Very neat.
I’m using a G310gs for bimbling around the local lanes with grass up the middle. It thrives on being worked tops out around 80mph
all at 79 mpg.
The Rt is for longer touring routes.
I was considering an Himalayan the 310 is a superb alternative and is slowly acquiring rally raid parts. It will keep up with motorway speeds 60 being more comfortable.
Completely agree of the two the G310GS is better. 10BHP more power, 6 speed rather than 5. Proper sized wheels with all the tyre choices. Roomier as well with a good seat height.
You’ve got more shit on that for a weekend away than Itchy Boots took around the world
Coming up to 2 years ownership of my Himalayan and still loving it.
For me, apart from the low seat hight as standard, it's the long stroke engine that stands it apart from it's competitors as it makes the bike more enjoyable (for me) to ride and,
that's what i was looking for when looking for a smaller, lighter stablemate to the GS. Admittedly at 5k miles (ish) it's not had loads of use but neither has the GS this year.
The Enfield is my go to bike for most things these days which is aided by living in North Wales so i have all the tasty lanes and roads on my doorstep so, no big dual
carriageway/motorway mileages to cover to get to them. That isn't to say the Himmy wont tackle those as it will, (unless battling a strong headwind, loaded up) by
happily maintaining 65/70 but, it's really happy speed is in the 50 to 60 range where it is really pleasant to ride which of course, makes it perfect for the NSL back lanes.
Just the other week i did a 1400 mile trip up to Scotland for which i used the GS and loved it; that is why i have two bikes, i have a choice. Tbh. if i hadn't have been
travelling in the company of another GS rider i would definitely have considered using the Himmy.
Was back from Scotland last Wednesday, Saturday i was off for a wee spot of camping and guess which bike accompanied me, correct
Edit; Just to say that even with that lot on i could still sit in my usual riding position and have my back clear of the Lomos.
The suspension by the way, copes with that lot plus a 13st. rider very well making it easy to (in IAM speak), "make progress"
She wasn't camping
That's good to read ... ticks a lot of boxes for me, as next year I'll be looking for a second bike to supplement my R1150GS for the reasons you cite.
I've narrowed it down to a RE Himalayan or a Honda CRF250L Rallye. My local RE dealership told me that Himalayans are becoming scarce as the RE factory is Covid-closed, plus there is a new emissions standard for which they are non-complaint, so there is a fuelling mod in the pipeline ....?? Thanks for your post Tony
I believe she is actually, see last video
I believe she is actually, see last video
Coming up to 2 years ownership of my Himalayan and still loving it.
For me, apart from the low seat hight as standard, it's the long stroke engine that stands it apart from it's competitors as it makes the bike more enjoyable (for me) to ride and,
that's what i was looking for when looking for a smaller, lighter stablemate to the GS. Admittedly at 5k miles (ish) it's not had loads of use but neither has the GS this year.
The Enfield is my go to bike for most things these days which is aided by living in North Wales so i have all the tasty lanes and roads on my doorstep so, no big dual
carriageway/motorway mileages to cover to get to them. That isn't to say the Himmy wont tackle those as it will, (unless battling a strong headwind, loaded up) by
happily maintaining 65/70 but, it's really happy speed is in the 50 to 60 range where it is really pleasant to ride which of course, makes it perfect for the NSL back lanes.
Just the other week i did a 1400 mile trip up to Scotland for which i used the GS and loved it; that is why i have two bikes, i have a choice. Tbh. if i hadn't have been
travelling in the company of another GS rider i would definitely have considered using the Himmy.
Was back from Scotland last Wednesday, Saturday i was off for a wee spot of camping and guess which bike accompanied me, correct
Edit; Just to say that even with that lot on i could still sit in my usual riding position and have my back clear of the Lomos.
The suspension by the way, copes with that lot plus a 13st. rider very well making it easy to (in IAM speak), "make progress"
I agree with all you say there. im trying to just stick with the Himalayan and my 990 adv .they really are chalk and cheese but I like that. im taking it for its 1st service tomorrow and and couple of little things that have popped up.
your panniers looks close to the exhaust are the heat proof ?