ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN REVIEW | Everything You Need To Know

[@5ebra1]

Saying a Himalayan is too slow is as pointless as saying a Hyabusa is not any good off-road. The Himalayan has its place in the market and thousands of owners (including me) love them.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate! Thats very well said! I feel the same way i might use that quote if you dont mind 😀

[@5ebra1]

@@roadblastmedia Please do. I feel the same about my Himalayan as you do. Best wishes from the UK.

[@anirudhhhh]

It is slow and requires a lot of pampering. Good thing RE is going to stop producing this version and bring in the new 450 liquid cooled Himalayan. If the engine is refined and reliable it is going to be amazing

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Add a Hitchcock's cam and bam the bike is suddenly much better natured.

[@rabfergy7155]

I've been working today(sunday) and just got home looked up KZbin videos released today and here you are. On my way home the himalayan just begged to taken round country roads and enjoy the sunshine. Its just fun and enjoyable to ride. If you were in a car you'd just want to get home but on the himalayan you just want to see where that little road you never been down before goes. You don't worry about the road conditions because the himalayan will manage whatever comes along. £4699 uk price. Acf50 spray when you clean it helps keep the corrosion away.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one mate! Great comment! I know how that feels to be excited to take those little roads never ridden before! Sometimes the roughest roads have the best views and the himmy eats it all up with ease, acf 50 aye will have to give that a try 😀

[@rabfergy7155]

@@roadblastmedia the little brace on the frame below the seat either side, use a cotton bud and clean it out with Pre wipe degrease, the use another to put some black paint in there. Once it's dry then spray the acf50 in there to stop the corrosion. And all over the frame and engine.

[@davidireland6952]

I have owned my UK Himmy from new since june 2021 love it! ..i gave up my 1000cc+ adventure bikes as i got bored with them, last one was bought new in 2018 £17,500 BMW R1200GS 'Rallye', i sold it back to the dealer after 3 yrs with only 1350 miles on it and took a £10k loss on new price, and have never looked back!, the Himmy is my soul mate , its not about how fast you get there its the chilled out journey seeing the scenery that counts and i now ride the country roads where ever i go, BUT it is like a mountain goat off road, nothing will stop it..it goes anywhere and will not leave you stuck 😁 I have loaded it up to the max for a few days away camping and it still rides the same with no power loss noticeable and use it as a commuter in all crap UK weathers all seasons and it has been faultless 👍 I also have a 2022 Interceptor beside it with a pair of UK made Maxtorque cans on it..sounds awesome, but only use that on a nice day, the Himmy is my 100% little work horse and my first go to bike 💪 keep loving the Himmy mate...brill channel you have and deserve every sub you get, keep up the hard work 😁

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Great comment well said!! Love my himmy as my daily have a triumph daytona 675 next to it in the shed but that only comes out once every couple weeks my himmy is my day to day runner! Also have a conti GT 650 sitting in my dads shed in my home town

[@ScooterintheSticks]

I echo your comments about the Himalayan. And as an American, it's not too slow for me. My most recent video on my channel deals with riding it on Interstate highways and as you say, it will go all day at 70mph. For me, the main selling point was "slow and boring." I don't want the twitchy engine response of a Ducati Hypermotard or the weight of a big BMW GS. I bought my 2022 Himalayan to ride on the dirt and gravel forest roads where I live and it's outstanding for that. And to my happy discovery, it's great everywhere else too! You did a great job talking about the Himalayan!

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Great comment good to hear from an American who thinks its great! Its very common for me to find American commenters saying its too slow etc. Happy riding 😀

[@ScooterintheSticks]

@@roadblastmedia Most of the reviews I read here in the states pointed to the Himalayan being underpowered and anemic. Always comparing horsepower rather than riding experience, and using speed and acceleration as the yardstick to measure excellence. Viewed that way of course it would seem a failure. But there are many, many riders looking for something different that the Himalayan provides.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@ScooterintheSticks exactly mate the first thing i thought when i forst hopped on a Himalayan was that its got more than enough go and one of the most fun bikes ive ridden regardless of power it feels great!

[@SlowRiderDucati]

I have a 2022 camo green Himalayan over here in the Northern Sierras in CA. I love it as well. It handles the altitude changes from 2,000 feet to 7,000 feet on rides with no problems and tractors up and down steep curvy roads and trails. With a few 75 mph freeway hops. I left it overnight in 20 degree F and it was all iced up in the morning. It started right up when it was frozen solid. Just use the choke a bit.

[@roadblastmedia]

Thats awesome mate! Cheers for the comment!

[@ruahinesrider]

Iridium spark plug bro should help with cold start idling,clean,grease, Hitchcocks Relays & being Euro 4 Booster plug will help with fueling. Corrosion on bolt for crash bars a quick grind & black onyx paint fix that up.

[@ruahinesrider]

Hitchcocks Relays increase idle by 100-150rpm on Interceptor so should do the same on Himmy.

[@roadblastmedia]

Good to know bro! Will hopefully get some of that soon and some time to install it good thing i work in a bike shop now access to the bike lifts and all the tools

[@ruahinesrider]

@@roadblastmedia $30 for Iridium spark plug.Clean grease 10min job & Hitchcocks Relays £8 each & 5 pack £35 get two 5 packs 3each on both 650's & not sure how many on Inty 3-4 probably.650 have 4 but one is a auxiliary so get away with 3.Relays are definitely worth it bro bike start stronger & idle better & fuel pump run better.Hitchcocks Relays are twice the amps.You can get Bosch that are twice the amps but alot of fake Bosch Relays out there & Hitchcocks sell premium products tried & tested for Royal Enfield's. Bike run better.

[@upnorthrider]

Haha it ain't to slow, I was roaring along Auckland motorway and was keeping up with everyone... and when the traffic stopped I just shot up the middle overtaking anyone who had overtaken me 😎

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha yeah mate its perfectly fine for our roads! Love it and i have fun with it being slower means i can thrash it more off road and in the rain!

[@siddharthdesai6801]

Perfect bike for me. Same here never found underpowered on Auckland motorway. Can easily cruise upto 110

[@lawyermahaprasad]

Bro tell me one bike which can do more than 50 miles an hr on the Hymalyan roads- which this bike is built for. And will not kill its rider??

[@roadblastmedia]

Exactly bro well said! 😀

[@cheeKyt0]

When, Himalayan Get Dirty, You are on the Right Way! 💪🏼🤠

[@roadblastmedia]

Yup one of the only bikes that looks better when its dirty 😀

[@cheeKyt0]

@@roadblastmedia absolutely 💥✨

[@michaelturner9673]

Great review. Great comments. I have a Himalayan in addition to a BMW R1250GS. The BMW is 4-5 times as expensive so comparing specs is pointless. In value for money, the Enfield beats most bikes. I prefer the riding on the Enfield for most in-town rides. Highway of course is another story. Anyway, great review.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Thanks for the comment

[@peterhobbs7609]

Great review, I’m just waiting for my new Himi, and will use it as my winter ride here in the UK, great value at the price point, with 3 years warranty

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Youll love your new himi! 😀

[@davidroberts7490]

Your gravel roads are smoother than our main roads here in Sicily. Give it a proper off road test.

[@roadblastmedia]

Damn sounds like youve got some rough roads only had limited time with this video so i went to the nearest gravel road to me as the others were closed due to bad weather i can assure you this bike can handle a hell of alot worse than this

[@zorlacmc]

Dropped by for a review of the Himalayan. Left with another beautiful location in NZ to explore on our next trip - Oamaru!

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate!!

[@upnorthrider]

Go the mighty Himmy you can make it... haha great start to the vid mate! Hey I've lost one of those swing are caps too, I'm sure I kicked it off while thrashing it in the mud. Lucky for me I just machined up a new one out of nylon (temporary until I get one from Hitchcocks). Man I'm loving the Himmy and like you I have a big, badass bike in the shed for when I want a bit more grunt. Cheers 😎

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha cheers bro! Thats a good idea to make one yourself ill have to sort something like that out or just order one online!

[@sharonjacob5534]

Amazing video!! Royal Enfield is gonna release a new bike on the 7th of August.. Pretty excited

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice!! Cant wait for that 😀

[@PineyRider]

Nice ride. Glad to see the ground was wet and not icey! Do you get freezing Temps there in South Island? Hate the cold!!!!

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers Tom! Yeah it does freeze up from time to time but usually more inland just gets a bit frosty where i live not too much snow 😀

[@skaraborgcraft]

I stayed in Omaru 28 years ago......not changed much....thats a good thing. Ideal bike for the area and Canterbury outback.

[@roadblastmedia]

Awesome mate! Yeah I love it dowm here perfect riding country

[@ianjackson2198]

Just found your channel mate great work you’re a natural.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate!! 😀

[@taratantara]

You're reving that engine hard! I rarely go over 3'000 rpm in the city. Am I doing it wrong?

[@roadblastmedia]

Nah bro youre allgood i just live in the red line 🤣

[@crumblymal8479]

What a little gem of a bike they are do it all fun bike and I am quite liking the Scram too I think that's even slightly cheaper than the Himalayan which is unbelievable have a tried one Vinny probably exactly the same I guess good watch mate well done and every bike has it's niggles too even the expensive ones 😉👍

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate its awesome! Hoping to get on a scram soon! Itll be good to compare them 😀

[@rosslevitates]

Great video Vinny. Any chance of you checking out the 411 Scram next time you’re near a RE dealer? Be interested in what you think? I suspect the Himalayan has a bit more to offer.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Yeah hoping to do that soon mate in the next few weeks

[@rehnedojankekyakarloge5384]

Any RE bike is made for cruising, not racing, so that you can enjoy the view while cruising

[@roadblastmedia]

So true bro! Its so nice to have a bike as relaxing to ride as this!

[@scottjohnston2716]

Nice review. For some of us located overseas you might want to include MPG and weight in pounds, just the key specs as that would be helpful. FYI - finally got to check out the Continental GT 650 in the flesh on my last trip to the mainland. Definitely on my next-bike list. :)

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate! Will try keep that in mind for the next review, and nice one mate! The GT 650 is quite a bike!

[@norsehall309]

G'day Vinne, another great review on the Himalayan, your right with the price you get a lot for a little, l just picked up a $380 fine for going over the speed limit and the road was empty just me and a Cop, that's life, cheers mate, keep having fun life's to short not to, lol Neil 🤠.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Farr theyre pretty harsh over there in Aus most of the time i swear the cops are just ignoring me 🤣

[@norsehall309]

@@roadblastmedia mate l was lucky he couldn't keep up with me because he was not in a pursuit car, a 4x4, but got me when l stopped for a cuppa, so he said, l have to fine you only on the fact l couldn't keep up so he hit me with 10km over, 3 Pointer, $380 fine and in a warning, not to bad last one was five years ago.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@norsehall309 gutted mate! Ah well keep an eye out next time for sure 😆

[@norsehall309]

@@roadblastmedia my wife was worse than the copper,

[@roadblastmedia]

@@norsehall309 🤣

[@allans7281]

I like your unique review of the bike What’s better having power and not being comfortable or less power and super comfortable? Love the bike perfect for rolling around towns and villages it really is remarkable how flickable it is. Come on peeps look how cool that bike looks it’s not the plastic spaceship look of most bikes Cheers mate USA

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers Allan! Well said!

[@Busywave]

Took my Meteor on a gravel road past weekend and it handles very well. I run into them from time to Time and have no choice really. Maybe some off road tires. Great vid !!!!! On the Himalayan

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one mate! Didnt know the meteor could go off road so thats good to know i guess anything is an adventure bike if youve got enough skill 😀

[@hermit4706]

The himmy is an odd one cos on paper it's slow. So it's understandable that people who have never riden one to get all up in arms about it. Yet when you ride one it feels literally fine, especially low down at speeds that you'll be doing 90% of the time. In fact when I ride mine I never think "god it's slow". You find yourself having too much fun thrashing it up and down the gears. On the point people make about the front brake being a tad weak, it is a little bit anaemic compared to other bikes BUT it's a single so use that strong engine breaking.

[@roadblastmedia]

Great comment mate! Well said! Yeah the brakes arent the best but i feel theyre more than enough for the power this bike makes and too right the engine braking is awesome on this thing! Cheers for the comment

[@MauriceTarantulas]

My 125 was def too slow for quite a bit of my 4 days trip to Wales but then went to the black hills! Am def considering the Himi though as I did a bit of off roading and loved it.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah the little 125s can be caught lacking somestimes still alot of fun but yeah a himmy would be a great choice! 😀

[@fire7side]

I think it would be fine for some people in the US. You can really go anywhere on regular highways with 60 mph speed limits. It just depends if you are in a big hurry, which this bike wouldn't be right for that kind of thing. I have an old 600 Honda Shadow and I don't care to take it on a freeway. I'd like to get a Himalayan, but can't afford it right now. It would be great on some old logging trails I can't go on with my Shadow and it gets better mileage. Perfect touring bike for people not in a hurry.

[@roadblastmedia]

Well said mate great comment! Youre too right its not a great bike for people in a hurry! Cheers.

[@jimmyb4982]

A cheerful little bike.

[@roadblastmedia]

Too right mate! Great little machine

[@skotty1962]

Nice one. Looks alright without the screen. Then there is the Scram 411 even cheaper with the smaller front wheel, but no center stand, carry rack, no switchable ABS. (cant turn it off like on the Himi) I cant decide. The Classic 350s look great too.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Yeah the scram looks so cool but not as capable off road depends on what kind of riding you do i guess, the classic 350 is an amazing bike too a real looker!

[@victorvannatter312]

People will complain this is too slow but a crf250l is fine. I find it amusing

[@iancameron5536]

Just got one, you have my thumbs up,bon all points!😊

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate!! 😀

[@888Age888]

Nice Review Vinny, Himalayan is a great bike, I have decided on my next machine , Yamaha tenere T7, double the price of a himmy but I have a long tour planned top of North island to bottom of South island and just wanted a few more horses combined with off road ability. Still love the Himalayan and enjoy watching your videos.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! The T7 is a great bike! Very capable with power to boot! Great choice!

[@davidireland6952]

no offense m8, but these Himalayans are like mountain goats off road, dont let the lack of HP put you off..the Tenere is a nice bike, but dump it and it will cost you an arm and a leg to fix it, dump the Himmy? its so robust, you just pick it up and go...as the moral goes.." if your adventure bike has no scratches on it? then you are not adventuring it enough" 😁 HI from the UK , go have fun, a lot of beers, ride safe on your south island trip, get home with brill memories and a smile on your face 👍😁

[@888Age888]

@@davidireland6952 Yeah mate the Himalayan is a sweet bike , the T7 is also very robust and very reliable, the CP2 engine has a proven track record, and easy to service also , 1st Valve check at 40,000kms , I've had plenty of big bikes 1000cc sports bikes etc , but now I have moved to a rural area , lots of gravel roads around here , friends of mine have 650 cc bikes and I will be riding with them . I also like that the T7 doesn't have all the fancy electronics,rider modes and whizbang gadgets to go wrong , just like the himmy. I certainly ain't going to bag the himmy, it's a great bike , but I want more hp as I said before. I see they are planning to bring out a 450cc himmy maybe next year .

[@davidireland6952]

@@888Age888yeah lol, we dont need all the fancy electonic bul*** it doesnt matter what bike you ride m8, just have fun, stay safe and enjoy the memories 👍

[@888Age888]

@@davidireland6952 Agreed mate 👍

[@nazimzafri]

Nice video, great information

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate!

[@TuanNguyen-sx5pi]

Do you think it is necessary to upgrade the camshaft part for Hima or not?

[@roadblastmedia]

You dont need to but if you can do it and you want to go for it! Ive heard it does make it faster

[@jamesharvey44]

Not really, it adds 2 or 3 HP and it is major work to install the cam. If you do it yourself the cost is okay but if you have to pay a shop, the cost will not be worth the gain.

[@donsmith3573]

Great review thanks

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate!

[@OlllOHD]

It sounds nice too

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah bro!

[@akshitbharadwaj793]

Loved the video

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers bro! Thanks for the comment! 😀

[@nobledeassis3487]

U made me more obsessed with that Lextek exhaust bro.But it cost around ₹ 29,000/366$ after all the taxes and all 😂

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah bro its a bit on the pricy side! But built well and looks good!

[@nobledeassis3487]

@@roadblastmedia I'm hoping to get one since the day u recommended to that video😂

[@roadblastmedia]

@@nobledeassis3487 hope you get one soon bro!

[@baidibaidikham4635]

I'm planning to get one👌

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice bro!!

[@amitbfl]

I didn't skip adds on ur video.♡♡♡♡ you

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers bro! 😆 every little bit counts

[@ruahinesrider]

Araav beat me today must of had phone 📱 in HIS hand.🤣

[@roadblastmedia]

Hahaha yeah bro! 🤣

[@kevinf-b5065]

Silver discontinued for 2022/3

[@Beanerds]

8.5 seconds to 100 ain't that slow mate .

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha not too shabby aye mate 🤣 that too slow in the photo is click bait 🤣

[@daintree2455]

Love the fact that there were bugger all cars on the road, what time did u make that vid mate? By the way mate I can't get enough of those sheep. Ha Ha.

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha yeah mate i went out about mid day mate 🤣 very quiet around here

[@daintree2455]

@@roadblastmedia hey mate I was just thinking, (impossible according to Judy), since the cult movie "Easy Rider",(saw it as a kid and knew I'd be into bikes just like my big cousins),music has been associated with bikers so wouldn't it be interesting to know what your subscribers go to throttle songs might be. Probably not Lizzo.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@daintree2455 thats a great idea mate i wonder that too would be some bloody good music in there i reckon

[@daintree2455]

@@roadblastmedia would be a great vid to make different bikes different music, ie your triumph I'd want to listen to that Chvrches song, any Harley's say Manchester Orchestra Where have you been live at Loolapalooza and the himmy Band of Horses In the hard times. Buts that's my mad tastes. Your right would be some great interesting songs etc from subscribers.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@daintree2455 yeah mate spot on! Ive been jamming out to Zuckerpunch by The Snuts, i only discovered the band recently but they have some great songs the hard part about making that video would be getting past copyright BS if i were to play the songs on the video

[@Shotta248]

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[@roadblastmedia]

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[@birdman9102]

America is only 55 mph not 62mph 100kph like NZ

[@roadblastmedia]

I think some of Americas roads go up to 80mph and i think 60mph is average on the highways

[@oldgeezerproductions]

@@roadblastmedia Most highways in or near cities here in California are 'officially' 65 MPH with 70 on more open roads. Having said that, 85 is the new 65 and if your bike won't do 80-90 you will be passed up by everybody with cars stacked up behind you. I have the 650 Interceptor and I hesitate to take it on 4 lane highways because 70 is as fast as I like to go.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@oldgeezerproductions ahh good to know mate yeah the Himalayan probably wouldnt be up to par for those highways perfect in countrys like NZ though most of our highways are 2 Lanes or single lane roads so 60-70mph is more than enough most people here drive a little under the speed limit

[@oldgeezerproductions]

@@roadblastmedia Up until the end of last November, I had a bullet 500, but it was totaled in a crash that landed me in the hospital and a leg operation. As soon as I could walk with a cane, I drove my trailer 200 miles to the nearest dealership and bought the Interceptor. I really like the increased power and now can't go back, but while it lasted, I was happy with the Bullet's performance. I'm going to just guess here, but I assume the Himalayan's performance is very similar to the Bullet 500 (without the horrible vibrations) ---- right? Anyway, I can't go back now, but if I replaced the Bullet with the Himalayan, I'm sure I'd be happy with it. By the way, I ride about 25 - 30 miles every day on secondary roads and avoid the highways.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@oldgeezerproductions nice one mate! Tye interceptor is beautiful i love my himalayan but i miss riding my 650 all the time, the himalayan is actually quite different to 500 in the way it delivers power

[@siddharthchaudhary4290]

Review scram .

[@roadblastmedia]

Will do bro soon 😀

[@yolandalindsay8368]

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[@trippynikhil]

Americans are really jealous of this bike they can't handle how cheap and amazing this bike is .

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha true mate 😀

[@jamesharvey44]

Not all of us are jealous, I bought one and love it. Too many American drivers feel that if you can not outrun everything on the road and stay in the passing lane on the freeway, they conclude that it is slow. 😁

[@DirkGentley42]

Why do you say they're jealous? The ones that don't need to do the free ways seem to love them. I'm a bit astounded how much people love these bikes generally. BTW i must admit, As a Brit i was wondering how I'd get on with one for motorway and even fast A road sections seeing as drivers merge into the main road without looking and it's safer to be in the fast lane past these sections (where drivers are often doing 80). On the ducati i have options of getting out of the way. On the himmy I'd probably be more vulnerable. That's not stopping me having a test ride today though!

[@artsandcraftscreations3492]

F' Harry's Woke razors!! Bad ads.

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha the ads are different for everyone it goes off what you search up and what country you're from ive never even heard of harrys woke razors 🤣