1 Year Review Of The Royal Enfield Himalayan | Pros & Cons | Ol' Man Ronin (S3,E1) 

They call that low rev torque climbing power……the tractor factor

Had many bikes over the years decided based on yours and itchy boots videos to get the Himalayan it arrives in two weeks 👍

This really is becoming a 'go-to' channel for all things Himalayan. Great job!👍👍

I have recently bought my new Himalayan, in the beginning i was scared about getting bored but i am really amazed by this amazing machine, how beautiful it is to go out and literally explore every corner and see incredible things, with 0 worries, a comfy seat and a huge smile on your face. I have owned lots of motorcycles , from offroad to motards to supersport or naked but this is the one that really got my heart

I really miss Jeff - Ol’Man Ronin. I will buy a Himalayan in memory of his channel and joy of motorcycling. God Bless You brother and I’ll see you on the mountaintop.

It’s reassuring to hear that you still love this bike after a year, Jeff! That says it all.

I agree with the limitations. After 4000 miles the motor came into its own. Sits at 60 or 65 at 4,500 rpms in 5th just fine. You came up with the right description of doing 70, 75 on the interstate.

Great 1 year review on your Himalayan. I am sold on the bike and my wife too! Happy 4th of July too from the Philippines.

You should upgrade your front sprocket by a new one with 16T tooth. I did it and the bike rides much much smoother. The revs goes down around 500rpm and there is a gain of speed of 8%. I addition, the loss of torque is impercetible. Cheers from Brazil.

One of the things you said about the Himalayan describes it perfectly, “It can do it”.

Many thanx for taking notice ! And getting back. Great vid as always, I'm sure Royal Enfield are taking notice, as are a lot of other riders, so don't worry there ! Happy 4th from England. As always stay free and ride safe.

1: Congrats on remembering to turn off the turn signals 2: you're wearing a shirt, thanks for that 🤗 Highway speeds here are 65 mph, mine does that with ease, 70 is just that little too much for a long time. I just stick to the back roads and enjoy the scenery and the relaxed pace of life. Glad to see you are still excited about the himmi a year on from finding it in the woods

Thanks for the great review! Appreciate the work you've done and continue to do on the channel!

Cheers Ronin! Thanks for the great review.

What a comprehensive review of the Himalayan !! Well done! Loved it! 👍

Great video as usual. Hi from Lake Taupo, New Zealand

Love your videos mate, very useful and helpful especially the maintenance stuff.. keep it coming! I've just bought a 2021 Himalayan that I'm absolutely loving tearing up on those Tasmanian back mountain roads!! 😃

It was the best and most honest summary I have found so far on this bike, thank you very much for taking the time making this video for us!

Had mine for 3 months now luv it Lots of stuff lots of potential remains

Awesome review!

It is a great beginner bike. I've had 385 pound 103 horse power bikes with Rosso2 tires on them and have drug pegs in the mountains. My Himalayan with lower power allows me to run through the Dragon on dual sport tires and drag pegs while not worrying about breaking the rear tire loose. This little tractor is a very capable motorcycle. I've also ran 500 mile days on the interstates with out a complaint. But on any bike give me a peaceful day of 45 and 55 mile per hour roads. And don't short the hand dipped ice cream!

Thanks for putting up my Pic Roninnnn, great video as always, Happy 4th of July!

Just got back from a 1600mi trip, going down the BRP. Mine is a '21 with 1350 miles on it when I left from Indiana. I avoided Interstates the entire way. Bike was completely comfortable, with the touring seat. The steep grades in WV and VA were extremely challenging for it, but it did make it up the hills, albeit struggling to maintain 40 mph often. But the bottom line, it met the challenge and conquered it, completing the entire length, from Waynesboro to Cherokee. However...the speedo seemed to maintain a solid 5mph difference, so my 65 indicated was 60. We spent most of the trip shooting for 60mph on the dial. No wonder we spent a few more hours on the road the first day. The cold start issues persist on mine. Enricher has little effect...

Cheers for the review, i've been trawling through RU-vid to get a good honest reliable review of the Himalayan and i gotta say yours is the best! I've been on the lookout for a daily commute/go anyplace bike but couldn't make a decision until now. Cheers looks very much like i'll be getting a Himalayan. 👍🏴‍☠️😎

Great video thanks !!

Got my 2022 last week and I'm loving it. I have a much more expensive bike, but I prefer this one day-to-day. So fun and easy. Great review.

Love your video. Great work. So seriously considering changing my cb500f for a himalayan.

Himalayan is a backroads champ! Coming up on 1000 miles on my Rock Red '22 :D So many bugs have died.

Hello from Canada - great video, really enjoy your channel! (PS, I had a 1975 XLCH 1000 back in the day). Have to put a Himalayan in my garage, thanks for all of the straight up info. Cheers, Ronny

Very nice video! Thanks

Thanks for the video! I am looking at buying a local used Himalayan this weekend and your review has really helped me make up my mind to buy it if it's is good condition.

Hey got my 2021 Himalayan this summer. Your videos played big role in my decision. Thanks for such a good quality reviews.

Just found your channel today. I like your videos man. Subbed!

Nice review, thank you for your videos. I'm waiting delivery of my Himalayan, it's a long wait, I ordered mine the 16th of April, and it looks like I will get it in about two weeks from now (Norway)

That John Denver's song is an Anthem! Thank you for the reference Mr Ol Man.

Great review with useful information. Cheers from Colombia South America

Great guy, terrific review. Sorry to hear he passed. RIP.

Some great points, I couldn't have asked for more, and brilliant to see it ridden on a range of surfaces and how it soaked up the miles without a grumble. Greetings from England :-)

Tertiary Great Video!

Happy 4th of July to uall Americans, long live the republic.

Very well presented. Made me interested in the Himalayan again. Was going to get one a year ago but decided on something else. I've sold that bike and got another one, still not the Himalayan. But watching your video, it really seems that it fits what I want in a bike. And I think the great deal you got yours for was meant to be, sharing your experiences is very valuable. Cheers!

Great and through review, that’s an excellent little machine

Hey Ronin, that's the best himalayan review i ever watched. I'm selling my harley down here on Brazil to buy an himalayan to experience offroad, and your channel is helping me a lot. Thank you

100% agree regarding the gear shifter assembly. I have a size 11.5 shoe (46 EU), and when I wear my adventure boots, it's hard to get my toe underneath to shift.

Good afternoon Jeff, (good morning over there) from all your fans in UK. Happy 4th July to all of you, across `The Pond`. Love the video, as always. Keep `em coming and ride safe.

Great review. For the roads I usually ride the best upgrade I did was fitting an aftermarket cam (Hitchcocks) which gives a big enough boost in midrange torque that I could then go up a tooth on the front sprocket and not lose any acceleration but 70mph is now just 5100rpm. I can now go touring anywhere in Europe and not feel I'm hurting my bike.

Good morning and happy 4th of July!

New subscriber, going to get my own Himalayan in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the comprehensive review.

You were the right guy to review that bike. Most of the other reviewers are kids that never rode in the "iron age," when Brit bikes and Harleys ruled. The Himalaya's platform, much like the HD's, is tried and true, with just enough nods given over time to keep the bikes proficient in their respective categories, but without sacrificing the art, or quintessence of what motorcycles truly are and were always intended to be. I like modern stuff, but none of it is truly born of the original m/c bloodlines, with exceptions made for the Kawi W line of bikes, and possibly the Yamaha 650's of yore, which initially were based on BSAs and Triumphs, respectively. What you have between your legs is an actual, perhaps slightly undersized scrambler, which is both the direct predecessor of the modern-day adventure bike and its progenitor. With the emphasis, in Enfield's case, on the "joy" aspect of adventure riding, may RE live long and prosper, and may other manufacturers eventually follow suit. How sweet it is. New Subscriber.

RIP sir.. love these videos

Got mine 2022 edition and loving it.

Thanks for the response. I was referring to the fitting that the Ram Mount was attached to but further investigation led me to the proper Royal Enfield mont ( I hope). Ordered it so we'll see. I have the same Ram Mount on my T120 but expect to transfer that to the Himi and I also have ordered the Quad Mount for the bonnie. Thank's again and keep those videos coming.

great informative video for someone considering one of these. thanks!! ill be in cleves ohio this week for gravelrama, some nice country around there that doesnt get enough attention for how beautiful it is

Great video thank you. I was on the fence because I want a new KLR with the FI but I also like the look of the Himalayan. So I decided I am doing both.

Very good review friend and very good video ... I have also had a Himalayan for a few months and I totally agree with your observations, it is a very good bike but there are always things to improve. Greetings from Córdoba Argentina

Getting a 2021 Himalayan this week. Your videos are part of the reason I decided to go through with it. Thanks for the quality content!

Gidday from WA. Love your vids on the Himalayan, good all round sound info. I am getting back into motor cycling at 64 and this bike has got me excited. Just seems so versatile and forgiving....maybe the bike for me. Will test ride in Perth WA next couple of weeks.

really good review, can even get them here in nz. short list material. thank you for putting in the time for us

Great post. I find when highway driving , I go as fast as I can till I catch up to someone going slower, Then I follow them.. Works great, Cheers!

Agree on the less than 70mph max cruise speed. The bike seems happiest at 50 to 55 mph in my opinion. Love your channel by the way. I have all kinds of goodies inbound for my Himalayan. It’s kinda of turned into my toy/project bike. Have Excel tubeless wheels, Hagon rear shock, Racetech emulators and a Hitchcock carb kit as well as other items. Should be a fun project.

My happiest time on my Himalayan is when no one is behind me and I can toodle (Is that a word?) along at 45 mph or 50 mph with no need to hurry. It's very planted in twisties and a great docile bike, easy to ride. A blast to ride and draws a lot of attention wherever I go. As far as the temp gauge goes the owners manual states it is to tell the temperature when you get on the bike not going down the road like the temp reading on an automobile.I don't need a gauge to tell me if I'm hot or cold. That being said I can probably use it for an engine temp gauge if stuck in traffic and I get a high reading, temp wise ,maybe I should pull over shut down and let it cool down.

Cool vid, thanks. I have a 650 Interceptor but thinking of trading it in for a Himalayan next Spring and your review has been helpful for that. I did have a 1200R Roadster a few years ago and loved it, best thing being the HD belt drive. Now, if RE did a belt rather than a chain final drive .... 🤔 Thanks again, ride safe. hoyhoy

Nice job...thx!

Always appreciate the videos; thank you so much. I just bought a Himalayan, used with 680 miles on it. 2021. Owner decided motorcycling wasn't for him. I might get something different in a year, but for now this is the best option.

i noticed the logo in the corner! thanks for the awesome Himalaya videos. i’m upgrading from a 1971 Honda CB350 that i rebuilt, so i’m imagining the RE will be the perfect bike for me as i only will use it for commuting/light adventures.

Great video loving your channel… over here in the UK 🇬🇧

The best place to get parts for this bike and all RE models is Hitchcock's in England. I got rid of the useless upper mudguard (fender) now I can fit a tool roll. Great vid. keep it up.

OMR, you know I just came to a realization about why younger folks tend to think us older folks don't know wtf we are talking about.............there is just way too much common sense for them to grasp. I too have been riding for more than 50 years and I get everything you had to say and based on comments that you said also got another thing or two from between the lines. I've gotten to the point of having so many bikes over the years of different types that I can almost tell you what a bike is going to feel like to ride from watching a video from the riders perspective. As far as the mind set needed to ride the Himalayan.....I equate it to riding my big ole Road Glide or any other Harley Davidson for that matter. There is a different mindset needed to fully appreciate what a bike is all about and it varies from one style of bike to the next. I really think the Himalayan is simply all about sitting back and enjoying the ride while smelling the roses as you go by. Being in that moment where there is more than just concentration needed to keep it between the lines. Torque is something that most riders who ride todays bikes don't fully understand and if they do understand it fail to appreciate it's worth. If I am to choose between a bike that is a thoroughbred waiting for the throttle to unleash her or, a weight lifter's slow and steady approach, I'll take that lifting strength any day. I like the bottom end pull that a longer stroke engine gives just by rolling on a little more throttle without having to drop it down a gear or two makes for a much more relaxed riding experience. Even back when I had my touring bikes I always chose the secondary highways for the riding joy they offered and avoided the 80 mph slab. The western world of North America is in way too much of a hurry in every area of life here. Time to slow down a bit and actually taste the coffee ur about to drink. I'm hopefully going to test ride a new 2022 Himalayan in the next week or so. If it is what I think it is I'll be riding it home the same day. I hope to find some middle ground between my 250 Tenere and my 1000 Vstrom........it's all about the torque! Ur in the USA and I'm in Mexico. Bet we'd find a lot of common ground in the middle. Be well OMR and keep that shiny side up and lots of luck with the videos. You have my subscription. Cheers.

great review i sold my bigger bike to save maintenance cost and free up some cash for a himalayan couldnt be happer with this one, its the perfect bike to just chill at 50-60 miles per hour

I have been in and around Cleveland 12y ago for study reasons. Really enjoy the Ohio country side in your videos as well. Take care and greetings from 🇳🇱

Good review Jeff

Before any long rides, please always inspect the cone set and also see if there are any cracks on the main frame. This and other bikes from RE are notorious for such issues.

I’m new to motorcycles, and I really don’t understand the desire for always bigger more powerful motorcycles. I purchased my first motorcycle in February of 2021. It’s a Yamaha V Star 250. In the past year, I have ridden that little Yamaha almost 18,000 miles all over the country. I frequently ride that 250cc motorcycle full throttle at 70-75mph for hours at a time. The little Yamaha has never used a drop of oil or shown any ill effects from the stress. I don’t worry about riding the motorcycle too hard. I figure most motorcycles die of old age in the back of someone’s garage or shed, not from being ridden hard. If I’m able to wear out the little Yamaha, I’ll be amazed and actually pretty proud of that :)

Yup the biggest grip is the foot pegs, a little too far back and like you said the shift lever should/could be 2"-3" longer. Tusk may make a longer one not sure. And also the ease of working on the bike is a big plus. Here in Iowa our speed limit(the one no one pays attention to)is 55 on pretty much every highway except the interstates so this bike does just fine at 55-65 mph seems to be the happy place for it. I'll also be looking to bring the bars back an 1" or so would make them more comfortable, thanks again for sharing!

One day late but Happy 4th 🇺🇸 from 🇩🇰

I was looking for a big scooter to commute back and forth to work but nobody had anything in stock, after watching a few of your videos I purchased a Himalayan and have been riding it for about a week and I love it. I agree I wouldn’t want to take a long interstate trip on it but I’ve always hated that kind of riding anyways (I’d rather take the car), but it’s nice that it can handle it and also has a big enough engine to legally ride on the interstate around here in Illinois. On the backroads this thing is a great companion and it won’t cost me a ton of money in gas. The one thing I like is that it IS fairly heavy but the weight feels down low and I like that when there’s a strong crosswind, the bike doesn’t get pushed around. Great review!!!

Congratulations on the video and on the 4th of July to you and all Americans from me in Brazil! I am a 9 and a half feet size, so I don't have a problem with the pegs and levers but I do understand your situation. I am also a secondary road rider near to Serra Negra (Black Hill) and I find the bike the perfect ride for the region. Thanks for the tips and lessons , you sure should be elected the North American Ambassador for the Himalayan!

RE should pay attention to this.

Great vid, and noticed your notice.

Nice

You can buy an extension lead for the temperature sensor so you can move to the front of the bike it's 1 meter long plug and play. From Hitchcocks motorcycles in the UK. Also lots of aftermarket parts like the risers.

I am picking up my first bike Tuesday. Due to so many great videos, many of them yours, I am choosing the Himalayan. Thank you so much for giving this bike the full rundown. I test rode it yesterday and I am HOOKED.

I have a 2021 and I don't know if the chains been upgraded but I have no problem with my chain. I clean it about every third fill up with kerosene then scrub with a brush ,wipe down, then air hose to remove what kerosene remains then wipe again. With toothbrush I apply gear oil then wipe off the excess. After a couple of brushes you can't even taste the oil in the toothbrush anymore . Win Win all around.

just stay off the highways, and this bike rocks!

I have a '21 with about 2K miles and agree 100% with all of your comments. The handlebars are not only the wrong color, they are EXTREMELY soft. I replaced them with a black Renthall off road bar - RC High Bend. Both problems solved. Totally agree about the brake and shift levers - its fair to say they might fit an average person, but odd there is no aftermarket alternative. Still, a half way skilled welder could probably extend them. In addition to the damage likely to occur by extended high speeds (oil starvation to the top end for sure), the bike doesn't seem very stable up there either. Clearly not made for it. You didn't mention the compass - which is correct roughly 25% of the time. Keep on vlogin' - really enjoy your stuff.

I was just thinking what's it like 2 up and you say it's no problem. Thanks. Might get one for 2022👍

Great Vids. You got a new fan. Spend a beer? Sure, but we drink together. Happy 4th july.

Those roads are beautiful! Nothing better than rubber on a dirt road. I rode the Himalayan it’s a cool/ comfy bike I love its simplicity. I want a job where I have to commute down a dirt road…

What helmet do you use? Great vids! Keep it on!

enjoyed

Very well and honestly explained. One other gadget which is not needed is the compass, rather have a oiltemperatur gauge. Regards from Switzerland and save driving.

Super honest review. Loved every bit of it. Would add one more peeve to the list. Headlight. Its pretty much useless. Hope RE switches to LED soon.

Thanks for the detailed review...I wish someone like you would do a detailed ownership review of the KTM 390 Adv as well...

The more I see of this bike, the more I feel it is perfect for what I want to do. Just wish it had a bigger tank.

Do you have a video on adjusting the valves? Thanks!

If they do put in the 650 twin, the HP and torque curve will go way up as will the weight, and that will make it much less capable, safe and fun off road. IMO the 413cc engine in the Himmy is the perfect fit for the bike's intended purpose. BTW, I've heard that aftermarket brake pads make a big difference. I really enjoy your channel and enthusiasm, even if you're a Buckeye LOL!!

650 is getting ready in the plant. Road tests will start soon.

Greetings. Just run in a Himalaya. 1200kms (well perhaps its not completely run in) Doing a fuel economy check revealed a increasing fuel economy (Booster plug fitted effects the ambient temperature readings) between 23km/l too 29kms/l. Reserve fuel tank switches over after about 10 litres of fuel used so a trip meter observation divided by 10 gives a easy fuel economy assessment. Have been noticing a slight vapor fog in the speedo instrument. Would like to put a silicon moisture absorbing sachet in the speedo instrument, but do not know how to open it . Can you show us how to place a moisture absorbent sachet to keep the internals of the instrument panel dry???

Tec bike parts do a cam for it now that gives a good power boost, then you can raise the gearing a little bit to make it more motorway friendly.

Great review of the Himalayan. You might want to check out another RU-vidr " Wiltshire Man" he's had a problem with his front brake and Royal Enfield have brought out a mod to fix it. He has a 2018 model.