Royal Enfield Himalayan Long Term Review Report June 2024

Another month with the Royal Enfield Himalayan and I love the fact that an ADV is so affordable that I can use it for my daily commute. The bike ran smoothly and overtaking was not a problem at all. It attracts a lot of attention even on the road, despite the fact that it has been out for a while. I guess the large size catches the eye of fellow drivers. Since I’m 6 feet tall, I have no problem handling it, but some of my shorter friends feel a little intimidated.

Having the bike for almost two months now, I can easily extract a fuel efficiency figure of close to 30km/l from it, a bit more if I’m careful with my ride. Honestly speaking, while this figure isn’t too bad, I wish it was a little higher. The 17-liter tank holds enough gas that I don’t have to visit the gas station more than once a week. And unlike the Royal Enfields of yesteryear, the fuel gauge on the Himalayan is quite accurate. Switching between Eco and Performance modes makes a noticeable difference in the engine’s character, but thankfully the reduction in power isn’t so drastic as to render Eco mode unusable. It could easily stay in Eco mode and not be too bothered while zipping through busy city streets.

With the rising temperatures in Delhi, I haven’t been running much in the Himalayas. And whenever I took the bike out for a ride, the heat from the engine only made things worse for my legs. Maybe it’s time to jump the Himalayas and run to the mountains for a break!

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