Royal Enfield Himalayan - review after a few weeks

[@44musher]

I bought mine April 4 , I put a pipe on it, levers hand guards and viaterra soft bags and tank bag. What I can say after 12k trouble free miles is the bike doesn't over promise at anything but performs exceptionally well at all you ask of her.

[@andrewmedd7320]

Got a himmy last march. I've had big bikes and small bikes, and then the himmy. Found my soulmate.

[@Trevelyan1971]

I had one of these...sold it for a triumph 660...which I loved, but here's the thing, I miss my RE more than any other bike i've ever owned, so I've traded in the Triumph for the New Himalayan when its in the UK early next year.

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

I sold my 350 bullet and always missed it , bought a 350 meteor and an happy again 😊

[@ogasi1798]

motocross racer here: knee in , ankle out (which equates to toes in) is good for control🙂 this tidbit of knowledge may help you understand the positioning you mention, cool video -

[@digdilem]

I've had mine since April and agree with everything you say. It's a fun beast - like a big happy dog that wants to go on an adventure with you every time you start it up. I had a 1200 GS too but sold that as I'm riding this all the time, much more fun. With the gearing, I fitted a 16t front sprocket - £18 and takes 20 minutes. That raises cruising to 65-70 comfortably, without compromising it off road.

[@mybikeside]

Great description of it! That tickled me. Good to know re sprocket, sounds like it makes a positive difference.

[@JKL246]

Nice review. For what it is, this machine is very good the way it is. I have found that the side stand has a variable angle. I just pull the bike towards me to unload the suspension and it helps the stand foot to push out a little and let’s the bike lean farther over. Or, I stand it straight up and then use my right boot toe to push the stand foot out and then set it back down. I really like the variable side stand angle because it handles steeper slopes to flat slopes very well. The main/center stand is harder than it should be, even with the bike unloaded. It’s one of the hardest main stands I’ve ever had. The stock gearing is good for me since my owner’s manual says right up front not to exceed 70mph without luggage. Adjusting the TPS and idle speed have helped somewhat for keeping it running on cold start.

[@lirica_on_tour]

Very good review which I can confirm in every single point as an owner of the former Himalayan from 2019 (Euro4). What I'm missing most is the possibilty to switch off the abs, issue that is resolved with the newer bike in this review. After using the stock tires (Pirelli) I tried the Continental TKC 70, but now I'm even happier with the Haidenau Scout K60. I'm now close to 100'000km and I love my Himalayan since the first sight! 😍

[@moorshound3243]

Just put a switch in between the abs fuse.

[@lirica_on_tour]

Oh, thanks for the suggestion, perhaps I'll try that 🙂🙏

[@ScooterintheSticks]

A good review of a fine, understated adventure motorcycle. As I watched and thought about my own experience on my Himalayan it was apparent what issues are related to a person's height and what is something deficient in the motorcycle itself. You did a great job highlighting the ones that pop up right away. For me and the way I ride the only thing left that I want to change are the tires. The stock CEAT tires aren't bad off road but I think I would like something slightly more aggressive.

[@sscbkr48]

Very impressive. It suits you. You rode it like a boss!

[@bradkorando]

Nice presentation of the Himalayan with a very thorough review. Thanks for the in depth and honest review of the bike.

[@dgprojects6536]

Well done Lana, another very good video.

[@stephencartwright5046]

Another excellent review. Getting better all the time as you are more relaxed and confident. Real honesty, real opinions of how you feel, why you like or dislike. No unnecessary statistics. Priceless moment captured when face with the hill. 😂 Keep up the good work. Ride safe. 👍

[@alexmutimer3691]

Practical video. I have had 2 of these but owing to illness have gone to a cb125! The weight is a problem for me, still want one though. You managed it very well.

[@kyotosal]

Great video, very thorough. Thank you so much. Loved all the riding scenes........Sal : )

[@noelbrown6771]

One of the nicest videos on the Himalayan 411 !

[@j.colman6484]

Great video - thanks. I've done 20,000 miles on my Himalayan. Could certainly do with a bit more power for the motorways but it's a great all-rounder. Easy to maintain and cheap to run, too,

[@timsatchell6713]

Nice balanced review. When borrowing a bike, you can only observe what you see but if you own it, it's yours to do as you please. The Side stand would loose 2cm on arrival and the main stand soon after, dropping the rear wheel to an inch off the deck. When closing the stand ends I use 2"/5cm washers then your stand has big feet. Would love to try a Himalayan with a TEC cam.

[@danielmcneil3004]

Thanks Lana for the review. I’ve been considering the Himalayan to purchase but now that the 450 will be released soon, it might be a good idea to wait a few months. Good review. Cheers. Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@raviramanbesra1344]

The Himalayan 452 will be launched here in India on 7th November which is next week 😀

[@danielmcneil3004]

@@raviramanbesra1344 Could be 6 months or a year before reaching Canada.

[@BondJFK]

​@@danielmcneil3004Due to the current issues with Justin Trudeau and India , Import will take more time

[@jarjarbinks3193]

@@BondJFK Nothing to do with Justin-ji :) I am sure the current diplomatic tussle between India and Canada hasn't affected commerce in any way. RE always takes at least a few months before concentrating on export markets. It also gives them time to work out all the early hiccups.

[@iwannaapple7190]

I liked the video. Just thought I'd make a comment about the speed in particular. 70mph is fast enough. It plenty for riding in traffic. Every one always thinks you need speed to get out of the way cause thats what your used to. Your used to "Available power". I've been driving trucks for 32 years now and you know just about every truck I've ever driven, except a few, max speed was between 55mph and 72 mph and I've always seem to get where I'm going. Its just a different set of skills and timing so don't let that deter you from getting a Himalayan. I'm actually thinking about selling my Goldwing and getting this exact bike. I'm tired of all that weight at my age. 998 pounds is wearing me out.

[@tpcreeper2185]

I sold my 2014 Indian Vintage ( which I had for 10 glorious years) for the Himalayan and it gives me all the smiles per mile at a fraction of the cost.

[@dom24363]

Just done my DAS in UK so can ride legally now ride anything. However I love the idea of a motorbike equivalent of an old Land Rover Defender and this seems perfect. Great review.

[@LincolnRandall-vy9nl]

Its funny how the reviewers all jump ship now and point out about the problems of the older model. What i think is so many have missed the point of the Original 411 Himmy. The bike sold over 200,000 copies and was a hit for the reasons we now look past and fall for the marketing machines constant siren of bigger, better, faster etc. The 411 was more than the sum of its parts, on paper it could be argued as the worst bike ever but it was just a joy to ride. It slowed us down and showed us that motorcycling didnt have to be about how fast we were going and how great our brakes and suspenion were but that it was the places we went, the exploration, the journey. It was like a breath of fresh air. They are simple, cheap.and easy to work on. Im a fan, long live the 411.

[@DirkGentley42]

Like you i initially thought they looked a bit....odd. Almost like a tec school welding project. Now i quite like the Look.

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

Great review thanks . The side stand issue is just like the tenere 660 , sometimes you think the bike will topple . Love Enfields ❤

[@orange-paris]

Super video. Thanks very much! At one point in the video you mention that the Himalayan is a bit too high for you. Do you mind sharing your length for comparison?

[@mybikeside]

Thank you for your kind words 😊 I'm 5'4", inside leg length 27", I hope that's helpful.

[@orange-paris]

@@mybikeside Thank you!

[@ironsidefan]

I see the successor to the late, great actress, Dame Diana Rigg in her renowned role as Mrs. Emma Peel - among your continuously increasing many titles being that of the present, and definitively iconic Mistress Of Enfield!!!

[@captainawesomeness6634]

@@ironsidefan dude! Don't simp

[@captainawesomeness6634]

@ironsidefan I'm sure your clever enough to figure it out.

[@captainawesomeness6634]

@ironsidefan you know what I'm talking about. Your not a child, if you truly didn't know what it meant at the time then I'm sure by now you would have googled the word SIMP. This is sad

[@captainawesomeness6634]

@@ironsidefan 😅🤣😂 I really am laughing 😅🤣😂

[@ironsidefan]

@@captainawesomeness6634: Pathetic!

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Great review and slide school is an interesting subject. Many a rider who doesn't understand ATGATT. ( All the gear, all the time. ) I chose the Himalayan over the Scram because a leftover was $1400 cheaper. Could not be happier. Have only installed front viterra bags on the bike. Dropping does a number on those gorgeous panniers, but if some individuals fetch groceries because this is their only ride... it works. 6030 miles (February 25th one year), and the tires still have the little knubbies on the sides. I did not buy the bike to do wheelies down the highway like some yehaa's here in Vegas. It will go 75, but why drive so fast and miss the scenery. No frame, or contactor, or any issues as many have mentioned 🤔. I will let you take my drum set, but do not take my Himalayan until I cannot throw my leg over! Amen.

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Have the same colour! Not done any off road yet but getting sorted. (X bars n boots). P.s No chance getting my Mum on though. I agree re the gearing. 2nd gear seems a bit chuggy at low speeds but might get better.

[@mybikeside]

Aw, your mum is missing out! 😊 Mine does prefer to go in my sidecar nowadays, but felt ok on the Himalayan too.

[@MauriceTarantulas]

@@mybikeside Haha no chance, she prefers bulbs and walks😂 Dont think she'd get in a sidecar, I mean she doesnt like me driving her in a car. Its a mum thing I guess.

[@jayneteale9782]

If it had a bit more top speed for motorways,I’d buy.

[@mybikeside]

That's was my main reservation too, but it was really good at all the other things.

[@arnoldschwarzenigga2268]

Try the new Himalayan 452 when it arrives at your place. It has 40 bhp , almost double power , and more torque as well. Itchy boots ( Noraly ) is currently riding one in Indian Himalayas.

[@adityan3208]

The new Himalayan has that.

[@davidboydarnott417]

Cool jacket n jeans, nice casual 70's.👍😘😘 Have you been inspecting the headstock welds? Since I think RE were up to about 24 snappers. There's certain years to watch out for, 2017-23. The latest bigger CC ones have been ok.

[@stevenwarner7348]

Looking at the local MC shop here in New Hampshire. ~ there it was ~. 2021~Himalayan with all that you have here ~ just this AM ~ same high center stand that's a little difficult but ~ Odometer of 3300 miles and price well, ~ a secret ~ NOBODY wants these bikes. And they are rare anyway. So I arrange financing back to the shop for the purchase agreement etc. and LOW and BEHOLD ~ THIS MONTH only $500.00 dollars off of the purchase price. It's wintertime. NOBODY is buying any bikes anyway. They agreed to park my NEW bike until 1/8/24 as my son will be heading back to Colorado 1/6. Shhhhh this is a SECRET. No one can know! ‼Of course I'll watch this review at least ten more times. Great review thanks so much for all the details. ~ Under a tarp till Springtime ~ Oh well ~. Maybe I'll sleep with it. ~ Oh yea! Thank you so much ! ✨🤩👍🤩✨

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Which side of the pond Steve is New Hampshire LOL Congratulations 🎊 👏...welcome.

[@sparta2v]

Thanks for this informative vid! Can you tell me the brand and type of this nice little buddyseat bag? I am looking for something like this.

[@vince6219]

Great review thanks... I agree with all what you say, i've been humming and harring for quite a while with Royal Enfield. I love the look and the lovely single cylinder machine BUT i can't get passed the poor top speed/ the bike needs to be able to do at least 80Mph to get you out of trouble, i don't think i could trust motorway riding. I am hope that RE will address this and bring out a better single cylinder engine with more humph!.

[@Cydro12]

@@vince6219 hey, they listened 😁

[@johnwayne6778]

Great videos

[@kleinbiker1]

Just bought on this past Saturday.

[@deanmoody9672]

Hi, good review, but why has this BS6 model not have the turn by turn navigation clock?

[@stevenbell9694]

I think they stopped supplying as standard equipment mid 22 due to chip shortage.

[@dannyvan5792]

question can you make a U turn wiht the himalayan on a road ? have you tride it ?

[@iwannaapple7190]

Other videos have actually complained there bike is too low when the kick stand is used (and it is). Yours does seem to sit the bike more straight up. Thats weird.

[@mdzesanali]

nice video

[@Kathircomments]

May I ask how tall you are? Good review & scenery. Enjoyed it.

[@trevorthorn5011]

Hi did you get the ecu mapped here in the uk

[@charlesbarnett2724]

I love mine.

[@adrianhandstock10]

Nice, video, are you up on Salisbury Plain? Have you tried a Honda CB500x? similar abilities, with the right tyres, but much better on the open road.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Hey, Alex here, yep, we used to have a CB500X. I couldn't imagine riding it off road where we took the Himalayan doesn't have the same off road manners. And yes, Sailisbury Plains for some of the off road shots.

[@adrianhandstock10]

@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Well I hope you enjoyed SP, my playground growing up. Back in the day, we would ride all sorts of inappropriate bikes around the byways, one of my favorites was my old Kawasaki GT550 and the best was a 1977 Honda CG125. Thank you for your reply.

[@libraeotequever3pointoh95]

I think the Royal Enfield engines, in general, could benefit from having a wider range of revolutions-per-minute (rpm's). If the engines could reliably rev higher, then more capabilities could be provided, including highway speed.

[@adityan3208]

Well the new Himalayan revs upto 9000 RPM

[@peterpascone6942]

Well, how tall are you, so I can get an idea of how manageable, might be for me?

[@udayshome1793]

This Himalayan (411) going out of production. 452 is next version, look out for one.

[@roundgarage]

Why does it have 2 front mudguards?

[@moorshound3243]

It's not a mud guard its a beak

[@kevinseiler1592]

That look at 7:45- chilly!

[@mybikeside]

Lol, he knew I was just messing about (I think...😕)

[@RiderReview]

I plan to buy this next week 411 him not the 452 him lol for the price and 3 years road side and warrenty!! A ride to treat myself with fish n chips for the sake of it 😂

[@ptwon7136]

is that stonehenge lol 3:36

[@bm7760]

£5k opens-up a lot of nice, barely used bikes. Just seems expensive for such a basic machine.

[@jalford5089]

I take your point, and if I had £5k to spend on a bike it wouldn’t be a Himmy, but a) it’s not expensive for a new bike. b) ‘Basic’ is it’s USP c) the heart wants, what the heart wants. I’m loving mine (2018) and it’s definitely never been worth 5k!

[@mrpalaces]

What tyres are those?

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Royal Enfield put some Bridgestone Battlax adventure tyres on the bike for us :)

[@adamvellins]

for context can you say how tall you are? thanks

[@mybikeside]

Someone else also asked further down the comments. I'm 5'4", 27" inside leg. 😊

[@adraudeairheadavo2030]

At 5’2” I would never be able to ride it 😏

[@sankarborahtraveldiary]

Hi, Nice review. I have the same bike and a classic 350 too. Do visit our Northeast India. very beautiful place, we will ride together.

[@goforkranthi79]

Well the new ones on the way

[@jmnov9034]

I look your vidéo from France it's a very good machine for off road not expensive but it's would seem from différents vidéo than the reliability engine it's not ok many problèmes it's for this i never bought him !

[@beretgascon]

It was when you said "Braking is really good.." that I knew this was a gag! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@johnherian781]

I regularly practice emergency braking with mine,non ABS. At 50 mph, it does really well.

[@Jeepontwowheels]

Hi I have same colour Himalayan

[@Tigershroff45-b2i]

I have same colour

[@tpcreeper2185]

16T front pinion gear is the cheapest and most noticible improvement you can do to this bike. Second biggest improvement, at a fairly cheap cost is the TEC cam. If you need anything more, buy another bike. Seriously.

[@skymningforelsket1302]

I'm not , shall we say, "comfortable" with riding on "anti-lock" brakes, either. So this is a woman who is after my own heart. At least you can turn it off, but there's no selection option to just turn it off once, and for good.

[@-DC-]

All the Performance of a 125 with the Weight of a 1000cc Sports Bike, That is some Achievement RE 🤣

[@nikoscosmos]

And yet people like them fancy that.❤

[@BondJFK]

​@@simonbirt6121It's meant for off-road mountain areas, like the name suggests it's more suitable for Himalayas road trip

[@adityan3208]

Be careful people, we got a spec sheet warrior over here😅

[@moorshound3243]

I guess you have a BMW GS?

[@Esge71]

@@moorshound3243 I actually have a 1200 GSA and bought a 23 Him for my friend coming over to stay for 3 months. I've ridden it twice ((picking it up -300 miles) and another little run and I've fallen in love with it! I have a 34' leg and initially I did get cramp on the hip muscle, but it seems fine now. I can't wait to get back out on it! I think once you've ridden one, you realise why they have such a huge following ;)

[@guderian7795]

Really nice review btw.

[@sparta2v]

Thanks for this informative vid! Can you tell me the brand and type of this nice little buddyseat bag? I am looking for something like this.

[@mybikeside]

Glad you liked it. Thanks. It's just an eBay special. I think it was around £15. Good size for popping a few bits and pieces in, the odd sandwich and a few tools and whatnot.

[@sparta2v]

Thanks for this informative vid! Can you tell me the brand and type of this nice little buddyseat bag? I am looking for something like this.