2024 Himalayan 450

[ChasF]

Besides, how many riders take a pillion?

Funny you should say that - we were out last week (schools have gone back, not that it affects us) and noticed that there were a lot of bikes out, mostly well loaded, and almost all 2 up. A lot were looking uncomfortable squeezed onto sports bikes with rucksacks.

 

[Wapping]

A lot were looking uncomfortable squeezed onto sports bikes

A lot here look uncomfortable, squeezed into their Rukka suits, sweating when the mercury rises above 18C.

 

[gspod]

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I’ve got the TKC70 Rocks rear and that’s exactly what we rode in the Picos, with some of the trails having loose rocks and stones.
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I’ve had the Rocks on the rear and found it to be an excellent all round tyre - unfortunately I can’t get the mileage I want out of it but for anyone that doesn’t do that many miles or has the money I would highly recommend it.

 

[gspod]

I’ve seen/read some reports about the 450 engine making riders legs hot - any one any experience of this?
Thanks

 

[Posh Pete]

I’ve seen/read some reports about the 450 engine making riders legs hot - any one any experience of this?
Thanks

I now have 4k miles on mine and this has not been an issue. On a couple of warm-ish days (there aint been many this summer!) my right big toe and calf have felt a bit of heat from the pipe and cat and I've had to move my leg a tad but nothing to really worry about.

 

[gspod]

I now have 4k miles on mine and this has not been an issue. On a couple of warm-ish days (there aint been many this summer!) my right big toe and calf have felt a bit of heat from the pipe and cat and I've had to move my leg a tad but nothing to really worry about.

Thanks

 

[ZED 1000]

Spur of the moment decision I found myself with a free morning on Friday called our local dealer to see if he had a demo bike available, 45 minutes later I’m on the road. I must admit I wasn’t expecting much, but have to say I was very surprised with the whole package nothing to really complain about the bike happily rolled along at 70 with a bit of reserve power available, I did push it up to an indicated 90 still felt confidently stable. I found the bike happy to make quick off the line progress skip shifting 1st 3rd 5th 6th. Weight wise it’s a well balanced bike which hides its weight well, comfort wise for me I’d be looking at fitting bar risers and a bigger screen. At this price with this level of equipment I’m sure if RE can get the message out to guys who would not normally consider RE and get guys out trying demo bikes they should sell big numbers. I liked it.

 

[gspod]

Interesting review

 

[Posh Pete]

600km days!

Interesting review

Great review. I cannot disagree.

 

[Anthony Byrne]

I’ve avoided the thread as much as possible because I knew this would happen ……. I’ll get my wallet

Is there an obvious choice between tubed or tubless ?

 

[Wapping]

Is there an obvious choice between tubed or tubless ?

One you can repair a puncture on the roadside with a plug. The other you can’t.

Now work out how frequently or (more accurately) infrequently, you have a puncture.

 

[Anthony Byrne]

I did ask for that didn’t I , i should have been more specific.

Has anyone had issues losing air from the tubless set up whilst off road?

 

[Arsey]

I did ask for that didn’t I , i should have been more specific.

Has anyone had issues losing air from the tubless set up whilst off road?

Nope . Faultless .


Get tubeless . Don’t be like Wapping , wishing you’d waited

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Having had an on-road puncture on a ktm with tubed tyres not that long since, its put me off, stuck in Burnley on a Sunday is not fun. AA breakdown said they couldn't do anything to fix it (plug it) with it being tubed and the dealers were shutting at 4pm so it was a rush job to ride to the nearest dealer with a flat front tyre, stopping at intervals to try stick some more air in. Lesson learned, the standard KTM breakdown cover is crap.

 

[richh]

If you're going to ride a bike, have a provision / know how to repair a flat, whether you're riding tubed or tubeless. Just my opinion.

 

[Si Yates]

Seems them Himmys are popular these days, I camped at a cracking pub a few weeks ago on a Fri the landlord had a few of his Brummie mates out for a Saturday 80 mile ish off road run on the Saturday most riding Himmys as per photo.
If you fancy a trip out I'm sure he'd welcome the trade & provide advice on routes, keeping a small country pub going ain't easy these days & with a landlord being a biker himself has to be a good thing plus his beer & grub was tiptop. He can accommodate about 6 to 8 tents plus has a bunkhouse.

Dolau Inn - Mochdre, Powys | Rural pub with food menu, bunkhouse and camping accommodation in Mid Wales

Historic 19th century pub located in Mochdre, Powys, Wales. Food Menu, Dog & Biker friendly, Bunkhouse and Camping Accommodation in Mid Wales

www.dolauinn.co.uk

Just outside Newton

Just a thought if your bored (and incase you're wondering if I'm pitching for a mate absolutely not I just found the place on the net)

 

[Eastmidsbiker]

RE: Tubes or Tubeless

Tubeless is generally easier, and relatively easy to repair a puncture with one of the many methods (strings/plugs) and carry a compressor or way of inflating the tyre, almost foolproof. The issue with tubeless is if the tyre is torn you are pretty stuffed. This happened on a group ride where a bit of slate cut through the carcass of the tyre someone riding around Claerwen reservoir in wales The only way to recover him was to tow him, very slowly. I guess a tube could have been used inside the tubeless tyre, once the valve has been removed as an alternative.

If you have tubes, then you can always stop, take off the wheel and tyre and put a new tube in (with the right tools/skills). Overlanders will probably prefer tubes, but I'm simple and happy with the risk/reward tradeoff of tubeless. Also, I put a rear 'Dakar' version of the tyres I use off road on my tyre so the carcass is stiffer and harder wearing, and no punctures so far.

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Fuzzy is on 11,000 miles in 6 weeks. Bit of a walk around review of the bike.

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

If you're going to ride a bike, have a provision / know how to repair a flat, whether you're riding tubed or tubeless. Just my opinion.

tricky on a bike with only a stand stand though, without a few spare bricks to hand.

 

[gspod]

Anyone know if there’s a tall seat available?
Thanks