Royal Enfield Scram 411 vs Himalayan | Bike Swap!

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Hello, and welcome to the episode! We are Nick & Jo, a married biker couple who love riding our Royal Enfields. In this episode we, swapped bikes for a bit, i can confirm that we are both very happy with our purchase choices! These are both AMAZING bikes!!!
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[@daweshorizon]

You really don't need a screen on a bike with a 70mph maximum speed. It just causes unnecesary turbulence, especially for taller riders. Nice comparison, even though the bikes are very similar. The 450 will be more technically advanced and much quicker, but then that's more to go wrong? The Himmy 411 is pretty indestructable because of the low-stress on the motor and in real world use, its torquey delivery is ample for making decent progress. Not a motorway cruiser though. My son and his significant other recently completed a 15,000 mile ride round Europe over four and a half months and thirty-five countries, including a lot of off-roading. Both were riding 411 Himmy's, the only thing that broke was a pannier frame, quickly welded up by a friendly local. Great bike!

[@nicksepisode]

thank you for sharing!

[@ZoahPorre]

16:05 the teal highlights on the bike kinda match Jo's reflector stripes on the jacket. Looks great.

[@nicksepisode]

Yeah I thought that too lol

[@pd8559]

Gyroscopic steering is rake angle setting. This can be changed by adjusting fork height. I can take mine as an example from flush which is higher turn tendency and less gyroscopic to above which becomes more gyroscopic feeling when trying to go into turns and goes stable and straight. Folks in an off-road race would adjust these as per normal course for rider preference to the track type but street riders just ride as is and get used to them. As a bike builder they can dial in any feel they want for marketing the bike as an agile and nimble street machine to a stable bike that just feels like it wants the cruise all day in straight lines.

[@nicksepisode]

interesting! thanks for sharing

[@davericketts9101]

`I have got the tendency to change my bikes quite often`...13:32...The understatement of the year. 😏👍

[@nicksepisode]

hahaha good one Dave :D

[@musicadefe4837]

Thanks for comparing the two. I'm torn on my decision. If the only difference was the front wheel, it'd be a no brainer; I love the nimbleness of the Scram, but I need all the luggage options there are on the Himalayan. Such a hard decision.

[@nicksepisode]

Go for the scram !

[@TabJoy7]

You can put rear luggage on the Scram. I love mine! I don't use rear luggage. Just a Viaterra claw and tank bag for trips.

[@musicadefe4837]

@@TabJoy7 I do love the Scram, the Himalayan just works better for me.

[@manuelhaug4053]

All the dials on my Royal Enfields steamed up. I had a Meteor and now I have an Interceptor and a Himalayan, same with all three bikes 🙈

[@nicksepisode]

I blame the cold weather lol

[@manuelhaug4053]

@@nicksepisode definitely, love those bikes anyway!!

[@scottgiblett6691]

If the dials can be opened safely you can place one of those silica gel packs (thing that are put in with new shoes, elec items etc) . Will draw moisture away from screen.

[@nicksepisode]

I was thinking the same. I'll investigate. Thanks

[@michelod.i.y.5202]

If I ever go out for a ride with a pal, I always ask to swap (bikes that is) love trying different machines.

[@nicksepisode]

You and me both!

[@benjaminjames8657]

I am going to get a 450 Himalayan because of your videos! I am going to put my name down for one in Yorkshire for start of next season... though it will be a tearful goodbye to my 3 year old NC 750X DCT

[@nicksepisode]

that's good to know! i cant wait to try one myself

[@VFRMitch]

The stock screen on the Euro5 Himmy is ok for smaller folk. The shorter screens work better for taller riders.

[@slickric4571]

Awesome video! What intercom system do you use? Cheers

[@nicksepisode]

Hi and thanks for watching, we use fodsport f1s plus, go to fodsports.com and use code Nick12 to get a discount, cheers

[@kevinpendley3850]

I can't wait for the Halloween episode!

[@nicksepisode]

4pm BST Saturday 😀

[@pd8559]

Those new Himalayan loses the military dash look for a new big digital cyclops eye. A push of the button cycles it through different displays including an old school analogue gauge look.

[@nicksepisode]

very nice!

[@MauriceTarantulas]

I sat on both and preferred the Himmy. A tall chap met recently he said he removed the screen on the Himalayan, said it was much better. Am used to it now but def need good noise reduction earbuds. And yeah the dials not moving etc took me some getting used to! Center stand was also a big reason. P.s Just about to get the x bars sorted. Boots needed at NEC.

[@nicksepisode]

yeah valid points there

[@TheBezaleel]

I have a Hitchcocks screen, 6 cm higher, perfect for 1.78 meter ( 5 foot 9 ).

[@murrayhyde4902]

Ive got the scram. Ive tried 2 screens/windshields. Ive even cut one down just to shield the dials. All of them just created crap turbulance. I think it needs an angle on it? Or no screen at all. Muz from oz

[@nicksepisode]

I think its better without a screen to be honest. Nice clean air 👌

[@Motorider72]

I fitted a tallish screen to my Scram for touring duties. All it did was create turbulence and noise, so I removed it again.

[@nicksepisode]

@Aspie_Moto yeah the clean air is much better

[@Motorider72]

Absolutely (except when it's raining)@@nicksepisode

[@ptilrem]

You prefer the bike you're most used to riding, but seeing how often you change bikes Nick, you prefer them all.😅

[@nicksepisode]

Yes. Somewhat true. I've been using Jodie's bike for a bit, and I still prefer mine. I don't like the turbulence, and it just doesn't whizz around traffic as quickly. I can see where you're coming from, though. I have a soft spot for mine.

[@markhinde6187]

80mph is just not enough to cruise at 70mph on out motorways for long periods, it is one of the few things that puts me off the RE 350 & 411 great for a bimble as my mate puts it, ride safe

[@nicksepisode]

Yes absolutely agree.

[@neilanderson2374]

Prices on both 411 variants are coming down due to the new 450s. I’m in the market for a first bike, either would be perfect. Much prefer the look of the Himalayan thou

[@nicksepisode]

Himmy looks better, scram is more fun to ride. Check out my review video on both models

[@neilanderson2374]

I mainly use crappy potholed rural roads with the odd long motorway stint. In balance the Himmy just pips it on practicality for me too.

[@geddstock]

If you fancy a bit of green roads get the himmy

[@ruahinesrider]

Remove the stickers underneath the clocks that will help with clocks fogging up.

[@nicksepisode]

cheers thanks for the tip

[@murrayhyde4902]

What stickers?

[@ruahinesrider]

@@murrayhyde4902 Some Royal Enfields have yellow stickers put on the clocks during assembly & Cover the drain holes to let moisture out. Interceptor & GT have them & clocks fog up & remove the stickers so moisture can get out & air get in to stop foggy up.

[@TheChrislmitchell]

What screen did you or are you getting for the Scram

[@nicksepisode]

No need as the air is clean 👌

[@philread415]

On my Scram the clock kept misting up, the dealer said they all do that😢

[@nicksepisode]

ive noticed that all my RE have done that!

[@MauriceTarantulas]

My Himmy has it also but seems to go...and luckily its not often.

[@philread415]

I have A new speed twin 900, cost twice As much the Scram that also does it. My Mrs has A 350 Meteor that's fine! Luck of the drawer I reckon.

[@nicksepisode]

@philread415 I blame the cold weather ! Lol

[@philread415]

@@nicksepisode I hope it's not too cold today, got A run from East Kent to Hastings 150 mile round trip. Hope my speedo stays fog free !

[@joebloggs1583]

Can’t go wrong with a Royal Enfield I’ve got my classic 350 but I still need 200 horse’s in my life of the inline 4 variety 😎👍

[@nicksepisode]

absolutely!

[@sandrarobinson4407]

My partner has just bought a Himalayan (Timmy) and from the first ride the clocks misted up… is that 10% off Marigolds?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicksepisode]

How annoying about the clocks steaming up! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Yes, you could always try that code. You never know 🤔🤣 - Jo

[@nicksepisode]

oi you leave my marigolds alone lol

[@johnalleman1134]

Re: Fogy garage gear… it’s nice looking, but pricey! I wanted the Grit boots but 2 problems. Firstly they are eye-wateringly expensive, but once I had talked myself into accepting that - especially as I was going to get a discount (thank you!)…. I then find out there is no UK distributor or retailer. This means you have to take pot luck on whatever you buy, (from Hong Kong) as to whether they are going to fit! I emailed them and Fogy suggested buying 2 sizes and then returning the one you don’t want to their warehouse in Germany. That is WAY to much agro, a large outlay of money to try them on, (RRP £338 a pair). Not to mention the agro messing with the return shipping then waiting for a refund. Shame! Sort it out Fogy!

[@nicksepisode]

I will forward your comment to my point of contact at fogy Garage.

[@johnterry804]

If you ride the new Himalayan 450 you will definitely buy it another great bike from Royal Enfield with a lot of extra power 😂

[@nicksepisode]

Let's see!