its glossI’d like to see the grey bike, with the red flashes. I am not sure if it’s matt or gloss?
2024 Himalayan 450
- Thread starter Arsey
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So who’s actually bit the bullet, made progress, tested the water and ordered one ? 
its gloss
Thank you.
(RIP) Mark H
Formerly known as Easyrider5258 (Mark)
Captured the first one I have seen as a roadside photographer last Sunday, it looked good on the road, sounded nice, a contender should I need to downsize for sure
MH2404-6455 by Mark Handley, on Flickr
MH2404-6455 by Mark Handley, on Flickr
Captured the first one I have seen as a roadside photographer last Sunday, it looked good on the road, sounded nice, a contender should I need to downsize for sure
Looks nice apart from that carbuncle on the side of the tank & front light
It is for holding a strap-on or two, where else would you affix it to?Looks nice apart from that carbuncle on the side of the tank & front light
Interesting colour scheme, especially the seat. Is that the Slate Himalayan Salt?
On another note, I'm told by the dealer I'm likely to buy from, that there will be no TL models until later this year?
yes Himalayan salt comes with flashes of colour on the wheels too. personally I wouldn't wait for the tubeless as im guessing they will be available to buy separately for a fair price if their other spares prices are anything to go by . its a great bike for sureInteresting colour scheme, especially the seat. Is that the Slate Himalayan Salt?
On another note, I'm told by the dealer I'm likely to buy from, that there will be no TL models until later this year?
Was it the light in the pic or did the seat have a contrasting panel down the middle?yes Himalayan salt comes with flashes of colour on the wheels too. personally I wouldn't wait for the tubeless as im guessing they will be available to buy separately for a fair price if their other spares prices are anything to go by . its a great bike for sure
Let's hope it's not a true representation of Himalayan salt as you might find yourself fighting off any local live stock trying to lick the pink bits on your bike..
yes it does
Thanks. That's very helpful. 
Why is there a bloke standing in the corner with no trousers on? The "stealer" can't be that bad at least he's still got the shirt on his back.
Deposit paid. Maybe pick up end of next week. 
Waldspirale2
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Thanks Arsey for an excellent review. I also thought the side-stand lean was a bit extreme. Talked to the dealer (here in De, Nauheim) and he confirmed many such opinions from test rides. I wrote to RE. They are looking into it.
I was deeply sceptical about the brake light integration into the indicators. After following my buddy test riding the 450 here on a sunny day, I would agree its a non-issue. The rear, stop lights and indicators (turn signals) are all way brighter and easy to spot than on many other normal bikes that we passed.
I was deeply sceptical about the brake light integration into the indicators. After following my buddy test riding the 450 here on a sunny day, I would agree its a non-issue. The rear, stop lights and indicators (turn signals) are all way brighter and easy to spot than on many other normal bikes that we passed.
Do these fit on the Himmy 450 front crash bars ?
Deposit paid. Maybe pick up end of next week.
Those that’s 2 of us then. What colour ? Himalayan salt ?
Mines not due till November ish.
Anybody else ordered one ?
I am in the process of talking to the dealership.
Black / yellow one, with tubed wheels. Might yet switch to a grey one, with tubed wheels.
Yes. I'm now a ...
It was a cancelled order. The purchaser changed to a black/gold. I rather like the gloss grey. Nor am I that fussed about TL tyres. I never had a puncture on my 411 and in fact the only puncure I've ever had (in >50 years of riding) was on my 12RT which had ...
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We filmed the Himi 450 last week but the footage didnt work out so just been again this morning and took it out again
Had a bit more time and was able to concentrate more on the Bike than stressing over filming (a day of it is quite intense)
What a cracking machine this is, it should be in the running for bike of the year, it is everything you need for modern road condidtions (the old Himi wasnt) I even saw 90 on the clock at one point (on the private road I have access to)
Handling is brilliant, power is totally sufficiant and plenty for a bit of fun, fit and finish top notch
Only bit I found a bit lacking was the front brake (but not seriously so)
Our video will be out soon will post here
Had a bit more time and was able to concentrate more on the Bike than stressing over filming (a day of it is quite intense)
What a cracking machine this is, it should be in the running for bike of the year, it is everything you need for modern road condidtions (the old Himi wasnt) I even saw 90 on the clock at one point (on the private road I have access to)
Handling is brilliant, power is totally sufficiant and plenty for a bit of fun, fit and finish top notch
Only bit I found a bit lacking was the front brake (but not seriously so)
Our video will be out soon will post here
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