Kick-starting our 6,000-km odyssey: Royal Enfield Himalayan – Part 1

The article is a long-term review of the Royal Enfield Himalayan, focusing on its comfort, ride quality, and performance. The reviewer has clocked over 2,600 km on the odometer and has found the bike to be comfortable, with excellent ergonomics and suspension. The Showa suspension is particularly praised for its ability to soak up rough roads and maintain a magic carpet-like ride quality. The engine is charming, with a sweet spot between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm, but can feel buzzy at higher revs and lacks bottom-end grunt at lower revs. The reviewer notes that the gearbox has been acting up lately, with the gears feeling like the clutch is not engaging properly. Overall, the Himalayan is a capable and enjoyable bike, but may require some tweaking to get the most out of it.