Royal Enfield Himalayan. The Definitive Review. On & Off Road. Is it better than an ADV Motorbike?

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We review the 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc retro modern Motorbike to find out once and for all, what it is really like.
We ride this Dual-Sport motorcycle on the motorway, in town and city, country lanes, villages, and off-road in the amazing Welsh countryside, on some beautiful tracks, to really get to grips with this iconic bike and establish how good it is.
Is is powerful enough?
Is it good off road?
Is it good at 70mph on the motorway?
How are the suspension and brakes?
Is it good for taller riders? Is it good for shorter riders?
How about design, ergonomics and style?
Is it better than an adventure bike?
What does it sound like?
Power and Torque? Price? Value for money?
We look at everything that matters and give you our honest opinion.
If you're thinking of getting one of these bikes, then this video is a must.
We also cover some points that we raised in our first video of a couple of years ago and address some of the comments.
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@tarot-karma-online

Best review - made me buy one - was only 99 percent sure - a 2022 Himalayan.

@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121 2 года назад

Good to see this realistic review. I've had my Himalayan for 17 months now, and it's become my go to/do anything bike, having toured the north of Scotland, Northern Spain, and of course Wales. At no point have I regretted buying the bike. 😊

@arax20 2 года назад

Great review. I understand there's some controversy with India and Russia but that's no knock on you, you're a bike reviewer and you review bikes - politics can and should be left out of a review. That consideration can be left to the purchaser, who can get that information from dedicated political channels. While I definitely don't support Russia I'm glad you kept your impartiality as a reviewer, don't let the other comments get you down!

@TheBezaleel 2 года назад

Bought one two days ago, really pleased. Handles great and is quicker than I expected. Traditional motorcycling oozing charm. Love it !

@goldilocks913 2 года назад

Great review, it’s a no nonsense machine that’s what we used to call ‘a handy bike’ before things got complicated!

@mslattery8710 2 года назад

I've had one for five weeks or so now and absolutely love it. If you're looking for road burning thrills then this isn't the bike for you. Your Land Rover Defender analogy is a great one. It's the biking equivalent of such and you're not the first person to point this out. It's a capable and utliaterian motorbike. You can load it up or pare it down and it's just as much fun to ride either way. The stalling from cold thing happened to me the first few times I rode it. After getting aquainted with it's characteristics my throttle hand just aquired the finesse and muscle memory not to open the throttle quite as quickly. I wasn't even aware I'd made the mental adjustment. The stalling is no longer a problem. A riding chum of mine slung his leg over the bike, started it and immediately stalled the engine off the throttle, then looked mystified. It's just a characteristic of the bike not a shortcoming. I'm sure if one were to make all the sensible mods, booster plug, air filter, iridium plug, etc all the slow running gripes would disappear completely. As a 2022 model, this bike is Euro 5 compliant. Sadly, it's now impossible or at least extremely difficult to fit a booster plug to this later model.

@marinabrennecke5495 2 года назад

As an Harley Davidson Streetbob owner a bought the 2021 Himalayan last year. At first I change the seat for better comfort. Tomorrow I start for 2.000 km trip crossing Germany. I am very happy with this bike. Until now no problems!

@jerbunch 2 года назад

Well done review!!! My wife and I both have a 2019 Himalayan. They are indeed fantastic bikes. I appreciate the fact that you revisited these bikes, they deserved a good, hard look at. Any honest reviewer would most likely come to your same conclusion. Thank you!! I enjoy your videos. I’m from the States and enjoy listening to your “accent” 😂😂

@JustJayPs133 Год назад

I just bought a 2022 RE Himalayan last week, got it 250 U.S. miles used, so a great deal. I love this thing! First, it helps me keep the miles off my 06 FLHRCI (HDRKC), because I ride 2 wheels daily, regardless of weather. Secondly, it’s just absolute fun! I live in the southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains here in the U.S. and it handled slick red clay hills, boggy mud, game trails with absolute ease like a motored pack mule. I personally feel the only negative review that could be given on this bike is if the person expected this bike to be something it wasn’t designed to be.

@rabfergy7155 2 года назад

I bought 2020 euro 4 himalayan. I ride it to work and have done all winter. The battery is bad and let's you down so make sure to keep on charge. But yes brilliant bike .

@rockyp3917 Год назад

The only RU-vidr who pronounced it correctly "He-maa-la-yun"

@trinkabuszczuk6138 День назад

I think this bike looks the bollocks: more so than the 450 which is a bit more "easy on the eye". This model looks ready to go!😃

@detch5307 14 дней назад

That was the most logical and sensible presentation of this bike. Makes me realize this bike is probably perfect for Ecuador where roads are tight and speed limits slow. I hate the idea of having to pack tire irons, tubes, and trail jack and deal with the pain of breaking down tires and installing new tubes. It would be heaven if I could go tubeless. Also, I love the fact that this bike is rugged and simple. One cam, two values (easy to adjust), no plastic, and virtually no technology.

@RupertU 21 день назад

I love my Himmy

@c.demircan8078

Great bike for ''backroads'' and ''around town'' as you mentioned....Good review...

@doll4920

Great review and helped me make up my mind about getting one. I was also shocked seeing you ride past my house in Oswestry on the video! Keep up the great work

@BOTG_Adventures

I had an off, 8 years ago on a sports bike, not ridden since, want something sensible would this be a good bike to get back into? do not want power just enjoy going off for an adventure. I will be nervous getting back into it.