Gear

Kit that’s actually been used.

Every product here has a long-term review behind it — months and thousands of kilometres, not a launch impression. Filter by category, read the full write-up before you buy.

We have ridden only the Himalayan 450 — what fitted Hunter is evidence, and what might fit your bike is a guess.

Kriega R30 across the back, harness across the chest
Luggage

Kriega R30 backpack

7/10

Really good, but it can be a bit uncomfortable on the shoulders how the straps bunch up a bit, and there is no way to lengthen or shorten the shoulder straps — it feels like there should be — but generally really good.

The adventure seat — past the four-hour mark
Comfort

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 adventure seat

7/10

I did not compare with the original, but I find it a little uncomfortable on long rides, and I feel like it is on a slight angle down so I am always sliding down the seat. Generally it is good though.

Heated grips at four degrees
Comfort

Oxford Premium Retro heated grips

7.5/10

Genuinely useful in cold areas. Have had some issues getting them to start but mostly they are ok.

Auxiliary lights at dawn — verge resolved
Lights

Baja Designs Squadron Sport

7/10

I wish they had a dimmer mode — too bright to be safe in fog with oncoming traffic, but at night they are awesome. Would be good if they had a mid-level light.

Bark Busters Storm — three jobs, ten months
Protection

Bark Busters Storm handguards

Rating pending
The small lever that gives you your wrist back
Comfort

Veridian cruise control

9/10

Surprisingly convenient on long trips

Camp at dusk, the InReach clipped to the strap
Navigation

Garmin InReach Mini 2

9/10

Really happy with the functionality and how the app works.

Hunter loaded for a long ride, Zumo on the bars
Navigation

Garmin Zumo XT2

3/10

Didn’t have offroad maps for Australia

Engine, frame, bash plate — the line of metal that earned its keep
Protection

Royal Enfield rally crash protection

8/10

No complaints, it is protecting the bike really well.

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