Finding the right bikes

RE Himalayan - The bike of choice

In 2016 the Royal Enfield Himalayan was introduced. The first Dual Sport Royal Enfield. It was a game changer for Royal Enfield. For us it was perfect, staying close to our Royal Enfield roots with a motorcycle that is affordable, simple and easy to work on and a true work horse. Having undertaken numerous adventure trips, we wanted a bike that would not need a high end service center or technical computer parts to ensure it runs, something that we could (mostly) fix on the side of the road or with the help of a local repair shop wherever we might need it, and something that was light and small enough to get through some tight tracks and roads.
We found 2 perfect bikes close to the Lake Tahoe area. Both are 2021 models and both have been run in and lovingly serviced with some upgraded mods by single previous owners. Meaning a lot of the kinks and issues that these bikes typically are plagued with have been sorted out.
Having these 2 bikes 8 months before the trip has also allowed us to test and challenge them ourselves as well as giving us the opportunity to get used to riding these little beasts. So far it has been an absolute pleasure and we have no doubt that these are the perfect bikes for this trip.