Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 vibrations tested using the popular water cup test: Here’s the result [Video]

One of the most awaited motorcycle from Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 got launched in the market recently. The Chennai-based motorcycle manufacturer launched the new Himalayan at Rs 2.69 lakh, ex-showroom. Over the years Royal Enfield has made many changes to the engine and the frame of their motorcycle to make it more refined. Here we have a video where a YouTuber has posted a video where he tests the refinement of the new Himalayan 452 by placing glass full of water on the fuel tank.

 

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The video has been shared by KL Rider on his Instagram page. In this video, the rider takes a steel glass and sticks a double sided tape under it. He then fixes the glass on the fuel tank of the bike and fills the glass with water. This is a popular way of testing the refinement of a motorcycle. In the past we have seen people do this test on motorcycles like Interceptor 650 and other Royal Enfield bikes. When these tests are done usually, a cup is placed on the tank and the engine is revved to higher RPMs. The cup is not attached to the tank using tape. In this case however, the rider uses a tape to stick the bottom of the cup to the tank. Once he does that, he starts the motorcycle and we see the water is filled to the brim in the cup.

The rider accelerates and we see the ripples in the glass. The rider can be heard saying in the video that the tachometer was touching 7,000 rpm and the water in the glass was not spilling. He did not feel any major vibration on the handle bar. He then takes things to the next level. He starts riding the bike and soon realises that it was not a great idea. The road on which he was riding was not too smooth. The uneven surface of the road was shaking the bike too much and that made the water spill. Almost half of the cup was empty because of all the potholes and the uneven patchwork on the road. He however continues to say that the bike feels stable and the engine feels vibration free. He says he cannot feel any major vibrations on the handle bar while riding the bike which is quite great.

He even calls this motorcycle the most refined single cylinder motorcycle from Royal Enfield. It should be noted that the views expressed here by the rider are personal and another rider might have a different view about the same. We did come across other videos where people have complained about vibrations on the footpegs of this motorcycle. When compared to the older Himlayan, the new motorcycle is definitely more refined. Coming to the bike, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 is powered by a brand new 452cc single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve engine that Royal Enfield calls Sherpa. This engine generates 40 Bhp and 40 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed wet clutch with slip and assist.