I test rode one 2 weeks ago and it's excellent, could'nt fault it one bit, even the horn sounds good. For non 'lofty' riders I'm 5ft 10' and can flat foot it and it's very comfortable.
It looks like a motorcycle to enjoy secondary roads and rocky paths, it is exactly the motorcycle I would buy if I could be free to do what I wanted, but at the moment I have obligations with my family. Thank you for the video and take care.
All modern Enfields are easy to ride and fun. To me that is all I want. 40bhp is plenty today, torque at low rpm is what you need. and these Adventure bikes have taken over from belly on tank sports bike, built only for fast riding for an hour. I have a lovely Meteor 350 and always ride two up, I think this what I need for touring.
Great review and an impressive little bike, good value too! Thanks for sharing this! Watched on RU-vid the Aussie ace rider Adam Riemann ride one of these across the Himalayas, brilliant film and the little Enfield literally took the incredibly extreme roads in it's stride! I reckon it's going to be a major success this little machine.
Had the old Himalayan model and loved it apart from lack of power on dual carriageways and motorways. Looks like that wont be a problem on this model. Great review!
Great review, as per usual, just real riding ..... excellent!!! Have to say, I'm not generally a fan of adventure type bikes but this one does grab my attention, especially in the black and gold. Haven't seen one in the flesh yet, my local dealer, in Bristol, is still waiting. I've had my Hntr 350 (Rebel Red) for just over a year now and I can't get enough of it ...... enjoyed your review of the Hntr, too. Love your Cornish countryside and like your little test route too. Can't believe that river across the dual carriageway is mains water, I thought it was just run off from fields ....... All the best, Phil
Thanks for this good review. I have a RE Classic 350 and I am thinking about trading it in for this 450. Love seeing the English countryside. Thanks again.....Sal : )
Really enjoyed this review 👌 mine arrives in dealership tomorrow for a saturday collection and at 6ft 1 and 16st myself you've just reaffirmed what i thought when i test rode it. I did though feel it was very vibey but thats the single cylinder i guess 🤷♂️
This looks much better than the earlier ones. Mate of mine has the '21 air cooled version and i'm surprised how slow it is. He's not a big guy and it can't even hold 70 on the dual carriageways.
Great Review! I would love it if you could please review the newly launched Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 as well. Since I'm fairly a shorter guy, that is what I would prefer.
Don't know if it was just my device but the audio was quite low lofty. The RE is a much more serious bike than the style exercised Triumph 400 and much more to my tastes. Like you the grey does it no favours but the black one really pops, nice review as usual.
Nice review, thanks. Although I don't understand everything, you do have quite an accent, haven't you? 😁I'm also 6"5' tall (the second part you always mention when telllling your height, didn't get) and am looking forward to do a testride.
Bang for buck it’s pretty good and it dose every thing it says on the tin ,one thing I like it’s not covered in plastic it’s not a twin but you can still take it any where they took the 411 a lot of country’s this is faster more power
Would this be better than the Honda nx500 you do appear to get more for your money and I guess this would be better off road than the Honda I have a 2019 cb500x with the single front rotor normal front forks. I always fit crash bars and a centre stand and hand guards. I guess I am never going to know until I go test ride both bikes back to back.
Too dear for me, you can get an old one brand new for around £3800 they still selling them while stocks last. You can have a brand new NX500 for about £1000 more than this, on PCP not much more a month, id opt for that if i wanted a reliable economical bile. Too many saying Vibrations can be felt through HB and Pegs, think you would defo have to ride one to decide? Hope RE have not messed up a cult following bike with this model. I hope it sells well, but atm im not too sure?
@neilanderson2374 yeah and I think the cl 500 looks great tbh, just not sure on the new himalayan atm and I've owned a RE before and was a great bike but I think a Honda is a better bike wether that a cb500 version or a CF version?
Hi I really enjoyed the video I am thinking of getting one it wood be my only bike so do you think the vibration is bad or not a problem and part of the fun of the bike I have subscribe
Great review lofty, love your vids, got to say I am surprised by the price, and not in a good way, £5700 seems about a grand too much for a very basic a2 level bike, I think Royal Enfield will lose customers to the much better and cheaper Triumph 400s Look forward to your next vid
Luckily I didnt drop the brand new bike, so I couldnt comment....But it is only a small light weight naked bike...I would imagine it wouldnt be a problem......thanks for watching
Overall, the Himalayan 450 has 3,000 mile / 5,000 km or 6-month service intervals. At every service, you need to do a comprehensive inspection. But you only need change the oil and filter, plus the air filter, every two services - 6,000 miles / 10,000 km or every year.
Seriously overhyped. Really disappointing test ride. Horrible vibes, rock hard seat, meh styling, no hand guards, hideous joystick screen control. Runs out of puff very quickly. A very vanilla under powered bike.
@interstellargod6959 and there in lies the problem. Everybody thinks this is the bike we've all been waiting for and are too blinded to accept it has flaws. Its not even that cheap. I'd take the 411 over this.
@@5uspectD3viceI took delivery of mine 2 weeks ago, motor vibrations mainly at the foot pegs, but I actually like the rumble, for $9k Aussie, nothing comes close