Downsize
If you wnat to go down in size from GS 1250.
There are many bikes in the 450-500 segment.
(Maybe due to the popularity of Himalayan)
* Royal Enfield Himalayan (as you mentioned)
* And do not forget the old Himalayan 411. A used one in good condition. (Both me and my friend that have done a lot of riding on the 411, would not change to the new 450. Due to that the new one ismore top heavy)
* Voge 550 DSX (More "road" orineted). Can include aluminium panniers and top case. Comes with everything included. That you have to add extras on most other bikes. E.g. Honda)
* CF Moto 450 (Similar to Himalayan)
And ....
Nathan gives objective views and he is a very exprienced rider/traveller.
https://youtu.be/hyRt8FUY4Do?si=8WRFGsGzGKkL5KSg
https://www.youtube.com/@nathanthepostman
Since you are in UK. Maybe you can go to Devon and test ride them back to back.
But I agree. Don't overdo it.
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