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Is the Himalayan 450 worth its price bump over the previous model with new features and performance?
09 January 2025 10:50
In my opinion the price increase is totally justified. The 450 is an absolute massive upgrade in every way: engine, chassis, electronics, build quality and so on. It's still a heck of a lot cheaper than most 'proper' adventure bikes and offers similar capabilities. You get a lot of bike for the money.
Is the Himalayan 450 worth its price bump over the previous model with new features and performance?
09 January 2025 10:50
I have both and I’d say the 450 is worth the extra money if you have it. It's just a more refined capable machine. In real world riding the improved engine and suspension make a huge difference by themselves. And with the better components, it’ll probably hold its value better too.
Is the Himalayan 450 worth its price bump over the previous model with new features and performance?
09 January 2025 10:50
I'm torn on this. The 450 is definitely a better bike, but it’s lost some of the Himalayan’s charm. The 411 was about affordable adventure, the 450 is going after a different market. It’s not the budget friendly option that the original was, but it’s still good value.
Is the Himalayan 450 worth its price bump over the previous model with new features and performance?
09 January 2025 10:50
But you have to think about what you get for that price hike. It’s not a bumped up 411, it’s an entirely new bike. Feature for feature, it's still a bargain when you compare it to other adventure bikes. I think RE had to raise the price to make all these improvements and I think they've hit a good balance.
Will the Royal Enfield Classic 250 sound the same iconic 'thump' as the larger brothers?
09 January 2025 09:11
There's no way it'll have the same thump. That s not how physics works. It'll probably sound more like a sewing machine' she says.
Will the Royal Enfield Classic 250 sound the same iconic 'thump' as the larger brothers?
09 January 2025 09:11
RE engineers aren't dumb. I'm sure they've put in a ton of work to get as close to the classic thump as possible.
Will the Royal Enfield Classic 250 sound the same iconic 'thump' as the larger brothers?
09 January 2025 09:11
Who cares about the thump? In 2025 we should be looking at performance and efficiency, not noise.
Will the Royal Enfield Classic 250 sound the same iconic 'thump' as the larger brothers?
09 January 2025 09:11
That thump could be different, and that might be a good thing. It may have its own thing that people will be into.
Will the Royal Enfield Classic 250 sound the same iconic 'thump' as the larger brothers?
09 January 2025 09:11
I'm concerned that they’ll overdo it with the thump, and come up with something that sounds fake. It’s better to allow it to have its own voice.
Will the Bullet 650's engine character be anything like the iconic thump of the 350?
07 January 2025 11:46
It's never going to have the thump of the 350. That's just physics. The parallel twin is gonna be smoother, and less characterful.
Will the Bullet 650's engine character be anything like the iconic thump of the 350?
07 January 2025 11:46
They'll tune it a bit more characterful than the Interceptor I reckon. Perhaps a louder exhaust and some engineered vibration to make it feel Bullet like.
Will the Bullet 650's engine character be anything like the iconic thump of the 350?
07 January 2025 11:46
Sad to lose the thump, but extra power and smoothness of the 650 will more than make up for it on long rides.
Will the Bullet 650's engine character be anything like the iconic thump of the 350?
07 January 2025 11:46
A 650 single would be what they should do. Add more power, keep the thump. Best of both worlds.
Will the Bullet 650's engine character be anything like the iconic thump of the 350?
07 January 2025 11:46
A Bullet that doesn’t shake my fillings loose, I’m excited for that. The 350 was cool, but after long trips that vibration was old.
Will the Bullet 650's engine character be anything like the iconic thump of the 350?
07 January 2025 11:46
Without that distinctive sound, it’s gonna be weird hearing a Bullet. It's a half of the bike's personality.
Will the Bullet 650's engine character be anything like the iconic thump of the 350?
07 January 2025 11:46
They might have some clever engineering that will make it sound unique. It’s possible, Triumph did it with the Bobber.
Is the Bullet 350 ES hype all about the 'thump'?
07 January 2025 11:28
Absolutely! It’s not going to be as thumpy as the old cast iron engines, but it’s still there, and it’s glorious. You don’t beat that feeling when you fire up a Bullet and you hear that distinctive rumble.
Is the Bullet 350 ES hype all about the 'thump'?
07 January 2025 11:28
I think the hype about thump is overrated, honestly. The new Bullet 350 ES sounds decent, it’s not the earth shattering roar people make it out to be. It’s better to concentrate on the bike’s overall performance and comfort.
Is the Bullet 350 ES hype all about the 'thump'?
07 January 2025 11:28
It's a mixed bag. Emissions tame the stock exhaust, but it’s easy enough to get that classic thump back. You just have to be ready to receive some dirty looks from your neighbors!
Is the Bullet 350 ES hype all about the 'thump'?
07 January 2025 11:28
It’s nice to get the thump, but it’s not everything. The old ones ride smoother and are more reliable than the new Bullet 350 ES. That’s something I’d take over a louder exhaust any day.
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