Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 First Ride – Should I Swap My CFMoto 450MT

Описание: After finally getting out on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, this video breaks down the real first-ride experience and answers the big question everyone’s asking. Should I swap my CFMOTO 450MT for the new Himalayan?

This is not sponsored. It’s a genuine, owner-focused first ride review comparing how the Himalayan 450 actually feels on the road and off it and how it stacks up against a bike I know inside out, the CFMOTO 450MT.

If you’re an adventure rider, new rider, or looking for a mid-weight ADV bike for travel, commuting, and light off-road, this video will help you understand whether the Himalayan 450 is a real step forward or just a different flavour of the same category.

We’ll talk engine performance, weight, suspension, riding position, electronics, off-road confidence, and most importantly, whether switching from the 450MT actually makes sense or if you’re better off sticking with what you’ve got.

If you’re cross-shopping the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs CFMOTO 450MT, or also considering bikes like the KTM 390 Adventure, Honda CRF300L Rally, Aprilia Tuareg 457, this first ride review should help cut through the hype and give you a real-world perspective.

🔍 What You’ll Learn
✅ First ride impressions of the Himalayan 450
✅ Engine & performance compared to the 450MT
✅ On-road comfort vs off-road confidence
✅ Suspension, weight & handling differences
✅ Ownership considerations & real-world usability
✅ Honest verdict - switch, keep the 450MT?

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🔹 Timestamps
00:00 – 00:22 — Himalayan 450 First Ride | Intro
00:22 – 01:54 — What This Video Covers / Arriving at Smalley Cross
01:54 – 03:45 — Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Overview
03:45 – 14:20 — Riding Impressions (On & Off Road)
14:20 – 21:25 — Himalayan 450 Full Walkaround
21:25 – 22:30 — Should You Swap from the CFMOTO 450MT?
22:30 – 27:40 — Ride Back & Final Thoughts
27:40 – 28:12 — Outro