Just found the bike i was looking for

[idk]

See America first, if you can!

Only Alaska to go. 48 on the RIII, most multiple times, as well as several provinces of Canada. I have been on the highest and lowest roads in the USA, but am still 4,000' shy of the roads in the Himalayas. So, been there, done that, now I want a bit of the other.

 

[mexican]

Is the Himalayan sold in the US???

 

[R3Tex]

I would love to ride the Himalayas on a RE. I may have to try and tie it in with one of my future trips to India.

Did you watch any of the videos on that link?

Let me know when you are planning on going...my daughter just accepted a 2 yr teaching contract in the Himilayas. Would love to go over for a visit and maybe take a ride...

 

[Ishrub]

Let me know when you are planning on going...my daughter just accepted a 2 yr teaching contract in the Himilayas. Would love to go over for a visit and maybe take a ride...

Still time to book in on these tours mentioned in an Aussie online bike site

Himalayan replaces Bullet on tours - Motorbike Writer

 

[kjones256]

For some time i have been thinking about a small bike to take me on short trips and to my land, tought about buying a scrambler but they are a little on the big side, then i found this BMW, G 310GS ,,I LOVE IT!, going to see tomorrow if they are already available

A buddy of mine who lives in NJ has the 1200cc version of that bike like that and he rode it a couple of years cross-country all the way up to the arctic circle. On the way back, the bike blew an oil seal on the driveshaft. When they put it on this flatbed truck, it was being towed to the closest BMW dealer 1,300 miles away!

 

[El Toro Rosso]

For some time i have been thinking about a small bike to take me on short trips and to my land, tought about buying a scrambler but they are a little on the big side, then i found this BMW, G 310GS ,,I LOVE IT!, going to see tomorrow if they are already available

I think that's a pretty neat little bike. It will be a LOT of fun, especially as a contrast to your Rocket.

 

[TriumPhil]

Hope you don't have to see the inside of a Beemer dealership for any serious repairs or servicing, Lupe. If you do, be forewarned to bring your own copious supply of KYJ.

 

[Ishrub]

Might still have to go for the KTM for the price according to this article.
Royal Enfield Himalayan price announced - Motorbike Writer

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 400cc adventure bike is finally available in Australia at a price of $5990 plus on-road costs.

That compares with similar capacity (but not necessarily similar ability) bikes such as the BMW G 310 R ($5790 + ORC), 400cc Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 ($11,990 +ORC), Honda CB300FA ($5699 +ORC), Kawasaki Z300 ($5999 +ORC), KTM 390 Duke ($60.95 +ORC), Suzuki DR-Z400SM ($8990 +ORC) and SWM RS300 ($8290 +ORC).
It still looks seriously underpowered compared to its rivals such as the CB500X.



The Royal Enfield Himalayan will compete in the new baby-bore adventure category that includes the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 which has been confirmed for Australia with no pricing listed yet.

Other baby adventurers not yet confirmed for Australia are the BMW G 310 GS, Honda 190 Night Hawk and Suzuki V-Strom 250, although Suzuki says it is considering the Baby Strom.

Kawasaki Versys-X 300

Suzuki V-Strom 250

BMW G 310 GS

Honda CBF190X Night Hawk

...“Himalayan is the culmination of Royal Enfield’s 60 years of enduring history in its spiritual home—the Himalayas. Our single biggest insight in all these years of riding has been that the best motorcycle for the mountains like Himalayas is not one that tries to dominate its landscape, but one that is able to go with its flow. Large adventure tourers that currently define this category, do not fare well in such terrains as they are very heavy, extremely complicated, intimidating and not really designed for the environment. With its purpose-built ground-up design, the Himalayan is a simple and capable go-anywhere motorcycle that will redefine adventure touring globally. Its non-intimidating nature serves the purpose of a seasoned rider and at the same time opens the roads to many more people who will get the confidence that they can ride on and off the road less travelled. Functionally, the Himalayan’s non-intimidating spartan design, a flat torque curve, accessible seat height and long suspension travel alongside the ease of ownership, make the Himalayan an extremely versatile motorcycle that is adept for long rides through tough terrains while equally being the definitive choice to navigate cities.

Actually that is quite a good synopsis of how this low-capacity adventure market will appeal to riders.

However, the big hurdle will be how well it sits on the highway for a few hundred kilometres of “transport stage” riding to the dirt.

In Australia, that will be as important as its off-road abilities.

We hope to test a Royal Enfield Himalayan soon.

Royal Enfield Himalayan tech specs

Engine: 411cc single cylinder, air-cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC

• Bore X Stroke: 78 mm x 86 mm
• Compression: 9.5 : 1
• Power: 18.02Kw (24.5bhp) @ 6500rpm
• Torque: 32NM @ 4000-4500rpm
• Ignition system: TCI, multi-curve
• Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox: 5-speed constant mesh
• Lubrication: Wet sump
• Engine start: Electric only
• Chassis: Half-duplex split cradle frame
• Suspension: Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200mm travel; Monoshock with linkage , 180 mm wheel travel
• Tyres 90/90 – 21”; 120/90 – 17”
• Brakes: 300mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper; 240mm disc, single piston floating caliper
• Electrical system: 12 volt – DC
• Battery: 12 volt, 8 AH VRLA
• Head lamp: 12V H4 60 / 55 W
• Tail lamp: LED
• Wheelbase: 1465mm
• Clearance: 220mm
• Length: 2190mm
• Width: 840mm
• Seat: 800mm
• Height: 1360mm (flyscreen top)
• Kerb weight: 182kg
• Fuel tank: 15 litres

RE vs CB500X:

410cc vs 471cc
24bhp vs 47bhp
32Nm vs 43Nm
182kg vs 195kg
Seat height: 800mm vs 810mm
ABS: No vs Yes

 

[mexican]

Hope you don't have to see the inside of a Beemer dealership for any serious repairs or servicing, Lupe. If you do, be forewarned to bring your own copious supply of KYJ.

I have heard that BMW has the honor of being the most unreliable bike now days, even more than Harley, with Yamaha taking top honors as been the most reliable

 

[mexican]

I think that's a pretty neat little bike. It will be a LOT of fun, especially as a contrast to your Rocket.

Agree, i wonder what is going to be like to get on a 300cc bike after riding a bike 2000 cc bigger