Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Review UK 

I've had 2 test rides, which were in total 3 hours, it's really impressive. I got 80mph on an up hill A road. The suspension is quite hard but smooth. Handling on road for a 21" front wheel is impressive. Hardly any vibrations through the pegs. The engine for a 450 single really goes when you rev it. I'm looking for a bike that does everything, touring and off road. The test bike had 1100 miles on the clock and was getting 82 mpg. So its good for around 250 miles. At 5ft 10" l can flat foot it. The only thing l found was it's quite a long stretch from the seat to the bars but manageable. It basically ticks all the boxes and feels like a quality build. RE have done an amazing job. Can l give a big thumbs up to Groombridge Motorcycles in East Sussex who had their demo available a month ago and if anyone's struggling for a demo or to order one they are very accommodating (and no l don't work there). Cheers for your review l know you're love, your new ride 😊

Spot on. 👍 Exactly why I purchased mine, keeping my KLX400r for other rides.

Merci pour le partage j'ai hâte de pouvoir la tester à mon tour. J'espère que vous nous ferez un retour lorsque vous aurez reçu la votre, d'ici là je vous en voie un grand ✌️de la Haute Savoie en France

Great review, not long picked mine up for a everyday rider. So far very happy. Not concerned with tubeless. Congrats on your purchase.

A good review and pleased you got one. I cancelled my Nov 23 deposit a while back as there was no guarantee on delivery for the tubeless ( when I cancelled) I too found it vibey and the side stand needs some attention as well as them listing the lower seat for us shorter riders …. All enough to bump my buying into the future possibly. I’ve subbed as I like the style and be interested to see how you get on with the new bike. I’ll carry on enjoying my much travelled 411 but watch with a bit of envy and interest in your travels and long term review ride safe thanks for the content

Great review!

Liking the look of the bike but no dealers near me stock them so will have to travel to take a look

Honest review and then you bought one! I ordered mine last year but Hanle Black Tubeless so my delivery looks like next month at the earliest. At least I have had a test ride and my feedback would probably match your observations, "light enough but not too light" seems about right. Perfect for our 'off road' standard A roads, potholes and poor repairs, so looking forward to a few uk trips this 'summer' if it arrives? {waiting on bike and weather!) Now subscribed so waiting for more details on your Himalayan, thanks for the information. (some youtubers advise there is a delay on owners manual, did you get one with your new bike?

Bang for buck it’s good value these up grades are what the public have wanted and I think the designers and engineers have delivered ,it was designed for Indian roads not really for English wet single tracks you need a dirt bike for that you got to be realistic about it ,what it says on the tin the Himalayan 450 will do,jimmy Australia

Good review. I have mine for a few weeks now. I'm looking forward to getting the first service, then I will have an overnight trip. I'm in South Australia so there is no shortage of gravel roads to explore.

I pick my new one up on 1st June.

I want the black one with tubeless, so wouldn't compromise to get it more quickly. But good for you and I hope you enjoy it. I've placed my order and as I don't want it until late summer anyway, time isn't an issue.

Your microphone really didn't like anything beyond 40.