2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan | First Ride
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This week's First Ride, Chase is throwing a leg over Royal Enfield's option for low displacement adventure bikes with their 2022 Himalayan. With power numbers that are less than impressive will it be enough for him to have a good time on the road? Let's find out on this ROAD ONLY review!
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See "Itchy Boots" season 1....she rode one solo from India to Holland. Through the middle east, most of the 'stans except Afghanistan, Turkey, Greece, Russia and many more countries. All while loaded down with her gear, spare tires and parts & extra fuel packs. And given the availability, she does not ride tarmac....
It's a great channel!
I love Karmakaze Moto do check him out 🔥
RE should gift her new bikes whenever she asks as thanks for the amount of promotion and good word of mouth she gave the Himalayan and RE brand
I'm from India. I have a RE Himalayan and here in India, this bike is a rage 🔥🔥🔥. Have done 14k+ kms till now in a year and half. This bike is one hell of a machine. Plus, Royal Enfield makes aluminium panniers that you can get from the factory. It's not the best but it's VFM.
I recently bought the bike pre-owned 2017 model
I love this bike and you know what first owner also same name Varun
Nah
Won't find anything else for 5new
@@suhailppskhan867at how much price did you have bought that bike?
@@danyxhazard3200 1 lakh 10 thousand Rupees INR
Spent yesterday rallying one of these around my mates farm in Ireland. It handles like a 125 off road - meaning it is super easy to manoeuvre and I never felt it was going to fall. Up steep hills it has all the torque you need for a slow pull and downhill you can hop out of the saddle and control it like a mountain bike. Really, it's 10/10 and I collect my one in 20 days, I cannot wait.
Literally one of the most underrated motorcycles in the adventure bike space. I love mine and take it where most don't and it handles it surprisingly well. Ground clearance imo is its weakness while offroading.
Absolutely fantastic on getting a shot from riding beside, thank you! I’ve been planning on getting this bike for quite some time, and I appreciate the new review, hasn’t been a new one in a while. Great video!
Really good on road review. I love how hype you get when you like something and your honesty when you don't. I have the Scram 411 (the scrambler variant of the Himalayan) and I la la love it. Also she is skyline Blue, the most gorgeous color way.
I hope you get to take one out on dirt soon.
Good to see someone else has good to say about this budget bike. I bought one as my first road bikes and has been an awesome platform for what I’ve been building. Glad you actually went open-minded and not just say everything bad or shit on it before actually riding
I never thought that a bike which is from my country will be in your first ride video, i'm totally suprise. Thank you for reviewing it and sharing your thoughts about this bike... Always enjoy your first ride review, its helpful.. keep on doing it.. and take care..
Awesome! Loves those Royal Enfield's. Hopefully you can get your hands on the new super meteor. Keep up the good work!
An excellent assessment of the Himalayan on the highway. I've had my 2022 Himalayan a little over a year and have found it a perfect companion for rides like you've described, plus for the dirt and gravel mountain roads here in Central Pennsylvania. Those were the roads for which I bought this motorcycle.
As an older rider looking to downsize on weight it is a great choice. The Himalayan will take me anywhere I want to go. And I love the way it looks. It's a handsome motorcycle and looks great in my videos!
Excellent review as always. I bought 2021 model as a first adv bike and absolutely love it. Does well for commuting and is pretty great off road. The price was just right and the maintenance is so easy to do, excellent for backcountry repairs with it’s simplicity. Hold down the abs button for about 3-5 seconds to turn it off the rear only. Tho I wish it turned off front and rear. Power is low but great tractor like torque to get through obstacles. It’s a phenomenal machine, would highly recommend to anyone looking to get started in the adv world. Will be picking up a T7 in the future but will be keeping the RE, just such a fun bike to ride. I hope you’ll get a chance to take one off road in the future.
Thank you for this comment, I also have a T7 in my sights but I don’t have the skills off road and need a good middle ground to learn on. I’m contemplating waiting for the new 450 but unsure just yet and it depends on price
Sincerely, this is a great review. Maybe mostly because I can relate, like I always say I love me those indian bikes and am glad that Chase has experienced what we enjoy.
I was indeed wondering who was doing the shooting, the car team is doing a great job at capturing the bike in the most interesting states. Not to mension the rider's humour, funny and cosy, thanks.
What a great review! I love mine as well. Got a crazy deal on my ‘22 for $1k off due to the dealer getting their shipment late in the season. I was torn between the red/black and matte/gloss black. They had the black on black with the factory black hard cases already installed so it was a no-brainer for me. I live out in the western PA country and love exploring dirt farm and fire and roads and for that I feel it’s perfect! For me at least lol. I also agree with you opinion on the overall looks and the dash. Thanks for the great review and keep the awesome content coming! 😎
Great review! I own 2022 Himalayan in Thailand. The bike is great for potholes and cracks on Bangkok's poorly maintained (but working) city pavement. It is also great for cruising around Thailand's beautiful backroads.
Another great video! Love what you're doing on the channel and as someone passionate about bikes, it's cool to see that you're making solid content right in my backyard. Would love for meet-up at Pop's or a local Roswell/Milton ride.
Really appreciated your Highway breakdown and insight on use in the regular streets.
It helped me decide that this is the perfect bike for me. ❤ Thank you.
Love that you finally got to ride one and that u like it, wanted one for years but still trying to get enough money
I recently had my '21 Himmy brake calipers replaced (RE recall) and the brakes are now the best of any of the 15+ bikes I've owned over the past 50 years. Before the recall service the brakes were good, but now they're great. As you described, the Himmy is like a Russian tank, full of character, and feels like a good friend that will take you wherever you want to go!
OC it's great to see you giving RE some love. Great bikes hella reliable the Continental GT fits me like my old Yamaha, I almost got one just for that. Still might
I went from a Honda CBF1000 (basically a Honda version of a Suzuki Bandit 1250) to a Himalayan this past December, I had a test ride of the Himi at a Royal Enfield demo day in September and just couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards! You have captured it well in this video, despite being a "full size" bike in terms of ergonomics it still feels small and playful compared with other ADV bikes. I have yet to ride another Enfield but if the rest of the range is along these lines then they deserve the massive sales they're seeing these days. Unlike the Japanese and European brands, Enfield can get you a bike when you want it and dealerships aren't gouging customers due to lack of availability. Parts are cheap, fuel consumption is low and they're fun to ride and easy to maintain. Sure, top-end speed takes a hit but in a lot of the world 60mph is actually as fast as you need to go. Unfortunately I think due to the "quality" of the finish and general cheap components these bikes are a bit "disposable", but if you want to ride on a budget you could do a lot worse.
Also don't mess with the rear fender! It's there to do a job!
Wait for Himalayan 450 completely different beast.
I think this review is extremely useful to at least 60% of riders for this bike. I ride a KTM 890 adventure R and commute on it as well so the adv space is not JUST for off road. My bike does more City than country riding (unfortunately) but this is life! I get in the dirt when I can though! Great video!😊
The Royal Enfield just looks so retro, it's awesome. I'm tempted to pick one up as my first adventure bike, but alas, I'm a little too short to feel comfortable on it.
i don't want to give you advice, I just want to share I can only one-foot my bike. It took some time, and some mistakes, but I've gotten use to it and don't even think about it anymore.
If the height is preventing you from it, DEFINITELY check out the RE Scram 411! Completely based off the Himalayan but smaller and a lot more nimble, significantly sorter as well
man ....u r nooob.. i am 5.5 guy i ride more higher bikes comparing himalayans ..Himalayan is not the tallest one either ... think about riding a t700 or 1250 gs !! they r out of your reach
It won't ever be like a atk or xr but it's cheap solid n comfy
I'm 1,68m and I felt super comfortable on it. I'd say people way shorter would be able to ride without issues. It is a super low bike.
Thanks for the honest intelligent review. It's nice to hear somebody who actually gets the idea of the bike. I get sick of idiots who complain about the top speed. In Europe the average non motorway speed limit is 90 or 100kmph so it does that easily. Speed limits are limits not targets! This bike is perfect for what it is designed for. Speed junkies are always in such a hurry to get to the next place... As long as they don't take innocent folk with them I really don't care 😎
Good job Chase! I am a big fan of Royal Enfield! I love their business model and history!
The low horsepower makes sense because the roads in India are not good, and the traffic on them is wild. You can't speed up too much over there or you'll die.
However it does make their bikes more characterful to ride.
It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than to ride a fast bike slow.
If you can do Ladakh ride with a bike, that bike is a capable bike even for extreme off roading. And this bike was born in Ladakh. It's not fast, but it is capable of doing what a BMW GS1200 can do.
I've got the Rock Red (the red & black model) as my first bike in November of 2020. I have about 9500 miles on it so far and haven't regretted it at all.
You will love the adventure part of the bike as since its launch here in 2016, almost every adventurous guy in india is buying this to go on trips to leh, ladakh and other off roading trips every year. Their feedbacks and reviews are the reason RE could make the himalayan into this smooth and awesome bike that it is today.
OC: Get it Chase! Itchy Boots took one around the world. It is a very capable machine. And as it's so cheap you can mod it as much as you would like.
It's simple and timeless adv bike, I like to have this however I can't afford it yet here in Philippines.
This bike is meant for mix use as both offroad and city road bike. It's one of the best ADV bikes ive ridden.
I can't wait for the liquid cool version to come out.
Just picked up a red and black himalayan. Love it so far. A bit more power for higher speeds would be nice, but it's adequate for sure.
As an owner it’s kind of like my truck. I am curious what pipe was on it? Thanks!
Man I love this dude. Every motorcycles he ridden always puts smile on his face👌👌👌
I really enjoyed this review. Would love to see one taking it off-roading or trail riding...
I looked at this bike but got the Versys X300 instead. But I like it. This is a good review!
Broooo no wayyyy
I was just searching for a good himalayan ride reveiw and look who came with a video !! Noice
I dont know they released the newer version in America but it has the black cover for the instrument cluster, usb charging slot and new colours too
Great review bro. I never thought I’d see this.
Will do, brother!
What I use the Tripper Nav for is i set a destination to a country town I want to go to, if i spy a dirt road i will take it the Tripper will either navigate me out the end or tell me to turn around . I have found some really cool roads that way.
Thanks for the review! Picking mine up from Kustom Workz Royal Enfield of Buffalo, NY next Tuesday! May I ask, what I'd the brand of aftermarket slip on muffler? It sounded great!
Great Review! Fantastic Bike!
I've owned the 2022 matte black colour Himalayan. I could bravely say it's one of the best torquey off road machine ever after I've ridden 500m of filthy offroad in a non stop stretch without shifting often.
Amazing review 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Great review, nice.
Glad you mentioned the surprisingly noticeable rear brake. Coming from the Harley world its nice having a bike with one you can actually feel lmao
I’ve been between this and a KTM 390 adventure. Almost bought the KTM yesterday but this Himalayan keeps creeping into my mind. Also 8k OTD for the KTM Vs a lightly used RE for 4-4500 is a factor. Great review but made my decision harder
I love the old school look of it. If I was in the market for an adv bike, I'd probably choose between this or the klr650
The biggest USP of the current Himalayan is it's suspension set up. That and its ground clearance. Having done the Ladakh circuit (Himalayas) on the Himalayan, I'd say it's basically a go anywhere do anything motorcycle as long as you don't ask anything extreme from it. It is not a canyon carver, nor is it a hard-core dune-blasting, cliff-jumping off-roader. You can carry highway speeds (in India atleast) comfortably on this, and you can point it at the gnarliest, slushiest, loose-gravel roads and it'll trundle along with ease. The braking issues seem to stem from the tyres more than the brake pads. A quick change into better rubber fixed the braking issue on the Himalayan I was riding. There are some issues to look out for in the current gen Himalayan. Hoping that they get fixed in the upcoming 450 model.
if getting panniers i'd reck Moskomoto, seem to be the fav for soft luggage in the adv community. (at least in the RTW circle i've seen it a fair bit)
It’s more of a survival bike than anything. Low tech always, works every time, and you can load it up with gear and it will do what ever you ask of it. Plus it looks post apocalyptic! All at a price that is affordable.
90% of my miles are NA Interstate, 70-80 mph. If it weren't for that, I would have wholeheartedly gotten a Himalayan.
I have hopes for the Himalayan 450.
Even though I started out learning on enduros/dual sports, I'm not too heavily into adventure-bikes. Maybe I was traumatized by a co-worker's Teneré I borrowed back in the day and then had to balance on my tippy-toes at every red light I encountered - despite my height of 5'10''... :D In any case: I love the fact that bikes like the Himalayan exist - just like some of the other RE-models, it seems like a throwback to simpler designs but updated with more modern requirements in mind. I really appreciate the fact that it doesn't try to look super modern - I've always preferred motorcycles that had a more timeless look about them. And I think the Himalayan fits the bill visually as it reminds me of very early ADVs like the OG BMW GS or the early XT600/660 Tenerés.
All that said and keeping in mind what market it was initially made for: It really could use a bit more power. I think if they either squeezed another 10hp or so out of its current engine or put their ~50hp inline-two into this one, it would make the bike a hell of a lot more attractive. I'm going to get insanely creative and suggest the name "Super Himalayan".
I think im sold.... im pretty sure this is one of the coolest little dash! I love the look reminds me kinda of the old school ww2 bikes.... and as for the thousand sub comment... the hell?! Lol 😂
Did not expect a RE in your channel 😆 Can you review the Interceptor please? Would like to see that in your channel. 🙏
I second this.
Really nice to see all these affordable motorcycles coming out. Royal Enfield and CFMoto are on a roll. The Big 4 really should start taking notice.
What's that exhaust if anyone knows please tell
Btw this bike is awesome my brother owns a 2018 himalayan and I recently bought my scram411 both of these bikes are superbly terrific 💯
You create a nice interaction even through the video bro love your videos
Now about the exhaust which one is that???
Such an amazing looking bike. If they put a 650 in this, i'd buy it.
Sounds amazing!!!!!! what exhaust is this??
OC: Gotta like that Chase's taste in bikes has changed so much from the start of ChaseOn2Wheels. From sportbikes to naked bikes to liking cruisers thru Beau's insistence and now into ADV bikes also because Beau bought a Triumph Tiger.
I love how much he’s grown.
Here in Nevada, you can get the Pine Green for $4,000 (sticker price). Been really tempting.
5,700.00 out the door at BMW eurocycle Vegas.
7K here, which is a ripoff! better off with the KLR650
I have the same one! My first 🖤
You should also try to get a first ride on a scram 411. I personally like the way it looks better for scooting around town than the hymalayan
I really hope he does as well
The smaller front tire makes it a bit more road biased too. So, it’s objectively more maneuverable in the city.
I love this tanky himalayan 😍
I am going to wait for the new engine of RE himalayan hope the bump in Power. and little less vibration.
Chase you should review the new super meteor 650 from royal Enfield.
Still love my klr, but I do like these aswell,had there been a dealer around me when I was shopping I may have gotten one. There one down side to them is in travel loaded,lots of steep hills at highway speeds and some pretty good off-road so ground clearance was a need.still dig the shit out of the RE bikes.
I've been on a Himalayan and it feels so good and comfortable and my feet can touch the ground and its confidence inspiring ,,, i sat on a Scram 411 thought it was gonna be light weight but dang it was heavy man like so uncomfortable
i really didn't feel comfortable at all .there was a reason ,,, the scram was short and the himalayan was Tall ,,, so on the himalayan the weight on the top is light and its kind of flick able the top end weight is light ,,, but scram is not like that ,,, its short and can feel the weight
But the ktm adventure i wanna try one
I sold my 2014 Indian Vintage (bought new) and went to a 2022 Himy with panniers. Smiles per mile are on par without the hours and hours of polishing. Guess Im just getting old.
The white nav display feel out of position because it was a second though for RE and has to be installed as an add-on
Hi,
Please make first ride video with Honda CB500x.
Thanks!
That can LOL! Did they install colored bolts and led underlights too?
On this version, the headlamp is fixed, aiming straight forward, to the frame. It doesn't turn in the direction the handlebar is turned.
Yes.... Normal for the Himalayan!
You have to press the ABS button for exactly 5 seconds and let go to turn it off. Also the engine should be off with the dash on.
Hi
can you please help me with the brand name of the exhaust? It sounds so sweet. I am not able to figure out the brand. Thanks
I'd love to buy one, but with the nearest Royal Enfield dealership being out of state for me. I had to go with a modded Dual Sport Dirt bikes for my first bike.
Hey John, looking at the models here in Vegas and a gentleman drove in from Royal Enfield in Boston. He was riding through back to San Diego. He was riding the classic 350 signals. Dude was a die hard. 3000 miles.
Looking out for your review about RE Hunter 350 out on the highway.
I noticed that this bike has complete exhaust system modified. Do you know why catalyst has been removed? Here in Argentina we are dealing with cilinder issues in BS6 models probably because high temperature. Many users thing that catalyst in this model could be root cause. Do you have any opinion on this? Thanks
How tall are you? I didn't catch it in the video. I am 5'7" just curious if I could flat foot it (noob here). Thank you for the review!
Legendary
Did the dealer have any Euro 5 Himalayans yet as they are starting to be sold in the US.... That image of the Red and Black one you used is a Euro 5.
Speed wise your still faster that 99% of how most people pull away at the lights or on to the freeway... well most of the time.
This bike excels in mountain
11:45 just keep it pressed for 5 sec.
What's the mpg on red revs / highway?
26:47...or just a mud guard for rear shock. That thing is naked!
check out the other bikes in RE's lineup...
I'd have get some black exhaust wrap
Take this baby beast to off-road and I am sure this will not disappoint you. ❤
we want a first ride review of the CB500X (honda)
just got my wife one the break in period is a little on the excessive side valve adjustment at 300 miles and every aervice
It's not an adjust its a check and usually they don't need adjustment. All bikes epically single cylinder thumpers should have the vales checked by their owners. It's a really simple process!
Finally!
Wish I have my own hima 🖤👌
Won't lie. Their styling is on point. Kinda dig it.
But still. I'm a cruiser boy. So i'm passing on it.
You should search for new cruiser from RE. Super meteor 650
The RE Himalayan looks like those old Range Rovers/Land Rovers.
They're comfy. Only a Atk or xr is better off-road bit not as comfy. Klr heavy to
nice if had kick starer on it
PATRICKKKKKK!!!❤
Official off-road bike of India
Call it a Himalayan, but him a'sittin' on it most of the time.
OK. OK, fine. What makes me shy away from this motorcycle is this: Its lack of power and only five gears. It's not bad at all for what it is, especially, especially considering the price. However, if Royal Enfield made the same platform with their 650 P-twin and six gears, I'd be looking at it with a lot more consideration. I like the look of it more than the INT 650, I like the dash more, and on down the list. And although I don't leave the pavement often, this would be a better option for when I do -- plus when I do, it's miles and miles away from home, so highway performance means I could get there and back without having to take so many back roads. Granted, it cruises at 70 well enough, but if that were 10 or so horsepower more and another gear, it would be a lot more confidence for the task.
Himalayan 450 and 650 could be inline in next few years
The coolest adv I think so far is the Yamaha Tenere 700, but budget wise, for a small bike would be either the ktm 390 adventure or Honda 300 rallye
KTMs are super unreliable
@@aono335 blah blah blah, every bike company has issues, truth is the long ownership reviews of the 390 so far have been solid
@@TheSherminater Then how come the Himalayan is selling much more than the KTM and the Himalayan is proven solid reliable machine and look wise the KTM and the Honda comes nowhere near the Himalayan and it costs a lot less than the other two bikes!
That being said, KTM is still unreliable