Huh? Royal Enfield? Really? - Page 2

SeerAtlas · 08-01-2016, 02:05 AM

in one of the review youtubes, a guy compares it to the rx3 english version (honley or something) decides there's no issue the re is much better. also, there is a factory documentary on the development of the himalayan, the engine's innards look Massive!
I am liking this thing more and more . one vid shows a guy trying tomuscle one around in the dirt/rock at very high altitude lol he can hardly stand up himself, but he picks one up.

you are right, tho, black 400 is a lot off road, but not for an adv bike. even the small beemers are much more and this bike is built STRONG.

BlackBike · 08-01-2016, 02:45 AM

ĹENGINE: NC250
MAXIMUM POWER: 24.8 hp
MAXIMUM TORQUE: 16.6 ft. lbs
PISTON SWEPT VOLUME: 250cc
LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 83.8" x 34.2" x 49.6".
WHEELBASE: 55.1".
FUEL CAPACITY: 4.2 Gallons.
WEIGHT: 385 lbs.
MAXIMUM LOAD: 330 lbs.
MAXIMUM SPEED: 84 mph.
COMPRESSION RATIO: 11.5:1

rx3 specs above

So the advantage must lie in the torque produced from the 383cc (something) motor

Daeouse · 08-01-2016, 09:50 AM

I keep seeing this on my Twitter feed, and I really like the look of it. . .

FastDoc · 08-01-2016, 03:16 PM

I'm a Royal Enfield owner for about 2 years now and I LOVE my bike.

I'd like a chance to ride the 400 sometime.

BlackBike · 08-01-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'm a Royal Enfield owner for about 2 years now and I LOVE my bike.

I'd like a chance to ride the 400 sometime.

apparently will be lower cost bike... we will expect a full report from you as an early adopter

FastDoc · 08-01-2016, 07:16 PM

I don't think I'll be tradign my DRZ anytime soon LOL.

1cylinderwonder · 08-01-2016, 09:10 PM

CSC RX-3------------------------------R.E. Himalaya
Weight. 385 lbs.-----------------401 lbs.
H.P. 24.8.--------------------24.5
Torque. 16.6 ft.lbs.-------------24 ft.lbs.
Lbs./H.P. 15.5--------------------16.3

So what do you want? More horsepower or more torque?

Are you looking for top speed or off-road ability?

FastDoc · 08-02-2016, 12:09 PM

For an off road bike its ALL about torque.

1cylinderwonder · 10-29-2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

I contacted Royal Enfield in India requesting information and asked if it will be coming to the USA. I was informed that the selling price will be between 4 to 5 thousand USA dollars. And R.E. Is establishing an entry port in Texas where all the Enfield bikes will be assembled and fine tuned by certified technicians before heading to US dealers so there will be no half-assed assembly. The carbs will all be replaced with fuel injection to meet USA air quality standards. They are currently being road tested in the Detroit area and hopefully will be appearing at the International Motorcycle Shows around the world this year.
I requested to be placed on the waiting list for gaining information for when the Himalaya bikes will become available for sale in the USA.
This is more my style and size of bike. I'll be an early purchaser/owner!

The selling price in India for the Himalaya is equivalent to $2300.00 and $2600.00 U.S. Dollars, depending on whether it is an on-road or off-road model. It will be interesting to see what the selling price in the U.S.A. will be.
I was informed by Royal Enfield that the bike will be on display at the Long Beach International Mototcycle Show next month. Hope to view and try it on for size!

Sport Rider · 10-30-2016, 08:49 PM

would love to be able to get these in a crate like the hawks can be bought. save a few bucks, assemble myself. Price will be key.

BlackBike · 10-30-2016, 09:24 PM

Oh, these are much too special. They have to be assembled, adjusted calibrated etc,etc by the most highly trained north American specialists....Add on a couple thousand.

BlackBike · 10-30-2016, 09:42 PM

Not ticking my box. Awesome bike but I know they are going to go crazy on the price because of the r.e. prominence. Hawks, Storms and tt's will already climb telephone poles, will these 400cc r.e. do traffic at 24 hp? We ll see

1cylinderwonder · 10-31-2016, 01:24 AM

[QUOTE=1cylinderwonder;226932
CSC RX-3------------------R.E. Himalayan
Weight. 385 lbs.-----------------401 lbs.
H.P. 24.8.--------------------24.5
Torque. 16.6 ft.lbs.-------------24 ft.lbs.
Lbs./H.P. 15.5--------------------16.3
[/QUOTE]
16 lbs. of extra weight, but 7 ft.lbs. more torque!

1cylinderwonder · 10-31-2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Oh, the R.E.s have to be assembled, adjusted calibrated etc,etc by the highly trained north American specialists

And this is bad, because?

BlackBike · 10-31-2016, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

And this is bad, because?

$$$$$$$$

08-01-2016, 02:05 AM	#16
SeerAtlas Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 770	in one of the review youtubes, a guy compares it to the rx3 english version (honley or something) decides there's no issue the re is much better. also, there is a factory documentary on the development of the himalayan, the engine's innards look Massive! I am liking this thing more and more . one vid shows a guy trying tomuscle one around in the dirt/rock at very high altitude lol he can hardly stand up himself, but he picks one up. you are right, tho, black 400 is a lot off road, but not for an adv bike. even the small beemers are much more and this bike is built STRONG. __________________ Seer's First LAW-"FLY THE PLANE!", fail that, and nothing else matters. 12th Law- Consider what marvels you might do if only you had tomorrow to live over again. Third Law-When someone tells you some thing "Can't Be Done", what they're really saying is They can't do it!!14th Law-Just because something "IS", doesn't necessarily mean it SHOULD be.. Eighth Law-The only true personal security is anonymity.Ninth Law-Humans tend to learn very little when speaking.10th Law-Some lives ARE worth taking
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08-01-2016, 02:45 AM	#17
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	ĹENGINE: NC250 MAXIMUM POWER: 24.8 hp MAXIMUM TORQUE: 16.6 ft. lbs PISTON SWEPT VOLUME: 250cc LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 83.8" x 34.2" x 49.6". WHEELBASE: 55.1". FUEL CAPACITY: 4.2 Gallons. WEIGHT: 385 lbs. MAXIMUM LOAD: 330 lbs. MAXIMUM SPEED: 84 mph. COMPRESSION RATIO: 11.5:1 rx3 specs above So the advantage must lie in the torque produced from the 383cc (something) motor __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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08-01-2016, 09:50 AM	#18
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	I keep seeing this on my Twitter feed, and I really like the look of it. . . __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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08-01-2016, 03:16 PM	#19
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm a Royal Enfield owner for about 2 years now and I LOVE my bike. I'd like a chance to ride the 400 sometime. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-01-2016, 07:16 PM	#21
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I don't think I'll be tradign my DRZ anytime soon LOL. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-01-2016, 09:10 PM	#22
1cylinderwonder Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pismo Beach Posts: 387	Comparing apples to apples? CSC RX-3------------------------------R.E. Himalaya Weight. 385 lbs.-----------------401 lbs. H.P. 24.8.--------------------24.5 Torque. 16.6 ft.lbs.-------------24 ft.lbs. Lbs./H.P. 15.5--------------------16.3 So what do you want? More horsepower or more torque? Are you looking for top speed or off-road ability?
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08-02-2016, 12:09 PM	#23
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	For an off road bike its ALL about torque. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-30-2016, 08:49 PM	#25
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	would love to be able to get these in a crate like the hawks can be bought. save a few bucks, assemble myself. Price will be key.
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10-30-2016, 09:24 PM	#26
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Oh, these are much too special. They have to be assembled, adjusted calibrated etc,etc by the most highly trained north American specialists....Add on a couple thousand. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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10-30-2016, 09:42 PM	#27
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Not ticking my box. Awesome bike but I know they are going to go crazy on the price because of the r.e. prominence. Hawks, Storms and tt's will already climb telephone poles, will these 400cc r.e. do traffic at 24 hp? We ll see __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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10-31-2016, 01:24 AM	#28
1cylinderwonder Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pismo Beach Posts: 387	16 lbs. makes that much difference in performance? [QUOTE=1cylinderwonder;226932 CSC RX-3------------------R.E. Himalayan Weight. 385 lbs.-----------------401 lbs. H.P. 24.8.--------------------24.5 Torque. 16.6 ft.lbs.-------------24 ft.lbs. Lbs./H.P. 15.5--------------------16.3 [/QUOTE] 16 lbs. of extra weight, but 7 ft.lbs. more torque!
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