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  • #166
    Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

    Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
    For some reason, I am falling in love with the looks of this bike, except the headlight.. Apart from that, the bike is a beauty to my eyes Still wondering why give that odd looking headlight..

    also, I just noticed that the headlights don't move along with the handlebars, they are fixed.. that makes it look awkward too
    I totally agree with yu sir.
    It looks too odd from side view,
    Hope they get some inspiration from ducati multistrada/ triumph tiger/benelli TRK502 and replace that tiny front fender n round sigle unit headlamp!

    Its like love at first sight,
    Im waiting to see it with fi, Abs, twin headlamps
    Last edited by Yatheesh S Yashashvi; 02-20-2016, 12:20 AM.

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    • #167
      Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

      Had any one seen the bike in person,

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      • #168
        Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

        Originally posted by SIDDHARTH SINGH View Post
        According to me the round headlight is a typical RE feature.and round headlight is in line with the past and present crop of RE motorcycles.

        RIDE HARD RIDE SAFE
        NO doubt.. I understand. What I was trying to say was the awkwardly placed and fixed Headlight
        Splendor - 2k to 2006
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        • #169
          Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

          Originally posted by jaggu_rtr View Post
          Had any one seen the bike in person,
          Yes I was there at the launch event for a brief period.
          sigpic
          A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel....

          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...tml#post963629

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          • #170
            Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

            Is the really getting launched on March 16? Any confirmed sources? I can't wait to get hands on her for a test ride.
            Ride Safe!

            Cheers,
            Maneesh S

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            • #171
              Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

              Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
              For some reason, I am falling in love with the looks of this bike, except the headlight.. Apart from that, the bike is a beauty to my eyes Still wondering why give that odd looking headlight..

              also, I just noticed that the headlights don't move along with the handlebars, they are fixed.. that makes it look awkward too
              Don't do it, mate. After your ultra reliable ZMR, this lies on the opposite end of the spectrum.

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              • #172
                Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                Imho round headlamp is not looking cool on it..RE may use square headlamp something like old hero honda bike..Then it will look perfect.
                Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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                • #173
                  Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                  Last weekend me and @[email protected] were hanging around the Xbhp dhaba and decided to go to the nearby RE showroom in Saket.
                  I felt that the bike possessed good build quality. Some observations -

                  1) The pillion footpeg assembly is welded to the frame and will probably bend if the bike falls -
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                  2) The tank and the pannier carriers, plus the headlight assembly is all metal and seems to be bolted together well. Should not have rattles.
                  The bash plate looked a bit thin though. Note the cross-spokes at the hub, I think this is to provide more durability or easier replacement or something.
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                  3) A ground clearance of 220 mm as per brochure is combined with a rather low seat height, I felt like I was sitting on my pulsar or something-
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                  4) Instrumentation looking very Triumph-esque -
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                  Showroom personnel said test rides start on March 17, will give it a try for sure. Can't buy it yet though, keeping 3 bikes is very difficult.

                  Ed: All pics from ADP
                  Last edited by tanay; 03-05-2016, 07:06 PM.
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                  • #174
                    Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                    Originally posted by tanay View Post
                    Last weekend me and @[email protected] were hanging around the Xbhp dhaba and decided to go to the nearby RE showroom in Saket.

                    Showroom personnel said test rides start on March 17, will give it a try for sure. Can't buy it yet though, keeping 3 bikes is very difficult.

                    Ed: All pics from ADP
                    Nice post. Thanks for the pic. I am also looking forward for this bike. I have a few questions.

                    1. When you said saket? Which place do you mean?

                    2. You said it felt like sitting on a pulsar. Do you mean it is uncomfortable?

                    3. And how did you find ergonomics.? The riding postion and back position.


                    I too look forward to riding it one day.
                    Last edited by The Monk; 03-07-2016, 11:07 AM. Reason: Please don't quote all the pictures. Thanks

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                    • #175
                      Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                      Originally posted by Shivanshu View Post
                      Critics comes before even when the material is out. This shows here 16 pages - nobody has ridden the bike. Nobody has extensively toured on it and all what is being said is negative comments and all. You all know this is the one of the reason why our Indian Motorcycle Market is so afraid of introducing new ranges and breed of motorcycles. Because even we as Biker have a negative impact of few Brands and their few Models, which we are never gonna overcome even if its the best.

                      We all know nothing is 100% perfect, but haven't we lived so far. I love the Himalayan, and hell yes I want it to succeed. Why - because atleast RE introduced this breed which will be good for tourers . A person like me who has gone to Lahaul & Spiti on R15 twice, would be the happiest to have a bike like Himalayan, to continue my adventurous touring in Hills. Ofcourse I will have to spend around 2 to 3k kms on it before I venture out for adventure. But yes this Bike looks very nice and practical.
                      I will be happy if people criticize and dont like it. Tha would mean lesser number of orders for it. That also means i would be getting one earlier.

                      Just a positive way to look! I dont care what others say about it. I am personally in love with it.

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                      • #176
                        Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                        Originally posted by Pique242 View Post
                        Nice post. Thanks for the pic. I am also looking forward for this bike. I have a few questions.

                        1. When you said saket? Which place do you mean? -> There is an RE showroom in the Select CityWalk mall, Saket (Edit: I see that you are in Thane, Saket is a locality in Delhi)

                        2. You said it felt like sitting on a pulsar. Do you mean it is uncomfortable? -> No I meant that the seat height is low. I have test-ridden a Tiger 800XC, now that bike you have to be careful on. This one felt just like a regular bike.

                        3. And how did you find ergonomics.? The riding postion and back position. -> Back is upright and so are the footpegs. Handlebars fall comfortably in reach. A neutral and open position which will help when riding for many hours.


                        I too look forward to riding it one day.
                        See replies in blue.
                        Last edited by tanay; 03-06-2016, 11:36 AM.
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                        • #177
                          Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                          Originally posted by tanay View Post
                          See replies in blue.
                          Thanks a tonne. For me the primary thing to consider in a bike is the riding position. And ofcourse some power. And some looks. And a good brand too. :P lol I sound like a girl, when asked about ideal man.

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                          • #178
                            Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                            OKay, the first ride reviews, after today's media run in Shimla, are starting to come in. So far so good..


                            Royal Enfield Himalayan: First Ride Review | ZigWheels.com

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                            • #179
                              Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                              Each and every publication is showering himalayan with praises...
                              Last edited by Naveen1985; 03-13-2016, 12:06 AM.
                              sigpic
                              A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel....

                              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...tml#post963629

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                              • #180
                                Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan Unveiled!

                                Mutual expectations from every first ride expertise of the Himalayan.

                                1. 5-10ps extra power
                                2. Better front brakes with Abs (not an issue though)
                                3. Slightly taller handle bar (just to manage better while standing on the pegs)
                                Ride Safe!

                                Cheers,
                                Maneesh S

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