I have owned 8 bikes over the years. Ktm Honda x3 , Harley and Yamaha x 2 and my himmy is by far my favourite bike ever. It shouldn’t be though , it’s the cheapest , the slowest, the least technical … bit it’s hard to explain just how much fun it is to ride and since amazing value
You've said it all -- the Himalayan is simple a fantastic motorcycle. Your suggestion of renting a bike to go to Sturgis makes way more sense than missing on the fun through the year that you can have on the Himalayan.
I have had a 2021 Himalayan for almost a year now and just over 3000 miles. All of your info and opinions on it are spot on and accurate. I absolutely love the bike my only complaints is I don't t have enough time to ride lol. Just did 250 miles of state highways doing 65mph and 50 miles of gravel roads and loved every minute of it.
Thank you Ol' Man Ronin for your videos on benefits of "small" cc bikes. I bought the Himalayan as an impulse buy, because I loved it. And then discovered your channel. All that you say makes so much sense and I wish more new riders came across your videos when getting into this hobby.
My wife just gave me the go ahead for a Himalayan. It will be my first bike but I'm sure it will be perfect for exploring back country New Zealand. Love your vids so thank you mate.
I have a 2018 Versys 650 GT (fully loaded European version) and a 2019 Himalayan. The Himmie is the Versys skinny, brat sister. What it lacks in power, it makes up with charachter and attitude. Both extremely capable and underrated bikes.
I love my 06 RKC, and I also love my 2022 RE Himalayan, thanks to your videos reaching down here to Alabama and twisting my arm to buy one lol… what I save in gas alone parking the Harley pays for the Himalayan outright, not to mention service and tire expense as a daily rider. First day I drove it to work this past week, all the guys, riders and non riders, were standing around it like I drove a Bugatti to work lol, everyone that sees it and talks to me about it wants one. I got lucky also, as mine was traded in on a scram version, and only had 250 miles, so I got in under book, but with near full warranty. Thanks for the vids Brother!
couldn't agree more.. haven't been able to get out on my Himmy for a few months.. battery is a gonner now which sucks. but a new battery is no big deal... here's the thing.. it makes me smile.. every time I walk by it or ride it I pat it.. like a horse.. maybe that makes me a nutter but I don't care.. lol
Hi there, I've had my Lake Blue Himi for about 5 weeks and 1700 kms and I'm loving every minute with her. I ride on smaller country roads with loads of bends and she tackles them like a champ; I'm a complete novice off-road but loving doing it even when it gets a bit muddy and slidey. Love cruising along at 50 mph and over 100 mpg(UK). This Himi is just a perfect bike for me.
There's a reason why the bike is called "The Himalayan" because it's meant to take to the mountain range of the Himalayas and one won't do 70miles/hr in the himlayas mountain!!
i have mine since august and i love it, i sold my super tenere ! i just ride like i never thought i would. Calm and relaxed, while watching the scenery
Hi from Northern Kentucky. Good videos and thanks. I have been drooling over the Himalayan for a couple of years. My dilemma is I already have a DR650 setup for traveling. I will never not have a DR650 (just bought my second one). Afraid I will have too much overlap. Have you ever rode a DR and have any opinions on comparing the 2 bikes. I know the DR has more power but other than that???? Thanks
Not enough to give an honest opinion of it sorry. It has a fantastic reputation though so take heart in that. And a Himalayan would be a great addition ;)
Know where you are going to ride exactly! I am in Costa Rica and I am hours away from any kind of hwy I can do speed on . Mostly 40-80km is what I ride
I WATCHED SEVERAL OF YOUR VIDEOS PLUS ITCHY BOOTS. I DECIDED TO PURCHASE A 2022. I ALSO PUT ON THE SHINKO 700 TIRES.I LIKE THEM BETTER THEN THE STOCK CETA. I AM AT 800 MILES ENJOYING BACK ROADS AND FS ROADS IN THE OLYMPICS PARK. THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED EVALUATIONS AND ADVICE. I AM 78 AND ENJOYING MY ADVENTURES. NEXT BIG TRIP TOURING MT RANIER PARK ROADS.
My 22 is getting better all the time. Just hitting 2k miles. I finally got on a mountain road yesterday and it was incredibly fun passing the 4x4's crawling their way through. This bike is perfect for me. I spent too many years in a big truck staring at the same highways over and over and if I can make it work, I'm never using them again. There are too many fun small roads to pass up just to make time. Your GPS mount won't fit on the 22. I haven't seen if there's a new one yet. And I'm not thrilled with the seat either. I can feel the frame on my thighs sometimes. Keep your expectations real and you'll love this bike. Now I just need a go pro and some camping equipment and I'm all set. Hopefully by spring of next year that will be a reality. Ride safe ✌️
I love this bike for the same reasons, just no frills get-a-done bike. If ridden all over Thailand and put it through it paces and guess what? It holds it own!
G'day Ronin from Australia, it would be really good if we could keep all the motorcycle we have ridden, another great review, looking forward to seeing your next bike ride, cheers mate keep safe, Neil 🤠.
Hey Old Man Ronin, another great video! Can you do a video on the Baak exhaust upgrade….looks great, how is the sound, do not want it to be load? Thx much, SkellCo
Just bought a 2022 and so far my only complaints are the seat is horrible as it locks you into one position and way too soft. And mine does have start up issues and stalling at idlle even when hot outside, tried using the useless choke, what ever that is supposed to do ( never had a fuel injected bike with a " choke ") ... when run after about 1/2 hour it will idle at 1500 rpms but it feels like it will stall....and often does.
Am hopefully going to test ride one soon if my test goes ok! Do I wait for the Himi 650 though....? P.s Saw a vid of that Sturgis thing. Not sure its my cup of tea. (looks a bit on the rough side, gals wearing nothing n not overly keen on those ridiculously large Harleys).
@@OlManRoninI thought was next Oct but who knows. I'll test ride a Himi and want it in red so will see what happens. The Zontes GK 350 is very much bang for your buck. 40bhp 19 litre n £4500. Chinese though cough cough Taiwan cough cough😉
@@OlManRonin but a new 450cc himalayan is under work and except it to launch next year first half in india and europe!!! leaks and spy shots looks promising ...20 liter fuel tank, liquid cooling, 40hp and 40 nm, ride by wire and tubeless spoke wheels. saw this thing in person 15km from by home.....its good
🤘🏼 The Himalayan buyers guide.
Brilliant 🍻
You have convinced me,I'm getting one.
I have owned 8 bikes over the years. Ktm Honda x3 , Harley and Yamaha x 2 and my himmy is by far my favourite bike ever. It shouldn’t be though , it’s the cheapest , the slowest, the least technical … bit it’s hard to explain just how much fun it is to ride and since amazing value
its coming soon
You've said it all -- the Himalayan is simple a fantastic motorcycle. Your suggestion of renting a bike to go to Sturgis makes way more sense than missing on the fun through the year that you can have on the Himalayan.
Thanks Scooter
I love my himalayan, she's just past 9000 miles in a fraction over a year.
I have had a 2021 Himalayan for almost a year now and just over 3000 miles. All of your info and opinions on it are spot on and accurate. I absolutely love the bike my only complaints is I don't t have enough time to ride lol. Just did 250 miles of state highways doing 65mph and 50 miles of gravel roads and loved every minute of it.
Thank you Ol' Man Ronin for your videos on benefits of "small" cc bikes. I bought the Himalayan as an impulse buy, because I loved it. And then discovered your channel. All that you say makes so much sense and I wish more new riders came across your videos when getting into this hobby.
Help spread the word my man
My wife just gave me the go ahead for a Himalayan. It will be my first bike but I'm sure it will be perfect for exploring back country New Zealand. Love your vids so thank you mate.
WOOHOO thank you and congratulations
I have a 2018 Versys 650 GT (fully loaded European version) and a 2019 Himalayan. The Himmie is the Versys skinny, brat sister. What it lacks in power, it makes up with charachter and attitude. Both extremely capable and underrated bikes.
Life is an Adventure when you ride an Hymalayan ! 😎🤙
Cheers Mate ! 🤘
I love my 06 RKC, and I also love my 2022 RE Himalayan, thanks to your videos reaching down here to Alabama and twisting my arm to buy one lol… what I save in gas alone parking the Harley pays for the Himalayan outright, not to mention service and tire expense as a daily rider. First day I drove it to work this past week, all the guys, riders and non riders, were standing around it like I drove a Bugatti to work lol, everyone that sees it and talks to me about it wants one. I got lucky also, as mine was traded in on a scram version, and only had 250 miles, so I got in under book, but with near full warranty. Thanks for the vids Brother!
couldn't agree more.. haven't been able to get out on my Himmy for a few months.. battery is a gonner now which sucks. but a new battery is no big deal... here's the thing.. it makes me smile.. every time I walk by it or ride it I pat it.. like a horse.. maybe that makes me a nutter but I don't care.. lol
Hi there, I've had my Lake Blue Himi for about 5 weeks and 1700 kms and I'm loving every minute with her.
I ride on smaller country roads with loads of bends and she tackles them like a champ; I'm a complete novice off-road but loving doing it even when it gets a bit muddy and slidey.
Love cruising along at 50 mph and over 100 mpg(UK). This Himi is just a perfect bike for me.
congratulations it is an amazing machine
Wish I could attend the Ronin Ride, but I'll be in Vegas baby... have fun!
Sounds awesome. Ride safe Patrick
There's a reason why the bike is called "The Himalayan" because it's meant to take to the mountain range of the Himalayas and one won't do 70miles/hr in the himlayas mountain!!
i have mine since august and i love it, i sold my super tenere ! i just ride like i never thought i would. Calm and relaxed, while watching the scenery
Hi from Northern Kentucky. Good videos and thanks. I have been drooling over the Himalayan for a couple of years. My dilemma is I already have a DR650 setup for traveling. I will never not have a DR650 (just bought my second one). Afraid I will have too much overlap. Have you ever rode a DR and have any opinions on comparing the 2 bikes. I know the DR has more power but other than that???? Thanks
Not enough to give an honest opinion of it sorry. It has a fantastic reputation though so take heart in that. And a Himalayan would be a great addition ;)
Yeah, great review. Enjoyed and empathized with it. Thanks.
Know where you are going to ride exactly! I am in Costa Rica and I am hours away from any kind of hwy I can do speed on . Mostly 40-80km is what I ride
I WATCHED SEVERAL OF YOUR VIDEOS PLUS ITCHY BOOTS. I DECIDED TO PURCHASE A 2022. I ALSO PUT ON THE SHINKO 700 TIRES.I LIKE THEM BETTER THEN THE STOCK CETA. I AM AT 800 MILES ENJOYING BACK ROADS AND FS ROADS IN THE OLYMPICS PARK. THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED EVALUATIONS AND ADVICE. I AM 78 AND ENJOYING MY ADVENTURES. NEXT BIG TRIP TOURING MT RANIER PARK ROADS.
My 22 is getting better all the time. Just hitting 2k miles. I finally got on a mountain road yesterday and it was incredibly fun passing the 4x4's crawling their way through. This bike is perfect for me. I spent too many years in a big truck staring at the same highways over and over and if I can make it work, I'm never using them again. There are too many fun small roads to pass up just to make time.
Your GPS mount won't fit on the 22. I haven't seen if there's a new one yet. And I'm not thrilled with the seat either. I can feel the frame on my thighs sometimes.
Keep your expectations real and you'll love this bike.
Now I just need a go pro and some camping equipment and I'm all set. Hopefully by spring of next year that will be a reality.
Ride safe ✌️
Woohoo
I love this bike for the same reasons, just no frills get-a-done bike. If ridden all over Thailand and put it through it paces and guess what? It holds it own!
There are some new clear photos of the upcoming Himalayan 450. I’m not sure water cooling is the best idea for off-road, but it looks pretty amazing.
G'day Ronin from Australia, it would be really good if we could keep all the motorcycle we have ridden, another great review, looking forward to seeing your next bike ride, cheers mate keep safe, Neil 🤠.
Another great vid! Going to see if any Florida dealers allow test rides.
Can't wait until they bring the Sram 411 to the states. Looking forward to your opinion on it.
6:22 in India you get a beeping sound(optional) when you use the turn signal.
kudos to you Ronin you talk lot of sense buddy! love ya videos👍
thanks John
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Hey Old Man Ronin, another great video! Can you do a video on the Baak exhaust upgrade….looks great, how is the sound, do not want it to be load?
Thx much, SkellCo
Video coming soon
Amazing video
Lots of thanks to you..
Thank you Luke
Thanks!
Is that the Silver version or is that the Gravel Gray in this video?
Gravel Gray
@@OlManRonin Thanks. Really like that color.
The aahh the aahh the aahh the accoutrements!
ugh
I want one of these as main transportation to replace my car.
Do it!! Buy one!
Just bought a 2022 and so far my only complaints are the seat is horrible as it locks you into one position and way too soft. And mine does have start up issues and stalling at idlle even when hot outside, tried using the useless choke, what ever that is supposed to do ( never had a fuel injected bike with a " choke ") ... when run after about 1/2 hour it will idle at 1500 rpms but it feels like it will stall....and often does.
Has it has the scram remap ? This fixes it !
No did not even know about it...why wouldn't RE put that info out ?@@simonjones2645
70mpg to a US gallon is very good
UK gallon is 4.546 ltrs
Is it the Hunter 350?
Man I wish, no the Hunter isnt available in North America as of yet. We still don't have the Scram yet either
Am hopefully going to test ride one soon if my test goes ok!
Do I wait for the Himi 650 though....?
P.s Saw a vid of that Sturgis thing. Not sure its my cup of tea. (looks a bit on the rough side, gals wearing nothing n not overly keen on those ridiculously large Harleys).
There's no official hint if a 650 Version. But who knows
@@OlManRoninI thought was next Oct but who knows. I'll test ride a Himi and want it in red so will see what happens.
The Zontes GK 350 is very much bang for your buck. 40bhp 19 litre n £4500. Chinese though cough cough Taiwan cough cough😉
@@OlManRonin but a new 450cc himalayan is under work and except it to launch next year first half in india and europe!!! leaks and spy shots looks promising ...20 liter fuel tank, liquid cooling, 40hp and 40 nm, ride by wire and tubeless spoke wheels. saw this thing in person 15km from by home.....its good
O-CUU-TER-MENTS?
ugh I had a hard time that day lol