Just found the bike i was looking for

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...
 

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!




 

I think that's a pretty neat little bike. It will be a LOT of fun, especially as a contrast to your Rocket.
 
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.
 
Might still have to go for the KTM for the price according to this article.
Royal Enfield Himalayan price announced - Motorbike Writer



Kawasaki Versys-X 300

Suzuki V-Strom 250

BMW G 310 GS

Honda CBF190X Night Hawk



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
 
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