The Himalayan seems to be a little bit sensitive topic
Many persons have strong opinions about them.
Especially those that have never ride one, only read the spec sheets.
They claim that it is an under powered and over weight bike of Indian low quality.
And since it is cheap, it has to be bad.... logic
But... the persons that are using them, claim that it is a very good
travel bike.
=> Listen to people that have actually used them.
And take one for a test ride.
They have a good second hand value.
So if you buy one and change your mind, it is not costly.
I think Nathan (mentioned in the last post) gives good and honest feedback on the Himalayan.
Based on real usage of this bike and a lot of others.
Look around in the list of his videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/nathanthepostman/videos
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I have used an early Himalayan in Nepal. (BS 4, carburetor model) It was the perfect bike for those conditions.
It fitted the roads and the traffic conditions.So I understand very well, why it is designed as it is.
RE has a large network of dealers. Good support all over the world.
Has been in business for 120 years. And expanding.
RE has accessories like panniers to provide. You can get it with rack and panniers and.... direct from the dealer.
No Touratech parts are needed.
And Hitchcocks has some extra to offer.
RE is now produces/assembled even in Colombia and Argentina.
If I ever get to do my dream to tour South America, it will probably be on an Himalayan.