1 Year Review Of The Royal Enfield Himalayan | Pros & Cons | Ol' Man Ronin (S3,E1)

1 Year Review Of The Royal Enfield Himalayan Pros & Cons! Ol' Man Ronin gives you a long term, in-depth & honest Review of the Royal Enfield Himalayan. Learn what the Ol' Man thinks of this inexpensive light ADV motorcycle. Both the Pro's & the Con's of one of the most popular motorcycles in the world!

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The Bike featured in the Video:
2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan

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[thewey]

I really miss Jeff - Ol’Man Ronin. I will buy a Himalayan in memory of his channel and joy of motorcycling. God Bless You brother and I’ll see you on the mountaintop.

[roblippiatt]

Had many bikes over the years decided based on yours and itchy boots videos to get the Himalayan it arrives in two weeks 👍

[sscbkr]

This really is becoming a 'go-to' channel for all things Himalayan. Great job!👍👍

[dedosauro]

I have recently bought my new Himalayan, in the beginning i was scared about getting bored but i am really amazed by this amazing machine, how beautiful it is to go out and literally explore every corner and see incredible things, with 0 worries, a comfy seat and a huge smile on your face.
I have owned lots of motorcycles, from offroad to motards to supersport or naked but this is the one that really got my heart

[VetSGT]

They call that low rev torque climbing power……the tractor factor

[mar]

I agree with the limitations. After 4000 miles the motor came into its own. Sits at 60 or 65 at 4, 500 rpms in 5th just fine. You came up with the right description of doing 70, 75 on the interstate.

[markmcdlaw]

It’s reassuring to hear that you still love this bike after a year, Jeff! That says it all.

[thiagoghiggi]

You should upgrade your front sprocket by a new one with 16T tooth. I did it and the bike rides much much smoother. The revs goes down around 500rpm and there is a gain of speed of 8%. I addition, the loss of torque is impercetible. Cheers from Brazil.

[jeycar]

Great 1 year review on your Himalayan. I am sold on the bike and my wife too! Happy 4th of July too from the Philippines.

[gregoryemmanuel]

One of the things you said about the Himalayan describes it perfectly, “It can do it”.

[OurDee]

It is a great beginner bike. I've had 385 pound 103 horse power bikes with Rosso2 tires on them and have drug pegs in the mountains. My Himalayan with lower power allows me to run through the Dragon on dual sport tires and drag pegs while not worrying about breaking the rear tire loose. This little tractor is a very capable motorcycle. I've also ran 500 mile days on the interstates with out a complaint. But on any bike give me a peaceful day of 45 and 55 mile per hour roads. And don't short the hand dipped ice cream!

[mattyb]

1: Congrats on remembering to turn off the turn signals
2: you're wearing a shirt, thanks for that 🤗
Highway speeds here are 65 mph, mine does that with ease, 70 is just that little too much for a long time. I just stick to the back roads and enjoy the scenery and the relaxed pace of life.
Glad to see you are still excited about the himmi a year on from finding it in the woods

[TheZoneWalker]

Cheers for the review, i've been trawling through YouTube to get a good honest reliable review of the Himalayan and i gotta say yours is the best! I've been on the lookout for a daily commute/go anyplace bike but couldn't make a decision until now. Cheers looks very much like i'll be getting a Himalayan. 👍🏴‍☠️😎

[bobzof]

Many thanx for taking notice ! And getting back.
Great vid as always, I'm sure Royal Enfield are taking notice,
as are a lot of other riders, so don't worry there !
Happy 4th from England.
As always stay free and ride safe.

[ricksadler]

Had mine for 3 months now luv it
Lots of stuff lots of potential remains

[thegreatoutthere]

Just enjoyable videos - I KEEP coming back and rewatching. R.I.P.

[chrisrealnice]

OMR, you know I just came to a realization about why younger folks tend to think us older folks don't know wtf we are talking is just way too much common sense for them to grasp. I too have been riding for more than 50 years and I get everything you had to say and based on comments that you said also got another thing or two from between the lines. I've gotten to the point of having so many bikes over the years of different types that I can almost tell you what a bike is going to feel like to ride from watching a video from the riders perspective. As far as the mind set needed to ride the equate it to riding my big ole Road Glide or any other Harley Davidson for that matter. There is a different mindset needed to fully appreciate what a bike is all about and it varies from one style of bike to the next. I really think the Himalayan is simply all about sitting back and enjoying the ride while smelling the roses as you go by. Being in that moment where there is more than just concentration needed to keep it between the lines. Torque is something that most riders who ride todays bikes don't fully understand and if they do understand it fail to appreciate it's worth. If I am to choose between a bike that is a thoroughbred waiting for the throttle to unleash her or, a weight lifter's slow and steady approach, I'll take that lifting strength any day. I like the bottom end pull that a longer stroke engine gives just by rolling on a little more throttle without having to drop it down a gear or two makes for a much more relaxed riding experience. Even back when I had my touring bikes I always chose the secondary highways for the riding joy they offered and avoided the 80 mph slab. The western world of North America is in way too much of a hurry in every area of life here. Time to slow down a bit and actually taste the coffee ur about to drink. I'm hopefully going to test ride a new 2022 Himalayan in the next week or so. If it is what I think it is I'll be riding it home the same day. I hope to find some middle ground between my 250 Tenere and my 1000 all about the torque! Ur in the USA and I'm in Mexico. Bet we'd find a lot of common ground in the middle. Be well OMR and keep that shiny side up and lots of luck with the videos. You have my subscription. Cheers.

[maekong]

You were the right guy to review that bike. Most of the other reviewers are kids that never rode in the "iron age, " when Brit bikes and Harleys ruled. The Himalaya's platform, much like the HD's, is tried and true, with just enough nods given over time to keep the bikes proficient in their respective categories, but without sacrificing the art, or quintessence of what motorcycles truly are and were always intended to be.

I like modern stuff, but none of it is truly born of the original m/c bloodlines, with exceptions made for the Kawi W line of bikes, and possibly the Yamaha 650's of yore, which initially were based on BSAs and Triumphs, respectively. What you have between your legs is an actual, perhaps slightly undersized scrambler, which is both the direct predecessor of the modern-day adventure bike and its progenitor.

With the emphasis, in Enfield's case, on the "joy" aspect of adventure riding, may RE live long and prosper, and may other manufacturers eventually follow suit. How sweet it is. New Subscriber.

[davidh]

Got my 2022 last week and I'm loving it. I have a much more expensive bike, but I prefer this one day-to-day. So fun and easy. Great review.

[daddio]

Great guy, terrific review. Sorry to hear he passed. RIP.