I have been thinking what I would do for a smaller ADV type bike that can go distances -- I loved riding my KDX 220 for local hops on the street but that nor my DT 250 obviously won't do it LOL. When I sold one of my big bikes last year, a Tiger 800 I thought I would get a Triumph 400X. Instead I detoured and bought a SAAB Viggen but coming back around to the small bike issue I'm pretty much sold on the Himalayan 450 in the next year. There is a company I can't remember that makes a super sounding can with decat/tune/air filter for it too. PS It's called Powerage Exhaust. Nice. PPS: How in the heck do you ride without gloves mate?
I have done a few 500km+(in a day) rides on my Himalayan with all the luggage setup(top box & panniers) & the only issue I've had is with the seat. No doubt it is comfortable but over longer distances, it is slightly painful. I'm going to get a gel seat to see if it helps. I had also considered the Triumph 400x but I wanted the bike to "feel" big, which the Himalayan does. I used to ride a Yamaha R15 before I bought this one. I was very much used to the riding position and slide protector on my gloves helped with the stress my wrists felt. The same gloves felt uncomfortable on the Himalayan in the initial days, so I thought of first getting the hang of it without gloves. Now I can wear the gloves quite comfortably and only on short rides do I skip them. :)
The biggest challenge is moving it in the parking lot. At standstill speeds, it mostly depends on the surface below, if it is a concrete surface or flat smooth surface, it is not much of an issue..I've dropped the bike once because of a slope towards the side I was turning, which is also captured in the video after this one, because my right foot couldn't reach the ground in time :D Then once again, a similar slope, this time my foot reached the ground but because of the dirt, I couldn't get a grip and dropped the bike.. Both had happened before the first service mark though, now I am more used to the height & weight dynamics of the bike so now it is no longer an issue.
The 390 can’t crawl. It stutters and you need to slip the clutch all the time. It’s a highly strung road bike engine, which is great in a Duke, but not off road. BTW It isn’t built in Austria, but India, with a Bajaj designed engine. 19 inch front wheel which is crap. The Himi has more travel, more ground clearance. As a travel bike the Himi is a far better bike. The 390 is Duke with slightly taller heels. Not a ADV bike. I know, I’ve owned one. I’ve got a 450 on order.
I'm close to 4k kilometres now and I can say I am very happy with my purchase.. The only downside is something I can work on myself is its weight, I just need to get stronger..lol Also, the weight is felt only while lifting it from a standstill, not while riding at all..
Loved the Pune roads ❤ Took me back to my Pune days ❤
And yes, congratulations on the new set of 2 Wheels 🎉 Many more miles to come 💯
Thank you :)
Badiya bhai 😊
Thank you bro :)
Superrrrrrrr bike bro!!!
Thank you :)
What a scenic ride!
Yes indeed
Good review.. wondering what those mirrors are? They look nice!
Thanks 😊
They're the touring mirrors from Royal Enfield..
I have been thinking what I would do for a smaller ADV type bike that can go distances -- I loved riding my KDX 220 for local hops on the street but that nor my DT 250 obviously won't do it LOL. When I sold one of my big bikes last year, a Tiger 800 I thought I would get a Triumph 400X. Instead I detoured and bought a SAAB Viggen but coming back around to the small bike issue I'm pretty much sold on the Himalayan 450 in the next year. There is a company I can't remember that makes a super sounding can with decat/tune/air filter for it too.
PS It's called Powerage Exhaust. Nice.
PPS: How in the heck do you ride without gloves mate?
I have done a few 500km+(in a day) rides on my Himalayan with all the luggage setup(top box & panniers) & the only issue I've had is with the seat. No doubt it is comfortable but over longer distances, it is slightly painful. I'm going to get a gel seat to see if it helps. I had also considered the Triumph 400x but I wanted the bike to "feel" big, which the Himalayan does.
I used to ride a Yamaha R15 before I bought this one. I was very much used to the riding position and slide protector on my gloves helped with the stress my wrists felt. The same gloves felt uncomfortable on the Himalayan in the initial days, so I thought of first getting the hang of it without gloves. Now I can wear the gloves quite comfortably and only on short rides do I skip them. :)
@@ItAllStartsWithADream Somewhere I recently saw a nice one piece seat for these look around maybe you'll find it!
@@KingCast65 Yeah sure ✌🏼
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Thank you bro❤
Those frames are just like the way to heaven ❤ .. where is this bro
Thank you :)
This was on the way to Lavasa from Pune.
Kya baat
Good video mate. For reference, may i know your height pls. Thanks
Thank you..
I'm 5'7
Thanks man
How challenging is it to turn the bike at almost standstill speeds?
The biggest challenge is moving it in the parking lot.
At standstill speeds, it mostly depends on the surface below, if it is a concrete surface or flat smooth surface, it is not much of an issue..I've dropped the bike once because of a slope towards the side I was turning, which is also captured in the video after this one, because my right foot couldn't reach the ground in time :D
Then once again, a similar slope, this time my foot reached the ground but because of the dirt, I couldn't get a grip and dropped the bike..
Both had happened before the first service mark though, now I am more used to the height & weight dynamics of the bike so now it is no longer an issue.
Thanks for a detailed insight buddy. I am sorry I do not know your name !!
Bro is this Sus to Lavasa Road?
Yess
The 390 can’t crawl. It stutters and you need to slip the clutch all the time. It’s a highly strung road bike engine, which is great in a Duke, but not off road. BTW It isn’t built in Austria, but India, with a Bajaj designed engine. 19 inch front wheel which is crap. The Himi has more travel, more ground clearance. As a travel bike the Himi is a far better bike. The 390 is Duke with slightly taller heels. Not a ADV bike. I know, I’ve owned one. I’ve got a 450 on order.
I'm close to 4k kilometres now and I can say I am very happy with my purchase.. The only downside is something I can work on myself is its weight, I just need to get stronger..lol
Also, the weight is felt only while lifting it from a standstill, not while riding at all..
Bhai comments on kr na last video pe.😂😂😂
Batane ke liye thanks, was not aware the comments were turned off :D