The MAM Journals -Himalayan 450.The Best Royal Enfield ,so far? 

Thank you, Michael. Your ability to find qualities you like in each bike you test is admirable. When I lived 220 miles south of here in the SF Bay Area, there were destinations like your coffee shops. Up here in the Way North State, there is nothing that I have found, so I am jealous.

Nobody does a bike review like you, your always my first port of call even when your doing a bike that isn't my cup of tea. This RE is really my type of bike, a very serious piece of kit and much more on my radar than the garage queen that is the new Triumph 400s i really like Enfields.

When someone do something with an open heart .. I see pasion truely passionate about the work.. the voice over and script goes well with your work.. do yu.. sir.. greatly enjoyed.. Youngsters should learn

Enjoyed watching that...🍻

Test drove one 2 weeks ago and ordered one. one thing I liked about it was that it feelt stronger than I thought and was faster as well

When I was in my late teens I aspired to owning a Yamaha XT 500 but it was out of my price range, I did, however, manage to afford the trail orientated Suzuki SP 370. That bike was simple, capable and fun and I have happy memories of my time riding that machine. This is, perhaps, why this 'thumpy' single appeals to me and I would very much like to have a go on one....for old times sake! Excellent review. Cheers. 👍

Great review Michael and the bike has great potential for small capacity bikes!!

Loving these videos. Regardless of what motorcycle, the format of these journals are absolutely spot on. Well spoken, informative, good details, keep it up, hopefully there are many more to come.

Now it's getting somewhere. The previous low power, tractor like bike was not my cupcake! ;-)

Was looking forward to your views about this machine. Well written with excellent videography. Thanks a lot

That's a coincidence, I've just returned from the RE dealer in Salisbury (Hayball) who kindly let me test ride their new Himy. Generally, I'm not a fan of 'adventure style' bikes but, for some reason, I really like the look of this machine (especially in black and gold) and the fact that it has a biggish, good looking, single cylinder engine ..... so thought I'd check out how it rides. I was only out for an hour so didn't fully master all the screen functions but I really enjoyed the bike itself. I would agree with virtually everything you've said and was very surprised at the long legged punch from that 450 single cylinder and the bike's ergonomics suited me perfectly. It's certainly given me food for thought 😁 I bought the Hntr 350 last year and it's a brilliant little machine ..... reminds me of my days on a BSA B40 (350 single) and the same 20 BHP. Thanks again for the video, all the best, Phil.

Top notch quality VDO as usually, Michael! My (as well as those coming from the other folks) 👍 and comment are well deserved, mate.

A very clear and informative review, and enjoyable as well. Many thanks!

Very informative. Thanks 😊

Great review Michael. I did prefer the utilitarian looks of the previous model but can also appreciate the upgrades. As a Classic 350 owner it took me a while to ‘ride it for the bike it is, not the bike I wanted it be’ and love it more. Keep up the enjoyable bike content.

Great video Michael as normal thank you, very in depth and completely neutral absolutely loved riding this bike so much fun for such a small bike . Many thanks Dean

Thanks for your information nicely explained

Another very enjoyable review.

Thank you Michael for a great review. I have the Classic 350 here in Thailand but I am definitely thinking about upgrading to the 450. I always love to see the English countryside. Thanks again! Sal : )

Should add a great review and excellently filmed and scripted content so thank you for your time in producing the video. I thought I was subscribed but I think RU-vid is randomly removing some of my subscriptions so I have resubscribed. Ride safe

It is - the best RE quality - the best versatile - not the best for everyone. If motorcycles were about commuting anywhere except extremely difficult to reach remote sites, then it’s a top choice. Motorcycling for me isn’t about bread and butter or compliance and therefore, no, it isn’t at all the best RE. I’d go more purpose driven for a 650interstate, or a 350classic. But before that I’d chose different bikes, like the W800, the z900RS, the MG v85TT, a R1300GSA (to come), or just plainly what I have, a Velocette Venom Clubman MK2, still running fine. No need to race and still able to do so.

Another good review Michael and as you probably know I pick up my new Himalayan 450 on the 1st June and to be honest I can't wait to enjoy all the benefits you have mentioned!

That short side stand could be a blessing on offroad on very uneven ground, sometimes with a normal side stand you wouldn't be able to put it down while sitting on the bike plus putting the bike too much in the upright position, onroad though could be an annoyance when the motorcycle is a bit on the heavy side.

A most interesting and informative review, thank you Michael. I'm intrigued and wonder what Enfield will do next with this new engine 🤔

Without a doubt the most entertaining & informative review of this new ‘toy’ out there. Thank you Michael 😊

Afternoon Michael ….. another enjoyable review. Apologies if you are already aware, but watching you ride into Shipston on Stour ; the 15 or so miles of the B4035 linking Shipston to Banbury via upper and lower Brailes is well worth using as a test route. There is a nice little cafe at the Banbury end. Warmest regards.

Great thorough and informative review, thanks. It's a bonus to see you riding around my home patch too! The Piston Club has a great Sunday morning bike meeting and well worth visiting. This is my first time visiting your channel, liked and subscribed and look forward to watching previous and future uploads 👍

Brilliant review as always never miss one of your reviews very detailed. The side stand angle is very odd I would definitely have to fit something else. My wife and I have the Honda cb500x I don’t think the wife will swop her bike anytime soon but I am always looking if money was not an issue I would buy heaps of different bikes just for the experience.thank you Michael always good viewing.

Thanks Michael for a great review. Having now owned my RE interceptor for 3 years i am not surprised by the quality of the new Royal Enfields being produced now. It reminds me of when the Japanese started in the 60,s. They only got better. Cheers from Queensland Australia.

Thanks from Australia for going to the trouble of making this and uploading it. I'm not sold yet though. I think I'll stick to my 411. The top gear cruising RPM is no better and at least the old one has character.

cracking video :)

Bought my conti650 from King's Two wheels. Brilliant garage, top people. Nice review.

Impeccable as usually Michael, I once considered this bike(previous model). Please review the Kawasaki klr 650 in your unique way, greetings from toronto, Canada

Very good yes that side stand looks a bit odd just ordered my one down here in new Zealand here in 6 weeks got the white one Cheers 👍🏻

The Kamet white color option comes with tubeless wheels, the Hanle black with gold color option is available tubeless and with tubes (tubeless only in Italy, so far not available in Germany).

I wonder if the power and engine vibration would be different from my 2019 Honda cb500x I need to ride one I guess

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If Michael likes it, it's a good un. Thanks for a very informative review as usual Michael. Quick question. Some reviewers have described it as vibey through the bars and pegs at 65-70mph (in top), what was your experience?

Your voice and your demeanor in no way reflects the way you drive that bike on those small roads.

Maybe a tip ?, A youtube Girl showed us to turn the steering to the right before lifting off the side stand ?. Too many rev's for me, The Triumph is even more !. Cheers Bill.

Have you tried Shotgun 650 ? Suspension seems to be sorted in that one.

thank you for the video, i must say its a nice bike however i want it tubeless so maybe i go for cfmoto

Looks like it will sell well. I haven’t ridden one yet but sat on one. Seems unnecessarily heavy for the sake of being affordable. It feels quite top heavy. If there was more alloy rather than mild steel on some parts it may have been less top heavy.

As always a very thorough review, although i would be interested to see how this compares to the 2 new 400cc triumphs as every day bikes.

Ive heard as ive not yet tried the 450 yhst engine vibes get to you at higher rpms , i put that down to the engine being a stressed member of the frame , correct me please if any engineer thinks otherwise. Erm i noticed a comment mentioning "pegs" doesnt everyone know that means "foot pegs" lol

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What's the betting that Hitchcocks come up with an adjustable sidestand?

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besides engine vibration possible chassis breaking in half , i thinks its great lolz

The integrated google maps isn't very helpful. It requires your phone to stay open which is both risky in terms of theft and bad in terms of phone heating. Also the speedometer in is decently accurate as some riders did compare it's speed to gps readings and the bike does go upto 160kmph(You have to wring it to the limit though).

Rode one for three hours. Vibey at 70mph to the point the mirrors were unusable. I think that’ll ease with miles but never go away but I could live with that. What I could not live with is that side stand …. Being small I would struggle getting the bike upright even more so with luggage. Delay to the outside laced rims that are tubeless meant I cancelled my deposit but liked the package and will more than likely look at the CF moto 450 and re try the himmy hopefully when they have the low seat available ( still not showing to the dealers or on the configurator) for now my 18k 411 is still a great bike and gets better the more I rode it !!

Yet to see anyone with the lower height seat fitted. Does it actually exist?

🇮🇹🇬🇧T. Y. Very very good! Bye c.

If that 21 front is tubeless, does it have a safety bead or do the Brits live that dangerously?

RE coming out with a adventure motorcycle , for the kind of load people will carry and hammering it will go through on rough terrain, with such heavy forces acting on a surprisingly thin chassis taking so much of load and u remove the cradle frame, thus add more load on the weak point. I am not supporting rumours but I think there could more such cases. it does not look good to me.

920 thousand bikes and you can't get the Himalayan 450 in Canada 😑😐😞

A tenere doesn't weight much more, might as well get that.

Meh, a bargain second hand 411 in the near future will compliment my Meteor nicely.. Just dont take to the looks of it.. 411 got enough grunt for gentle touring around north Thailand . Nice Vid *Crap Game*

Hello! I could have a short try of it last week and I could compare with the 411 the same day! I had a XT550 and a 600XLR in the 80's and I want to find now something comparable with excellent suspensions travel. As a mono fan, I like all classic and Bullet models from RE. But I need an 2nd bike to complete my gsx1400 (🖤) for the mountain roads here in Switzerland. So this Himalayan compete with the CFmoto 450 MT that seems very good offroad, or even the CRF300L from Honda. I have to test these 2 bikes before making a choice. But the Himalayan is a 200% more sympathetic buy from this incredible country named India 🧡 The relsellers are very bad informed here about deliveries that seem to be problematic for now... Who has real infos ??? Thank you for your advices and your great videos 👍

Mihi visum est eodem modo motobirota utimur, ego et tu. Itaque mihi valde utile fuit peliculam istam spectare, nam cogitationes tuae cum meis valde congruunt. Gratias tibi ago, praecipue quod motobirotam hanc emere mihi in animo est

I find new H450 very ugly. Just get Honda NX500 or CFMOTO 450mt.

Your dash is broken, looks blurred

I tried one the suspension is far better, but the engine vibrations are excessive and i won't be purchasing one 😮

I like your slightly different idea for a story about this motorcycle. It would be a nice machine, but its workmanship is so... Indian. It's so... basic. A good idea for bad Indian roads and wilderness, but in Europe there will be few motorcyclists who will ever go off the asphalt. The 450cc is sufficient off-road but on the road it will hurt. And it's not even about speed, but about constantly changing gears. I drove it and it was great off-road fun, but I didn't like the fact that any car could overtake me from the traffic lights and that I couldn't avoid any dangerous situation by running away. It's impossible with this motorcycle. To be clear; I do not like 900cc or more motorcycles. This is stupid. But 450cc is just not enough. If you really drive off-road, if you like to roll on back roads... often in terrible condition. If you don't care what this bike looks like or you like this style (🙂). If you feel uncomfortable on other motorcycles and you need something to commute a few kilometers to work. This is the motorcycle for you. It will be a good choice (only change the oil every 6,000 km). But if, like the vast majority of motorcyclists, you ride on asphalt roads, you shouldn't buy it.

why so much buzz for a 450 single cylinger on off bike?which is ugly also.i dont get it.its not a new xr400 or a dr400.if an xr600/650 come back or an xt600 i ll understand.now,for this i really dont get it

The Royal Enfield is surely a very expensive bike, compared to most Japanese offerings. The whole idea with buying an Indian-made Royal Enfield, was to buy a reasonably well-built bike at an affordable price. This bike is low-quality at an expensive price, I think.