By: Mobin
The Himalayan 450 has a comfortable and accessible seating position that doesn't cause strain even during long rides in heavy traffic.
The Showa suspension smoothly absorbs Mumbai's broken roads, keeping the bike stable over bumps and potholes.
The light clutch reduces hand fatigue during heavy city riding and stop-and-go traffic on a long ride.
The brakes offer excellent bite and power for quickly slowing down in city traffic when needed.
The small rearview mirrors limit visibility and require frequent checks before changing lanes.
Getting moving from a stop requires some clutch and throttle coordination to avoid stalls. The engine also runs warm in traffic.
Overall the Himalayan 450 is a capable city bike with comfort and suspension that shine, but mirrors and engine manners that could be improved.
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