2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 1400 mile Review: Does it live up to the Hype?

I got the chance to tour the west coast of Scotland on a brand new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. With all the hype around this motorcycle, I was excited to get to ride it around the same time it was being released in the United States, the unloved motorcycle market. I rented (hired) the bike from bikerbnb.com, which made the process easy, despite the dealership space they were using going into bankruptcy. I am not affiliated, but I can highly recommend them for rentals and tours. Photos from the trip are at https://www.adventure-piggy.com/Scotl... My review of this bike is not as positive as some, but I came away from the trip with a fondness toward the bike. It's maybe not for me, but it is a fantastic beginner motorcycle that will go just about anywhere. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:10 First Impressions 02:24 Handling 03:38 Brakes 04:37 Suspension 05:27 Ergonomics 06:15 Low Speed Manners 06:59 Wheels 07:22 The Dash 08:16 Ride Modes 09:10 Fuel Economy 09:42 Mirrors 10:12 Headlight 10:49 Windshield 11:03 The Review 13:38 Who is it for? 15:22 Reliability 15:38 Would I buy one?