2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | First Impressions | Australia Press Launch

First impressions of the 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan by Dave Darcy, shooter producer of Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV (MADTV).

Dave attended the Australian Press Launch of the Himalayan 450 and rode it for two half days in a range of riding conditions.

Normally Dave prides himself in thorough reviews covering thousands of kilometres over a couple of weeks. Despite the short time with the bike, Dave gained a reasonably good understanding of what the Himalayan has to offer Australian adventure riders.

Dave was surprised by how good the standard bike handled dirt conditions and how it showed strong potential as an adventure mount. He identified it was surprisingly good value at $9990 backed up with a three year warranty and roadside assist.

Dave also rode with and interviewed Mark Wells, Chief of Design and Strategy for Royal Enfield.

#royalenfield #himalayan #motorcycleadventure

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Hill Climb
02:00 First Impressions Trail
12:00 Rougher Trails
14:00 Mark Wells Royal Enfield
19:50 Road Experience
22:50 Conclusion
25:40 Braking with your Clutch

[jmsask]

From your review on this one I take it you can’t do much better bang for buck than this bike?

[myvu-mvix]

Great thing about RE is, it is being run by Motorcycle lovers... not some managers... CEO make sure all his Engineering team ride their bikes.

[mark.e.p]

Test rode one last week in the UK. Unbelievable bike, handling on road was great, flat footed at 5ft 10". Felt more than 40HP. RE have done a great job.

[barrylauth]

I love the on screen navigation, one button abs and simplicity. Awesome. Well done RE!

[vlquvvv]

I currently have a BMW 1200RT – bloody awesome touring bike. Not being a dirt bike rider – doing an intro ADV course tomorrow, I am beginning to look for a lightweight/mid adventure bike to get out on those dirt roads and tracks I currently have to stop at……. Looked at the BMW 310 and the Honda CRF 300 Rally and now you show us the Royal Enfield 450 which plugs all the compromises of the 2 previous bikes and within an amazing budget. I love the Australian reviews and MAD TV especially. I have viewed the reviews from other countries and they ride like they are in their lounge room, Perfect tarmac and flat smooth dirt roads and 2 track is a driveway. In good OLD OZ you guys ride them like you stole them on and off road. Off road being real off road gnarly tracks, mountains, rivers blah blah – give it to em …. ect – just love it. This 450 Royal Enfield ticks pretty much all of the boxes on my wish list – Looks like Royal Enfield have nailed it with this model hitting that perfect market segment.

[banditoo]

This will be my Christmas present this December. Upgrade my 2019 Himmy. Southland, New Zealand

[cpuuk]

1-button ABS off! At last, someone listened.

[joshuasarfati]

Great review Dave.
I've owned 3 enfeilds and have ridden the old himmy .
One thing I can say about the enfeild brand is that the gearbox is solid. You never find false neutrals.
I'm hoping the test of time proves these engines to be solid and reliable.
I'm on a Suzuki Dr page almost every week somone is dealing with a blown gearbox.
I see itchy boots changed out a counter shaft at 40, 000 k. On her Honda 300
I wouldn't be surprised if we see these enfeilds becoming the workhorse motorcycle of the wourld.
The new himmy has a face only a mother could love IMO.

[jokermtb]

first bike I've come across that would make me even consider swapping for my 2006 marvelous.

[KiwiPokerPlayer]

Kiwi here, I'm seriously considering getting one of these as my very first bike. I didn't even consider an ADV when I started my research, but in countries like Oz and NZ I feel like you're removing half the potential roads you can ride if you stick to bikes made for asphalt only. The CRF Rally was the first one that caught my attention, but the Himalayan wins by almost every metric on paper.

[amitpatil-ztgo]

Man I'm from India.n I salute the chief of RE design I recently bought it kamet white, great bike

[deepbludude]

Finally find an upload of the RE on the dirt roads that im primarily riding now that im 63YO. Currently running a 2008 XT250 that even though ive moded the air/carb/exhaust its just not quite ballsy enough. Ive got an 83 XR650L but im all jacked up and cant kick it any more. I just kinda like the style and ethics behind this company. Great upload! thanks from Arkansas USA!

[westofthesoutheast]

I was at an adventure bike rally in the US much of last week and through the weekend. I was excited to see that RE was going to be on site with demo bikes, but I was REALLY disappointed that they only had the 411 because of how excited I am to try this bike. Now, after this video, I'm looking forward to it even more! Thanks for the great content!

[raf_j]

I bought brand new 411 last September and only kept it for 3 months before I sold it on. This new 450 looks like it has everything I wanted from the old one, more power, some tech, decent suspension. I still ride ride my old DR350 which I absolutely love, however I can actually see the 450 being my only do it all bike. Cannot wait to test ride one later on this month. Great video btw 👍🏻

[josedearimateiayjesus]

Congrats to Himalayam engeneering team! They acoumplish one of the most sucessfull transition in the motorcycle industry history! Himalayam 401 is a great success and the new 452 honored its qualities and traditions and brought a brand new world to adventure bikers! Cheers!

[johntrenerry]

Mark - Head of Design but passing off as Head of Marketing 🙂 - Done a great job by the sound of it.

[X-Ray_Fox]

Hello from France ! I tried it 2 days ago and decided to pre-order mine. Kamet White color with tubeless tires but I have to wait until June/July to get it... This give me time to sell my current bike by then. 😄

[raymondbraganzagoa]

Great Review Mad TV . Well done. Hope Australians will enjoy this bike like we do in Goa, India. It's a one bike go anywhere... ❤

[lincolnkaden]

You’ve sold me… This will be my next bike!!
It has everything going for it as a rider who is getting the taste for adventure riding. Can’t wait to test ride one!
And it’s bloody

[ianseddon]

Great review, now I want one - and a superb place to test ride, I’m highly envious in dismal rainy England!