Been watching a lot of videos on this and other bikes, trying to narrow down what i really want, and while everyone tries to quantify the experience of riding the Himalayan, your comparison to ford's straight 6 was the first thing that's really resonated with me. That was my first truck at 16. Could pull anything, but i used to tell people "if you're lucky" when they asked me what the 0-60 was in high school. To this day that was my favorite truck i ever had, and that just really solidified my interest in this bike. Thanks for the video!
Man, this comment is why I've been doing TH-cam!! I knew a select few people in the world, would get it. If you get one or ride one, let me know if you think that's a good comparison would ya? My cousin and I learned to drive on an '81 F150. Thing would pull a house down, but took its time doing it! Thanks for the comment! Day made!
@@PSBEadventures It won't be until next year until I get something (I start my research early), but I'll remember this video and will come back to let you know! Thanks again!
Thank you! It’s so interesting that almost all owners make this comment…. There is just “something about this bike.” Owners really bond with it and don’t care about any supposed flaw all. I’ve heard it over and over. I’m about to pull the trigger on one I think. I live in dirt road heaven NW Arkansas now. Oh my current bike? Yamaha MT-10. I’ve got the acceleration and speed thing handled. I think the RE H will be fantastic.
I've beat the trash outta my 2019 Himalayan all over colorado passes & abandoned mining trails it's not fast, very heavy, but fuel range is awesome & can load it up like a pack Mule, dealer support is So-So but same goes for other models & the stealer-ships are all the same regardless of brand
🇬🇧I've got a 2021 himi as an every day ride to work bike, done 10k plus miles , solid robust easy to service well built bike . Bought it to replace a 60k 7year old h---a .
Just hit 9000 miles on my 2021....and it's been everything I'd hoped it would be. Honestly my only legitimate issue is that I just wish it were a bit lighter. Otherwise I've been quite thrilled with it and have taken it on many multi-day adventures. I will say that adjusting the TPS and idle-speed, as well as replacing the fuel pump and injector relays, has fixed all of my idling, starting, and stalling issues. I'm working on my 2-year review myself...but so far it is essentially just a repeat of my 1-year review....
Excellent! Just picked up my 2023 Himalayan after 21 years on a 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500. The 750 lbs got to be a bit much. My favorite truck - my 87 F150 with the 300 super six- i agree with the comparison! Ride safe!
Have you noticed any oil burning at that speed? I live in west Texas and I’m thinking about getting one. I rode one but I wasn’t allowed to take it up to highway speeds. But outside the city, the speed limits climb to 75 mph. Will the bike do 60-65mph comfortably? I’m not looking at this as a highway bike but someplaces I want to go camping on it I need to do some highway for like 45 minutes. Thank you
Moving to northern Thailand this year and will definately be getting one of these for the winding mountain roads and exploring offroad. Speed is not essential on these type of roads and can cross borders into neighbouring countries where even the sealed roads are commonly in disrepair. Thanks for the solid review.
Nice! That will be awesome. I've watched a few people ride the trails in Thailand. Looks like a great place to ride. The ct125 is popular there as well. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for another good video. I heard you mention you also have a DR. Is it a DR650? I have DR650 and been drooling over the Himalayan for awhile. Do you find that there is much overlap between the 2 bikes?
Hey Marc, thanks for the comment man! Yeah, my other bike is a 93 DR350S. Definitely some overlap there but the DR is a bit better on technical tight woods and single track. I'm thinking it's less than 300lbs. 280 or so maybe. And at that weight it makes around 35hp so it's definitely a lot faster getting to and from the trail. To be 100% honest, I've had a ton of different bikes through the years, old and new, and the DR is hands down the best bike I've ever owned. Had it well over 20 years with hardly any issues. My riding buddy rides a 19 650 and I enjoy riding it some as well.
Love your video and that you’ve done a lot of the work yourself. The compass I believe can also be a clock or set it I On Bluetooth Navi system. I’ve just started looking at this one. It definitely has a cool factor and does handle really well off road as well as street. Just found, liked and subscribed 🎉😂.
Great honest review, thanks for posting 👍 I bought mine last week but can't ride it yet because of the snow, looking forward to springtime! €4600 new so I'm happy with that value. Gave you a subscription and will be checking out your past and future posts. Greetings from Latvia... Harry! 😎
Thanks for the kind words man! Much appreciated! Getting ready to install some Warp 9 levers on the himmy, keep an eye out for that one! Thanks again man
Your Videos are great. Always puts me in a better mood after watching it. You just have a happy positive attitude that rubs off on your viewers. Beautiful place you get to ride your Himi. I have a 22, same color as yours. Just curios if you notice the engine quieting down at your milage vs say 300 or 500 miles?
Really appreciate that!!! Means a ton!! I feel like the 411LS engine is a bit noisy under heavy acceleration. From what I can tell it's inherent to its design. The big cooling fins on the cylinder, transfer noise. The valves click a little even when they are dead set perfectly. I have noticed the more I rode it, the better and smoother it ran. Thanks again for the kind words!
Merry Christmas Brother!( Happy Birthday) Funny how the wives pick out the bikes inadvertently. Honest review and great information. Videos are on utube of this Reliable War Horse. Noraly has practically circled the planet on adventure bikes...but to Go to India and Ride her new RE out of India is Immense. A RE team brought this Himalayan motorcycles to 18,600 feet, up the Himalayans...and it was brought to the South Pole! Why? Ask Shackleton.( Adventure/ freedom/outdoors) Bet his team would of loved a 6 pack of the RE's. These motorcycles have been in existence for 121? years. Let them perfect their motorcycles and if we're lucky enough...We will see some fortunate individual on the new 450 or 650 Scram/Himalayan. ( Had 3- F150's). Theirs a certain Freedom or something going on with these Gems and I am getting in line for one, or two possibly. That RE 350 classic signals is absolutely Gorgeous. Stay Safe out there. 1/22/2023. Down-payment placed on 2022 Red Rock leftover. $5700.00 out the door cash. ANTICIPATION.
Appreciate the video. I plan to get me one pretty soon was considering a klr but the fuel mileage and the fact that I'm 5" 10" with a good pair of boots on has about settled it. And the price. You must be from my neck of the woods? I'm guessing "Alabama"?
Hey Wayne! Thanks for stopping by the channel man. I'm in upstate SC really close to Clemson University. We ride the corner of SC, NC, N GA and Tennessee. Great place for dual sports man. Tons of rides on the himmy if you want to check them out on here. My favorite is "Himalayan climbs Scaly mountain"
Sounds like the Himmy is a good bike. Something about it I don't really like the look of. Right off I cant put my finger on it, maybe its the big tank. If I rode it Id probably fall in love with it though. EE
It's definitely different. Something about riding is impossible to put into words. The Ford 300 six cylinder reference was as close as I could get. Definitely ride one if you get a chance
@Randy Vining yeah man, they are both nice in their own way. Same here, I had a c70 and a ct70 as a kid. When I saw the 125 was coming out,.I had to have one. To be completely honest, I had a gut feeling the Gulag guards that be in our world that hate internal combustion were going to try to stop making gas powered bikes. I don't need more than one bike, but since I had that feeling, I'm gonna get as many as I can. Buying barn finds, fixing them, selling them to buy the ones I want to ride! I care absolutely nothing about riding dewalt drills around in the woods
That Ford F-150 Analogy is perfect. Drove 3 F-150's. 1. 1984 In line 6 Cy. 296 Ci. 2. 1990 V-8 302 3. 2002 V-6 4.2 litre. All had low torque...15 miles per gallon average...all 3. Work horses just like RE.
That Ford 300 is a great motor. I really like the Himmie but it's just too slow for the way I would want to use it. 10hp and 6th gear and it would be a winner.
2500 miles? Not even run in yet. Wait till its done 4500 then you will realise how much better its getting. Mine took 4000 miles before it would pull to red line in top gear.
Been watching a lot of videos on this and other bikes, trying to narrow down what i really want, and while everyone tries to quantify the experience of riding the Himalayan, your comparison to ford's straight 6 was the first thing that's really resonated with me. That was my first truck at 16. Could pull anything, but i used to tell people "if you're lucky" when they asked me what the 0-60 was in high school.
To this day that was my favorite truck i ever had, and that just really solidified my interest in this bike. Thanks for the video!
Man, this comment is why I've been doing TH-cam!! I knew a select few people in the world, would get it. If you get one or ride one, let me know if you think that's a good comparison would ya? My cousin and I learned to drive on an '81 F150. Thing would pull a house down, but took its time doing it! Thanks for the comment! Day made!
@@PSBEadventures It won't be until next year until I get something (I start my research early), but I'll remember this video and will come back to let you know! Thanks again!
@@Tethmes sounds like a plan. Best of luck to ya!!
Thank you! It’s so interesting that almost all owners make this comment…. There is just “something about this bike.” Owners really bond with it and don’t care about any supposed flaw all. I’ve heard it over and over. I’m about to pull the trigger on one I think. I live in dirt road heaven NW Arkansas now. Oh my current bike? Yamaha MT-10. I’ve got the acceleration and speed thing handled. I think the RE H will be fantastic.
Yep, impossible to explain without riding it. You'll know in a few minutes of sitting on it
Fit a 2 tooth smaller rear sprocket will do 70mph all day long
@@jamespegram8843 too much offroad for that!
I've beat the trash outta my 2019 Himalayan all over colorado passes & abandoned mining trails it's not fast, very heavy, but fuel range is awesome & can load it up like a pack Mule, dealer support is So-So but same goes for other models & the stealer-ships are all the same regardless of brand
🇬🇧I've got a 2021 himi as an every day ride to work bike, done 10k plus miles , solid robust easy to service well built bike . Bought it to replace a 60k 7year old h---a .
Just hit 9000 miles on my 2021....and it's been everything I'd hoped it would be. Honestly my only legitimate issue is that I just wish it were a bit lighter. Otherwise I've been quite thrilled with it and have taken it on many multi-day adventures. I will say that adjusting the TPS and idle-speed, as well as replacing the fuel pump and injector relays, has fixed all of my idling, starting, and stalling issues. I'm working on my 2-year review myself...but so far it is essentially just a repeat of my 1-year review....
Awesome! That's what I like to hear!!! Appreciate ya watching man!
Compass works fine always points north as it should
finally a proper himmy review and I've watched much larger channels review these bikes! good job!
Thanks B!!!! Greatly appreciated!
Excellent! Just picked up my 2023 Himalayan after 21 years on a 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500. The 750 lbs got to be a bit much. My favorite truck - my 87 F150 with the 300 super six- i agree with the comparison! Ride safe!
@@johnperkins8884 I love it when somebody gets my comparison!! Same to you! Thanks for watching!
I've ridden mine at 85 mph for a fifty mile stretch. The bike even reached 90 mph one time for about a minute. And it's completely stock.
Nice, I was a bit worried about the way the engine was feeling way up there, so I didn't push it long. Good to hear though!
Have you noticed any oil burning at that speed? I live in west Texas and I’m thinking about getting one. I rode one but I wasn’t allowed to take it up to highway speeds. But outside the city, the speed limits climb to 75 mph. Will the bike do 60-65mph comfortably? I’m not looking at this as a highway bike but someplaces I want to go camping on it I need to do some highway for like 45 minutes. Thank you
Wow, nice b'day present! I am happy for you.
Thanks man! Definitely a lucky man to have met my wife 22 years ago!!
Awesome review and thanks for sharing big love from Australia 😊
Thanks for watching!!
Did you guys get the 300 inline 6 from Ford in Australia? Or just the v8s?
Moving to northern Thailand this year and will definately be getting one of these for the winding mountain roads and exploring offroad. Speed is not essential on these type of roads and can cross borders into neighbouring countries where even the sealed roads are commonly in disrepair. Thanks for the solid review.
Nice! That will be awesome. I've watched a few people ride the trails in Thailand. Looks like a great place to ride. The ct125 is popular there as well. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for another good video. I heard you mention you also have a DR. Is it a DR650? I have DR650 and been drooling over the Himalayan for awhile. Do you find that there is much overlap between the 2 bikes?
Hey Marc, thanks for the comment man! Yeah, my other bike is a 93 DR350S. Definitely some overlap there but the DR is a bit better on technical tight woods and single track. I'm thinking it's less than 300lbs. 280 or so maybe. And at that weight it makes around 35hp so it's definitely a lot faster getting to and from the trail. To be 100% honest, I've had a ton of different bikes through the years, old and new, and the DR is hands down the best bike I've ever owned. Had it well over 20 years with hardly any issues. My riding buddy rides a 19 650 and I enjoy riding it some as well.
Love your video and that you’ve done a lot of the work yourself. The compass I believe can also be a clock or set it I
On Bluetooth Navi system. I’ve just started looking at this one. It definitely has a cool factor and does handle really well off road as well as street.
Just found, liked and subscribed 🎉😂.
Thanks for the kind works and the Sub!!! Much appreciated!
Great honest review, thanks for posting 👍 I bought mine last week but can't ride it yet because of the snow, looking forward to springtime! €4600 new so I'm happy with that value. Gave you a subscription and will be checking out your past and future posts. Greetings from Latvia... Harry! 😎
Thanks for the kind words man! Much appreciated! Getting ready to install some Warp 9 levers on the himmy, keep an eye out for that one! Thanks again man
Your Videos are great. Always puts me in a better mood after watching it. You just have a happy positive attitude that rubs off on your viewers. Beautiful place you get to ride your Himi. I have a 22, same color as yours. Just curios if you notice the engine quieting down at your milage vs say 300 or 500 miles?
Really appreciate that!!! Means a ton!! I feel like the 411LS engine is a bit noisy under heavy acceleration. From what I can tell it's inherent to its design. The big cooling fins on the cylinder, transfer noise. The valves click a little even when they are dead set perfectly. I have noticed the more I rode it, the better and smoother it ran. Thanks again for the kind words!
Merry Christmas Brother!( Happy Birthday)
Funny how the wives pick out the bikes inadvertently. Honest review and great information. Videos are on utube of this Reliable War Horse. Noraly has practically circled the planet on adventure bikes...but to Go to India and Ride her new RE out of India is Immense. A RE team brought this Himalayan motorcycles to 18,600 feet, up the Himalayans...and it was brought to the South Pole! Why? Ask Shackleton.( Adventure/ freedom/outdoors) Bet his team would of loved a 6 pack of the RE's. These motorcycles have been in existence for 121? years. Let them perfect their motorcycles and if we're lucky enough...We will see some fortunate individual on the new 450 or 650 Scram/Himalayan. ( Had 3- F150's).
Theirs a certain Freedom or something going on with these Gems and I am getting in line for one, or two possibly. That RE 350 classic signals is absolutely Gorgeous. Stay Safe out there.
1/22/2023. Down-payment placed on 2022 Red Rock leftover. $5700.00 out the door cash. ANTICIPATION.
Thanks for the kind words and stopping by the channel!! I'm so glad folks are getting the 300 6 cylinder comparison!!! Safe travels!!
thinking of getting one !
nice video man
Thanks!!!
Appreciate the video. I plan to get me one pretty soon was considering a klr but the fuel mileage and the fact that I'm 5" 10" with a good pair of boots on has about settled it. And the price.
You must be from my neck of the woods? I'm guessing "Alabama"?
Hey Wayne! Thanks for stopping by the channel man. I'm in upstate SC really close to Clemson University. We ride the corner of SC, NC, N GA and Tennessee. Great place for dual sports man. Tons of rides on the himmy if you want to check them out on here. My favorite is "Himalayan climbs Scaly mountain"
6 cm higher wind shield from Hicthcocks Uk works perfectly for my 5 foot 9 inches height.
Good news!! I kinda liked the looks of that tinted short one they offer
got one bro 🎉
Congratulations!!!! What color?
@@PSBEadventures lake blue 2023
@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA nice! Congratulations!!! Enjoy!
Would you trust it to go across country? I'm looking for a bike to do the TAT on. If I need parts on the way I'm just worried about dealers.
Absolutely. I currently don't have any reason not to trust it at all. I think the nationwide dealership system is getting pretty good
Sounds like the Himmy is a good bike. Something about it I don't really like the look of. Right off I cant put my finger on it, maybe its the big tank. If I rode it Id probably fall in love with it though. EE
It's definitely different. Something about riding is impossible to put into words. The Ford 300 six cylinder reference was as close as I could get. Definitely ride one if you get a chance
Based on your other videos, it appears you prefer the CT over this one?
They each have their place in their own way. I should probably do a video on this
@@PSBEadventures I would like to see that. But you already convinced me to get the CT125. Ok really I got it because I had a CT 90 back in the 70’s.
@Randy Vining yeah man, they are both nice in their own way. Same here, I had a c70 and a ct70 as a kid. When I saw the 125 was coming out,.I had to have one. To be completely honest, I had a gut feeling the Gulag guards that be in our world that hate internal combustion were going to try to stop making gas powered bikes. I don't need more than one bike, but since I had that feeling, I'm gonna get as many as I can. Buying barn finds, fixing them, selling them to buy the ones I want to ride! I care absolutely nothing about riding dewalt drills around in the woods
Applause to the wife, very nice bike.
Thanks for watching!!!! Agreed!
I changed the air filter to a DNA filter. It made some difference. What make is that silencer?
Delkevic, got a little review video of it here on the channel of you wanna check it out. Really happy with it
heighth? sounds about righth.
Elaborate on that
Know exactly what you mean! Ford 300 six - sense!!
If ya know, you know! 💪
That Ford F-150 Analogy is perfect.
Drove 3 F-150's.
1. 1984 In line 6 Cy. 296 Ci.
2. 1990 V-8 302
3. 2002 V-6 4.2 litre.
All had low torque...15 miles per gallon average...all 3.
Work horses just like RE.
@@edwardkaminsky8142 I knew folks would get it if they'd owned or driven one for any length of time, especially the 300 six.
What brand is the slip-on exhaust?
Hey Tim, thats the oval, stainless Delkevic. Here's a review I did on it for ya. th-cam.com/video/Gtt8tZ58qXU/w-d-xo.html
That Ford 300 is a great motor. I really like the Himmie but it's just too slow for the way I would want to use it. 10hp and 6th gear and it would be a winner.
2500 miles? Not even run in yet. Wait till its done 4500 then you will realise how much better its getting. Mine took 4000 miles before it would pull to red line in top gear.
I'm at 4k now. Still going strong.