and we go on ... 😄🙏😎

[@augm3nt384]

To move the handlebar forward, you can turn the bar risers 180 deg at any workshop.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yeah it's super easy to do. Could have done it road side but as it wasn't my bike I didn't want to start messing up their settings 🫶

[@michaelstannard1900]

Great revue, thank you x

[@scotty2307]

As @verajvroom said, the tire brand is Ceat, and it is pronounced like Fiat, but with a C instead of an F. I am planning to buy a Himalayan 450 this coming summer. It will be my first bike in over 30 years. I had no idea that India had motorways as high as 19,000 feet. That is amazing. That section with miles of switchbacks looks like it would be a real highlight for the days riding.

[@grandblumea]

Great review Miss Ruck. Thank you so much 🥰 🙏

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yey, thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@CChandam]

You say Bullet and show us a Super Meteor🤯

[@TheGirlOnABike]

😅

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Thanks for your review. Looks like a rugged bike. Substantial upgrade from the aircooled Himi. 40 kg lighter would be perfect ;-) Günter/Nürnberg

[@philcadorette1383]

Great review ! Really like the first hand and current experience from a talented rider. The one thing the engineers may have overlooked is the combination of high and low front fender. I know it's to protect the radiator but in many parts of the world the low fender would get balled up with mud and stop you in your tracks. Does anyone know if they can be raised and inch or 2 ? Keep up the great content !

[@TheGirlOnABike]

that's a super fair comment about the fender. We didn't have an issue as you suspected, I'd be interested to hear what mud facing riders experience. Maybe someone will see this comment and share

[@ADVBrett]

Loving this, rather keen to throw a leg over the Enfield Himalayan 450 and give it a run.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh it is ace, and definitely worth a ride!

[@gregorybauer-vb3so]

Beautiful scenery. I like to see 2 bikes chasing each other. Just random

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh it was a stunning adventure, hehe that is always fun too 🙂

[@packfan1946]

Nice bike review Vanessa. I really like that bike, but since I'm a typical guy, small bikes seem a bit less macho than the bigger bikes. I prefer the midsize bikes in 700-900cc range, and I like having heated seats and grips because I live in North central USA that has real winters with rather cool springs and falls. Being a bit older also, I really like the DCT on the Honda AT, but I really like the Aprilia Toureg with cruise control and a quick shifter from a dealer that less than a half mile from my house. My current KTM 890 ADV has had some technological issues that required some high expenditure of funds to correct. I want a low maintenance, with a long service interval bike, and I don't know if something like that exists yet.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Glad you enjoyed it! We all have our own preferences but this bike is definitely one to add to the consideration basket hehe.. As for heated seats and grips, they can always be added on to any bike afterwards 🙂 Thanks so much for watching!

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, I’ve been watching quite a few videos about people riding across India. There was a group that had a Himalayan , KTM and a Triumph and😅 each one of them reckoned the Royal Enfield Himalayan what’s the pic of the bunch? They said the KTM was good, but the the seat was hard and very uncomfortabe the Triumph just couldn’t cut it. Anyway keep up the good work probably won’t see much of you for awhile because you are pregnant having a little ankle biter that will slow you down for a few years unless you’ve got good grandparents that prepared to look after the child , Cliff from Australia

[@TheGirlOnABike]

That is a pretty cool experiement to do, and having ridden a huge array of bikes over the years myself, I fully agree and I dont think I would have wanted to go into the mountains on anything other than the Himalayan ! There is definitely still plenty more to come, pregnancy goes pretty quick so dont worry about that hehe. Thanks for watching!

[@bidouchonsan]

i 've ordered one in hanle black color with tubeless wheels. i think it will arrive in November. i cant wait... what do think about Mosko luggage ? i think i will fit my Himy with the rackless 80 model, in orange and black, of course.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh wow that is mega exciting! I actually have an upcoming video on what luggage to choose when riding the Himalayan and the Mosko Moto rackless is on that list, definitely a good choice!

[@bidouchonsan]

@@TheGirlOnABike cool ! i will have your review. i think i'll buy the "gnoblin" mount system instead of straps.

[@lucgermain9783]

Magnifique road trip dans une splendide région, ça fait réver. Ou et chez qui avez vous loué les himalayans 450, SVP. Merci

[@davidalderson7761]

Oxygen !!!! Where did you source your first aid oxygen kits from ? My max altitude is 4000m and that was hard work so oxygen can be handy to have for sure while high up and abroad as you can’t carry it on the plane.

[@mnjthapliyal]

With a full tank of 17 liters, the vehicle covered 395 kilometers, giving a mileage of 23.2 km/L.

[@Chooky88]

I'm torn between this and the 450MT. The mirrors are solo poor on the Enfield though, almost a joke. I'm 185cm and couldn't adjust them to see anything on the LHS.

[@tamasvarga67]

It was an easy choice for me just by looking at the two. CFMoto is a typical Chinese clone of a KTM the Himalayan is a unique bike.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thankfully mechanical wise the bike is a dream and the cosmetic stuff like adjusting and changing mirrors is a very quick, cheap and easy change that can be made to suit yourself 🙂

[@erikherje3414]

Awesome filming, awesome review…🤩 But as a Norwegian I am confused regarding the name of the bike.. Royal Enfield Himalyan…? I thought it was Himalayan..? Mountains called Himalayas, not Himalya..? 😳 But again: great views and great explanation 👍🏻

[@ekimandersom4478]

Can you read?

[@deshiyatri2414]

Love to see you❤

[@TheGirlOnABike]

❤️❤️

[@EverettDaniel-j1r]

If you were looking for an 80/20 on road to off road bike with most of your off rode being Western US fire roads, would you consider this bike over an F750GS, Honda 750 Transalp type bikes?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

i'd probably say towards the F750GS but I've not had fair Transalp experience to want to comment future. Sorry that's not much help

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

Who is paying the costs for this amazing tour? Is H the only sponsor?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I have a selection of brands who support me so the costs are distributed but a core portion was supported by RE loaning the bikes and logistics

[@mn1k4114]

Lovely content And hey North East Riders Meet is in Meghalaya.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@nkwd007]

Would you prefer having Tenere 700 on this trip over the Himalayan?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

No, this bike was the perfect bike for this sort of trip, it was literally made for it, and I could not imagine riding any other bike

[@nkwd007]

@@TheGirlOnABike Strong statement, thank you. I am shopping around for replacement of my almost 4 years old Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Considering I am in the UK and most of my trips are from here to Alps or Pyrenees I don't want to get something slightly under powered for the motorway parts of the trip. Looking for non-existing unicorn 😀

[@Kyrodan022]

Pick one. Tiger 900 RP or Himmy 450? And go.

[@martyn_g]

Different bikes.

[@Kyrodan022]

Yes they are. So not going backwards

[@axellness]

Excellent review. Not sure why you dont have as many simps as itcbyboots, but the quality is up there for sure.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks so much, mega appreciate that! Please feel free to share and help boost the numbers, the YT algorithim is definitely a hard one to crack!

[@martyn_g]

Itchy boots, has done a bloody good job. However, I feel the “let’s ride to places where I waffle into a mic and film it” has done its course. This YTer and C90 Adventures are where it’s at.

[@deltatom2459]

I do like your Resümee of this bike , you did point out a lot of the important informations only an experianced rider finds out while realy using the bike also at extreme challanging situations ... my hat off to you... soon to be mother

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching and for your support

[@timsatchell6713]

Very nice review. I guess you like it Vanessa. 😅

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hehe it definitely was made for it! Thanks for watching

[@neilvidyalankar]

I'm planning to "upgrade" from the Interceptor 650 to the Himalayan 450.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Nice!!

[@marbulle]

Merci Vanessa pour ce retour, je possède cette même moto mais avec des jantes tubeless depuis 1500kms je n'ai fait que de la route car j'attends le sabot rallye et les protections basses pour l'emmener dans des chemins j'ai monté des protèges mains. J'ai également commandé le siège touring pour améliorer le confort. Avant de me décider pour l'Himalayan 450 j'ai aussi testé une CF Moto 450mt qui ne m'a pas convenue. Encore merci pour le partage à bientôt et grand ✌️de la Haute Savoie en France

[@TheLucaseuropa]

I like your pants, which model is that? Thanks!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

They are the Woodsman Enduro Pant by Mosko Moto and I highly reccomend!

[@sergiob3179]

Your Mosko travel kit and dress cost 25% Himalaya value😅

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

Please be Careful, Please be Safe Vanessa ji , I will pray for you, God bless you with lot's and lot's and lot's and lot's of love, health, happiness, safety and prosperity 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SanjitAs-s2u]

Where BMW cannot go, Royal Enfield can definitely go.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hehe it is an incredibly ace bike !

[@bijeshsingh92]

BRO❤

[@parthasarathiyerrama5997]

Great review. I would like to know your review of Yezdi Adventure.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Unfortunately I have not had the chance to ride this bike so I am unable to give you a comparison, but maybe one day I will get the chance

[@LiviuXSA]

this video contains pretty good and useful information about the bike but its hard to watch, the volume and mic quality is all over the place. just when it's very silent then it turns into a scream. i think you should consider using better equipment or putting in the effort to re-make the video instead of releasing it like this, im sure it would have gotten a lot more views than it did. as a last resort even a voiceover remake with some clips from the trip would be better as well. good luck

[@rogerbooth8127]

No mention of the original 411 cc model which was part of the development history but otherwise a good review

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it

[@humanentity2214]

"lack of oxygen literally takes your breath away" 😂

[@jhumpuunbiased1441]

Royal Enfield got pregnant in Himalayas for a reason !! Literally the birth of a Himalayan Beast 🤣 .

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Haha love it

[@jhumpuunbiased1441]

@TheGirlOnABike i wish you could come to Northeast India for another adventurous ride (Guwahati to Anini , bomdila and tawang ( Arunachal Pradesh)

[@johanballin6601]

How were such road-biased tires able to handle rough terrain? You have expert skills but curious how an average rider would fare without something along the lines of Motoz Tractionator or similar… Though I am a huge fan of you and your adventures it makes me somewhat skeptical when hearing very flowery descriptions that compare the Sherpa engine with Sherpas. I would have liked to learn more technical details around things like gearing, power band, traction control, weight distribution, and suspension characteristics. Those are things that, although leaving some room for subjectivity, matter the most in terms of handling on and off road as well as rider experience with the bike. My apologies if I sound negative or too critical. I am a huge fan of yours and offering my perspective from a desire to provide constructive feedback and wanting to learn more details about your experience with this bike in one of the harshest environments in the world. I would have also like to hear the perspectives of your fellow riders.

[@ububox2087]

I bought this bike as a first bike a few months back and the first actual ride I went on (literally zero experience) was a rough Aussie 4wd track in wet weather with knee deep water crossings, clay and very rocky sections. As an absolute beginner (riding with two very experienced motocross riders on MX bikes) I can tell you this bike was a lot easier to control than I was expecting - stock tyres and all. The guys I was riding with were genuinely impressed with both the bike and my ability to keep it moving forward. I now have over 3000km on the bike and it hasn't missed a beat. This bike has taken my curiosity and is turning it into a passion.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I hear you on the tyres, when we picked up the bikes I was like... um what are these. But they genuinely surprised me. I maybe had a couple of moments on a step downhill offroad where my confidence in the front gripping lacked, but actually overall they were totally able to handle all the conditions we faced. I would be interested to see how they handle english mud as an adv terrain but I can't comment on that. I so hear you on the romance of the sherpa. It was mental how the Himalayas just took on my soul. The energy and magnitude of it all, plus having recently watched that Netflix 7 peaks film about the sherpas... I was so in it! hehe Especially when you think that probably 95% of the bikes we saw were Royal Enfields. I super appreciate your feedback and the time it took to comment, thank you lovely.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

that's awesome to hear. I agree on the rubber. Far more capable than I expected too. I LOVE the curiosity turning into a passion!! hehe YEY!!

[@ADV_explorersgr]

👌👌👍🤙🇬🇷

[@TheGirlOnABike]

🙂

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

12:58 😣😣😣😣😣😣

[@awansetiyawan8229]

Do you want real adventure? Go to indonesia😊

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Maybe one day I will get the chance !

[@adityan3208]

I'm sorry, but is the Himalayas a fake adventure for you?

[@afaka84]

We can all ride anything 🤪 sorry in advance 😇

[@TheZubin66]

I like how she pronounces ‘Himalayan’ . (The proper way.)