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In retrospect, it was an off road jaunt that would probably have been best avoided! Haha. In all honesty, I'm not sure how I held it- I thought me and the bike were going in the puddle! Not far away at all! Where are you based now?

@TheHimalayanDiaries I live about 5 miles south of Middlesbrough (Marton-in-Cleveland). 3 of my sons and family still live in Norfolk (close to Norwich), so I'm regularly treading the black stuff for visits etc.

Welcome aboard Mark! Have a great Christmas!

Wishing the same to you and your family Iain! Have a fantastic festive period!

Thanks for supporting this year Simon! Have an amazing festive period! See you in 2025 😁

Thanks Russell, I'm glad you found the video useful. Happy to hear the Dunlops are working out for you ☺️. They're not a tyre that were on my radar so I'll take a look!

Like you say, very difficult bikes! I almost feel as though the 450 should have a different name as it's a big departure from the 411. I'm glad you're enjoying your Himmy! Wishing you many years of happy riding together!

£135 seems like a nice little deal! I'm glad you found the video useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

I have a pair of these, very cheap and hard wearing, buy scary on greasy damp roads.I'm going to swap them off.

​So far loving them, quite sticky, I'll keep my eye on them, thanks​

Mine too! Haha. Safe riding!

My pleasure Iain. Thanks again for the video idea 🙂

@TheHimalayanDiaries oh, I'm full of ideas 🤣

@@iainrutherford184 🤣

Ah, that's good to know 😊.I may well go for a set after the Anlas's have worn out. Good to try different options

They are releasing a new TKC80 early next year with better compound for better wet road grip. They won’t last longer but suggest aTKC 70 on the rear for that. Great summary, just what I’ve been researching too.

I'll look out for them ☺️. Thanks for your feedback!

There's so many options to choose from, we really are spoilt for choice

It did take longer to wear in 705s than I expected, so be patient.

@@JasonFollett ok, good information, how many miles / km's ?

I've seen some video clips from India of the 450 engine in a 411 frame. If it comes to the UK I think it could do really well

That would be awesome!

You're right, it definitely doesn't look like weight saving is the main aim haha. 200+ kg for sure. I wouldn't be surprised if it's closer to 220

It really was!

Hi Simon, I completely agree, it's not the best name for over here, although in all honesty I don't think it would put me off buying one. It's a little cracker. In terms of the 440 scrambler I've seen a few videos on it from Indian YT channels and can't help thinking RE are struggling with sales for the 450 in its current guise so are offering this too. I do find it strange that there's been no UK noise around it though. It would surely sell in high numbers. If I hear any more I'll post a video about it, I just want to make sure I'm fully informed first 😊

For the price, I think it's hard to beat.

I can't say with absolute certainty, but they share a lot of the same parts, so I would imagine so

@ thanks for the quick response, I will check with a Dealer. Great video btw

No worries. And thank you!

Traditionally, I've never been a huge fan of the way BMW's look, but there was something about the 450 that just resonated with me. If they price it well it could be a strong contender!

@TheHimalayanDiaries totally agree with you. I was also very impressed with the BMW offroad display. Unbelievable bikes and riders 😉

Its a gorgeous looking bike. I can't understand why manufactures cant offer a upgraded version to non A licence people like they used to. That bike should be kicking out 75 BHP!

As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I have to admit' that I'm rather fond of all of them

hate is very strong word. we should use it wisely.

I've just hopped across to your channel and subscribed. What a treat to get early access! It really does make a huge difference to the audio quality! Keep up the good work! Out of interest did you pre-arrange or just turn up early on the off chance?

@@TheHimalayanDiaries Great to add another channel to watch here 👍 The noise was staggering! Luckily I had earplugs with me for the rest of the day. I need to get a camera lady but will need a considerably bigger carrot to get her to come along 🤪 If you join the RE Riders Club on the website (free), you can get notifications of upcoming events and this was one of them, was just lucky to stumble across it 👍

Likewise! Fortunately I managed to trick my camera lady into coming, although I'm still not quite sure how 🤣. Thanks for the tip! I'll take a look ☺️

We had a great day thanks Iain (well I did, I'm not too sure the wife would agree haha). But you're right there were some absolute crackers there this year. I'm going to find it very difficult not to spend some money next spring!

Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you found the series useful and can use it to create your own mini adventure in the not too distant future 😊. When it comes to green laning I'm a big believer that the safety of others needs to be our number one priority.

It's a good little piece of kit, a slight word of warning though, you can go through the foam quite quickly and it's not particularly cheap. More importantly though, welcome to biking! What have you got?

@TheHimalayanDiaries there are other foams available that you can use, though, right? Thank you, I'm loving it. I got a 2017 Honda CB 1000 RA3FE. She's a beaut...apart from atm as its covered in mud and bugs haha

I've only ever used the Mic Off foam, but I can't see why a cheaper car product wouldn't work. Very nice choice! Enjoy! 😊

Thanks Simon! No need to apply for a byways licence, as long as you have a bike licence (or even just a CBT) and the bike is taxed and insured, you're good to go 😊

@@TheHimalayanDiaries Cheers for that. Looking up green lanes in Kent at the moment. They're a bit thin on the ground around Tonbridge by the look of it.

If you're interested in riding with others that know the lanes it might be worth looking into a TRF membership. I've always used an OS map and marked them out myself, but just another option for you 😊

@@simonchilli2088 There are quite a few around Crowborough

@@russelltownley7404 thanks for watching! A CRF and a 411- the best of both worlds! Luckily it hasn't rained much here since I filmed, but I need to get something for the bike before it does and the lanes become unmanageable. Thanks for the tip! I'll take a look!

Hi, 👋, I'm really enjoying them. Having multiple heat setting allows you to get the right temperature, depending on the season/glove you're wearing, which is a big plus. No issues with reliability so far 😊

Great timing! Haha. I started out with an OS map and marked all the legal lanes, which I found oddly rewarding. It turned out that there were loads of green lanes locally that I'd driven past countless times and not even realised they were there. I'd advise starting there and you'll soon remember where they all are and find different ways of linking them all up 😊. If the OS map looks ok on camera I may do a video on it one day. It brings a completely different dimension to the bike, which I'm sure you'll love. If a lane looks too tricky to start with give it a miss and try to find something easier until you build your confidence and get a bit more experience. That's one of the great things about laning, you can make it as easy or as hard as you want it to be 😊

@TheHimalayanDiaries I really appreciate that. Makes perfect sense re 'if it's too difficult, turn back'. I follow Nathan the Postman, and am amazed by some of his exploits, but appreciate his experience! Off to the map shop it is 😉

Thanks for taking the time to comment Neil! I've never been far from home laning on the bike so this is pretty much the terrain I'm used to! No doubt I'd be in for a bit of a shock if I venture North! Ride safe!

@ Thanks 🙏 You’d be fine. I prefer those sort of lanes where you are. We have lots of hills and high places, so naturally there is a lot ascent and decent and a lot of this in on roughish tracks. It’s just another skill set that needs to be learnt. Don’t get me wrong, there is some less arduous stuff too, more suitable for the Himmy.

@PeterKitching Thanks for stopping by Peter! I too prefer the 411Himalayan aesthetically, although the 450 is growing on me. You're right, it's the white and purple version of the TTR, although mine had a tank from a TTR 600, that was fitted by a previous owner. I shot the bike on the first video on the channel if you want to take a look (there's a quick walk around at 5 minutes if you just want to see what she looked like). th-cam.com/video/X_NhDa_dPEc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9bsXQT_H_SgMnkIs Sometimes when you sell a bike you know it's the right choice and some are harder to let go. When I sold the TTR I was sure I wouldn't have any regrets, but I'd love to own one again at some stage. I really do miss it, especially at this time of year. If you've got a little time and money I say go for it! They're cracking little bikes. Let me know if you get it back on the road, I'd love to hear about it! As for the little 125's, they're brilliant cheap motoring. You really can't go wrong!

@@TheHimalayanDiaries thanks for the link. I’ve just flitted over and watched it through. The bigger TTR600 fuel tank suits the look of the 250. I wasn’t aware that mod. Many long distance TTR250 owners have fitted the Honda XR600 tank. I might have a look into a tank swap if I decide to do some distance riding myself. You’re putting out some nice easy going videos. Looking forward to seeing more. 👍

Thanks for coming back! I'm embarrassed to say that I've already got a trickle charger, but didn't expect quite as big a gap before riding, so didn't connect it 🤦‍♂️

@@TheHimalayanDiaries Haha! Happens to the best of us! Have you hooked it up before? I'm not looking forward to messing with wires etc!

Yeah, I had it one last winter, just plug and play so nice and simple ☺️

They're definitely not the easiest bike to pick up. You're definitely not too old! You've got the right idea being where you are. It's only going to get more dreary here in the UK from now on

They're definitely not light! If they were 150kg they would be a dream on the trails 😊. It's a hard thing to do with an adventure bike though 😔

@TheHimalayanDiaries yes. Definitely. I shudder to think how anyone can cope with something like a GS. I can honestly say the best way to lift (if the ground allows) is to get into a squat with your back against the saddle, always try to keep a straight a back as possible. Good luck. These bikes are actually perfect for this kind of riding. 👍

I'd recommend buying an OS map of the local area, which will have all of the legal lanes on It. It takes a while to find trails that link up and there's a lot of stopping and starting to make sure you're on the right track, but it worth it in the end 😊. Happy riding!

Thanks for your comment Iain and for supporting the channel, as always . It really does mean a lot. I make these videos to share my experiences with the bike and try to be as transparent as I can, be it good or bad. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks! I'd add them to the shortlist!

I 100% agree with you on the price, but it's a great little bike. Even if you have no interest in buying one I'd recommend a test ride. It's great fun

I agree!