Royal Enfield Himalayan

[AR15L]

I've been reading up on this a bit now and am intrigued.

I'll let you read about it first and looking forward to comments.

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/royal-enfield-himalayan-coming-to-us-for-2018?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=boosted-posts|tpfn&utm_content=common-tread-news&utm_term=royal-enfield-himalayan-coming-to-us-for-2018-post-112117-|tpfn

[Rix86]

I ride way more pavement than I like.... And that wouldn't do it for me. I had a thumper with more power, and it still wasn't much. Needs another gear.
In town and on dirt probably be ok.

[AR15L]

I ride way more pavement than I like.... And that wouldn't do it for me. I had a thumper with more power, and it still wasn't much. Needs another gear.
In town and on dirt probably be ok.

Agreed.
It is a small(er) displacement bike probably meant to stay in India or other similar countries where top speed on pavement is less than 50mph? Also not all India's roads are as nice as the Green Valley road that was just repaved a few years ago. (or something similar)

But like you said, in town and logging roads

I just have a weak spot for thumpers.

[Rix86]

I put knobbity tires on my cm400
Does great on dirt and logging roads.

[mancat]

Looks like a great bike for shitty NW roads and city streets

[PMB]

What is a thumper in this context?
Also, is it normal to have different sized tires/wheels on a bike?

[Rix86]

Thumper is a single cylinder
Yes, many bikes are different sized front and rear tires/wheels

[AR15L]

Rix has it right.

I had a BSA 441 Victor when I lived with my parents. 441cc single cylinder.
Whenever I came in the driveway my mom said it sounded like a helicopter was landing. Thumper!

[Wacarry]

I like the retro style of this bike.

[PMB]

Same. That video is nice too... Love the scenery.

I was like Schrodinger's Cat when I owned a 6 cylinder bike.
I was only slightly less close to death when I was riding Ossas and Bultacos. I think the only real difference was in measuring how long the suffering would last between the wreck and expiration.
Good times.

[ironworker78]

I like the look of it. But I would get a crf 250l before I got this. 100 lbs lighter and six gears, for about the same dough. Plus likely more reliable. That said, if one was cheap enough on the used market it could be fun.

[AR15L]

I like the look of it. But I would get a crf 250l before I got this. 100 lbs lighter and six gears, for about the same dough. Plus likely more reliable. That said, if one was cheap enough on the used market it could be fun.

Seat Height 34.4 inches

No go for me.

[ironworker78]

I like the look of it. But I would get a crf 250l before I got this. 100 lbs lighter and six gears, for about the same dough. Plus likely more reliable. That said, if one was cheap enough on the used market it could be fun.

Seat Height 34.4 inches

No go for me.

I'm short legged also, I took the crf for a test ride and it was a non issue. Inseam of 30" both feet touch no problem.

[PMB]

I like the look of it. But I would get a crf 250l before I got this. 100 lbs lighter and six gears, for about the same dough. Plus likely more reliable. That said, if one was cheap enough on the used market it could be fun.

Seat Height 34.4 inches

No go for me.

I'm short legged also, I took the crf for a test ride and it was a non issue. Inseam of 30" both feet touch no problem.

For you Rick:

[ironworker78]

Yes,but not for the test ride.

The suspension squishes down a little and the seat squishes down a little and like magic both feet touch.