2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 - First Look Review

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The much anticipated 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 has been launched at the EICMA show today - I received a press release and read parts of it to you in this bonus video!
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@ricatiman 11 месяцев назад

Itchy Boots has been riding the new Himalayan for the past month in the Punjab, the Himalayan mountains of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, and has ridden it above 17,000 feet. Her comments on the bike have been 100% positive, with many special mentions of how good the suspension is when riding in the gravel and rocks fully loaded. You keep talking about "Budget price range" when describing the various bits on the bike. Let's not forget this bike is built to a price to put it within purchasing reach of many more people than the so called "premium" brands. Any company that can produce products that brings more people into our sport and lifestyle, the better. Three cheers to Royal Enfield, a company whose hard work and innovation has brought literally millions into the fold of motorcycling!

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

yup!

@lylemacdonald6672 11 месяцев назад

I have been waiting for these details. So great that Itchy Boots was honoured and given the opportunity of riding it before its official release. 🇨🇦

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Yes indeed - great scoop for her!

@prospecial 11 месяцев назад

cant wait to see more of this bike, it looks fantastic. they managed to keep the himalayan look and still make it look more modern

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Yes they've done quite a nice job on this I reckon....

@Jonathan-L 11 месяцев назад

A few more important things ... fuel capacity seems okay (17 litres), it's got a centre stand, 21" front wheel, and decent coverage of the mudguard. Hopefully the radiator guard will be a standard item and not an optional accessory. Overall the bike looks good, and it'll be interesting to compare it with the KTM 390 Adventure. A big thumbs up to Royal Enfield for this model.

@AdiRaj12B 11 месяцев назад

The metal guard would be an accessory most likely. They will give you a plastic guard as stock though.

@drury2d8 11 месяцев назад

gentlemen, zip tie some chicken wire for $2

@human1513 11 месяцев назад

@@drury2d8With chicken removed. Or not. 🤔🤭

@IceAce1 11 месяцев назад

On Itchy Boots someone commented EU version will be tubeless, while her Indian pre-production had tubes.

@stuartrutland9648 11 месяцев назад

I was under the impression also that EU bikes will be tubeless @@IceAce1

@peterhollis8291 11 месяцев назад

If the price point is as per the recent RE models then this bike looks to be a winner, judging by the terrain Itchy boots is putting the bike through it appears to be a strong reliable bike. I hope they show it at Motorcycle Live.

@tangoindiamike9189 11 месяцев назад

Why would you expect the price point to be the same? The first flaw in the mindset is the massive inflation since the RE 411 was designed and tooled for production. Second, this is an entirely new bike and engine. A lot of money has gone into the R&D, design, and engineering. They took their time and did extensive testing. They had to tool up for production and get ahead of the production for warranty/replacement parts. Aside from all that, this bike has many new upgrades and features and technology over the 411. Do you seriously expect to get all that for the price of a 411?

@peterhollis8291 11 месяцев назад

@@tangoindiamike9189 I don’t believe I mentioned the Scram 411 in my comment, RE surely carried out similar actions for the Super Meteor & Hunter and still have a lower price point than any competitors. I don’t expect pricing to stay as low as previous years however my point was that if it was then this Bike will beat the competition hands down.

@davidforsdike4343 11 месяцев назад

Really shows that Royal Enfield is run by a motorcycle enthusiast instead of an accountant. Hopefully will attract some much needed younger riders.

@johnmanning9227 11 месяцев назад

I'm pretty sure I saw the test bike a while back quite happily sat at 75mph on the motorway in the fast lane it looked very nice and a big improvement on the old one. 👍

@terrarecon 11 месяцев назад

The passing lane you mean?

@turningwheels2584 11 месяцев назад

93/4 top end they say, it will sit at 70/75 a lot more comfortably than the 411 which has a top end of 83. Mine sits at 70 fine but hates 75 but will still do it.

@billcotton1551 11 месяцев назад

As a Pittsburgh Steeler fan ,I like the black and yellow.

@UncleWally3 11 месяцев назад

In over fifty years of riding I’ve never ridden anything under 500cc that appealed to me, but these new singles are starting to make me wonder if I’m missing something. Hope the trend continues!

@starseeddeluxe 10 месяцев назад

Singles really are the worst engine in history. I was so excited that they made it a parallel twin. A parallel twin engine is a real street engine. A single cylinder engine just doesn't sound good, it sounds pretty awful. A parallel twin with 180 or 270 degree crank, sounds absolutely amazing. Still the new Royal Enfield looks so beautiful, I'd probably buy it, even though it's a single.

@simonthomas5367 11 месяцев назад

Hey TMF, That looks like such an improvement over the old version. I’d be willing to part with my hard earned for one of these!

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Yes I was thinking the same!

@simonthomas5367 11 месяцев назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Be great if you could get hold of a long-termer.

@sergentcolon1 11 месяцев назад

Afternoon Andy, that “low battery requires charging” could be referring to the phone the nav was connected to. Depending on price, RE could have another winner on their hands.

@splodge5714 11 месяцев назад

The engine wasn't running. Warning probably goes out when started up.

@antonoat 11 месяцев назад

Looks like a worthy addition to the fleet ! Surprised there was no mention that it’s a single cylinder, you know and I know but not everyone might! Would have been interesting to hear some more technical spec, perhaps details are limited at this stage, plenty of talk about colours and finish ! lol. Guessing there will be the opportunity to upgrade suspension with aftermarket offerings probably the same for other aspects of the bike too! Personally I reckon it will fly off the shelves! Andy really looking forward to your first ride on the new GS (will watch this space closely) 👏👍😀🍺🏍

@JCrozier1 11 месяцев назад

love the kind of quick and dirty response like this. A nice short vid with all the details and none of the BS. thanks for posting.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@michaelmclarney1994 11 месяцев назад

Looks great, especially in black with yellow decals and gold wheels and I will definitely check it out at the bike show in a couple of weeks!

@d.f.9064 10 месяцев назад

Thank God. The flyer has a new video. I needed this this morning. Particular attention needs to be paid to the design and parts used for the liquid cooling. This is Royal Enfields first attempt at a liquid cooled engine. I knew you were going to like the gold wheels.

@corychartier7961 11 месяцев назад

One important feature is the switch to putting the airbox up top in the front and tank going lower for weight distribution. And outside India you get tubeless spoked wheels

@clifffawcett 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the first look review. It seems to be a nice upgrade over the previous version. I have the CRF250L and it could be a good next bike. I don’t know though… I might keep the CRF250L and get a 500X in addition. Been watching Noraly and she seems to like the new Himalayan. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts after you can ride one.

@garyhope0103 11 месяцев назад

It certainly looks better than the original. I would assume it will be priced reasonably, which would make it a decent proposition. Itchyboots is certainly putting it through it's paces. Well worth looking at if you are in the market for an adventure bike.

@n22pdf 11 месяцев назад

Great review.. good watching Itchyboots on her channel riding it at the moment 😊 Pete

@adr2567 11 месяцев назад

I think this bike is going to be fantastic, thinking it might be the 2nd bike in the garage.

@zweispurmopped 11 месяцев назад

Noraly seems to be quite delighted with the 452 already! 🤗 What I noticed in the pictures is that the engine seems to have become part of the stressed structure, other than the 411's frame completely containing the engine. I think that means that there is quite a bit more off road performance due to better power to weight ratio in the design, but there will be a price to pay in ultimate ruggedness. As Royal Enfield don't just look at first world markets but also ones where ultimate ruggedness and cost efficiency matter most, I doubt the 411 will vanish altogether. The 452 rather will make RE travel enduros competitive in Europe and the USA as 40hp finally make their bikes motorway (And especially Autobahn-madness!)-compatible. Having seen several moto travellers' videos of them wedged in between lorries on 411 Himies in the right lane on the Autobahn as their bikes accelerated at a rate better documented on calendars than watches above 100kph made things look rather sketchy for them. Me, I guess this bike will be a massive hit and big seller, maybe even becoming something like poor man's GS.

@adityan3208 11 месяцев назад

Indian media is claiming that the 411 is being discarded.

@SonOfDrogo 11 месяцев назад

Shouldn't a frame in which the engine is not used as a stressed member be more durable? Although the 411 was using cuboidal pipes. So, this frame should definitely be more durable than the 411's since it's tubular. Also, this bike will probably see some dirt during its life, unlike the GS. 😉

@zweispurmopped 11 месяцев назад

@@adityan3208 Hmmm! Two production lines are too expensive then? 🤔 Thanks for that bit of news!

@zweispurmopped 11 месяцев назад

@@SonOfDrogo The cast parts of the engine are stiffer than steel tubes and there of course is weight reduction in dual use of the bits of engine. This weight saving probably was the key factor in not having the 450 gain weight over the 411 despite adding water cooling. There also will be a greater rigidity in the bike which helps its handling at speed. That's why most designs already went that route over the decades. The advantage with the all steel frame of the 411 obviously is that any blacksmith in any outback village anywhere in the world could repair that frame with a furnace and a hammer. A campfire and a rock may do, too. (Stop me before I go down Yorkshiremen-bragging-lane!) So having the steel frame smashing into rocks won't worry a 411 rider as much as the worry for the bashplate's strength a 450 rider will think about in such situations.

@magaudion 11 месяцев назад

@@adityan3208makes sense . Why would they continue with the old model ?

@ianpotter5840 11 месяцев назад

Love the new intro and closing credits audio Andy🙂

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Well spotted - glad you approve!

@rawalsushant 11 месяцев назад

At 7:08 you missed out an important factor that there are spoked tubeless tyres on offer on the bike. That is a major upgrade.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Yes good point....

@rabfergy7155 11 месяцев назад

Had the 411 and think the new bike will make the perfect winter bike

@Jonathan-L 11 месяцев назад

I love perfect winters also.

@simonchilli2088 11 месяцев назад

There are very few bixe under 500cc from the big four Japanese marques. It will almost be in a class of it's own. It's like a mini V-Strom 650.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Yes I think you're right there....

@Jonathan-L 11 месяцев назад

Don't forget the KTM 390 Adventure.

@ScoobyFermentation 11 месяцев назад

Triumph Scrambler 400x will be cross shopped as well.

@Jonathan-L 11 месяцев назад

@@ScoobyFermentation The new Triumph looks really good, but the Royal Enfield wins on fuel capacity.

@friktionrc 8 месяцев назад

⁠@@ScoobyFermentationbut isn’t the Triumph more expensive by comparison?

@martyntemple1487 11 месяцев назад

The exhaust I presume is stainless steel. What you call "corrosion" is nothing of the sort, merely discolouration which is common to all stainless including BMW. What a lot of manufacturers do is chrome plate the stainless steel and then charge extra for it.

@bally632 11 месяцев назад

I was just about to post same comment as you, but had a look through to see if someone else had! I thought he wouldn't make that mistake again after being told on numerous comments on the scram video! Andy it is exhaust discoloration due to it being stainless steel. If it bothers you get your autosol out 🙂

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Yes it would bother me!

@bally632 11 месяцев назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer you'd get very familiar with autosol then if you had one 😅. I remember as a kid polishing my dad's header pipes on his BM R100RS because it bothered him too 😅

@nickpappas4133 11 месяцев назад

I think it would be a good second bike for some backroad riding as I turn around on my sport bike when I come across gravel and dirt roads.

@TheBezaleel 11 месяцев назад

Looks like a nice bike, but my Himmi 411 is a keeper.

@Dreddingbath 11 месяцев назад

Got all the makings of a sales success, a GS antidote. Head to head with a 400X would be interesting... different focus maybe but suspect many would have both on their list.

@duncanhine898 11 месяцев назад

Looks like a good improvement but it's going to come at a cost. What impressed with the current version was the value for money and with that, you weren't petrified if you took it off road and dropped it. Not sure if this will have that same appeal but it will probably sell pretty well.

@markos1963 11 месяцев назад

I had a ride on the old Himalayan a couple of years back and was impressed with its lightness and handling but seriously put off by the lack of power. This model looks like a big step up with nearly twice the power of the old model. Hopefully it will have the legs now to put in some long distances that an adventure style bike should be able to do. The black and gold colour scheme looks very attractive. It still needs another 10hp for me to consider it a challenger to my BMW RS for two up continental touring but I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise.

@elcapitanortz 11 месяцев назад

Got the cash ready to get one of these will be a great upgrade from my Varadero.

@christopherhorton5449 11 месяцев назад

I like to look of the Himalayan. I'm going over to the EICMA this weekend, so will get a good look at it all being well

@joewatkins1667 11 месяцев назад

Bang on video, cheers mate :) I'm in the market for my first bike, i wanna do green laning/the TET, and do some commuting and road rides so for me this trups my second option which was the CRF 250/300

@rogerkay8603 11 месяцев назад

Recommend watching Noraly (Itchy Boots) putting it through it's paces in her recent adventures.

@roaming-aus 11 месяцев назад

An interesting prospect. From what I’ve seen of other videos the battery low alert on the press pics is part of the dash demo mode to show what the display can show.

@joshnnik 11 месяцев назад

Love the black and gold, wish I hadn’t just bought a gs😢

@colindeans5972 11 месяцев назад

Looks pretty good TMF, look forward to your review in due course. Cheers.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Me too!

@clivehale397 11 месяцев назад

Black and gold with gold wheels yummmmm Absolutely beautiful.....

@darkiee69 11 месяцев назад

Of course they have the Low Battery warning in the pics, to show that it's there. It's probably some kind of LCD service mode that "lights up" the entire dash.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

I don't think so....

@MotoTourIreland 11 месяцев назад

Might buy one. Should be the business for back road touring.

@AGardenShed 11 месяцев назад

Will be interesting to see pricing. Personally I think they have over shot the mark on spec and not in a good way. Himmy sold because it was simple and mechanical motorcycling. Shame they’ve packed it with electronics which may isolate a lot of people especially given RE’s history with electrics. But power was a big complaint of people that didn’t like the old himmy was power so it’ll likely sell well but isolate its existing fan base.

@critterIMHO 11 месяцев назад

The gray and white is actually meant to look like the Himalayan‘s with the gray rock showing through the white snow.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Aha!

@andypandy9931 11 месяцев назад

It will be interesting to see a comparison with the new cheap Triumph 400.

@Grahamvfr 11 месяцев назад

Assuming it 'is' cheap 🤔 sorry I'm a cynical old sod haha

@andypandy9931 11 месяцев назад

@@Grahamvfr we hope do

@splodge5714 11 месяцев назад

The Triumph Street 400 is £4995otr and the Scrambler 400 £5595otr. Looking at the RE it needs to undercut those prices by a fair bit.

@Grahamvfr 11 месяцев назад

@@splodge5714 Oh yea just seen that, I guess my cynicism was misplaced.. Cheers 👍

@aidens04 11 месяцев назад

Have to say I really like the look of these. I liked the old one but this one looks a big improvement

@so195osr 11 месяцев назад

Very good vid of this bike, I think the spokes on some pics reveal the use of tubeless tyres as they sit into the rim aka GS wheels, others have the standard tubed tyre look on the spoke position on the rim. Noticed also that some bikes have "Rally" on the side of the tail unit and these have the tubeless looking rims, perhaps showing the version for the DAKAR which may come along. Ichty boots is giving the 450 a good run around, and seems to be enjoing the ride better than on her CRF. I may have to wait for the 450 as I have been interested in getting a Himalayan for runs around the countryside.

@human1513 11 месяцев назад

It looks good in the black and gold with enough power at 40 Hp and modern features

@gogathome 11 месяцев назад

Could the low battery message on the clock refer to riders mobile phone battery ? As then it would confirm your suspicions that a mobile phone would need to be connected to the Sat nav thing for navigation 🤔 Really nice looking bike though and by the specs it should be a good seller 👌

@markhinde6187 11 месяцев назад

Great post, looking forward to seeing a bit more on this one, service intervals etc.... I am not a RE fan, however I would give this another look and look forward to the real world reviews and ownership feedback, I agree it does look good.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Wil bring you more as soon as I can!

@wellingtons.cassiano3002 11 месяцев назад

Looking forward to the release of this bike here in Brazil (hopefully RE will be making it here in their upcoming new factory), especially because there´s an 805-825mm seat option. Perfect for me.

@kevinskea9388 11 месяцев назад

Exhaust NOT corrosion. On the Scram 411 you had the discolouration was not corrosion but the metal changing colour due to the exhaust gas heat. Perfectly normal and of no concern.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Whatever that brown looking stuff on the metal was, I didn't like the look of it - even if it wasn't it still looked like rust!

@jonnycando 11 месяцев назад

While this one is clearly an improvement, the original will still be valued I think, for its quirky form before function ethic…a body might in the end want one of each!

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Yes fair point!

@jonnycando 11 месяцев назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer I did mean function over form…but seems you got that…

@duncancleverley6366 11 месяцев назад

Hope those wheels take tubeless tyres although I’m not getting my hopes up.. price will be crucial .. good video thanks Andy.

@splodge5714 11 месяцев назад

The gold rims look tube type but the white bike with black rims look tubeless.

@JEmmertz 11 месяцев назад

This should be the very same bike that Noraly is spanking around in India - it seems to do the job very well. Not exactly the bike I would choose, but still....

@backontwowheels9469 11 месяцев назад

805 seat height, now that has got my attention

@cmmgray 11 месяцев назад

It’s about manufacturers bringing bikes out at a reasonable price. Inflation pricing out of bikes at the moment.

@johnalbone3372 11 месяцев назад

This will join my list for a second bike looks interesting hope to see it at NEC

@markholmes6831 11 месяцев назад

Agree about the improvement in the look of the bike.

@MrMinibbb 11 месяцев назад

I love the two different pronunciation of Himalayan throughout the video 😬 know it's off topic but please could you do a review of the Triumph scrambler 400X when you can 🙌

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

I sure wil!

@MrMinibbb 11 месяцев назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer brilliant, very much look forward to it (although I have already pulled the trigger and ordered one 😬)

@zahadou 11 месяцев назад

Maybe it's a feature - a low level battery - warning. The promo pic to show it's there. Most car problems in UK winter weather are due to a flat battery.

@ragerider6283 11 месяцев назад

Nice presentation. Not my thing but it's quite charming & I see the appeal.

@steveparish9210 11 месяцев назад

Seems like a huge improvement. Better looking too

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

agreed

@biggles50405 11 месяцев назад

Looking forward to seeing one at the NEC this month, hopefully the full spec sheet and price will be out soon too. As soon as I saw the gold wheels I new you'd be interested, there is a red and black one that looks good in my eyes, deffinate contender for a new bike. Thanks for the vid TMF 😃

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@expatbiker6598 11 месяцев назад

Google map integration is a game changer. You'll see a lot more manufacturers copying that in masses next year

@NorCalSaint 11 месяцев назад

Really like the middle weight adventure bikes... Had a Honda 400XR years back and it was probably the best trail bike I have ever owned. Power to weight was great but far from a touring bike.

@robertpaisley7257 11 месяцев назад

I like it I think I’ll be buying one

@stevenkerry3101 11 месяцев назад

totally agree with what you said Andy the first one that was out the fit and finish was terrible this one looks a vast improvement to the first but will have to see one in to flesh first .

@williamleahy316 11 месяцев назад

There's a look of the Ducati Scrambler in the side profile

@starseeddeluxe 10 месяцев назад

For people who have no idea what 40PS means: "PS or PferdStarke is the metric measure of horsepower. It is the equivalent of 98.6% of one HP." 40PS = 39.5 American Horsepower. -Google.

@skaraborgcraft 11 месяцев назад

My understanding is that "cheap" rear shock is also a "quality" Showa unit to match the front end. Tubeless spoked wheels will be an option.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

...glad to hear that!

@robboddcc3003 11 месяцев назад

Definite improvement on the previous model, good to see RE evolving but staying true to the ethos of the Himalayan. Would still buy the Triumph 400x over this. Roll on January 2024

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Yes aif the pricing is the same then the Triumph sure wins on looks....I imagine that'll fly off the shelves.

@johnfitzgerald4274 10 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@palantir135 11 месяцев назад

Hi Andy, Thanks for the info. Interesting bike, hope you will review it sometime.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

I hope so too!

@bobholley6202 11 месяцев назад

Nice little bike for sure.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

I think so too!

@johnrimmer5812 11 месяцев назад

Nice one TMF.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@sarthaksourav 11 месяцев назад

it also got a new ride by wire throttle

@turningwheels2584 11 месяцев назад

I bought my 2018 himalayan in sleet when it was £3995 😂 can you imagine, there would be a queue out of royal enfields door!!

@starseeddeluxe 10 месяцев назад

Your audience is American. What is 40PS power? I'm super excited about this new bike, it's so much more beautiful than any of the plastic looking junk.. That torque curve of 90% of the torque coming in at 3,000 rpms, is unheard of in high revving liquid cooled singles. If you ride a DRZ400 Suzuki, there is almost no torque at all, until you get way high up in the revvs, and by that time it's not fun to ride anymore. The old air cooled singles had much better ride-ability at trail riding speeds, with all their torque at 3,000 rpms.

@TheMissendenFlyer 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for doing the googling!

@MrJpb2000 11 месяцев назад

As a non-adventure bike rider, I’ve got to admit that the Himalayan is the only adventure bike which has ever turned my head (especially in black with all the rugged panniers including the fuel containers). The new Himalayan looks to be less military in looks but much more competent than its predecessor. You might have been a little harsh here with the 1st look but let’s see after you take a ride. 👊 also, did you notice what looks to be a usb port on the handlebars…

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Indeed there does! I look forward to riding this one....

@terrarecon 11 месяцев назад

I could be wrong, but everywhere else I hear called and see it written as the Himalayan 452, not 450.

@stephenbryson5618 11 месяцев назад

If there coming to play with the big boys Quality needs to be better.. I’m going to wait for the 650 scram some time next year,,

@kyotosal 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Sir. I have been waiting for this first video from you. Looking forward to your on board analysis........Sal : )

@Xavier19676 11 месяцев назад

I am in for the kamet white edition. I don’t have a thick moustache to match the John Player Special color

@Reppyboyo 11 месяцев назад

Waiting on a price and when they hit UK shores.

@FranklinBurns42 11 месяцев назад

Hopefully the brakes are better. The old ones were atrocious and scary. Are they wheels tubeless?

@glynmumby104 9 месяцев назад

Hi Andy, To touch on something you said in this video regarding bikes being built to a price, inparticularly what you mentioned about OEM tyres. (Are they top brand names, but budget specials manufactured specifically for new bikes ?) I've seen this mentioned two or three times now. I have a new BSA Gold Star 650. The tyres are Pirelli Phantom Sports Comp. If you want to buy these on the net they are typically £130 - 150 each. However, I've seen these tyres described as budget for new bikes and that they are a poor compound. Is this true ? Us this a subject you could make a short video on or raise it as a question in your q and a videos ? Should we be changing the tyres on every new bike we purchase ? If so, to what ? How much should you pay for a tyre ? Obviously that is very bike dependant. I've always bought by brand names I know, Goodyear, Dunlop, Firestone, Pirelli etc. What is good and what should we avoid ? It's mega confusing. Can you shed any light on this at some point in the future ? Thanks Glyn

@TheMissendenFlyer 9 месяцев назад

Yes tyre manufacturers do make OEM versions specifically for new bikes I understand - pretty sneaky I reckon...

@peterdane9138 11 месяцев назад

Nice sensible bike. Who needs a GS?

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Wonder how any of these you could buy for the price of a single GS?

@GadgetMart 11 месяцев назад

I need a GS. This is fools gold.

@wotseeschops 11 месяцев назад

I agree... just watched a RU-vid clip of a GS rider struggling to handle it on some light gravel, drooped the thing and couldn't pick it back up... why would you ... ? !

@ownyourworld 11 месяцев назад

Show me an Indian made royal Enfield that can run for 80k + miles.

@GadgetMart 11 месяцев назад

@@ownyourworld and last 20+ years

@samhill3496 10 месяцев назад

The wheels are lined. Tubeless. The screen can be switched to several modes. Much better bike imo than the 250-300 Japanese manufer's bikes. Just that much more a motorcycle

@GAZ1511 11 месяцев назад

good review i have been catching up on your streams Vespa looks great looking and Majorca looks lovely

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Cheers Gary - appreciate you watching!

@GAZ1511 11 месяцев назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer spent 4 weeks in Corfu going back after christmas i dont have wifi there so catch up needed

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Nice one....

@scotty2307 11 месяцев назад

It is a modern bike with 7 more horsepower than a DRZ 400.

@markimark82 11 месяцев назад

thanks for that but im still in the dark with what was happening in motorcycle world in October month :) my brew got cold... :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Patience is a virtue - plus I did say in last month's Bike News this one would be late.

@yellownev 11 месяцев назад

Lots of good things they’ve certainly listened to the 411 riders. It’s all about the price now, they can be competitive with Triumph and sell many or get their toes wet( an in my opinion catch a cold) in the 6-7k market. I’ll buy if it’s under 6 with tubeless rims otherwise I’ll wait until the early adopters have spent their pounds and moved in to the next bit of biking bling.

@splodge5714 11 месяцев назад

£7K!!!! 😮 The Triumph Scrambler 400 is £5595otr.😅😅😅

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

I know which I would have (on looks alone!)...

@Andy.H.H. 11 месяцев назад

Andy, when are you going to get your hands on a 1300GS?

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

I'm working on it - should be getting a long termer in the next couple of weeks....for a proper test ride!

@jerhughes500 11 месяцев назад

Looks like they've got it right again. A bike that isn't so precious like the Chelsea tractors that never go anywhere near mud! We need more of this and not 20k+ coffee shop tractors.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

Well I think they both have their place - we're not all into hard-core mud plugging, I for one enjoy a civilised ride on my bike to a local coffee shop!

@jerhughes500 11 месяцев назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer so do I, but it's like the huge 4x4s that rich mums have for picking up their kids from school, pretty ridiculous. But each to their own I guess.

@howardmann5634 11 месяцев назад

Top job

@paulliebenberg3410 11 месяцев назад

I'm betting that Itchy Boots will be trading in "Alaska" for one of these!

@ditto1958 11 месяцев назад

Don’t see many Royal Enfields in this part of Wisconsin, and it’s too bad as they seem to be good motorcycles and outstanding values for the money.

@sambagogo777 11 месяцев назад

That Google Maps integration sounds promising. The phone app can use offline maps so should presumably be the same when paired with the bike's dashboard display. Useful for those who don't have a huge data allowance on their phone contract.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 месяцев назад

That sounds good!

@Hemlck 11 месяцев назад

I cant get my Himmy tripper to use offline maps?...how did you do it?

@therealunclevanya 11 месяцев назад

If you watch Itchy Boots, Noraly uses the mapping where available but it does have a second non map display

@raycollington4310 11 месяцев назад

Judging by the recent Itchy Boots Indian Tour content, you wouldn't think it was a great engineering nation. What do I know? Hope this does well. Thank you TMF.