RE Himalayan 450 - First UK test ride! Decision time - to buy or not to buy?!
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- I took a test ride yesterday on the Himalayan 450. Ive paid my deposit and hopefully will be collecting soon. This was an important video for me as i had a decision to make - to collect or cancel my order. Please watch till the end to see what happens...
I hope this helps those considering and gives more information on the final UK model set up.
A special thanks to BOB MINION motorcycle dealer for Royal Enfield in Derby for the test ride and thier support.
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Good job. I Liked the info you gave us, really useful.
I think it will be a huge seller. Can't wait to try it 🎉🎉
Good useful video 🎉
Thank you for watching! I think as long as I keep in mind what it's not, I'm going to be good. I don't really blast about, unless ice cream is involved 😜 overall time will tell and I think it's looking positive 😁🍦🍦
I’m gonna get one as well…thanks for the honest review
Thank you for watching, if it helps I only showed 30 mins of 3 hours filmed. Would you like a virtual ride? Can upload if you are interested?
Good video. Hope you will have lots of pleasurable miles on the new bike and it is everything you want. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching! I hope it saves my back and was quite easy to pick up too! It's going in the right direction 😊😊😊
I own one completed 1750kms. It can easily do 120kmph(75mph, more than legal motorway speed in UK?) all day long. It gets smoother as you cross 130kph and can do 150kph without much effort. Post that it will take some time to catch speed but over 160kph is possible (100mph). So I don’t think motorways will be a problem. The stock super meteor 650 will be a better highway machine, but then the moment you go to broken roads it struggles because of its much stiffer suspension with much lower travel. The other two 650s have a sub par suspension set up and will not be stable at motorway speeds, the engine can hit those speeds but the bike will not be able to keep up.
Thank you for watching and your feedback! That's very reassuring and helpful. Thank you 😊🙏
That was a really good first ride review video Quinn. I'm glad you liked it and have committed to buy it. However, from your ride and comments I'll be sticking to my old 411 Chugga Bug. Cheers! 🙂
Thank you for watching! If I had a 411 I think I'd be making the same decision. I'd be looking at a litre bike probably. Take care and stay safe mate 😊👍
That bike is really cool! Here in Brazil we still have the 411 which got some real nice new colours for 2024. The 450 will probably take some time to arrive here. Royal Enfield launched the Super Meteor 650 this week, though, which is a boke thats around in the world for some time. Great video!
Muito obrigado for watching! Hopefully you get it soon, Brazil would be amazing place to travel with it! Bahia to muddy Amazonas would be quite an adventure 🥳🥳🙏🙏💯
Good honest review. I'll love to test ride one. It definitely seems perkier than the 411.
It's definitely got more go than the 411, I've tried an acceleration from rest and quite surprised me! The rear seat sits just above the riders seat and acts like a back stop. Kept me in place. At one point was trying to overtake and really pulled and had to hold on. It's definitely an improvement! Thanks for watching mate! 😊🙏
Liked the review.... good you gave it a decent 3 hour test ride. Are you having the tubeless wheels and did Mark say what accessories are going to be available at the same time as your bike ... screen, pannier seat options ? Hopefully it'll be with you in time for your May tour to Cornwall.
Hi, thank you for watching! Yes I'm taking the white with tubeless. Tubeless are only available in black sadly. The accessories....a good question, no info on those yet, hopefully soon 😇😇
when you ride it on tarmac you feel it wont be this good at offroad and when you ride it on offroad you get suprised how can this be so capable this is a perfect bike for its price just loved it
I enjoyed the review, nice to see it being ridden in an urban environment rather than all the marketing led reviews I've seen! I'm considering one of these, i don't need it to go on trails just commuting (urban) and country lanes with the odd trip along dual carriageway. I normally like streetfighter style naked bikes but the state of our roads is appalling and i feel like something like this would be a good place to start. The lean angle on the side stand is quite alarming but may actually benefit me being only 5ft7 and 30 inside leg. Again, nice review and a sensible test ride.
Thank you for watching Billy, really appreciate it. I should have spoken about it but after 2 back injuries over the past years my Transalp Is just too heavy for me. My bullet is a show bike and a forever bike for me so I'm precious about it. This new one I think can do a bit of everything and I'm planning on having a month in Spain travelling around making a secret series I'm not supposed to talk about yet 😇🤫🤫 but I think it will do me good! Not crazy expensive that if anything happens it's the end of the world but capable enough of a partner to get through most things. Agree with you on the state of roads ATM! 😊👍👍 Take care and stay safe 🙏
A wonderful video Quinn. Enjoyed it. How long did you ride it? What can you say about the vibes? If I would have to pick one, I would go for exactly this color. Which color you ordered? Did you go for the tubeless model? Thanks for the answers. Cheers and ride safe.
Hi Gregor! Thank you for watching! The vibes here quite strong at 6k rpm, after 7 it reduces. Before there are spots where there is nothing. So at 30mph in 4th, 40mph in 4th at 50 in 5th, it's finding the right gear combination. The engine sounds like there should be vibrations but there are none to little in the seat, foot pegs or handlebars. I have carpel tunnel so I was quite concerned about it. But the ride by wire does not keep tension in the handle so that strong pull is not there all the time making it quite comfortable and easier than the Transalp. I rode it for 3 hours and did 60 miles. I only used 1/3 if the footage I had and might release another video with the rest of the riding soon. I ordered the white as I asked for TUBELESS. Tubeless is only available in black rims. The black and gold model I was riding was TUBED. Gold rims are TUBED only. That's the reason I went with the white as it looked better with black rims and I decided a more visible bike was better - also the black was marking very easily and the white was feeling a little more resistant. Thank you for asking, good things to clarify! Take care my friend 🙏😊🍦
@@quinnpeaksbiker Aha, I see. Thanks a lot. I think that even those vibes that were present will be reduced after time, at last at some extent after the proper break-in. Oh, I read that some are with tubes. Ok, then the black rims are the only solution, but OK. If so, my pick would be the brown one. I think the brown one is also the cheapest among them. Yours has a bit higher price, but I am not sure how much. Thanks a lot bro. I plan to try it next week. :)
@@RRRRefuelRideRace here in the UK the tubeless are 6250 white or 6300 black, the tubed are about 5700. It's basically 500 difference. Hope it helps 🙏
Cheers from Downunder, I too think, even though I have not taken possession, have made the right choice.
Ayup mate! Thanks for watching. We can only ever make decisions according to the data we have at that moment. Everything I have says there are lots of options but this I can afford and have money left over to spend on a trip. I'd rather do that than be paying the bank for 2 years and never go anywhere. Everything in life is an opportunity cost and I think I can live with this one. Take care and stay safe mate 😁🙏
All good info for potential buyers. I won’t be upgrading from my 411 but the extra horses will tempt many I expect 👍🏼
I think the 411 is still a great bike especially on back roads and will be in demand for new riders. I might be tempted by more power at some point, but I will be happy to get the insurance down for now 😂😂😂
It's quite sad that the vibrations that come on the bike are around the 70mph mark. Above and below those speeds is quite smooth.
Also regarding offroading, I do think this one is a monster, but it can't chug like the old one. You can offroad the 450 at higher speeds than you potentially can on the 411
Hi, thank you for watching. I took this on a trail through the peaks, it was quite fast. So perfect for open and clear trails, on the sharper more technical parts it was more work and a water crossing was interesting too. But it's a new bike and I'm getting used to it, Id imagine after a few months I'd have no issues. But for the limited experience I had I reported what I found, hopefully in the future it will be easier.
Nice to see one in action Quinn, Its been like a Yeti for a while, everybody's heard if it but no one's seen one!😁 It looks like a good handy all rounder. Good luck with your new one 👍
Think it's going to need some time for people to make up thier minds with it, hopefully it can prove itself! Thanks for watching Ken!
My 411 has gotten me into some awkward spots and then got me out again - except when I tipped it wheels up on a steep dirt hill, needed help that time. So I have to wonder, what adventures the 450 will seek out and whether it can also escape them? I can see that petrol tank getting some adventure patina.
All the fun of owning bikes and having fun! Time will tell how good they are👍👍👍
You mentioned the wind protection but I didn't hear you say anything about the kind of airflow, any buffeting/turbulence etc..?The gear lever looks cheap and nasty, not even a folding tip. That's pretty poor from RE. I get that the bike is built to price point, but look at the functionality you get the CF Moto 450MT. Still, I like the look of the RE and seems to be a fun bike. I could imagine touring on one.
Hi, thank you for watching. The airflo was clear and it wasn't bad in the helmet without earplugs in. With plugs for a longer run I'd imagine it quite comfortable. For the levers I found them comfortable as were compared to the bullet and Transalp as they were wider and my fingers fell into the wedge shape so they sat well. Sorry I didn't see more than that but I'd imagine lots of better aftermarket parts out soon. Perhaps an upgrade from re over time? Take care and ride safe 😊🙏
CF 450, Royal Enfield or wait for new KTM 390, nice to have the choice now.
Agreed 👍💯
For those of you wondering about the new Himmy''s offroad credentials, take a look at this clip from MAD-TV in Australia, from the lauch there the other day.. 🧐 th-cam.com/video/Lvee8rpMnUg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ElTxPSl37mnbkTmv
Yes I saw it, very impressive! Nice to see what it can do! Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏
I was along for the Ride, as much as to hear an opinion on the long awaited Himalaya 452 to hit UK shores..!
It's pretty much as the rest of the World has commented so far, side stand, indictor tell-tail and vibes etc, minor, not a deal breaker.. than is my 411 downward price plummet.. a trade-in is out the window at a 21 BS4.. can't but say at my age will have to stay.. Hey Ho.
The 411 is still solid, what my father in law rides and he loves it!
You stated flat footed at 6 foot, but was the seat in the low or high position?
It was in the middle I believe, in the low position it was really tight in the leg and at high it was quite comfortable too, please see the first look video on it. 32/33 inside leg
th-cam.com/video/Itm5SOOqaqY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wVeHtcdM-sDTP8wG
Hope it helps 👍
I thought from a demo at the NEC show the seat only had 2 settings 825mm - 845mm? Thanks
@@garyfanticsfantastic9366yes I checked, it was the low setting in the regular seat, there is a low seat sold separately. My muddle, apologies 😇
Hold on ur purchase. Do try the cf moto mt 450 and the new KTM 390 2025 adventure.
Thank you for watching! There are quite a few reasons I'm getting this, it's specific to RE, the garage is less than a 15 min walk from work so servicing is easy, I have purchased a few bikes from this place so I've a good relationship there, I've got a good network so I get cheap parts from India (e.g. rear plate there is £20 not £90 as here), we are a RE family - everyone has always had a RE and my other bike is a bullet - I have Honda's too but my bullet I'm in perfect sync with so I'm biased towards RE. I've had a Chinese 125 and it was a disaster with my gear leaver falling off mid turn and then when trying to sell it a few weeks later only being offered 20%of what I paid for it. I'm never touching a chinese bike again, also my personal beliefs, free Tibet! Ktms are too frantic, I'm 45 and a slow plodder and the RE is comfortable and calmer to ride. Hope it outlines my thoughts. Take care mate😊👍
The extra power and gear will certainly be very welcome 👍 Not sold on the TFT. I'm sure it will feel vibration-free compared to the 411... 😅
Lucky boy! Thanks for the nice review
I recognise those roundabouts 😂
Thank you for watching! The TFT was clear most of the time tbh, I didn't like the indicator too much as it's tiny and one turn I didn't switch it off it didn't really get my attention. I think it's going to make a good travel bike but not going to keep up with a bigger bike on the motorway, especially the Deauville😂 Also almost no accessories available at the moment! I think most will be available by September.
Does the temperature gauge show the right temperatures? Because the 411 thermometer is trash. 😂
I think the environment temperature was about right, I didn't play much with the settings, but hopefully do something more comprehensive when I get it! The build quality is good, everything feels quite solid
What to choose this or the svartpilen 401 🙈
Great question! If you get a chance to ride both make a review! Would love to learn more 😊👍👍
Estaremos atentos a posibles fallos de esta primera edición. Va a tener una dura competidora en cf moto 450, pero sinceramente la Himalayan tiene más estilo y pedigrí. Una máquina apasionante.
Hola! Si hay un poco de riesgo pero no voy a comprar un moto chino otra vez, tenía demasiado problemas con la última q compre. Es un marca q conozco bien y siento q es más firme y conocido. Esta moto salió en India haces seis meses por alla, y después 3 horas de prueba siendo cómodo y tengo confianza. Después es la suerte 🤣🤣🤣. Q te tengas un súper día ☺️👍
It’s a good bike, but the price puts me off. The triumph scrambler is cheaper and a Honda NX500 is not much more if you want the tubeless option
Both great bikes, nearest honda dealer is in Nottingham and that puts me off. Having 3 year warranty and euro breakdown is nice too. I am thinking about getting a bigger bike for 2 up and to blast about at some point and it will probably be a honda. Just need to keep putting the pennies together 😇👍👍
A very good conclusion there Quinn.
I think you got it spot on.
Unfortunately I don’t think that it’s going to be the big mile muncher that many people hoped it would be, but for those with more of a road bias to their riding, this does constitute a significant upgrade to the 411.
If off-road is what you predominantly do with your Himalayan, stick with the 411. If you mainly ride on faster roads and need more headroom, upgrade to the 452.
If you want to tour Europe, both the 411 and 452 could do it but you’d probably be better off and have a better time with a larger bike with at least one more cylinder 👍
It now seems inevitable to me that a 650 Himalayan will come. That would add genuine touring capability to this style of bike.
Excellent conclusion, top job👍
Cheers Quinn,
Garry
Thank for watching Garry! I do agree with you, the smaller singles can tour but wouldn't want to do 2up fully loaded!! A 650 would be preferable!!! If it does show up, it will be interesting and something to genuinely think about. I think as a long distance travel bike it's going to be a really good choice, the rtw lot will be having a look at this I've seriously! 300 mile plus tank and very well priced. I will have to ditch metal panniers I think and try and go light as I can for the Spain trip! Take care and stay safe mate!
I disagree when you say that you need more power for European touring. Two years ago I downsized from a Pan European to a 500X. I’ve found that the smaller bike suits my sort o& touring and camping much better. My annual mileage has doubled.
Thanks for watching. Sorry should have been more clear. Fully loaded two up touring going massive 500 mile days on autobahns - kind of touring. I'm going to have a month solo in Spain this September travelling around and I think it's going to be ideal for that. But a tour that wants you to do 400 miles on the motorway keeping up with a fast group ain't my jazz and this ain't the bike to do that on comfortably. Sorry, should have been more clear, thank you for asking it😊🙏
@@quinnpeaksbikerI think the difference is between sports touring and adventure touring.
@@quinnpeaksbiker These days I don’t tour two up, that’s what I bought the Pan European for originally. Five hundred miles on the Autobahn is my idea of hell. I don’t like doing it in a car let alone on a motorcycle. In fact despite touring extensively my 500X has only been on two motorways since I bought it in 2021 and both were less than 1 km. The first was to cross the Loire on the most convenient bridge and the second was to bypass Issoire, saving a 5km detour through the town centre. I too am heading down to Spain soon, to spend some time around Soria. There won’t be any motorways used on that trip either.
@@bulthaosen1169 I don’t agree. Blasting down motorways has nothing to do with sports touring. Sports touring is having a motorcycle that is designed to carry you and your gear over long distances but is still a dynamic ride that allows you to enjoy the route. Adventure touring to me is having a motorcycle that allows you to leave paved roads as and when you want. Motorway riding is something that too many motorcyclists seem to think has to be done. Their loss.
@@davidmatthews3093 I see your point. Long straight lines with dull background does seem pretty mundane.
I think RE hype will fade. Stiff competition from Italian bikes, triumph and honda too.
Competition is great for us consumers! More options and hopefully better value! Thanks for watching 😊🙏🙏
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Thank you for watching!! 😊😊
The Transalp is a good comparison, the RE is easier to ride, not significantly slower...and half the money. What's not to like? It's an Adventure Bike so your review is rather foolish. It's not a touring bike, or a commuter bike. How do you know what its like off-road...?
Thank you for watching, if you use it to tour it's touring - I think it will make a good do it all travel bike. I had 3 hours on the bike in the peaks where I live on a farm, had a blast around my regular track. I only showed the first 30 mins to Matlock for the video. Categories of bike don't exclude it from a use, i need it to do a lot and it's not perfect but will do a bit of everything ok. Enough for me 😉 hope it helps if your thinking about getting one
The offroad capabilities of this bike are way beyond what a Transalp gives you..🧐
@@quinnpeaksbiker So you did try it off, or on a loose surface roads? I think you should have mentioned that, if you had no footage since this is it's main strength and for an "Adventure bike", crucial. Any bike can go on the road, but take the most popular Adventure bike the BMW GS 1200, it's absolutely useless off road. They really should reclassify that along with many others.
Which Transalp are you talking about? The new Transalp is considerably quicker. Isn’t it you who is being foolish? Just because something is marketed as an adventure bike doesn’t mean it won’t be good for touring or commuting, quite the opposite in fact.
If you like the previous himi you will like it ,,it's lots better off road... Changed the sprocket added few stuffs been riding it for 8 months now the seat is actually better then the previous one