Everide...The RE Himalayn this time

Sullybiker · 09-25-2018, 06:28 PM

Everybody on Chinariders very likely knows Everide's controversial RX3 review. Everything has been said about that so I'll not add anything further.

Here is his review of a new Royal Enfield Himalayan:

It's an interesting contrast, because he's very positive about it. I am a little pissed off he isn't as hard on it as he was the RX3, but c'est la vie. Some thoughts:

The bike is an interesting comparison the the RX3, though it is more expensive.
Build quality is an unknown.
Everide seems to think it has genuine off-road chops, and he is not the only reviewer to say this; Nathan Millward is also very keen on it.
- The long travel suspension is basic but appears to work well.
- The 411cc under-square engine is the same hp as the RX3 but obviously the emphasis is on low-down torque.
It does look good; I like the styling. Reminds me of an old BMW.
Everide states it is in fact slower than the RX3 on the open road, but he's much less snide in making the observation.

What do my CR friends think?

09-25-2018, 06:28 PM	#1
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	Everide...The RE Himalayn this time Everybody on Chinariders very likely knows Everide's controversial RX3 review. Everything has been said about that so I'll not add anything further. Here is his review of a new Royal Enfield Himalayan: It's an interesting contrast, because he's very positive about it. I am a little pissed off he isn't as hard on it as he was the RX3, but c'est la vie. Some thoughts: The bike is an interesting comparison the the RX3, though it is more expensive. Build quality is an unknown. Everide seems to think it has genuine off-road chops, and he is not the only reviewer to say this; Nathan Millward is also very keen on it. The long travel suspension is basic but appears to work well. The 411cc under-square engine is the same hp as the RX3 but obviously the emphasis is on low-down torque. It does look good; I like the styling. Reminds me of an old BMW. Everide states it is in fact slower than the RX3 on the open road, but he's much less snide in making the observation. What do my CR friends think?
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