Another month with our Royal Enfield Himalayan and I am loving the fact that an ADV is so accessible that I can use it for daily commutes. The bike has been running smoothly and overtaking has not been a problem at all. It even gets a lot of attention on the road, despite having been out for a while now. I guess it is the big size that draws the eyes of fellow motorists. Since I am 6 feet tall, I have no problem managing it, but some of my shorter friends do feel a bit intimidated.
Having had the bike for almost two months now, I can easily extract a fuel efficiency figure of almost 30km/l from it, a bit more if I am being considerate with my riding. Honestly speaking, while this figure is not too bad, I would have wanted it to be a bit higher. The 17-litre fuel tank accommodates enough petrol that I do not have to visit the fuel station more than once a week. And unlike Royal Enfields from the days gone by, the fuel indicator on the Himalayan is rather accurate. Switching between the Eco and Performance modes does create a noticeable difference in the engine character but thankfully the reduction in power is not so drastic that it makes the Eco mode unusable. One could easily stay in the Eco mode and not be too bothered while wading through busy city streets.
With the rising temperatures in Delhi, I did not get much running on the Himalayan. And whenever I did take the bike out for a ride, the engine heat only made things worse for my legs. Maybe it is time to hop on the Himalayan and run to the mountains for some respite!
Also Read: Royal Enfield Himalayan Long Term Review, May 2024 Report
Also Read: Royal Enfield Himalayan Long Term Review, April 2024 Report
- LOGBOOK
When it came: March 2024
Current odo reading: 4,942km
Mileage this month: 218km
Fuel efficiency: 30km/l
What’s good: Range, looks
What’s not: Heating issues, rear brakes
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