I have overthought my choice between these CFMOTO 450MT, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, and Triumph Scrambler 400x to death, so I'd like to share my findings with you.
Here's the link to the comparison spreadsheet: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1K7gPvr8HN5lhJQaisU2AaYk3doO_Padz&usp=drive_fs
Videos mentioned:
450MT air filter: https://youtu.be/Dcw3OdD2Fuo?si=QLlvDKZqHzbH9vaE
Scrambler 400X air filter: https://youtu.be/a5j4OsPoJ2s?si=QjR1bXVuoW_hYGhn
Himalayan 450 air filter: https://youtu.be/6llGPXSnHwo?si=68l3oSSJ4SZPvfxX
FortNine T7 review: https://youtu.be/5WJvQqeQpe8?si=THphU9W10VrkqG5-
Interview with Royal Enfield Lead Concept Designer: https://youtu.be/idzqtaAJjlA?si=a2-yr0EbolowDW8j
Podcast with Siddarth Lal about Himalayan: https://youtu.be/u3SYD6R7aSU?si=TWIqWQslWk1utaCR
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:31 Setting aside my biases
1:13 THE BEST BIKE IS...
3:34 What we won't discuss yet
3:54 Service intervals/specs comparison
4:08 Each bike's place in off-road family tree
5:25 Engine, throttle response, and vibrations
7:44 Weight and adventure touring capability
9:53 Instrument cluster
10:50 The 450s Off-road
13:32 Air filter access
13:46 Robustness
14:21 High countershaft/anti-squat
15:56 Scrambler 400x off-road
16:58 Spare parts and accessories
17:48 Seat height
18:25 Ergos
18:47 Handling in the twisties
19:12 City and commuting
20:02 Pothole absorption
20:30 Engine heat
20:36 Touring
21:34 Seat comfort
21:42 Top speed
22:14 Fuel economy
22:56 Gearbox
23:15 Brakes
23:49 Clutch pull
24:08 Style/aesthetics
25:13 Which will I buy?
29:25 Follow your heart!
30:13 What did I miss?
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