C500 definitely produces more toque but vibrations too.

What is the expected mileage?

Considering the power it makes expect it to be around 25-30kmpl (Depending upon the riding)

That's low. For average Indian like me it makes a big thumbs down. Anything below 40 makes it a no go for me. But that's me.

bikes with more than 200 cc engine capacity hardly manage fuel efficiency of 40 kpl.

cheers

Hasn't the delivery started yet? I'm eagerly waiting for an ownership thread [emoji6]

Any one who knows delivery & waiting period in TN please update.

Test rode Himalayan only today. As several forums discussed the bike have many positives- like good suspension, comfortable riding stance, comfy seat cushioning, efficient braking, lesser vibes etc. But one of the two things that make me reconsider the buy is engine clattering noise from starting onwards. I felt irritating and doubts about frequent service centre visits and future maintenance cost creeps to mind. The test ride bike I rode had some odd 350+ km in it. But I also need to keep in mind the fact that the bike was test ridden rigorously without any rest today as the test ride only started today and i rode by evening for about 6km. The exhaust also seems to make popping sounds which maybe due to poor carb tuning or is it like it on all bikes?. The other thing for me is unnecessary comparison of torque with the RE500 which makes me feel Himalayan undertorqued also(it is definitely underpowered).

The showroom had there first delivery today for a mediaperson and I eagerly waited for he starting the bike and and as a relief that bike didnt had the clattering noise.
Also the bike had a centre stand too.

1)Test ride bikes being ridden the entire day is like you travelling with the bike from state to state on a 1 day ride. Its best not to judge the bikes behavior at the end of the day this way. [emoji1]

I too like to look at this the same way. But i also consider different riders riding differently. Only a few may ride a test ride bike like their own bike. Most others ride the heck out of it. The salesman who attended me told me how one rider changed gear to 1st while riding at 80+ speed insanely !!

2)The rtr180 sounds this way too. Ive heard this makes for the character of the bike.

Are you saying about the popping sound?

3) The centre stand might be an added accessory while buying the bike. What one should note is, if the Chain is not taut enough (meaning well adjusted with no slack) chances are it can touch the centre stand and eventually start sawing right through the stand also while damaging the Chain itself while putting the bike through its pace..

Most sites said there wont be any centre stand provided, while the RE guys arent even aware about the buzz

My concern is only about the gears being extremely notchy. It took an effort to get it into first gear from neutral,let alone Shifting up to higher gears. Did you have the same issue?