I own one India, and I'd like to say, what you've done to the bike is amazing. Not over done yet displays the bikes potential with a generous sprinkle of attitude!
The Himalayan is truly what a bike should be.simple.basic.rugged.robust and without any modern electronic jargon which is more of a bane than boon.With a few mods its ready for any terrain.ive done a few mods on my himalayan here in Mumbai-India.Engine:-Motul 15W50 4T-300V fully synthetic engine oil.NGK iridium spark plug.K&N air filter.Royal Enfield Thunderbird X clutch cable.Heidenau k60 50/50 tyres filled with nitrogen and this baby can take you everywhere.roads or no roads.Also to raise the handle height use the stock handle raiser for up&down with a himalayan sleet handle which is slightly longer.gives confidence.enhances handling and ideal for bark busters(does not touch the visor while turning)
Just took delivery of my Himalayan Sleet special edition last month here in India, perfect motorcycle for almost every situation, lighter than the bullet and classic, enough torque, sufficient Power,it even comes with two huge removable panniers and there's even a compass integrated into the instrument console. RE has also improved a lot in after sales and services, eagerly waiting for the 650 twins to hit our market.
DHARMENDRA DEWASI it cost me almost 2.3 lakhs in Guwahati,the panniers come as standard you don't need to get them separately. Only 500 units are made and you have to book it online
As a guy looking to return to riding in the near future after an absence of a few years, I can say I feel like a kid on Christmas morning when I think about this bike. I love the thoughtful decisions they've made and the incredible versatility I've seen demonstrated on TH-cam. Couldn't agree more with the soft luggage choices as well, minus the axe and shovel (although the zombie apocalypse may give this build new life). One thing - ya'll may want to update the video since there are now some quality side rack options...that you sell! Lol. I'd love to see what's the latest with this great little bike.
Basic is different from inexpensive, and cheap is something else entirely. I really like that bike though. Not sure I'd use the shovel or axe, but it looks cool!
Went and looked at these today for the first time and I love the simplicity and functionality. A sound design with great potential. My buddy and I have been looking for something like this and it fits the bill. We are looking at doing the TAT and the COBDR and this bike might be a winner. Still love the Africa Twin but it is a big machine with a big price tag. You could get one of these and option it out and still have around 6-7 k. total.
Hello, recently I got myself new Himalayan sleet (just a mnth old) can u plz make a small video on how to put knuckle guards (the way u hav put it) and also how u hav installed ur LED lights near headlight... Plz if u can make a video,it will b a real great help for me... Thax
I'm currently torn between this for 4k or an older bmw f650 Dakar, I plan to tour the UK wildcamping with minimal gear keeping off the motorways so speed isn't a real issue as I'm currently using an old xr250r but a bike that would cruise 70-80 mph would be nice and from what I hear thats about maxed out for the Royal Enfield, maybe I could sacrifice speed for my new slower way of life as I do want to take in the scenery and sights of England,Scotland and Wales but... that will leave me left behind when going into Europe with the lads as we usually cruise at 110mph through Germany and Italy but I guess I do have my touring bike for that (old zzr110) ... Its one of those Init.. One more bike for a different use. As much as I like ragging around the mountains in the alps at high speed there's something calling me about the Enfields classic utilitarian look , I'm no spring chicken at 40 and now prefer talking to the old guys at bike shows rather than the wankers in shorts and t-shirts on the gsxr's so maybe the Himalayan is down my street ... I think I need to take a demo bike out for a rip to get a real idea to see if its what I want .. I just don't want to be selling it six months down the line because I'm a rush hour hazard with trucks trying to overtake me coz I cant keep up with traffic... Not an issue on the f650.. or any other bike (expect my xr250r) but that can go anywhere so makes up for it .. If the Enfield had a slightly higher cruising speed without spanking it and it still had the kick start id be in the showroom now pulling the guys arm off to shake his hand and offering the shop lots of screen time on my channel.
The Kawasaki versys-x 300 is still the king in the United States. Jump on some of the Forums sometime and you will see that we are screaming for new products. You follow the owner of a motorcycle parts place in Indonesia on Instagram that makes crash bars skid plates headlight guards rear mud guards rear racks and bird beaks you should make a deal with him to import some of his things I believe they would fly off the shelf like some of the other stuff that you can't keep in stock for this bike.
Liked your idea to maintain the bike light weight and perfectly utilizing the space to accommodate the luggage.. Especially those tool tubes.. Where to get them from? I wish the front mud flap be attached to the front side frames or that can be easily modified, so that it stays intact. Therefore, can add some soft luggage on to it.
Hi S2K, thanks for reaching out, the tool tube can be purchased from here --- www.twistedthrottle.com/dryspec-motorcycle-tool-tube-kit?TH-cam&Himalayan-ProjectBike-2018& --- Happy riding
RE in India is notoriously infamous for its unreliability. Its like Loki. You never know when it may unexpectedly stab you during your solo night ride sometimes in the middle of nowhere. However, there is something that makes this motorcycle attractive. Even I am a RE fan. Cant dare to go on a tour on it though.
Hey mate ....What I believe the scary part about this bike is the braking and the fact that it gets puncture what suggestions would you like to give to someone on those caveats
"The basic motorcycle sells for $4500..." Really? Who sells it for that price? All the REH owners I've heard from have paid anywhere from $5200 to over $6k. Dealerships tack on a whole bunch of "fees". Some dealerships are charging for PDI that they claim they have to do, while Royal Enfield themselves have said that every bike delivered to the US goes through their own PDI center. Most manufacturer's advertise their MSRP with the caveat "dealer may sell for less". Looks like Royal Enfield should say "dealer will sell for more".
Personally I'm big fan of twisted throttle. You guys feel what a Biker needs. Himalayan is most comfortable motorcycle available in India but I personally don't recommend anyone to spend money on this bike, reason Royal Enfield is outdated in terms of technology and reliability. RE motorcycles are popular because of classic looks else it's no value for money. One might end up replacing engine parts even before completing 5000 kilometres on these motorcycles. Siddharth Lal CEO of Royal Enfield motorcycles has spent hell lot of money in renovating showrooms and making advertisements; but did nothing to improve reliability of engine & mechanical parts fitted in RE motorcycles. If you're a mechanic yourself and like to sit frequently to fix your bike then I would say go for Himalayan.
Hard to know how the Himalayan will do since it's so new, but there are a bunch of changes and refinements for this version. We didn't put a lot of miles on our bike but it worked perfectly.
To help eliminate issues in the US market, RE is shipping to a quality control center (in the US) before sending them out to dealers. The head of US Distribution says they send back (to India) any bike they can't make right. Plus, they are offering a 2yr, unlimited mile warranty. I'd say they're trying pretty hard. Plus the US got the newer FI version. I just wish "ours" had the ABS (switchable preferred) as well. In any case, not bad for a brand new $5K bike. I think it makes for a pretty nice "handshake" to introduce new riders, or (street/trail) riders to the ADV world without a huge investment. Especially us short folks 😉
Thejus Surendran I have and it's still not upto the mark. RE quality has gone down the drain so much. I have moved on from RE, sold my thunderbird and upgraded to a Harley. No doubt they are expensive but quality and reliability.
Not sure about d products in othr countries but ..RE in india has lost it completely .d worst production bikes r frm RE ..my suggestion dnt go for it ..rather invest in any othr but not dis one ..had done 80k on d meter but sadely cudnt manage d manifacturing defects ..so got rid of it ..happy now
All the accessories probably cost more than the bike...still not good reputation coz of early Indian probs..better to buy a good secondhand proper Japanese 650 off road bike.. sorry guys 😯from dave
Don't fall for it RE is the most successful rip off company in india. if you want to buy a cheap indian bike There are better companies in india. bajaj is a good company they are not the best in the world but they are trying and improving. TVS is also good but they have only one bike ( 4500 USD for that thing So funny. in india it costs 2294 USD and nobody is buying )
“Bring adventures to the masses at an affordable price.”
Pretty solid mission statement right there....
I own one India, and I'd like to say, what you've done to the bike is amazing. Not over done yet displays the bikes potential with a generous sprinkle of attitude!
scottzilla ??
fun, inexpensive, and light weight to lift it up... not everyone want a big trail to make just a couple of milles on weekends... this is perfect!
Just bought Himalayan... it’s a pretty purposeful bike which is raw and light
The Himalayan is truly what a bike should be.simple.basic.rugged.robust and without any modern electronic jargon which is more of a bane than boon.With a few mods its ready for any terrain.ive done a few mods on my himalayan here in Mumbai-India.Engine:-Motul 15W50 4T-300V fully synthetic engine oil.NGK iridium spark plug.K&N air filter.Royal Enfield Thunderbird X clutch cable.Heidenau k60 50/50 tyres filled with nitrogen and this baby can take you everywhere.roads or no roads.Also to raise the handle height use the stock handle raiser for up&down with a himalayan sleet handle which is slightly longer.gives confidence.enhances handling and ideal for bark busters(does not touch the visor while turning)
Just took delivery of my Himalayan Sleet special edition last month here in India, perfect motorcycle for almost every situation, lighter than the bullet and classic, enough torque, sufficient Power,it even comes with two huge removable panniers and there's even a compass integrated into the instrument console. RE has also improved a lot in after sales and services, eagerly waiting for the 650 twins to hit our market.
Siddhartha pathak how much did it cost you with all those panniers and all??
When will the 650 come out
DHARMENDRA DEWASI it cost me almost 2.3 lakhs in Guwahati,the panniers come as standard you don't need to get them separately. Only 500 units are made and you have to book it online
alen jose Sometimes in the first half of 2019,RE is testing the bikes extensively in Indian conditions before launch so it's taking some time
Siddhartha pathak how much mileage is it offering in city as well as in highway?
As a guy looking to return to riding in the near future after an absence of a few years, I can say I feel like a kid on Christmas morning when I think about this bike. I love the thoughtful decisions they've made and the incredible versatility I've seen demonstrated on TH-cam. Couldn't agree more with the soft luggage choices as well, minus the axe and shovel (although the zombie apocalypse may give this build new life). One thing - ya'll may want to update the video since there are now some quality side rack options...that you sell! Lol. I'd love to see what's the latest with this great little bike.
Great ideas for packing on the Himalayan. Thanks!
I think it will change a lot of the manufacturers ideas towards adventure bikes
Basic is different from inexpensive, and cheap is something else entirely. I really like that bike though. Not sure I'd use the shovel or axe, but it looks cool!
Had mine almost 1000 miles, love it and enjoyed seeing these ideas....thanks!
Anytime Doug, thanks for watching! Remember to check back with us if you have any questions about gear in the future 🏍
Went and looked at these today for the first time and I love the simplicity and functionality. A sound design with great potential. My buddy and I have been looking for something like this and it fits the bill. We are looking at doing the TAT and the COBDR and this bike might be a winner. Still love the Africa Twin but it is a big machine with a big price tag. You could get one of these and option it out and still have around 6-7 k. total.
Love the tool tubes and improvised rear luggage, and the camping tools look great on this kind of bike :)
Nice machine! Can it be rented? I've heard the elctrical system is a bit weak. No problems with the additional lights?
Hello, recently I got myself new Himalayan sleet (just a mnth old) can u plz make a small video on how to put knuckle guards (the way u hav put it) and also how u hav installed ur LED lights near headlight... Plz if u can make a video,it will b a real great help for me... Thax
Here in Brazil it costs around USD 4900, but it comes with ABS on both wheels and EFI.
Hi how does the Himalayan compare to a CB500X? Road & off-road? Thanks in advance for your opinions & thoughts.
You got , one Fully equipped adventure motorcycle.
I'm currently torn between this for 4k or an older bmw f650 Dakar, I plan to tour the UK wildcamping with minimal gear keeping off the motorways so speed isn't a real issue as I'm currently using an old xr250r but a bike that would cruise 70-80 mph would be nice and from what I hear thats about maxed out for the Royal Enfield, maybe I could sacrifice speed for my new slower way of life as I do want to take in the scenery and sights of England,Scotland and Wales but... that will leave me left behind when going into Europe with the lads as we usually cruise at 110mph through Germany and Italy but I guess I do have my touring bike for that (old zzr110) ... Its one of those Init.. One more bike for a different use. As much as I like ragging around the mountains in the alps at high speed there's something calling me about the Enfields classic utilitarian look , I'm no spring chicken at 40 and now prefer talking to the old guys at bike shows rather than the wankers in shorts and t-shirts on the gsxr's so maybe the Himalayan is down my street ... I think I need to take a demo bike out for a rip to get a real idea to see if its what I want .. I just don't want to be selling it six months down the line because I'm a rush hour hazard with trucks trying to overtake me coz I cant keep up with traffic... Not an issue on the f650.. or any other bike (expect my xr250r) but that can go anywhere so makes up for it .. If the Enfield had a slightly higher cruising speed without spanking it and it still had the kick start id be in the showroom now pulling the guys arm off to shake his hand and offering the shop lots of screen time on my channel.
Can you tell me what width the rear rim is please? I’m interested in tyre choice.
with all equipement is very and the price is very cool, beautifull bike and god joice, i ave one in 4 days aaaarrrrgggg
The Kawasaki versys-x 300 is still the king in the United States. Jump on some of the Forums sometime and you will see that we are screaming for new products. You follow the owner of a motorcycle parts place in Indonesia on Instagram that makes crash bars skid plates headlight guards rear mud guards rear racks and bird beaks you should make a deal with him to import some of his things I believe they would fly off the shelf like some of the other stuff that you can't keep in stock for this bike.
Liked your idea to maintain the bike light weight and perfectly utilizing the space to accommodate the luggage.. Especially those tool tubes.. Where to get them from?
I wish the front mud flap be attached to the front side frames or that can be easily modified, so that it stays intact. Therefore, can add some soft luggage on to it.
Hi S2K, thanks for reaching out, the tool tube can be purchased from here --- www.twistedthrottle.com/dryspec-motorcycle-tool-tube-kit?TH-cam&Himalayan-ProjectBike-2018& --- Happy riding
I agree, i agree!
Do you sell a saree guard?
Nicely done.....yes, I do agree.
A very cool set up. An interesting bike for sure.
Why can't you mount a barkbuster on the Himalayan and can u mount paniers on both sides ???
you can mount full bark busters and you can fit paniers both sides, cost me $70 to make some out of 50cal fat ammo boxes
Amazing work 👍👍😍🏍🏍🏍
Absolutely, where's my check book!!!!!!
Totally agree
Nice review👍
Cool additions
RE in India is notoriously infamous for its unreliability. Its like Loki. You never know when it may unexpectedly stab you during your solo night ride sometimes in the middle of nowhere. However, there is something that makes this motorcycle attractive. Even I am a RE fan. Cant dare to go on a tour on it though.
Agreed
Hey mate ....What I believe the scary part about this bike is the braking and the fact that it gets puncture what suggestions would you like to give to someone on those caveats
Good job.
Does it have abs??
It does not.
In Europa yes...ABS is on all the bikes more than 125cc...
"The basic motorcycle sells for $4500..." Really? Who sells it for that price? All the REH owners I've heard from have paid anywhere from $5200 to over $6k. Dealerships tack on a whole bunch of "fees". Some dealerships are charging for PDI that they claim they have to do, while Royal Enfield themselves have said that every bike delivered to the US goes through their own PDI center. Most manufacturer's advertise their MSRP with the caveat "dealer may sell for less". Looks like Royal Enfield should say "dealer will sell for more".
MSRP on the REH is $4,499. Basic fees and taxes are understood and come along with any new motorcycle purchase, regardless of the brand.
This one bike can be easily used and abused multiple times and then can be fixed with a hammer.
Personally I'm big fan of twisted throttle. You guys feel what a Biker needs. Himalayan is most comfortable motorcycle available in India but I personally don't recommend anyone to spend money on this bike, reason Royal Enfield is outdated in terms of technology and reliability. RE motorcycles are popular because of classic looks else it's no value for money. One might end up replacing engine parts even before completing 5000 kilometres on these motorcycles. Siddharth Lal CEO of Royal Enfield motorcycles has spent hell lot of money in renovating showrooms and making advertisements; but did nothing to improve reliability of engine & mechanical parts fitted in RE motorcycles. If you're a mechanic yourself and like to sit frequently to fix your bike then I would say go for Himalayan.
RE always triggered violent reactions in Indians. The reaction is extremely negative from customers who bought the Himalayan for its looks.
Not sure how different the overseas model is, the one in the indian market is not reliable. RE reliability is going down the drain constantly.
Hard to know how the Himalayan will do since it's so new, but there are a bunch of changes and refinements for this version. We didn't put a lot of miles on our bike but it worked perfectly.
To help eliminate issues in the US market, RE is shipping to a quality control center (in the US) before sending them out to dealers. The head of US Distribution says they send back (to India) any bike they can't make right. Plus, they are offering a 2yr, unlimited mile warranty. I'd say they're trying pretty hard. Plus the US got the newer FI version. I just wish "ours" had the ABS (switchable preferred) as well. In any case, not bad for a brand new $5K bike. I think it makes for a pretty nice "handshake" to introduce new riders, or (street/trail) riders to the ADV world without a huge investment. Especially us short folks 😉
I own new version of Himalayan done 5k km till didn't faced any major issues expect some minor one's
K T I bet u never tried the new Himalayan. It's more reliable than old version
Thejus Surendran I have and it's still not upto the mark. RE quality has gone down the drain so much. I have moved on from RE, sold my thunderbird and upgraded to a Harley. No doubt they are expensive but quality and reliability.
Not sure about d products in othr countries but ..RE in india has lost it completely .d worst production bikes r frm RE ..my suggestion dnt go for it ..rather invest in any othr but not dis one ..had done 80k on d meter but sadely cudnt manage d manifacturing defects ..so got rid of it ..happy now
All the accessories probably cost more than the bike...still not good reputation coz of early Indian probs..better to buy a good secondhand proper Japanese 650 off road bike.. sorry guys 😯from dave
Don't fall for it RE is the most successful rip off company in india. if you want to buy a cheap indian bike There are better companies in india. bajaj is a good company they are not the best in the world but they are trying and improving. TVS is also good but they have only one bike ( 4500 USD for that thing So funny. in india it costs 2294 USD and nobody is buying )
Never buy this bike it's very complicated for parts it's my experience
Not in Europa ; we have all parts that we need . Plus ABS catalyser and injection on this bike...