New Royal Enfield Himalayan

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Nice videos - I must say you looked liked you gelled really well with the bikes especially on that steep downhill.
When considering the Him 450 I think it’s important to remember what they are - an upgrade from the 411.
The 411 was a bike designed for a new type of rider in India: the young, professional classes whose holidays were riding REs in the Himalayas. Being REs, of course, they also had to be robust enough to carry 2 adults and a couple of kids, ride rough terrain and be fixed by the roadside - including welding which is an important factor when considering weight.

The fact that the bikes proved extremely popular with ‘western’ riders was a bit of a surprise to RE and a massive bonus (understatement of the year ????).

With the continued modernisation of India and their road structure the Himmie needed an upgrade but it’s core market remains the same and I think the 450 has the same ingredients as the old 411. What it isn’t is a trail/duel sport bike designed for guys like me to thrash around the Peak District. And, possibly not a good renter - my wife rode a 411 from Canada to Patagonia and we came across a rental company in Argentina who said the Himmies were wrecked at 20K miles, well she sold hers at 25K miles and it was perfect.

I think MAD TV hit the nail on the head when they said the 450 is the best RTW bike - what it’s good at is the long haul.

Keep up the good work