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Bikes Other than ST 11/1300 => Other Bike Discussions => Topic started by: Shillas on March 29, 2026, 07:07:11 PM

Title: The Himalayan as an ADV Tourer
Post by: Shillas on March 29, 2026, 07:07:11 PM

"24 horsepower. 70,000km. Outback Australia. The case for the small ADVs (Himalayan 411, for example) as serious tourers."

YouTube video by Two Wheels In

https://youtu.be/aHCd89q8bJ4

Title: Re: The Himalayan as an ADV Tourer
Post by: ruSTynutz on March 29, 2026, 08:32:02 PM

I've always been a fan of small motorcycles...  :thumbs
Thanks for the link, Shillas!

Title: Re: The Himalayan as an ADV Tourer
Post by: STeveo on March 30, 2026, 07:44:11 AM

Have to agree with that, that is why I love my old XL250 Honda for weekend touring.

Title: Re: The Himalayan as an ADV Tourer
Post by: Williamson on March 30, 2026, 10:42:14 AM

Quote from: STeveo on March 30, 2026, 07:44:11 AM

Have to agree with that, that is why I love my old XL250 Honda for weekend touring.

Likewise, my most recent 250 (a Honda VT250) was light and zippy, fun to ride around town, to and from the shops.   The CFMoto, at around 200kg, is fun too, at least compared to the 220kg plus of the ST1300.

(https://i.ibb.co/Y7F7yWWT/IMG-2274.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/DDM713pJ/IMG-2279.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Kz5b1GQg/IMG-2281.jpg)

As the years advance, my ability to handle the CFMoto's 200kg diminishes, I can see another VT250 (or similar), in my future.  Back in 2021, it only cost me around $2000, why, oh why did I sell it!

Que sera, sera ....

Title: Re: The Himalayan as an ADV Tourer
Post by: Langers on March 31, 2026, 02:02:27 PM

Quote from: Williamson on March 30, 2026, 10:42:14 AM

Quote from: STeveo on March 30, 2026, 07:44:11 AM

Have to agree with that, that is why I love my old XL250 Honda for weekend touring.

Likewise, my most recent 250 (a Honda VT250) was light and zippy, fun to ride around town, to and from the shops.   The CFMoto, at around 200kg, is fun too, at least compared to the 220kg plus of the ST1300.


As the years advance, my ability to handle the CFMoto's 200kg diminishes, I can see another VT250 (or similar), in my future.  Back in 2021, it only cost me around $2000, why, oh why did I sell it!

Que sera, sera ....

Plus about 111kg to be accurate for the ST1300.

Title: Re: The Himalayan as an ADV Tourer
Post by: Shiney on March 31, 2026, 07:31:30 PM

That video is probably the best advertising the Himalayan could get :clap


But I'll stick with my Goldwing :grin :runyay