Well, eager followers of our long-term section would know how coveted the Royal Enfield Himalayan is among the vehicles in our fleet. As has been the tradition since its arrival, the keys to the plucky mountain goat keep getting passed around and this time have fallen into my hands and if I had my way, I wouldn’t be giving them back. At least, not anytime soon or without a fight (read: begging & pleading).
You see, I have recently developed a new obsession, and it is more serious (and expensive) than any other obsession which I’ve had before it - offroading. And the Himalayan did not disappoint. The first time I truly took this bike off the beaten path was for our exciting DesertX and Himalayan offroad feature last month. From the minute I got it onto gravel and sandy conditions, it proved its mettle as a capable hardcore adventure vehicle. It’s light, balanced and plenty grunty for its size. In fact, my conclusion to the story was that the RE Himalayan would be the one I go for when it comes to putting my own money down.
It’s not just the engine and hardware which it gets, but also the ergonomics and design. Whether you try to manoeuvre it sitting down or standing up, the Himalayan always felt light and controllable. Moreover, another aspect which surpassed my expectations was how well it handled the office commute because of it. It is definitely a well-rounded vehicle. Now all that is left is to keep the keys to myself and take it for an extended work-cation in the hills.
Also Read: Royal Enfield Himalayan Long Term Review, July 2024 Report
Also Read: Royal Enfield Himalayan Long Term Review, June 2024 Report
- LOGBOOK
When it came: March 2024
Current odo reading: 6,233km
Mileage this month: 330km
Fuel efficiency: 28km/l
What’s good: Design, Power & Balance
What’s not: No Handguards As Standard & Flimsy Rear-View Mirrors
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