Not-so-obvious things about the Himalayan 450 after 2 hours of riding

The TFT with basic information is really great but do not expect it to be working on all the navigation and other fancy tricks flawlessly.

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Had an interesting day yesterday, spent 2+ hours on the saddle and rode close to 60 kms in Bangalore with a mix of dense traffic and a few open stretches with a pillion. Few observations which are not so obvious on the internet yet.

This bike was ridden 600+ kms and had been serviced. They got a software update as well.

Bad things first:

• The machine certainly vibes and there is a considerable buzz below 3~3.5k rpm.
• The eco mode should be called limp mode best to be used on highways where you cruise at low speeds and do not anticipate aggressive overtakes.
• I wouldn’t turn ABS off unless I have spent a considerable amount of time on this machine.
• Brakes are really sharp and the ABS is not that intrusive if you figure out how the bike brakes without ABS.
• Fit and finish for the price at few spots are not acceptable.
• The fan turns on quickly in the city and will be on 90% of the time which is acceptable, the blow from the radiator will get you on your shins certainly post 30 minutes. Short rides shouldn’t be an issue around the city.
• The toggle button will fall out first on this bike, not tactile no feedback just a pain to use it, especially with gloves on.
• The TFT with basic information is really great, do not expect it to be working on all the navigation and other fancy tricks flawlessly. Couldn’t connect my iPhone.

Coming to the good parts:

• Power band surge has oodles of torque and the bike just goes!
• Enough space with a pillion, best bike so far where my other half did not complain on the saddle in the city traffic.
• TFT with basic odo looks amazing, great readability and can’t think of a better odo in the market right now.
• Sounds sweet when revved and it’s addictive.
• Big bike feels and the extended wheelbase helps.
• Suspension is great, firmer than the previous iteration but gets the job done in a great way!
• Plethora of options to customise.

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