Himalayan 450 as the whole package will make you feel satisfied but Triumph will always make you want more. More size, more offroad capability, more equipment. A premium RE is much better than a base Triumph. To be honest I would rather pick a bajaj made by RE rather than a Triumph made by Bajaj😂
With RE's Pathetic half baked quality. had to sell my Himalyan 2020 BS6 in matter of 15K on ODO. Replaced Battery, Speedometer, Suspension ....I'm afraid to put my money once again to RE. Lets see How triumph catch on long run ..before i put my money on Triumph
I own a Scram 400 X and practically this one is the best. I had my hand on the new 450 himalayan and i did not feel happy regarding the bike even tho both of them come from very diff genre. Triumph's build quality is top notch than RE. Now i'm a happy Scrambler 400 X owner.
scrambler 400x is not even comparable to himalayan IMO, yes it's better in city but that's about it, suspension, breaks, off roading, ground clearance, the better screen, highway crusing himalayan is way way better, especially the suspension it's not even close in my opinion
For those that are looking for quality Triumph > RE ... For the REH, It's just the "SUV" looks that gives the rider a perception of riding a bigger bike ... Nit realising the extra weight and bulk is only useful on the most crazy off roads. For all else Scrambler is better.
You are lying. I own a Speed 400 which is similar to Scrambler X , but just couple of days ago I test rode Himalayan 452, and I would say Himalayan 452 is amazing. Overall built quality, driving dynamics and built quality is better than Speed/Scrambler. I wish to sell my Speed just to get a Himalayan now.
Scrambler 400 has much smoother engine and the initial punch is better.. bulid quality is miles ahead of himalayan and offere traction control. However if u r looking for a machine thats thoroughbred for offroading himalayan is the one to go for and it has a vast service network. U can walk into any of these two showrooms and be a happy customer after all
Scrambler 400 is more practical it looks nice it has all necessary features it has nice build quality it has traction control it is good for city use it is 11 kg lighter it has tubeless alloy wheels it is triumph not royal Enfield it has better finish triumph also have better low end torque and mid it has better service quality and main thing it is cheaper than himalayan base model
I test drove both, i enjoyed both equally but chose Scrambler for the reasons below.. 1. Scram was lighter compared to RE-H. 2. Scram was cheaper, I can use the money i saved on riding gear, trips, accessories. 3. RE-H had a 4 month waiting period, while i got same day delivery for the scrambler (Jan 1st 2024). 4. Scrambler has tubeless tyres and RE-H has tube tyres. 5. Im a 35 year old boring uncle, so mostly family trips on 4 wheels..got the bike for occasional weekend rides..
Great video. I'm from Brazil, 66 years old and presently I don't have any motorcycle (In the 70's I had a Honda CB200, and when I sold it, I didn't have opportunity of buying another), and now I am trying to choose a proper one mainly for dirty road rides, etc. In our present days here is being sold the old model of Himalayan at good prices, but after watching some videos I think I will wait for the new model (Himalayan 450). Hope it will be sold at a good price (good for the buyer, of course!).
Himalayan 450, hands down, simply because I would want to go off road. I have ridden off road with 150 mm suspension travel and it's not enough. The 21" front rim also helps immensely. It's worth the 20k over the 400X.
@@Adv_rider17 Himalayan is also great great bike better in terms of touring capability and off road abilitys there is no comparison in it class but. It has its own problems like you seen the video
@@CSK_Forever_shorts do you know new Himalayan capable of highway crusing much faster than scambler can go upto 165+ you can cruise it all day at 135 on highway Can you watch abhinav bhatt video on TH-cam Néw Himalayan review by 120gs bmw and triumph tiger1200 owners please they are very experienced riders
@@CSK_Forever_shortsthe scrambler wins for me in a way that it can be a daily rider. The himalayan is obnoxiously large for daily driving. I love tge new Himalayan but if someone wants to do daily riding and occasional touring and offroading, the scrambler makes more sense.
I'm glad I'm an owner of 400x it meets my requirements and I'm happy with it. And in the off-road sense it makes up to the point, only lacking I felt is that it could have a larger tank. Mostly it's a eye catcher, even the RE showroom guys were staring admiring my bike when i parked in front of the showroom 😅😅. And IMO the gps is just a worthless gimmick instead I would mount my phone to the handlebar if it requires charging tho.
Himalayan all the way, I just love the looks of it first and suspension is fantastic, if all i wanted was something comfortable for city i would've just bought an active and be done with it. We are buying these bikes not for practicality but because we want them, and in that scenario himalayan seems much better atleast for me
Bro. If you love to ride.... How can you like an activa for the city.... I do agree that the Himalayan excels at real off roads which only 0. 1% of us really do.
@@amischieff an active is better in the city than any 400cc bike i've tried, its so much more practical and easy to use and manuverable as well, again as i said in my initial comment, practicality isn't really what we are looking for when buying a 40hp bike in india and even in the city 400x vs 450 himalayan isn't as big as the reviews are portraying do a test ride once to see. but the suspension and off road is a very very big difference between them, rode it in shit roads of bangalore and the suspension of himalayan is unbelievable you go through a pot hole and you feel like you just over a slight bump
I have taken h450 rental 400x rental and I rode in city traffic. H450 I can handle well and u will never tired bcz of riding posture and mainly suspension. Scrambler is also same in terms of handling in traffic but suspension is not up to h450 (we know why) Heat dissipation n management for both are good in bumper to bumper. Comfort, big bike feel , extra for same money more or less (suspension, fuel tank, seating position,pillion comfort ) h450 is my pick. Even though you don’t go off roading, it can be single bike in garage. Drive both bikes n decide which suits you.
Things I didnt like in 400X #1 analogue speed digital tacho (barely readable). They should have been swapped for analog tachometer IMHO #2 No main stand (cleaning chain becomes a hassel on long rides) #3 Chain on right side (is not easily accessible because of exhaust) #4 Pillion footpeg is too close to rider footpeg (pillion feet touches riders) #5 lack of windscreen for long highway rides Things I dont like in Himalayan #1 Tube type tyres (tubeless wheels gonna be expensive and go knows when they will arrive) #2 slightly heavy bike (bumper to bumper traffic will be a chore) #3 fit and finish not at par with 400X My pick is Himalayan because I'm a person who prefers function over form. Sure triumph 400x has better fit finish is cheaper and has tubeless tyre but Himalayan has better riding dynamics, better touring capabilities, sitting posture ACCORDING TO ME AND MY REQUIREMENT. Only thing holding me back is tube tyre but i guess eventually ill be able to deal with it down the line
Hey, good analysis there, and if that has helped you reach the conclusion that Himalayan would be a better bike for you, we really feel so happy for you! We can't wait to hear your experiences with the Himalayan.
@@uma8265it’s been 6 month still there is no update on tubeless tyre from RE that’s hint how RE service is gonna be. I took test drive of both bike scrambler feels very nimble n agile but REH has better suspension which makes me happy while riding it but those spoke tyre n bad RE service is my main concern 🙁.
Basically depends on what u need, if ur purpose is fully off road go for Himalayan. But if u r looking for a multipurpose vehicle and don’t go for heavy off road scram will be a better choice.scram is easily manageable in everyday use
Though, we highly recommend you test ride both the bikes. The Himalayan would be a good bike if you want a bike to go on long tours and off-roading excursions. The Scrambler would be a better bike for the urban jungle and some mild off-roading.
@@Zilla010 IMO, If you want a pure offroad bike Himalayan is the way to go. But 400x is more practical in day to day usage,tubeless tyres, size advantage, city driving abilities, maneuvering abilities, also we can do mild off roading with it. 400x is my pick. Also RE service is the worst, that's one of the main reason for me to pick 400x.
The answer to the questions you guys are asking is quite easy to answer if you watched the video. The triumph is lighter, more refined, smaller, better build quality and has about the same power figures while being considerably cheaper than the Himalayan on-road. All of this aids a lot in day to day usage
Dont compare himalayan and triumph scrambler 400.Himalayan is a pure beast in its segment.People who comment here please go and have a look both the bikes.
Scram looks small in real even the pillion comfort is bad. Himalayan looks like a mamoth in real.. Btw I backed out from buying both as there are complaints in both being reported
Both the bikes are built well. Royal Enfield has come a long way in that regard. And yes, we agree with you, the Scrambler would be a better pick if you don't want to go off-road a lot.
I think you mentioned on the technology front that the Royal Enfield wins. But they are 2 entirely different approaches-aren't they! The Triumph has being true to it's retro style in keeping with previous scramblers not only it's aesthetic look but also the look of the engine as well. Royal Enfield on the other hand have gone in a completly new direction from the old Himalayan to create not only an all new Himalayan but also a modern interpretation. The instrument cluster on the Triumph is retro in keeping with the rest of the bike & the way it looks. But you do have a combination of Analogue & Digital information which I think is a good compromise. Easy enough to mount your phone on the handlebar using an X Grip & navigate directly using your phone-which you would be doing anyway with the Himalayan as it still uses your phone to link into the instrument cluster. Even so a great feature on the Himalayan. I have a Meteor 350 with the tripper & I must say if I'm using the tripper for navigation it's certainly easier to read than if I was using just my phone on a bright day. I think where the Himalayan has missed the mark a bit is the weight which was an issue that some people had with the old bike. 196 kg wet isn't much of an improvement over the 200 kg wet of the old Himalayan. I think part of the problem is that the bike has become longer-taller & wider than the previous model. You can see this with these 2 bikes side by side-the Himalayan looks the bigger bike & unfortunatly that has effected the attempts made at more significant savings in weight. The engineer of the Sherpa engine claimed he saved 10 kg over the old LS410 engine. So in theory we should have seen the weight come in at 190 kg. However somewhere it's put on 6 kg despite the new frame using engine as a stressed member. Part of the problem also perhaps lies in the swing arm of the Himalayan which to me looks like their typical steel swing arm. This is hugely disappointing on a modern interpretation as if you look at the Triumph you'll see it's using an ally frame & so do practically every other manufacturer, even the new CF Moto 450MT. I'd be very interested to compare the dimensions of the New Himalayan from lite middleweight segment with that of the Aprilia Tourag 660 in the middleweight segment. I'd be surprised if their's much difference.
Hey Frank you do have some valid points there. Yes these are two different approaches, but when Karan compared the features, its looking at them very objectively. In a market like ours where features solely can make or break a vehicle, it becomes quite crucial.
Long tours, good off roading then go for Hymalayan 450, city ride, small off roading go for Scam400x. But I feel for city riding you do not need bigger engines like 400cc you can very well do with smaller 200cc engines also with good mileage. As it said, In India many buy the 2 wheelers based on emotions but not based on practical usage.
Triumph 400x all the way! I love how he was trying to be "unbiased" but said how great it was to have google maps on the TFT screen with the Himi, but you still have to keep your phone open and on- oh but no worries they have a type C charger isn't that great? ok so the Triumph has a type c charger on the handle bars as well! so there is no difference you need to use your phone either way to have google maps so just use your phone instead of that TFT display. it's not an advantage- it's a useless feature that nobody will ever use!
I’m looking to buy my first bike and I’m deciding between these two. My use is mostly city and occasional highway touring. Design, handling and quality wise I’m leaning toward the Triumph but it looks a tad small on me given my large frame. Given my use, are there any advantages of the Himalayan over the Scrambler? Also if anyone could share what the expected maintenance costs could be for both bikes
I don’t know how many wants to do off roading but surely that might not be the reason to chose Himalayan … it’s all the subjective and emotional choice firstly and remaining reasons comes next ❤
Liked the comparisons / reviews. But you got the pricing for the Himalayan WRONG. The difference is over 25000 after introductory pricing has been discontinued. The major difference is the tubeless tires.... Sadly you missed it.
Scrambler is more practical and versatile bike then Himaliyan 452 be it off road, city, highway , hills . Properly weight balanced bike, easily to ride in traffic , traction control , tubless tire , very high quality build and finish. RE himilian is only for off road adventure and highway cruise.
Himalayan all day all way multipurpose bike with good service network. Triumph every 1000 km you have to put 100 ml of engine oil if you forget engine will be in trouble. Same with new ktm 390
@@nathandalleave252 he has lost his mind. Who wil put 100ml of oil every 1k kms ? What sort of reason it is ? 😂 Either he is hater of Triumph or owner of Himalayan. As a owner of Versys 650 and Duke 390, i can say, if maintained will, no need to pour oil additionally. Have completed 55k on Duke 390. Just changing oil every 6.5k kms once. Last time when chnaged oil, i measured old oil quantity. It measured 1ltr 650ml. 100ml less that too after riding for 6.5k kms which is totally normal.
It's funny that nobody is talking about it that more than half of India don't even have a single Triumph dealership, while RE is at every nook and cranny.
Not really, practicality wise Scrambler makes more sense. Out of 10000 kms, how many kms would you be hardcore off-roading. Let’s not bring hate as motorcycle lovers. Think logically and best to test ride both before generalising.
I have ridden both scrambler 400X and Himalayan. And The answer is simple Himalayan is trash. It's always the fan boys who are overrating the Himalayan . The Himalayan vibrates so much for both pillion and rider, that I felt very bad tingling at foot pegs. The bike even vibrates when standing still in traffic and is very hard to maneuver, my brother had a very bad cramp as soon as he lifted the bike from side stand. And he is a fanboy, but after the experience he has lost all the respect for Himalayan. We rode both scrambler and Himalayan on the same day so I know the exact difference. And if you observe all the reviewers will compare Himalayan's J series engine with royal Enfields previous engine and say the vibrations are less but if you compare it with scrambler the answer is obvious, Himalayan is trash. This is coming from a person who was considering buying Himalayan due to all the hype but the reality is very different from what the reviews tell you. The showroom experience is very bad in RE , they won't even give you a printed quotation and will advise you to get it from the website instead. Also the Himalayan has lots of issues, while the scrambler had only one issue that is stalling on 3-4th gear which is resolved. My experience is from Pune showrooms. Decide for yourself. ✌️ Peace!
What is the weight limit on each bike?! I am always confused about the full load weight! Do they count the total weight of the bike + how much on the top or only the load weight without the bike?! Thanx ✌️😎
You could buy 2 Him 450 and their accessories for the price of one base model NX500. Honda overpriced it so high. If it was 4.5 or even 5L on road then I would have picked it over the Himalayan. For 7.5L it's not that much better than the Himalayan. Him is 75% there for half the price.
*Trying tring. The road shown in this video is not 'off road' that demands spoked wheels. Those alloys on Scrambler and KTMs have been tested for these conditions. Get the spokes if you see yourself jumping with the 200 kg bike Enduro style and dropping your bike on rocks. For me, I am never going to carry my 10k+ phone and 4lakh+ bike on such expeditions ever!
Yes, it's not a proper off-road section but since its the kind of road many of us who are eyeing one of these bikes, would encounter, we decided to pick it.
Are bhai kiska competition kar rahe ho.. fir bhi Himalayan sab kuchh khud ka deta hai matlab royal Enfield ka.... But scrambler 400x to sab kuchh bajaj ka hai😂
You said 'its not as potent as previous Himalayan'.How 24.5 bhp and 32Nm torque are more potent than 40 bhp and 40Nm torque? HOW? Will you care to explain or were you just blabbering?
Your the 1st channel to actually claim the himalayan is better than the triumph, or that the brakes of the triumph aren't good enough. Whereas every other channel speaks otherwise. Also for a fact the New Himalayan suspension is nothing compared to the older himalayan which was known for its pluah ride and this is confirmed by new himalayan owners on insta
Many other channels claim that the new Showa suspension is top notch and far superior to the old one (MotorInc, Itchy Boots and an Aussie channel, I think). The new bike does not wallow like the old one which was apparently the cost of the plush ride. As far as I remember, other channels have also commented on the Triumph's brakes and that is because the Scrambler 400X does not get sintered pads. This is an easy fix as you can get the sintered pads from the Speed 400 installed in the 400X.
@@evoIndia the longest round trip I’ve been on with it has been around 600 miles , but as you know they are capable of global extravaganzas , one time I saved a small calf cow from being killed by a large black wolf , stop bike near fish trap fishing access in sw Montana , and yelled and threw things until the wolf retreated, I’ve also taken it form Butte MT down to the Ruby Range of mountains and up over the top of them , Lots of beware of grizzly signs but never jumped one , came within literal inches of deer and big buck antelope on that trip to , mines an 08 and is black , I keep it super clean , big knobby tires and dr after market pipe , she’s gorgeous still her name is simply black beauty or blackie , I currently have about 18,000 miles on it . Thanks for askin
@@pravinmurthy if you want a better road machine which got better perfomance or handling or braking the speed 400 is far superior then what's the point of getting a scram .
Which one are you picking? The Himalayan 450 or the Scrambler 400 X?
Himalayan 450 as the whole package will make you feel satisfied but Triumph will always make you want more. More size, more offroad capability, more equipment. A premium RE is much better than a base Triumph.
To be honest I would rather pick a bajaj made by RE rather than a Triumph made by Bajaj😂
@@Ashes-9 I'd get the Himalayan simply for the off road setup.
With RE's Pathetic half baked quality. had to sell my Himalyan 2020 BS6 in matter of 15K on ODO. Replaced Battery, Speedometer, Suspension ....I'm afraid to put my money once again to RE. Lets see How triumph catch on long run ..before i put my money on Triumph
@@srikantajagadeesh Yeah, RE's own manufacturing quality is decent but the OEMs need a tighter reign.
Himmy! Rode the Triumph yesterday and found it quite boring. My old Himmy 411 was more exciting.
I own a Scram 400 X and practically this one is the best. I had my hand on the new 450 himalayan and i did not feel happy regarding the bike even tho both of them come from very diff genre. Triumph's build quality is top notch than RE. Now i'm a happy Scrambler 400 X owner.
scrambler 400x is not even comparable to himalayan IMO, yes it's better in city but that's about it, suspension, breaks, off roading, ground clearance, the better screen, highway crusing himalayan is way way better, especially the suspension it's not even close in my opinion
Royal Enfield Himalayan laughing in the corner😂 Saithaan ke bachcha triumph scrambler 400x
For those that are looking for quality Triumph > RE ...
For the REH, It's just the "SUV" looks that gives the rider a perception of riding a bigger bike ... Nit realising the extra weight and bulk is only useful on the most crazy off roads. For all else Scrambler is better.
Which one has more vibrations abo 110kmph speed?
You are lying. I own a Speed 400 which is similar to Scrambler X , but just couple of days ago I test rode Himalayan 452, and I would say Himalayan 452 is amazing. Overall built quality, driving dynamics and built quality is better than Speed/Scrambler. I wish to sell my Speed just to get a Himalayan now.
Scrambler 400 has much smoother engine and the initial punch is better.. bulid quality is miles ahead of himalayan and offere traction control. However if u r looking for a machine thats thoroughbred for offroading himalayan is the one to go for and it has a vast service network. U can walk into any of these two showrooms and be a happy customer after all
Scrambler 400 is more practical it looks nice it has all necessary features it has nice build quality it has traction control it is good for city use it is 11 kg lighter it has tubeless alloy wheels it is triumph not royal Enfield it has better finish triumph also have better low end torque and mid it has better service quality and main thing it is cheaper than himalayan base model
I test drove both, i enjoyed both equally but chose Scrambler for the reasons below..
1. Scram was lighter compared to RE-H.
2. Scram was cheaper, I can use the money i saved on riding gear, trips, accessories.
3. RE-H had a 4 month waiting period, while i got same day delivery for the scrambler (Jan 1st 2024).
4. Scrambler has tubeless tyres and RE-H has tube tyres.
5. Im a 35 year old boring uncle, so mostly family trips on 4 wheels..got the bike for occasional weekend rides..
Logical explanation agreed 👍
Hello sir,can u pls tell which bike has more vibrations?
Hey, as long as you are fun with your bike, its all good! But good to hear you took a well-thought-out decision.
@@harshityadav4030 HIMALAYAN
Scrambler 400x
That's a good choice, but do let us know what made you pick the 400 X.
Great video. I'm from Brazil, 66 years old and presently I don't have any motorcycle (In the 70's I had a Honda CB200, and when I sold it, I didn't have opportunity of buying another), and now I am trying to choose a proper one mainly for dirty road rides, etc. In our present days here is being sold the old model of Himalayan at good prices, but after watching some videos I think I will wait for the new model (Himalayan 450). Hope it will be sold at a good price (good for the buyer, of course!).
Always choose lighter, nimble bikes. At we age, it becomes a pain to use 200 kg bike. Also you are not riding for a long time.
Himalayan 450, hands down, simply because I would want to go off road. I have ridden off road with 150 mm suspension travel and it's not enough. The 21" front rim also helps immensely. It's worth the 20k over the 400X.
With the feature set of the Himalayan, and hopefully a compact form factor, the Scram 452 is going to be the motorcycle to watch out for.
The updated Scram might be really interesting if it's based on the new platform. Can't wait to see what Royal Enfield has planned.
Good review among many. I appreciated the use of English. Cheers from downunder.
Scrambler is cheaper and more practical
Na its not Himalayan made for all
Purpose
@@Adv_rider17 Himalayan is also great great bike better in terms of touring capability and off road abilitys there is no comparison in it class but. It has its own problems like you seen the video
@@CSK_Forever_shorts do you know new Himalayan capable of highway crusing much faster than scambler can go upto 165+ you can cruise it all day at 135 on highway
Can you watch abhinav bhatt video on TH-cam
Néw Himalayan review by 120gs bmw and triumph tiger1200 owners please they are very experienced riders
Also lighter and has almost the same power figures. It's massively cheaper on road compared to the Himalayan.
@@CSK_Forever_shortsthe scrambler wins for me in a way that it can be a daily rider. The himalayan is obnoxiously large for daily driving. I love tge new Himalayan but if someone wants to do daily riding and occasional touring and offroading, the scrambler makes more sense.
I'm glad I'm an owner of 400x it meets my requirements and I'm happy with it. And in the off-road sense it makes up to the point, only lacking I felt is that it could have a larger tank. Mostly it's a eye catcher, even the RE showroom guys were staring admiring my bike when i parked in front of the showroom 😅😅. And IMO the gps is just a worthless gimmick instead I would mount my phone to the handlebar if it requires charging tho.
What was the mileage ur getting in city?
@@gladiatorpsycho 26 to 28
Hey, good to hear you having fun with your new Scrambler! Happy motoring!
@@evoIndia thank you 😍😍
Himalayan all the way, I just love the looks of it first and suspension is fantastic, if all i wanted was something comfortable for city i would've just bought an active and be done with it. We are buying these bikes not for practicality but because we want them, and in that scenario himalayan seems much better atleast for me
Well said.
Bro. If you love to ride.... How can you like an activa for the city.... I do agree that the Himalayan excels at real off roads which only 0. 1% of us really do.
@@amischieff an active is better in the city than any 400cc bike i've tried, its so much more practical and easy to use and manuverable as well, again as i said in my initial comment, practicality isn't really what we are looking for when buying a 40hp bike in india and even in the city 400x vs 450 himalayan isn't as big as the reviews are portraying do a test ride once to see. but the suspension and off road is a very very big difference between them, rode it in shit roads of bangalore and the suspension of himalayan is unbelievable you go through a pot hole and you feel like you just over a slight bump
@@amischieffriding an active is riding buddy
I have taken h450 rental 400x rental and I rode in city traffic. H450 I can handle well and u will never tired bcz of riding posture and mainly suspension. Scrambler is also same in terms of handling in traffic but suspension is not up to h450 (we know why)
Heat dissipation n management for both are good in bumper to bumper. Comfort, big bike feel , extra for same money more or less (suspension, fuel tank, seating position,pillion comfort ) h450 is my pick. Even though you don’t go off roading, it can be single bike in garage. Drive both bikes n decide which suits you.
Things I didnt like in 400X
#1 analogue speed digital tacho (barely readable). They should have been swapped for analog tachometer IMHO
#2 No main stand (cleaning chain becomes a hassel on long rides)
#3 Chain on right side (is not easily accessible because of exhaust)
#4 Pillion footpeg is too close to rider footpeg (pillion feet touches riders)
#5 lack of windscreen for long highway rides
Things I dont like in Himalayan
#1 Tube type tyres (tubeless wheels gonna be expensive and go knows when they will arrive)
#2 slightly heavy bike (bumper to bumper traffic will be a chore)
#3 fit and finish not at par with 400X
My pick is Himalayan because I'm a person who prefers function over form. Sure triumph 400x has better fit finish is cheaper and has tubeless tyre but Himalayan has better riding dynamics, better touring capabilities, sitting posture ACCORDING TO ME AND MY REQUIREMENT.
Only thing holding me back is tube tyre but i guess eventually ill be able to deal with it down the line
This is actual comparison
Hey, good analysis there, and if that has helped you reach the conclusion that Himalayan would be a better bike for you, we really feel so happy for you! We can't wait to hear your experiences with the Himalayan.
+1 with your analysis. I am waiting for next revision to fix issues reported on first version and tubeless tyres
@@uma8265it’s been 6 month still there is no update on tubeless tyre from RE that’s hint how RE service is gonna be. I took test drive of both bike scrambler feels very nimble n agile but REH has better suspension which makes me happy while riding it but those spoke tyre n bad RE service is my main concern 🙁.
Basically depends on what u need, if ur purpose is fully off road go for Himalayan. But if u r looking for a multipurpose vehicle and don’t go for heavy off road scram will be a better choice.scram is easily manageable in everyday use
You're right there. The Scrambler might be a more useful bike in that sense. The Himalayan is a proper ADV.
Looks :) Triumph all day long ❤
Showa suspension is the biggest reason I'm leaning towards Himalayan, it's amazing. But I would've preferred the 400x otherwise.
Though, we highly recommend you test ride both the bikes. The Himalayan would be a good bike if you want a bike to go on long tours and off-roading excursions. The Scrambler would be a better bike for the urban jungle and some mild off-roading.
i have test ridden all three including speed and weird thing i felt is scram is better in city and in cornering compared to speed
With the way our urban roads are -- bumpy and pothole ridden, yes, the Scrambler does a very good job going through this urban jungle.
Scrambler 400x makes more sense.
How so?
In what way? atleast elaborate lol
@@Zilla010 IMO, If you want a pure offroad bike Himalayan is the way to go. But 400x is more practical in day to day usage,tubeless tyres, size advantage, city driving abilities, maneuvering abilities, also we can do mild off roading with it. 400x is my pick. Also RE service is the worst, that's one of the main reason for me to pick 400x.
The answer to the questions you guys are asking is quite easy to answer if you watched the video.
The triumph is lighter, more refined, smaller, better build quality and has about the same power figures while being considerably cheaper than the Himalayan on-road.
All of this aids a lot in day to day usage
For a more urban riding, it definitely makes a lot of sense.
Dont compare himalayan and triumph scrambler 400.Himalayan is a pure beast in its segment.People who comment here please go and have a look both the bikes.
If it's gonna be your only bike, buy 400x. If you already have a commuter, buy 450.
Scram looks small in real even the pillion comfort is bad. Himalayan looks like a mamoth in real.. Btw I backed out from buying both as there are complaints in both being reported
I don't go off road so it will be the Triumph. The RE looks a cheaper build in comparison.
Both the bikes are built well. Royal Enfield has come a long way in that regard.
And yes, we agree with you, the Scrambler would be a better pick if you don't want to go off-road a lot.
I think you mentioned on the technology front that the Royal Enfield wins. But they are 2 entirely different approaches-aren't they! The Triumph has being true to it's retro style in keeping with previous scramblers not only it's aesthetic look but also the look of the engine as well. Royal Enfield on the other hand have gone in a completly new direction from the old Himalayan to create not only an all new Himalayan but also a modern interpretation. The instrument cluster on the Triumph is retro in keeping with the rest of the bike & the way it looks. But you do have a combination of Analogue & Digital information which I think is a good compromise. Easy enough to mount your phone on the handlebar using an X Grip & navigate directly using your phone-which you would be doing anyway with the Himalayan as it still uses your phone to link into the instrument cluster. Even so a great feature on the Himalayan. I have a Meteor 350 with the tripper & I must say if I'm using the tripper for navigation it's certainly easier to read than if I was using just my phone on a bright day. I think where the Himalayan has missed the mark a bit is the weight which was an issue that some people had with the old bike. 196 kg wet isn't much of an improvement over the 200 kg wet of the old Himalayan. I think part of the problem is that the bike has become longer-taller & wider than the previous model. You can see this with these 2 bikes side by side-the Himalayan looks the bigger bike & unfortunatly that has effected the attempts made at more significant savings in weight. The engineer of the Sherpa engine claimed he saved 10 kg over the old LS410 engine. So in theory we should have seen the weight come in at 190 kg. However somewhere it's put on 6 kg despite the new frame using engine as a stressed member. Part of the problem also perhaps lies in the swing arm of the Himalayan which to me looks like their typical steel swing arm. This is hugely disappointing on a modern interpretation as if you look at the Triumph you'll see it's using an ally frame & so do practically every other manufacturer, even the new CF Moto 450MT. I'd be very interested to compare the dimensions of the New Himalayan from lite middleweight segment with that of the Aprilia Tourag 660 in the middleweight segment. I'd be surprised if their's much difference.
Hey Frank you do have some valid points there. Yes these are two different approaches, but when Karan compared the features, its looking at them very objectively. In a market like ours where features solely can make or break a vehicle, it becomes quite crucial.
scram 400x
For Hardcore Offroad - Himalayan. The rest- Scrambler... simple and easy... I would pick scrambler all the way.
Long tours, good off roading then go for Hymalayan 450, city ride, small off roading go for Scam400x. But I feel for city riding you do not need bigger engines like 400cc you can very well do with smaller 200cc engines also with good mileage. As it said, In India many buy the 2 wheelers based on emotions but not based on practical usage.
Triumph 400x all the way! I love how he was trying to be "unbiased" but said how great it was to have google maps on the TFT screen with the Himi, but you still have to keep your phone open and on- oh but no worries they have a type C charger isn't that great? ok so the Triumph has a type c charger on the handle bars as well! so there is no difference you need to use your phone either way to have google maps so just use your phone instead of that TFT display. it's not an advantage- it's a useless feature that nobody will ever use!
But RE can bring an update on TFT, so it can be improved in next update for sure!
To thrash it around no matter what kind of roads are on offer, Himalayan might be my pick
Well, for that kinda rough riding, the Himalayan might just be a good choice.
I’m looking to buy my first bike and I’m deciding between these two. My use is mostly city and occasional highway touring. Design, handling and quality wise I’m leaning toward the Triumph but it looks a tad small on me given my large frame. Given my use, are there any advantages of the Himalayan over the Scrambler?
Also if anyone could share what the expected maintenance costs could be for both bikes
Hie bro which bike have you purchased
6:06 Tractor like, I used to tease my friends with these exact same words😂
Haha! So you know what Karan was referring to! :P
I don’t know how many wants to do off roading but surely that might not be the reason to chose Himalayan … it’s all the subjective and emotional choice firstly and remaining reasons comes next ❤
Haha! Motorcycles are always an emotional purchase for sure! And as long as they make one happy, its all good!
Liked the comparisons / reviews. But you got the pricing for the Himalayan WRONG. The difference is over 25000 after introductory pricing has been discontinued. The major difference is the tubeless tires.... Sadly you missed it.
Hey, glad to hear you are loving the videos.
About the pricing, we had shot the video before the pricing was updated. Apologies about that.
Horses for courses, I would choose the 450 Himalayan for its build quality and it has a centre stand.
Which has better mileage plz reply
Scrambler is more practical and versatile bike then Himaliyan 452 be it off road, city, highway , hills . Properly weight balanced bike, easily to ride in traffic , traction control , tubless tire , very high quality build and finish. RE himilian is only for off road adventure and highway cruise.
Yep, that's right. It's the easier to live with everyday if a full-fledged ADV is not someone's thing.
Himalayan all day all way multipurpose bike with good service network. Triumph every 1000 km you have to put 100 ml of engine oil if you forget engine will be in trouble. Same with new ktm 390
that's the first i've ever heard of that? is it burning oil? leaking? I've not seen anyone else saying this.
@@nathandalleave252 he has lost his mind. Who wil put 100ml of oil every 1k kms ? What sort of reason it is ?
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Either he is hater of Triumph or owner of Himalayan.
As a owner of Versys 650 and Duke 390, i can say, if maintained will, no need to pour oil additionally. Have completed 55k on Duke 390. Just changing oil every 6.5k kms once.
Last time when chnaged oil, i measured old oil quantity. It measured 1ltr 650ml. 100ml less that too after riding for 6.5k kms which is totally normal.
1 bike garage is becoming harder and harder to achieve....I want to cruise on a shotgun,offroad on Himmy,modify a interceptor and admire a 400x.😕
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Go for it 😊👍🏻
Sram 400x I bought n it's bestum .... I took test drive of both
Hey, congratulations Sharad! We hope you are having a fun time with the bike.
Can two people sit comfortably in the Himalayan 450?
If not which is best bike in that range
What is your suggestion bro Himalayan 450 or scrambler 400x???
Nearest showroom will make us decide what to choose
It's funny that nobody is talking about it that more than half of India don't even have a single Triumph dealership, while RE is at every nook and cranny.
@@bikes.and.knives i couldn't even find spare parts for my Himalayan in 500kms arround me
For RE haters it’s gonna be scrambler. Rest all its gonna be Himalayan 👑
Not really, practicality wise Scrambler makes more sense. Out of 10000 kms, how many kms would you be hardcore off-roading. Let’s not bring hate as motorcycle lovers. Think logically and best to test ride both before generalising.
Acha
Can say the exact same for RE fanboys.
179 kg wet on triumph. Not sure where you get 185 from. If you want to quote accurate figures thens tick them both on a weigh bridge with 90% of fuel.
I have ridden both scrambler 400X and Himalayan.
And The answer is simple Himalayan is trash.
It's always the fan boys who are overrating the Himalayan .
The Himalayan vibrates so much for both pillion and rider, that I felt very bad tingling at foot pegs.
The bike even vibrates when standing still in traffic and is very hard to maneuver, my brother had a very bad cramp as soon as he lifted the bike from side stand. And he is a fanboy, but after the experience he has lost all the respect for Himalayan.
We rode both scrambler and Himalayan on the same day so I know the exact difference.
And if you observe all the reviewers will compare Himalayan's J series engine with royal Enfields previous engine and say the vibrations are less but if you compare it with scrambler the answer is obvious, Himalayan is trash. This is coming from a person who was considering buying Himalayan due to all the hype but the reality is very different from what the reviews tell you.
The showroom experience is very bad in RE , they won't even give you a printed quotation and will advise you to get it from the website instead.
Also the Himalayan has lots of issues, while the scrambler had only one issue that is stalling on 3-4th gear which is resolved.
My experience is from Pune showrooms.
Decide for yourself. ✌️ Peace!
Himalayan is not an everyday bike.
It is in Vegas!
Compared to scram do the vibrations are more in himalaya after crossing 100kmph
Not anymore in the new version
What is the weight limit on each bike?! I am always confused about the full load weight! Do they count the total weight of the bike + how much on the top or only the load weight without the bike?! Thanx ✌️😎
Apples and oranges I think. Can we have a comparison between the Himmy and NX500 please?
Hey, thanks for the suggestion. We shall try for that comparo as well.
You could buy 2 Him 450 and their accessories for the price of one base model NX500. Honda overpriced it so high. If it was 4.5 or even 5L on road then I would have picked it over the Himalayan. For 7.5L it's not that much better than the Himalayan. Him is 75% there for half the price.
*Trying tring. The road shown in this video is not 'off road' that demands spoked wheels. Those alloys on Scrambler and KTMs have been tested for these conditions. Get the spokes if you see yourself jumping with the 200 kg bike Enduro style and dropping your bike on rocks. For me, I am never going to carry my 10k+ phone and 4lakh+ bike on such expeditions ever!
Yes, it's not a proper off-road section but since its the kind of road many of us who are eyeing one of these bikes, would encounter, we decided to pick it.
@@evoIndia That's absolutely fine. My comment was for people desparately considering spoked wheels for reasons only known to them.
nice review
Hey, thanks a bunch Neil!
Does scrambler have a quickshifter?
Unfortunately, the Scrambler doesn't have a quickshifter.
Which bike can go 90-110 without vibration?
Yamaha R3. Kawasaki Ninja 3/400.
“It can keep up with ktm 390 duke “🤣🤣🤣@evoindia.. pl ask the riders to write the script ..
Tank Capacity - Himalayan 17L 🙂 Scrambler 400X (just) 13L☹️.
400x is the choice for men
Himalayan always king
Scrambler 400 X vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
I am 5ft 6in , would i be tip toeing on scrambler ?
Hey Vivek, you shouldn't have an issue on the Scrambler, it's relatively easy to ride. But do take a test ride before you buy it.
Go Karannnnn!!!!!!
Yay! Three cheers for Karan!
Himalayan❤
I choose scram 400x
One is a scrambler, the other is an ADV
I won a BMW GS1300, Triumph tiger 900, Honda Africa twin and Kawasaki z900 🤣
Himalayan for me
A fan of proper ADVs are you?
14:00 that scrambler has a fall. see the broken handle guard and bruised leg guard.
Yep. That's the unfortunate life of a media bike.
An adventure tourer with tube tire!! It's will be horrific and long tours. RE should give tubeless standard
Hey Anirban, Royal Enfield are working on tubeless tyres. From what we understand, they are in the homologation process.
Scrambler 400X. ❌
Hero xpulse 400T 4v 👍🏻😂
I am getting Himalayan Hanle black at lower price than scrambler 400 X due to state tax 😀
Haha! We so envy you! :P
Himalayan 450 incoming ❤
Oh hey, congratulations! We wish you a lot of happy miles!
Adv x ❤
Are bhai kiska competition kar rahe ho.. fir bhi Himalayan sab kuchh khud ka deta hai matlab royal Enfield ka.... But scrambler 400x to sab kuchh bajaj ka hai😂
400x looking like a small kid 😂
Himalayan 450
What makes you pick the Himalayan?
You said 'its not as potent as previous Himalayan'.How 24.5 bhp and 32Nm torque are more potent than 40 bhp and 40Nm torque?
HOW?
Will you care to explain or were you just blabbering?
The low end on the old bike was much stronger that it is on this. Courtesy of the long stroke engine
Your the 1st channel to actually claim the himalayan is better than the triumph, or that the brakes of the triumph aren't good enough.
Whereas every other channel speaks otherwise.
Also for a fact the New Himalayan suspension is nothing compared to the older himalayan which was known for its pluah ride and this is confirmed by new himalayan owners on insta
Many other channels claim that the new Showa suspension is top notch and far superior to the old one (MotorInc, Itchy Boots and an Aussie channel, I think). The new bike does not wallow like the old one which was apparently the cost of the plush ride. As far as I remember, other channels have also commented on the Triumph's brakes and that is because the Scrambler 400X does not get sintered pads. This is an easy fix as you can get the sintered pads from the Speed 400 installed in the 400X.
Its the sherpa 452 why himalayan is to be bowed
It's a fantastic engine that new Sherpa.
This engine is ok but after sometime you feel its difficult to handle it
it’s not a Triumph it’s a bajaj,
I love how the Himalayan side stand is placed on a stone 😆
Haha! That's only for the framing purposes.
Buy both 😂
Hahaha! That would be a dream come true!
I own a suzuki Dr 650❤ does it all
Oh man! That's one epic bike John! Got any stories that you can share with us?
@@evoIndia the longest round trip I’ve been on with it has been around 600 miles , but as you know they are capable of global extravaganzas , one time I saved a small calf cow from being killed by a large black wolf , stop bike near fish trap fishing access in sw Montana , and yelled and threw things until the wolf retreated, I’ve also taken it form Butte MT down to the Ruby Range of mountains and up over the top of them , Lots of beware of grizzly signs but never jumped one , came within literal inches of deer and big buck antelope on that trip to , mines an 08 and is black , I keep it super clean , big knobby tires and dr after market pipe , she’s gorgeous still her name is simply black beauty or blackie , I currently have about 18,000 miles on it . Thanks for askin
Himalayan samne se bhari hai bhailog city meh chala neh meh utna maza nahi hai
The Himalayan is a proper ADV in that sense. Yes, it's a bit bulky. In the urban jungle, the Scrambler would work better than it.
Himalayan head light very bad
Himalayan doesn't have traction control
Yes, you are right, Varun, it doesn't have traction control.
Ktm adv 390
That's an interesting contender to the Himalayan, and with rumours of an updated 390 Adv coming up, the segment is going to be LIT!
For me, Triumph over himalayan any day 🖕🖕🖕
Jack of all trades is master of nothing that's scram 400x . If you want a smile after owning one himalayan is the one.
a very stupid statement
Yes only off road Master.. Everywhere else the Triumph is better 🤷♀️
@@pravinmurthy if you want a better road machine which got better perfomance or handling or braking the speed 400 is far superior then what's the point of getting a scram .
That's what he is trying to tell 😅@@pravinmurthy
@@tonnie_j brakes and riding position Himalayan is a clear winner But the engine refinement of triumph is better
i don't know but I am going for 850 gsa . doh gaali abb
Haha! That's a good choice too for its price.
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Himalayan 450 is the worst motorcycle by RE
All that hype for a shitty motorcycle
I don’t off-road at all. Is it still worth getting a Himalayan 450 or should I go with Scrambler 400x.
Scrambler 400x
Scrambler 400x
Though, do let us know why you'd pick the Scrambler.
scrambler 400x