Royal Enfield Himalayan Accessorized and Reviewed (USA 2021)

[@danwilson8390]

I could sit here and listen to this guy talk about adventure riding on the himalayan for hours..... I literally want to go upstairs, pack my stuff, strap it to my himalayan and go!! Then I remember I have work in the morning 🤦‍♂️

[@tangoindiamike9189]

First comment! Because Uncle Voodoo is uploading in the middle of the night!...and I'm up, watching Himalayan videos!

[@UncleVoodoo]

Thanks, I’m kind of in scramble mode to get some got content back up.

[@pabs9469]

Best Himalayan review. Period.

[@rimilmurmu10]

Last 30 sec of this video is pure gold..

[@surferdude642]

High powered naked bikes are not comfortable over distance above 70 mph or less depending on the wind direction and intensity. Then finding a windscreen that doesn't induce buffeting can be a frustrating challenge. Thanks for the good review.

[@SweetTone76]

Check out KZbinr “karmakaze moto” vlogs, dude moto camp from Seattle to Anchorage Alaska, then on to the Denali Road all the way up to Arctic Circle/Prudhoe Bay, the little Himi hung right in there with the other pricy BMW 1200 GS motorcycles. I’d say not bad for a budget adventure bike. 🍻

[@A.Spivey]

OK. You've convinced me. I'm going to reserve mine from the Gilroy Enfield shop tomorrow. Great honest review.

[@yagua0500]

Great video...love the way you explain what the bike is for(adventure).😁

[@kymstock1852]

Having a strong front brake on tarmac is a safety feature, especially when ABS is available. Having the ability to de-tune that same front brake when on slippery dirt is why some riders ( me included in the past) spend big bucks on fancy ADV bikes with electronic modes etc. Having said that, I fitted a 320 mm disc to my mini -ADV bike ( DRZ400E) mainly because it needed it when fully ladened to slow down. Without the load it is powerful enough to warrant an experienced rider on dirt. With the design brief in mind for the Himalayan, a less than potent front brake makes sense.

[@matthewbenjafield5470]

Another great video. Matches my thoughts pretty much exactly. Many thanks.

[@allans7281]

It’s fun to look at all the customization. You have the “James Bond” of adventure bikes!! I especially like the receipt holder that’s nifty. Is that a Royal Enfield short windshield? Thx

[@reinmansmith]

Wise words and a sensible review, thanks for sharing 👍

[@janai2305]

I loved this vid for accessories. I’m taking delivery tomorrow and have now ordered quite a few of them! Great. Thanks

[@rongreen4766]

Just found you, enjoyed your video on the Himalayan. One day maybe I will buy one.

[@stephenwarren6419]

Another great and informative video. Well done, sir. Any possibility of doing a “commute to work” on the Himalayan video? I’d love to see it run on a daily adventure. Keep up the good work and ride safe.

[@UncleVoodoo]

Thanks! Ive considered doing a commute video but I have habit of moving close to where I work and my commute is now only a matter of a couple of minutes, there just wouldn't be much to see. It would probably be more interesting to see me commute by bicycle.

[@stephenwarren6419]

@@UncleVoodoo Roger that. Keep up the good work. Your riding tips and vids are much appreciated.

[@pongnakalohan887]

I have been riding Himalayan for about 2 years. Been using it to commute as well as for long bike trips... It is actually a pretty great bike with low budget...

[@daveinwla6360]

Some vloggers have had luck with clip-on extensions at the top of the windscreen that lessen the buffeting. The effect is to put a layer of slower moving air between the ridfer and the high-speed air coming off the top of the windscreen - the slower moving intermediary air acting as a sort of "lubricant" between the two other layers, resulting in less turbulence. Puig makes one - search "Puig clip-on deflector". Givi also makes a "windscreen deflector".

[@Sunny-rf3bg]

Love the review❤️ waiting for some more adventure videos👍

[@MRGS48]

5 maybe 6 grand for a bike that will take you almost around the world is worth my money.... Unfortunately I have bought the Cadillac of Adv bikes... A BMW R1250GS HP

[@UncleVoodoo]

I think id be over protective of a bike that expensive (thinking back to my Harley days...) its nice not to fuss over an inexpensive bike for a change, I don't even wash it very often.... is it raining? Good enough! lol.

[@MRGS48]

@@UncleVoodoo washed my GS with just a spray bottle in the garage due to stupid community rules after 2 years...!! So I hear ya hahah

[@findingneutral]

Excellent tutorial and very informative 👍

[@steveross2280]

Gonna look you up in the summer, just got back Suches, GA for some break in miles but want to do the Southern 500 this summer. I put handlebar risers on mine, alum panniers, phone charger and holder, fender riser, bags on the tank, hand guards ands tinted windshield a couple inches taller.. Need to get those mirrors! Thanks for a great review!

[@0HARE]

Good review, good bike. Thanks for a look at the details. I am considering the Himalayan as a second bike. Happy Trails

[@On2Feet]

Great summary and the bike is looking great. I agree on just about all points. I went with taller windshield, but now you have me curious about the shorter one. I might have to check out that anti vibration mount too. I already lost one phone to the vibration. Oh...and I like that rear rack as well.

[@tenpole41]

Im 6 ft 6 i have a himalayan happy with it . The seat feels like a plank of wood and its maybe a bit small for me but a great bike ive got a 500 bullet as well and im in love with them both.

[@UncleVoodoo]

Im thinking about getting an Interceptor to go along with the Himalayan, I really like it. I haven't had probs with my seat, maybe my butt is a perfect match for it or something!

[@petervoros840]

Brilliant video with great review of the bike, and great tips for accessories. So glad I find this.

[@OrangeManStan]

I've got a 2019 bike, friend has a 2021 and brother has a 2022 bike. Their front brake works adequately but mine is terrible. I've also got sintered pads and the caliper had the recall. I'm going to try a new master cylinder and see if it improves it.

[@jasm361]

Hope these guys colab! Uncle voodoo, karmakaze and ol man ronin👌👌👌

[@ThinkMud]

Spot on! Great review! Hope you can get your other videos back!

[@ganeshk.p.r.s5402]

I seldom comment on youtube videos... I had to on this one. You sir have done the most honest to goodness review of this motorcycle, especially the way you explained the brake setup. Now I am not a fan of the Himalayan at 6 ft 190 pounds I found the seat uncomfortable and the rider triangle did not suit my style. I never liked this motorcycle but even I have to say your review does total justice and offers the truest point of view for all of the himalayans intended use. Cheers and keep them videos comming... Hope you figured out how to use the hondas paint pen...

[@UncleVoodoo]

Thanks, I try to stress that it doesn't fit everyone's needs.

[@philipholmes6045]

True. Good program

[@AndrewStoneJr]

I see you have the 1 gallon of water and gas on each side. Is that about as large as you think the front guards can handle weight/space wise? Rotopack also sells 1.75 and 2 gallon options

[@UncleVoodoo]

I think the 2 gallon cans would be fine but I wouldn’t go more than that.

[@UncleJoeHikes]

Great review!

[@bikenbush]

Great 👍🏽 Review Uncle V! So you reckon the switchable ABS are new versions are not a big deal? If you could elaborate....and tyres are they radials?

[@UncleVoodoo]

the switchable abs only shuts off rear wheel abs and since most of your stopping power is up front and having it off only comes into play if you're riding really hard. it also rearms itself every time you switch off the ignition and with the filming I do... I am on and off the bike a lot setting up and retrieving cameras. early on I would catch myself switching it off and running a trail section, then shutting the bike off to set up cameras and running the section again on camera... and realizing later, after the re-run, that I forgot to switch abs off again when I started the bike back up and performance didn't suffer- having abs on or off just wasn't coming into play. thats not to say its useless or anything but the only time I really need to switch it of is when im playing around skidding the rear wheel, so I just leave it switched on most of the time now. you can actually see in my videos if its on or off in the pov footage- if there is a flashing yellow light on the dash=abs is off, no flashing light =abs on. I do believe the stock Pirelli MT60 tires are radials.

[@actstuntcam]

Some good sensible comments on the Himilayan. :)

[@matthewanacleto7885]

Another great video. Why didn't you opt to get crash bars?

[@UncleVoodoo]

Ive just never been sold on them. They’re always in the way when doing maintenance and make the lower portion of your bike wider almost ensuring you’ll hit something that you otherwise may not have. I’m not against them or anything but I’ve never had an issue where I needed anything more than a skid plate.

[@matthewanacleto7885]

@@UncleVoodoo Thanks for the input!

[@force1delta]

nice review and attention to the accessories,,even better to see you wearing a Pepsi GMT

[@woundedtiger7547]

Thanks for sharing.

[@sdefiel3719]

I have seen that ordering panniers from Hitchcock may take two months, so I may order them from a store in Florida. No engine guards or skid plate? The brake reservoir cover is kinna tricky to install. The line was very short. I'm 6' and 210# and find the seat comfortable, but I do find that I slide forward often. My commute is

[@UncleVoodoo]

I actually got my panniers off ebay from India, but the deal I got isn't available any longer ($580, delivered in 2 days from Sparezo). I can't find a skid plate I like and engine guards require removal for oil changes so im not sold on any of them yet.

[@sdefiel3719]

@@UncleVoodoo _... and engine guards require removal for oil changes_ . Erm ... yeah ... I noticed _that_ too ... when I started to put them on. gah!

[@funkthat]

uhmmm I ordered 1000 bux worth of parts from hitchcocks and paid the extra shipping fee for priority and had everything within 3 days. very good service

[@davyboycolon530]

Watch the video “the road is life “ that dude started in VA road to the southern most point in Florida then road all the way cross country to Alaska on a 50cc ruckus fully loaded so I would have no doubt the RE can do the same ... but really check out the video pretty amazing

[@UncleVoodoo]

ive seen that, I wish he'd filmed more of the journey. Im going to try and document as much of my travels as I can, the videos im posting now are prep and testing (just trying to be entertaining about it). thanks for watching.

[@starlordstarlordman8489]

Another great video.

[@uksurfer2505]

Well said on the brakes 🇬🇧😁👍

[@leepeffer1304]

Any thoughts on a Himalayan for slower and bit more technical stuff? Something like rocky 10-15mph desert trails? I have a CT125, but can’t stop wondering if I wouldn’t enjoy the RE.

[@UncleVoodoo]

the Himalayan would probably be fine there but so would the ct125. im planning a rocky trip myself and mentioned to my friends that I might take the Monkey instead of the Himalayan and was told that would be cheating - small size and light weight has its advantages. the Himalayan would make the ride to and from the trail better though.

[@leepeffer1304]

@@UncleVoodoo Gotcha thanks. I am blessed by living 9 miles from the end of the pavement where there are literally hundreds and hundreds of miles of forest service roads and technical trails. Still.. there is just something about the Himalayan.

[@MRGS48]

Nice video boss!!

[@spydie]

So you have a 2021 model, but in India and other parts of the world, the 2021 has a new upgraded, more comfortable saddle, an improved rear brake, a re-designed front crash bar (where your gas can is mounted). It's slanted forward so you don't hit your knees on it in a hard stop. a larger windshield, Tripper navigation (like on the Meteor), four-way hazard flasher, and a rear rack that's almost level with the seat. Dealers and other hard core Himalayan forum riders say that the US is always one year behind the upgrades in the far east. You mentioned you have the 4-way flasher I think. I can see you didn't get the tripper navigation, the new crash bars or larger windshield, but can you tell me what else the USA 2021 model is missing from the list I gave you on the over-seas 2021 models? I was going to wait until this fall when we get the 2022 to get the better seat, lower rear rack (with solid plate on it) and larger windshield but I'd like to know how many of the upgrades we actually got for the 2021 model! Thanks.

[@UncleVoodoo]

the usa 2021 model is the India 2020 model with the 2019 exhaust. I actually like the model I got better than the India 2021 model.

[@spydie]

@@UncleVoodoo I was wondering about that exhaust. What changed or is going to change in the US? Is it the catalytic converter? Who do you like about the US 2021 over the India 2021? I wish I knew what the upgrades were for the US for 2021 over the 2019 and what you are still lacking from the India 2021? could you be more specific?

[@UncleVoodoo]

@@spydie all the upgrades were pretty minor from bs4 to bs6- new paint colors, switchable abs and a different color dash were the biggest changes. the USA model didn't get the new cat exhaust of the India model (not sure about Europe). the new India 2021 I think is referred to as the bs6+ since the bs (bahrat stage) number just designates the emission standard the bike complies to as opposed to an actual model. the USA models don't conform to those standards, in Europe they are the euro 3, 4 and 6. the difference between the USA 2021 and India 2021 are new colors, different shaped front racks and the tacked on nav pod & windscreen to accommodate it (none of which I want).

[@spydie]

@@UncleVoodoo Thanks. Also the new upgrades contains a new, more comfortable seat, which a lot of people have complained about and opted for the touring seat. However, the new seat uses denser foam so it's harder. My new CT125 has the high density (hard) seat and everyone hates it. It hurts my skinny butt, so I wouldn't want the new harder "himmy" seat. Nor the Nav (I always know where I am), and it sounds like the new windscreen is not taller, just wider for the Tripper nav. The new front racks would be nice if I found my knees hit on them, but I'm only 5'10" with 32" inseam so maybe no problem there. The new lower rear rack with a metal pad on it set up for a trunk would be nice. Do you have a Cat on yours? If that's going to be on the 2022 I'd better not wait to get one. I don't like Cats. (prefer dogs! LOL). India is supposed to release a 650 twin model of the Himalayan in Q1 this year. Maybe by 2022 or 2023 we'll get them here? I'd love to have the Himmy in 650 but would prefer thumper. The engine will be from the Meteor but tuned more for stump pulling (but I'll bet it won't have low rpm stump pulling power.). The power will be about double the hp of the 411cc engine.

[@andreasbrandstetter9221]

hm jeah, the seat problem seams to be a "short guys with big risers under the bars" trying to turn it to a apehanger *g*

[@marmac567]

Plenty doing it on C90s etc,, so you can do it on anything.

[@longrider9551]

That reserve fuel thing is so strange on many bikes, I had a bike once with 1.5 gallon reserve that you could only use half of that. There was just dead space in the tank that it could not draw fuel from ?

[@surferdude642]

Most bikes are that way, they don't want you to run out of gas. The fuel pump is usually mounted in the tank, so that takes up some space. Running very low frequently, can overheat the fuel pump, since it relies on the gas for cooling.

[@UncleVoodoo]

Im going to do a full to empty fuel run so I can document the ranges exactly.

[@marshall3498]

I live pretty close to Bristol Virginia. What is the name of the dealership that you purchased your Himalayan from ?

[@UncleVoodoo]

I got it at Gearhead Junction in Pearisburg (west of Blacksburg)

[@vinniemax8274]

Under Powered For The Weight (24hp/450 pounds weight). 411cc should produce 40hp Disappointing fit and finish Can't Maintain highway speed Small Fuel tank Parts are not available in USA

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

Any oil leaks or does it use oil?

[@UncleVoodoo]

no issues of that type as of yet, so far my only problems have been that the compass isn't accurate at all and the key switch has frozen up on me a few times in the very cold.

[@briansw70]

What happened to all of his videos? He only has two now.

[@UncleVoodoo]

there was some technical error that deleted all of my content, youtube is supposed to be restoring them but nothing has happened yet. trust me, im bummed about it.

[@briansw70]

Hopefully they fix it. You have good content.

[@pareshprajapati7916]

Excellent excellent review Thank you 🇮🇳🕉️🙏