Visited Bowen moto in Kent today to get a number plate for my mate & look at a 2nd hand RV125 for me.
Anyhow they had a new 'RE Himalayan in stock £4199 OTR. Certainly looked the part but can't work out how a new model (informed with a 410cc engine) can retail for £500/1000 less than existing 500cc models.
Looked for areas of penny pinching though nothing obvious (other maybe exhaust) and I tbought the digital compass was a gimmick but then thought in the home market where sat nav a luxury maybe useful (though my X-ADV has date which is pointless so match point there)
Retails grand less without luggage tgan the Versy 300X (which had a better look to the finish IMO)
However the 'RE had some nice mount points which will lend to future luggage and home farkles.
A guy there (said was an instructor) was buying one to replace his pan Eeuropean & dullsville. I mentioned the quality control issues stated on Indian forums but that got glossed over!
I think (if it's reliable) 'RE could be into a winner if price kept the same is certainly like a test ride
'RE Himalayan
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Re: 'RE Himalayan
I have to admit I like the look and basic functionality of the Himalayan. Simple to maintain and repair is good in my book. No rider modes or keyless ignition is also a plus point when you're doing your own repairs and servicing. I think the digital compass is also a good idea as it can't lead you into industrial estates or rivers, and you can tell if you're going the wrong way around the M25 ..
The only thing which would put me off would be some of the horror stories I've heard about Indian quality control, but since parts are said to be cheap it may not be too much of an issue. Yes it could be one for the future.
The only thing which would put me off would be some of the horror stories I've heard about Indian quality control, but since parts are said to be cheap it may not be too much of an issue. Yes it could be one for the future.
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Re: 'RE Himalayan
as long as moto gb have nothing to do with it, it should be fine
wait
wasn't this the one they had a promo video that had bits falling off over a slight bump
wait
wasn't this the one they had a promo video that had bits falling off over a slight bump
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Remember its a speed limit not a target
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Remember its a speed limit not a target
gilera runner vxr200 (chavped)
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Re: 'RE Himalayan
410cc why not 400cc ? those extra 10cc will take it from the £41 into the £62 road tax group
Have wheels, will travel
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Re: 'RE Himalayan
Knocked up in a shed Mr Meldrew? The design team was led by no other than Pierre Terblanche! However he did leave Royal Enfield, for unknown reasons in 2016. I'm guessing fired for being pissed on the job!
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Re: 'RE Himalayan
Only time will tell regards reliability, construction quality etc.
If it doesn't fit in with any trends that's a plus point in my view.
If it doesn't fit in with any trends that's a plus point in my view.
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Re: 'RE Himalayan
On the design front, which best on an adventure bike, a beak and a front mudguard or like the Himalayan 1.5 front mudguards?
Re: 'RE Himalayan
It's every bit as handsome and well-proportioned as anything produced by the 1970s Ukranian bike industry.
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Re: 'RE Himalayan
I like it, basic, simple design, and different. I've also been watching it for a while, lets hope R/E have sorted the teething issues with it before it hit UK workshops, otherwise warranty work will cost them dearly.
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Re: 'RE Himalayan
Generally you get what you pay for in life - if you buy a cheap as chips motorcycle then you mostly get cheap as chips quality