Huh? U can say that to almost every other bike company (German,other Japanese, Italian, American, hell even Chinese), in that regard every non-indian brand is a experience good or bad, Honda is not 'unique' (becz Ghar ki murgi daal barabar). RE buyer/fans can also argue about their brand's heritage and legacy and how it's oldest bike manufacturer etc.
@@shwetankshuklaexactly.. Indian are second most reliable bike manufacturers in the world after Japan... Respect Indian bike brands.. They have come long way... Top 10 highest selling bike brands has 4 bikes brands from India and rest of the 6 bikes brands are in top 10 because of Indian sales... 😂
No way not going to spend double the price just for slightly better reliability. I have a KTM 390 ADV X. The older 390 engine has been in the market for such a long time. All major issues have been worked out. It has been a flawless ownership experience. I just fill up and ride. No tinkering or tightening something. I follow the normal service intervals. Indian brands are easy to service and parts are cheap and abundant. I can expect to get the KTM repaired in most places in India compared to the Honda. Secondly, I have peace of mind that if something happens to the bike like an accident I don't have to sell my kidney to pay off the parts bill. In Covid times I remember CB500X owners were paying through their noses for parts and tires because the imports were disrupted.
As a Honda CB300R owner, i can say the spares are cheaper than KTM duke 250, yes CB300R is made in India but you cant discount Honda Reliability, i have seen 50-60 yr old Hondas with nothing more than consumables being replaced
@@santoshmoopanar6584 who gone use bike for 50-60 years 😂😂 And it don't make sense to wait for some part change for week's. 😅 Buy domestic bike use 4-5 years sell it buy new generation be happy 😊😁
@@rolex_is_here It's not about using the bike for 50 years. Owning a piece of machinery that has lasted through time becomes an invaluable asset. Why do you think people love RX100s and old bullets even now? it's a symbol of human artistry and mechanical precision.
I knw someone's someone who owns an NX. It's insane. NX is a very specific tool and not everyone will own or appreciate it. But it's amazing for what it is. Honda's service is actually excellent. Their mechanics really know what they do but I can't say the same about RE from experience. Honda is expensive but it's a very fine tuned machine.
I actually don't like the Honda for their steep after sales cost. However I can vouch for the riding experience and refinement. Once you own a Japanese bike you need to do a lot of thinking before switching to a European brand.
My father gifted me a Hero Honda Splendor way back in 1996. I really fell in love with it. I quit riding when I bought a car in 1999. I bought the Honda CB350 last month, not the Highness or the RS, but the newer model launched late last year, which looks like the RE Classic 350 (In fact, it looks better than the RE Classic 350, in my opinion). I have always wanted to own an RE Classic 350 but was unsure about its reliability. Last month, I rode a bike for the first time after 25 years when I went for a test ride on the Honda CB 350. It was absolutely fantastic. Fell in love with the bike. However, my experience with the Honda service has not been as good as yours. I ride my bike only on the weekends. I noticed that my bike started leaking oil after the first service, and the "service due" indicator keeps flashing. This doesn't speak well of the Honda Service. I intend to keep this bike until I die, and I hope this "service" experience is just an aberration and not a norm that I must reconcile to. 🙏
I own Himalayan 450 most of the issues you mentioned sorted like connectivities, switch gear.. Heating is prominent in this summer in city's stop and go traffic which needs to be addressed by RE. No issues at all for highways.. Honda have a proven engine that's all.. For that huge On road price of this CBU unit is unjustified even for twin cylinder setup. Himalayan is gm any day. You can buy 3-4 Himalayan with same money of honda to keep warranty intact for years with resale and repurchase 😊😊 just a juggad thought
and also if someone wants to push Himalayan as offroader, things will break. guess what parts are cheaper and there's a huge network of service reachability
I am quite happy by the performances of Himalyan 450, slight heating issues is only evident in slow city ride and can be ignored. Highway ride and off roaming is fantastic. Speed ( comfortable 145 kmph) and breaking is really great.
Exactly... Look at triumph also facing so many issues... People needs to understand, even though it shines when you look at it, you get what you pay for... Cheap price, cheap product... They might make it not look cheap but it's still cheap..
All bikes have issues. That's not the point. It's how the service team handles those issue is what matter. And with RE, you better be prepared to get annoyed. One visit to the workshop and you will come back remembering those good old days when you owned a Bajaj. I own a KTM ADV and the tyres cracked a month after warranty ended. And I don't need to mention what a Metzeler costs? The KTM guys just replaced it. No questions asked! While my friend with a meteor is still struggling to get the cone set rectified, forget replacement.
I have had great experience at RE service centers. All my issues were immediately fixed and addressed. Even say with the new Himalayan right leaning issue. Fixed the same week of delivery. I except issue with any bike, but I expect more from the service center to fix issues. Have heard enough horror stories about Triumph and Honda dealers treating customers like shit and not fixing the bike even after spending 20-40k on service! 😂
@@avid_biker Yeah, RE is quite willing to entertain replacements under warranty. My Interceptor's exhaust headers developed some tiny rust spots at the hottest part. They were changed under warranty without any fuss. That's 30k worth of parts.
I have been using 2019 model honda cb500x for daily commuting and long distance touring in the Netherlands for past 7 months. Honda CB500X is well-suited for touring due to its comfortable ergonomics, reliable and efficient engine, good wind protection, and versatile suspension setup. It strikes a balance between performance and comfort, making it a reliable companion for both short trips and extended tours. I can easily cruise on long trips 130 km all day with sufficent amount of power left for overtaking. And i have done trips to germany alps with bigger companions sv650,moto morini 650 and few bigger engines. I can very easily cope up with them because of its versatile nature and linear torquey smooth engine.
My experience with the new 450 has not been very great. There is some kind of friction inside the engine but RE service centre is unable to figure out whats wrong and they are saying its just normal vibration which its not. I really regret purchasing this bike because my friends Himalayan runs really good but not mine. This happened within first week of buying this bike.
Man. Find a private garage that specialise in RE service. They might build a Sherpa or a Gurkha or a Pathan engine. End of the day it's still an RE. The private guys should be able to solve the issue as the RE mechanics community is really well connected. With service centers you actually get into that corporate hierarchy. Sometimes even if the mechanic knows a solution he is not authorised to solve it. One reason why I always have bought Bajaj and KTMs. The service guys are from a different universe all together. If they are not authorised to do something in the showroom they clearly mention that and share the contacts outside the official network.
@@virajvrooms that's what I have been adviced too, I was sceptical since the bike is under warranty but it's useless anyways since they are unable to resolve the issue. I had asked one of my regular mechanics who specialises in bullets but he said he still haven't worked on new liquid cooled engine so he wasnt sure about it. But I somehow need to get it fixed since it's related to engine and it's annoying while riding the bike
@@dilipnair5081 Yup. Keep trying. I see some RE fanboys here vouching for RE service centers. Asked them to share the names, and as usual no response. So I am entitled to assume those are service centres from a parallel universe. My mechanic is an RE owner and he was a bit scared first to touch my KTM ADV. I just showed him how to disconnect the IMU sensors. Rest he was able to figure it out.
Why do people complain when the pricing and experience is so different. RE has changed its tech in the last 8 years (2 for development and 6 since the 650 twins were launched) after almost a 100 years of making oretty much the same old deisgn. Honda on the other hand has been in the game for decades and in all sorts of genres (supersports, adv, tourer etc). I for one commend RE for what it has achieved in the last few years. So many people in western countries are excited cos many of them dont want to have big heavy tech filled motorcyclea and want a smaller, lighter and simpler bike, a gap that the Him 450 and CFmoto 452 fills.
In the new Himalayan I took the test ride and felt slight heating in my right leg and low end is not good above 3000rpm the bike feels alive and seating is amazing as in standing wise it’s good
It's simple. NX500 if you have the money or it's your only bike! Because of the parallel twin and Honda "reliability". However, if anything breaks be ready to wait for weeks to months for parts to arrive, even in Mumbai, longer in the sticks. Himalayan is the more value for money alternative, yes you have to deal with the single cylinder vibes but it's Hella good off road! Nx500 misses out on 21-inch spokes and switchable rear ABS. Himalayan misses out on traction control. That's about it. I have multiple bikes and prefer the RE in my stable.
A person having that budget won't really care about the delay. For him the Honda badge matter's more. And RE is no good either. It took 6 months for them to ship a cone set to Pune. Besides there is a big 'IF'. The only time I have seen the Versys 650 and the CBR 650 r going to the garage is when those met with an accident or for the usual service.
@@virajvrooms The Himalayan is new and there is a lot of demand. I think RE will sort out the parts distribution in some time. A person with that budget will not care about the price but he will definitely care about the delay. If I already know that If I break something I will be out of commission for weeks and months I won't be able to enjoy the bike. With the Himalayan or the ADV 390 I can go as hard as I want and enjoy the ride. Also the Indian bikes are built for the abuse for example the alloys are made more sturdy and heavy to deal with bad Indian roads. Even if Indian brands go for service more often it is cheap and super quick. One big advantage is that you can get it fixed in most places in India. I think if a person wants to just enjoy riding onroad/offroad. Indian brands are the way to go.
@@anirudhhhh Honda service charges are as low as indian brands bro - also the footfall is low in bigwing service center hence better attention given to each bikes ...also no local mechanic can anyways deal with these bikes and you have to rely on service centers - just see how difficult it is to change the air filter in the new Himalayan - Only good thing RE has is the wide service network but dont expect all the engineers to be well versed in this challenging machine
Beautiful review really well explained 👍🏻 Generally no body dares talking anything against a RE But in your review u hv pointed out the real facts and flaws of RE cheers to that 🎉
Is this guy for real? Overdrive cannot have such mediocre comparisons of 2 completely different genres of riding. The Himalayan was never ment to do things that the reviewer is expecting it to do, and for 7.5L onroad...CBU or not, the CB500 is a joke.
Ohh yes you are on the dot literally hitting a bullseye🎯. Too much to pay for these machines not made in India Nand for indian biking conditions as well. 😂
Generally in India most people arguing that Honda bikes are always way more expensive than Indian brand bikes I agree that, Same thing happens to me in 2011 when I bought Honda CBF Stunner it's a 125cc bike, at that time this bike cost is almost near to the Bajaj pulsar 150 and TVS Apache 160 everybody around me told that why you spend more money for a 125cc bike while you had option for bigger 150 and 160cc bikes and all of my friends at that time had Pulsar and Apache bikes. Now FastForward to today these pulsar's and Apache's are giving more trouble over the time now everybody changed to second and third bike except me my Honda Stunner is 13 years old and running more than 86000kms till now I didn't face any issues in my bike even today I am taking this bike to the 500kms long ride no problem at all. If you think that NX500 is twice the price as Himalayan 450 remember that it will run till you die.
I have Bajaj Pulser 150cc which was bought during 2011. It has almost clocked more than 130000km+ , exact count I don't know as it doesn't go more than 99999 so. I had daily travel of 75kms for last 5 years and bcz of that it has clocked so much. I would say that my experience with Bajaj Pulser was amazing , not a single breakdown in whole 12 yrs and also never disappointed me mileage or anything. when I purchased at that time it was giving me mileage of 70+kms but not lately it is giving me only 30+kms . Itna chalega to inefficient to banega hi . But it was reliable bike for sure. I can't say same for the new bajaj bikes now as I don't have same experience. Since last 2 years , My daily driver is Meteor 350. I would say it is more uncomfortable than my pulser 150. I had to increase the cushioning of seats and I also changed the suspension of it, I replaced it with Old classic 350 Nitrous suspension and Now It's night and day difference in terms of ride quality. I was about to sale the meteor due to lot of back pain and not able to adapt the cruiser riding style but I made it like a little bit classic 350 style riding style. Now I know that actually I used my pulser 150 as adventure bike ride style which I can't do with meteor 350. So I am planning to replace it with any ADV bike for sure but as typical Indian , I know Honda bikes are good , engines are good, but double the price , if you can , you should ow Himalayan is not bad either.
Biggest difference is the weight balance on these two machines One feels like a feather and the other like an elephant Cruising at 100 on NX is buttery smooth and on the Himalayan it’s vibey And that is why you pay the premium so stop comparing these two beautiful machines which are great in their own genre and let the audience decide by doing their own test rides. RE offers a brilliant product in the price bracket and people that have budget constraints should and will definitely opt for the Himalayan as it’s a great value product and if you want a superior riding experience without budget constraints and think about stability, control and other parameter that makes riding delightful you go for the Honda If RE launches a parallel twin adv with proper traction control, refined engine and balanced weight distribution and power delivery .... that is the day you do a comparison … until then let this aimless debate go Actual fun of comparisions will happen if KTM launches their ADV in the himalayan price band but as expected it will sit between these two bikes and will be the real competition to Himalayan 450 - People looking to buy the himalayan will not even test drive the NX 500 and vice versa because they both fall in different price brackets and everyday usage
If I did not want to do big off road, and if I had the money, the NX is a great machine, smooth and powerful and the weight is hardly felt. Great for touring on highways and not too bad for the city either. But in comparison, the Himalayan feels very cheap in refinement although it has a great suspension. And despite feeling very top heavy, once on the move, it handles roads excellently. Turning radius for a bike that size is awesome. It's not as intimidating as it feels when you push it around before starting. So, for those of us who can't afford the NX, the Himalayan is naturally the remaining option, especially when you consider off roading. But do yourself a big favour, pls don't ride the NX just before touching the RE, you'll be less disappointed. They are very different machines actually.
I have honda nx500 and impressed with quality of each part…specially when i see himalayan 450 ahead of me with shaking indicators 😅- not to hurt anyone its one of the observations
I'd rather save some more money and get the NX500 even if I have to pay double the price. The reliability that the 473cc engine offers is soo good that can easily use it for a decade and still be satisfied later. Cannot say the same thing about the Himmy 450. I know it's built to a cost and NX s not value for money considering that it's a CBU. Honda should have bought it the CKD route which would have dropped the price by 10-15%. They should have priced it around 4.5L ex showroom
Hondas are brilliant machines no doubt. The fit, the finish, the engine refinement, the clutch and the transmission are wonderful. But paying INR 6 lacs ex showroom for 47 HP, Adventure tourer is absolutely bonkers. I would rather put another INR 2 lacs and go for the Kawasaki Versys 650 any day.
i have ridden classic Chrome for 14 years and recently got a chance to ride himalayan in the city for 60-65kms......the buzz from the engine is very annoying ...i felt exhausted at the end of the ride. and below 3000rpm the bike is boring ...so if you are going to use as city commuter then please take a thorough test ride. Honda is buttery smooth in the city.
Omg this was such a boring review that I couldn't even complete the video. This guy is speaking in such a monotonous way😐😐 please overdrive don't do this to us
Where I'm living currently, the Himalayan is less than half the cost of the NX. The NX is a good bike, but not good enough to justify costing over twice that of the Himmo.
Ich höre zum ersten Mal, dass der Motor der neuen Himalayan Temperatur Probleme (Überhitzung) haben soll? 🤔 Das hat noch kein anderer Testfahrer vor Ihnen gesagt oder festgestellt.
I actually liked this review. For guys complaining about both bikes being leagues apart. True from one side. But just jump to the other side of the spectrum. Two bikes that make absolutely no sense for the target it is intended for. One known for quality but pricy and another infamous for its recalls and after sales but cheaper. I would no doubt buy the Honda in my 55's. Quality and hassle free. I would buy the Himalayan if my family has been an RE fan and they don't find heritage in any other brand but at the same time I need an ADV and not a pseudo-cruiser.
@@HunterVlog350cc this is exactly why I do not follow these channels that market their names and faces. They think the bikes they own are far greater than what others ride, and are bewildered by the reality of the situation. These are exactly the kind of guys that are making the motorcycle community toxic. Well because they are mainstream. FYI what I've stated above is exactly what he commented in one of his video when I called him out on his BS.
I may get a lot of hate for this, but the Himalayan looks so eye-candy. The Honda looks a bit eye-sore. The himmy after the update looks beautiful in pictures, even more so in person.
Just answer one question will royal Enfield 452 give me a return value of 75% Let's say after 3/4 years No it wont but I can bet Honda will give you more better returns and more peace of mind for reliability and performance So chose wisely Peace of mind Or You smart guys Love Honda
Yes , Honda is going to be way better in terms of quality .. but how better and how long .. let's say if theres someone who is going to pay 6 lakhs for a 500 cc ..that person almost always has enough money to be fancied by n buy something either different or upgrade in about 2-3 years.. so the 'high build quality' material , which would go on for 15 years maybe , is of no actual use to the buyer . Then..if it's about your day to day comfort quality, i don't think himalayans seat, suspension, riders triangle etc which defines most of plushness is way far behind is what reputed riders n reviewers have told video after video.. Now performance quality- both r on the platform of touring n adventure .. there are thousands of riders who have showcased how their himalayans have treaded anywhere from Himalayas to Europe .. Honda 500x might be new , did Honda arrange at least for mktg purpose 20-30 riders to go these terrains to suggest it's TWICE as good for that job .. No... so be it the build quality- which might hold for a lifetime OR the every day ride quality- which is just marginally good , makes the cost incurred absolutely foolish..( that said - being a Lil foolish in buying a two wheeler is ok - tastes u know) ...but this is just a LOT foolish .. and even if ud wanna sell after 2 years.. for a 500cc used bike, regardless of whatever the badge , i don't have to tell if it'll sell itself to make u smile .. it won't .. so it's neither twice the speed or twice the comfort or twice safe neither the premium badged bikers would let u brag with this thing.. the only thing its good might be five times the LIFE the build quality- gives ..but as I said it's an obsolete betterment for those are at that price point. The thing is- Honda or anyone , pl listen to this , for the first 2 hundred cc , ON Road could go upto 1 lakh / 100 cc.. beyond that it should only be 50k/ 100 cc... so a 500cc bike should not cost more than 3.5 lakhs at any cost, and if anyone is further peddling quality and brand on a price tag , add a lakh more - 4.5 on road .. That's it..anything more than is just stealing out of your pocket and we shouldn't fall for it , and let this purchasing decision make them review their pricing. Lets not allow PPL or organizations oversell their quality or brand , perceived or even real one.
Honest review Alert! The Himalayan 450 is just a fantastic bike; I got mine 3 days back and have to say it's a beautiful machine. I was waiting and trying to find a way to buy this premium NX500, but here are my thoughts. 1. I want a bike with power 40bhp+4(with PowerTRONIC FuelX). It is indeed amazing to cruise at good triple-digit speed. 2. I have felt the vibration on the handlebar a bit, but it settles down at high speed. Also, I am planning to change the plastic handle grips, which will help a lot, + good gloves for a long tour will take care of it. 3. What an amazing suspension system it has got. What else can you expect at 3.5 L on-road? Have done 60 km on a very rough road, and it is pretty comfortable for the pillion rider. If you are someone like me, who is in dilemma. Just get this machine! Thank me later Haha P.S.: Now stop comparing part by part with a premium imported product!
Not sure when this bull crap is going to stop. It's like comparing a Skoda superb with Maruti ciaz.. it's different categories, let Honda manufacture this here and give a competitive price with similar features and then it makes sense.. this is click bait
For 99% cases the new Himalayan is way better than the HONDA , its now has more than adequate power for Mile munching at 100 - 120 kmph all day long , is spacious, has accessory options , can take pillion comfortably to Ladakh and the SHOWA suspension set up is a dream . Offroad is absolutely no match , At half price its anyday a better bike overall .Great Job RE. for those who cry about no tubeless tyres, carry a portable inflator for your rides.
There can’t be any comparison between Enfield and Honda. One is with 3rd class build quality and one with super fine build quality. It’s like a race between a 100cc bike with 1000cc, 200bho sports bike.
Initially was thinking of buying nx 500 but than I realised it's too much of money for a 500 cc may be in future when I would think of upgrading to a bigger and more refined engine I would go with something similar but for now I am loving my Himalayan 450 few small problems does show up within couple of days like bike stalling in first gear and than the meter doesn't work properly it feels glitchy
Headline Ruksana ko uksana On my way back to greater noida, after trying a few times, himalayan 450 took the bait and we went full gas on the straight. I must admit, himalayan is fast but not as fast as our sex bomb adv390. After i was done , i waived and said good bye darling and ruksana wept and tried and wept but could not come near me. Well tried ruksana and well played adv390. One and only Badass MountainTamer
Need to nail on your thoughts for the way you are comparing a single cylinder against a parallel twin one. Are you not able to see the front twin disc set up and un imaginable reliable of Honda when comparing to RE 💩💩💩. Over drive people's supposed to consume human feed instead of some other
Haha😂 what a medicore comparison Himalayan is never meant to what he is talking about. Same bike they are selling cheaper in other countries because now Chinese bikes are eating their cake. Fooling indians better buy ktm ,RE & triumph or even Harley
Remember the CB500X? first a step price cut, then sudden withdrawal from the market. This time, again the bike has disappeared from the showrooms. They are saying no more deliveries this year. Can't trust Honda, the are just NOT serious about this bike. It IS an awesome bike....But just not woth it. Leaning towards the desi H450 at less than half the cost....and that ain't half the bike, 80% maybe but certainly not half. Good luck selling this , Honda. You've screwed up..again.
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Honda bikes are more than the numbers on spec sheet. You just pay for the authentic Japanese experience.
please define 'authentic Japanese experience'.
Hahaha
Huh? U can say that to almost every other bike company (German,other Japanese, Italian, American, hell even Chinese), in that regard every non-indian brand is a experience good or bad, Honda is not 'unique' (becz Ghar ki murgi daal barabar). RE buyer/fans can also argue about their brand's heritage and legacy and how it's oldest bike manufacturer etc.
@@shwetankshuklaexactly..
Indian are second most reliable bike manufacturers in the world after Japan... Respect Indian bike brands.. They have come long way...
Top 10 highest selling bike brands has 4 bikes brands from India and rest of the 6 bikes brands are in top 10 because of Indian sales... 😂
@@THUGPUTIN true bro
No way not going to spend double the price just for slightly better reliability.
I have a KTM 390 ADV X. The older 390 engine has been in the market for such a long time. All major issues have been worked out. It has been a flawless ownership experience. I just fill up and ride. No tinkering or tightening something. I follow the normal service intervals.
Indian brands are easy to service and parts are cheap and abundant. I can expect to get the KTM repaired in most places in India compared to the Honda.
Secondly, I have peace of mind that if something happens to the bike like an accident I don't have to sell my kidney to pay off the parts bill.
In Covid times I remember CB500X owners were paying through their noses for parts and tires because the imports were disrupted.
As a Honda CB300R owner, i can say the spares are cheaper than KTM duke 250, yes CB300R is made in India but you cant discount Honda Reliability, i have seen 50-60 yr old Hondas with nothing more than consumables being replaced
New bs6 and 7 are shit tho lotta issues….i want to buy a adv 390 but am scared of vibes and reliability issues
@@santoshmoopanar6584 who gone use bike for 50-60 years 😂😂
And it don't make sense to wait for some part change for week's. 😅
Buy domestic bike use 4-5 years sell it buy new generation be happy 😊😁
@@rolex_is_here 50-60 years?? bro , assume its resale value of 5 or 10 years
@@rolex_is_here It's not about using the bike for 50 years. Owning a piece of machinery that has lasted through time becomes an invaluable asset. Why do you think people love RX100s and old bullets even now?
it's a symbol of human artistry and mechanical precision.
I knw someone's someone who owns an NX. It's insane. NX is a very specific tool and not everyone will own or appreciate it. But it's amazing for what it is. Honda's service is actually excellent. Their mechanics really know what they do but I can't say the same about RE from experience. Honda is expensive but it's a very fine tuned machine.
I actually don't like the Honda for their steep after sales cost. However I can vouch for the riding experience and refinement. Once you own a Japanese bike you need to do a lot of thinking before switching to a European brand.
@@virajvroomsagreed
My father gifted me a Hero Honda Splendor way back in 1996. I really fell in love with it. I quit riding when I bought a car in 1999. I bought the Honda CB350 last month, not the Highness or the RS, but the newer model launched late last year, which looks like the RE Classic 350 (In fact, it looks better than the RE Classic 350, in my opinion). I have always wanted to own an RE Classic 350 but was unsure about its reliability. Last month, I rode a bike for the first time after 25 years when I went for a test ride on the Honda CB 350. It was absolutely fantastic. Fell in love with the bike.
However, my experience with the Honda service has not been as good as yours. I ride my bike only on the weekends. I noticed that my bike started leaking oil after the first service, and the "service due" indicator keeps flashing. This doesn't speak well of the Honda Service. I intend to keep this bike until I die, and I hope this "service" experience is just an aberration and not a norm that I must reconcile to. 🙏
I own Himalayan 450 most of the issues you mentioned sorted like connectivities, switch gear.. Heating is prominent in this summer in city's stop and go traffic which needs to be addressed by RE. No issues at all for highways.. Honda have a proven engine that's all.. For that huge On road price of this CBU unit is unjustified even for twin cylinder setup. Himalayan is gm any day. You can buy 3-4 Himalayan with same money of honda to keep warranty intact for years with resale and repurchase 😊😊 just a juggad thought
and also if someone wants to push Himalayan as offroader, things will break. guess what parts are cheaper and there's a huge network of service reachability
I am quite happy by the performances of Himalyan 450, slight heating issues is only evident in slow city ride and can be ignored. Highway ride and off roaming is fantastic. Speed ( comfortable 145 kmph) and breaking is really great.
Both are different legues not a fair comparison
The thing really attracted me to the NX500 are two things - the looks and the weight management which would be needed for my knees.
We pay half and we get half the quality.
Two of my friends bought the 450, both are facing issues
Exactly... Look at triumph also facing so many issues... People needs to understand, even though it shines when you look at it, you get what you pay for... Cheap price, cheap product... They might make it not look cheap but it's still cheap..
All bikes have issues. That's not the point. It's how the service team handles those issue is what matter. And with RE, you better be prepared to get annoyed. One visit to the workshop and you will come back remembering those good old days when you owned a Bajaj. I own a KTM ADV and the tyres cracked a month after warranty ended. And I don't need to mention what a Metzeler costs? The KTM guys just replaced it. No questions asked! While my friend with a meteor is still struggling to get the cone set rectified, forget replacement.
I have had great experience at RE service centers. All my issues were immediately fixed and addressed. Even say with the new Himalayan right leaning issue. Fixed the same week of delivery. I except issue with any bike, but I expect more from the service center to fix issues. Have heard enough horror stories about Triumph and Honda dealers treating customers like shit and not fixing the bike even after spending 20-40k on service! 😂
@@avid_biker Good. Please share your dealer's/service center's name.
@@avid_biker Yeah, RE is quite willing to entertain replacements under warranty. My Interceptor's exhaust headers developed some tiny rust spots at the hottest part. They were changed under warranty without any fuss. That's 30k worth of parts.
Clocked 2000 + kms on NX500, LOVING IT 👏👏. CHECK IT OUT!
Haha. Good videos.
@@virajvrooms appreciate your response bro... ❤️ Par wahi par comment kar dete , toh hamare channel ka bhala hota 😁
Wow I 4 weeks 2k kms ? 😮
@@Akash-iy7cs now it's 12000kms in 2months 🤪
I have been using 2019 model honda cb500x for daily commuting and long distance touring in the Netherlands for past 7 months. Honda CB500X is well-suited for touring due to its comfortable ergonomics, reliable and efficient engine, good wind protection, and versatile suspension setup. It strikes a balance between performance and comfort, making it a reliable companion for both short trips and extended tours. I can easily cruise on long trips 130 km all day with sufficent amount of power left for overtaking. And i have done trips to germany alps with bigger companions sv650,moto morini 650 and few bigger engines. I can very easily cope up with them because of its versatile nature and linear torquey smooth engine.
I've owned two RE's and I'm definitely done with them
My Brother 🙇
Why bro?
The way RE Himalayan is Underappreciated by OD is crazy. Himalayan is a top notch bike 100 percent value for money.
My experience with the new 450 has not been very great. There is some kind of friction inside the engine but RE service centre is unable to figure out whats wrong and they are saying its just normal vibration which its not. I really regret purchasing this bike because my friends Himalayan runs really good but not mine. This happened within first week of buying this bike.
Beware of RE service. They completely ruined my 411.
Man. Find a private garage that specialise in RE service. They might build a Sherpa or a Gurkha or a Pathan engine. End of the day it's still an RE. The private guys should be able to solve the issue as the RE mechanics community is really well connected. With service centers you actually get into that corporate hierarchy. Sometimes even if the mechanic knows a solution he is not authorised to solve it. One reason why I always have bought Bajaj and KTMs. The service guys are from a different universe all together. If they are not authorised to do something in the showroom they clearly mention that and share the contacts outside the official network.
@@virajvrooms that's what I have been adviced too, I was sceptical since the bike is under warranty but it's useless anyways since they are unable to resolve the issue. I had asked one of my regular mechanics who specialises in bullets but he said he still haven't worked on new liquid cooled engine so he wasnt sure about it. But I somehow need to get it fixed since it's related to engine and it's annoying while riding the bike
@@virajvrooms True. Still scouting for that private garage. 👍
@@dilipnair5081 Yup. Keep trying. I see some RE fanboys here vouching for RE service centers. Asked them to share the names, and as usual no response. So I am entitled to assume those are service centres from a parallel universe. My mechanic is an RE owner and he was a bit scared first to touch my KTM ADV. I just showed him how to disconnect the IMU sensors. Rest he was able to figure it out.
Why do people complain when the pricing and experience is so different. RE has changed its tech in the last 8 years (2 for development and 6 since the 650 twins were launched) after almost a 100 years of making oretty much the same old deisgn. Honda on the other hand has been in the game for decades and in all sorts of genres (supersports, adv, tourer etc).
I for one commend RE for what it has achieved in the last few years. So many people in western countries are excited cos many of them dont want to have big heavy tech filled motorcyclea and want a smaller, lighter and simpler bike, a gap that the Him 450 and CFmoto 452 fills.
In the new Himalayan I took the test ride and felt slight heating in my right leg and low end is not good above 3000rpm the bike feels alive and seating is amazing as in standing wise it’s good
Team OD: RE H is not “almost half the price, it’s more than half the price.
Exactly...on road it comes to 3.5 lakhs plus
NX500 IS 7L while RE H is 3.45
I was waiting for this comparo. In international market they are priced about the same. Good to see how they compare.
Wow the comparison I have been long expecting ❤
Can anyone tell me which company is the tail rack on NX is from? Carbon Racing?
It's simple. NX500 if you have the money or it's your only bike! Because of the parallel twin and Honda "reliability". However, if anything breaks be ready to wait for weeks to months for parts to arrive, even in Mumbai, longer in the sticks. Himalayan is the more value for money alternative, yes you have to deal with the single cylinder vibes but it's Hella good off road! Nx500 misses out on 21-inch spokes and switchable rear ABS. Himalayan misses out on traction control. That's about it. I have multiple bikes and prefer the RE in my stable.
A person having that budget won't really care about the delay. For him the Honda badge matter's more. And RE is no good either. It took 6 months for them to ship a cone set to Pune. Besides there is a big 'IF'. The only time I have seen the Versys 650 and the CBR 650 r going to the garage is when those met with an accident or for the usual service.
@@virajvrooms The Himalayan is new and there is a lot of demand. I think RE will sort out the parts distribution in some time.
A person with that budget will not care about the price but he will definitely care about the delay.
If I already know that If I break something I will be out of commission for weeks and months I won't be able to enjoy the bike.
With the Himalayan or the ADV 390 I can go as hard as I want and enjoy the ride. Also the Indian bikes are built for the abuse for example the alloys are made more sturdy and heavy to deal with bad Indian roads.
Even if Indian brands go for service more often it is cheap and super quick. One big advantage is that you can get it fixed in most places in India.
I think if a person wants to just enjoy riding onroad/offroad. Indian brands are the way to go.
@@anirudhhhh Too much biased in your reply. No body is stopping you from buying an Indian brand. But don't expect others to follow you.
@@anirudhhhh Honda service charges are as low as indian brands bro - also the footfall is low in bigwing service center hence better attention given to each bikes ...also no local mechanic can anyways deal with these bikes and you have to rely on service centers - just see how difficult it is to change the air filter in the new Himalayan - Only good thing RE has is the wide service network but dont expect all the engineers to be well versed in this challenging machine
Beautiful review really well explained 👍🏻
Generally no body dares talking anything against a RE
But in your review u hv pointed out the real facts and flaws of RE cheers to that 🎉
Is this guy for real? Overdrive cannot have such mediocre comparisons of 2 completely different genres of riding. The Himalayan was never ment to do things that the reviewer is expecting it to do, and for 7.5L onroad...CBU or not, the CB500 is a joke.
Oh yeah. Himalayan was made to fly.
Ohh yes you are on the dot literally hitting a bullseye🎯. Too much to pay for these machines not made in India Nand for indian biking conditions as well. 😂
Right
Generally in India most people arguing that Honda bikes are always way more expensive than Indian brand bikes I agree that, Same thing happens to me in 2011 when I bought Honda CBF Stunner it's a 125cc bike, at that time this bike cost is almost near to the Bajaj pulsar 150 and TVS Apache 160 everybody around me told that why you spend more money for a 125cc bike while you had option for bigger 150 and 160cc bikes and all of my friends at that time had Pulsar and Apache bikes. Now FastForward to today these pulsar's and Apache's are giving more trouble over the time now everybody changed to second and third bike except me my Honda Stunner is 13 years old and running more than 86000kms till now I didn't face any issues in my bike even today I am taking this bike to the 500kms long ride no problem at all. If you think that NX500 is twice the price as Himalayan 450 remember that it will run till you die.
My 2007 Honda Unicorn is still running as smooth as butter.
I have Bajaj Pulser 150cc which was bought during 2011. It has almost clocked more than 130000km+ , exact count I don't know as it doesn't go more than 99999 so. I had daily travel of 75kms for last 5 years and bcz of that it has clocked so much. I would say that my experience with Bajaj Pulser was amazing , not a single breakdown in whole 12 yrs and also never disappointed me mileage or anything. when I purchased at that time it was giving me mileage of 70+kms but not lately it is giving me only 30+kms . Itna chalega to inefficient to banega hi . But it was reliable bike for sure. I can't say same for the new bajaj bikes now as I don't have same experience. Since last 2 years , My daily driver is Meteor 350. I would say it is more uncomfortable than my pulser 150. I had to increase the cushioning of seats and I also changed the suspension of it, I replaced it with Old classic 350 Nitrous suspension and Now It's night and day difference in terms of ride quality. I was about to sale the meteor due to lot of back pain and not able to adapt the cruiser riding style but I made it like a little bit classic 350 style riding style. Now I know that actually I used my pulser 150 as adventure bike ride style which I can't do with meteor 350. So I am planning to replace it with any ADV bike for sure but as typical Indian , I know Honda bikes are good , engines are good, but double the price , if you can , you should ow Himalayan is not bad either.
Is it 3 lakhs on road or 4 lakhs?
You are telling me NX 500 is not an Adventure bike?
Biggest difference is the weight balance on these two machines
One feels like a feather and the other like an elephant
Cruising at 100 on NX is buttery smooth and on the Himalayan it’s vibey
And that is why you pay the premium so stop comparing these two beautiful machines which are great in their own genre and let the audience decide by doing their own test rides.
RE offers a brilliant product in the price bracket and people that have budget constraints should and will definitely opt for the Himalayan as it’s a great value product and if you want a superior riding experience without budget constraints and think about stability, control and other parameter that makes riding delightful you go for the Honda
If RE launches a parallel twin adv with proper traction control, refined engine and balanced weight distribution and power delivery .... that is the day you do a comparison … until then let this aimless debate go
Actual fun of comparisions will happen if KTM launches their ADV in the himalayan price band but as expected it will sit between these two bikes and will be the real competition to Himalayan 450 - People looking to buy the himalayan will not even test drive the NX 500 and vice versa because they both fall in different price brackets and everyday usage
does honda have dct automatic?
Looking forward to my next Himalayan. My GT experience has been amazing. RE service is a different thing.
If I did not want to do big off road, and if I had the money, the NX is a great machine, smooth and powerful and the weight is hardly felt. Great for touring on highways and not too bad for the city either. But in comparison, the Himalayan feels very cheap in refinement although it has a great suspension. And despite feeling very top heavy, once on the move, it handles roads excellently. Turning radius for a bike that size is awesome. It's not as intimidating as it feels when you push it around before starting. So, for those of us who can't afford the NX, the Himalayan is naturally the remaining option, especially when you consider off roading. But do yourself a big favour, pls don't ride the NX just before touching the RE, you'll be less disappointed. They are very different machines actually.
How can you compare these two? Completely different segments.
I have honda nx500 and impressed with quality of each part…specially when i see himalayan 450 ahead of me with shaking indicators 😅- not to hurt anyone its one of the observations
Bro I can buy a himalyan make few mods and still have enough money to travel across India and pay for the service for the next few years
@@roshan9828 good for you bro…and add one more cylinder also for refinement and smooth ride
Only fools compare these two bikes...
@@DriftyMilesOfficial Royal Enfield is a shit brand. No bike maker in the world can come close to Japanese brands.
I'd rather save some more money and get the NX500 even if I have to pay double the price.
The reliability that the 473cc engine offers is soo good that can easily use it for a decade and still be satisfied later.
Cannot say the same thing about the Himmy 450. I know it's built to a cost and NX s not value for money considering that it's a CBU.
Honda should have bought it the CKD route which would have dropped the price by 10-15%.
They should have priced it around 4.5L ex showroom
Hondas are brilliant machines no doubt. The fit, the finish, the engine refinement, the clutch and the transmission are wonderful. But paying INR 6 lacs ex showroom for 47 HP, Adventure tourer is absolutely bonkers. I would rather put another INR 2 lacs and go for the Kawasaki Versys 650 any day.
Definitely the Himalayan over the NX500. Need the off-road hardware. A CRF300 would be nice, though.
i have ridden classic Chrome for 14 years and recently got a chance to ride himalayan in the city for 60-65kms......the buzz from the engine is very annoying ...i felt exhausted at the end of the ride. and below 3000rpm the bike is boring ...so if you are going to use as city commuter then please take a thorough test ride. Honda is buttery smooth in the city.
Good review Chris 👍🏻
Omg this was such a boring review that I couldn't even complete the video. This guy is speaking in such a monotonous way😐😐 please overdrive don't do this to us
Hahaha
I kept the playback speed at 1.5x just so I don't sleep.😂
The topic Is also crappy and boring .. is nx500 in the same league with himalayan?
When are we getting himalayan 650 ?
It will be a comparison then.
Honda made in Japan or SE asia?
Doesn't matter. Quality stays the same.
in Europe the price difference is around 1000 euro. So Honda NX500 is my best choice in Europe.
But RE can go off road also
Christopher needs to bring some enthusiasm in his speech!.. Its of no use to have good vocabulary & speak within your mouth..
Where I'm living currently, the Himalayan is less than half the cost of the NX. The NX is a good bike, but not good enough to justify costing over twice that of the Himmo.
Good things cost money, junk bikes like Re, Indians r so compromising
Ich höre zum ersten Mal, dass der Motor der neuen Himalayan Temperatur Probleme (Überhitzung) haben soll? 🤔 Das hat noch kein anderer Testfahrer vor Ihnen gesagt oder festgestellt.
180 is more than enough you want to go for Annapurna circuit I went to Nepal Annapurna on CBR 250
I wish there was triumph scrambler 400x but the review is good.
I actually liked this review. For guys complaining about both bikes being leagues apart. True from one side. But just jump to the other side of the spectrum. Two bikes that make absolutely no sense for the target it is intended for. One known for quality but pricy and another infamous for its recalls and after sales but cheaper. I would no doubt buy the Honda in my 55's. Quality and hassle free. I would buy the Himalayan if my family has been an RE fan and they don't find heritage in any other brand but at the same time I need an ADV and not a pseudo-cruiser.
What are you talking about? Hondas have always been slow..
And the RE is astonishly fast!
How can you compare this tow bikes? Both are totally different bike
bulu took both❤❤
Yeah, same dude who looks down on xpluse owners and call them insignificant
That Himalayan is not going to stay.
@@karacerept he keeps changing his words often
@@HunterVlog350cc this is exactly why I do not follow these channels that market their names and faces. They think the bikes they own are far greater than what others ride, and are bewildered by the reality of the situation. These are exactly the kind of guys that are making the motorcycle community toxic. Well because they are mainstream.
FYI what I've stated above is exactly what he commented in one of his video when I called him out on his BS.
I may get a lot of hate for this, but the Himalayan looks so eye-candy. The Honda looks a bit eye-sore. The himmy after the update looks beautiful in pictures, even more so in person.
Just answer one question will royal Enfield 452 give me a return value of 75%
Let's say after 3/4 years
No it wont but I can bet Honda will give you more better returns and more peace of mind for reliability and performance
So chose wisely
Peace of mind
Or
You smart guys
Love Honda
Topic should be inline two or single cylinder
Yes , Honda is going to be way better in terms of quality .. but how better and how long .. let's say if theres someone who is going to pay 6 lakhs for a 500 cc ..that person almost always has enough money to be fancied by n buy something either different or upgrade in about 2-3 years.. so the 'high build quality' material , which would go on for 15 years maybe , is of no actual use to the buyer . Then..if it's about your day to day comfort quality, i don't think himalayans seat, suspension, riders triangle etc which defines most of plushness is way far behind is what reputed riders n reviewers have told video after video.. Now performance quality- both r on the platform of touring n adventure .. there are thousands of riders who have showcased how their himalayans have treaded anywhere from Himalayas to Europe .. Honda 500x might be new , did Honda arrange at least for mktg purpose 20-30 riders to go these terrains to suggest it's TWICE as good for that job .. No...
so be it the build quality- which might hold for a lifetime OR the every day ride quality- which is just marginally good , makes the cost incurred absolutely foolish..( that said - being a Lil foolish in buying a two wheeler is ok - tastes u know) ...but this is just a LOT foolish .. and even if ud wanna sell after 2 years.. for a 500cc used bike, regardless of whatever the badge , i don't have to tell if it'll sell itself to make u smile .. it won't .. so it's neither twice the speed or twice the comfort or twice safe neither the premium badged bikers would let u brag with this thing.. the only thing its good might be five times the LIFE the build quality- gives ..but as I said it's an obsolete betterment for those are at that price point.
The thing is- Honda or anyone , pl listen to this , for the first 2 hundred cc , ON Road could go upto 1 lakh / 100 cc.. beyond that it should only be 50k/ 100 cc... so a 500cc bike should not cost more than 3.5 lakhs at any cost, and if anyone is further peddling quality and brand on a price tag , add a lakh more - 4.5 on road .. That's it..anything more than is just stealing out of your pocket and we shouldn't fall for it , and let this purchasing decision make them review their pricing. Lets not allow PPL or organizations oversell their quality or brand , perceived or even real one.
Rant of RE fanboy
So sober a review ❤
Guys both these bikes are in different levels. Comparison is not fair.
its so sad honda offering almost same specs but double the price, himalayan rocks anyday
one only appreciates Japanese machines especially Hondas after 10yrs of ownership
Promoting Royal Enfields is routine of overdrive
Honest review Alert!
The Himalayan 450 is just a fantastic bike; I got mine 3 days back and have to say it's a beautiful machine.
I was waiting and trying to find a way to buy this premium NX500, but here are my thoughts.
1. I want a bike with power 40bhp+4(with PowerTRONIC FuelX). It is indeed amazing to cruise at good triple-digit speed.
2. I have felt the vibration on the handlebar a bit, but it settles down at high speed. Also, I am planning to change the plastic handle grips, which will help a lot, + good gloves for a long tour will take care of it.
3. What an amazing suspension system it has got. What else can you expect at 3.5 L on-road? Have done 60 km on a very rough road, and it is pretty comfortable for the pillion rider.
If you are someone like me, who is in dilemma. Just get this machine!
Thank me later Haha
P.S.: Now stop comparing part by part with a premium imported product!
They should reduce the price by a lakh atleast
500 twin vs 450 single cylinder no comparison not fair
Reliability vs just a bike
If i were in india i choose himalayan. They are very good bikes. Better thna chinese for sure.
Not sure when this bull crap is going to stop. It's like comparing a Skoda superb with Maruti ciaz.. it's different categories, let Honda manufacture this here and give a competitive price with similar features and then it makes sense.. this is click bait
With Honda you pay 2x as much but you don't get 2x the bike while for RE H you pay 1/2 as much while getting 80-85% of Honda🤷🏻♂️
very good & neutral comparo...
Himalayan 450 is just a lorry to drive . Honda is just a silent calm
Bike to drive . Test drive both back to back and thank me later !!!
Indian or Import is a political statement. Better to talk about advantages and disadvantages of both models
Naaa maaan! Come on.. I dont get it why does anyone has to even compare an "RE" to anything?? Bhai comee on !!
If you have 6 lakh then just go Honda Nx500. Reliable engine
For 99% cases the new Himalayan is way better than the HONDA , its now has more than adequate power for Mile munching at 100 - 120 kmph all day long , is spacious, has accessory options , can take pillion comfortably to Ladakh and the SHOWA suspension set up is a dream . Offroad is absolutely no match , At half price its anyday a better bike overall .Great Job RE.
for those who cry about no tubeless tyres, carry a portable inflator for your rides.
how is a portable inflator comparable to tubeless tyres in the case of punctures?
Ah yes. Portable inflator. Invented by James bond to fill the air in tubed tyres in real-time as the it leaks from the puncture hole.
@@virajvrooms😂😂well said
There can’t be any comparison between Enfield and Honda. One is with 3rd class build quality and one with super fine build quality. It’s like a race between a 100cc bike with 1000cc, 200bho sports bike.
Initially was thinking of buying nx 500 but than I realised it's too much of money for a 500 cc may be in future when I would think of upgrading to a bigger and more refined engine I would go with something similar but for now I am loving my Himalayan 450 few small problems does show up within couple of days like bike stalling in first gear and than the meter doesn't work properly it feels glitchy
When your 471cc returns 36KMPL, it becomes Affordable ❤
double price...so the fact that u r evencomparing means the Indian wins hands down,!
Japanese reliability ❤
Any Given Day Honda❤
Non scene compression... 2 lacs difference between these 2 bikes...
Honda will provide you a better biking experience and will be easy to live with. Also owning a Honda gives you a sense of desirable ownership.
i will pick honda anyday over royal enfield
Half the price is all anyone needs to know
Half price similar experience. Scram 440.
Hopeless review. This guy wants to just elevate Honda.. no enthusiasm in his speech and certainly these are two different league machines.
Honda Transalp is better than nx500, oh wait it's 2x the price of nx500.
Headline
Ruksana ko uksana
On my way back to greater noida, after trying a few times, himalayan 450 took the bait and we went full gas on the straight. I must admit, himalayan is fast but not as fast as our sex bomb adv390.
After i was done , i waived and said good bye darling and ruksana wept and tried and wept but could not come near me.
Well tried ruksana and well played adv390.
One and only
Badass MountainTamer
Himalayan is basically cheap unreliable vibrator 💥 Cost is premium but doesn't offer basic features 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️‼️‼️
Honda 👍🏽
Need to nail on your thoughts for the way you are comparing a single cylinder against a parallel twin one. Are you not able to see the front twin disc set up and un imaginable reliable of Honda when comparing to RE 💩💩💩. Over drive people's supposed to consume human feed instead of some other
Haha😂 what a medicore comparison Himalayan is never meant to what he is talking about.
Same bike they are selling cheaper in other countries because now Chinese bikes are eating their cake. Fooling indians better buy ktm ,RE & triumph or even Harley
Don't compare to honda
Honda yamaha is always king❤❤❤
Honda is always better
Bro you are not eligible for compensation. Lol😅
somebody tell idiots at yamaha to bring in adventure n classics to india..
wjatever is left of this nx500 will be destroyed by himalayn 650 spied today😂😂😂
Remember the CB500X? first a step price cut, then sudden withdrawal from the market. This time, again the bike has disappeared from the showrooms. They are saying no more deliveries this year. Can't trust Honda, the are just NOT serious about this bike. It IS an awesome bike....But just not woth it. Leaning towards the desi H450 at less than half the cost....and that ain't half the bike, 80% maybe but certainly not half. Good luck selling this , Honda. You've screwed up..again.
Royal Enfiled was never Royal ...waste of money
Ugliest of bike out there what were honda design engineers smoking😂
look like mt450
paid review macha ,,,,,
Lets give India chance...RE❤