Hero XPulse 230 Big Bore Build Performance Review

[@enochpayne239]

In this world of fake influencers , you're the one who does keep it real being a true enthusiast and pushing machines to their limits ❤️🔥... Amazing skills bro... Much love and respect ❤️ Love your content 😍🔥🔥🔥

[@abhinavbhatt]

But I'm not an influencer. I just like riding bikes. That's all.

[@pranavp386]

Checkout Prithvi Ray and Achintya Mehrotra

[@abhinavbhatt]

Achintya is an old friend.

[@pranavp386]

@@abhinavbhatt Would be awesome if you can make a video with him on his ignis and turbo Swift. Would also give a boost to his channel which is really underrated.

[@omkarkhamkar9388]

I honestly respect you for the fact that you consider yourself as a novice rider and you strive to improve your skills every passing day.. unlike many self-proclaimed professionals on YT 😬😌

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks man.

[@NavvLife]

“Doesn’t mean if im on youtube & i mod a few mo’cycles im a good rider” - words of a good rider & an amazing influencer. Better ask hero for your commission cuz you make me buy an xpulse.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Hehe. I'm no influencer, bro. And congratulations. You'll have some fun with this bike.

[@ManAndMachines.]

Most of youtuber shows cosmetic modification stuff and all that.... You are the only one who shows performance mods...and pushing the machine to it's limit...while knowing that where to stop.... Much respect and love❤️🙌

[@naveennarayana_]

I don't usually comment on YT vids. But I can't stop myself after watching this. This ride is absolutely phenomenal & you nailed it! 👌

[@adityarai5367]

That bike looks straight out of movies. Edit:- judging by how you are breathing riding on trails seems like a great workout. Ohhh I need to try this.

[@abhinavbhatt]

It is addictive. I haven't touched my Street Triple in months!

[@MrPRIYANK94]

@@abhinavbhatt bech do mujhe. Bike-less hu

[@abhinavbhatt]

Aise hi le jaa.

[@adityarai5367]

@@abhinavbhatt 😂😂

[@the_.aquanaut]

Honestly this is the first 25mins video that i've watched completely!! absolutely brilliant👌

[@logicalindian_777]

Was eagerly waiting for this one

[@logicalindian_777]

Riding in sand is really tough, you hold the hand too tight, it will throw you off the bike, and to lose you will fall off it😅 And true, the Action cam flattens the things, I still remember once we climbed 60+ degree on a slippery surface around 8-9ft and dropped our motorcycle a couple of times and that footage looked like it was a 2ft high climb.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Hahahaha. Yeah man, looks so disappointing when reviewing footage.

[@paduchurivamshi6826]

Much anticipated video anna!

[@v.kaushik3974]

Ur one of the influencer who can actually do off road.. love ur skill

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thank you, but I am not an influencer.

[@rajankaushik8140]

Hey Abhinav the content you are putting on KZbin is unmatched Take care bro

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thank you.

[@theanonymous3110]

R15 project bro...im dying to see it from months

[@abhinavbhatt]

Will take time.

[@khullaasaand]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@parabswapnil100]

Hey Abhinav.. you are really putting lot of efforts in making videos.. thank you for great info. Keep it up and be safe out there.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks, Swapnil.

[@Hehe-e4g]

A genuine man... atleast that's the vibe i get from you.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@enosmassey888]

Stay humble stay foolish stay hungry for knowledge.......and spread happiness.......mantra of this channel

[@BrattyBiker]

Was eagerly waiting for this one! Amazing stuff, I really wish Hero do provide a bigger engine for the XPulse.

[@vigneshwarsiva282]

Thank you. Atlast the expected video is here!

[@RiderZoneCC]

Title should have been "Big boi says moto things while breathing sensually".

[@abhinavbhatt]

hahahaha

[@harrisashraff]

Your channel is really educational and throws down lots of useful facts & information that is required for beginner riders. There are not many people who admit their weaknesses. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@abhinavbhatt]

✌️

[@billcotton1551]

Cool little bike! You two were flying through that track, nice riding.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thank you.

[@bhaviktamore5015]

sorry bhai holi me busy tha so aaj dekh raha hu...or rocks dekh kr tiger 800 ki yaad aa gayi bike dekhakr purani movie ki yaad aa gayi

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thank you, bhai. Haan, yahin pe Tiger girai thi maine.

[@garry5856]

After watching ur videos I'm going to buy it ❤️....and eagerly waiting for r15 project 🙏

[@rns468]

Well ridden, made it look simpler than it is. You are right, go-pro can’t do justice to what you and bike were going through.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yeah man. Some sections are really tricky.

[@rohitupadhyay319]

Long time no see abhinav , happy that u r back with the blog...

[@nofixedplan]

Fantastic, just brilliant how you are progressing.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@logicalneeraj8685]

Excellent mods on the bike Abhinav. Well done. Looks great. 🤘🏽

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@parthasaikia2922]

Your mods are impressive. If you haven't you can consider an iridium spark plug, a high performance spark plug cable / attaching a ferrite bead in the spark plug cable, also a synthetic engine oil.

[@abhinavbhatt]

I am running NMW ignition coil and Motul 300 V2 engine oil.

[@flameonfzn]

That's an amazing video mate, keeping Indian motovlogging alive ❤️

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@anaskhalid7906]

Man i really like seeing your videos, u just modify bikes so tastefully, r15, interceptor , now this.....i hope you make a proper walkaround video of this beast, really great man👍

[@abhinavbhatt]

Very soon.

[@khullaasaand]

..... and that's the last video we saw of both of them. Legend has it that they were picked up by UFO

[@abhinavbhatt]

😂

[@vishalp3083]

Yudhvir singh looks like cricketer Yuvraj Singh. Great video. Lot of new ideas shared for budding riders. Keep up the good work. Respect.👍

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks buddy.

[@rns468]

Also can you get Yudhvir’s footage to see how you look while driving through rocky patch.

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@rns468 Yaar, that bloody Hero 5 Sessions of mine kept shutting. Also, I forgot it with Yudhvir today. Will see if it recorded anything at all and maybe post a clip on Instagram or something.

[@Krunal700]

Bro you're the only one who can built a adv motorcycle with RE's 650 engine ( Himalayan 650) plz go ahead.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Too much effort. Maybe down the line some day.

[@mohammedabdulaziz6334]

Just pure adrenaline rush. Love mate. 👍

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@motormoshai]

I just love your playground. Wish I could ride there someday, Great video and a kickass build :)

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@vidithdrew5788]

One hell of a ride . One hell of a rider

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks buddy.

[@vidithdrew5788]

@@abhinavbhatt what’s the price of camshaft headers?? Is it included in the kit?

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@vidithdrew5788 Yeah. The cam is a part of the package.

[@nirmalyamisra]

Abhinav: I don't know if you can understand through the go pro how difficult this ride is. Me: I don't know if you can tell through the comments how much fun we had watching this.

[@abhinavbhatt]

🙏

[@nirmalyamisra]

@@abhinavbhatt nice work man, how do you even talk going that fast on an off road?

[@abhinavbhatt]

I never push hard. So am able to hold a conversation.

[@nofixedplan]

May be a video about the onroad performance after the mods. Ofcourse minus the knobbies.

[@abhinavbhatt]

I shot something with the knobbies. Too much effort to swap tyres. I'll do it on Atul's bike.

[@prathish005]

Most awaited one

[@mhasekotso]

Always fun watching your videos sir. Keep it up.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@yubrajbhoi1986]

12:15 LOL. Not even the gopro can make that look easy.

[@rishabhbatra9553]

Hi abhinav, where's the trail that you were talking about in the beginning?

[@Sharmajilifts]

Brother please try to make these kind of videos in 60 frames per seconds, it will look a lot smoother, love the videos by the way :)

[@abhinavbhatt]

I usually do, but somehow forgot to switch this time.

[@kimjonguniii4977]

Your xpulse looks mean! 🤘❤️

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks.

[@Bewda_Techie]

one day I will ride with you on the same route .. it would be better if you put the google map of the route in the description ..

[@Saadathussainmirza]

Amezing riding bro...... Maza aa gaya.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@joostkamphuis85]

Thank you for this video, and the explanation on the maps, I was missing this info and did not get it from NMW. Last week I installed the coil and ECU in combo with freeflow exhaust and K&N airfilter. Do you have some performance filter installed?

[@abhinavbhatt]

No man. Waiting to figure out which to get.

[@joostkamphuis85]

@@abhinavbhatt I installed a K&N RC 1060, with simple mod. Made a video which I can post

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yes, please. And do share the link with me.

[@joostkamphuis85]

@@abhinavbhatt m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIvMYmlqYqyrpNE

[@robertirom6016]

Do we change the valves and valve springs

[@SudiptaMaityNHCV]

It’s one of the best xpulse I have ever seen and also there is lot of hard work done to it. So my question after all these mods “kitna deti hai “. I know no one measure mileage on off road bike but I still felt like asking.

[@abhinavbhatt]

I haven't run it on a tankful yet since I like keeping less fuel for less weight on trails. Will let you know once I check.

[@MathOnTheRoad]

Hi sir. I am from Turkey. I have xpulse 200 bs4. Does this kit give efficiency in our engine? Our models do not have oil cooling.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Hi sir. By efficiency, do you mean it increases fuel range? If so, it does not. It reduces it. Also, the engine now runs slightly hot.

[@vvkmn05]

watching my favrt youtuber's motovlog . With my dislocated elbow and craving to ride 😅😅. thanks for such knowlwdgable vlog. (plz excuss,my typing)

[@abhinavbhatt]

What happened?

[@vvkmn05]

@@abhinavbhatt I was riding my non abs bike at 80-90 and I lost control during breaking.

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@vvkmn05 damn. Take care.

[@vvkmn05]

@@abhinavbhatt Thanks I will 😊

[@christopheralvarado4245]

Great video how was the durability of the components is the bike still running good

[@abhinavbhatt]

Piston wore out in 10k km.

[@myraj31]

Abhi...the amount of work you have done on your bike is quite commendable...and quite a list... If I may ask....did you use your bike in stock form enough before started the list of upgrades..what I mean to say is it advisable to use the stock bike hone your skills, learn about your bike than do upgrades as per need or load up bike first and gradually up skill yourself.. take example of Yudhvir, his bike is almost stock, still he is keeping up pace with your bike..

[@abhinavbhatt]

See, I always had the rally kit in mind when deciding to buy my bike. So I haven't ridden the stock bike much. Best would it be to do it gradually. First get the stock bike. Try it out. Gain confidence. Then one by one keep making tweaks according to your needs. That's the best way to learn. Yudhvir is just a much better rider.

[@hello--world]

Be careful Abhinav on the trails man. Went yesterday for a trail run on my Hero impulse, had a fall and broke my knee(acl tear), even though I had gears on. Ride safe man👍

[@abhinavbhatt]

Damn. That's rough, bro. I hope you recover soon. I either wear riding pants or knee/shin guards (just started using them). Have to always be prepared for that fall.

[@hello--world]

I was wearing a rynox pant with level 2 armours, though I have lost weight, so I guess the armours were loose and not at the right place, would be the reason for the injury.

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@hello--world That's terrible. And an ACL injury takes a long time to heal.

[@hello--world]

@@abhinavbhatt yes, been resting since the crash, surgery is scheduled this Saturday. Hope everything goes well.

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@hello--world All the best.

[@MurtuzaAliSyed]

Is the upgraded piston not hard on the self start motor? I've upgraded Yamaha Fz16 v1 (2013) with NMW piston of Karizma, with NMW highlift Camshaft, NMW ignition coil, 8 MAP RACING CDI BY NMW and racing clutch plates, Bajaj 200 carb, last but not the least changed to the bigger sprocket set from Yamaha R15 v2, all this did improve the pickup and punch drastically and I loved it to the core, however!!!!! the kick got harder than old royal enfield 350 and the self start motor was tooo small to handle the stronger 225cc piston! Upgraded the battery as well, and self worked for a month or so and finally died... bought a new self as it was the original old self motor and still it do much good.... struggled to start the bike few times and got struck which bothered me alotttt, as the basic task of the bike is to take me to my destination and it didn't made much sense to struggle just to start the bike with hard kick!, hence eventually rolled back the engine setup :( PS, I wasn't able to find a stronger self motor which could fit in my Yamaha Fz16 v1!

[@abhinavbhatt]

I did not face this issue.

[@MrSukhwinder22]

Your bike looks nice but i would suggest a rectangular headlamp assembly of honda XR 650 on it would enhance the look far better trust me...

[@pavandch]

What is the mileage drop after the mod ?

[@hussainpalitanawala3999]

does it shows gear position after the big rear spocket installed...? Really nice video. Enjoyed a lot.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Faulty now. Stays in 4th even when you are in the fifth.

[@hussainpalitanawala3999]

@@abhinavbhatt Yes, same I had heard from the guys at School of Dirt. Try to fix it and make a video on it, if possible for you.

[@BlackHeart84893]

Waiting for the performance numbers now...!!! 😛

[@rpsscorpius8251]

Can you make videos on touring aspects for the xpulse? That too would help a lot of us!

[@Nowlala]

What all you did for touring for now

[@rpsscorpius8251]

@@Nowlala Nothing at all yet. But I'm considering to put the top rack and rally suspensions

[@riseful]

Abhinav, what mirrors are you using? I didn’t here you mention those.

[@AjmalHameed]

What mirrors are those? Loved them

[@TaruunRJhaPHOTOGRAPHY]

Thanks for the details..hope you also talk about the mileage with this upgrade you're getting.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Will update when I find out.

[@mohammedhasnainalwani6023]

Make a video on how. U modified ur xpulse trail and what about ur r15v3

[@abhinavbhatt]

Ok

[@mohammedhasnainalwani6023]

@@abhinavbhatt thank u bro❤️

[@alienwarex4585]

Cool video, as always, checked it out as soon as I got the notification :). Could you also make a video on the on road performance of the Xpulse 230?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Sure bud. Will do.

[@shauryashrestha]

Hey Abhinav, thankyou for coming up with informative videos, specially on xpulse200. Just wanted to inquire about the feel of clutch after changing the clutch springs, whether the clutch becomes lighter or it becomes hard in comparison to stock?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Just slightly harder than stock. But not hard enough to become a problem.

[@shauryashrestha]

@@abhinavbhatt Thanx alot, I guess it's better to keep it stock for enduro stuffs coz I use single finger for clutch.

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@shauryashrestha Cool.

[@Sudeepbhatta]

Hi Abhinav, can you just show how you managed to get this much clear sound while riding. As I am struggling to get clear sound.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Place your mic in front of your mouth in the helmet. That's all I do.

[@Sudeepbhatta]

@@abhinavbhatt thanks for the tip, but the sound is not good, it sounds like I am speaking in a closed container. The clarity is not there. Maybe it's due to the helmet I am using. Can you just tell me which helmet you are using?

[@abhinavbhatt]

I use a Nexx XD2 but I get similar audio in my other helmets too. Shoei RF1200, Arai RX7 etc.

[@Sudeepbhatta]

@@abhinavbhatt Thanks, will check out with helmet suggestion, and try some other helmet too. BTW, loved your way of explaining in videos, Big fan of yours

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@nisanthissac89]

@abhinav Many experts say that the Honda CB 350 gearing issue could be fixed by using a slightly larger rear sprocket. What do you think? I am willing to compromise the top speed.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yeah. Go with a two or three teeth larger rear sprocket.

[@nisanthissac89]

@@abhinavbhatt Thanks

[@basill37]

Nice video, Which is the mirrors..

[@omkarkhamkar9388]

can you please tell me what you've done to the tail light.. it looks neat 👌🔥

[@abhinavbhatt]

Will do so in a future video.

[@1980ify]

How has it affected the cruising speed(without vibrations) on the highway?

[@MDNasir-yo9yh]

Hi Abhi, I think i have busted the piston rings on my BS6 xpulse. When i ride hard, at times i see a lot of whitish smoke from the exhaust. last weekend, at an offroad trail, took a few falls and rode a bit hard. next morning there was a small pool of oil from the air filter housing, i guess excessive crank case pressure. Even the performance feels a tad bit slower. So i am assuming the pistons have gone/partial seizure.If i have to change piston and cylinder, Was contemplating the NMW big bore kit. May be add the 40T karizma sprocket at the back and at max high lift cams. not too sure on the juice box, exhaust and 6 spring clutch. What do you think from your experience. We all know xpulse if a great bike except the engine/power.. So the intent was to improve on that.. DO share your thoughts. Thanks. !! :)

[@abhinavbhatt]

Go for it, man. I don't want to go back to stock ever.

[@manoshawn]

Bike looks killer, great job done ... Can you throw some info about the rear setup / tail light and fender please ... I'm waiting to get similar setup ... Thanks...

[@abhinavbhatt]

Sure. I will cover it in a video.

[@gopinathkumaran7511]

Hi Abinav, thinking of going for only bigbore. How are vibrations compared to stock.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Slight vibes. Nothing to worry about.

[@TheGroneWolf]

Hi I'm from Peru. How can I increase the displacement of the Xpulse without buying the rally kit? Do you sell any cylinder head or device authorized by the brand that allows me to increase a little displacement and give more power to my motorcycle? Is it possible to put an oil radiator on an Xpulse BS4?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Hello. You don't have to buy the rally kit to increase displacement. The rally kit has nothing to do with the engine. If you want to buy a big bore kit, contact NMW Racing on their website and see if they ship internationally. Also, sorry, but I do not know if an oil cooler can be added.

[@rishipawah]

Amazing 👏... loved it

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@InamulHaque21]

Are u using the same 10w30 grade recommended engine oil for this big bore engine or a thicker engine oil?

[@abhinavbhatt]

I am not sure of the grade that I am using. But it is fully synthetic Motul 300 V2.

[@InamulHaque21]

@@abhinavbhatt Thanks.. Its 10w50 thn because the 300 V2 only comes in that grade here in India.

[@KoushikShetty]

Hey Abhinav thank for the video, pretty neat review!. I would like to to understand how it felt in the higher revs, did it improve the highway cruising speed? I guess yudhvir's bike might be the right test for that, since yours is spec'd out for offroad.

[@ontwowheelsjoe]

Could you make a video on the headlights setup,

[@abhinavbhatt]

Ok.

[@omkarkhamkar9388]

I must say.. you're very fortunate to have a trail as huge and as challenging as it is ❤️🔥

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yeah. And we found this new section just yesterday.

[@NavvLife]

rn going to bed the thumbnail looks kinda 🔥 subhe uthke 👁🤪

[@anupamawasthi7592]

Talking while riding is something i can not do....you have a superhuman gene! .... Nice video though

[@josephstalin9481]

looks like its more enjoyable then the tiger what's your take?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Here, on trails? Oh yeah. The Tiger is a liability on trails.

[@princecool9116]

Hai hope you are doing good, I needed to know how good it will be for long touring

[@abhinavbhatt]

Not very. I'd look at a Himalayan for touring instead.

[@rupeshgurung9683]

What will be different if i change stock chain sprocket to 40 teeth sprockets at back and 12 teeth at front.plz let me know .love from Nepal

[@abhinavbhatt]

Gearing would be too short for road then. Purely MX style riding.

[@rupeshgurung9683]

Did it effects engine or not

[@abhinavbhatt]

I don't know.

[@Rachitmn]

Hey Abhinav Can I change ignition coil on Carb version of Xpluse, because I seen only ecu version of ignition coil available on nmw website, thank you in advance

[@abhinavbhatt]

I do not know. Please check with NMW. They would have clarity.

[@Rachitmn]

@@abhinavbhatt thank you Abhinav for a reply

[@MotorcycleTrails]

have you tried to do a 0-100 timing with this setup ?

[@abhinavbhatt]

About 10 seconds.

[@MotorcycleTrails]

@@abhinavbhatt wow!!!!

[@pranavsuresh8925]

This would be so satisfying in 60fps

[@abhinavbhatt]

Let me make something on a Himalayan this Sunday

[@Whatreally123]

Does Yidhvir's bike has both front and rear shock absorbers changed? Also how tall is he? I'm 5'7 with a lower inseam so checking.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yeah. Rally suspension at both ends. He is 5'7 too. You just have to let go of the idea that you need to flat foot a bike. And just ride a tall bike. It will always give you better control.

[@ark1289]

We need a drag race. This vs the duke 200.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Naah. This is not that kind of bike. Sends out the wrong message.

[@ark1289]

@@abhinavbhatt that's ok, just wanted some reference with which we could compare it to. Or maybe a drag race with the stock bike, as I understand it would be hard to get dyno figures

[@abhinavbhatt]

I'll try to do that.

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

@@abhinavbhatt We should get the KTM 200 do trail riding with this beast 😂😂😂

[@abhinavbhatt]

Hahahahahha. That would be something.

[@giripraks]

Nice video, the off roading ride with the kit seems amazing. Have you tried this kit (tarmac tires) on road? Iam interested to know the top end speed

[@abhinavbhatt]

Tops out at 117 since I am running shorter gearing

[@giripraks]

Got it, hope the stock fitting may reach to 125 or maybe 130

[@abhinavbhatt]

Top speed is irrelevant. It can hold 95-100 on the highway, max.

[@burFOO]

From your home to the trail you must be doing considerable distance on road, how do those knobbies manage on highway?

[@abhinavbhatt]

About 25-30 km one side to the trail. They are alright. Can ride at 90-100 but not ideal. I'd avoid knobbies on the road.

[@burFOO]

@@abhinavbhatt last Monday got myself a Xpulse, going through running-in. with your permission l would love to join you on these trails someday

[@abhinavbhatt]

After we are vaccinated, please. Not before that.

[@Maheshkumar-le4pg]

Please make a video on tail tidy modification for the stock one

[@karthiksukumar7079]

What Mirrors are those looks good

[@abhinavbhatt]

Husqvarna Svartpilen 250.

[@bonjovi1354]

What is difference between 70mm and 71 mm kit ?? How do I konw which one is for me ?? Explain it all in a video

[@abhinavbhatt]

70 mm: 220 cc, 71 mm: 227 cc. Not much real world difference. 70 might be more reliable in the long run.

[@samratkhardekar7931]

What power does it put out

[@subodhmahobe6913]

Hi Abhinav great content 👌 If I change the sprocket in my new cb350 RS then it would be a perfect bike i think. Should I change the front sprocket or rear?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Change the rear by 2-3 more than stock.

[@subodhmahobe6913]

@@abhinavbhatt thanks.

[@pruthvinvinay2080]

Need info on the handel bar

[@TPB91]

Makes me wanna get a xpulse

[@abhinavbhatt]

Do it. You won't regret it.

[@achintyadutta1972]

Great video Abhinav, looking forward to getting this motorcycle as my first! Could we have more on-road numbers like mileage after this 230cc mod? And how it varies with different engine modes?

[@abhinavbhatt]

That compilation will require a lot of testing. I'll first do a road ride with some performance stats.

[@achintyadutta1972]

@@abhinavbhatt That's great! Looking forward to it! :D

[@debarko]

@Abhinav: Please do a video on performance of those Knobby tyres on tarmac. Grip and Braking wise. Wanted to understand the difference before swapping them on my bike.

[@abhinavbhatt]

If tarmac is your primary purpose, don't get them. They are trail/race knobbies. Won't last in tarmac and won't inspire confidence either.

[@debarko]

@@abhinavbhatt My primary purpose is trail mostly, but my concern is to take the bike from my place to the trail and I don't have any pickup or anything like that. Hence whether it can do like 20-30 kms before hitting the trails is where I come from. But yeah I do understand that these are like 80-20 or 90-10 tyres and I would be damaging the lifetime of the knobs by putting it more on tarmac.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Then your use is quite like mine. Get the knobbies. And to see the advantage of knobbies on sand, watch my video tonight.

[@debarko]

@@abhinavbhatt Oh yeah. Sand is a killer enemy of those CEAT tyres. I have this small sand stretch near my home and it feels like a boat on a river. The back just keeps swaying from side to side. I literally sit on the back edge to get some sort of traction. But that's also mostly pointless. Also saw your sand video. Good stuff. Really appreciate the content that you generate. Got to know about NMW from one of your videos. Thanks.