Royal Enfield Himalayan /
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2018
- After riding the Royal Enfield Himalayan in the Basque Country adventure, @motogeo brings you the review of this low-powered and low-priced, adventure machine.
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Motorcycle: Royal Enfield Himalayan www.motogeo.com/7fjc
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► Jacket: Alpinestars Yokohama Drystar Jacket www.motogeo.com/1wjg
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► Rain Jacket: Alpinestars RJ-5 Rain Jacket www.motogeo.com/a3j4
► Helmet: Arai XD-4 www.motogeo.com/vxcu
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Simple, low cost mule of a bike, great for back road adventures, I think Royal Enfield should be applauded for what they've done here. More bikes like this please! Keep it simple, keep it affordable, more bikers, more happy people!
Leuff exactly , this motorcycle is example that we can have fun with small engines too
Drz400 or the himalayan?
@@tharalalnun4364 bring back the dr350se even had a 6 speed box
I heard they are developing RE Himalayan 600cc Scrambler version
@@tharalalnun4364 I've got a DRZ400S, not impressed with it as it's too bloody high and heavy off road. It's been sat at the back of the garage for the last four years. The Himalayan with it's lower seat height looks to be the bike I should have got in the first place.
5:10 its not a tank guard. Its a frame to mount fuel cans/ bags etc. It has screw holes to attach things to it. 6:27 visor can be adjusted little.
good review though.. :)
TheHoolabalooga exactly those two things came to my mind while watching this video. I am a proud owner of Himalayan for the past 3 years... and I love it. 😍
'Itchy Boots' Noraly has fuel tanks mounted to the bars. Needed them while in the 'Stans', where questionable fuel was sold by the bucket,... from a backyard shed.
@@Blogengezer I know
CFR - 250 always a good option for off road riding...RE - H no way near to that
After many years of not having Motorcycle this will be my new motorcycle, good summary, thank you!
you gonna love it
Good luck mate, I own one, sleet colour variant.
Last month five new colour variants are launched in India with brand new BS6 engine. Torque and power remains the same!
Hi
12000 miles on mine in the last 6 months. Dry head bearings at first service. Otherwise I've found it to be an exceptional machine and travel bike.
Do you have the BS4 or BS3 version? I was wondering about the reliability problems RE had a few years back (and still have?).
@@Keilnoth yeah it's a bs4. I don't hear of many problems with these export bikes.
l have the export bs3 and havent had an issue with it
Hey Nathan, when are you going to give us an update on your Himalayan? 12,000 miles in 6 months is a ton of riding!
David Skogley Well I've just finished my coast to coast across the US on it so I'm now up to 15600 miles! Perfect travel and trail machine, a bit steady on the uphill climbs into the wind, but no issue with reliability. In a short snippet of riding, possibly a bit like this video review, it's easy to find fault with performance etc, but over the duration of an extended ride you really grasp what an excellent piece of design the bike is. Low seat height and mass means you can ride solo up sandy remote trails without excess fear of getting stuck, whilst being able to mount luggage on front racks is a revelation for keeping the bike balanced. The bike makes more sense the more miles you do on it.
Much much much better than most Indian reviews on Himalayan.
Yeah most of.our reviewers get excited.u know these things should.come.naturally
True. Indian reviews talk about lot of bullshit small details in a same tone.
Rohit Shinde I don’t want to offend anyone but a lot of reviewers in India don’t have any perspective in comparison to much more expensive bikes that are riden in Europe or the states. They either think the Himalayan is a Motorcross bike or the holy grail of biking. (I love the bike for its value and looks/style)
most of them base their reviews on the numbers on papers... not worth any value.
Its Feb 2020 now and we now know that Royal Enfield have CONQUERED THE WORLD
I am now 60 and have decided to buy my first bike, after a few weeks browsing the internet to see what was relevant I have decided to buy a RE Himalayan, I live near the army training area of Salisbury Plain so plenty of dirt / gravel roads for weekend fun rides. My local RE dealer told me that RE's new owners, who are bikers at heart, listened to what the public wanted from an adventure bike - light weight simple dependable and low cost, the 2 models I have looked at seemed well designed and well built.
A great, no nonsense review. Sensibly reviewed by someone who knows their stuff, and understands the thinking behind the design. Bravo! And well done.
Hello there I am Ujjwal pradhan from Sikkim a small Himalayan state in the North Easte India and I am a royal Enfield Himalayan rider since 2017 and have ridden about 17000 km on it in the Himalayan ranges across Nepal ,Bhutan and India and it is amazing bike it has taken me to breath taking places with a view and never let me down ,much love for the Royal Enfield Himalayan all around the world ❤️ #royalenfield #himalayan
Perfect fire road thrash machine for that price. Hopefully the reliability turns out to be decent. Kudos to RE for bringing this bike to the US!
Its reliability is terrible, i must say. Some guys even had ended up with broken chassis. Do some research about it you can see that.
had mine nearly 2 years now without fault. if you did some research you would know that the bikes that had cracked frames were due to people riding them like a moto cross bike and not as an adventure bike as intended
Sarah Dell bs4 version is better they have fixed many problems
@@ajoanil220 is a Bad Rider. Machine is not at fault.
@@bjorn1583 my friend has an early bs3 version (with carburetor). He is facing so many issues from the initial days of the purchase like stator coil burning (the bike will not start after this, and you have to move the bike with your own horse power), hard clutch, leaked fuel lid (just check the fuel lid of a bs4/bs3 himalayan , you can see the gasoline drops at the keyhole), electrical failure , etc. the problamatic journey continues lol.
Guys, this is the best most comprehensive review of the himalayan I have seen on the interweb. And I have been doing a lot. Well done. Keep it up. My Himalayan is now on its way. Can't wait. Cheers
The metal frame around the tank is for holding fuel and water jerry cans or small bag panniers designed specifically for this bike
the birds gave their review also! lol
It's cheap cheap
Grant Nicholson 😂
lol. They are tweeting.
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Damn this is one of the perfect review of the Himalayan! I have owned the bike for more than a year now and I can assure you that whatever is said in this video is on point! 🙌🏻
Keep it up bro! 🔥
It's indeed a value for money machine considering the price factor.iam a proud owner too.For smooth soundless engine i use Motul-300V-15W50 and an NGK iridium plug.Also K&N air filter gives it a boost in power.
if you can get hold of one get the genuine off road exhaust for better engine response (and much better engine sound)
The most tactful review ever👌, loved it 👍
Thais Is my bike !!! I have a two months and i realy hapy , thank you forma this review .
R.I.P english💀
@@immabeasttt1874 I understood it perfectly fine.
@@matthewpiper4328 I did to and English is not my native language.
it is adjustable.the windscreen has 2 adjustable positions.look closely at the bracket that holds the screen.it requires you to remove the screws.not adjustable on the fly.
I have the father of all Enfield I have an old 1962 Enfield that leaks oil and sound awesome with the bid gas tank
The best review I've seen about this bike. Love it
Really solid honest review. Thanks
Wow that IS cheap. For comparison, Suzuki's website says the DRZ400S starts at $6700 and the DR650 starts at 6500. The Himalayan is available at 4500. As far as brand new adv/dual sport bikes go, the RE is cheaper than even the 250's and is apparently doing pretty well in aus
It cost only 2500USD in India 😄
Must be nice. Oh wait, the price of every other bike in India?.....
@@patw9175 other bikes apart of Indian brand costs almost twice or trice(thnx to our government policy)
Ex. BMW GS 310 costs around 6000 USD in India
@@8080408729a that's a bummer. In any case, at least Royal Enfield is improving markedly! I hear that this bike has been pretty reliable in the time it's been sold in Australia
@@patw9175 relaible...hell yes....used by Indian military since ages..
Can bear extrem heat of desert & extreme cold of Himalaya at the same time..
Great review, thanks. I own one and really enjoy it. Fun to ride and a complete antidote to modern super-quick bikes. Very cheap to run too.
what a wholesome review!
good job mate
AMAZING amazing review... loved all the aspect you covered.. that i've never heard from others reviewers ... nice job mate ..
real awesome video. well edited and awesome review. think i might buy this
Excellent review. This is the best among many I have seen.
I've put just over 1000 miles on mine since early July. As a bigger rider at 6' 280 lbs it is just a little on the low power side for street use for me. It does well on secondary roads up to 55 mph, but pushing freeway speeds is tough on it. It's great on dirt roads and does really shine off-road. I've been getting about 68 mpg as it is breaking in and I'm quite happy with that. I personally wish there was a slightly wider wind screen as with a 52" chest, I get a bit of buffet on both shoulders. Someone who's closer to 5'6 to 5'8 and 220 or less in weight, it'd be ideal. Makes good in commuting in town as well and I'm finding that running Shell Premium does garner a bit of extra power and smooth running. With that kind of mpg it is worth putting the slightly more expensive gas in it. I have the optional Panniers installed and each holds about 3 gallons of gear. I can fit about grocery bags in them with my rain gear and necessaries bag and a couple cooler cups for keeping a drink cold. I think their assessment is right on and I'd certainly recommend it.
Very helpful Scott, thank you!
Scott McNeal the windscreen is slightly adjustable with the top fasteners.
Slightly bigger and slightly tinted screen from Hitchcocks 👍🏻
Very enjoyable and informative video! Seems like a good, well-designed bike. I took one for a short ride a couple of months ago and liked it. Even did a bit on the local Autobahn. I agree the engine is quite loud though, although I figured it just wasn't run in yet. Thanks!
Great review. Thanks mate 👍
Have been riding it for almost 4 months now... far more aggressively than new bikes should be ideally.
BUT I have no complaints ... this bike.. for the price I paid.. performs brilliantly & I always recommend it to anyone willing to inquire.
does it have reliability issue?
Absolutely man i have ridden it for around 3500kms in a month and one week.I also hv taken it for around 1200kms long trip in 3 days,no issues whatsoever.Follow my channel and see the videos on Himalayan Abs 2019 model
Most sorted review of Himalayan so far....thumbs up
Great review, great bike !! Thanks
That thing looks COOL AF!
I will give u a thumbs up on ur honest review abt the bike.. I totally agree with u as I own a Himalayan... Guys planning or thinking to buy it..go for it. ..its worth it's price ..
Very good thorough, informative review, thanks very much. 👍
Great review
Fantastic, thanks for the review and the incentive to go off road
lovely scenery
Great Review , Sir . Definitely gonna buy it in near future. Love from India 🇮🇳
Nice review! Essentials covered in short span 🙏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
The perfect bike to take with me on the truck on my road trip to Indonesia !
A really good review, you covered it all. Sounds like a good workhorse bike and good price.
Beautiful territory
Nice video 👌
great review , one of the most honest bike reviews iv seen, I guess Ducati Scrambler must be a sponsor and your paid to plug them.( Yes I did own a Scrambler as well ) Do more of these and you have won me over mate.
Perfect review
I love the idea of this bike! Would love to see one with just a touch more power and better front brakes. It looks like a fantastic option for country roads or hitting the state game land roads here in the states.
Great video, i live there and intend to get my future bike, nice to see it where is go to live :)
Nice review
Awesome ridding gear.
Good vídeo. First time himalayan in professional hands
I have been looking to getting back into riding for some while now and recently discovered the Himalayan. My history with bikes goes back to the sixties when I had Triumphs and BSA so I am very old school and doing doing my own maintenance and repairs were normal at that time. The Himalayan suits my needs very well as I am on a limited budget, simple, economical, able to self maintain and inexpensive to buy and at my age I found it difficult to find something to suit my seniority, crotch rockets and custom bikes are not my thing now but last Friday I went and did a deal on an ex demonstrator and am really looking forward to swinging my leg over the saddle once more and do some of the tours I always promised myself but never had the time before. Next summer I plan to visit the Arctic circle and I am grateful to Royal Enfield for coming up with this little gem. I must get my copy of zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance out again! Happy Days.
I advise you to get the audible version of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance narrated by Michael Kramer and listen to it on the road. Your journey will be fulfilling. I have done it on a 16 hour ride.
That's the spirit! 😁
You have earned a subscriber. I don't like this bike but I do support it if that makes sense. I'd like to see more manufacturers make similar models.
nice review. I rode one recently and fancy moving into some adventure riding. rumours of a 650 RE scrambler coming soon. I will be interested to see what that is like.
Great review 👏
Thank you! Cheers!
love it
Love from 🇮🇳
Watch itchy boots channel see how tough that bike is.
J G 😂
@J G You must be kidding.
@J G I bet that Itchy Boots just use the Himalayan on the Bolivian terrain which is more difficult than this terrain. The bike takes it like a champ, just check out her video dude.
Its amazing to see that bike is really getting amazing reviews from all across the world. For Indians, Royal Enfield Bullet has been a symbol of pride and reliability for decades, its our dream to own one in our lifetime, we just don't think about Harley or Ninja. And now this bike is taking that to global level now.
There is a third color too, known as sleet I just ordered one.
i was enjoying the landscape
Sounds like a good little bike that could even be better with a little tweaking.It’s popular, so I imagine RE will address its shortcomings,and make a good bike that much better.Great review, thank you.
Love the concept of this bike but dealers are few and far between in my neck of the woods.
I'm kinda in love with it already, I'm usually a cruiser type, hence most enduro machines are way to big, costy and expensive as I'd pick them to actually kick them up and down mountains so I'd rather stay on the road and easy terrain
But this? Huuuge range, simple build with easy access engine, light weight, I want that and a wingman of the road!!
Good job! Thanks, even in 2024.
Nice aussie trail very tropical🙂
Great bike other than that intake spacer which can crack if overtightened during assembly.Then pieces bust off going into the chamber.Took out my intake valve and stranded me. I replaced the faulty Bakelite spacer with aluminum plate and a gasket. The new head only cost me about $315. Warranty would have covered it but I won't take the chance of using the faulty Bakelite spacer so I do it myself.
Good
Awesome do-all machine for less than 5K out the door is really enticing. I would ride this over the KLR.
Great review I find to be true
I get the practicality of the headlight height but the whole mount ruins what looks it might have had.
Enfield's still have a way to go nice to see some more diverse models.
I like MotoGeo, it is coll, super cool,...good guy,..
I hope sales take off here in the US so they put a little more r&d into this machine
Exaust note is smooth
So it's a fun little cheap bike for some trails riding cool
Excelente moto la Himalayan
Himalayan = Reliable, low cost work horse!
In off roads it's as good as bigger adv bikes, but at such a low cost!
Yep
This bike are quite good and nice for beginners since the power is not robust and powerful,the brake,the feature just minimal,they just adequate,also good for somebody that want save cost since its not that expensive..👍
Whose here after watching "Itchy boot "....
She's sponsored by RE so take that into consideration
Shes sponsored by RI so take that into consideration
J Coats Not so. Her bike was provided as a direct swap for the one she bought in India and rode half way round the world, but was unable to register in Holland because of legal problems. That original bike has become somewhat of a celebrity so is worth it to the dealer as a static display, hence the swap. She seems to be provided with riding gear by various manufacturers, but NOT sponsored by RE. Les in UK
@@leslieaustin151 prove it.
J Coats - Sir, you made the claim that she is sponsored by RE, - you prove it. I am prepared to believe what I heard Noraly herself say in the public domain, and am not prepared to call her a liar. Regards, Les
I wonder how easy /cheap it would be to upgrade the front brake.
Fix that weakness
Motogeo is this the EFI model or the carb version? Hesitant to take the EFI version to wade knee deep water compared to the carb.
I'd like to see a long-term review.
See itchy boots (noraaly) ride it across countries. Might give some idea
Fuel economy. One drop per three days. Wow. That's amazing!
Is this the 2018? Have there been many changes? I thought the 2017 has a digital dash.
Any thoughts on how it would cope with travels with a lot of luggage? Thanks
Love from india🇮🇳
You should always use the 2 breaks together?
Hi Jamie, only one question, how tall are you?. BTW, beautiful bike and excellent video.
CRF 250 or Himalayan for mixed road and a little off roading??
Ride a RE with drum brakes. You will change your mind quickly about the single disk on front. With drum brakes this bike has no brakes. My 500 Bullet gets 75mpg. I've thought about putting the Scrambler package on it.
Please make a review video on RE interceptor 650 twin
The bars around the tank have nothing really to do with crash protection although they might if you don't use them for what they are intended for. They are designed to carry bags from the like of Via trail so you can carry those essential items you alway's want to have with you. The other use is for carrying extra fuel.
1st Himalayan purchased in 2019 was a nightmare my new one is excellent
The more I see them, the more they appeal
Hey best Motorcycle Channel ever ... I also try to do some videos but not as professional as yours ... I would be glad to do a video with you together in the Austrian Alps .. Maybe you are interrested .. For a trip here next year ..
Its a wonderful motor bike, fun to drive and dual purpose! However It needs even more power. I wish RE could borrow the engine from the new TWINS (650cc), fine tune it & then replace the existing one in Himalayan.
I just love the riding posture in Himalayan. Its so comfortable and enjoyable.
Engine may not rattle so much if you put oil in it ! not a drop on the sight glass.
I guess there is some appeal because of the retro styling and heritage. For me, it just seems like lazy design work. Love the vids Jamie!
Himalayan is great bike
What is difference between royal enfield himalya sleet and himalyan other models pls explain
I'm looking at this bike more and more. Really like what it offers. Curious about the size of the reviewer, primarily height?
It's comfortable of a man of 6.3 foot