[nasirkaka]

Are vibrations really that bad on the Himalayan 450 as discussed in the last few pages? It is difficult to gauge the same in short city test rides. And if they are pronounced specially around the most usable rev band, it may be a deal breaker for some. I for one, am not very comfortable with bikes with high pitch vibrations. That is one of the my major pain points on the 310GS.
Maybe i should rent a new Himalayan for a day and ride it around to experience, but rental bikes are usually abused and may be high on vibes.

[Captain Slow]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

Are vibrations really that bad on the Himalayan 450 as discussed in the last few pages? It is difficult to gauge the same in short city test rides. And if they are pronounced specially around the most usable rev band, it may be a deal breaker for some.

Believe me, it's not great! If you own a bike or anything from the Honda, BMW, TVS lineup you will not like the 450.
This thing vibrates quite noticeably. In fact, even when stationary with your hands on the handlebars, you can feel the vibrations throughout your hands. Your 650 still has the CB350 suspensions?

[nasirkaka]

Believe me, it's not great! If you own a bike or anything from the Honda, BMW, TVS lineup you will not like the 450.
This thing vibrates quite noticeably. In fact, even when stationary with your hands on the handlebars, you can feel the vibrations throughout your hands. Your 650 still has the CB350 suspensions?

Lets catch up over one of these weekends, so I can ride your bike and compare notes.

I have been following this Himalayan 450 for a while and now don't know where else to look. NX500 does appeal a lot but at that price point?? I am not too sure. A test ride of the same should hopefully bring some clarity.

And Yes, the 650 is still running on the CB350 suspension and I prefer it over the stock.

A pic from last weekend ride..

[VijayAnand1]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

Are vibrations really that bad on the Himalayan 450 as discussed in the last few pages? It is difficult to gauge the same in short city test rides. And if they are pronounced specially around the most usable rev band, it may be a deal breaker for some. I for one, am not very comfortable with bikes with high pitch vibrations. That is one of the my major pain points on the 310GS.
Maybe i should rent a new Himalayan for a day and ride it around to experience, but rental bikes are usually abused and may be high on vibes.

Interesting! Thoughts popping up with respect to vibrations. With my test drive experience let me take a shallow dive here. The bike does vibrate at a specific RPM at around 4.5 to 5k and then immediately settles down till 7.5k RPM and then till the end it's vibey as a typical RE.

Sincerely, this isn't a deal-breaker, light years ahead when we compare it to the LS410 counterpart, which would start undoing the bolts post 80 KMPH -- say, for the most part. A long stroke single shall and will vibrate post a certain RPM, as harmonics and resonance come into play and to this point, irrespective of the manufacturer. RE has played pretty well in containing them.

Does the 450 vibe? Yes. Does the 450's rear fender, foot pegs, flashers all vibe to the thump at idle? Double yes. The bike overall is a superb package when compared to the older version. Like I always say, this is the Himalayan that should have been the first Himalayan.

With some issues already popping up like the flimsy joystick giving up, connectivity issues and faulty right side switch gear and center stand replacements on some bikes -- with the current crop of bikes, first-batch conundrums are a given -- across the board, for every manufacturer.

After having recently ridden the Apache RTR310, I had to pinch myself that I am not pounded on a bull cart. Commiserate to say, the vibes were anything but a sincere disgrace right from the word go. Footpegs, handlebars, underseat, hamstring you name it, it just buzzed the wits out of the rider everywhere. Terrible damping control by TVS.

The test drive of the 450 left me pondering. Why? I had the itch to upgrade to the 450 from my V-Strom 250 SX which was and is just 8k kms old. All the while to the 8k KMS, she truly trumped it with splendor and valor. Cruising two up with the motor spinning @ 7.8k RPM - 120 KMPH with absolute ease. Having decent enough torque to climb the steepest ghats with aplomb and a simply, no-nonsense yet that brilliant oil cooled motor! Piecing in the jigsaw and after some soliloquy, I've concluded to the fact that the 450 simply isn't going to gain a significant advantage/cross-sell over the Strom 250 SX considering it does everything the Himalayan does albeit only at a wee bit relaxed pace.

Please note, I've referenced the V-Strom 250 SX primarily from the standpoint of ADVs and Pseudo-ADVs and the perspective of off-roaders and soft-roaders.

Hope it helps!

Cheers!
VJ

[Proxima]

Originally Posted by Proxima

I got a call from the dealer that my Kamet White is ready to be delivered. Was worried about quality issues but am leaning towards getting it because of RE honouring the booking price. It's a 2024 manufactured version.

Should I get it or should I want for a few months for RE to iron out their issues?

Took the plunge and paid for my Himalayan today. Delivery mid-next week.

[vinair]

Anyone who’s ridden CB 350 with minimum vibrations will know how lifeless it can get! Trust me it’s boring to the core! Having read a lot of reviews about the new Himalayan, I believe it’s the vibrations feels organic typical to a single cylinder!
Owning and having ridden the CB350, the only grouse I have is the smoothness of the engine, it’s just unnatural!

[praveennvr]

Any idea about Tubeless spoke wheels, when will they be released? I am planning to book Himalayan 450, but is it worth the wait for tubeless spokes?

[Nilesh5417]

I rode the bike today without the helmet for a distance of about 5kms - man that engine is noisy!! And it's a really funny sounding engine - nothing macho like the RE of the past if may sound like a masculist.

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by vinair

Anyone who’s ridden CB 350 with minimum vibrations will know how lifeless it can get! Trust me it’s boring to the core! Having read a lot of reviews about the new Himalayan, I believe it’s the vibrations feels organic typical to a single cylinder!
Owning and having ridden the CB350, the only grouse I have is the smoothness of the engine, it’s just unnatural!

Please do this on a trip of 1000 kms a day for 3-4 days and report back about how you still continue to love these vibrations.

[nasirkaka]

With some issues already popping up like the flimsy joystick giving up, connectivity issues and faulty right side switch gear and center stand replacements on some bikes -- with the current crop of bikes, first-batch conundrums are a given -- across the board, for every manufacturer.

In addition to vibes, these initial niggles too are pain point. I have once been a test mule for RE with my first lot Classic 500 purchase in 2010. Had many issues on that bike, well covered in the 500 thread. For interceptor, I waited for about a year, and still had electrical issues, and do not mind waiting for some months for this Himalayan 450, hoping the tubeless spokes are offered and some of these initial teething issues are taken care of.

Another point I have gathered from many review videos is that there is good amount of variations from bike to bike on the 450. Some vibrate more than other, some feel more peppy than another, and so on.

Please note, I've referenced the V-Storm 250 SX primarily from the standpoint of ADVs and Pseudo-ADVs and the perspective of off-roaders and soft-roaders.

I regularly ride with a friend who has the SX250 and most of our rides are off the tarmac. That little bike is very capable on road as well as off the road, in spite of having very short suspension travel. Highly recommended. Thats the bike below in some pics.

[bhansali_hardik]

Visited the showroom today to understand why the prevailed vehicles are not being delivered yet! Looks like, the kamet white is not being allocated to my dealer and there are only 2 deliveries done yet and will be a long wait into March/April for my bike. Any one got hands in kamet white in Bangalore?

[BlackPanther31]

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

Believe me, it's not great! If you own a bike or anything from the Honda, BMW, TVS lineup you will not like the 450.
This thing vibrates quite noticeably. In fact, even when stationary with your hands on the handlebars, you can feel the vibrations throughout your hands. Your 650 still has the CB350 suspensions?

Sir I would like to agree to disagree on this, TVS? Are you really serious? Can you please tell me which TVS model is better than the New Himalayan.

I have covered 1100kms in last 4 days, started from Bangalore on 31st Jan and I have been extensively travelling around Soraba, Thirthalli and Davangere last 3 days and I would like to tell you that I have been constantly going at 80-90kmph in 6th gear with pillion at single bumpy roads at ease, not a single instance where I felt the bike to be as Vibey as some of them complaining here. There are vibrations, I don't agree that it's RE level vibrations.

This bike is miles ahead compared to all other RE models. No other bike manufactured in india has better pillion riding comfort as the new himalayan.

The only issue in this bike is the low end torque which surely is a deal breaker if you are going to use it inside major cities like bangalore.

[sinharishi]

Finally my bike is here. Landed today afternoon. Taking delivery tomorrow.

[bhansali_hardik]

Originally Posted by BlackPanther31

Sir I would like to agree to disagree on this, TVS? Are you really serious? Can you please tell me which TVS model is better than the New Himalayan.

I have covered 1100kms in last 4 days, started from Bangalore on 31st Jan and I have been extensively travelling around Soraba, Thirthalli and Davangere last 3 days and I would like to tell you that I have been constantly going at 80-90kmph in 6th gear with pillion at single bumpy roads at ease, not a single instance where I felt the bike to be as Vibey as some of them complaining here. There are vibrations, I don't agree that it's RE level vibrations.

Push that throttle to maintain 100/110 you’ll feel the vibes. If not, be happy you’ve got a good one! On the old thread after my first ride I posted about it as well.

[BlackPanther31]

Originally Posted by bhansali_hardik

Push that throttle to maintain 100/110 you’ll feel the vibes. If not, be happy you’ve got a good one! On the old thread after my first ride I posted about it as well.

As I have mentioned there are vibrations but it's something I can live with.

The kind of road sense people have in India its really difficult to maintain 100 kmph constantly.

The bike is super stable with a pillion. I have previously had the FZ 25 and it never gave me the confidence to cruise at 100 kmph with a pillion.

And lastly, I would like to specify that some people here are quoting "E ka Baawasir banadiya" and all. Don't know if these people are expecting a 450 cc single cylinder to perform as quiet as an ATHER EV.