How We Began Reviewing Cars/Bikes | ThisConnect S02E15

[@motorinc]

*Chapters* 00:00 Right At the Start 03:12 Shumi's First Road Test 06:32 Kartikeya's Start 08:22 First Videos 11:58 First Press Conferences 15:05 Early Days 18:50 Setting Expectations 21:54 Video Content Challenges 30:10 Travelling and Time 35:24 What We Changed 39:04 Memorable Moments 47:38 Automotive Journalism 53:15 Passion & Profession 55:50 Closing Comments *Explore MotorInc memberships* at youtube.com/@motorinc/join

[@mridangamarun]

Now I got the reason why Shumi hates 'TATA' for bringing 17,999 variants of the same car.... He is remembering the old hurdle to take pictures, and getting the details .....😢. I get you shumi... i get you a loooot

[@abhisheknawale]

Petition for Shumi to post the photo of him falling! 😁

[@motorinc]

😁

[@makeitnik]

I have a picture where Shumi was being Rossi on a 1st gen Yamaha Ray blue That picture made me test ride scooter and I felt exactly what Shumi must have when the rode that!

[@nithulnath9331]

@@makeitnik Damn, that's why it's so easy to lean. I learned to lean on a 1st gen Yamaha Ray.

[@MORAXof05]

I 2nd that

[@Bobbyversehq]

‘15 days or no deal’ is the reason why I feel a sense of trust when watching your channel. ‘Views’ and ‘Balance’ are so well put together. I know how Shumi and Karthik sir always advise taking a test ride, but when I watch them review cars and bikes I’ve already experienced, they are always spot on, and I can trust them blindly.

[@motorinc]

Hey Bobby, thank you for the trust. 🙏🏾

[@ajinkyatripathi2248]

That is EXACTLY how I feel about these two as well! ❤️

[@kshitijpandey6514]

Exactly my thoughts too

[@mau5tape810]

this is literally how i bought my vehicle. Sonet DCT HTX, took Kartikeya word for it. I was thinking Magnite but after watching Views for both. I just knew.

[@himanshutanwani_]

+1

[@avikrpandit]

If MotorInc sometime down the line decides to release a yearly print magazine, I would heartly give my money for that ❤

[@motorinc]

😄

[@nadkarni.create]

Damn, I would too man....

[@collinsenosh]

Me Too. No video can replace the joy I had holding Autocar and Overdrive magazines as a kid. And those glossy pages were gorgeous. Maybe it is nostalgia!

[@sudhakar7889]

Me toooooo

[@nithulnath9331]

@@collinsenosh True!!! I still keep a huge collection I acquired through out my school and college days, but they are mostly Motoring.

[@nadkarni.create]

I Feel there is need of Part 2 of this and I got some following questions. 1) Best and Worst Experience at the companies you worked: Don't name the company but just experiences at all the places you worked. 2) Biggest thing you both had to Unlearn during your career. could be a technique of riding or speaking etc etc. 3) Best car and bike of your dreams: Meaning you make up a hypothetical bike and car which would have so and so features for eg lets say Himalyan bike with duke 390 engine. 4) What you miss about automotive journalism of old days that is completely gone now and what are the things that used to happen back then and it died but now in today's time its getting back traction. 5) best advice/learning/criticism you both got from the viewers of the videos. 6) A bike and car for which you were excited but it disappointed you and also a bike and car which just wowed you both. 7) Commerce of Automotive Journalism: How the financial things have changed as before you both were employees and now you both are having the control over what to do. Hope my questions are not so stupid.. Sorry if they are ridiculous.

[@motorinc]

Heya Shankar, those are lovely questions. Noted! Thank you for asking.

[@shashikandulna306]

There is already a video on point Point 6.

[@ithinkitworks]

The last 5mins was pure gold. Thank you for putting this together and for the effort and passion. You don't know what it did for me.

[@motorinc]

Happy to know we could be of help. 🙌🏾

[@lingaeshsk4325]

I'm so glad to see motorinc being interactive with most of the comments and gladly accepting constructive criticism ❤

[@motorinc]

Thank for sharing your feedback with us. ❤️

[@avijitpathak1418]

Ah Shumi's mention of Bijoy and BSM brings back so many memories of reading that absolute zinger of an automotive magazine. The best there was. Bijoy, Shumi, Srini, Joshua, Pablo (and a few others whose names escape me right now) injected their unique personalities into their respective pieces and so each issue felt part of a shared universe, and not just a stand-alone numbers-heavy info-mag. As a reader, I would like to give a shoutout to Bijoy's editorial skills here. He somehow imbued this monthly automotive magazine with the community-driven vibes of a weekly newsletter. I don't know if he knew it back then but Bijoy was onto a really super cool formula - when you make the mag about more than just the machines, the issues acquire this timeless quality about them - you might not go back to a magazine for a review of an old model done in the bylanes of Mumbai, but you might just want to revisit the writer's existential take on moving to the maximum city. Post this comment, I will try to find scans of the old issues (my print collection was lost years ago while I moved cities ), if anyone from MotorInc has any leads those would be highly appreciated.

[@ajayadhiya2010]

I agree...that magazine "BS Motoring" had also created the RD clubs...I was one of the original members of the "Pune Carbs", the club in Pune, 2001, being the oldest member there, with the longest owned RD there.. :D

[@motorinc]

Oh sweet!!! Waiting for updates!

[@nigelfernandes4709]

I couldn't agree with you more 👍I still remember his editorial piece of his 15+hours Mumbai to Goa trip on a Royal Enfield with his wife riding pillion.The humour and his descriptive writing made it a delightful read. I eagerly awaited his articles , it brought a smile to my face 🙂even now as I type this comment reminiscing of that write up.

[@srj6967]

I see these two as my mentors in life . They are teaching me something new in each episode . Thankyou guys for making the automotive world a better place. Love a lots .

[@motorinc]

Thank you for walking this path with us.

[@AnandA2155]

What Shumi spoke about instant gratification is true and I'm guilty of it. Motorinc actually motivated me so much that I decided to write a book about motorcycles. Not anything spectacular oru serious but just the basics of motorcycling, who should choose what and how one should go about riding one. Man I heavily underestimated the effort that went into creating a piece like it. You really have to be in love with the process to get things done. Passively knowing about motorcycles is one thing and actively searching for information, bending it and spending actual intellectual power on analysing it and presenting it is a different ball game. Even though I loved some of it, the effort that was required to pull that off really made me doubt if it was worth it, especially since I'm preparing for competitive examinations. Maybe I'll complete it someday maybe I won't. But that simple exercise brought a completely new perspective to learning and also your profession. I'll send you both a copy each if I ever complete it. 😂

[@kudalesamarth]

I'm having the same situation going on! Hope you complete it soon.

[@motorinc]

Looking forward to it @AnandA2155! Thank you for sharing and all the very best!

[@anupamtheboss4536]

I am an Old Customer, It was 2003 or 05 I was In school and I used to read The Last four Pages of the Magazine where the specs of All the Cars and Bikeswere mentioned in a List. It was Informative and I use to know How many Horsepower and CC Evey Car or Bike Made. Later I Remember one Article On an Autocar or Overdrive Magazine where there was a review of a Car may be an suv like Pagero or Ford Endeavour first generation Or something where the Journalists were making a Review of the Vehicle and Going to Shumi's Mirriage, and there was one picture of a Plate with two Gulab Jamuns on it.

[@motorinc]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@neerajkarunanidhi6804]

There’s a line that Shumi said from an earlier podcast about this very topic of Automotive Journalism during his PD days. I forgot what the exact wordings were but it goes something along the lines of “when you wake up, you shouldn’t regret or hate the job you signed up for” and that has been a guiding principle for me in life. And this field of journalism with its vibrant characters is the reason why I took up Journalism in my undergraduate. I’m in my final year. Will I end up in Journalism? Maybe not. Do I want to? After spending a month in an internship with a legacy newspaper’s sports column? Maybe not. It’s not for me. I do not see a possibility where this passion of mine can depend on Journalism as my profession. Also, I do not want to be in a cycle where my passion becomes a chokehold over me. But that experience has been valuable for me. So, thank you for that, I guess. PS:- my mom always told me during college admissions that a passion and profession tying together is almost impossible. Now, I understand her point better after spending 2.5 years in college :)

[@motorinc]

Some things are better understood in hindsight than foresight @neerajkarunanidhi6804! We're big fans of making the most of what you have so we'll suggest that you do that for the remainder of college for now. All the best for the future!

[@uthkarshnaik6608]

For me this channel keeps my enthusiasm for motorbikes alive, without spending hours on the internet. I listen to MotorInc, then go to the showroom and ride the motorcycle. Now I know , understand and experience bikes that are in my country. Thank you.

[@motorinc]

😁

[@allencrispy]

Nice one. Could you also make a video on the behind the scenes stuff at motorinc. Your production team needs the spotlight 👏👏

[@motorinc]

Hey AC! Thanks for the suggestion! They are magicians!

[@surajshanbhag]

The last 10 minutes are serious career advice not just for automotive journalism but everything in the professional world. There was this trend for the last few years but post-COVID its just gone to the next level. Everywhere you look, and this actually scares the $#!t out of me. 1 recession or 1 broad-based downturn in the markets and we will have riots on the street, thats how fickle we have become. Sorry about the rant, but as usual great start to a Saturday, thanks to MotorInc.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @surajshanbhag!😊

[@ra1n_]

This is not a MotorInc First video. But it's MotorIncs' Firsts Video :) iykyk.

[@motorinc]

😆

[@vdntshmp]

As someone who has started their KZbin journey just this week, it was awesome to hear about both of your experiences as a rookie! How most of us would start off today is very different from this, but it's nice to know what to look out for and where our sights should be set. You guys have been the best influence ever!

[@motorinc]

Thanks V! 🙏🏾 And. All the best to you!

[@Vkwandering]

Great life lesson in this session too. “Not all marriages between passion and professional have an ending happily ever after ” loved it.

[@mayankbatra5369]

Very curious to see those photos that they talked about in the second half of the podcast. I have some amount of love for photography so would love to see those!

[@motorinc]

Well ask them to dig around!

[@MohdSameer-jw3ti]

Didn't know I needed to hear this, currently in a situation where I earn well and that leaving the job and pursuing content creation is very tempting.. but I realize that content creation needs a lot of work, whereas doing what I do and have money to enjoy my bike and light touring is what I enjoy more..

[@rahul27benjamin]

I love how Shumi and Karthi are telling these stories for the first time to each other. Just goes to show how much you can know about a person when you set an agenda and just talk!

[@sourabhverma996]

Main reason for me watching MotorInc is the content being so pure and non biased about what Kartikeya and Shumi review, and the content concludes with for who the vehicle is instead of being a question of "buy or don't buy?".👍

[@motorinc]

Thank you so much for the kind words @sourabhverma996!

[@notoriousmedico1889]

If Shumi sees this, the next thing I'd like to know is how Motorinc got into fruition and behind the scenes of the quality product that you guys create.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the suggestion @notoriousmedico1889. We have talked about the beginning of MotorInc here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q529fniYi5KqpdUsi=LgpcJW0HRqGELcBG

[@ananthadventures]

The conversation is so natural and organic. Visiting down the memory lane is always a cherishing experience. Really liked wathcing this video and enjoyed the smiles and giggles of you both. Most important quality i notice is that both allow each other to finish their story and listen patiently with least interruption, which is rare. Felt like that the convesation was between two friends passionate about bikes rather than a video shot for viewers. Hope, one day, i could also share some of my motorcycling experience with people.

[@motorinc]

Look forward to hearing your stories too AA!

[@Rahul-kp6wn]

I am a passionate rider since 20 years. Am in the process to become an Automative journalist as a late career heartly choice. This connect hit me at the right time and right place.. Wish I would have started along with you as I have started Same time in a desk job which fueled my Passion for bikes, cars, nature & wildlife photograaphy. In the sea of creators am wandering as a lone wolf to create a difference.

[@shashankam359]

Could you do an episode on the different types of consumables and their relevance? For example branded fuels there is so much confusion whether to go for them, then there are fuel additives, different types of filters in air, fuel, various grades of brake fluids are they interchangeable, varieties of brake pads, regular air vs nitrogen etc. It's a vast topic but considering the options available and polarising opinions your take might prove helpful.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the suggestion @shashankam359. We've touched upon many of these in previous ThisConnect episodes. We'd invite you revisit/watch the First Car, First Bike, and Family Trips episodes again.

[@AkshatKabra98]

Brilliant pod ❤ side note: I just noticed that the numbers on set are actually...motorinc's office coordinates!

[@motorinc]

🤫

[@AkshatKabra98]

@@motorinc 😂😅

[@hpgddwr]

I loved how vulnerable Shumi seemed here. Generally he has this matter-of-fact voice, roasting everyone left right center. But here, when sharing his stories of past, he seemed so relatable. Loved this side of the presenters and the format. I am up for listening more of non-auto related topics with these (life/ philosophy etc.)

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @hpgddwr.

[@ambadichandran43]

When shumi talked about the distinction of passion and profession I was like finally someone said it. You can use your profession to pursue your passion and it's absolutely fine. We have created a notion of saying that you won't be happy if your passion doesn't align with your profession, but I beg to differ and what he told was a fine piece of advice ; do what you do and turn that to fuel for doing what you love.

[@motorinc]

👍🏽

[@axitsuthar7900]

49:51 Shumi gave reality check to so many people. Harsh but much needed. The urge & temptation to join Motorinc, just to work & learn under these guys, is ❤

[@motorinc]

❤️

[@mohs1nsha1kh]

The good old days of dreaming of bikes and cars by staring at them from the magazines, now there is too much information - there is a chance that you would never be happy even with your dream bike/car as you consume so much favorable and not so favorable content.

[@motorinc]

Problem of plenty!

[@puneetbahuguna]

hey MotorInc! Been watching all your videos for a long time now, really like the concept and the flow of conversation you two guys have. One suggestion, it'll be wonderful if you guys can include some pictures/ videos of the experiences while talking about it. And like always it was a great episode :)

[@motorinc]

Noted @puneetbahuguna!

[@Don_Mitchell]

Kartikeya’s mention of Auto Expo of (good) old times brought back fond memories….I remember dad booking his tickets for Delhi, Pragati Maidan and I would eagerly wait for his return, anticipating (rightly so!) magazines and brochures he would get. The centre spreads from the magazines and select brochures (like at the launch of Kinetic Honda) would then adorn our bedroom walls…sigh! Good ol’ times!!

[@motorinc]

Indeed @Don_Mitchell.

[@owaisparvez6232]

Right at the start, you both talking about the back of the magazine sounds so nostalgic ❤ As a magazine reader and car fanatic, I used to love nerding about those sections haha

[@motorinc]

Lovely to hear that @owaisparvez6232. Thanks for joining us.

[@motorinc]

😁

[@ameydeolalikar9788]

Watching this just before joining Zigwheels is just soo inspiring and fun.

[@motorinc]

All the best Ameya!

[@ameydeolalikar9788]

@@motorinc hoping to one day be of the calibre to be at Motorinc

[@crackalikeit222]

Shubhabrata Marmar. Kartikeya Singhee . I always was in awe of reading the name of the author on the articles in the magazines and I never had thought that we would see you guys talking until KZbin happened (I never ended up watching the TV shows on cable). And am proud of myself, for being able to tell the last names of some of the people you mentioned by first name in this video ❤

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @crackalikeit222.

[@manansharma9507]

Just an out-there suggestion, I think it'll be really fun if you guys ever decided to have a segment where we chip in and share a photo that encapsulates our joy of motoring. The photo can be of anything - any view, any vehicle they saw or maybe one of their own vehicles. It'll be really cool to share our one common passion with others! Can be a good season-end episode of ThisConnect, where we share our most profound and powerful memories / stories, and you share the best ones!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the suggestion @manansharma9507. But just for the record, you are always welcome to share your stories with us through the comments. We may not be able to respond to every one of you but we definitely read every comment. So, feel free to share!😊 To us, every time someone takes time out of their day to share something that would help someone else, they're already doing the best that they can.

[@MuhammedShafiS]

I am so hooked into these discussions. Never thought I was interested in two adults talking about vehicles. ❤. Keep going 🎉

[@motorinc]

Hullo MSS! Glad to have you with us!

[@anukritbhargava1153]

“Your passion and your profession don’t have to coincide.” It’s funny how the best part of this video (solely in my not-so-important opinion) comes right at the end. What Shumi says here is so vitally important for all of us to understand, especially those of us in our late 20s and early 30s, who are approaching the middle of the beginning of our careers. I say this, because this is the stage in our lives where we’ve been doing what we’ve been doing (professionally) for long enough to understand if we’re really passionate about what we’re doing or if we’re just really good at what we’re doing and know our passion(s) lie(s) elsewhere. Very reassuring to hear this, if only to realign priorities and truly enjoy the job and every thing that comes after.

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much for adding to our take @anukritbhargava1153! And for joining us.

[@ArnavSenguptaPlus]

You can’t leave the soldier story like that!! We have a right to know what it was all about! 😮

[@motorinc]

We can tell you @ArnavSenguptaPlus, but then...🙃

[@ArnavSenguptaPlus]

@@motorinc 😄

[@TalkingPointblank]

Fantastic as usual. Honestly my best time spent every Sunday is listening to these one hour of your conversations of you guys. It's super entertaining and also making me learn something new everytime. Thanks Shumi and Kartikeya and keep them coming.

[@motorinc]

Hello again TPB!

[@swasthikachar]

Truly it took me 2 days to finish this entire video,and this has given me massive insights and a base view of where should i start,i feel its all about collecting experiences and being bonded with the machine and then pass on views ,i will try my best in this journey,i mark this comment as start of my true learning of automotive journalism,Thank you ,As Sir Kartikey said to find someone to learn from ,Motor inc is the better option for now.i will fuel my passion of automotive jr with my profession ❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @swasthikachar.

[@uthkarshnaik6608]

I am a motorcycle guy, so for domestic bikes I had subscripted to all the major outlets on youtube. Any every video was more or less the same and left like a ad for a bike, with all those fancy shot and music. I soon grew tierd of it. I am glad that motor Inc takes their time to give us a detailed account of the motoring expereince while rest are in that rat race. Thank you.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the kind words @uthkarshnaik6608!

[@dilepanshanmuganathan]

The Startup Culture has been a boon or a bane for many Professions and Businesses. When the Subject is Both Technical and Skill Oriented Like Automotive We as Viewers are Flooded with Unwanted or Substandard Content Hence we Search for the Right Voices to Absorb and Enthral Us in our Automotive Viewing and Learning Experience Here is were very few select Journalists have the Honour and this Episode has Nailed it in aptly Karthikeya and Shumi = We Wish to listen to You More = Both of You are Gold Standard Now God Drives Your Journey...

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much for the kind words @dilepanshanmuganathan.

[@_PRAMIK]

I used to have a note with photos of bikes and cars, where I personally wrote their specs and included images I collected from newspapers and magazines. I remember having a photo of the Apache RTR 160 (2012) in it, and whenever I went to sleep, I looked at it and thought, WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!!!!

[@motorinc]

Why so?

[@_PRAMIK]

@@motorinc as a kid, i didn't seen any bike that looked liked that.

[@Petrolhead11]

Hearing about the early struggles of successful startups is always inspiring; it fuels the drive to persevere.

[@debashisatripathy]

Eyy man I was out of town for a while and Missed this Episode. Got back and the first thing in my KZbin page was Motorinc ThisConnect.I immediately hopped onto it and watched it in one go. As if I'm binging a documentary. Well laid out. What I always liked about both of you is the fact that Not only do you present the Good values and the Bad values but Ya'll never forget to Put a Pun Here and There regarding some of your awkward and weird experiences. This really helps a beginner rider to instil that confidence in them that, No matter the situation The Machine will most definitely stand with you and it's these moments that you are going to remember for life and laugh about them while having a cup of chai with old friends. "P.S. The Demand for Shumi's Picture of Falling off is Getting HIGH ! 🤣🤣"

[@motorinc]

Thank you for taking the time to watch @debashisatripathy! Shumi wishes you good luck to find that picture 😅

[@tarunprabhu2562]

Takeaways from this 1) There can always be too much of something. 2) Pictures can tell a hundred words. But sometimes capture neither the moments leading upto nor after it. 3) Sometimes it's the little things in life that matter. 4) Good things happen to those who wait, watch and learn 5) Kids these days 6) Point and shoot beats phone.. (especially if you drive a humvee) I am now getting closer to my mid thirties and don't want to get into automotive journalism because I have a fair idea on how much I DON'T know.. The limit of my skill is that I can get the pegs on the ground on a few bikes and can ride through Bengaluru traffic without needing to put my foot down, slam the brakes or even honk for an extended period of time (both on my modded inty as well as Xpulse Pro). Have owned and driven quite a few vehicles over the last several years but it always amazes me how good pro riders can be and then I realise I am nowhere near that skill : ) I'm just happy consuming this long form content you guys put out every now and then, I started paying more attention to your channel because I find most of both your opinions matching what I get when I try the corresponding machine.

[@motorinc]

Succinctly put @tarunprabhu2562! Thanks for sharing.

[@puneethmys152]

So basically what you guys have done in MotorInc is bring the print media kind of process into video and video review process... That's a main reason for me to like your channel more than others. Now that i think about it... i haven't seen any other auto-channels after I started watching this channel. I have stopped looking at the specs of a vehicle too much and learning so much more than other times. Now i am sure i am going to use this knowledge i gain from you guys in some of my future talks or projects or anything worthwhile i do in my life.

[@motorinc]

Heya Puneeth, thank you for your time. Wish you ace what you do!

[@prabhankatesar4728]

The first magazine that l bought was Indian Auto Journal of July 1986 issue. I have practically read all the magazines and I am still reading.

[@shubhamthakur8530]

I really love your First episodes, just chilling and talking about a vehicle and you end up wanting more even though they are quite well detailed

[@Mijhirrocks]

Now I get it. Watching Shumi at 1.5x still feels natural 😂

[@motorinc]

😁

[@rajnishdhull333]

Can't thank you guys enough for honest and actually helpful reviews of cars/bikes. And with that these life, career advices- ❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you for your time! Means so much!

[@tapasr8107]

Been waiting for this discussion for a loong time!! 🙏

[@motorinc]

What'd you think of the episode @tapasr8107?

[@tapasr8107]

@@motorinc I think it was great. Very informative. I was always curious as to how both Shumi sir and Karthik sir got into Motoring Journalism. Also any advice you might have for budding or aspiring motoring journalists like what might be a good way to get started or things to pay attention to more than others... ? Also a suggestion, can you please talk about communication systems while riding bikes? Thanks again for the great episode!!

[@vic110291]

In the vein of this story-based podcast, why don’t you guys do an episode where you talk about the respective bikes/cars you own/have owned, and tell stories about them? That would be awesome!

[@pratikindia27]

It's really hard hitting, the way you mentioned passion and profession. Sadly, most people will realise it only after trying to marry two. And most of them will never realise it because they have only seen 3 Idiots, and have never tried it in real.

[@motorinc]

👍🏽

[@sahilhakani5220]

My day job is in the automotive sectore as an engineer and businessman. It is So true about having mileage on a lot of vehicles. I am obviously not as experienced as any good journalist. But my love for cars and bikes makes me rent out, ride or go get test rides of alot of vehicles. From suvs to 4x4s to hatchbacks to fast cars to all kinds bikes. And after all this. More than a lakh kilometres total in the multiple cars I have owned. 5-6k kilometres on other cars and bikes. I still believe I know nothing about cars and bikes to do any form of journalism as much as it is a dream of mine to someday start a publication. But as of now I believe the max I find myself capable if is confidently able to recommend the right car to friends family. Bikes is still a long shot. And putting the opinion out there is a huge way ahead. But someday for sure!!❤

[@motorinc]

Sounds like a lovely dream @sahilhakani5220! All the very best. 🤗

[@Mr.the.spectator]

Amit Chhangani's review of Honda Jazz, almost a decade and half ago, is what got me to appreciate what you guys do. Absolutely adored his coverage. That review for me is the benchmark. Still remember it and gave me such a familiarity with the machine that when I were to acquire my first car, I knew off the bat what I wanted. Pitted the brio (shortest stroke) against polo (longest stroke) and despite knowing it would a whole lot more work in town, but that familiarity tilted me in favour of the high revving one over the stronger low end one. Still have the brio, and adoring it still.

[@motorinc]

Really! Awesome to hear that!

[@marksanyal]

As a kid, those past 4 pages were my go-to every time I got an auto magazine in my hand. I think that's the reason I can contextualise the car market now. To all the interns and freshers making those lists, thank you 😊

[@motorinc]

You and all of us @marksanyal!😅

[@sameerdeshpande6360]

I started reading auto magazines form 1992/3 with autoIndia. I was subscriber of all auto magazines. September 98 was launch of overdrive and it was ahead of all it terms of printing quality. Good old days 😊

[@motorinc]

Oh wow! That’s flash back.

[@dr.ranadhishrajan2797]

Amazing discussion as always ❤. I really wanted to know how difficult it is to be a auto journalist.... and I could really understand it from this video. I don't know whether it's a coincidence or not but about a month ago I was doing a lot of research on the versys 650 and I saw Shumi's video in overdrive where he compares the versys 650 with the tiger 800. It was an amazing one. And the other coincidence is... a close frnd of mine was searching for a second hand car in the market and he got a deal of a Toyota Corolla altis at an attractive price of 6lakh. I had never seen the review of a corolla. And the 1st review I saw was of Kartikeya where he was driving the corolla in Autocar. Amazing 😁😁❤️

[@motorinc]

Hi @dr.ranadhishrajan2797! Thanks for sharing. We're glad to have been helpful!

[@siddathraghavan7213]

Hi Motorinc Team, I love your content and just wanted to suggest a topic for a podcast episode. Can you please talk about some of the wonderful routes you guys would recommend or have heard about and how to go about preparing/taking rides on different terrains and places.

[@gaitondebhau18]

As I'm fairly young, through out the video i was jus opening another tab searching for the bikes that was being referred and admiring it. Love you motorinc and i know how hard u work on the comments no need to reply. ❤

[@motorinc]

Aww come on! ❤️

[@gaitondebhau18]

@@motorinc 🫂 man

[@Dheeeeraj]

The last chapter 55:50 is such a gem! Awesome episode guys. Absolutely loved listening to this one ❤️

[@KATT0]

I am loving ThisConnect please keep uploading them for free to this channel

[@chxnchxl_01]

Great Podcast. With some unheard insights of being in shoes of you guys. Appreciate the hard work. Thank you being different from other automotive channels.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for listening @chxnchxl_01!

[@anandlakkaraju6825]

Never seen Shumi talk about the overall experience. Kartik - I always knew you are the serious yet cool guy and nice to have additional details to the work you do. The humans behind the two of you makes Motor Inc special. Right from planning to initial experiences and the joy about enjoying the journey not just the end goal . 😮😮😮 You guys are travelling professionals. I am so happily jealous now 😅

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @anandlakkaraju6825.

[@vardanrathi7777]

I still remember those childhood years when I used to search for a "gaadi ki photo waali" magazine at which ever kabadi waala / raddi waala / second hand book seller I could find. Then as a teenager, I figured out only the railway station magazine stall had these magazines. So every 15th of the month used to be a trip to the railway station to buy the latest Autocar, Overdrive, Sportstar and Digit....and probably whatever cheap hotwheels rip off I could find :) Damn! Those pre-internet days were fun.

[@OldSkoolFauji]

Beautiful stories, one of the reasons I watch these two talk. We need MotorInc merch!

[@motorinc]

Thank you @OldSkoolFauji

[@ajinkyatripathi2248]

The passion with which you guys speak, it's almost as if i am right there with you folks in that moment. Lots of love ❤️

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much @ajinkyatripathi2248! Glad to have you with us.

[@Tridebeshs]

Got to know this channel, Shumi and Kartikeya clearly demonstrate everytime how knowledgeable they are in the field. Infact Shumi's video is the reason I considered the KTM Duke 250 for a test ride. Guess what, booked it yesterday after having the time of my life on the test ride. Everything these people said, the linear power band, the bit extra sensitive quick shifter, the nature if the bike, everything checked out. This channel is pure Gold

[@motorinc]

Congratulations! Wish you awesome rides T!

[@prnv7]

Hi Shumi, Kartik and Team MotorInc, I don't know if this is gonna sound cliche or me fanboying, but thankyou for the content you've been making. ThisConnect is not just a podcast for me but everything else you can imagine. It has made me wiser, calmer, more patient and on top of it, it has made me dream and pursue what I like. I have a lot of life to go ahead still, but the ignition of my passion for motorcycles and then wanting to do it responsibly and in a way igniting the urge to work for it and live it out is something I've never experienced before. I know I am in for a very long journey now with a handful of bikes but in an year from now, I will come back to let you know that I did it. The first step to this journey. I will look forward to meeting you on track in Chennai soon when I get the bike to learn track riding. Till then I'll keep watching and enjoying your content in a quest to be there one day and live it all out. Cheers!

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much for the kind words @prnv7!

[@aditgupta684]

It's like a river of experience derived wisdom that's flowing in this episode. Loved it, as usual.

[@motorinc]

Glad you enjoyed it @aditgupta684!

[@prajwalp9981]

I didn’t even feel like forwarding once. Though I never watch movies or web series, I didn’t think twice before spending 56 minutes on this video. Nicely done. Also, Shumi didn’t think twice before mentioning that gen z are quite incapable of owning that responsibility which is very true. Appreciate the honesty

[@motorinc]

Thank you for watching @prajwalp9981

[@raiprateek1005]

I remember first watching you kartikeya sir in autocar india, and watching shumi sir's review for Apache 180 abs at odmag. It was 2011- 12. Ever since then I have been a great admirer of your work. Thank you for articulating so well about how a vehicle can emote emotions in us. Thank you very much❤❤❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you Prateek for all the time over the years!

[@sanmaan13]

It is always a pleasure to listen to you guys talk about life advice. I hope every one of us who is listening absorbs at least some bits from this podcast. - The point about putting in the hours at the beginning is perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of careers today. Pursuit of instant gratification is probably the biggest hindrance in achieving our dreams. I feel like I got lucky in my life because I never had the means to gratify myself without having first earned the money to buy stuff. Boy does it keep my credit card spend in control now! - Another fantastic piece has been about the merging of passion and career and I wholly agree with the idea that it’s better to have them separated because when your career gets to you, you have your passion to let off some steam; what do you do when both are the same? You can’t leave one for the other. A lot of times, the highlight of my days staying late at work was the fact that I’m going to get empty roads going back home! - Lots more to unpack, going to rewatch this one in a few weeks again!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @sanmaan13.

[@shendesiddhivinayak3]

So basically, there’s only one way of becoming big in the auto mobile journalism: starting small and working hard to climb the ladder. It is good for young people, But how can this work for someone in their 30s who are planning to start this? How do they reach out to brands for getting cars and invites to events? Sharing this will actually be more helpful and insightful than just the stories. Thanks!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the suggestion SS. Appreciate the feedback.

[@shendesiddhivinayak3]

@@motorinc that wasn’t a suggestion. It was a genuine question. Would be great if you could shed some light on it 🙏🏻😭

[@kuber2863]

Your profession and passion don't need to be the same, damn...

[@motorinc]

👍🏽

[@yash2d-fl2kq]

I'm looking forward to see their insights on this topic : Fitness, nutrition & how they're able to this & spend time on track even at this age. And in the current era of digital era jobs where we spend most of our time on chairs, how could we reach to their level by their age?

[@motorinc]

Thanks Yash, great suggestion.

[@aniketmhatre7703]

Shummi's analogies "old resort towel" before you throw it away! The vibe is relatable when you travel from Kurla to Dadar in Mumbai Local for entire week.😂.

[@motorinc]

Oof! That's a good parallel @aniketmhatre7703

[@rahulchandru3663]

Excellent, Insightful , practical. And good to know you hire people. Looking forward.

[@DriveDriftandDraftD3]

I'm happy to get some insights like this, being a person who has started to review automobiles in Malayalam. To hear how it was during the early rides.

[@motorinc]

😊 Wish you the best!

[@aniruddhapisharody7035]

Thank you so much for this incredible episode! It was truly awesome to hear about everything you’ve experienced and the remarkable journey you’ve both had. Your storytelling is so authentic and reflects your vast experience, which I’m sure will make your audience trust you more than any other channel. It’s impressive to think that you’ve covered a combined total of over 10 million kilometers! I’m particularly interested in how you first met and how Motorinc was created-when did the idea first take root? I completely agree with you about the value of washing cars and bikes; it’s something I did myself, and even though people questioned why I spent hours on it, I learned so much from the experience. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and find that no other channel resonates with me as much as yours does. Kudos to the team, looking forward to work with you guys sometime in my future and tap the knowledge that you guys have. (please do a meetup soon)

[@motorinc]

Hi AP! Thank you for joining us today and for all the kind words!

[@namansharma1032]

New to the community but have been following MotorInc since it's inception. More than anything, the passion with which you talk about motorcycles is infectious :) Just one question, where do we post requests for topics we'd love to hear from you ?

[@motorinc]

Right here @namansharma1032!😊

[@sachinnagaraja]

Shumi and karthik requesting you guys to do a live show of this connect in many places so public people like me who adore your works can watch it, enjoy it and learn from it (which I am doing right now) but it would be a special thing.. to see and meet you guys in person....

[@motorinc]

Does the meetup have to at a live recording @sachinnagaraja?😅

[@_Adv8_]

It is a pain and a pleasure to know that you guys will continue to be a two man team. Pleasure because I know the quality and consistency of the content will continue to remain high and there will be no dilution to this. Pain because I or others will not be able to join and contribute as journalists but only as editors or graphic designers or something else and even if we get to review stuff down the line, it will be the hardest job in the world to constantly reach the standards you guys have set. Thank you for another great video.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the kind words @_Adv8_

[@martiandrover]

Why are the RSS feeds not being updated? This has been happening since a week now. Neither the latest ThisConnect nor the latest First episode are on RSS. 🙏 look out for the folks who transitioned to PocketCasts after Google Podcasts shut down. I am one of those. We rely on the RSS feeds

[@Shemal.JustAnotherShrink]

You guys need to stop raising the bar every single week!!

[@motorinc]

Oh man! You have to stop encouraging us every single week! 😁

[@jayveerrathod92]

Who else has paused this video multiple times to search for Shumi's older overdrive videos?

[@motorinc]

Hahahaha what did you find?

[@jayveerrathod92]

@@motorinc Many bike review videos which I remember I have watched on tv back then. I found review video even for most un-Shumi bikes such as Honda dream yuga but can't find the same for my Unicorn. :)

[@satyabratapal8977]

lots of ❤ to Shumi and Karthik and the entire Motorinc team for bringing out such nice content. It takes a huge amount of hard work to churn out such content everytime.

[@motorinc]

Thanks a ton @satyabratapal8977! We'll pass on your compliments to the entire team.

[@abhishekatcardiff]

Post X-Trail review, no podcasts are coming up on Apple. Any idea why?

[@sudhakar7889]

They have covered it in their last video.

[@abhishekatcardiff]

@@sudhakar7889 not watching videos. What are they saying?

[@JayanandSupali]

OMG 😱 Yamaha FZ16 was Shumis 1st video at overdrive. I wish I could see it today and know what your review was, as I have had that bike with me since 2009. Just booked Bajaj Speed 400 because when it comes to handling, it's literally on par with FZ16 but much more power n equipment. This was a nice Jog down the memory lane getting to know some stories about certain things that I read about in the Mag and some that I recall watching on tv. I cannot believe how much I enjoyed it by the end of it cos when it started and Shumi said Stories, I was skeptical if I would like it or not. Hats off to you both. The combined experience and story telling skills of you both won me over. Also, I 100% agree with Shumi about his answer to being an Automotive Journalist in today's time. Today's gen just wants instant gratification and they will make video's on high end machinery to get likes and watch time. I have seen this on Instagram. Suggestion of topic for next discussion, if I may, the current gen 2 wheeler proprietary LED lamps on how underpowered they are and absolutely useless.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the suggestion @JayanandSupali! And for joining us for this one.

[@joeldsouza1710]

Shumi Sir, could you share your process of understanding and making notes while testing a bike

[@voltgaming2213]

100 percent agree with all the points , I want to see some of processes behind motorinc team someday to do such quality videos

[@DollarUnlocked]

Dear MotorInc Team, I hope this message finds you well. I have been a long-time admirer of your reviews and trust your insights deeply. Owning a Scorpio Classic has been a childhood dream of mine, and I'm considering purchasing it as my personal car. However, I want to ensure that I make an informed decision. I would be incredibly grateful if you could provide a detailed review of the Scorpio Classic. Your expertise and honest evaluation would mean a lot to me and many others who look up to your reviews. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your insightful review.

[@ganiwaseem9210]

After listening to you guys for a whole 56 minutes and 32 hours and after watching "almost" every video you guys post, I'd love to join your team. I'd be lucky to learn from you. P.S. I've been a content writer although not auto but tech.

[@motorinc]

Hello Waseem, reach out to [e-mail]

[@rupeshmishra9152]

Thank you guys for talking about the way to become a automobile journalist. The response was very definite and practical.

[@motorinc]

You're welcome @rupeshmishra9152.

[@sumanthmehatha]

Shumi dropping life lessons at the end, feels like I can keep learning from him for forseeable future. Would love to know the books he reads and recommends.

[@motorinc]

Hi @sumanthmehatha! Thank you for sharing. And request noted.

[@singhamarjeet_official]

You both are one of the coolest people I have watched. I just love the reviews.

[@motorinc]

Thank you @singhamarjeet_official.

[@ajayadhiya2010]

An excellent episode, Shumi and Kartikeya...well done..

[@motorinc]

Hullo AA!

[@saishgokhale]

Can we have a session with shumi for his philosophies.. In every video there's atleast one point he makes which I can relate myself to.. I have a passion for the machines, but I cannot leave my bread and butter.. But still want to learn a lot of things.. What should be done?!