Is RE Himayalan a good choice for city conditions?

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DijendraNathMukherjee · Accepted Answer

Himalayan is an All-Rounder bike. If you are choosing only for City or you want to use it 30% and above ride for the city then, I would say a BIG NO. However, it doesn't mean, it can't be used in City. To understand in a better way please note this figure FOR HIGHWAYS- ( 90 points out of 100) BEST VERSATILE AND STABLE BIKE ( speed between 80km - 100km) for CRUISING & now with ABS it's the Best one can think. FOR OFFROAD - ( 100+/ 100)- I think no need of any explanation, after switchable ABS in BS6 models, nothing more one can ask.FOR CITY - (30/100) - For City you have use a second bike. If you don't have any option than you have live with cons1. Weight - Any bike with 200kg and Above weight is never easy to ride in cities on a regular basis. If you do so, your thighs, arms, shoulder will ache. So I believe having a Painless Bump and hip won't make you satisfied.2. 400. cc engine is not a matter of LUKE WARM thing, it will produce heat.3. Mobility - You definitely face an issue with parking most of the Time for sure as HIMALAYAN is a Long bike.

Shyam Gopi · Answer

I use it daily for office commutes. It's quite a breeze. Takes time getting used to the weak bite of the front brakes. Also, the clutch is quite hard. Switching to the slightly longer clutch cable of Classic 350 helps. But on broken tarmac, you will thank the suspension of this bike.

Shiva Panwar · Answer

I am riding bike in Delhi NCR and gurgon from last 3 Months . Bike just start heating sometimes in deadly traffic otherwise the bike is really good when it comes to city Ride. Weight distribution , torque and the bike is controllable in city .

Balaji S · Answer

Both tour and city commute go for it. If you want only for city commute then no. To be more precise, it can handle traffic, tight spaces(its tall but slim) , bad roads. but not heat, it cannot handle Chennai heat from march to june between 9:00 to 6:00 traffic. it will heat up like crazy. Petrol tank , seat all will be hot. It looks and behaves like a tourer, so daily commute will feel wierd.

Varun Puravankara · Answer

Depends. If you planning to ride in only city then the Himalayan is not for you. It is best suitable for off road and highways. City ride is OK but you will feel the heat from the 400cc engine.

Aaryan Vikram · Answer

Yes it's perfect in the city and also light on the clutch, Himalayan is my every day commute bike to work.

MAYANK SAHU · Answer

It's perfect in the city and also light on the clutch, Himalayan is my every day commute bike to work

Kirubakaran G · Answer

No for bumper to bumper traffic: because of tighter steering, heavy weight and poor heat management. For light traffic, it is Ok.

Kikkawa Vint · Answer

Not 100% suitable, you're left arm starts to ache in traffic conditions due to heavy clutch.

Rishi Mukherjee · Answer

Buddy please try the long clutch wire of classic 500 it may solve your hard clutch issue.

Noel Keeley · Answer

I agree, use mine to commute into London uk every day. aprox 30 miles round trip.

Sachin Deshpande · Answer

It heats up a lot in city and gives very less mileage in the city.

Debjit · Answer

Yes.. when you get used to its breaking system and weight

HarpreetSingh · Answer

No its not the perfect bike for city nor better for daily commuting.

Habibulla M · Answer

Absolutely fine for a city drive. Very easy to handle.

Abhishek Ameta · Answer

Yes...if you ride by rules & avoid close cutting

Subhamoy Chakraborty · Answer

It's a very comfortable bike to ride and maneuver.

Matt K · Answer

It's a nimble bike... Even though it's heavy.. No discomfort

Shaswat Pradhan · Answer

No, basically this is not for city ride

Sanjib Roy · Answer

It's not exactly. For long ride or off roading Himalayan is awsome but if you only ride in city conditions don't go for it.

Kikkawa Vint · Answer

Will it void the warranty ?

Vikramvallabhineni · Answer

No , its only for highways

Franklin Joe · Answer

No Himalayan is All-rounder Bike

Ajai Ajai · Answer

It is an touring bike

Govind Gopan · Answer

Yes... It is good

Dhamotharan Venkat · Answer

As good as any other bike.

Dhruva Kumar · Answer

No don't take

ASWIN T · Answer

Ok. but mileage is less

VRD · Answer

Yes why not

Anzil Naba · Answer

Yes its good

Mihir Ketkar · Answer

Adequate

Tejas Bhosale · Answer

No 😅

ChandanSarma · Answer

Nopes

Virajpanchal · Answer

Yes

Yash Patil · Answer

Yes

Shivam Kumar · Answer

Yez

Rishi Mukherjee · Answer

Yes

Saurav Dey · Answer

Yes

Vipin Kumar · Answer

No

Ajai Ajai · Answer

No

Vikhyat Rao · Answer

No

Royel King · Answer

Not exactly. But if u want a bike for long distance Himalayan is the perfect choice

SushantSood · Answer

Yes ofcouse its simply awesome machine

owldmonk · Answer

No. Bumper to bumper traffic scooty is the best option or low capacity bike.

Santhosh Balaji · Answer

No

Abbas Fancywala · Answer

Yep bro i m drive daily in city since 1 year

David Jeba · Answer

NO, Go for Jawa or RE thundribrid

Aggarwal Ankur · Answer

No but thunderbird is best

Abbas Fancywala · Answer

Definatly comfarteble

Shrinidhi Shetty · Answer

Yes i do use it

Joy Ghosh · Answer

No ..not really

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