Royal Enfield motorcycles seriously need to update its product quality check, also the products need to be properly designed before production and last but not the least the service Center mechanics need to be properly trained!
Those quality people are intrested only about their pauoys every month and no of shares they get from compnay , not customers satisfaction , i have seen many himalayan owners are frustrated after 5 months too
Thanks for taking out time and creating this valuable content of listing down all shortcomings of the bike and manufacturing defects. Much appreciated. This would for sure help many new buyers including me before taking the delivery.
Thank you very much. I've booked RE Himalayan and I'll and I must check these points before delivery. I must say its pretty rare to come across this much buyer oriented video.
this is just a beginning.. You'll discover a lot more (some are visible in video too)...I own the first ever model when it was launched and despite all the problems I faced and solved I still love this bike...RE gives you the opportunity to work on your bike so that you can grow with the company too..😆😉... Trust me it's still an awesome bike .. My odometer crossed 70000 kms ..and still going 👍🏻
@@dcruz1031 many things mentioned in video are not even problems....don't worry....real problems are different....and if u face any problem they will help u....go ahead 😃
This is one of those videos one should see for sure befor taking the delivery of the bike. Appreciate and thank you for the information and knowledge that you have shared with us. I hope to see more videos of yours. All the best.
This is one of the best reviews on this charm of a bike, completely agree on the faulty fuel gauge ! RE has a long way to go if it ever wants to provide the reliability of a Japanese bike.
I worked in the quality control department of an engineering industry near Viralaimalai, Tamil nadu. I had many friends who had worked in the Royal Enfield (called enfield India those times) plant in a place called Singampunari nearby. which manufactured MOFA, the moped. That facility was closed down later. Those days , the word "Quality : was the last thing in any manager's mind. QC people were seen as enemies of production. The whole MOFA plant was closed only because of quality issues.
@@shanmugaprakashr6845 In 1991, I had many friends who worked with me in Viralimalai. People like Maria Joseph, Ravichandran and Mr kalidass were with me. .MariaJoseph came straight from Enfield Singampumari. Ravi was from MM forgings. Mr Kalidass wa senior to us. Myself, Maria Hoseph and Ravi joined in the same day in Tuflin in 1991 . ANother friend Mr Srider was also from Karaikudi. I think he had also worked in Enfield Singampunari.
You need to take this up to the Royal Enfield customer complaints! Don’t just ask the showroom rather write a mail to higher officials of Royal Enfield. You have every right to get a good product and service, don’t let it go!
Whatever you have raised the concerns are all manufacturing defects /flaws which show the evolutionary stages of the bike, I just got my Himalayan 4days back it is the same ones, I seriously suggest Mr siddharth lal hires some retired engg from Japan and German automobile firms to make it a flawless bike
Outstanding review - Please keep updating on this issues- I was planing RE for my off road use - As of no I will hold my thoughts and wait for your feedback.
You have a very keen eye for imperfections... I too cannot digest misalignment and poorly fitted parts... I almost ruined my Desert Storm just because the mechanic from the factory didn't tighten the bolt that held the sprag clutch in place... Royal Enfield is notorious for giving customers defective products...
Good information bro.. I'm planning to upgrade my classic 350 to this machine, Thanks to this video so that new buyers can check all these things before taking delivery of their bike👍
Hi I hope Mr Siddartha lal gets to watch this video.If people are choosing Royal Enfield over other bikes,they are expecting quality in every aspect of this bike.Your vlog should be an eye opener to each and every person employed at Royal Enfield.If we are shelling out almost 2,40,000rs, there should be a laid back satisfaction that we have invested our hard earned money on the right bike.These are the kind of vlogs which makes real difference,keep the good work going mate.Royal Enfield!!! if anyone watching, kindly tighten your quality control.
For sturdy wind visor, you should use the bajaj bushings instead of re stocks, the re bushings are not good in quality and with heavy wind the rubber tears off very fast. Use DL181010 BUSHING FROM BAJAJ as they are lil better and harder so windshield stays sturdy and holds well in heavy wind or at 110_115 km/hr speed.
TH-cam was actually made for these types genuine videos made by genuine people. But now a days it's just the upgraded and portable version of television.
Thanks for sharing. I saw your video and found the same issues with Himalayan at my store where I did the booking. After going through this and other youtuber experiences, I have decided to cancel my booking. I want to have a bike without any worries. It's a good bike but comes with lot of headache, some gets sorted and some don't. I am going for Dominar with the same price and power loaded features 👍
I think the ones that don't pass quality control get a Saree guard. On the plus side, you pay half what we pay for those bikes. Decent review - good stuff to check and watch.
Good Information video bro... It will help to all... This issue having in my motorcycle also... And engine off and 1 and 2 and gear very very hard very worst
Very good review.... True bro.. some of these issues are pretty little issues in the sense of care and fit and finishing but very big issue FOR DELIVERING A FIT AND FINISHED bike... After taking such a good amount of money... these issues are shameful for the most trusted brand bike in India. It's very important review for me.. for I'm too gonna buy this bike in 1or 2years
@@idealmechanist7524 thank you for responding, i don't think so that engine leakage will come out with just few kms of spin, this is something that will pop out after few weeks or months for sure, don't you think so??! This i have experienced with Bajaj pulsar, don't know how is it with other brands 🙁
The vibration of the wind shield is due to the headlight touching a metal rod behind it..move your headlight angle below..it will eliminate it..I faced the same espically when I fitted the gps guard..facing the same issue with the full Guage.. however my milage is 25 to 26 only...my Jerry can also got fixed at the showroom.
I'm used to japanese machines from the 70s and early 80s , and plan on coming back to biking on a Himalayan , to be honest overall at this price range some of the annoyances are not that critical , the screen vibration , no, if your going to red line the bike to the limiter what do you expect ! I will however check all you have pointed out on delivery and complain immediately if i come across anything concerning , but i am a hands on person any small annoyances i will sort myself.
Hello, firstly thanks for sharing these insightful points. I recently booked a Himalayan, and I'm expecting to take delivery of it in mid September, frankly I chose it ahead of the KTM 390 adventure simply because of value for money. After watching this video, I am thinking if I'm getting the desired quality for the money we pay. I am at a juncture where I can cancel my booking and still go for the KTM 390 adv. Do you recommend switching? I previously owned a TB350, although I loved the bike, I thought the quality for the money was not up to the mark
I think issues are there but all can taken care by any local/ road side mechanic. This is not possible with foreign brands. If you are touring any remote area you can easily find RE mechanic but for KTM you need to showroom. But both the bikes have much price difference. Take what you can afford and what you like.
KTM is not a adventure tourer according to me because you dont get that ride quality in KTM so go for Himalayan itself but just ensure you check all the points before delivery
The gaps in front of the handle bar clamp are no manufacturing defects but how you clamp the handlebar down to its base. Some manufacturers have them evenly spaced, on Suzukis and Husqvarnas you will find this gap at the other side facing the rider as the two forward facing screws are tightened first as per manual.
Thanku sir for covering such brilliant points, even I booked this bike. So will surely check all those points before taking delivery. Also please let us know if all the issue has been taken care by RE. Please make 1 more video if all issue or few issue is resolve thanku.
Good one Bro! It really helps everyone to look at these aspects! For 2.5 lacks, quality should be top notch for the major components....hope RE will look at it soon n rectify!! 👍🙏🙏🙏
I think out of your 10 points only 6th and 7th point makes sense. Rest all points are most common in all bikes. There frames are welded separately, so there are high chances that there may be some mm differences. By the way good observation.
Now this is called quality content. I think I have watched all of the major review channels for this bike but your 10 mins were more useful than all of them combined. I'm curious to know if RE fixed all the issues mentioned in your video before you took delivery? Thanks again for the heads up.
For now they have resolved engine oil leakage issue by replacing the engine itself . Other issues remain the same. They have told me that they have escalated all the issues to the head office in Chennai
I have two himalayan and one electra and I know what are issues and what are not valid points. Great you work in product development. I'm from designing background so I too know what is wrong and what is not. Paying 2.4L is lot. But as you said your background is product development you should check this before delivery.
A must consideration for every buyer!
Very detailed explanation provided and rightly said that your money/investment should match the end result😀
True 😅
Royal Enfield motorcycles seriously need to update its product quality check, also the products need to be properly designed before production and last but not the least the service Center mechanics need to be properly trained!
True😅
Those quality people are intrested only about their pauoys every month and no of shares they get from compnay , not customers satisfaction , i have seen many himalayan owners are frustrated after 5 months too
Quality content my friend! No useless talk, no pretence, just a straightforward informative video.
Subscribed.
Hoping to see more content!
Thanks brother
Not looking for precision but manufacturing defects,nicely put
Thanks
Thank you. Will check this when I take delivery.
That's one of the best reviews i have seen so far. 🙋♂️
Thanks 🙂
Too minor for RE engineering.
I have owned 5 since 1983.
There are minor issues.
Don't expect bmw finishing touches in RE.
Live with it
Thanks for taking out time and creating this valuable content of listing down all shortcomings of the bike and manufacturing defects. Much appreciated. This would for sure help many new buyers including me before taking the delivery.
All the best
Thank you so much brother boz tomorrow I m going to take my Himalayan delivery.
So i can check all the points.. 👍👍
Thank you very much.
I've booked RE Himalayan and I'll and I must check these points before delivery.
I must say its pretty rare to come across this much buyer oriented video.
Thanks
1st video and great start bro ..great info ..
Thanks
You should with RE QA team😃.. Good job in identifying the issues 👍
So far the best review i found on youtube about himalayan good job bro
They are very helpful one always go through such checks while taking delivery.
Thanks 🙏
this is just a beginning.. You'll discover a lot more (some are visible in video too)...I own the first ever model when it was launched and despite all the problems I faced and solved I still love this bike...RE gives you the opportunity to work on your bike so that you can grow with the company too..😆😉... Trust me it's still an awesome bike .. My odometer crossed 70000 kms ..and still going 👍🏻
I have the trust
Bro how the problems get solve before buying
@@dcruz1031 plz explain your question...samjh nai aaya..
I mean if i found these issues while buying the himalayan.. will they exchange the bike?? What i have to do??
@@dcruz1031 many things mentioned in video are not even problems....don't worry....real problems are different....and if u face any problem they will help u....go ahead 😃
Wow, I am going to take delivery of Himalayan next week and this video is an eye opener before taking delivery! Thanks brother!.
Thanks
Bhanu did u find the same issues in ur bike ? Is it generic to all Himalayans ?
Me to. Picking one up next week. Will take a closer look at these areas. Many thanks!
@@ankitmohanty9713 I took the delivery yesterday. I didn't find much of the above problems..yeah 1-2 I found
Pure RAW Review.....expecting more videos
This is one of those videos one should see for sure befor taking the delivery of the bike. Appreciate and thank you for the information and knowledge that you have shared with us. I hope to see more videos of yours. All the best.
Anytime 😊
Oo my God,, it's outstanding, valuable, most informative video so far I have seen for RE . Thank you so much brother.
Anytime 😊
Chakma are you from Arunachal
very nice video....thanx for changing my mind ...I will go for a dominar 400 instead
You have all rights to choose your right machine 🙌
This is one of the best reviews on this charm of a bike, completely agree on the faulty fuel gauge ! RE has a long way to go if it ever wants to provide the reliability of a Japanese bike.
Thanks 👍
Most valuable review ..most important... I am going to buy this next 1-2 months... Thanks you very much for your work....keep going...
Thanks
All the best
Best review I have seen ..... just made me change my mind about this bike
Thanks
Superb Review..... Great Job Bro..... Thank You so much..... It will help me a lot, as I am planning to buy one...... GBU....
I worked in the quality control department of an engineering industry near Viralaimalai, Tamil nadu. I had many friends who had worked in the Royal Enfield (called enfield India those times) plant in a place called Singampunari nearby. which manufactured MOFA, the moped. That facility was closed down later. Those days , the word "Quality : was the last thing in any manager's mind. QC people were seen as enemies of production. The whole MOFA plant was closed only because of quality issues.
True
@@shanmugaprakashr6845 In 1991, I had many friends who worked with me in Viralimalai. People like Maria Joseph, Ravichandran and Mr kalidass were with me. .MariaJoseph came straight from Enfield Singampumari. Ravi was from MM forgings. Mr Kalidass wa senior to us. Myself, Maria Hoseph and Ravi joined in the same day in Tuflin in 1991 . ANother friend Mr Srider was also from Karaikudi. I think he had also worked in Enfield Singampunari.
You need to take this up to the Royal Enfield customer complaints! Don’t just ask the showroom rather write a mail to higher officials of Royal Enfield. You have every right to get a good product and service, don’t let it go!
Already done they are replacing
Replacing the bike??
@@idealmechanist7524 is the company offering to replace your motorcycle?
Great in-depth review, which was never covered by any reviews...
Thanks
Great content brother. This is what a review should look like to help decide the buyer.
Whatever you have raised the concerns are all manufacturing defects /flaws which show the evolutionary stages of the bike, I just got my Himalayan 4days back it is the same ones, I seriously suggest Mr siddharth lal hires some retired engg from Japan and German automobile firms to make it a flawless bike
I am not sure about it 😅
Even a Carpentar would do ! They do a better job to reflect uniformity or better finish to their craftsmanship! 😂
Your explanation is good
Love from chennai
Thanks
Outstanding review - Please keep updating on this issues- I was planing RE for my off road use - As of no I will hold my thoughts and wait for your feedback.
Sure thanks
You have a very keen eye for imperfections... I too cannot digest misalignment and poorly fitted parts... I almost ruined my Desert Storm just because the mechanic from the factory didn't tighten the bolt that held the sprag clutch in place... Royal Enfield is notorious for giving customers defective products...
Thanks
Well done! To the point and no bullshit ! Now I'm thinking twice before buying Himalayan.. thanks for the video.
Subscribed because of your content! 🙂
Thanks
Best vedio short and crisp we should send this to Royal Enfield
I saved this video because it's vry important and surely gonna follow this steps before buying the bike... thanks for this quality content 👍👍👍
Please go through in depth
Good information bro.. I'm planning to upgrade my classic 350 to this machine, Thanks to this video so that new buyers can check all these things before taking delivery of their bike👍
Welcome
Very informative video, one of the best review and very unique points, keep it up it is very helpful
Thanks
Hi I hope Mr Siddartha lal gets to watch this video.If people are choosing Royal Enfield over other bikes,they are expecting quality in every aspect of this bike.Your vlog should be an eye opener to each and every person employed at Royal Enfield.If we are shelling out almost 2,40,000rs, there should be a laid back satisfaction that we have invested our hard earned money on the right bike.These are the kind of vlogs which makes real difference,keep the good work going mate.Royal Enfield!!! if anyone watching, kindly tighten your quality control.
Thanks hope it reaches the right person
Nice reveiw brother
Deserve more followers
You cleared my head.... Great video.. Definitely gonna share with my friends who are great fans of himalayan...
Thanks
One of the best review..you must be an engineer..
Yeah
Excellent Video. No doubt. Excellent.
Thanks
Need a detailed complaint to higher authorities of RE.Good video
Thanks
Good one bro, thanks by the way it was really helpful!
Wonderful video with great information. Thank you ❤️
Welcome
Thank you from Arizona USA....
Pleasure is mine🤗
Thanks for the information!!! Great video!
Thanks
Thank you bro....
.
Subscribed...
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Have a nice day
Thanks
Nice one brother!!! Will definitely check these things
An excellent informative video, thank you for taking the time to detail these things to watch out for .
Thanks
M going to take a delivery next week .
Tq for such a Wonderful info.
Anytime
All the best for ur new bike
I'm also taking delivery this week.. thanks for the video and information bro
For sturdy wind visor, you should use the bajaj bushings instead of re stocks, the re bushings are not good in quality and with heavy wind the rubber tears off very fast. Use DL181010 BUSHING FROM BAJAJ as they are lil better and harder so windshield stays sturdy and holds well in heavy wind or at 110_115 km/hr speed.
Thanks for the same 👍
Thank you for your very good review....greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 👋🏻
Thanks
Useful video bro thanks and keep up the good work ✌🏼
Anytime
Well described. 100/100..we can say
Thanks
Kudos to the straightforward review. 👌
Thanks
Thanks for the RE Himalayan BS6 Masterclass Reviews and Straight Forward Error Spots.🙏🙏🙏
Thanks
A good analysis of the problems in the bike. While Enfield has done well on Interceptor, don’t know why they haven’t done it on Himalayan
Even i have the same doubt
TH-cam was actually made for these types genuine videos made by genuine people. But now a days it's just the upgraded and portable version of television.
Thanks
Very good explanation and detailed information about pre delivery inspection 👍👍
Thanks
Great quality auditor. Get a job in RE
Thanks for sharing. I saw your video and found the same issues with Himalayan at my store where I did the booking. After going through this and other youtuber experiences, I have decided to cancel my booking. I want to have a bike without any worries. It's a good bike but comes with lot of headache, some gets sorted and some don't. I am going for Dominar with the same price and power loaded features 👍
And the waiting period is 60-90 days
Choice is yours brother
make more videos about Himalayan bike,.,. subscribed😊
Sure
I think the ones that don't pass quality control get a Saree guard. On the plus side, you pay half what we pay for those bikes.
Decent review - good stuff to check and watch.
Thanks
Good Information video bro... It will help to all... This issue having in my motorcycle also... And engine off and 1 and 2 and gear very very hard very worst
Those issues will be solved after 1st service
@@idealmechanist7524 no it's mananufacture defect
I have changed clutch assembly and clutch
@@TheParimayamax bro are you talking about grinding noise, did it solve after changing clutch, plus was it covered under warranty?
To the point great work !!!
Thanks 😊
Excellent and genuine review...
Thanks
Useful video tq bro💐
Anytime
Thank u for give use full details
Genuine review.
Bro plz next talk about the power..
Sure in the upcoming videos
Thank you sir for knowledge
Very good review....
True bro.. some of these issues are pretty little issues in the sense of care and fit and finishing but very big issue FOR DELIVERING A FIT AND FINISHED bike...
After taking such a good amount of money... these issues are shameful for the most trusted brand bike in India.
It's very important review for me.. for I'm too gonna buy this bike in 1or 2years
Thanks
Good video bro.. even I'm facing same problems..
Should have seen your video before taking delivery. Anyway I have taken the delivery a week back. Will have to check all the pointers
Please do it
Thnak you so much for the observations.
😅
Informative 👌👌👌
Thanks
You raised genuine issues mate.
Congratulations on 10k views bro 💌
Thanks bro
hilalayan op bike 💖💪
Thanks dear....that helped alot.
Hey @ideadmechanist! Please share what crash guard are you using on your bike?
Zana crash guard with side rollers
Thank you so much brother but then how to check engine leakage issue at the time of delivery even if it's there?? 🙁
Ride for few km
@@idealmechanist7524 thank you for responding, i don't think so that engine leakage will come out with just few kms of spin, this is something that will pop out after few weeks or months for sure, don't you think so??! This i have experienced with Bajaj pulsar, don't know how is it with other brands 🙁
Great video man 👍💯
Thanks
The vibration of the wind shield is due to the headlight touching a metal rod behind it..move your headlight angle below..it will eliminate it..I faced the same espically when I fitted the gps guard..facing the same issue with the full Guage.. however my milage is 25 to 26 only...my Jerry can also got fixed at the showroom.
Cool thanks for the suggestion
Best review forever.
Thanks
Straight to Point ,Satisfied by Your Review...Thanks
Is it Worth to Buy Himalayan?
Yes it is but ensure check points
Ha sir sahi bola apne petrol meter galat dikhata hai mere paas bhi bs4 Himalayan hai
Good information for new buyer
Thanks for the RE Masterclass!
Thanks
I'm used to japanese machines from the 70s and early 80s , and plan on coming back to biking on a Himalayan ,
to be honest overall at this price range some of the annoyances are not that critical , the screen vibration , no, if
your going to red line the bike to the limiter what do you expect ! I will however check all you have pointed out
on delivery and complain immediately if i come across anything concerning , but i am a hands on person any small
annoyances i will sort myself.
If this many Gaps & misalignments in external parts, I wonder how many in the engine and Gearbox parts!!!!
Hello, firstly thanks for sharing these insightful points.
I recently booked a Himalayan, and I'm expecting to take delivery of it in mid September, frankly I chose it ahead of the KTM 390 adventure simply because of value for money.
After watching this video, I am thinking if I'm getting the desired quality for the money we pay. I am at a juncture where I can cancel my booking and still go for the KTM 390 adv.
Do you recommend switching? I previously owned a TB350, although I loved the bike, I thought the quality for the money was not up to the mark
I think issues are there but all can taken care by any local/ road side mechanic.
This is not possible with foreign brands.
If you are touring any remote area you can easily find RE mechanic but for KTM you need to showroom.
But both the bikes have much price difference. Take what you can afford and what you like.
KTM is not a adventure tourer according to me because you dont get that ride quality in KTM so go for Himalayan itself but just ensure you check all the points before delivery
Did u end up getting an RE or go for the KTM?
@@markheather1488 I bought the KTM, best decision I have ever made!
The gaps in front of the handle bar clamp are no manufacturing defects but how you clamp the handlebar down to its base. Some manufacturers have them evenly spaced, on Suzukis and Husqvarnas you will find this gap at the other side facing the rider as the two forward facing screws are tightened first as per manual.
Its not just the gap there is a alignment problem with the holders between the top and bottom
Thanks for sharing the information
Thanku sir for covering such brilliant points, even I booked this bike. So will surely check all those points before taking delivery. Also please let us know if all the issue has been taken care by RE. Please make 1 more video if all issue or few issue is resolve thanku.
Sure i will make it . RE has solved almost 70% of issues so far waiting for it to be 100% after that i ll surely make a video
Good one Bro! It really helps everyone to look at these aspects! For 2.5 lacks, quality should be top notch for the major components....hope RE will look at it soon n rectify!! 👍🙏🙏🙏
Hope so
I think out of your 10 points only 6th and 7th point makes sense. Rest all points are most common in all bikes. There frames are welded separately, so there are high chances that there may be some mm differences. By the way good observation.
Thanks 😊
Very well explained!
Thanks mitra🙌
Now this is called quality content. I think I have watched all of the major review channels for this bike but your 10 mins were more useful than all of them combined. I'm curious to know if RE fixed all the issues mentioned in your video before you took delivery? Thanks again for the heads up.
For now they have resolved engine oil leakage issue by replacing the engine itself . Other issues remain the same. They have told me that they have escalated all the issues to the head office in Chennai
@@idealmechanist7524 that means Major quality issue
@@idealmechanist7524 good to hear that they replaced engine.. Issue sorted.. Great move by you bro
Awesome video buddy
Thanks
Thanks for the information bro👌
Anytime
i found most of the points actully not valid, but i appriciate your work. keep it up
When you pay 2.5 lakhs for the vehicle then u will tell its valid
And i am from New product development background so i know how stuff works based on it i did the video
I have two himalayan and one electra and I know what are issues and what are not valid points. Great you work in product development. I'm from designing background so I too know what is wrong and what is not. Paying 2.4L is lot. But as you said your background is product development you should check this before delivery.
Anyways best of luck for your future rides. Be safe
I had the trust on RE but it didn't work