Why I Can No Longer Live With The Royal Enfield Himalayan 411
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2024
- Title: Why I Can No Longer Live with the Royal Enfield Himalayan
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In this video, I share my experience with the Royal Enfield Himalayan, discussing its strengths and suitability for winter riding and country lanes. While it has served me well in these conditions, I've come to the realization that I need a motorcycle with more speed and versatility, especially during the summer months. Join me as I explain why the Royal Enfield Himalayan no longer fulfills my needs as my sole motorcycle and explore the reasons behind my decision to seek a different ride for the warmer seasons. If you're a motorcycle enthusiast facing similar considerations, this video may offer valuable insights and perspectives.
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As a motorcyclist I love the summer, it’s my favourite day of the year 😂
It is a fantastic day. I hope I have it off this year
😂😂😂😂
I missed it last year, popped in to make a cup a tea, came out and it was all over
@@thematlockbiker the secret is to check the wind direction & watch the clouds.
When is it this year?
I loved the Himi from the moment I rode one. If I could I have one tomorrow I would. It reminds me of riding a big 125 and that's part of the charm. Pez thought I'd buy one after the old CB died. Itd be a hell of a chore the get from the Midlands down to you lot. CB500X is the perfect all rounder.
The Himalayan is a good bike. The cb500x suits you though
I was thinking cb500x. Definitely a good compromise from what i can see.
I’m with you. Got to be the best second bike out there. If you pick the right roads it’s great all year round. It only lacks when you want to cover ground in a hurry. Riding mine back from the west coast of Ireland to Cornwall was bit of a slog. But it’ll do it…it’s okay at everything.
It's a bike you wish you have when riding the country lanes in Wales & Ireland but wish you didn't have when you want to bomb back home on the motorway
Suzuki V-Strom 650, great all rounder, and a bomb proof engine, and it’ll cruise on motorways all day long.
That's a great choice. Maybe one day. I plan on getting a 2nd bike though
It’s a great second bike to have in the garage. It’s great on the tight Welsh countryside roads you can’t plough on riding a fast bike down these lanes and b roads. It’s made for the India roads that sold well around the world but out of India it has limited use.
Soon I'll have the problem of having to choose I take a Himalayan or sports tourer to Wales.
I can’t wait to see it mate 👍🏼
I can't wait either. I'm trying something completely different from anything I've had before
I can't wait for summer, I've been sending it even through winter, but summer time is going to be crazy 😎
I can't wait to find out what it is 😬
Exciting times ahead. Hope you're well mate
Cheers. I don't ride fast, but it is nice to open a bike up for a bit
Summer is the best day of the year!
@@NooBiker Behave 😂😂
I'm glad you're keeping it Adam. Can't wait to hear what bike you're gonna get for the summer. A 1250 Suzuki lives alongside my Himalayan but if I could keep only one it would be the Chugga Bug 😃
I looked at a Bandit 1200N. It's a fantastic bike but unfortunately it sold. I do have something else in mind, though & no one can say it's a bad bike. What I have in mind is loved globally by bikers.
Loved globally?? Well I still have no idea........ 😵💫
@ClarkieBoy you'll have to wait and see. I might even change my mind but I have had my eye on this bike for a while
I have been dealing with the same dilemma and since I ride with my wife, I am thinking either a Honda NC750x or a 650 Super meteor. I like the idea of the Honda because of low maintenance.
I'm looking at a sports tourer because that does everything the himalayan struggles to do and nothing the himalayan is good at.
Hi Adam, I know exactly what you mean, your thoughts are my thoughts and I haven't even bought one yet but I'm still thinking about it. Someday I will decide.
The Himalayan is a good bike but you'll need something else as well.
Better hurry up before this government bans motorbikes from our roads in the name of net zero climate B S .
After a life time on bikes ,B roads are the only ones I find enjoyable to ride now,out in the countryside away from all the traffic. I bought a new CB500X last year ,it feels nimble,plush and absolutely planted on any road even the motorway. Overtakes are ok,not instant but ok,fuel economy is epic 80-90mpg under 60mph and it great in the wet. It’s so relaxing to ride that is doesn’t feel under powered and hasn’t had me looking for more power for a change.
I've ridden the cb500x. It's a great bike. I love country roads. I spent 6 hours travelling 100 miles & once 10 hours to do just over 100, because I took B roads and stopped to enjoy the scenery
I thought you were going to say goodbye to yhe Himalayan. I think you've made yhe right cjoice keeping it. Best of luck with the purchase of the new bike!
Yeah, sorry about the misleading title. Have to draw people in. There is no point in selling the himalayan because it does what I ask from it. I do need a 2nd bike though & it will probably make me appreciate the himalayan even more
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs @EpicAdamMotovlogs you've got to do what you've got to do right? 😊. Different bikes for different days. I have a street triple too so that gives me my summer fix (she's been tucked away since October-itching to get her out now!). Definitely makes you appreciate each one for what they can do.
I love my Himmy. I live and ride around roads like this all the time. I'm not a speed merchant at all. For me its about exploring, camping fishing and shooting.
It's my 2 wheel Landy.
I think I'd go for the second bike idea and get saving. That Himmy can be your winter steed.😀
That's the plan. I'm also on target to get my summer bike in June & I'm working on a place to store it. Exciting
Ive got himmy for green laning and commuting and v85tt for summer / touring. Himmy has tec cam, dna filter, powerage exhaust, fuelxlite 16T sprocket and is difference between being frustrated with it and being acceptable.
It sounds like you have it sorted.
No matter which motorcycle you ride, I will still watch.
At least your TH-cam channel is not named "EpicAdam's Himalayan", which would cause you to rename your channel if you purchased another bike.
Take care Adam, ride safe.
😆 the plan is to have 2 & sell or swap 1 every 2 years.
I got my Himalayan as a bit of a palate cleanser, going from big, powerful multi-cylinder bikes to a rattly low-power single is a definite change of pace. I've really enjoyed the character of a long-stroke, low revving engine but like you, I would prefer a bit more power for faster roads. I'm thinking of replacing it with a Bonneville or a W800. Also if I could start over on my Himalayan journey I'd probably have gone for a Classic 350, I do ride unpaved roads from time to time but never on properly gnarly terrain, and overall I prefer the ergos of the Classic.
I have considered a bonneville. I've heard good things about the classic 350 & 500. I'll love to give one a try
If you can't afford a second bike Adam, stick a Tec cam in the Himmie. Doesn't turn it into a Ducati but adds about 5 horses and makes a noticeable difference. After fitting mine I upped the gearbox sprocket by a tooth for better motorway cruising.
I made a video about the tec cam. I haven't done it myself. I'm happy with the himmy being my back lane explorer, so I'll like something different as well.
I have a 2021 Himalayan with about 22,000 kms. I get what you’re saying. I live in Canada and although I bought this bike to explore backroads and ghost towns, it is difficult to avoid long days on pavement. I have been looking at the new Trans Alp and the NX500, but I’ve spent a lot of time and money accessorizing my Himalayan. The thought of trying to equip a new bike with the essentials kinda discourages me. I’m 5’4” and 70 years old, maybe I can live with a slow bike.
Thanks for the comment. I love Canada. I have family in Canada. Since this video, I have test ridden the versys 650 & it made me appreciate the Himalayan even more. I'm holding out now and waiting to see what the new Royal Enfield scrambler will be like. Rumours are that they making a scrambler based on the Interceptor 650.
I love my tiger 900 gt pro. Like you, I live in North Devon and ride all year round. You need leggings even when it is dry, to ride between Braunton and Barnstaple! I find the tiger is a real jack of all trades. I did try riding a less powerful bike, but after having fast machines since selling my ajs 250 back in 1973, I just couldn't go without the odd blast! About time we had some sunny weather though. 😀
It seems to clear up about 30 minutes before it gets dark, which is no good.
The Himalayan is a great bike to have in a collection of bikes but it's not great as your sole bike. The 900 gt Pro ticks all the boxes
@EpicAdamMotovlogs it would be lovely to have a collection of bikes, if money was no object. The old bikes I had in the 70s are worth a fortune now!
The himaleyan is an amazing motorcycle, if you want a fantastic year round bike its the one for you.
I'm still loving it. I moan about it sometimes but it has never failed me & it's become a part of me now. It has character and is fast enough. Thanks for watching
No point having a bike that doesn't do what you want from it... Should have kept the Bandit after the work you did making it pretty. It makes sense to keep it as a "second" bike if you can afford to.
Oh, well done on the 2k+ subs too 🙂
There are a lot of bikes I want to try. I'm trying to get myself into a position where I can swap and change every year or 2. This 2nd bike will help me.
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs that sounds pretty EPIC indeedy mate 🙂
Maybe a BMW 700gs or perhaps a Ducati scarambler if your green lanes aren't very technical, with a good sumpguard, tires and other protection it can be a good green Laner and awesome for the hot summer twisty roads. Or perhaps a Triumph Scrambler, the Fantic Caballero 500 could also be another good option. But all depends what kind of trails you usually do, not an easy task to have a proper do it all bike.
I love the idea of the Triumph or ducati Scrambler but that's out of my budget. I'm looking at a couple of bikes today though
Ey up mate did you finally come to a decision on a second bike?? I can’t remember where we was talking about it but I’ve got news 👍🏼
Go on twitter & we will have a chat
I feel a Benelli coming on!
Benelli makes some nice bikes. I don't think I'll get another bike this year 😕 it's best to save my money and get something amazing next year
You're on the slippery slope now Adam, it'll be interesting to see what you get but sooner or later you're going to need a third. Cheers, Mick
My son randomly said I could probably fit 3 bikes in my parking space. I told him to tell his mother
Your son was obviously a biker in a previous life, I'm not sure his vote is going to help with mum though. I found getting one with a big comfy pillion seat for touring did the trick.
That many days of summer?! I must have blinked!
I think you was busy scrubbing your poop deck that day.
I can't help thinking you would be better off on a BMW f700, it would do all the lanes and have enough speed/capability for summer, get a nice one for 3-3.5k too.
I have a friend who sold her himalayan and got a bmw f700 and hasn't looked back
Yeah I got a BMW F650gs 2001 for $2k !!!
Is yours tuned / souped up? How are you getting 26bhp from it? 😮
The Himalayan can handle faster single carriageways fine and even do some legal overtakes but it takes some planning. It's the longer distance dual carriageway roads where it struggles to do 70mph comfortably. The answer for you is the new 450 Himalayan? Or an Aprilia Tuareg?
I get the extra 2hp from kicking my legs. I'm not interested in the himalayan 450.
The Royal Enfield seems like an ideal second bike.
It's a great 2nd bike, but it has its negative points.
@EpicAdamMotovlogs all bikes are a compromise though. That's why I have 4 🤣
What about the new Himalayan with its 40 bhp that's just come on the market recently, that would give you all what this bike has plus that extra grunt your missing
I'm getting a 2nd bike instead. The Himalayan is great for exploring lanes and I love doing that.
Buy a summer bike now. If you buy a summer bike in the summer, the price will be higher.
That's a good point, but unfortunately I can't afford one right now. Hopefully, I will get one around June.
And belive me more power doenst mean more Fan...my Main Bike got 220 Horsepower , but my Himalayan make me happy and i got more fun ....whit ,ore power you beginn driving fast and dangerous you will see-...... keep it as a second bike beliive me you will miss it one day.... sry for my cr..py English :D
Your English is fine. I have decided to keep it for my daily bike and I'm getting something else that's pure fun. The fun bike is only 48bhp. I agree that power isn't everything. Thanks for watching
There are too many great motorcycles, especially on the used market, to settle. Life's too short. I remember you complaining about it way back. Get yourself something that you're excited about or try out big pez's g650gs if you haven't already. I've got two of em now because I have a problem😅
I'm getting a summer bike and in a couple of years, I'll trade both bikes in. Could possibly get another 2 or just the 1.
The Himalayan is not an all rounder which is why I have two other bikes. A Honda 650 and Bandit 600S, but I only take them out on dry roads so as not to ruin the cosmetics which are mint.
I recently bought a 2022 Himalayan just before Christmas and winter is the best time to buy a bike with dealers offering discounts. I saved £450.
If you wait until summer prices will rise so you'll pay more and remember that we get some lovely warm and dry days in Easter.
I advise getting a nippy little sports bike for the summer and keeping the Himalayan for dirty winter roads when speed is not an issue. Perhaps a Honda CBR650 with 94bhp will suit your requirements or a Yamaha MT-O7. Whatever you choose you will not want to abuse it on salty winter roads or ride it in the rain unless you get caught out by a shower so the Himalayan will still have a purpose in your life.
I loved my mk1 Bandit 600N. I think I'll try a sports tourer next. My heart is naked sports bikes, preferably classic style but I want to be open to different things
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs The Honda Hornet 600 form the late 1990s maybe?
Maybe you could hire a bike for summer. It might be £50 per day but that's £100 of fun in anyone's book.
Where can I hire bikes from? I've looked in places like Scotland. Saves me riding there 😆
🤣@@EpicAdamMotovlogs
I think you got carried away a bit there, claiming the UK has at least 5 days of summer. We get 4 days and that is it.
Sometimes you have to chase that extra day. It could be anywhere
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs go searching the sunshine.
You’ve been talking about getting rid of it for a while maybe it’s time to go 👋 I think if you get a second bike the Himalayan may gather dust and you potentially won’t get the use out of it as much as you would’ve liked
I still like it. I'll be happy keeping it as a winter bike for a couple years. I have a cunning plan
Oops sorry Adam, I did the unsubscribe...Quickly resubscribe thing there by accident! 😮🤣👍
I remember you mentioning a certain bike, so time will tell if I'm in the loop!!! 😉👍
Have you been to the ABR Festival before dude & are you attending this year? 🤔
I've mentioned so many bikes 😆 I change my mind every 5 minutes, but you can't get much more for your money with the bike I'm thinking about.
I haven't been to the abr but I want to go
Maybe the new Himi ?
Maybe one day.
I'm 99% sure I know what the bike will be, but I won't spoil it.
It is the one you saw me mention on another channel. They are good bikes and don't cost much
That is the crux of the matter. There IS no one bike that does everything we want. It's why so many people have more than one. I guess you have to decide what is most important to you. Or have more than one. 😁
That's the plan. I'm saving to get a 2nd bike for the summer
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs I'm saving to do the CBT again, never mind a bike. Nearly there 💰
Good times ahead. I lived last summer so much!.. I hope it's a good one once again 👍
@@exeterrider that's because of Metey 😉
Safe
Yep
You better have 2 bikes because if you get rid of the Himalayan you will eventually miss it.
I am. I have a 2nd bike coming & keeping the himalayan. I love exploring the lanes.
Thanks for watching