This bike might just be my favorite motorcycle of all time. Have owned one for over 2 years and have clocked 26,000+ miles. These original air cooled Himalayans will be sought after for years to come. Wahoo! Baxtercycle.com
It truly is an exceptionally likeable bike. Just bought a brand new one in preference to the 450. Objectively, the 450 is undoubtedly the 'better' bike, but it lacks the charm of the 411. But that's just my opinion.
Personally, I'm really struggling with what to do. How about the Himalayan situation. I love the 411 and have had it for close to 3 years and do consider it my favorite bike of all times. However, I really want that new Himalayan too. I guess I'll have to wait till it arrives and take it for a ride and see what happens 🙂 I know the old ones a great bike. I hope the new one is as well.
My wife and I picked up our new Himalayan two weeks ago from Baxter and almost 1000 miles on the clock. We are really enjoying the bike a lot, now we have to decide between the classic 350 or the Himalayan, we love them both.
Much prefer the 411 to the 450 which seems to aimed more for off road. I've done the phase 1 w/ the DNA filter, cam upgrade (bought from Baxter), as well as 16t sprocket (Baxter), Puig windscreen, RE panniers (Baxters). My 22 himalayan is now a touring machine! First long trip I take next year when I retire is to Marne and Baxters!
