Royal Enfield Himalayan Off-Road Review : Top Speed - Wheelies - Hill Climbs - Mud

[@LifeofSmokey]

Sorry I missed the live premiere of this video , I was riding with my Honda CT125 that just got delivered from Japan lol. Sorry!

[@tvr419]

Vertel ons liever hoe je aan zo'n ct125 geraakt... 😉

[@jakespeed6515]

I could buy a Voge 300 Rally for the price of a CT and have change for a flight to Thailand and rent an apartment for a month, just saying, get a Voge 300 !

[@tvr419]

@@jakespeed6515 ok but where do you get the parts for a voge?

[@JimmyBlack3308]

True to its name, it is designed for the Himalayan terrain. The engine is tuned for higher low end torque at the expense of a few horses. Which means it just keeps chugging even at the worst terrain without stopping. It’s an amazingly fun motorcycle to own and ride. You can do a lot of fun customisations on it yourselves unlike the fancy KTMs and others. And in the event of a break down , you can always rig it up somehow to get till the next remote Himalayan mountain village. I’ve had one for 3 years now and covered the length of the Himalayas through 4 countries over 6 months. I’m in love with this machine.

[@swarnendudas1418]

This is made for very low pressure and very low temperature of himalaya where there is no proper road. Only problem this doesn't sound like bullet 🤣

[@okay2427]

because it is not a bullet, thats a different model.@@swarnendudas1418

[@VICKY-ow8vo]

Trust me this bike has soul , she always keep trying her best in its toughest tests , never let's you down. Perfect bike for beginners to be a bike owner.

[@appleringa8167]

I think for a beginner, it's a little expensive 😂

[@syamthupurani8355]

@@appleringa8167it only costs 3k usd in India 😂

[@suvojk]

When someone asks why Himalayan is called a tractor, show them this video.

[@LifeofSmokey]

More like a steam train haha dudududududud 🙂

[@arifzain6844]

@@LifeofSmokey hey is this bike available in your country? Or you just imported from India?

[@Thebonesoftrees]

The KLR has been a tractor for over 35 years😉. I would love to try one of these though. My style of bike. Good riding tips too. Cheers.

[@Aicut01]

Its a tractor dude

[@oliverberendes2383]

Honest- I started riding again at 55 with 25 years pause. I have tested several bigger bikes and stumbled across this little fella. I love my Himmy to pieces. It has for me a huge grin factor and the sound reminds me of my first bike - an XT 500. You can load huge amounts of stuff on this bike and it still is affordable. And - compared to other, bigger bikes - this one has charakter. Good review!

[@hairyham2862]

29 here and only been riding for about 7 months. The Himalayan 2019 is my first bike. Its the only bike out of every bike i looked at, that thought to myself "now thats a nice bike". Perfect learner bike. And as you said, has a lot of character.

[@oliverberendes2383]

@@hairyham2862 this bike is really like a good-natured mule. Not fast but steady. Enjoy it!

[@bauerhenning3621]

​@@hairyham2862 Same Here, Love the Bike and i am looking to do some Offroad

[@bibekjung7404]

Kabir Almighty God Creator of All Souls

[@williamnale7835]

I love the XT500s. I had two 1978s as well as a ‘78 SR500. Simple bikes, easy to work on, they had character and style.

[@BenjaminLupton]

Finally a bike reviewer that knows how to have FUN! This review has everything I cared about knowing. I've got a proper motorbike license but so far have only been driving scooters in Bali for years, taking them up and down mountains, through rivers and beaches, and doing all the off-roading you are doing - as a long time c90 adventures fan, it's always baffled me about people believing you need huge bikes for adventure and fun. Been considering a bike for Australia and been learning towards the Grom or the Himalayan; so been wondering about wheelies, offroad, ABS, max speed, dropping and abuse, and fun factor.

[@equaliser2265]

I have a Land Rover and a 2023 REH, both the best off-road vehicles you can buy. They are two-wheeled Land Rovers, not fast, but who needs fast, 60mph is plenty on road and it will tackle any terrain that most won't be able to follow. God bless RE.

[@jameslast3192]

Just that elbows up and down thing is so helpful to a beginner like me. Thanks!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Have someone stand in front of your bike and shake your handle bar left to right with elbows up and elbows down. The difference will blow your mind 🙂

[@lalramdinavarte4987]

To turn off the ABS you need to press it for exactly 5 seconds on a fresh start with the engine turned off. I can sometimes get it working on a running engine but more like 2/10 times. Always works on a fresh start for me!

[@Pierremful]

What is the point to turn off the ABS please ? It is for off road ?

[@robinsonmorales7998]

Mi Himalayan me llevaba dónde fuera, y hablo de la topografía de Colombia que es bastante exigente. Por necesidad la tuve que vender, pero se que un día voy a comprar otra cuando la economía mejore. Es un tractor

[@ScooterintheSticks]

Thanks for sharing your examples of what the Himalayan can do. I have a 2022 model and love it. I've done some mud, water, and lots o dirt and gravel roads. But I'm too old to be jumping or doing single track anymore. The motorcycle is pretty incredible though and chugs on and on without complaint. And it's a beautiful looking motorcycle. At least to me. I looks great in my videos!

[@44musher]

I too own one , green pine, it's a great bike that gets you there with a smile. Enjoy friend !

[@mishrapradeepvlog1]

Hey, it’s really impressive how you managed the machine, keep riding Lots of love from India 🇮🇳

[@richardshilling2958]

When I'm asked what's your Himalayan like. I say it's a LandRover of the bike world. Looks cool and chugs up everything

[@jrladislao]

I have a Himalayan. Love everything about and it looks good!! With the price I think it’ll be hard to find something comparable and as versatile.

[@porscheguy19]

Really good review. Not just someone talking about their own life, but actually using the bike and enjoying it.

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

It might have 24HP but it has 32 Nm of torque! that is a powerfull entry adventure bike.

[@bencluroe4183]

Great series! really enjoyed the videos. I used to own a Himalayan, sold it and after a few bikes I’ve ended up with a T7. It’s now for sale and I’m looking At Himalayan’s again 😂. Superb motorcycles

[@godfreytomlinson2282]

For real? How could you go back from a T7?

[@bencluroe4183]

@@godfreytomlinson2282 it’s sold I’m looking for a himi however they’ve sky rocketed in price used. T7 was great and for a more skilled off road rider it’s probably epic, as a novice off road rider the himi is way better suited to me.

[@swarnendudas1418]

New himalayan 450 is coming

[@godfreytomlinson2282]

@@swarnendudas1418 Yes but will the engine on the new 450 be happy pulling from 2,000 RPM like the 411 does?

[@RahulSharma-cb4di]

I rode it in Himalayas - > Leh - nubra - pangong- leh I just fell in love with it - very smooth on toughest roads

[@MTreatVO]

I have a 2019 that I bought brand new and I absolutely love it. It has gotten me places that as a rider, I should not have had the skill to go. Cant wait to buy a Meteor.

[@Bunnyboyoficial]

For a 5000$ adv, it does surprisingly welll, yeah it is slow compared to other advs, but like the klr 650, it is a tractor, it will roll over everything, at its pace of course but it will out perform other adv bikes on the dirt for a fraction of the price, the Himalayan it’s simplicity done well

[@Nishant1207-]

Yea it's cheap cuz I thinks it's not built in western countries

[@sgerardpandian]

@@Nishant1207- Not just that, western bikes have a lot more finish and design elements. RE kept it so simple and effective!

[@richlijacanacua]

Awesome rides! You proven and tested the Himalayan. Very diversified motorcycle! You can bring it wherever you wanted to go! AWESOME DUAL ADVENTURE BIKE!

[@tarms1650]

Great video Smokey and have to say you certainly aren’t afraid to put bikes to a real test!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Well...they aren't mine right 🙂

[@pareshprajapati7916]

on road off road review with heart .......................thank you ..... tested everything ....

[@royalrajput8127]

I love this machin... Take the bike and go anywhere.. Its all rounder bike... I love royal enfield... Its my go to bike for anything

[@rangerxairsoft8171]

That little rock garden with a creek in the middle was a real test for this one. At 200kg think you can power through it sitting on the pegs, butt up but with a risk of damaging small parts. Cool video with all the melting snow and mini jumps. 👌

[@LifeofSmokey]

I know the creek and normally I would be standing up but in the middle there is a big drop risking myself getting thrown over my handlebars 😅. And the water on the right is 2meters deep so it's more scary as it looks. One mistake and the bike is gone haha

[@galcohen9391]

Great review! Im considering buying one myself, and I have to say that ive watched alot of reviews on youtube, and yours is the one that actually makes me want to buy it. Thanks!

[@andydudd577]

Great fun and imformative review, 2 years ago i was torn between a ktm 390 and a Himalayan, i chose the ktm, awsome bike on the road, but a princess to look after, and keep clean, so got rid and bought a old school trials bullet instead, SO much fun and i just can't explain why, not even to myself.

[@godfreytomlinson2282]

8:00 It can wheelie. You just need to bounce the bike down with your feet and clutch it up as it's bouncing back up. It took me a while to get the technique but it's easy now

[@DaveZee01]

I think Himalayan's best quality is it's torquey engine. It produces 32NM, whereas a Honda CRF250L produces only one less HP but 10 less NM of torque. My old Honda XL400V TransAlp's engine produces 36HP but only 27NM of torque. It needs that torque to move its mass of 199kg.

[@68M35A2]

Whatsoever, this is the best video I’ve ever seen. I was laughing all the way to work.

[@sanatandharma4435]

I loved the way you showed the tractor like low rpm of this little mule! A real workhorse with charm!

[@vladdmytruk2955]

very nice review, I enjoyed it a lot, nice plot, nice shots, super cool, surprised by so high quality content.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx Vlad! Trying to get better every video 😌

[@chhakchhuaklalmuansanga2423]

I also own a Himalayan and it's probably the best bike I have own,it's smooth and I love the riding position and also the suspension is really smooth..

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC]

Super post, a real bike for forest exploration. Looking forward to taking mine out very soon... Snow is melting😁 love your upbeat attitude and fun personality

[@LifeofSmokey]

Uhm it rides in the snow you know....didn't you see my last video haha ;-)

[@jofr4]

it seems you had alof of fun driving the Himalayan, that's a good sign! Love your reviews, keep them coming :D

[@relicgamer2137]

I got this exact bike same color and it's perfect. I looked at larger bikes and it's the weight that scares me. The Himalayan is heavy but not Soo heavy you can't pick it up. And will go everywhere I point it

[@4316rodney]

Best Himalayan vid out there for sure.

[@jr_adv]

I`m riding this bike for some time. Put on Mitas E-10 and I love it 😀 using it for some single trails and woods (just like in the video) also for the commute in city (have good mpg and easy to ride in traffic). One of the first reviews I`m watching where the bike is tested properly 😀 ....after some time I just bought one more bike for the ""fast tarmac driving" but just because it is hard to keep up with the buddies. 1cyl is 1cyl Yes for ABS you need to press that button and hold for 5sec and it will turn of. The button is terrible you can not feel anything by pressing it 😀

[@LifeofSmokey]

I have a KTM 1290 SAR myself so I have a fast road bike and to fast off-road bike in 1 lol. If I Only had a fast road bike , I would buy this for the offroad use and random cruising haha

[@jr_adv]

@@LifeofSmokey I bought this as my first adv bike. I just love how it looks. I assume it is "you love it" or "you hate it" design 😀I like how easy it is to ride off road if you do not have the skills. This bike does not try to "kill you" while learning. Also I`m not the tallest person (1,76cm) so it is very comfortable for me.

[@lamraliang7587]

About the ABS, mine is the same model as in the video, bought in Jan 2023. I have to press the ABS button for 4 seconds (while at a standstill) and then the ABS light flashes three times. After the initial three flashes, it stops flashing but it now means the ABS is off regardless. After that, once you get going, it will keep on flashing as long as the ABS is off. Once you power off the bike, it resets to ABS on again. Keep in mind that these 2023 models need 4 to 5 seconds of pressing the button to turn off the ABS. Great videos, keep 'em coming.

[@LifeofSmokey]

It hardly feels like a button to be honest , not much button feedback 🙂

[@lamraliang7587]

@@LifeofSmokey I got mine to work after trial and error. It feels like a proper button now and I press it gently. But it does need some getting used to initially.

[@MandrilSolo]

Smokeyyyyyy…. Knocked it out of the park! Great video.

[@govindpolisetty7812]

I own himalayan and I love this video, subscribed

[@chuckwilliams6294]

Nice review and video. Love my 2020 Snow White Himalayan. My riding buddies and I found you're use of the terms "mountain" and "river" (to describe your bumpy little woods and tiny creeks) somewhat amusing, having ridden in Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming. 🤣

[@LifeofSmokey]

Haha yeah the mountains and "crazy" deep waters are not what I said they are 😂. Trying to make some tv you know 😁

[@brunoramos3235]

Superb review!!! I just wish it could go up to 140km/ on road, so 120km/h for long periods wouldn't be so pushing for it. Thanks a lot! I'm really planning on getting a license and then purchasing one for myself as first bike!

[@LifeofSmokey]

You are welcome , it's a great starter for sure! 😁👌

[@wannabemotovlogger]

You can make it go faster with a bit of cash, If you get a TEC Cam, free flow exhaust, high flow air filter and a powertronic ecu. it will bump up to 30 hp, this will help you add a extra tooth sprocket that will give you higher cruising speeds at lower rpm and improved mileage. But you will have to do something with brakes, you can get ebc brake pads adds up extra bite but still not enough, and defintely not enough for added hp. OR you could wait for the new himalayan 450 that is gonna launch soon, again this has a lot of electronic upgrades and comes up with a liquid cooled engine making 40hp.

[@wardroland270]

Thanks Smoky. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

[@PauloGoncalvesGuimaraes]

Mister, you've made the best review ever on that machine. And I have watched dozens and dozens of them. Thanks. ( I'm very curious about a video of you about the SCAM 411). I really would love to see that. Thanks.

[@moramblinman5440]

I look forward to your videos. Keep up the good work cheers from the USA

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thanks Mo 😌✊

[@boris2457]

Great video! When I look for a video about a certain bike, I want to see and hear the bike, not the owner talking and talking and talkin about stuff I´m not interested in. Thank you for really showing us the bike 🙂and for the interesting narration!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thank you Boris! Appreciate it 😎

[@lstanich1]

Excellent review and entertaining as heck!

[@backtofitzgerald00]

My man! Great video. For the ABS, I believe you gotta press the ABS while stopped for a while (like 10sec). Cool spot btw

[@maxuzb]

I seriously and sincerely appreciate your pov & editing 1:34 ahaha sounds like Bollywood title...maybe a scorpion instead 5:48 I've already wrote you about this in previous videos...just keep it pressed (ABS button) for at least 5 sec. It's good thinking in case accidental switch off. 07:02 luv it 10:00 try to fill it up and do some fuel economy test on 100km during highway speed when it's in red (6k revs) 10:09 put some bigger/wider pad for a side leg. It's way to narrow and sharp for offroad bike. 11:03 what about that guard plate? was it dented? 12:15 just beautiful long strOKe

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thank you Max! Appreciate the feedback :-)

[@photon2004]

Very good review Comfortable bike for long touring purpose Great video keep it up✌️

[@anikets4699]

“Full throttle, let the clutch go” 😅😂 You earned a subscriber! 👌

[@theldun1]

I had a blast riding with ya bud. Thanks for taking me along!

[@dadmadforgot4050]

Awesome. Never stop being amazed at the talent thats out there for creating media like this. Ride safe : )

[@livelongrideonover70]

Thanks for such a fun review. That has changed my opinion about the bike. I know some people who have them but they really don’t ride like you do.

[@ASH9366]

What a scenic place 🏞⛰️🏞 Enjoyed to see your ride 🛣🛵🛣 Himalayan what a Great bike 👍

[@TheRealTragicallyInept]

Your intro was one of the very few that made me laugh, well done! "Full throttle, drop the clutch"

[@daddychill7776]

I think you have to hold the ABS button down for about 3-5 seconds. The light should flash and/or shut off

[@andreasbrandstetter9221]

For the ABS just put a switch in series to the ABS fuse. Thants what i did. So you can turn off abs offroad. The sign tells you on the dash and you can switch it on during rinding and the abs light will go off again....

[@LifeofSmokey]

Smart idea Andreas! :-)

[@andrewsilva6464]

Love your content !!! Greetings from Brazil

[@avid_biker]

Turn off abs by holding down hard on the abs button for 5 secs and leave, abs light will remain blinking when off. It's difficult at first to figure out but works once you get the timing down right. Make sure either bike on, engine on, and in Neutral.

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Great bit of training for a newbie too. Thanks

[@BaristaPablo]

the tyres are ceat gripp XL. the last version of them, i have found really really grippy compared to the prelli mt 06 i had. its about 90% of the grip

[@olancadoronline]

Nice video, that low RPMs looks great!

[@alejandroarrieta2564]

I want to learn to drive like you...this will be my first bike, I took a curse, but I don't have much idea for the off road technichs, amazing video by the way, I was some doubs about buy himalayan or vstrom 250sx, but you video helps me to feel sure about my decision.

[@LifeofSmokey]

You can do it! Don't worry about the offroad , it will get easier every time your ride and build confidence 😁. Both bikes are a good choice to be honest. When your handlebar starts shaking from left to ride or it get's really muddy just put your elbows up and you are fine 😌👌

[@pajaros_sin_fronteras3338]

Haha I loved this video, except for ride with panniers I did all of that you did with my hima bs4 , and more than a bike it’s a tractor 🚜, heavy but reliable, I ride it at 4600 meters over sea level without any problems, ride on deep mud and big slope, cross creeks, let it parked and turn to found it “resting” on the ground, jump rocks on the trail, and specially use the “quick shifting” (I found it by mistake triying to make a gas stroke, but find it pretty useful to ride ) this bikes works pretty well on Colombian grounds where I live, it’s heavy but that 24 hp’s works pretty well and it’s incredibly easy to adjust and manteinance or cheap to keep, especially for the price you paid for it

[@pajaros_sin_fronteras3338]

I gotten the pirelli mt60 in the beginning and after use it a LOT ! Y put the metzeler s Sahara enduro 3 and works amazing !

[@syedenhammydude6196]

i have the 2020 Himalayan. It does not have the ABS off switch so i wired a piggy back fuse and a switch on the handlebar. Now i can switch the ABS off just on the fly. One big red switch and it's OFF instantly. The ABS light even comes on in the dash and I can flick the ABS back on just as quickly. In your case, you have to turn off the bike, and then switch it on when it is stationary and then hold down the button for 5 seconds i think... Just as easy to just pull the fuse when you reach your trail

[@CarXHub_MKIV]

Proud to say that the bike is made by my country India 🇮🇳

[@Mxplorer85]

Im a dutch guy living in the hills of eastern Myanmar, I have a himmie also, come visit myanmar some time, and you can experience the power of this bike in some real offroad conditions :D cool video though!

[@LifeofSmokey]

When I ever come that way I will contact you 😁👌

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

It's the flat 25.6 ft lbs. Of torque that make the bike.Always enough never to much.

[@GarbageMans2wheels]

Hello! Im the Garbage Man on 2 wheels, and a new subscriber. I love the content

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Great ride/review Smokey! Stay Safe!

[@muktiprateekdas9769]

Himalayan was designed for people riding it in Himalayan valleys or western ghat region . It's meant to low cente of gravity for control

[@mojin6167]

I love this bike 😂😍

[@charlesbarnett2724]

What a fantastic review 👏

[@basfbfaoc]

You can cancel the ABS removing one fuse. Look on. Greatings from Spain!

[@constantin1959]

great review; thank you!!

[@rubenleitao574]

Very beautiful bike. nice vid Sir.!!!

[@minigator2]

Thank you for the review!

[@srichand9]

absense of those paniers would have made a lot of difference. That is the most loved and respected motorcycle in India.

[@endrizo]

see? he is having fun as a little kid with his toys... thats the way to do it.

[@nskaries]

Can you please do a comparison with hero xpulse 4v?

[@chadkline4268]

Id like to see a XC race between the BMW 310gs, Himalayan, Versys 300X, Honda CRF300L. Lightweight shootout.

[@stevethecross2727]

I love my old gs1150 but I think I would like this bike better for off-road. The GS sucks when I have to pick it up.

[@drDeFF-ub5qt]

Awesome review! I've been on the fence about getting one but I feel like my canadian army issue klr250 is basically better, it's lighter by 100lbs and has better suspension and It's basically the same hp but less torque. And cheaper .and has the military issue larger fuel tank . Shit it even can crack 130 km/h with the right wind.

[@reneweisz9157]

My daughter traded her BMW 700 GS in for the Himalayan and never looked back. She loves the bike.

[@dmytromykhailov-lt5xm]

Hey! That was a lot of fun to watch this video! And the terrain looks good. Where was that?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Belgium 😊

[@HouseOwl]

OK Ok. I Spoke Too Soon On The Other Videos... This Video Is Awesome!!!

[@coreyuhrin2395]

I gotta get some air on mine. Just had it up the pole line for the first time. Yooo lmao when you say “big bike big bike” make me think about when i dropped it going up a heavy incline today lol.

[@Motobot1]

about the abs on my himalayan you have to press the button and hold it for 4 seconds and then release it... if I hold it for 3 seconds it won't work, 5 seconds won't work, I have to count exactly 4 seconds and then release the button... once I release the button in correct time the abs will blink and go off... it will blink after you release the button, not while you hold it

[@rajdeepdas8674]

Indian Beast 🔥❤️

[@arnoldprakash1679]

To turn off abs u need to stop. neutral- long press the button for 5 seconds- the abs light starts blinking. You are good to go now. To turn back abs on- turn the ignition off and on.

[@pengain4]

"This is bad idea. This is bad idea!" * openning throttle * 😂 Thanks for the review!

[@tomascirio2815]

ABS can to the back tire can be disconected by pressing the ABS button for 5 sec.

[@Magz215]

As an Australian who is being roasted in 40 degree celsius heat it's good to know this bike will handle snow if I ever encounter it lol.

[@LifeofSmokey]

I do wonder if it ever snows in Australia? 😅

[@Magz215]

@@LifeofSmokey Not where I live but we do have alpine regions.

[@twowheelsabove]

12:17 this is because of the long stroke, add more cc's and you'll get the HD 😏

[@mattyb7736]

To disable the rear abs, stop, press and hold button, count to 5, release, abs light should start flashing indicating rear abs is disabled. Took me a few goes to work out how long to press the button. Abs resets on next ign key off on cycle

[@kindpanda1075]

You should revisit this with the new Himalayan.

[@davidbesant]

24 hp is OK, but I was leant one of these while my Interceptor was being serviced, and when I got my own bike back, it felt like a Turbo-Busa!

[@BenRabe-z5i]

okay, i haven't had such a good laugh in a while!