2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan BS4 - Detailed Review & Road Test
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan has always been an interesting curiosity - an itch that I’ve been wanting to scratch for quite some time. However, with a barrage of complaints about its inferior build, rusty parts and reliability issues, the bike was rapidly slipping into the territory of becoming a laughable meme for misplaced ambition.
Come 2018 and Royal Enfield finally seems to have felt the rising anguish as they’ve rolled up their sleeves and set about seeking redemption. And redemption here comes in the form of a new & improved package that is complete with a BS4 compliant engine coupled with promises of improved reliability and refinement.
Only time will tell if the not-so-new Himalayan manages to fulfill its once enormous potential or if this turns out to be yet another hail mary from Royal Enfield that misses the mark by a mountainous mile.
For the time being though, come join me as a I take the granite black version of the 2018 Himalayan out for a spin and put it through the paces of Bangalore’s roads which these days often resemble the beaten path.
Hope you enjoyed the video and be sure to check out the channel for more such content!
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The Savant Life is it only good for off roading or can be used for normal roads.??
Kya bay English tho bilkul foreigners kay jaisay bool raha hai bay..tu....kaha say sikha bay tu....
Comments on the ABS version?
Bro i like u r video and explanation and as if u said i m not going to use it daily but so many ppls are telling tht the parts of these bike is worse and even u also told this in video so if v use it daily or using it roughly does it cause any to the parTs of the bike or any thing ll be happened to the bike pls tell me i was in love with this bike and after listen all these rumors i felt so sad pls tell shld i buy this bike or not and is the parts is worse
R u in Banglore?
I think itchy boots, you tube site has proved beyond any doubt whatever the Himalayan is a very very reliable adventure motor bike.For the price nothing comes anywhere near.
Super nice to see. Hello from France. I just came back from a tour in southern india. All i found to rent, 4 the few days i spent in gOa where rusty Enfield 350 and Yamaha FZ with no brakes, no supsension, an often no rear mirrors (great fun !!!). And i chose the last.
So it's my dream to ride an Himalayan in Bangalore or Pudducherry or Mauraï. Nice you caught the idea of a ballad in the streets.!
Haha - thanks man! Hope you have better luck with your biking expeditions in India the next time around.
Everyone is an offroader in Mumbai :P
Hahaha - thanks bud!
Shocked to see my city with such low traffic😂
Dude you're driving is amazing I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I can't even count the number close calls you had you are a pro I like the bike I like your video in my country with taxes brand new about 7000 dollars good deal maybe soon I'll look at 1 and go for a ride.
You speak very well, thumbs up mate. Keep it up! The very first review having a viewer satisfaction. Why? Because of your accent. You keep us in trail of listening and understanding without misleading word nor words cause by the native tongue.
Thanks bud!
I love the way you talk.. Such a nice explanation... Love you...
Think you have a fan boy 😉
Finally 😍... new video 🔥new bike🔥 best review 😍 Amazing presentation 🔥
This is what I wanted 💕 going for Himalayan this time..
I have to disagree with your comment about the Himalayan's unsuitability for daily commuting. I ride a Duke 200 (and am thoroughly spoilt by its light weight and overall character) but whenever I have ridden the Himalayan, I have found it to be a good all rounder. That means it is suitable for commuting too because of its neutral handling characteristics. The weight is also carried low down in the frame so the bulk is manageable. The turning radius (at least on the BS3 version) appeared to be shorter than that of my Duke and that helps a lot on packed metropolitan roads. Also, did you check if the rear shock is adjustable for preload? I think it should be. In any case the monoshock is mounted via linkages so the rear suspension does not bottom out easily.
FodderRev right himalayan is adv tourer so riding posture is comfortable and is suitable for daily commute as well. But engine geta heated up in traffic in city so it makes Himalayan a bit less non daily commuter, but hey make a 350 himalyan and you can get a perfect daily commuter
Anything & Everything I didn't find the heat to be a problem. That's probably because the first bike I rode was a cast iron Bullet. Those heat up quite a bit. Whenever I rode a Himalayan I would always shift gears at 6000 rpm. Now that heats up the engine quite a bit. Putting the UCE 350 engine in the Himalayan would be a bad idea. That bike needs more power and torque, not less.
@@twistednemo is it nimble and easy to maneuverable on jam-packed road at peak hours crossing between cars?
@@hammerfall6666 Yes, quite easy for a bike that weighs 191 kg wet. Much easier than any Bullet made by RE today. You don't feel as if it is that heavy.
I don't watch your videos to know about bikes but to hear your way of talking!!
Well that's a little creepy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Brilliant that’s the first road test that I’ve seen that someone has give it some beans, quite impressed how it picks up.i wouldn’t mind one of these in the garage for just playing about on.its always fun when you have limited power to try and get the best out of them 👍🇬🇧
Any one from Kerala can go for Himalayan eyes closed because we generally don't have to look beyond our roads for an "Offoad"ish experience!!!!
Yeah
In Bihar we have dirt tracks.
The way you were Speeding that too on Bangalore gave me chills...
Good review anyway
I guess Impulse was the first Indian off road bike. .😋😋
Impulse was off road...Himalyan is Adventure tourer
Impulse is great bike but lacks 300 cc engine, I had it
Yeah, keep guessing
Absolutely this guy doesn't know riding look @ the way his acceleration method
I guess there is a huge diff between off road and adventure tourer bike..
I really enjoyed your video. I have never been to India and watching the footage of you driving through the city streets was really an eye-opening experience.
u vlog really good, never seen an indian dude vlog so fluently in english before and u were so good at what u were doing... u should keep vloging on bikes, it might take u to something bigger...
That bike sure is a head turner.❤
thank you for the review bro was waiting for it a long long time
don worry, in some places the regular Indian road is equivalent to off Road...
and they ride through shit runoff in the streets.
First that's a great review. The bike looks really awesome and perfect for adventures. But Ohmy God, coming from Canada those roads would scare the hell out of me.i don't think you stopped more than once, and everyone and everything is going everywhere all at once with no noticable predetermined traffic pattern!!!😮 And cows! Omg.
wow if u think this road is dangerous than come to our city you will feel like your driving in hell
Welcome 🙏 to India
You reviews ok. Your advantage : language. You don't seem to reply to comments. Your reviews: Partially agreed.
I love this review , very nice
Cool bro. I really love ur review videos. 😀. Your Honest reviews helps people to decide whether to buy the bike or not based on their requirement
'Couple of dogs doing unmentionable things'!!.. haha,
Lolzz..
Have been following u for some time now and I must admit, i really love your channel's content and your way of explaining things is really detailed and professional!!..
I too have heard some positive reviews about the new Himalayan..
Your channel will go a long, long way!!...
this man can make u purchase any bike..
The advantage is its simplicity - this is what makes it a great ride for world travel - where relatively unskilled mechanics can work on it. The EU made adventure bikes are full of so many 'bells and whistles' it makes it less likely you will find a repairer in the global back roads.
You don't want ABS on sand or gravel roads either, so being able to switch it off would be good. Make it better, RE, but not more complicated
Considering the road situation in namma ooru, they RE should consider making 'Bangalorean' which should tackle our roads while keeping us comfortable at the same time.
I can't afford this bike! And hell no! I wouldn't spend 2 lakh on a two wheeler ever in my life. But you man, made me watch the whole 13 minute video without pausing. Wishing you great success in the vlog/ auto vlog scene in CZcams. Cheers 😀
Ashwin Ravishankar get a duke 390 or a z650 and that will give performance car like performance for the fraction of its(sports car) price.
The bike is definitely worth the 2 lakhs.
Rohan Rayakar Yes, unlike other RES😂. The price is justified.
Well I was like you when I was young but then I got it it is fun
Good review bro
Traffic in your area is fascinating to me; it’s controlled chaos!
you look badass on it hell yea
You'll find amazing roads for off roading in Mathikere , Hebbal and Nagshethalli in Bangalore 😂😂
I'm in such a big predicament! I've been contemplating to buy this beautify but at the same time I get a conflicting thought that it's underpowered. Don't know whether to go for it or wait for KTM adventure 390!
If you can wait for about 7-8 months or more, you should wait.
Thank you for your review!
Excellent Review !!!
Nicely narrated
That underground rail starting on the middle of the road is crazy dangerous
I am from Himachal Pradesh........believe me this bike is the best.......✌️
Very informative video as well writeup 👍
I love your signature style professional ride... Himalayan best fit for you... awesome.
Do make a video on Royal Enfield Stealth Black 500
I thought my Himalayan was massive until i saw a Triumph Tiger. Talk about feeling inadequate haha! But the Tiger is too big for my taste. I have a build of an IT worker and i wont pick up a Tiger if it fell over!
Great review and thanks for the insight on the choice. But what if you aren't sure if you're going to be off roading??
Is a beautiful Motorcycle, is the Land Rover, convert in motorcycle, great work . 👍🏽
Excellent review! The NA BS4 has ABS.
I knew it was JP nagar 💗
Thx Bro.... Do you know where I can get mobile holder and charge, saddlebags, protector bar and other accesories for himalayan in bangalore?
Can this be riden in city comfortably?
Love your review, but wow...I could never drive those streets! My RE CLassic 500 and I would be scared to death! LOL! Excellent video!
Thanks man - that's how we gotta roll here in India 😉
Thing that annoy me is a price tag that is way too high than quality of the product.
Give me a 2Lakh Himalayan but assure me that i wont have to visit mechanic often. Why do you do that RE.
You got most beautiful product from indian two wheeler market. Understan your responsibility. Honesty if the Slogan is made like a Gun and you are giving us desi katta mr. Sid Lal
JP always stands for Jai Prakash. Always.
Jaya
SUVOJIT MAITY Jai - Jaya, to-may-to - to-mah-to.
The subscriber near the end of the video will never reach Goa. 😂
Price?
I'm a RE 350 classic bike owner, RE has no control on dealership, delars like CVS Motors are looting RE customers, they go to the level where they damage their own bikes to make extra money. Its all about money, its not about bullet anymore. Service team in CVS Motors damage your bike to make profits.
Nice to see Sarakki cross in ur vlog
May I know the Mileage please
Wow! JP nagar has developed so much. Very funny that you had to search for bad roads in Bangalore.😁
JP Nagar was always quite decently developed but now it has become very commercial.
We need a new Moto
Develop in India , by Indians and also make in India..
#developInIndia
nice video.
and which gloves are those? they look goood.
Awesome slang bro. Iam planning to buy himalayan abs version but a iam worried about vibrations. Can you help
Excellent photo....
I can't watch this, do you drive a car the same way? gas on, gas off, gas on gas off....drive me crazy
Chip right bro that's really weird the way he's riding
Hahahaha these two stupid noobs
What about the vibrations while riding it does it have any or it’s been taken care of of?
What is difference between royal enfield himalya sleet and himalyan other models pls explain
No difference they just give you Jerry cans attached and some custom paint job in Himalayan Sleet
oh bro you stay near my place!!! JP Nagar
do some Kannada impersonation I love it
Mast hai bhai 😍😍😎
Superb Bro😘😘👌👌👍👍
How tall are you?
Are there no speed limits in Bangalore??? You drive like a madman!
Awsomebike ...
Trust only dudes check out the bikes.
I just don't understand why it's so hard for Indian manufacturers to get ABS & FI. It's not that hard. If you have an inputs on this Azlan, please let me know. It's kind of puzzling.
ujwal rajan most buyers are price conscious... Abs and fi adds to overall price. Even when honda cbr 250 was launched lots of people were buying non abs version.
Which color is sexier ?
the bike means Vibration, Vibration and Only Vibration
Your sytle is like harsha bogle
Lovely
What you guys think of mahindra thar as for reliability. I know it had nothing to do with bikes. We have roxor and don't know much about thar
Waiting for an interceptor review
That was Kanakpura road right? Around gubbalala gate . I used to take that route for Mylasandra
what camera do you use ?
What is the minimum height to ride the bike..(front foot) of leg is also grt.. Can anyone say whats the minimum height to ride this bike
your accent.. bit diffrent..how many years abroad india? by the way..goof video.. im planning to get the bike soon next month. cheers
How about service intervals?
Didnt mention about gear shifting. Has it improved?
Delta3068 gear shifts are smooth. I own a BS4 Himalayan and its a great bike.
What bike are you having yourself bro?
Sir is it worth to buy ....?
Savant Bhai. What about the heating issues in slow moving traffic? #bengaluru_traffic
does it do better in city roads
please road test of Hero xtream 200R
Heya! What gloves are those? Could you post a link?
It's in the description - check it out.
Would be attacked with corrosion in a English winter with the salt on the roads. Needs stainless steel fasteners and rear shock ,plus stainless spokes.
What's the mileage?
yaar gaadi rok k ek close view v dikha dete
Can u share the jacket details which you wear in this video it looks stylish 🤩👍
Thanks man - it's a Zara jacket that I bought almost 10 years ago from Singapore.
In kerala you can blindly go for this bike for daily commute
Abs missing ?
Here is the thing ....for the SAME amount of casting and materials and machine work> Something MUCH more capable COULD roll off the production line....no? If that is truth? How does THAT affect your judgment?