@@hankgs , no Royal Enfield did not sponsor her. The Dutch importer traded bikes with her so they could use Basanti for marketing purposes. She relies on us subscribing and watching her videos.
MiREKO Because the Indian spec model is not type approved for Europe and the bike was registered in India and the aggro in transferring it is too much. Also RE gave her the new bike.
I have never ridden off road. The first time I got on one to test drive, I felt so confident it scared me. I found myself looking at everything and thinking "I could do that." The lack of CCs makes up for in smiles. I really do love this bike, but factor in that this bike will require a few hundred more quid to dial it in to something amazing and budget for that. People who don't like it, usually don't like it because it isn't the fastest for the road and the lightest for the dirt. There are lots of little niggles that need to be addressed from a heel plate brake guard to the lag time in the bike knowing which gear it is in. You can fix it yourself it is so easy, but maintenance times are half of most bikes. So just buy the bike with a clear understanding that it is not a refined as the Japanese bikes and spares and upgrades should be budgeted
I've been interested in trying one for a while. Good old Nathan and I agree on a lot of things so it might be a Himalayan living in my garage soon. If I can squeeze one more bike in there that is...
I was flipping a coin between one of those and a 250l, the Honda won purely on ground clearance issues, I actually got a Rally not the standard L, so shows it wasn't about power or weight. I catch my bash plate a lot as it is, don't think I'd have got many places I do with one of those, and the exhaust running underneath was a concern too... I'm actually considering trading my Rally in now (2yrs old) for a T7..
Just seen one of the gentleman I sub to bought himself and his wife a new Himalayan . He can and does, have any bike he wants. He and the wife just adore their new Himalayans
Nice Video Buddy, I live in a country where fixing a flat tire is a pain and highways have high speed.... I wish there is the sixth gear and tubeless tires in Himalayan and Interceptor ....... Hope Royal Enfield is listening .........
Good review, be interesting to see what you think after a year. Seems to be a Marmite Bike, either you get it, (and maybe get one), or you don't. Ive been to have a look in the showroom, and about to book a test-ride...
Alf Noakes This review is already over a year old, Nathan rode it round UK then took it to Ireland, USA, etc, and was happy enough with this bike that he’s now on his second Himalayan. I think that says it’s a good machine, is reliable, and does what you’d reasonably expect of a 411cc long stroke single ‘adventure bike’. Les
Weighs 20 kg less than a Z900 rs 🤔 and about the same as a Honda CB500 X. I guess a real comparison is with the 2022 KLR650. Same ground clearance and suspension travel. KLR I think is 15 kg heavier and 2k USD more?
Thanks for the good review, I'm interested to buy one of RE H BS6 version and eargrly waiting.. very well shooted like movie and it was nice vedio. Thanks :)
Nathanthepostman has done three other reviews on the Himalayan. He has previously owned one and ridden it across the USA then sold it. So is this bike the third one he's owned (said he has one in his garage)? They must be OK if he keeps going back to them.
Have you tried a SWM 440? It has that chinese cheapness you mention but weight to power ratio is better than Himalayan. Some components seems having a good quality feel, forks and chassis for example. Could you get your hands one one of thoese and make a back to back review? Many thanks, Gus
We've not done a 12 month review on the show. But Nathan still has a Himalayan and he's very fond of it! I (Graham) reviewed one on last Amazon Prime season and was very fond of it too!
I'm not sure if it's a re-upload, but I thought the same thing. I believe the newest version of this bike has switchable ABS brakes, so I was surprised when he said it is a BS4 with ABS non-switchable,...and the video was uploaded 4 weeks ago. Just doesn't seem current.
the Thorn Raven Tandem bicycle starts from £3,999.00! And R&M ebike cost £9,999 in Canada. These are steel bicycles. Let's not even talk about titanium ones.
Thanks for the Bike Review! Bioenergetic fuelsavers give your bike more power and torque at low rpm. Go for it, there are many different suppliers on the market. I´m not making ad for brand A,B or C.
I'm curious how the Himalayan would compare to an older BMW F650 (650cc), rather than a new 310. If I was wanting this type of bike and was prepared to buy an older second hand bike, would a BMW make more sense? Anyone have experience of both bikes?
I'll tell you. I had a BMW F650 and it was rubbish. Head bearings last 4000 miles as do the wheel bearings if you are lucky. I changed all mine - I would hate to be someone who has to take theirs to a dealer. Every service you need new head bearings and wheel bearings. The rear brake master cylinder isn't made properly so the rear brake stays on - you get home and a cloud of smoke comes from the rear brake. I won't have another BMW.
I think they have a rotax engine as far as I know and its a problem. Do not buy that at least go with lower cc japanese ot try this one its not expensive. I was also asking myself the same thing
from My understanding. This sensor is only the temp readout on the instrument cluster. The EFI use another sensor. The other sensor is for engine temp. It does use this sensor for ambient temp when starting.
Would have loved one of these but at 6'4'' it is too small. It is a great pity they never considered a physically larger framed edition for EU / US markets (call it the Dakkar even). The 410cc engine sounds ideal for backroads. Hopefully they will not drop the existing engine if they bend to the usual voices who demand an ever bigger engine. Love the lack of fitted bodywork which just complicate maintenance and cost a fortune to replace (NC750x small side panel at >£300 anyone ?).
Me thinks you know a bit more than you say as this is Himalayan no. 2 you have owned 🤔 not quite a first ride lol Remember this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C19aMq5N95E.html
Indian brands like TVS, Bajaj are making much better 250 - 400cc motorcycles than Japanese manufacturers. checkout TVS Apache RR310, Bajaj Dominar 400, TVS Apache 200 4V
@@christopherd2100 No and I don´t have to. I`ve tested the Himalayan and there is a reason to why it´s so cheap. The choise of components are just not up to the same standard as japanese bikes.
Indian brands like TVS, Bajaj are making much better 250 - 400cc motorcycles than Japanese manufacturers. checkout TVS Apache RR310, Bajaj Dominar 400, TVS Apache 200 4V
I really feel pity on you, such a disappointment. You have no I dea how reliable an RE bike is. And the confident it gives to the rider, especially off roads. Try once before giving me a replay, then your reply would be a big "thank you"