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As release of the 750 draws closer…

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To pull this subforum back on topic I thought I’d do a quick search if there’s any actual news in between AI-spewn imagery and loose gossip.

It seems there will be cryuse control on the 750, either standard or as an option:

https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/cars...yan-750-has-several-firsts-2990585-2026-09-09

The prototype also has adjusatble front preload, but it looks a little home brewn so I’m not sure it will make it on the bike like that. We’ll see I suppose ;)
 
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Bali Guy said:
Six Himalayan 750s have been found in a wrecking yard in Leicestershire, UK.

The RE Design Centre is in Leicestershire.

What a waste!
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It's sad, but pre-production bikes aren't generally legal to sell (or ride after the testing is done), due to emissions, safety equipment, prototype parts, etc. One or two may have been saved for museum display (like the pre-production Harley "Nova" bikes that were hidden away for something like twenty years while the company denied the liquid-cooled V-4 had ever made it off the drawing board), but it's pretty standard that after testing is completed the pre-production bikes are destroyed.

In all fairness, other than the historic value, you probably wouldn't want a pre-production bike anyway. They're often pretty rough around the edges and flogged pretty hard by the time they're destroyed.
 
Javito1968 said:
Hasn't anyone taken them yet?
In Spain, they don't last even 5 minutes on the street.

That exhaust would look great on my Scram.
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The scrapyard which had them in will have to prove to RE that they have been destroyed - nothing at all can be removed from them (unless I assume it is by RE themselves and this is documented). The UK has strict laws surrounding things like this.
If not properly documented, it will be the scrapyard and RE who face a form of punishment, so it is in both of their interests to ensure it is done properly.
 
Andy M said:
The scrapyard which had them in will have to prove to RE that they have been destroyed - nothing at all can be removed from them (unless I assume it is by RE themselves and this is documented). The UK has strict laws surrounding things like this.
If not properly documented, it will be the scrapyard and RE who face a form of punishment, so it is in both of their interests to ensure it is done properly.
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They would probably be written down to zero for tax purposes , so the accountants would want to see them destroyed too!
Had one sit and watch when we crushed 22,000 + wooden barrels when Scottish Brewers changed over to metal kegs!
 
Looking at UK prices the 450 Himi is at 5799GBP and the 650 Bear at 6899GBP. Yeah, the 750 Himi could well go for 8000GBP, but at that price point would still be:

- 2000GBP cheaper than a Transalp 750;
- 1500GBP cheaper than a V-Strom800RE (the street-oriented, cast wheel version);
- 2000GBP cheaper than a KTM 790 ADV;

Sure those are all more powerful. But that's the thing here: I think RE are stepping into a gap in the market as many manufacturers seem to focus on either an A2-limit bike i.e. below 35kW or bikes with power figures well above that. I think there are plenty of people looking for the roomy seating position, comfort options and a tad more power and usability than a 400-450cc powertrain can offer for long tours, but certainly don't expect 90bhp+ power figures even if the bike weighs 230kg. And then there's RE's staple retro look and feel - it's a distinct choice and alternatives are few. A Ducati DesertX is in a manner of speaking retro, but they are clearly targeting different people and budgets 😅
 
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Yes, the DesertX is a very desirable bike but unfortunately also very expensive. Even if I could afford one with my hard-earned money, I just couldn't bring myself to take it off-road and risk wrecking it.

Judging from the latest spy shots, in my opinion, the Himi 750 is going to be a very good looking bike with a distinctive style.
 
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