same as new klr. 380 dry. low seat height helps. i want a 650 himi or old klr

The eco mode seems like quite a smart feature. It’s only eco in lower gears for when your commuting then it goes back to full power automatically in the higher gears when you escape the traffic.

But now it goes from a 20 minute job in your garage to a $300 service at the dealer because who wants to deal with the math and the measuring of shim under bucket?

I think this new version of the Himalayan will turn off many of their traditional customers (like me) who just wanted a new-old bike, and the simplicity that came with that.

Good catch on the typo. Thanks!

Not sure on that one. I didn’t see any big can filter sticking out, so it’s probably a cartridge style filter like before. I’d guess it’s located on the right side of the engine where the round cover is with the allen key nut in the center.

Hi Bill. I’m pretty certain they are anodized aluminum.

Great writeup.

However, the rear tyre on the Himalayan 452 is 140 mm vs 120 mm on the Himalayan 411.

The 490 LC8c platform has been cancelled.

Instead, there will be a new 690 LC8c platform (underbore 790). Should be manufactured in India and China for domestic and international markets.

Ought to be shown in EICMA 2023.