Rally Retro: A Himalayan with a Group B vibe from Thrive

Today's adventure bike market is a little like the superbike market in the 80s; to quote Fall Out Boy, “It ain't a scene, it's an arms race.” ADV bikes are pushing north of 150 hp and 500 lbs, with eye-watering levels of tech packed in. If that doesn't butter your toast, perhaps the Royal Enfield Himalayan is the answer. Royal Enfield designed the Himalayan to be simple and affordable, with an air-cooled 411 cc single, and little more than ABS on the tech side. So it's basically the antithesis of the modern-day dual sport. And it's ripe for customization too—as...

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