Hello friends, my name is Dr. Prashantt. My take about life: Life is too short so pursue whatever gives you most satisfaction and happiness. Bike Riding gives me the same so Let’s get on it and explore the best of Mother Nature and man made marvels. Dream Ride completed so far: Leh and Ladakh bike Ride in 2022 Gangotri and Harsil 2022 Chakrata 2022 Winter Spiti Ride 2023 Rajasthan tour 2023 Chansal Pass 2023 Pauri Garhwal Uttarakhand 2023 Dhanaulti 2023 Chanshal Pass 2023 South India Ride (Delhi to Kanyakumari) 2023 Shangarh Ride 2024 Ladakh Zanskar Ride 2024
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Very beautiful ❤, Don't be sad bro.. you are a lone wolf, I think your south India wala co-rider was better.. acha chemistry tha ap logo ka as I saw on Instagram too..
Yes I heard it. pay 11000 extra for tubeless spoke rims when you buy new bike and 12400 for already himalayan owners. Good thing and very competitively priced.
@@doctorrider33 Yes, I have booked Himalayan 460 in tubeless spoke My friend booked tubeless accessories which cost 12500 but they charged extra fitting charges around 1000
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Hello Dr Sahab! You mentioned in one of your videos ki khamaka mein jerry can lagvaliya ( or may be similar) with new petrol pumps now open in ladak. So is it advisable to have it installed on himalayan ? Ya paise bacha lein. Pls share your experience wrt to carrying fuel to ladak for himalayan 450.
Rajat ji jarurat nahi hai but fir bi you can keep a 2 lts bottle for emergency purpose. Plus it depends which route you are covering and how long the routes are. People used to carry petrol for hanle. But now Nyoma has a petrol pump so hanle jaate hue bharwa lo vapis aate hue fill karwa lo. Sarchu aur pang mein bhi mil jaata hai petrol. Vapis aate hue if you are coming from manali side. Thora expensive hota hai but 2-3 litres mein kaam ho jaata hai. Tau jahan bhi mile fill petrol. Beware sometimes keylong wala petrol pump mein petrol nahi milta so top it manali only. Keep a 2 litres of filled bottle always with you. If you are in delhi take mine if you want. Aise hi pade hain 😀😀
Bohot he bekar bike banaye next year sudhar hogi to buy karna chahiye, mentioned in all the recent videos - no traction control, no quickshifter, stiff rear suspension, 11 ltr fuel tank, miserable low end torque, vibrations. These things should be addressed and changed accordingly because prices will definitely increases in due course.
@@doctorrider33I also had a small trial and I found it average bike nothing so special. Why royal Enfield is selling this average bike at such a premium price. 😢
Bhai is there right side pulling issue? How much reliable tubeless conversion? Is there any abnormal engine noise that affect the fun of riding in long distance of touring? Or is there annoying viberation at higher rpm?
Right side pull i dont feel it unless i ride it without hands. Tubeless conversion is 💯 success. No issue so far in 5000 kms. I couldnt notice any engine noise during touring. My advice bro ignore all these hearings from other ride and decide. Every bike has its own character so eventually we have to blend with it. If you are noticing each and everything about a bike you will not be enjoying the ride and bike. So ignore all this and people all over the world are shifting to Himalayan without any crib and all. I have seen people selling tiger triump and african twin for Himalayan.
You can expect zero vibrations from a single cylinder 450 cc engine. But its not noticeable. I dont ride more than 110 kmph and my sweet spot is 90-100 in this I couldn't make a difference. I am enjoying Himalayan more than kawasaki due to its suspension agility handling mileage and economy. 😂😂 cheers bro. Keep riding
@@doctorrider33 I try to get some help with logistic from Royal Enfield Club. I do not know how to arrange the bike in India. That is my most important point to be solved for now. I will be more than happy to ride with an experienced colleague. Are You local or You bring your bike with You ?
Thanks for sharing the experience, Well, I am a fan of versys, But this video is really important for new people, its better to analyse the use of bike and choose wisely rather than regretting later, Thanks man.
Sir are you paid for promoting this non reliable machine called Royal Enfield. You are comparing with one of the most reliable Japanese bike. Royal Enfield himalayan has handle issues, chasis breaks on normal road, engine siezes life span is short. Versys service parts last very long eg is brake pads , solid 3k it runs. Common sir ur information is misleading.
Brother its not misleading first watch the video and try to understand that what i am trying to say. I am saying what difficulties i had with versys 650 and what difference i felt i riding himalayan after versys 650. Kawasaki indeed is a reliable machine but i am not comfortable with certain things and you can just keep your eyes shut thinking that its kawasaki like handling and maintenance is tough in kawasaki as compared to himalayan. Its a comparison purely based on my experience what differences i felt after riding both. I still own both of them and after riding himalayan i dont feel like riding Kawasaki expect the lack of that power which comes with kawasaki. I feel more confident and at ease while riding himalayan. Thats my point from my real life experience.
And yes parts stay longer in versys but cost of every part and consumables are also triple. Chain set costs 25000 plus labour which lasts approximately 25000 kms. Though it doesn't bother me and i can afford but considering the kms i ride (14000 kms/year) i found it expensive. People buy the bikes and then let it sit at home without no expense on break pads, tyres and other consumables. But because i ride extensively the cost becomes more.
@@doctorrider33 Extensive usage demands you to own a Royal Enfield which is understood but sir ur comparing lemon with green apple. Anything reliable and long standing comes out at a premium and its the same with all legend bikes eg honda, kawasaki, yamaha ,suzuki . What I am saying it's worth to pay the cost for repair on Versys and use rather then using Himalayan. I own a Kawasaki 1000SX my 6 months service bill never exceeded 10 thousand, chain sprocket is only 9k. Wondering how Versys 650 is 25k ? . My usage is office and outstation max 500km. I found Kawasaki better then all other Japanese and much better and superior then Royal Enfield so commented.
Isn't he aware that versys too comes with showa suspension and that too adjustable. Only place where Himalayan is better is it's cheaper and 21inches front wheel is better at off roading
I am well aware first ride both machines in real world do ladakh zanskar on both bikes and then come to a conclusion. I have done ladakh and zanskar on both bikes and it came out true that Himalayan is better than kawasaki in certain aspects and vice versa. I still have both machines and i feel at more ease with himalayan. Its what i felt in real life situations while riding both. Its the tuning of suspension two bikes with same suspension will not feel the same considering the chasis, tyre and rim size and other things.
@@doctorrider33 it's certain section in ladakh where Himalayan wil be better- bad roads and off roads..been there and done all those. Versys isn't an off roader, 17 inch wheel..now ride himalayan and versys back to back say from Srinagar to leh and see which one handles better. This 450 is equally top heavy and vibrations are off the chart.
@@rrishi997 what difference you are referring to. If you saying acceleration power vibration wind buffeting then definitely yes. What you need in long rides from a bike - comfortable seat, handle position, correct foot positioning, low vibration and wind buffeting and ease of handling. Himalayan is close to all. Versys have it all but Himalayan is also close to it plus it has added advantages of easy handling, manoeuver and good fuel efficiency. I can compromise on few things if it gives me those advantages like excellent gravel, mud, offroad handling. No bike is complete if versys have some advantages it also have some disadvantages too. Same with Himalayan.
@@doctorrider33 I agree...it's just after versys I felt himalayan has too much vibrations post 100-110. Himalayan can keep up with versys but takes lot of effort
@@rrishi997agree but my sweet spot is 90-100 and i didnt feel much difference. Himalyan has bit more vibrations at those speed but in real world to me atleast it doesn't bother me.. i am in a different zone mentally so most of times i forget to eat, to rest to stop and even i never call my family when i am riding. I forget everything i just enjoy every bit of ride. 🥳I think thats why no matter what bike it is i will still enjoy. Cheers brother nice talking to you. Keep in touch. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
A true tourer will know that well … HONDAs and KAWASAKIs are hell reliable machines and never disappoint you.. service wise kawasaki is on the higher side
Right but no one knows whose fault it is..some says wrong nuts some says after market crash gaurd or may be its rider fault or anything in combination. Abhi tak aisa tau kuch nahi hua
Bro touring seat height is almost similar to stock seat or few mm lower as i realised you sink in better. Touring seat has improved padding, more firm than stock one and anti slip covering, dries much faster than stock one. Tail bone pain i cant say as i have never experienced it. Hope this helps. As per my experience If the seat is little firm it keeps your posture more upright and hence low back pain because it can prevent slouching