[KeeepDriiiving]

Originally Posted by anurag344

• Carbon Racing Windscreen + ProSpec extender - I got the RE touring screen but it was still causing buffeting on the helmet. Plus I felt it was too narrow and wind blast was coming from the sides as well. Finally with the current elaborate setup, wind blast on the helmet is greatly reduced (but not eliminated, and I do wear ear loop plugs). I have to strictly follow a look-far-ahead policy as the Pro-spec is in my line of sight.
  
• Maddog ScoutX Auxiliary lights - Stock LED lights are basically DRLs. I didn't get the Alphas for 2 reasons: Didn't want to blind incoming traffic and also they need to be mounted on the tank guards due to their weight. I got them mounted on the front forks so that they don't get damaged easily in a fall. I am suffering from buyers remorse a bit as the illumination isn't really enough for night touring.
  

Thanks for sharing. I live in the same vicinity. Where did you buy these from and installed?

[anurag344]

Originally Posted by KeeepDriiiving

Thanks for sharing. I live in the same vicinity. Where did you buy these from and installed?

Carbon Racing Windscreen + ProSpec extender: Ordered these online from the respective vendor websites and installed then myself

Maddog ScoutX Auxiliary lights: Got these installed at Top Gear Thumpers Marathahalli

[babureddy]

Originally Posted by balenoed_

One question on booking:
Does the tubeless rim come by default now? Because not seeing an option to select the tubeless rim in the configuration app. It was there earlier as an additional accessory for 11k.

Any clue?

Its offered as an add-on, just check with the sales person. The app is not always correct. Even after I got the bike, it was just not showing any status on my bookings.
Chances can be that they are out of stock and hence may not be offering it with purchase.

[man_of_steel]

CS Santosh just shared these in his IG story. Himmy seems to be getting Dakar ready!

[b16h22]

Originally Posted by man_of_steel

CS Santosh just shared these in his IG story. Himmy seems to be getting Dakar ready!

I wonder how they are getting to address the elephant in the room, the weight. An average 450 rally bike weighs around 140-145kgs without fuel and then you add the auxiliary tanks to it. The stock road bike frame will be a hindrance to drastic weight reduction. It's probably a publicity exercise than a competitive entry. A better fit might be the big ADV bike events recently seems to be popping up all over the world.

[TheTourer23]

Seems two versions are being tested out - the one in garage seems to have similar rear suspension orientation to the standard one on sale & the one in the trail has more upright one.

[Shonith]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHi24...phaTlpbmYxdw==

Came across this video where the guy locks up his front wheel and crashes. According to the comments he has removed the front inner mudguard and had recently got new tyres, after the small jump the brake line caught the tyre block pattern grips as the suspension compressed and thats what caused the wheel to lock up.

Part of the brake line suspected to catch the tyre



Would advise anyone who has removed inner mudguard to rethink about it.

[b16h22]

Originally Posted by Shonith

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHi24...phaTlpbmYxdw==

Would advise anyone who has removed inner mudguard to rethink about it.

Popular youtuber Abhinav Bhatt seems to have crashed and broke his bones in a similar way, reading through the comments. Seems like a design oversight on a motorcycle designed to go off road. It's inevitable that the customers might remove the main fender for more hardcore trail riding and not to get dirt or mud stuck in between the tire and fender.

EDIT: Found a video about the incident.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP7nGnoRr7o

[amyntor]

Originally Posted by b16h22

Popular Youtuber Abhinav Bhatt seems to have crashed and broke his bones in a similar way, reading through the comments. Seems like a design oversight on a motorcycle designed to go off road. It's inevitable that the customers might remove the main fender for more hardcore trail riding and not to get dirt or mud stuck in between the tire and fender.

EDIT: Found a video about the incident.

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=KP7nGnoRr7o

What a conundrum. Keep the inner mudguard and let the tyre get caked with mud and not move or remove the inner mudguard and let the brake line lock up the front tyre.

[BullettuPaandi]

Any particular reason as to why they have the caliper and rotor on the left side in the first place?

I'm just noticing this on this bike. I can't recall seeing a single disc bike with rotors on the other side (of the brake lever); which to state the obvious has what caused this complicated brake line routing. This must've also asked for a different hub and forks design, I suppose. So, they seem to have really made an active effort to do this. But I can't think of one reason.

Any ideas?

[b16h22]

Originally Posted by BullettuPaandi

Any particular reason as to why they have the caliper and rotor on the left side in the first place?

I'm just noticing this on this bike. I can't recall seeing a single disc bike with rotors on the other side (of the brake lever); which to state the obvious has what caused this complicated brake line routing. This must've also asked for a different hub and forks design, I suppose. So, they seem to have really made an active effort to do this. But I can't think of one reason.

Any ideas?

Honestly, no idea. Last gen 390 ADV had brakes on the left side as well but no such weird looping of the brake lines. This is usually reserved for twin disc setups. Unless they were developing the twin disc 750 and 450 Himmy alongside and decided to share some braking hardware between them.

[BullettuPaandi]

Originally Posted by b16h22

Honestly, no idea. Last gen 390 ADV had brakes on the left side as well but no such weird looping of the brake lines. This is usually reserved for twin disc setups. Unless they were developing the twin disc 750 and 450 Himmy alongside and decided to share some braking hardware between them.

I looked up a few bikes; and as it turns out, I'm just poor at noticing things. Except for the current gen, KTM's road bikes alone for some reason, have had front brakes on the left side- from the very first gen! The last gen 390 ADV, being not a committed attempt from KTM in making an ADV, seems to have just adopted this. Glad to see this is not the case with the current gen.

Even if RE were developing the 750 and this 450 together, the hub and fork designs would differ between single and double disc. If at all there were a good reason for RE to not consider the widely available designs- which sport brake on the right side- and to instead borrow the 750's wheels and hack it up to support just a single disc, chopping the wrong side off would be the worst type of over-sight for RE to have made, and continuing with complicating the brake line routing on top of it.

I couldn't find any reason from the 20-minutes-or-so browsing, except for the Google's AI thing claiming it is for 'balancing weight distribution', for which I can find any credible sources.

[contessa]

I go the autoengina's engine, radiator and sump guards - apar from RE saddle mount and the touring windscreen.

I did not trust my ability to select a bike based on short ride or even 1 or 2 long rides. Bought H450 only based on what other experienced bikes told about it. Coming from Honda CB350 I was very concerned about engine vibration.

The tall bike position itself has a disadvantage compared to shorter bikes. I can understand why the roadsters till make sense. In a country where SUV sells more than sedans, I can understand why we like ADVs more

So far driven about 800kms and the bike is growing on me. Engine does not sound nice, but after 1st service there is zero vibration or buzz - up to 90kmph. There is a very slight buzz only on the right foot peg at 100kmph. However, my cruising speeds are going to be better 80 and 90, so it is absolutely smooth. For someone coming from CB350 to say this, it is commendable (the glory is not on me, but on Honda and RE).

The weight of the bike is definitely an issue for big guy like me (6 feet 1 inch). I will try my best to avoid lifting the bike....it feels really heavy. Need to be proactive when parking the bike, especially on slopes.

Originally Posted by babureddy

Did you get any accessories for it? I was planning to pick up from Ryders Arena, not sure about pricing, but they seem to be in the business for quite a long time. Checked out with HTR modz, but everything that I asked for was out of stock...

[balenoed_]

Can anyone pls tell if in the rear top mount pannier, the helmet fill fit inside? Or is there any after market top box where helmet can be stored?

[pedrolourenco]

Originally Posted by balenoed_

Can anyone pls tell if in the rear top mount pannier, the helmet fill fit inside? Or is there any after market top box where helmet can be stored?

Are you referring to the official RE Topbox? It fits most helmets. But just to be sure, take your helmet to the dealership and check if it fits. Even if they don't have the box in stock, you'll find someone there who has it on his bike. You can request him to allow you to check.
Otherwise there are a lot of aftermarket options in the market in various sizes.