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"Tankbag Is Coming": @royalenfield Design Engineer Spills The Beans On Himalayan 450
"We observed the mistakes of the competition and corrected them in the Himalayan 450", says Antoine Borsik, Senior Design Engineer at @royalenfield , who sketched many concept renders of the bike.
In what is probably my favourite interview from this series, Mr Borsik takes us through who this bike is for, what he likes most about it to what Royal Enfield corrected in their bike looking at the competition's mistakes to breaking down the entire bike in concept phase.
Fun fact: Mr Borsik, a few years ago, was also involved in the development of the Yamaha Tenere.
You can check out his concept designs on his Instagram here: antoine_borsik?igsh=bmtsOXo2ZjR0Znc2
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Who is this bike for?
01:32 - Swiss knife
03:15 - The fine details
04:40 - Tenere comparison
06:00 - Fender bender
07:06 - Oversights in design
08:40 - Attention on quality
12:49 - New luggage - tankbag
13:57 - Breaking down design concepts
Let me know in the comments what you think about this video.
Cheers
#royalenfield #himalayan #himalayan450 #himalayan450rally
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Decoding @MotologyFilms Adam Reimann's Himalayan 450 Adventures In India And Nepal
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A tell-all interview with Adam Reimann from @MotologyFilms, one of the greatest motorcycling content creators in the world, about his mammoth Himalayan adventure onboard the @royalenfield Himalayan 450. And yes, I did get him to briefly review the motorcycle, something that he shied away from his series. You can watch Adam's Himalayan series here: czcams.com/video/R0gHZk_zl0s/video.html And can...
British MX Racer Thrashes Himalayan 450 On Expert Trail At ABR Festival In UK | POV Video
zhlédnutí 26KPřed 12 hodinami
Former British motocross racer Jake Edey takes a spin on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally at the expert trail at the ABR Festival at Ragley Hall, UK. This is an uncut video and the bike is bone stock, except for Dunlop Trailmax tyres, which, to be honest, aren't that much grippier than the stock tyres. You can check out Jake Edey's profile here: jakeedey_199
Himalayan 450 Custom Exhaust Sound Check On Mountain Twisties
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 14 dny
Louder than stock but not loud enough to irritate over long distances or attract the attention of cops. Here's a very first rough prototype of the exhaust developed by MNTB Craftsmen India Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based fabrication firm, that specialises in exhausts. You can follow their Instagram page here: mntb_craftsmenindiapvtltd This exhaust will be further be refined and develo...
Royal Enfield Nirvik V2 Touring Jacket Review: Masterpiece For Rs 18,000
zhlédnutí 4,9KPřed 14 dny
Here's what I think of Royal Enfield's new top-of-the-line touring jacket, Nirivik V2 after using it for nearly 1,500 km in peak Delhi summer. If you'd like to know more about the jacket, you can check it out here: store.royalenfield.com/en/nirvik-v2-jkt-black-8xl-58-cm-black Disclaimer: This jacket was provided to me by Royal Enfield for a review. I did not pay for it. If you'd like to see my ...
Why Did Himalayan 450 Chassis Break: What I Learnt From Royal Enfield
zhlédnutí 34KPřed 14 dny
A technical look and a deep dive into why exactly did the chassis of two Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 motorcycles broke and what I think could be the prevention for it. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Himalayan 450 Is A Mountain Goat
zhlédnutí 18KPřed 28 dny
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is quite an enigma - I just can't decide where is it better - road or off-road. It is a very capable highway mile-muncher and is the easiest motorcycle to ride off-road. Could it be the ultimate 50:50 motorcycle available in India today? Probably, yes.
I Would Struggle With My Tiger 1200 Here | Himalayan 450 Works Better For Me
zhlédnutí 6KPřed měsícem
We all might want that big 1200cc, Rs 20 lakh exotic adventure tourer, but does it work for us in the conditions that we might end up riding in - that's the question one should ask themselves before parting with their hard-earned money. Case in point me, I own the Tiger 1200 and yet for the last six months, most of my adventure riding has been on the Himalayan 450 - it is lighter and so easy to...
Himalayan 450 Filtering Through Massive Shimla Traffic Jam | Cars Stuck For Hours
zhlédnutí 4KPřed měsícem
When you head to the mountains on weekends, expect a massive traffic jam and some burnt clutch plates. Thankfully, I ride motorcycles and don't have to helplessly crawl for hours on end. In this video, I am headed to Kufri in Himachal Pradesh with my riding buddies on an overnight trip, and suddenly encounter an insane traffic jam that extended a few kilometres.
Himalayan 450 On Mountain Twisties | XPulse And Tiger Comparo | Fuel Economy
zhlédnutí 15KPřed měsícem
Just how good is the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on twisty mountain roads? I try and find out while riding from Delhi to Kufri in Himachal Pradesh on an overnight trip with my friends in sweltering 40 degrees.
Project Himalayan 450 Gets Custom-Made Exhaust
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 2 měsíci
Can there be a project bike without a custom exhaust? When I started working on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 project bike, I knew it needed a new exhaust. The bike is so new in the market, that instead of buying something readily available, we had to sit and develop something for it. Here's a very first rough prototype of the exhaust developed by MNTB Craftsmen India Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-bas...
Angry Man With Stick Tries To Attack Dirt Bikers (Hindi Audio)
zhlédnutí 44KPřed 2 měsíci
Keep calm, de-escalate the situation and move on with your life. The motive of this video is not to make fun of the old man - his concern is legit, but his way of dealing with it extremely incorrect. Resorting to violence is never the answer, you can always try and diffuse the situation, reason it out and then just carry on with the rest of your day.
MX Store, Pune: Walkaround Of India's Only Premium Dirt Biking Store
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 měsíci
A retail store dedicated to high-end dirt biking equipment - yes, something like this actually exists in India. Here's a detailed walkaround of MX Store in Pune, run by my friend Vikram, a former rally driver and motorsports enthusiast, who now wants off-road enthusiasts in the country to have access to the best and the latest gear from across the world. The inventory at the store is something ...
Himalayan 450 Trail Ride: Stock Tyres Faster Than Knobbies?
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 měsíci
The Himalayan 450 is quickly replacing the XPulse 200 on the trails! We had 4 Kamet Whites among the 7 bikes that were on the trail. And it makes sense. The bike is just so versatile. You can easily hop on to one and go tour the country and then just go for that casual Sunday trail ride. We had a slightly fast run today, and this is a raw clip from our ride. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers
XPulse 200 With Tyre Mousse: Pune MX Store’s Bike Is Lighter, Faster, Louder
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 2 měsíci
An XPulse 200 build that probably costs the same as the bike itself. Vikram from MX Store in Pune has spared no expense when it comes to personalising his motorcycle according to his needs - trail riding. His bike is lighter and runs some trick components that he showcases in this video. Here’s a basic list of parts on the bike: Tyre mousse which makes the bike un-puncturable Ralco knobbies Exc...
Himalayan 450 Enduro Ride: Can It Handle Rocks?
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Himalayan 450 Enduro Ride: Can It Handle Rocks?
Himalayan 450 Rally With All The Mods Is One Quick Bike On Trails
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Himalayan 450 Rally With All The Mods Is One Quick Bike On Trails
Himalayan 450's Low-End Torque Delivery Improved With 49 Teeth Rear Sprocket
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Himalayan 450's Low-End Torque Delivery Improved With 49 Teeth Rear Sprocket
A Rally Racer Rode My Himalayan 450 Build: What He Thinks Of It
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A Rally Racer Rode My Himalayan 450 Build: What He Thinks Of It
Himalayan 450 Rally vs XPulse 200 Rally Sprint Race
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Himalayan 450 Rally vs XPulse 200 Rally Sprint Race
Himalayan 450 Rally vs XPulse 200 Time Trial Hot Lap On Dirt
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Himalayan 450 Rally vs XPulse 200 Time Trial Hot Lap On Dirt
Himalayan 450 Rally First Trail Ride With Performance Upgrades
zhlédnutí 49KPřed 4 měsíci
Himalayan 450 Rally First Trail Ride With Performance Upgrades
Himalayan 450 Rally Performance Mods: FuelX Pro Plus, Decat Pipe, Way2Speed Air Filter
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Himalayan 450 Rally Performance Mods: FuelX Pro Plus, Decat Pipe, Way2Speed Air Filter
Flogging Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 On A Motocross Track
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Flogging Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 On A Motocross Track
Himalayan 450 Gets Reise TorqR Fully Knobby Race-Spec Tyres
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Himalayan 450 Gets Reise TorqR Fully Knobby Race-Spec Tyres
Himalayan 450 Weight Reduction: Drop 11 kg By Spending Zero Money
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Himalayan 450 Weight Reduction: Drop 11 kg By Spending Zero Money
Project Himalayan 450 Rally Raid: Just A Fun Trail Ride
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Project Himalayan 450 Rally Raid: Just A Fun Trail Ride
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Ducati Desert X Price, EMI, Desmo Service Cost Breakdown
Ducati Desert X Trail Discussion: Who Is This Bike For?
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Ducati Desert X Trail Ride Impressions
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Ducati Desert X Trail Ride Impressions

Komentáře

  • @JH09SUMIT
    @JH09SUMIT Před 4 hodinami

    Come on Abhinav sir.. I used to watch you for your honest opinions.

  • @pcmishrikoti
    @pcmishrikoti Před 6 hodinami

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

  • @sungoku4916
    @sungoku4916 Před 6 hodinami

    😂😂

  • @sam1920
    @sam1920 Před 8 hodinami

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

  • @techguide57
    @techguide57 Před 8 hodinami

    Is that himalayan modified

  • @ajaguaar
    @ajaguaar Před 8 hodinami

    All three are at fault putting it on one person not possible first the Mercedes for getting off that way then the bus did not have the light working and lastly ecosport person they were not paying enough attention

  • @rawalsushant
    @rawalsushant Před 13 hodinami

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

    • @abhinavbhatt
      @abhinavbhatt Před 9 hodinami

      No timeline yet.

    • @rawalsushant
      @rawalsushant Před 9 hodinami

      @@abhinavbhatt my apologies i saw the entire video and saw that part. But thanks anyways for the updates.

  • @rijithxpulse2004vpro
    @rijithxpulse2004vpro Před 15 hodinami

    Comparing 400 cc with 200 cc .From this anyone can understand how terror xpulse is. Happy & proud to be the owner of xpulse.

  • @udaynm369
    @udaynm369 Před 15 hodinami

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

  • @user-hv1lc9nz3t
    @user-hv1lc9nz3t Před dnem

    awesome content brother Really Educational Btw How much did the rally seat cost you and what is its seats height?

    • @abhinavbhatt
      @abhinavbhatt Před dnem

      Seat height is 859 mm. Cost not revealed yet. This is a prototype.

  • @critterIMHO
    @critterIMHO Před dnem

    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.

  • @binitshrestha-df8qd

    Ns 200 का 155 km/ hr top speed and 450cc just 154

  • @Berlin2002-
    @Berlin2002- Před dnem

    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 😊

  • @aaronvarghese6955
    @aaronvarghese6955 Před dnem

    This or triumph scrambler 400x

  • @premswarooppaul1109

    It's not the right comparison as both bikes are poles apart.

  • @akhil1935
    @akhil1935 Před dnem

    Sounding like John Abraham in disguise 😊

  • @khajaamjid4898
    @khajaamjid4898 Před dnem

    Wonder how hes keeping this monster on trials and keeping on track .. Imagine when he rides actual trial bike 😮

  • @cr9299
    @cr9299 Před dnem

    Nice, this needs a lot of skills

  • @kamaleshramalingame3300

    I like the latest J series platform Bullet, Classic, Meteor, etc. I'm neither a fanboy nor a hater of RE. What I need to ask is, why did they build the RE Himalayan with this kind of frame instead of a user-friendly off-roader chassis? When we compare it with other premium and costlier off-road motorcycles in India, the Himalayan is an affordable option, except for the XPulse. So, what is the need to use this kind of chassis in an affordable adventure category motorcycle? For improving the adventure riding experience, they could have used a more advanced chassis with user-friendly characteristics. Despite the benefits, they can't deliver the motorcycle on time, which is understandable. However, they also can't deliver the OEM accessories on time. Even if we get them, they are too costly for customers to afford. Due to the unavailability of OEM accessories for the Himalayan, if a customer opts for external accessories for comfort, it could break the chassis and result in a hefty bill.

  • @ungalpunga
    @ungalpunga Před dnem

    Himalayan 450 has Showa suspsion with (SFF - Separate Fork Function) which means one fork is for damping and other fork is for rebound. This causes a light twist to the chassis and hence the extra stress in the right side of the chassis. If its is caused because of engine is stressed member, many other bikes before Himayan 450 have the engine as the stressed member, they dont break even after many years with crashguard etc. Ask yourself, if this is happening because of the torque of a bolt, chassis can snap on the left side as well. Howerver the chassis is breaking only on the right side.

  • @darkknight3377
    @darkknight3377 Před dnem

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

  • @pitsplaces
    @pitsplaces Před dnem

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

  • @austin1489
    @austin1489 Před dnem

    Is Himalayan 650 in the pipeline of RE ??

  • @irondrifter4702
    @irondrifter4702 Před dnem

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

  • @brookegan2945
    @brookegan2945 Před dnem

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

  • @alidohorizonte
    @alidohorizonte Před dnem

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

  • @Oldman.Roaming
    @Oldman.Roaming Před 2 dny

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

    • @flyingkiwi215
      @flyingkiwi215 Před dnem

      He’s only one person of the team. He’s not specialist on every part of the

    • @Oldman.Roaming
      @Oldman.Roaming Před 19 hodinami

      @@flyingkiwi215 gotcha

  • @Doxam_daily
    @Doxam_daily Před 2 dny

    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.

  • @sandeshdharne157
    @sandeshdharne157 Před 2 dny

    its always in the eyes😃

  • @da_Silentman
    @da_Silentman Před 2 dny

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

  • @ADHI222
    @ADHI222 Před 2 dny

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

    • @abhinavbhatt
      @abhinavbhatt Před 2 dny

      Yes. Yet to be launched.

    • @ADHI222
      @ADHI222 Před 2 dny

      @@abhinavbhatt oh nice that's wonderful

  • @arpanchamlingrai
    @arpanchamlingrai Před 2 dny

    The Man, The Myth, The Legend.

  • @6hozt99
    @6hozt99 Před 2 dny

    never wanted to say this out loud but I will do it today. Why don't you stand while going through rough patches? It really helps a LOT to control and maybe go a little bit faster to keep momentum. Saying from my experience. But would like to hear your opinion on this too.

    • @abhinavbhatt
      @abhinavbhatt Před 2 dny

      These were early days of off-road riding. I mostly ride standing up now.

  • @krishnamahatre8605
    @krishnamahatre8605 Před 2 dny

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

  • @avikhazarika
    @avikhazarika Před 2 dny

    I was always inspired by Adam with his amazing Riding skills and videos. Thanks Abhinav for making this the best 29minutes of the day. 🙌🏼

  • @avikhazarika
    @avikhazarika Před 2 dny

    4:27 Dude that was Scary. Great riding mate. 👏🏼

  • @abhijeetgyal
    @abhijeetgyal Před 2 dny

    Wow epic!two of my favorites in one frame👌👌👌

  • @AJ_NtTWrstl
    @AJ_NtTWrstl Před 2 dny

    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.

    • @flyingkiwi215
      @flyingkiwi215 Před dnem

      Why would you push it? Just fix the puncture as it’s got a centre stand already fitted.

    • @AJ_NtTWrstl
      @AJ_NtTWrstl Před dnem

      @@flyingkiwi215 fix the tube puncture by myself? you are out of your mind.

  • @mrtravelbuff
    @mrtravelbuff Před 2 dny

    Do share the himalayan 450 accessories

  • @PatchedBandit
    @PatchedBandit Před 2 dny

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

  • @Marcelo_FZ
    @Marcelo_FZ Před 2 dny

    Nice interview, Abhinav! Adam is a great guy with the "simple, light and reliable" mentality! I think personally you did the right questions so the chat was just as good as it could!

  • @Viruhemanth
    @Viruhemanth Před 2 dny

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

  • @timlubbers2884
    @timlubbers2884 Před 2 dny

    Outstanding!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @TheLibr4rian
    @TheLibr4rian Před 2 dny

    Do you recommend hard RE cases? I wander if it’s wise off road. Wouldn’t soft bags wouldn’t be more safe on trail?

    • @abhinavbhatt
      @abhinavbhatt Před 2 dny

      They are perfect if you are doing touring and encounter light off-roading or gravel roads. Soft bags for hard trails.

  • @thefastelephant94
    @thefastelephant94 Před 2 dny

    When does the Rally Exhaust come out?

    • @abhinavbhatt
      @abhinavbhatt Před 2 dny

      Arrow should start producing it soon but unlikely to make it to India. Wouldn't be under 50k.

  • @TheLibr4rian
    @TheLibr4rian Před 2 dny

    Great video. Very informative! Thanks a lot!

  • @brikfiend
    @brikfiend Před 2 dny

    Go cheap ,buy twice . . . .or . . . .

  • @SAMUELBENZ1357PETRAZONE

    I can see the grenadiers in the background 😂😂😂

    • @abhinavbhatt
      @abhinavbhatt Před 2 dny

      We were eyeing them for 4 days straight.

  • @ogasi1798
    @ogasi1798 Před 2 dny

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

  • @MargheritaLindsay-uw6jb

    that was a great interview they should have had you on the main stage as the interviewer you asked great questions and you got his name right and you were very respectful that other person was not good whoever he was