Royal Enfield Himalayan review after selling - watch before buying

This is a Royal Enfield Himalayan review. I rode more than 6000km on it since I bought it new from Royal Enfield shop. I talk about Royal Enfield Himalayan top speed, weight, rideability upgrades I made and negatives the owner have to deal with. So watch it before buying
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00:00 Intro
03:35 Design
04:31 Weight
05:38 Seat height
06:12 Fuel consumption
06:38 Engine & performance
08:21 Royal Enfield Himalayan top speed
09:50 Gears
11:13 Brakes
11:52 Rideability
12:24 Negatives
14:39 Conclusion
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[@lukesutton86]

Great video But....This dude may be 5'6" but theres no way he has a 31" inseam. Looks more like a 29" or less. I have a 30" inseam, 5'9" and I stand flat footed even with a 1" taller aftermarket seat installed.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thanks for your comment I measured inseam again it is 31 inches. Probably I have long legs)). Or less weight than you, so motorcycle doesn’t sagging too much. I’m 69kg.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

@Protobot An update. I probably got different measurement technique. I have 30.5 to 31 inseam measured at crotch of my body till the floor I stay on. but not from crotch to hem pants.

[@debarghyachattopadhyay2614]

It's 800 mm seat =31 inch

[@onelivingsoul2962]

@Suriya Elango M xpulse waise accha hya but thora underpowered hya. 390 adventure in my opinion can be a good recommendation

[@Nik1718]

I have a 29" inseam at 6' 1", there are plenty of outliers!

[@Omanmallustories]

Im a bs4 himalayan owner for 3 years...! Its not a speed bike. It has a character ❤..

[@ogonzilla]

This review is spot on. Love mine, but it's time to move on as well. She's happiest at 40mph (65 kph) and very fun on the backroads. Hills at speed are tough, especially with luggage. Very fun on dirt roads and backroads but unfortunately here in the US we have mostly large highways to get anywhere nice. Great job!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you, Omar. Absolutely agree it is not fun to ride on hills and cornering on mountain roads.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Omar, what have you in mind for your next bike? The latest NC750X is getting some excellent reviews - especially the DCT version. Pricey though 😳. The new Triumph Tiger 660 looks excellent too 👍

[@ogonzilla]

@@PhilipBallGarry Was thinking a V-strom is in my future. I like the styling and the feature set.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

@@ogonzilla Still an amazing engine with a fine heritage. Euro 5 compliant tune which probably indicates how good it's always been. Gorgeous V-twin sound track. The Vstrom is a really comfortable bike with potential for comfy two-up touring over many miles. I nearly bought the 650 a couple of years ago. Looked great in yellow with factory fitted colour-matched panniers. If you want more grunt, the 1000cc is good but in all honesty too much performance for real world use.

[@jerzywoking1699]

@@MotorcyclistDiaries Totally disagree-with the right tyre pressures and suspension set up to suit your weight, they are enormously capable on twisty mountain roads here in Spain and the Pyranees. A lot of owners buy these bikes and never use them for what they were built for, or think they will ride off rosd but never do.

[@supercomputadora]

thanks! your reviews are so detailed and on point, and the edit its perfect!

[@Osinivos4]

Been looking for an intro into riding a motorcycle around and your review was amazing and detailed. Thank you been stuck on either the Himalayan or the Meteor. But the Himalayan looks like a nice casual work horse for what I want to do.

[@user-um9wk8xr4r]

Great video, well structured, clear and no waffling. Thank you!

[@himydad1499]

What a well made VID (as always). You definitely deserve more subscribers. For me the Himy is a keeper. I accept his drawbacks. There's just nothing on the market like it.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you!

[@koibatnahi4683]

Very good review. Almost all topics were addressed and solutions were also suggested wherever possible.

[@chiragrana2323]

Beautifully explained. I will be beginning my journey with this beauty.. look forth to have a ruggedly-beautiful experience ahead.

[@bobmassey7227]

Nice well done, thoughtful and informative review. Was worth the time to watch.

[@Ride_XP]

Such a well-made review! Thanks for the effort, this was helpful.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you Aaron

[@gfabie4901]

Possibly the most helpful and honest REH review so far. New subscriber here. Thanks!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you!

[@SayanSengupta15]

Nice and refreshing content in your channel man. Subscribed. Happened to book a lake blue Himalayan few days back and waiting eagerly for its arrival (watched this video later and had a feel of how the lake blue looks in flesh). It will replace my 2016 model carburetted 1st gen Himalayan. The comfort offered is unbeatable. Also plan to add a PoweRage exhaust just for the sake of bassy note. The Himalayan is my go to bike for city/short distance/trail rides and I have a V Strom 650 for longer haul. One suggestion for your hike videos is please keep the music subdued and let the silence fill in. Kind of Kraig Adams-y. Keep the videos coming! Lots of love from India.

[@ecnavttocs]

Thanks for your true review. Love to hear from other than US and AUS. Very interesting.

[@user-ww5xh7fh3j]

I always find it interesting that so many purchase a himmy when they should have spent two or three times the money and got what they wanted. It’s not a BMW for Pete’s sake. I love mine. Have a complete set of Wolfman bags for it. My wife has one also. We love riding and camping backroads wherever we go. We got ours after spending time in Nepal. It’s the go to bike over there. The Nepali people covet them. Not a bad review but I still say you can’t buy a better bike for the money.

[@Paul_Grace]

Actually you don't need to spend that much more. 1500 pounds extra buys a cb500x. You willsave that on reduced service costs at 8000 miles

[@user-ww5xh7fh3j]

@@Paul_Grace sure. Then you need to spend an extra $2500.00 getting rid of the cast wheels etc. As far as maintenance costs go trying to work on one would be a nightmare unless you’re a bike mechanic. I can tear down a thumper in someone’s garage on my own but I could never do that with the Honda. Like I said. It’s the bike of choice not only in India but also in Nepal. It’s a no frills, cheap, easy to maintain workhorse that will take you just about anywhere. The Honda is an okay adventure bike that I wouldn’t want to break down with to far from home. Keep up basic maintenance on a Himalayan and it’ll take you farther than Itchy Boots rode lol.

[@Paul_Grace]

@@user-ww5xh7fh3j Why do you need to get rid of the cast wheels? Unless you plan racing in an enduro the cast wheels are a much better option with their tubeless tyres. The Himalayan is popular in India due to the price and import duties on foreign motorcycles. The Honda doesn't break down and if it did there are plenty of people comfortable with fixing it and easy access to parts. I'm glad your happy with your Enfield, for me it was a bad purchase.

[@user-ww5xh7fh3j]

@@Paul_Grace sorry it was a bad purchase for you. The fact is the Himalayan has been popular in India and Nepal for years because it’s cheap, easy to repair and because of that lives forever lol. It’s a no frills bike that fits a need. That’s all. Check out the Trans- Himalayan tour. It’s a great motorbike that does what it’s supposed to without costing a bundle. And now it’s becoming popular here among individuals like myself because it’s cheap, easy to fix and dependable really with routine maintenance. I know it’s clunky. I think that you bought one expecting it to be something it’s not. We all do that. Happy riding with whatever you find yourself on. Cheers.

[@abhaybhardwaj4867]

@@Paul_Grace I have Himalayan for 2 years now and I have toured Himachal and east Himalayan region with it and it never has disappointed me intact it proved to be one of the most reliable motorcycles I've ever ride.

[@marceloaguiar815]

the best review I've ever seen over RE Himalayan !! (and I've seen many of them...)

[@peterd3215]

Sold my 18 Himalayan after six months of stalling, loose headbearings, dangerous abs interventions that could cost someone their life in an actual accident, sheared through throttle cable and 5mph less top speed come winter time. I bought a cb300r which for the same price second hand, felt insanely fast compared to the himmi, I scrambled it and do the same green lanes I once did on the himmi. I never do hard offroading, the himmi is sold on a dream and people buy into that marketing with ease overlooking more reliable, capable bikes for that old world charm of "easy maintenance" and mad Max looks just because people have really had enough of plastic covered bikes weighed down by electronica but after ownership it is one of the worst modern non Chinese bikes money can buy. I would have sold it Just for the brakes alone which on a normal bike will save your life, you don't actually know whether you will make it with a himmi

[@rayweeks1056]

Glad you are back…!!!! Really enjoyed your adventures on your Royal Himalayan….. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos soon….!!!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you Ray!

[@Dave-sw2dm]

I sold my '19 Himalayan after 2 years and 8000 miles because the demand was high and supply low. I do miss it sometimes. Never say never, I might buy one again. The only change I would make is wanting RE to put lighter wheels on it.

[@lesmaybury793]

Excellent review. These Indian bikes are very popular in the UK as are the RE 650 twins. Opinion here is that they do need to have a bit more power as our highways are fast and the Himalayan can be at mercy to fast traffic. I ride a CBF1000 Honda that is 14 years old (I bought it new) and it is perfect for our roads but is not an off road/trail bike. The Himalayan would be a great choice for me, I am over 70 years old and and getting a bit creaky, as it is lighter and more comfortable but does need more power for our roads but they have sold very well so many are satisfied.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you! There is a small chance that installing TEC camshaft + 16 teeth sprocket could help with highway speed. But I personally haven’t tested that combo.

[@lesmaybury793]

@@MotorcyclistDiaries indeed. I have watched the TEC video, which is instructive, and shows that the swap is an easy job. Initial reports on the camshaft are promising. If you get a chance to try one out I will value your opinion.

[@Realrandomman]

A very fair review. I love mine to bits. I moved the air temperature sensor to the steering head to get an accurate reading. I have fitted a hugger to keep mud and dirt off the rear suspension. Misting of instruments is a bit annoying, but it goes away. Lovely usable machine and comfortable fro touring and rough tracks. 6,000 trouble free miles - great bike.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you! That’s the good move with air temperature sensor👍.

[@jerzywoking1699]

Air temp on mine is accurate first thing before riding. After 10 minutes or so, it over reads by 10°c Easier to subtract 10°c than moving tje sensor

[@mrvk699]

The Himalayan 650 CC is coming. Testing spotted in India near Hosur, Chennai manufacturing plant of Royal Enfield.

[@gianlucabassi8853]

300 kg

[@tomam258]

Great review! I enjoyed watching it.

[@akshanshkumar]

Thanks for Making Himalayan content. Really helped me to buy himalayan

[@piuvbn]

Nice review. I think changing to aluminium rim, double stand, front carrier arrangement and changing silencer with a lighter one can reduce the weight by atleast 10kgs.

[@yanobou]

Thank you for your thoughtfully done review.

[@Rusty-Gold]

Amazing video! Great effort.

[@andyjdaviestjk]

I ride a varadero 1000 and love it. I like your review it is down to earth and practical enjoyable to watch

[@jayakrishna2305]

This is my first time of watching your video! To be honest your video is smooth like butter! And subscribed

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you! Appreciate that!

[@donato235]

Vídeo muito bem produzido! Vc é um talentoso, parabéns!

[@nickturnbull4302]

Great review. Many thanks

[@onemillion2349]

Nice to see you again, long time waiting

[@FGB74]

Thankyou for the good recension! Now im sure: R.E.Himalayan will be my next bike!

[@srinathsith1510]

Perfect review and editing too good

[@leewhite4887]

Great job, keep up the good work

[@chadwellak]

Just rode 6100 mi (~9800 km) on my 2020, with a booster plug - recommended! - Mine was just fine at 5000-6000 rpms for hours on end. No odd rattles. With a head wind, yes, the power wasn't there but if I'd not been pushing it I wouldn't have cared. This bike is a joy to ride. I'm 5'7" (~171cm) and love it's seat height. And, yes, it's a heavy bike to pick up (don't drop it!) but not unreasonable. And, that it is so damn easy to work on, makes that an easy trade off.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thanks for comment, ride safe!

[@minikas27]

@chadwellak Hi, please share what is booster plug?

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

@@minikas27 Hi you probably need to watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3-laX9pityrfas

[@evanpaulmarbaniang4302]

Great review got the vibe 👌

[@imspeedlol]

GOT THIS ON MY RECOMMENDATION ,BTW GREAT REVIEW.

[@BlazerLz]

When I picked up my bike at the dealership here in Ecuador, the salesman adjusted the bolt for the left mirror bracket for proper alignment for me. When he went to tighten it, the entire bracket snapped clean in half... I second your point about weak materials being used in this bike, it is a little scary. False neutral between 4th and 5th during 500km warm up period and squeaky breaks are still an issue, as well for 2022.

[@guilhermeprado5368]

I'm Brazilian, so I sought the opinion of someone from outside the country, and here I am. The quality of your video is impressive, concise, clear, and very well done. Congratulations!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you, Guilherme!

[@FelipeParra]

Thank you so much! looking for my first adventure motorcycle and I'm sure this is the one

[@majormassenspektrometer]

That's money out the window. There are cheaper and better ADV bikes out there albeit used and Japanese made...

[@diddlysquids7878]

Great review!

[@kyojima7190]

Hello from Seoul and BIG thanx for your superb review! It made me clear what bike to get next. Now riding Hyosung Aquila 300.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you!

[@ashokrao2377]

Gentleman thank u verymuch please upload more n more trip n bike info happy diwali n safe journey

[@SlowTrails]

Such a calm review of a bike :-)

[@SophatCHY]

very nice and detial on your review. I'm plan ing to buy this bike It's good to learn from u. thanks

[@enfieldlover8145]

great work, again. honest user, always appreciatedm but sorry to see you leaving the Enfield family :) get the Twin!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you for your comment!

[@125ccbiker9]

Thoroughly enjoyed this vid. You have a great day too. cheers

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you! 🙏

[@RenzoKlasik]

Nice review and video... God bless brother... Good luck to your next journey...

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you!

[@get11net]

Great review! Im going to buy one soon

[@MauricioLJ]

Awesome video and review, man. Here in Brazil some customers complain about some engine issues, due to bad fuel quality. I live kinda far away from R.E. dealers so I'm waiting for those issues to be flattened out, for the Himalayan would be one of the best choices for me. Anyway, congrats for your adventures. See you brother.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you! I'd like to know about fuel quality in India and how does Himalayan deal with it.

[@BlackHawkTejas]

@@MotorcyclistDiaries For most part you will get good quality fuel in India but if you venture out far from Tier 1 or Tier 2 cities fuel quality can be iffy.

[@FergusJohnston]

Thank you for a very good review.

[@stephenmundane]

Great to see you back.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thanks Stephen!

[@mrinalkothiyal9909]

Simply. On point review & experience

[@vishalmohan1995]

Great review!! it would be nice if you could review other models as well ( classic and meteor)

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you! Before making review I need to drive them enough otherwise it would be of no value.

[@joeyrowwyy]

What a fantastic review and how beautiful is South Korea!? Really appreciate your honest down to earth approach, thanks buddy

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you!

[@JoyMayday]

Great Content Vladimir. Im interested in buying the Himalayan, and your reviews currently some of my favourite. 🇮🇳

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you. Watched your KZbin channel, beautiful video work you create. Subscribed.

[@janhutten3]

Tanks for this learning video.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thanks for watching Jan

[@rodguest]

Great video thank you

[@r36125yt]

Such a nice quality video. This bike has been on my mind for a long time and cannot pull the trigger to get one. Can't shake the feeling that I might regret it due to being a little under powered driving up to the mountains. I'd give you a thumbs up but 777 is such a fitting number I didn't want to be the one so I'll check back later;)

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you for your comment)

[@deepakchopsichopra]

Its a tractor Will get you wherever you want to go Albeit slower perhaps

[@ThePat4]

It was an interesting/ informative adventure. I'm curious as to what is next.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Patrick you'll be at least surprised)

[@miguelangelsenillosa8081]

buen video , desde Maer Del Plata ,Argentina , un abrazo y muchas gracias

[@sun6v546]

Your presentation is wonderful , ;coz U R a wonderful man . Very clear . Not all bikes are made for all , This is on a very low budget , economical , parts are cheap , eazy to maintain , what else you can ask for , for the cost you pay. You can never COMPARE this with any other bike , like an apple to an apple . On the whole this is a lovely little bike made for Indian Limitations . what I would do first thing on my RE Himalayan is : 1. Change to Tubeless Japanese Tyres. 2. Change to Japanese chain n sprockets kit. 3. Change to 7 inch radial LED headlights n LED indicators. 4. Hit the road , with the Normal panniers Boxes . 5. Request ( you might have already checked ) check " Itchy Boots Royal Enfield Himalayan " full episodes. 6. Have a grt day , Brother . Lots of love from 🤗🤗🤗🤗.....South India .

[@mansees]

There is talk of launching the Himalayan 650 in 2022. The Interceptor and the Continental Gt 650 are perfectly at home on the US Interstate. They do 75mph at half throttle.

[@Nick-dz4ml]

Royal enfield has said there wont be another engine version

[@mansees]

@@Nick-dz4ml There are ton of articles saying they started developing in June 2021 with a 650 engine.

[@jerzywoking1699]

2024 is the rumoured date for a 650 Himalayan. If at all. Its been rumoured since 2016. A "Street Scrambler" would be great as the RE UK design exercise showed. I'd buy one of those tomorrow, but not for off road riding.

[@sun6v546]

Very good , Mate . Good job .

[@amitvkorlekar6266]

Very good video on detailing information on bike

[@BlueAlgon]

Nicely presented.

[@zambam3]

Good to see you back! I am curious to see what the next bike will be... For myself for next year, I was thinking about a Moto Guzzi V85 tt, but now I am leaning more towards a Honda Transalp, or a Dominator because Honda parts would be much easier to find when travelling, compared to Moto Guzzi parts. I will try to find a bike that is simple to maintain. BMW's, Triumph's and Ducati's etc. are nice but have complicated electronic aids, and very expensive... Cheers, Rob.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Transalp and Dominator are good old bikes bullet proof and old school. Simple and reliable. I love simplicity.

[@zambam3]

@@MotorcyclistDiaries Me too!

[@ThePkeys]

great video, well thought out and inclined to agree with you having also owned from new a himalayan. what bike have you moved onto?

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you Paul! I will definitely make video about it.

[@MauriceTarantulas]

I have never heard of a Himalien😉. But great review. Am gonna get the 650 one probably! Just what am after for a 2nd bike.

[@oscartravis5740]

Brilliant review, thank you :-) The squeaking brakes thing reminded me of when I was a kid I had squeaky brakes on a pushbike, so in my child's mind I thought putting oil on them would stop it, but instead when I applied the brakes the wheels would go round faster :-D Do not try this at home!!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Ahah))

[@TheCoopdway]

A very fair and well done review. Living rural in the central US where there are many roads with lower speeds and less traffic to choose from, the Himalayan is a perfect fit for me. I have choices in the garage and my 2018 is my favorite bike, as I tell friends, "it's made for what I do". 26,500 miles and it would have a lot more if it were my only bike. Thank you for your well-shared experiences on your machine, it looks like you're having great fun on your Super Cub. Subscribed!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you! Himalayan certainly will find the right owner to fill needs. I've checked your channel, what a nice Honda 400 you have in your garage, what that model is? Exactly that one of the types of "modern" motorcycles I was looking through in magazines when I was 12-15 y.o.

[@TheCoopdway]

@@MotorcyclistDiaries That Honda is a '78 Honda 400 automatic. My farmer uncle bought it, then never really rode it so it spent most of its life in the way, stored in a farm building. It looks terrible but mechanically is almost new.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

It’s a beautiful motorcycle. 👍

[@silentriderlonelumn3489]

After a long time!🤞👍❤🙏from Kolkata, 🇮🇳

[@skaraborgcraft]

I remeber the video of when you collected this bike, so interesting to hear your comments. I think the TEC camshaft is the only upgrade worthwhile, the rest of the bike is just what it is, a pity it could not be a bit lighter.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Yes I would like to test performance camshaft, it could change perception of this bike for sure.

[@tylercollinsphoto]

@@MotorcyclistDiaries I have the TEC camshaft fitted to my Himalayan along with a booster plug and it completely transformed how the bike rides. Add the 16 tooth gearbox sprocket and it will happily sit at 70mph on motorways.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

@@tylercollinsphoto I wish I could have a test ride Himalayan with TEC camshaft and 16 tooth sprocket one day. Thanks for comment Tyler!

[@Max-lf4br]

for thread stripping a Helicoil or something along those lines could possibly help, although that's something you'd do after it strips but it does ensure it doesn't strip again in the future.

[@heleti0000]

Great no-nonsense review for the “average” ADV rider to take note of. I am looking at buying a Himalayan for weekend camping trips (currently ride an older Ducati SS) and have a concern regarding Highway riding speed but if it will cruise at 95-100kph, then I think I will go ahead and buy the one I am looking at - your review helped a lot, thanks.

[@ogonzilla]

Sadly at 55mph (88kph) the bike in 5th is already 4500-5000rpm and working hard. I'm looking at something like a Versys or V-strom for more comfort at those speeds.

[@derekm6236]

@@ogonzilla IMO my Himmi is smooth & happy at 60mph. Vibration does set in around 65, so I rarely go there. The small Versys & V Stroms have their max power at 8000 and 11000, with the torque not too far behind,so won't be very pleasant off road.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

95-100kmh by GPS on clock you'll see 105-110kmh and it is at 5000+ rpms and comfortable cruising speed.

[@jerzywoking1699]

My Euro Market bike, with Fuel Injection will comfortably cruise at 110-120 kph on the motorway, but I keep off of them where I can, but sometimes using them is necessary. Maybe tye carbed bike is different.

[@jerzywoking1699]

@@ogonzilla Has your bike got a larger front sprocket on? That is a very slow cruising speed.

[@2132131123]

Excelente trabalho!

[@kristijankaradzovski20]

Great video :)

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thanks!

[@renatoreis9781]

Best videos i ever see 👌

[@user-wv9yp2gi3o]

Bough 2018 himalayan for commuting in winter,suprisingly great little bike.

[@ricardorocha5885]

Parabéns amigo, ótimos comentários, um grande abraço!!!

[@andrerobertdrouin3642]

Perfect for a biginner but the experienced long haulers more ccs and torque will please much more

[@jpaulie2008]

I enjoyed the REH series, so what is next on the horizon for you?

[@johngulbarga9913]

Good review Love from India Good job 👌

[@xtrythis1170]

Nice bike, nice video, and very nice background country you have there. 👍

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you!

[@aritrasankardey2200]

Feeling sad, I was one of the very first to come to your channel after the very first Himalayan video. I own one too. Gravel grey. Bought it in January 2020 and it's clocking 30k kms right now. I agree with your points. Completely. The top speed is a little low, albeit in most indian roads you can barely speed past 100 but the roads are improving and when it does I'll move on to something a bit faster. Till then this himmie is bae. Maybe the 600 himmie would be my next buy, I absolutely love the riding posture.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you for your comment, I was thinking the same that this bike could be perfect in countries with bad tarmac and no roads. Originaly I'm from Yakutia (Russia), and Himalayan could be a right motorcycle for this area.

[@niku6450]

Kya bolrha bhai, India me highway nhi he kya? 🤣🤣 mere paas Interceptor he, me to bahut time highway par hi rehta, tum kahan rehte ho jo tumhe ache road nhi mil rhe? Of course you won't be riding above 80 in city. Just don't talk like that about India ki road nHi he ache 🤣

[@theeMask]

@@niku6450 what is the speed limit on those highways of yours?? How many highways in India have an allowed speed of 120 plus except for the few like golden quadrilateral?

[@asrikantvarma8969]

Mr. Dey, I don't know which state bad road you are referring to but according to me India has one of the best highways. I have Interceptor 650 and I cruise at 140 Hyderabad-Bangalore is in 6 hours.

[@aritrasankardey2200]

@@asrikantvarma8969 i travel around most interior parts of India, chennai-vijaywada, blore-mlore/pune, delhi to Lucknow, bikaner etc has beautiful 6 lane highways. No doubt. But india is not limited to just these states my friend. Roads are improving every day. Albeit if you consider the entire country, including north east, interior of mp, ch,up,bh,jh,od even gj. Most highways are still single road without divider. In ch,mp 4 highways are getting converted to 4 lane with barrier but it's gonna take atleast 4-5 years. Same with jh. North east, good roads ends at Shillong that to only the major route from WB-assam-shillong. Every other national highway is trashed. The ones that have good roads are expressways. You ride your interceptor in those roads. I know in another 5 years most highways willl be upgraded the chennai-vijaywada stretch will extend to Rambha odisa but it's not there yet. The single lane higways even from mlore-goa is riddled with bad pothole filled stretches. I travel a lot mt friend and I'm talking about every single national highway out there, not the one after their upgrade which has been finished.

[@matiaslarrain5618]

Thanks Vladimir for your review . Where is that bike made ?

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you Matias. This motorcycle made in India but I don't know where exactly.

[@albertmadrigal6985]

That sounds lol ke the b and g theme song love it !

[@sissydreams7494]

Very nice review. 😄

[@vikasupadhyay1398]

Very very well put review ...excellent

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you Vikas!

[@addygreen09]

LOVE THE VIDEO. VERY CALM AND PEACEFUL. SHARE THE MUSIC PLEASE

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Words (B&G) by Assaf Ayalon from Artlist music.

[@rogeriosbmarques]

Bought mine three weeks ago. Cheers from Brazil!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Congrats Rogério! Have fun with it!

[@sscbkr48]

One MC to the other.. We're perfect, it's the riders that aren't. 😄 I had idling issues from a faulty FP relay on my bs4. Been trouble free ever since (RE fixed it for free outside the warranty). I'd prefer it was a lot lighter but overall it's a well balanced little mule. I also have the 650 Int, a fantastic bike, and a TU250x. I can't justify having 3 bikes but they're very different from one another. If I had to choose one it might be the TU.. cheaper to insure, very economical, straight fwd reliable transportation, and a lot lighter. But I can't decide, so I've kept all 3.

[@rathinabharathi4796]

Good job brother 👌👌👌

[@RonniesRambles]

A year later and still a great reference review. We can just step back a bit or 'squint our eyes' to overlook the nit picky things and just focus on whether certain things are reasonably easy to remedy, like the option to increase a little top end etc. I had a Bullet in India, if you break something and it's not available in the village, someone will forge or hammer out a reasonable substitute to get you by lol. That's what a Royal Enfield is.

[@CVO17-GSA23]

Bullet was my pride possession from 1971 to 1982 love that bike and have so many stories of breaking down flat tires and what not. Been riding Harleys in the US bought couple 2021 Himalyans red for wife and blue for me. Fun bikes but under power and weak brakes turned me off, sold both of them and bought the king of adventure bikes a 2023 1250 GSA. Was considering Pan America but didn't care for front end look.

[@kzmOP]

Tried tested product of Vast terran of India from Himalayan to beaches. It's a vibe. Experienced riders or explorer. For others stick to toys. Built like gun!

[@gdratp]

Very well nicely made video

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you!

[@deepakchopsichopra]

Loved you video an Indian in Dubai

[@VClaudioGreco]

great review, congratulations.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you!

[@blinDTiger0.01]

This is probably one of best cross-border reviews.