Royal Enfield Himalayan Long Term Review, May 2024 Report

I took the ownership of our long-term Himalayan from Shivank last month since I wanted a quick and comfy mode of transport for my daily commutes, and suffice to say, the Himalayan fits the bill to a tee.

Taking possession of the bike, I chose to integrate it into my daily routine. Needless to say, the bike has plenty of power and torque to keep up with city traffic. Overtaking is easy for this machine, partly due to its 6-speed gearbox that shifts effortlessly, but mainly because of its heady torque. However, I do feel that the low-end torque could have been better. In the current tune, you need to shift down if the speed drops significantly. While travelling during peak hours, I was often stuck in traffic, which brought another issue to the fore – engine heating. For a single-cylinder 450cc motor, it tends to get hot very easily.

However, on the bright side, I never felt bothered by potholes or speed breakers – well, it’s an ADV after all. The Himalayan is rather accommodating, offering enough space for both the rider and a pillion to sit comfortably. Even though the Himalayan gets the same LED headlamp as Royal Enfield’s 650 cruisers, its higher placement allows for a better spread of light. While it works fine for late-night runs in the city, I would still have preferred a more potent unit.

On the whole, if you take away the engine heating issue, the Himalayan seems to have the potential to offer a perfect urban riding solution. And so far I’m enjoying my inter-city ‘adventure’ with the Himalayan.

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