Opinions please would you buy a new Enfield Himalayan or spend the same money on secondhand BMW f650gs/xtz 660 .
Opinions please would you buy a new Enfield Himalayan or spend the same money on secondhand BMW f650gs/xtz 660 .
I hear that the new 650 twin motor will be in a new Himalayan very soon. Should make it much more usable.
TBH idon't think that will happen as it's too big a lump to get into that frame but, i suppose there
may be a completely new bike; that's not going to happen soon though i reckon. If they did bring
a new one out with the twin in it i don't think i would want to change as the twin would be quite
a bit heavier (and more expensive) and it's the lighter weight, lower seat hight and price that
attracted me to the Himalayan. As far as the "useable" thing goes, the Himalayan is well useable
as it is and is getting into all areas of the world with a variety of riders very succesfully.
A bigger engine will of course improve the on road performance i have to agree and that's not
to be sniffed at but, in the end with the way speed limits are being rigerously policed (to raise revenue)
all over the world these days and limits being so low a bike that can keep 50 to 60 mph. comfortably
all day is, in effect, all that's necessary and can help keep you out of trouble.
Oh. yes, in addition to everything else, 70 to 80 mpg. is a bonus