I am coming up to completing my 4th. year of Himalayan ownership and have done over 8k miles (which has included a few 150 mile trips one of which involved a good chunk of M6 south with speeds of 65 to 70 held in very inclement weather) would have been a lot more if it wasn't for lockdowns and i'm still loving the bike and, it STILL brings a smile to my face when i'm out in the hills of N.Wales pottering along or, even when on a twisty A or B road where it shines just a much in it's own way keeping a steady 60, 65 as it swoops along with ease. The handling defies it's cheap suspension either on or off road and with EBC Sintered pads up front even the brakes work well.
I came across the Himmy early 2018 and knew at a glance it looked "right" and looking deeper decided it was "right".
My bike is, apart from heated grips, sat nav mount, USB charge point, knee pads, clutch slave cyl heel guard, a screen extender and an Iridium plug perfectly standard, no cam, no can, no booster, no tuning box has got all the original bits and bobs it came with and, it doesn't stall, it's flat out at 83mph (sat nav) (unless of course it's blowing a hoolie of a headwind or it's loaded with all my camping kit) and it'll pull from 30mph. in top gear.
The finish has suffered a little here and there but, it has gone through a few winters and, it's taken a few batterings on off road trails so, i can put up with that.
Over the years i have spoken to dozens of people about the bike and often had a queue of people lining up at the Ponderosa waiting to ask me questions which i have always tried my best to answer; i bet i'm responsible for many people buying one
So, here we are, Tossers galore lining up to get themselves a Himmy. I feel vindicated.
Health to enjoy all
PS. I do still have my 2011 TC GS which gets pulled out for certain type trips but, the Himmy is generally my goto bike.
PPS. Meant mention A&D. I have used them for a while now and can say they are the best dealers i have ever dealt with, Paul Beech the manger is a gem of a bloke but, so are the others to be fair. Use with utter confidence
I came across the Himmy early 2018 and knew at a glance it looked "right" and looking deeper decided it was "right".
My bike is, apart from heated grips, sat nav mount, USB charge point, knee pads, clutch slave cyl heel guard, a screen extender and an Iridium plug perfectly standard, no cam, no can, no booster, no tuning box has got all the original bits and bobs it came with and, it doesn't stall, it's flat out at 83mph (sat nav) (unless of course it's blowing a hoolie of a headwind or it's loaded with all my camping kit) and it'll pull from 30mph. in top gear.
The finish has suffered a little here and there but, it has gone through a few winters and, it's taken a few batterings on off road trails so, i can put up with that.
Over the years i have spoken to dozens of people about the bike and often had a queue of people lining up at the Ponderosa waiting to ask me questions which i have always tried my best to answer; i bet i'm responsible for many people buying one
So, here we are, Tossers galore lining up to get themselves a Himmy. I feel vindicated.
Health to enjoy all
PS. I do still have my 2011 TC GS which gets pulled out for certain type trips but, the Himmy is generally my goto bike.
PPS. Meant mention A&D. I have used them for a while now and can say they are the best dealers i have ever dealt with, Paul Beech the manger is a gem of a bloke but, so are the others to be fair. Use with utter confidence