Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Hi Everyone,

Been following this thread for a couple of months.

I have been riding a Pulsar 200NS for the past 5 years. However, nowadays, the bike seems really uncomfortable to ride more than 15 kms. It is a lot more uncomfortable for the pillion. The last few 100km+ bike trips have taken a toll on the body. The bike just suddenly seems to transfer the minutest of bumps to the body. Even the rear suspension has been changed. Ayway. So I started the search for a good, solid, reliable bike. There were a few interesting bikes in the 2 lakh to 3 lakh option, but since pillion comfort is my first priority, I came to the Himalayan.

One of the things I wanted to know was this. Why did you guys choose Himalayan over the Dominar? There are many comparison videos which dont really say anything. I thought it would be better to ask the owners. The Dominar pretty much costs the same, offers more horse power, near same torque, has better handling and features. Was it a marked difference in ride quality that made you choose the Himalayan? Or was it the off-road capability? Both of them seem to be sub-par in terms of after sales service.

I understand Bajaj's value for money approach. I will never get the "you pay for the BMW badge" 4 lakh rupees logic. Not sure how RE sits here. I see them making a lot of improvements in quality control and they seem to be listening to customer feedback. They have upped their game by making the much acclaimed twins. All of these are pushing me to RE as a brand.

The things I like about the Himalayan are:

1) The simple rugged design
2) The reported ride quality and comfort for pillion
3) The seemingly easier maintenance (To service + fix issues by ourselves or with the help of road-side mechanics (as compared to say a KTM 390 adventure))
4) An apparent longevity (I hope to keep my next bike for the next many years)
5) An updated quality of components in the bike (as mentioned in this forum) and a more refined engine
6) Seems like an forgiving bike to learn for women riders

I read that the Himalayan is comfortable to cruise around 80+kmph. Is 100+ a strain on the engine?



Thanks

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

The Himalayan has an 1.85 inch FRONT rim and a REAR is a 2.75 inch rim.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Rear Wheel of the Himalayan is a 3.50" x 17" (3.50 is the width)

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Can anybody tell me the rim size width of the rear wheel of the Himalayan?

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I did not get such issue till date.
Just cover the steering head bearing during high pressure wash so that water doesnt go in (as per the manual)

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Thanks a lot for your reply mate! Glad that your bike is going strong.

One query: Is cone set a frequent problem in Himalayan as portrayed in forums and videos ?

Cheers!

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Hi,
I am using BS4 model for around 6000+ kms. Not a single issue till date. Did many trips as well.
Just go ahead and buy it man. No motorcycle comes close to in this segment.

Initial 1000 kms engine heat is more evident.
Further as you keep going, heat will keep reducing. Also some advice, if you put a good quality engine oil such as Motul or LiqyMoly after first service ( between first and third service) , heat will reduce drastically (you dont have to tell this to RE people )
B2B traffic, handling is easier that my B500 comparatively. and once you get used to its very easy.

Very smooth and peppy engine once it gets heated up. Highway rides are quite smooth.
Overall its a very interesting all rounder bike to have

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

there are some major changes as well. The biggest one is the fact that it now comes with switchable ABS! There’s a small button on the console which can be used to activate/deactivate the ABS. Moreover, Royal Enfield has brought back the hazard toggle switch on the Himalayan. Except for these changes, the rest of the motorcycle remains identical to the previous model.*

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Himalayan bs 6 launched today itself.price starting from 1.86 lakhs and goes to 1.91 lakhs ex showroomPaint option*
Price
Granite Black*
Rs 1,81,811
Sleet Grey
Rs 1,89,565
Snow White
Rs 1,86,811
Gravel Grey
Rs 1,89,565
Lake Blue
Rs 1,91,401
Rock Red
Rs 1,91,40

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

The stock is arriving at dealerships. A showroom in Mumbai I enquired at told me that bookings have started & the deliveries will commence in February. Another dealer said the bike will arrive tomorrow i.e. Monday. It could be all just hubris though to get bookings.

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Hello xBhpians,

Any ideas or any insider information on when BS6 Himalayan would be launched? There are news/images/ circulating about the dealers already getting the vehicles in their new colour schemes.

So I would like to know whether there's any official date for the launch or you got any personal insider info regarding the same?

Cheers!

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I test rode the vehicle at Classic Motors Ambattur, Rudraa Motors Anna Nagar, and AKG Motors Perambur. The Manager at AKG Motors was patient enough to clear all my doubts which I was having. I insisted on a chat with mechanic at the service center for which they accepted. I made a questionnaire and cleared all my doubts. They also gave me discount of RS.1500/- which RE showrooms won't give.

But when it comes to accessories all the three showrooms don't have that much stock. I had to wait three months for a leg guard. I heared that RE adyar showroom have lot of stocks in both motorcycles and accessories.

Cheers.

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Hey Sheshank,

Thanks a lot for your inputs and those have cleared lot of my doubts. Good that you're enjoying the bike and it's niggle free!

30 - 35kmpl in traffic is something commendable I must say, as even my FZ 25 delivers 35-37kmpl in traffic.

Few more questions; I see you're from Chennai, assuming you bought the bike here, I would like to know which RE dealership and SVC do you prefer?

Cheers!

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Hi,
To answer your questions,

1. Does anyone ride the bike frequently in bumper to bumper traffic/ use it mainly as a commuter? If yes, what's the mileage one can expect? Also is the heat generated manageable?

I do daily. The mileage I get is 30 to 35 kpl. The heat generation is manageable when we ride around 40 kmph. While in a traffic for quite some time it is high.

2. Is REH very difficult to manage in b2b traffic? (I know the term 'difficult' is subjective, but seeing people ride TB350s and Classics in traffic so I cannot help but wonder why is REH is portrayed difficult to ride in traffic?)

I enjoy riding REH whether it is a B to B traffic, highways, Off road, Small Lanes, Bumpy roads mainly thanks to it's handling and suspension. Since it is two wheeler, tendency to stay behind a bumper is very low. As an Indian we would try to cut through the traffic and find a way to move ahead. It's pure joy ride the REH likewise.


3. Has the niggles/issues reduced in BS4 compared with those of earlier models?

I have completed 8100 KMS and haven't faced any issues as of now. And if at all any issues were there in BS4 this forum would have been busy. So we can take it positively.

With Regards,
Sheshank Srinivas

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Hello fellow members,

I'm looking seriously at REH BS6 that is to be launched soon. I'm tall and I find only REH to be comfortable and manage to pull few strings in my heart. I'd be happy if I get the few questions answered by fellow REH owners. Thanks in advance!

1. Does anyone ride the bike frequently in bumper to bumper traffic/ use it mainly as a commuter? If yes, what's the mileage one can expect? Also is the heat generated manageable?

2. Is REH very difficult to manage in b2b traffic? (I know the term 'difficult' is subjective, but seeing people ride TB350s and Classics in traffic so I cannot help but wonder why is REH is portrayed difficult to ride in traffic?)

3. Has the niggles/issues reduced in BS4 compared with those of earlier models?

Cheers!