Greetings everyone from the Bel Paese

[Shere Khan]

It's a while I've been reading the forum to improve my knowledge. In the end I decided to subscribe and participate to discussions.

I'm almost 35 and I have had many bikes now: sportbikes I raced on track, big adv bikes I took offroad and heavy cruisers I've been crushing miles with.

I grow tired of all this: tired of having valuable motorcycles that catch the eyes of both enthusiasts and thieves, tired of having motorcycle requiring expensive parts and not cheap to maintain, tired of travelling around with motorcycles too fast and / or too heavy, tired of finding myself stuck offroad with adv bikes fighting against me.

I think the Himalayan is a jack of all trades if you don't have big expectations. That's the way it can genuinely surprise you.

I am kind of an outdoorsman. I was born and raised in a farm in the countryside sorrounding the Alps, but had to move to a big city due to work. As soon as I can, I love to escape the city to take wildlife photos, hunt, camp or just read a book on my portable hammock.

So that's it I think, but if you have further question don't hesitate asking.

 

[Alan F.]

Welcome from Boston

 

[BonesNZ]

Welcome from KiwiLand.

 

[adFinesMundi]

Seems like RE's offerings, specifically the Himalayan in your case is the best presciption for riders who've grown tired of suffering the maladies you described.
Welcome to the Forum and may you enjoy a swift and complete recovery.

 

[old hairy git]

Hi and Welcome from the U.K......A lot of us 'older gentlemen' (and ladies) have had all sorts of bikes over the years and have come to similar conclusions as yourself....Get into RE ....slow down a bit and enjoy the view....welcome to the forum.....ENJOY your bike

 

[smilespergallon]

Welcome to the forum.

The more I read your post, the more I think you're on the right track. The Himalayan is a nimble, capable ride both on and off the road, and certainly less desirable to thieves than the bigger and more expensive bikes.

 

[Eatmore Mudd]

Benvenuti e salve from a Himalayan rider near Seattle, usa. You have made a good choice.

My Himalayan truly is:
The Gerber Multi-tool of motorcycles.
The Jeep CJ or Land Rover of two wheelers.
It has "soul".
It takes me and my things....everywhere.
It never fails to make me smile.

 

[kballowe]

Welcome.

 

[Woodstock]

It's a while I've been reading the forum to improve my knowledge. In the end I decided to subscribe and participate to discussions.

I'm almost 35 and I have had many bikes now: sportbikes I raced on track, big adv bikes I took offroad and heavy cruisers I've been crushing miles with.

I grow tired of all this: tired of having valuable motorcycles that catch the eyes of both enthusiasts and thieves, tired of having motorcycle requiring expensive parts and not cheap to maintain, tired of travelling around with motorcycles too fast and / or too heavy, tired of finding myself stuck offroad with adv bikes fighting against me.

I think the Himalayan is a jack of all trades if you don't have big expectations. That's the way it can genuinely surprise you.

I am kind of an outdoorsman. I was born and raised in a farm in the countryside sorrounding the Alps, but had to move to a big city due to work. As soon as I can, I love to escape the city to take wildlife photos, hunt, camp or just read a book on my portable hammock.

So that's it I think, but if you have further question don't hesitate asking.

Pica are always appreciated.

 

[jadorff]

welcome to the forum

 

[Shere Khan]

Pica are always appreciated.

Sure, I'll be back next time the Himy makes its way outta the garage. I've been adding some accessories recently so I don't have any updated picture on my phone yet.

Benvenuti e salve from a Himalayan rider near Seattle, usa. You have made a good choice.

My Himalayan truly is:
The Gerber Multi-tool of motorcycles.
The Jeep CJ or Land Rover of two wheelers.
It has "soul".
It takes me and my things....everywhere.
It never fails to make me smile.

Kudos for your italian greetings, appreciated! I also own a Jeep Renegade, unfortunately not the legendary CJ but the lame SUV instead.
But the Himalayan is somewhat cheaper and less refined, it reminds me more of my grandpa's '89 Fiat Panda 4x4 Sisley: can't tell why, but anywhere 50-100K dollars machines go... that thing climbs too.

 

[Eatmore Mudd]

Sure, I'll be back next time the Himy makes its way outta the garage. I've been adding some accessories recently so I don't have any updated picture on my phone yet.


Kudos for your italian greetings, appreciated! I also own a Jeep Renegade, unfortunately not the legendary CJ but the lame SUV instead.
But the Himalayan is somewhat cheaper and less refined, it reminds me more of my grandpa's '89 Fiat Panda 4x4 Sisley: can't tell why, but anywhere 50-100K dollars machines go... that thing climbs too.

My dear friend in France drives a Panda.

I cry because we did not get them here.

At least I can have this.

 

[Shere Khan]

Nice '80s? Cherokee you got there. Is that manual or automatic transmission?

Nowadays the first gen 4x4 Panda has grown up to become sort of a cult item or pop icon whatsoever within a niche of aficionados. Of course the prices have skyrocketed as well. It lacks differential block system, but being less than 800kg it can crawl up easily so long as most wheels are kept on the ground.

Cool fact: when Fiat decided to turn his city car into an offroader, they asked the austrian Steyr-Daimler-Puch to do the magic. It's the same company making armored vehicles and military trucks since WWII, also popular rifles such as Mannlicher–Schönauer and Steyr AUG.



I wonder if something similar will happen also with the first gen Himalayan in the future, being the second gen a way more modern and refined machine. Almost a different bike to my eyes. I expect Royal Enfield to keep up this innovation process with future models to compete with ultramodern and cheap chinese bike as the CF Moto 450