Here is mine parked up
2024 Himalayan 450
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Sometimes going OEM can be the best choice it seems?
Taking the Yamaha now, aren't you? Not so good for off-roading, I'd have thought. At least you'll be off that "pissy little island".
Just jumping in here. My mate has a 790 duke.
He keeps making Himalayan type noises.
We talk a lot while riding, about how all bikes have compromises.
The 790 duke is almost a top trumps bike.
It’s a tough act to follow. Very little out there that can compete on weight, power, price, fuel economy etc.
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He keeps making Himalayan type noises.
We talk a lot while riding, about how all bikes have compromises.
The 790 duke is almost a top trumps bike.
It’s a tough act to follow. Very little out there that can compete on weight, power, price, fuel economy etc.
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But it’s a totally different category of bike.
Having owned both , I’d take the Himalayan over the Duke even if they were the same price .
Interesting Pricing $5799(I know in the states goods are advertised pre taxes) is £4,400 sterling at todays exchange rate and the CF moto 450 is $6400 in the states (Import taxes on goods from China??). Which reverses the price differential compared to Europe. I would imagine that this will have a big influence on which is the more successful bike in the US. Looks like KTM is on the way out and the big manufacturers are struggling to sell big bikes. It will be interesting to see how (if?) the big japanese and european manufacturers respond. I think that a lot of people have realised that bikes like the the BMW1300GSA are preposterous in just about every way.
And, having ridden both, I'd take the Duke even though it is more expensive. Good thing we're not all the same.
Nearly 4k miles now. Still enjoying it and have yet to find a fault.
I also saw my first Triumph 400 in the flesh yesterday. Nice looking bike but in a totally different category. I just can't see it being a viable tourer. Unlike the Himmie.
I also saw my first Triumph 400 in the flesh yesterday. Nice looking bike but in a totally different category. I just can't see it being a viable tourer. Unlike the Himmie.
Totally agreed. Plus the OE suspension on the Triumph is crap, like most Triumphs.
Which is pretty standard for any bike
If I understand correctly, in the US they always quote a price without on the road fees, taxes etc as these vary wildly state to state. This gives the impression that the bike is significantly cheaper there.
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Agreed.
For example, I think Ian at Big Rock Moto on YouTube paid a total $32000 for his 1300GS !
Thanks for that. I'd not watched it until today but it's totally in line with my own views. I came back from the IoM yesterday and the bike sat comfortably at 65-70 on the M6/74 but really came into it's own on the 701. It's a smaller capacity adventure bike which, in the hands of a non expert rider, can do motorways, non motorways AND still go off road. You really can't say that about the very big adventure bikes such as the BMWs or Super Tens.
On the 701 ? You’ve lost me there
Possibly the A701 from Dumfries to Edinburgh? Or the B701 which is an Edinburgh ring road?
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