"Tankbag Is Coming":  

Finally someone at RE design who could tell background story of design & thought process behind it all.

Thanks @abhinavbhatt for connecting us with behind the scenes at ABR scene! It is always a happy experience to know about thought that was put in by designers & engineers at RE.

Excellent to see an interviewer not only throwing softball after softball like many bigger publications. Respect!

Loved the way you kept asking the uncomfortable questions. And yes, he also answered it fairly honestly, mostly about the bike being an affordable one and we cannot expect everything to be perfect. Because, no motorcycle ever will be. But really appreciate your efforts in this interview. Most people would find asking such questions to a guy, in such an event and scenerio, quite socially difficult.

The questions you have asked are really great Abhinav 👍

What a great company to take such enormous steps in making a world class product in the extremely modest price point… hiring the right guys is the first step and Abhinav’s interview shows how capable they are ..fantastic ..I feel sad that I sold my 411 .. I think soon I will add one of these to my stable if possible..

Thanks Abhinav, it was pleasure to hear from designer of Himy450

Damn... That sherpa is simply looking like actual sibling of T7 WR

Great video. Very informative! Thanks a lot!

Really nice quality content! Surprised it doesn't get more views. So many of people's doubts and understanding of Himalayan would change if they could have this information. Good stuff Abhinav

wonderful machine. Thanks to the Engineers for making this beauty..

Very informative and knowledge gaining video......tanks for sharing your overseas experiences with us.😊

Well now that's the true moto journalist review. Amazing video.

Always good content, 👍. Waiting to get my Himalayan hopefully at the end of the month. And yes I will drive it from the Netherlands to India and on 😊

Great video! Thank you!

Outstanding!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Quality content!

Very interesting and enjoyable. I have the bike and am beginning to really like it.

the old himalayan with the new engine looks amazing. I wish they went with that.

any news on when the tubeless spoke rim will be available ??

The side stand is perfect.. Easley stand any mountain area with luggage..

Another nice one, is the buzz getting lesser or disappearing the next lot of 452s ?

The suspension I've ever experienced on two wheels, I hope RE keeps improving it

Looks an interesting bike will have to get to a dealers and take a look

Bro didn’t hesitate to ask the tough questions - welding, the side stand , & tubeless tyres … 3 kryptonites of Himalayan 450.

Abhinav bro, pl find out when tubeless rims will be available for the 450 hm

Any chance you can install rackless saddlebags with out installing pannier racks.

I have a 450. And 411 bs4. Both fantastic bikes

Great bike! Just one thing was missed, suspensions adjusters! Springs preload and rebound damping at least!

I’m not big on riding off road, but I do like off pavement (dirt and gravel roads), so I’m really looking forward to the Guerrilla.

Any word on engine clatter reduction?

Abhinav any idea when they are planning the tubeless rims. There has been absolute radio silence from RE.

@abhinavbhatt there is a continious sound of the fuel pump while riding is that normal in 450

i always said - old himmy look, new engine and suspension

its always in the eyes😃

Dajyu.. ❤❤

Good job, they still need to address QC issues with Chassis break and Wiring issues catching fire.

Do share the himalayan 450 accessories

The tail section that we saw on the bike is it an accessories?

Would be get the RE Arrow exhaust in india for this?

I like the bike it reliable good value and mullty purpose and it’s not covered in crap plastic which I hate and it’s not complicated a good rack to carry gear ,it suites me fine ,these sports bikes scare the shite out of me ,I haven’t got the talent for these that’s why I like the R / E 450 that’s all the talent iv got for bikes I’m an older rider not in a hurry these days ,that’s my honest opinion on the bike jimmy Australia

@abhinav re Himalayan 450- I have a major issue with the front mudguard, in rains the mud splashes all over on the top of the mudguard and also on the fork covers and I can see it sprinkling in the front

The final question was the answer! Yes with my wife grand that!

weight?

The angle of the headlights in this bike seems to be more aligned with the suspension, my himalayan does not look like that. It that a mod or just difference between the models?

We may expect that tubeless rim next year😂😂😂.

When does the Rally Exhaust come out?

Rally suits well on 452

Is Himalayan 650 in the pipeline of RE ??

What about the chasis break?

I can see the grenadiers in the background 😂😂😂

Western people should watch this before coming negative about the bike

So you wouldn't need guards to protects forks if it had normal way up forks with gator's on like the Himalayan-this way is a lot more effective. He made the bike too big-it's nearly as big as a Tenere 700, Aprilia tourag 660 which are in the middleweight class but they produce 80 hp where the Himalayan only produces 40 hp. The other thing which was a mistake is that the bike is too heavy. Just lifting it off the side stand is a big effort-you can feel the enormous weight for only a 450 single is ridiculous. The 450 MT from CF Moto with 450 cc twin engine feels a lot lighter than the Himalayan. So it's carried this same problem through to the all new 450 single from the old 411 cc single which weighed 200 kg wet on a weigh bridge with Delkevic muffler on. The air cleaner you have to remove the tank to change air filter which completly ridiculous as it's not only time consuming if doing yourself but very expensive if you get the dealer to do it. 450 MT you can do by lifting the seat, which is how it should be for an off road bike. It uses shims to adjust the valves so is no longer a simple bike to service, or cheap to service as all other Royal Enfield's. Should have had tubeless spoke rims & 18" rear wheel for better rolling ability at the rear to compete with 450 MT. I think for a blank canvas design it has many faults that should have being picked up on. Their seemed to be a lack of communican between the design team & mechanics/users/dealers. I've heard reviewers comment that they think it's around 20 kg too heavy. If you watch the review done by Itchy Boots through India on the pre production model she thought it was too heavy & couldn't understand why Royal Enfield had to make their bikes like tanks. The bar to compete with & improve on was a Suzuki DR650 SE. It's actually a lot heavier than a DR650. The bigger the tank the more fuel & the more weight.I think it looks un balanced with enormous tank & tiny little side covers. The only 1 that disguises the enormity of the tank & that is the black & gold which ifunnily enough is the most popular colour.

What a cool guy, nice that they consider people are spending all their savings on a bike and not everyone has unlimited cash.

Sir, question him when will bigger Himalayan arrive?🙂

when are the cross spoke wheels are coming?? did you had the chance to aks them and get an answer?? This is the only thing which is making me wait to buy this bike and no I don't want to go for jugaad "Tubeless conversion". and pushing 200kg motorcycle everytime you get puncture is out of the question as well.

I just wanted one so bad but they're not being sold yet in my country. So I bought a 400x.

Question them why not give traction control, cruise control, adjustable levers, quickshifter as another variant for bit more money. People would happily pay little more for these features

For me it's tubeless tires or a hard pass. I love my VStrom 650 with it's tubeless tires for USA touring, I'm selling my CRF Rally in Thailand with it's tubed tires and thinking of replacing it with one of these.

Want to see foglights throw in dark

It's been almost a year since the the Himalayan 450's launch, but nothing from RE about the tubeless rims, rally accessories and the seats. A seriously BIG blunder. Edit. It also looks like the rally exhaust won't be launched in India !

As an old school rider, it always bothers me when I see one without kick starts. Maybe its my fault!..

This bike is a stock one, apart from the seat?

Why the chessis break hard question to be answered...

Guys at this time moto cf 450 is winning and Himalayan is loosing. But it's a battle not a war.

This or triumph scrambler 400x

So now I'm waiting for fog lights AND top bag.

No clear answer about tubeless spokes again, no time frame. Disappointing.

Is it me or did this guy have trouble answering questions?

That accent sounds french imo .

Desi reviewer and videsi Royal enfield designer. Who would have thought India needs to import engineers 🙄

No matter how good one can call RE Himalayan, it will remain unreliable and shit product. There's an issue on my 450 which RE cannot fix and its been 3 months.