Royal Enfield Himalayan | First Ride | Autocar India

[@sreedhar75perupally]

After seeing this above video of Royal Enfield Himalaya i am very happy about one thing. Our Hyderabad Roads are no where less than off roads of Himalayas...... especially during rainy season. so i strongly recommend to all our Hyderabad Guys to buy this bike and enjoy the Himalayan drive here itself in our Hyderabad City.

[@IamRanJos]

Lol :p

[@bjornarya]

most of the indian roads are like that :P

[@kaiwalyaghotkar832]

Sreedhar Perupally Bhai Mumbai ke wahi haal hain

[@niranjansatyappanavar4606]

I think u didn't visited Hubli "Karnataka"

[@staninjapan07]

That is a very nice, simple looking bike. Most people, including me, would like to have fuel injection in their daily bike for obvious reasons, but imagine your fuel injection goes wrong in a place where you need to do your own servicing - then the carb's simplicity is key. It looks like it has very few unnecessary fancy things, and in a bike of that nature that is surely a good thing. It would have been nice to hear about the fuel economy. I doubt that that bike will be sold here in Japan any time soon, but if I lived in India where the bike is still made and sold, I think I would happily buy one. I also like the idea of a return to a long stroke engine. 'Over-square' engines are nice, and they have advantages, but why not have a bike with a nice relaxed engine? They last longer after all. The idea of a 10,000 kilometre oil change is just ridiculous though. I have a very modern Suzuki 650 V-twin, and I change the oil every 3,000 kilometres. I would never allow my bike to go 10,000 on the same oil. No way. Maybe Royal Enfield uses fully synthetic oil that costs a lot... in that case, O.K. Thanks for the review, I like the bike very much.

[@adityasundar324]

+sounak mallik As long as it doesn't hamper the performance there are qualm. But there are 3 thing which need to be addressed asap. i) It needs more power. At least 10 more BHP would wonders. ii) ABS iii) Traction Control to make it a truly safe and capable bike. Agreed that it would push the cost more, but this is a niche market and people wouldn't mind spending a bit more

[@shuttlebadminton24]

+staninjapan07 Fuel economy they claim is 45km but practically it would be 35 to 38 as its a 410cc engine. Even am worried about the oil cost. Lets see. During the test test ride, I was not able to reach 3rd gear since the 1 gear allowed me to push till 50+km and the second gear is the max I was able to. This means 100 to 110 might be the cruising speed and am damn sure it will be awesome.

[@adityasundar324]

Mohanlal D I have to admit that I did not test ride it. But could you give your opinion on how would it fare with 2 fully loaded saddle bags and some heavy luggage in the pillion ? I mean will it still be able to cruise in triple digits without a drop of sweat? I seriously feel that this motorcycle should at least give 5 more horses if not 10.

[@avinashawasthi2073]

+Aditya Sundar can you advise than is duke 390 better than re Himalayan for long tour as it misses high cruising speed and torque...

[@anurag2453]

you pushed 50+ on first gear? how much you were revving it man! or is it the bike!??

[@naveenchandrakumar480]

Here is finally, the actually, the proper, the Himalayan review of RE Himalayan. Great work man, You took us through the whole of Himalayas in the review. Thrilling to watch the backgrounds, dreaming now of going there one day in RE Himalayan along with my family.

[@richard9444]

This is a really great bike well done cant wait to see one in London UK ,,i wanna test ride

[@sandeepgabhale]

This review was the BEST among all other bike reviews.. its awesome. I agree with 410 cc RE should've tuned the engine to churn out at least 30 bhp..

[@jamshimonc8445]

Who watching 2020

[@TheTwinPost]

Simple... informative and Kartikeya's seamless hosting skills... perfect sir...keep it up

[@SirKart]

+Rahul Nair Appreciate it Sir!

[@sharvan456]

Brilliant riding,review and commentary! Karthik,you are up with the best auto journalists in the world.

[@SirKart]

+Saravanan M Thank you.

[@abhijeetgyal]

nice!shows royal Enfield can evolve and produce really good new products/categories and not just keep recycling the nostalgia. Also kudos for taking the path less explored and not just concentrating on the mass market-it needs passion to do that! Even if the Himalyan is not a financial success (its a nitch product) i would still applaud RE for making a great product! Personal opinion -headlamp design/integration could have been handled better on a overall well designed package! and the blog by Mr Lal was fantastic. Might own a himalayan some day (when i start touring)good luck RE!proud of you.

[@indrajit1234]

Fantastic job with the review guys. Really well done. You covered everything about the bike and did it in a very aesthetic way :)

[@crazygrasshopper]

KICKASS RIDING THERE!!! Out of all the other Himalayan videos I have watched, you are the one who has Churned out the maximum from this bike :) Kudos on that Karthik!!! Keep up the great work :)

[@mavullakhashif]

Great video, And the way Mr Singee execute the presentation of the motorbike is mind blowing. keep up the good work!!!

[@9686577931]

Love the way you describe any machine Kartikeya Sir, the choice of words and the vocabulary is simply impeccable. Thank you for sharing this video. Not a bullet fan (No Offence), but yes I just simply love your thoughts. Its short, sweet and crisp.

[@sharonskariahkurian6846]

Hi Katikeya its good to hear from u. Actually I like to ride long distances, i'm not interested in speed & racing, daily use in city & I like weekend small trips.

[@peteacher52]

Well spoken - easy on the ear with salient points covered comprehensively for the length of the review. If I were in the market for a motorcycle again, I'd make a point of looking for this presenter.

[@abhisekduttaa]

I took a test ride last week and I am loving it apart from the brakes I will take a second chance as I believe I just learned the breaking technology of Himalayan and I wanna give it a second chance.my verdict good for both on and off road at this price overtaking is just a play FI works well.

[@adwnasa1]

I don't know why guys need more bhp, if u see bhp:torque this bike works perfect and being from Himalayas I don't see any reason u need to cross 70kmph in our winding and unpredictable roads. and ABS would have been helpful if u r above three digit mark in speed, which I feel is very dangerous when u see the condition for which this made .. I.e. Himalayan areas. every years we have so many death cases due to over speeding, so all the specs u guys want makes u vulnerable too.

[@atulpandey6500]

Bike looks very promising. Great genuine effort by the company. A comparison with MOJO would be interesting. Obviously mojo wud be betr on road n this would be betr off road but it would be interesting to see which one would be a betr overall package for most people

[@sriramprabhakaran8686]

awesome review as always. do a review on mojo too please

[@truestar1995]

waiting for the KTM 200& 390 adventure twin... & then I'll make my choice for conquering the himalayas

[@sanskar6876]

truestar1995 I'm still waiting for KTM Duke 390 adventure to launch

[@darrenpinto902]

finally the adventure-touring segment is alive and kicking. needed 30 horses at least. too bad its not bs-4 rated.

[@prithvikanchan9781]

i took a test drive a couple of days ago i loved the bike, the ride quality,the pricing,looks and abilities only thing i am worried is the bike misfires while deaccelerating .i want the bike badly cant wait to get my hands on it but just cant figure out the reason of misfireing..assuming it was totally new the plugs should be fine and only other reason is the air conpression ratio but why.... please revert back friends if possible the reason behind it and how it can be mended

[@chrisgraham887]

Best Review out there!! Love my Himalayan!!!

[@TheArrycool]

Going tomorrow for a test ride!! Nice review! Thanks!

[@anurag2453]

how did you like it?

[@TheArrycool]

It's tall, 800 mm seat height is not meant for all. The engine is smooth, it's quite different from the existing Royal Enfield engines due to the counter balancer. It's fast, a little jumpy. Sometimes it felt like a Horse :D. The bike is grand, I was quite emotional but since I am not going to stay in the same city, I couldn't buy it :-\ .

[@anurag2453]

Arijit Mukherjee thats too bad. I'm starting to like this bike a lot. only issue is im a short guy 5'5. i'll look like a kid on this big bike. Still gonna go for it :)

[@sahiladya8473]

Bs4 abs version is hell lot of improved now. One can buy

[@stevesmitherman5757]

Very good video. Do you know when / if this bike will come to the US.

[@SirKart]

Not as of now.

[@ekimov98]

Great camera work.

[@nandopatoch]

Nice, honest, easily understood review - Kudos!!

[@neerawz]

Please feed us review for Honda XR 150L too !

[@shuttlebadminton24]

Very good review... It would have been not any better without the Host... All credits goes to the Host Karthikeya. But one thing I'm not sure about is that the engine has a knocking sound in the Test bike I rode at Bangalore.

[@THEGODOFNOOBS]

how to set up its clock +Autocar

[@KaroGorille]

Very good review indeed ! Are we gonna see that bike in Europe ? Can't wait to ride on it !

[@King-vo7vm]

it's very good to ride,am now the proud owner....

[@tajmelshaik6120]

dude can u give ur personal review can I buy one

[@RanaMukherjee47]

At this moment, I really feel that Royal Enfield should go for chopper like concept. just like the bikes of OCC(Orange County Choppers). If they can go for Cafe Racer, Now for a Adventure motorcycle or rather dual purpose Himalayan. I think they should go for a Chopper like concept.!

[@lomaspj]

Hello from Nepal! Very nice review! As always! The hard clutch and the thrashy engine sound has been the signature of the company.. so I guess they had their share of discussion before they decided on the sweet balance without being too obnoxious.. the engine doesn't sound too bad, compared to other enfields.. I hope we could lube down that hard clutch.. my only concern as for now is the durability and maintenance.. if I get a green signal on them.. I'd be good to go.. waiting eagearly for this bike to arrive in Nepal..

[@LazyRandomReviews]

I just saw the bike in flesh... It's awesome.. A big bike 😘💪

[@pranav127]

I feel Autocar on KZbin deserves many more subscribers. Best reviews out there.

[@SirKart]

+Pranav Srinivasan Appreciate that thought!

[@huzefamandviwala2627]

Is it possible to fit the Himalayan instrument cluster on the 2016 thunderbird please reply ??

[@rajendiranramalingam3236]

Very nice videography. What is the camera you used? Please tell me. I'm also planning to buy one.

[@yoshimitsu411]

Perfect bike for Pune roads :)

[@karthikesp]

pls make a review for the on road capability of this bike!! really keen on that. that should be the deciding factor.

[@BluTrollPro]

Road trialed look like the Scottish road network! :D. I would love one of these, they seem so much more simple than the big BMW 1200gs and ktms everyone buys here.

[@snidepete5700]

Looks like RE are getting with the programme! Good on ya, RE!

[@HASK_Swim_Bike]

Good video but they still have a far way to go. Just purchased an Africa Twin DCT - and its a fantastic bike. You guys might want to have a look at it

[@SirKart]

+Harish Neel You have one in India? if yeah, We'll be over for dinner. :-) Love that .. cant wait to ride it.

[@vinaybv7978]

Thank you Karthik for this review, please post a complete off road review in worst of a conditions.. Please do post it, waiting for a extreme review for this extreme bike... If possible do it in Coorg, a request.. #Extreme Himalayan!

[@SirKart]

+vinay bv Hey! Would love to come there. But, unlikely. Will find some familiar tough terrain when we get it for test.

[@vinaybv7978]

Please do a complete off road review anywere., eagerly waiting.. and i like all your reviews, the best in job!

[@SirKart]

+vinay bv Will do! Thank you for watching. Yeah, it is a pretty kick ass job to have. :-)

[@sankalps7003]

Royal Enfield Himalayan would be a king on Indian roads because all the roads here in India are comparable to those in the terrains of the Himalayas

[@subhajitbiswas4340]

Nice review mate . I am your big fan :-)

[@SirKart]

+subhajit biswas Thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@2771237]

since it does not have Kick and have Carburated Engine. I am afraid, that does it give starting problem in Winter ? Does it give vibration on 100+ km/hr ?

[@aravindbnr]

beautiful and very nice review

[@prathameshacharya9739]

Can't wait to get mine! :D

[@lazyoverworked]

Very nice...thanks. I wish the suspension damping was adjustable. It is better if you switch off ABS while riding through gravel, snow...so I fail to understand the constant cribbing about it. And for the price offered by RE, Himalayan seems like a great deal. Please do another review for city rides...behaviour in heavy traffic...how many stares 😜...the bike is not available in Delhi due to BS 4 norms...so I have some time to decide whether to have it as my only bike...perhaps they will update and release a fuel injected version soon. You mentioned a bit about Himalayan being slightly underpowered...will it struggle on a gradient (off road incline) compared to other heavy adventure bikes (Triumph Tiger, GS is too huge of a bike). Thank you.

[@SirKart]

+Oinam Anand Yeah, we are looking forward to riding it in the city as well.

[@nandagopan1478]

You are the best when it comes to bikes

[@sharonskariahkurian6846]

Hi Kartikeya I really enjoyed ur review about the himalayan.I feel like buying it but I have a doubt,so can u please help me out here...By comparing the look, engine displacement, daily use, mileage, price could u tell me that Duke or Himalayan is the best option to go for.

[@SirKart]

+Sharon Skariah Kurian That's not straightforward at all! Will depend on what you would want/ how you like to ride. Fast and furious - Duke for sure. Roughing it out and taking in the sights - Himalayan.

[@rauldsilva]

Just wondering if theres a weight limit for this bike

[@999shahrukh]

Great work Autocar Team 👌

[@shyamprasadreddymora6630]

+Autocar India Anything about how are the vibrations on this bake when compared with other Enfields ?

[@SirKart]

+Shyam Prasad Reddy Mora Far far far less. This is more in line with "other"/"regular" bikes.

[@shyamprasadreddymora6630]

Wow.. Thts definitely a good news considering this is a RE. So, no more massage on the go.

[@BennyAlexander]

One of the prime reasons people buys RE bikes is for the sound it produces. While the review is good, it would have been nice if you had mentioned a word about it. Thanks.

[@SirKart]

+Benny A Yes, absolutely right. It doesnt have the characteristic thump associated with REs. Still a bit meaty.

[@AdityaJayaram]

you guys should a comparison between the continental gt and the himalayan. im looking at getting either. i just want one for indulgence. wont be touring or going on track, just for a few hours around the back roads on sundays.

[@SirKart]

+Aditya Jayaram Cant really compare those two. depending on the surface of the quality of your back roads you could pick one.

[@AdityaJayaram]

Kartikeya Singhee Hi Kartikeya.. first off, big fan. :) i think you (and autocar) always have the best quality presentations in your reviews as compared to other indian channels (ahem powerdrift) .... and its not really about the roads.. you see, me and my father really love bikes and cars, its something special we share. and i want to buy him a fun bike, and am thinking of an enfield.. its retro, i respect Siddhartha for how he's turned it around, and the continental looks great... im sure he will barely use the bike.. its more of an indulgence.. seeing these two bikes back to back will help me decide which one..

[@SirKart]

+Aditya Jayaram Hey! That's awesome stuff. Love the idea of father-son riding together! if its an indulgence, the Conti is just such a pretty one! And if he isn't going to gas it around much, dont see why not! He'd be okay with the slightly sporty seating posture? That's where the Himalayan could have an advantage - upright and comfy. Happy riding man! Envious. And, thank you for watching. Take care!

[@AdityaJayaram]

Kartikeya Singhee thats what i was thinking too.. thats for your input :) looking forward to your next video. cheers :)

[@gautam__j]

Awesome review. Don't know when RE will equip their bikes with abs and cbs (combined braking system).

[@SuperImbadude]

CBS will no not be suitable for off roaders.

[@jashn1703]

one question, i hope u ans. one everyturn u have put ur leg forward, any specific reason ? any posture or balancing inspite of bending down to knee ? actually wat it was ?

[@SirKart]

+jashan lamba Hey! Thats a technique used when riding off-road or on loose surfaces. The inside leg is placed forward to move more weight toward teh front wheel. (Even the upperbody is positioned as far forward on the seat as possible) This gives it more grip. And in case the front tyre slips you can use your foot to push up the bike. if you want to know more - www.autocarindia.com/auto-videos/big-rock-motopark-video-feature-388861.aspx

[@CGeoutdoor]

Will it go 2 up for long trips comfortably?

[@kotimoto]

A very well done review, unbiased views.

[@vivekcristiano]

where is this shot ?

[@ahamedsalam593]

any news about abs version?

[@gskarthikkn]

Hi Kartikeya Singhee, Nice review. Is this good bike for pillions riders?

[@atuladeupes]

Well defined review Kartikeya, i want to know more on clutch side. Is the gear shifting is tight ?? Positive shifting is their?? Do they offer tubeless option on tyres ?

[@SirKart]

+Atul Srivastava Gearbox is superb. No problem with shifts. No tubeless tyres.

[@harjotsingh6275]

But still I like power drift more in bike reviews. This was also GD.

[@SirKart]

+harjot singh Thanks. Appreciate it.

[@harjotsingh6275]

+Kartikeya Singhee is it really you???? you give very good reviews. you and renuka mam. great fan of yours

[@SirKart]

+harjot singh :-) Dhanywaad. Will pass on the message to Renuka Mam.

[@laudalasoonprasad]

+Kartikeya Singhee Hi, I loved the review. I think the bike is beautiful; it appeals to all my sensibilities. Just one thing...how tall are you and at what height do you think this bike could be best enjoyed?

[@SirKart]

+soothesayer I am 5'6" . A friend, he's a giant, Vir Nakai, 6'4" I think - he was also on the ride and he was also surprised that it was fine for him.

[@thesagarmahapatra]

Anybody knows what location that is?

[@sahilgandhi08]

its shimla

[@RohitKashyap02]

+Sagar Mahapatra Shimla ruler area mostly probably mashobra to Naldehra and some off-road trails

[@thesagarmahapatra]

***** Sahil Gandhi​ Thanks guys! :)

[@GirishKumarBhat]

So should we wait until they launch a Himalayan with a new powerful engine or what?? Maybe the 535cc version?

[@bishakbhattacharya5129]

atleast for this variant of RE can we a expect a fuel level indicator, rpm meter and a speed which can atleast 80km/h and why orange colour indicators.....

[@SirKart]

+Bishak bhattacharya Hey, apologies. I had to skip some stuff in the VO - Fuel indicator, rpm and even and ambient air temperature gauge, apart form the silly compass, is packed into the instrument cluster. Thanks!

[@bishakbhattacharya5129]

Kartikeya Singhee bro you replied ....yessss..and more on thank you...

[@sidhubaikkd]

Nice review.... Also beautiful location..

[@tosheshdaulta8899]

I am disappointed that RE has not disappointed me this time.

[@adityaghuge8460]

Do we get a abs in 2017 model sir ?

[@mack_titan]

The front tire appears to be mounted the wrong direction....

[@tonienduro9956]

@karthikeya ,sir will you buy one for youreself ??...:)

[@SirKart]

+tony antony Want to.

[@AbhishekkDutta]

what you think of Pulsar AS200? that one also a adventure bike.

[@SirKart]

+Abhishek Dutt That's a NS in touring clothes. Its good. Bajaj plan to offer more adv oriented motorcycles in some time.

[@rohanpavgi8669]

Is it really worth buying Himalayan? I really love this bike since it was launched but problems i read about it is making me confused. Or should I just wait for 2017 version with ABS?

[@shrikantnaik3715]

so wats ur suggestions is it worth buying in States like GOA

[@SirKart]

+rocking star Dont see why not.

[@MrDreamer121]

top notch production quality

[@zeeshandiwan6630]

Is the RE gear you're wearing also comfortable and practical for "himalayan" trips? I really wish we had something that is rain resistant and not too expensive.

[@SirKart]

+Zeeshan Diwan The RE gear! Man, it was awesome. the pant and jacket are made by REV'IT. Its a well known brand, you could google it. And they were unbelievable. Kept me warm and dry all day long. It was raining pretty much non stop and it started snowing too. The problem were the gloves, which weren't water proof. And my boots for dirt aren't equipped to tackle all day rain. So my hands and feet were frozen. If those were waterproof, would have been able to ride through it all without a care. It was 7-8C while raining! and when it was snowing it was down to 2-3C. Will be doing a review for the gear shortly. And, yes, it is expensive. Rs21k for the jacket. There is a RE made jacket as well, which some other riders used and they found that to be very good as well. Good gear is important. One time investment. Take care.

[@zeeshandiwan6630]

+Kartikeya Singhee Thanks man! good to see you guys at Autocar finally interacting with your audience! cheers

[@SirKart]

+Zeeshan Diwan Hey, always want to, but rarely get time man. Been laid up in bed last few days. And, it was a great time to do so. Will be more regular now! Thanks for watching!

[@harishpillai9563]

Best bike recommended for indian roads

[@swapsaraf3]

It's so difficult to ride in wet conditions. How did you manage to control it? Nice effort by RE.

[@SirKart]

+swapsaraf3 The tyres have great grip an dthe chassis is really good , so the bike feels very stable and planted. It was easy.

[@souravsaha3140]

Excellent review

[@nononsensetaken]

Good review

[@harshalshah3238]

When you will review bs4 model?

[@praveenudi8746]

please do review this bike on speed track and onroad....@autocar

[@Hrishirajtalukdar1]

am confused between Himalayan and Thunderbird 350.which one to buy? i will be using it for daily use

[@karanveer3236]

anyone know where they shot this?

[@IamRanJos]

Perfect review 👌

[@majigamkar]

My question is that how much weight it could carry in that messy roads??

[@PratapKutty]

All my bikes are fitted with 100/90 bulbs with relays, as I consider that a bare minimum when travelling high speeds in the dark( I ride heavily modified karizmas) ...but... - How are the lights on this one? - Did you notice anything about electricals that might seem problematic? - The exhaust note seems pretty mild in the video but am assuming its much throatier... how does it sound? (hehe) - 700 - 800 kms in a day on a Karizma without me or the bike breaking a sweat...Do you think it stands up to that kind of abuse? high rev, long distances without stops for hours at a stretch? Royal Enfield is quite well known for their marketing of shoddy workmanship in the name of appealing to purists; this seems like the first time they attempted something purpose built...I'm pleasantly surprised to hear you say that there were no rattles, squeaks or leaks...Not even a blown front fork seal? wow... I am slowly being seduced... Only thing missing are a pair of handsome . :)

[@SirKart]

+Pratap Kutty Hey, i don't think its going to be as comfortable to hold at high speeds like the Karizma. I don't think it is a highway only machine - something the Karizma did very well. But, it will be good. No, not even a fork seal. Or, footpeg. I was jumping on it. :-) Thanks!

[@PratapKutty]

+Kartikeya Singhee - Thank you so much for the response!! Cheers! :)

[@sunnyboy7671]

How about a diesel mill for this beauty? It will be a category definer.

[@balsara675]

IT WAS GREAT TO MEET U AT I.B.W GOA

[@SirKart]

+balsara 675 Same here! Thanks!

[@mandeep1504]

Good one Kartik

[@karacerept]

How much vibes are there in engine? Is there any overheating issues revving at 80-100kmph? Does handling go dull after loading her with touring accessories? Apart from these; I heard while stand- up rides knees get scrapped to tank. P.S. Nice location.

[@SirKart]

+Sarthak Soni Dont think there should be any issue at cruise speeds. Suspension setting is actually on the stiffer side to take up that load. Stand up and ride position is superb.

[@haneenali1796]

+Kartikeya Singhee Does it has an over head cam or as usual(rocker arm)?

[@SirKart]

+Haneen Ali Hey, It has an OHC. Other REs have PUSH RODS. Rocker arms are used even on OHC motors. Take care.

[@4141ca]

I love the sound it's sounds like a jag ... f type Especially when it revs down I never like RE but this is hot Good they didt put fuel injection we can do push If the batteries die in the top of the hill Wound love if they had a small supercharged as it helps when you go higher altitudes because thin air means fuel mixture may not be as we desired

[@devanshparabwala4210]

In 1 km test ride i felt overheating in cylinder and silencer....!!!! Is it not a problem???

[@durgaroyalcheruvu6198]

If I end up buying this, I will be using as my primary bike. I ride 40 kms every day in Bangalore. You think I will not regret after buying this right ?

[@naveenchandrakumar480]

+Durga Royalcheruvu I don't think so

[@18sujithpsa]

Mr.Singhee you are damn good.

[@sumitrajhn1013]

I love this bike