Interesting experiment on engine tightness ... you may have a few surprises

[Grumpy Goat]

I have a Himalayan and agree with all your words except 'toy'. It's a real bike, but restricted to the use you describe. That's exactly what I bought it for. If I'm going to my daughter's house 10 miles away, it's a much better appliance than the RS. So both bikes have their strong points.

Good points, Bob.

Ever watch any YouTube videos from India? The Himalayan makes a heck of a lot of sense. It is tough, well enough built and light enough to be useful on or off the road, and it handles the rough stuff in stride, even if it takes a longer time doing it. And fixing it should be dead easy. To my way of thinking that makes a successful bike for its mission profile.

If 2 of them were good enough for Itchy Boots and her expeditions, then that says something.