2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Review - First Ride

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[MaxUtley]

Probably the worst reviewer on the internet - extremely biased towards dull BMWs and comes over as the sort of mealie mouthed Pom one finds at a local council meeting. 不喜欢

[d.f.]

I bought one. You helped me make this decision. We have the same riding style but different taste in bikes (I don't like sports bikes or the giant GS's.)
I've been riding since I was eleven. I've been waiting for this bike all my life. It's perfect and I even like the color.

[clifffawcett]

Great review as always. My local dealer here in the US said the initial shipment won’t have very many bikes. He said roughly on bike per dealer. Likely will not be available in any quantity for several months

[defiancecycling]

I'm in the US and patiently waiting on the exact bikes sans hard luggage. For reference, I owned a 2020 GS, and much prefer the new Himalayan. I look forward to many adventures to come.

[GrumpySalmon]

What a beautiful scenery. I mostly just travel to the major cities in the uk, perhaps I ones should go until the country side. Where was this filmed?

[robbikebob]

You never remember that you need the engine running on a RE before the headlight comes on! 😅 you'll have to hurry up and try and get a ride on the guerrilla 450 so you can compare... one of the most comfortable bikes I've ever sat on!

[EdersonBairros]

I really hope Triumph will someday put a full TFT display like this on my Speed 400. Hahaha. My Speed 400 would be more than complete with a screen like that.

[trailingarm]

Good film. I think you're making a bit of a fuss about the looks of this bike. It looks handsome to me, fit for purpose and a vast improvement on the smaller capacity RE's that have gone before. Engine is a big leap-forward too. Itchy Boots rode a pre-production model around Northern India and it seemed to go really well on rough mountain roads.

[daveh]

Great review (Hanle black Himalayan tubeless owner, , biased?) and just completed the first 300 miles running in and now have the 'jump' from 4000rpm to 6000rpm until 1200 miles (up from 50mph max to 70mph)which seems to be when these engines will be much better. I agree the sidestand drops too far, even with an enlarger which only just clears the mainstand, so when fully loaded, even with soft bags it will be a 'heave' to get upright. Will probably change to adjustable hand levers, also fit smaller valve stems as they are too long on the tubeless where the spokes make pressure check awkward. Everything else, quaity, build, gearbox, engine operation is as good as you found, even got 99.9mpg on display while running in. Missed out on a few trips this year due to late arrival (tubeless version ordered last november) but well worth the wait so far.

[billcotton]

I watch an Indian Channel called Abhinav Bhatt. He has turned one of these Himis into a really cool offroader. I will go look at one when they finally arrive here.

[somersetlevellersmtb]

Love your reviews, never miss one or the MCN news, don’t like this bike, looks dated, just bought the CRF 300L she is much better looking. Take care my friend. If you’re ever in the West Country (Somerset) let me know, always tea and cake available.

[Wybostonbiker]

Great review.. when are you going to review the Tuareg 660.. I did email you about mine latest version if you wanted to test one..

[joka]

Looking forward to your take on the Speed Twin 1200 RS

[richardho]

Hi Andy, a balanced review and good overall thoughts on the bike. I must say I quite like it, it’s ruggedly handsome and a vast improvement over the previous model! I don’t mind the white camouflage colour scheme, and it’s easy to get it wrapped with a better camouflage job. I’d put on a bigger windscreen, fit GS style mirrors and run the TFT permanently in night mode. One major reservation I have is the ‘ride by wire’ throttle, I’d prefer a cable operated, throttle with the throttle electronic actuator buried in the headlight nacelle. I’m concerned that if the bike ends up on its right-hand side in say a river, how robust are the throttle electronics? I’d hate to get stuck out in the boondocks with a drowned throttle actuator! Other than that I really like the bike! Thanks mate, and ride safe! Cheers 🏍️🍺👍🇿🇦

[Hellomoto-sp]

I'd just save a couple grand and get the last version

[jamesread]

Be interesting to compare to the CF Moto 450 adventure bike which is selling very well in New Zealand and getting good reviews. Both would be good bikes

[shagyaride]

Schould make them ALL tubeless! Quick repair is easier!

[roadstrom]

Love the bike !! 10 out 10 for looks and design, but i hate the engine 3/10 💩👎

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