Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 2024 First Impressions | MotorInc First S02E25

[@motorinc]

*Chapters* 00:00 Delayed Again? 01:25 250 Duke's Cousin 02:00 Not a Cafe Racer 03:15 The Calm 250 05:28 Your First Bike? 06:21 Refinement 06:58 Quality & Finish 09:08 Larger & Comfortable 08:37 Highway Ready 10:47 Aerodynamics 11:33 Lower Seat Height 12:44 White Looks Great 13:03 Odd Details 14:17 Tyres 15:47 Corners 17:15 Subtle & Neutral 17:33 Can You Tour? 18:37 Comfort Levels 19:40 Pricing & the 400s 22:30 In the City 22:14 Instruments 24:15 Laid Back 25:57 Is KTM India Serious 28:46 Quick Summary 32:00 What Happens Next? 34:30 Closing Comments *Explore MotorInc memberships* at youtube.com/@motorinc/join

[@kalachar]

Thanks 😊😊

[@RevanthGomarapu]

Very much needed video...

[@RevanthGomarapu]

I just asked you guys for it....❤️

[@xxxxxxxxxx336]

Infinity… test ride out in the wild….

[@callsigncrusader9877]

Hey show me I wanted to ask is x95 petrol is enough for 390 or not

[@aashaykadu3390]

So if they launch a bobber it will be Husqvarna Nopilen.

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@kshitijpandey6514]

😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀

[@parthibpandit401]

Wow that made me crack up well🤣

[@devynkumar1997]

Hilarious

[@ankitmahapatra8921]

Wow 😂

[@viralengine908]

Please never feel pressured to rush your videos. Your quality is worth waiting for. If we have to wait till you have the test unit available to ride in Mumbai. That's perfectly fine.

[@motorinc]

Thank you @viralengine908.

[@mounik009]

Agreed

[@chintanpe2912]

I bought mine mid-April (it's my first bike), and to summarize my experience in one sentence, this bike is more Bruce Wayne than Tony Stark. Confident, competent and yet... so calm and composed. Full of personality. It's in no hurry to show you what it can do, and I love that about it (I felt that the other KTM's have that "pick me" energy, and I don't really like that). Shumi got a lot of points right, but my honest opinion is that the bike is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT for the beginner/intermediate defensive rider. It downplays it's abilities on normal days, but once things get serious, it doesn't hesitate to go all out. Some might mistake this bike to be sluggish, but don't get disillusioned folks! Find an open road, rev past 8k rpm, the experience is plain exhilarating. The up and down Quickshifter+ is the cherry on top. I also really like the way it looks. Just wish it had those ring light drls that the svartpilen had. Felt like KTM-Bajaj are deliberately downgrading it to say "THIS IS NOT A FLAGSHIP", and that's a bit annoying. Maybe I am really romanticizing it, but man do I love my "Chillpilen 250". I saved up and bought the all access membership to thank both of you gentlemen and the Motorinc team for introducing me to the world of motorcycling. ATGATT, peace!!

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that @chintanpe2912! Thank you for sharing.

[@chintanpe2912]

@@motorinc You're welcome! ❤

[@abhigyanchauhan9508]

As an owner I completely agree

[@pranavwanjari2049]

Yup definitely agree 💯

[@DerperDoing]

I was wondering is it a hassle to replace Vitpilen's headlight with Svartpilen's? Why not replace it? :3

[@anubhavroy]

Chai Racer is already a thing, Shumi just coined the term! Great video team, what would you highlight to be the difference between this and the Speed 400? Given both have a laid back sort of manner about themselves?

[@motorinc]

Yes both feel pretty relaxed. The Speed 400 is more comfortable around the city, the Vitpilen's suspension's slightly better at highway speeds. Speed 400 is smooth to about 105kmph after which it complains and refinement drops. Vitpilen is never fully smooth but the experience is consistent and post 120-ish you'll feel some vibration starting out.

[@DieMenschMaschine]

I am 41 and have no plans on buying a bike.Also, I drive the Tata Safari automatic 🙂 - I will still watch all the MotorInc videos, the calmness and fun put together makes me work efficiently. Love it❤ MotorInc is meditation for me!

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much @OldSkoolFauji.

[@ritwikprince]

He means it helps him go to sleep… 😂

[@_Adv8_]

Ok so I don’t wanna sound like an ass but I feel like Shumi sometimes interrupts Kartikeya when he’s going a lil off topic or joking about something and if this is your dynamic to play good cop bad cop or something and try to stick to the format then by all means please go ahead. I’m just saying that if you guys go a lil bit off track and joke around and banter a little more, I think it’ll be fine and maybe a lot more people will appreciate it. Again, you guys are experienced so don’t want this to sound like a complaint or anything. Thanks for the great content as always.

[@_Adv8_]

Also just give credit where it is due, I haven’t seen a lot of car first impressions but from the one or two i have watched, I can see Shumi is listening a lot more and supporting when Kartikeya is talking because he seems to be the expert on cars.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the feedback @_Adv8_!

[@qweasd5423]

I have bought the vitpilen 250 and it is really a chill bike, I like the vibe and can go zoom on command, vibration after 8000 rpm is there. Overall a head turner and a nice chillpilen.

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear from an owner @qweasad5423.

[@chandrilbhattacharjee3916]

15:23 Kartik's face says it all 🤣 loved the discussion man ❤️

[@TheTwinPost]

Nice catch man.... Nice catch 😂

[@motorinc]

😊

[@monishgowda5221]

lol u got a good eye bro😂

[@Unaad_Sam]

1. Chai racing is a thing because we have more of Chai culture than Coffee. I have seen people going from Mumbai to Ahura (Dahanu) just to have tea and bun maska. So, Chai racer can actually be a thing... 😂😂😂 BTW, Very Good review! ❤

[@motorinc]

We're not turning down a ride, most of the time, but for tea and bun maska? That's real adventurous @Unaad_Sam!😧

[@DevilAlpacca]

Wait until the west discovers Chai Tea Racers 😂

[@RevsAndWheels]

​@@DevilAlpacca That's a multi layered pun you got there 😂

[@josephstalin9481]

or Kachori chai Racers here in rajasthan going 100-200 km just to have kachori and tea

[@shailesshs9750]

Thanks for a very enjoyable discussion. I drive by a KTM dealership on my evening commute. Most of the time i see customers testing different KTM bikes. The husqverna bikes are a very rare sight outside of the display stand. I sometimes feel that the proximity to the KTM does not allow the Husqvarna brand achieve a distinctive identity.

[@motorinc]

We're inclined to agree @shailesshs9750!

[@Peeyush_1010]

Finally Looks like an overall good product from Sweden. Good to see the standards of Motorcycling are increasing and Europeans are playing a major role in this revolution. An awesome discussion by you both 💯

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @Peeyush_1010!

[@RahulBasu6886]

I have no plans of ever buying a bike but here I am listening to these two. You dudes could be talking about paint drying and I guess you’d still manage to make it irresistibly engaging - thank you for the content!!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @RahulBasu6886.

[@goldpeace8463]

I bought this one on yesterday over the speed 400… I loved the machine refinement Feet and finish Exhaust sound Electronics Style I have used pulsar 220 almost 13 year then I am going with this.. Simple word is, it’s not an ordinary /boaring bike it’s a special lifestyle bike..

[@motorinc]

Congratulations @goldpeace8643! Thanks for sharing. Do let us know how you like it once you ride it more.

[@goldpeace8463]

@@motorinc yes definitely

[@amitkumarjena8634]

@@goldpeace8463 it's been 3 months, share insights bro

[@eternalpanic1]

yo it's been 4 months.. how's the experience

[@rishabhpai1021]

8:44 love the dark humour

[@motorinc]

😁

[@madmicroscope]

Hasqvarna engineers, when you try to talk to them about pillions: Whatpillion?.... Boys, we got ourselves a model name!

[@motorinc]

😆

[@shantanugadgil]

15:22 I see what you're smiling/smirking about Kartikeya!!! 😁😁😁

[@motorinc]

😆

[@Abhilashulahannan]

Shumi: I am going pretty quickly on the wet now.... Kartik's head turns with a smirk! That smirk made me realise the nasty.

[@VardhanShrivastava]

😂😂😂

[@motorinc]

😆

[@leakedzebra]

For the first time I find Shumi at a loss for words. The exasperation is making me sad.

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@-humsafar]

What happened to him

[@shadow_realm47]

"Ive been going quickly in the wet" K: 👀

[@motorinc]

😆

[@rachitbgupta]

Had a test ride of the Husqvarna 250 last week. I am in the market for a 250 motorcycle, because I want the balance of contained performance and financial efficiency. And after VStrom 250, KTM 250, KTM Adv 250 and Honda CB200X, I found the Vitpilen an absolute breath of fresh air. So much so, I don't really care about anything but the vibe of this motorcycle. It's like love at first sight. If it clicks, it clicks. If it doesn't you won't turn around to see this bike again. But if you click, brother, you're going to walk down the aisle for sure. I am just mustering up the courage to commit now. Fingers crossed.

[@motorinc]

Sounds like you found the right motorcycle for you @rachitbgupta! All the best, let us know how this goes.

[@ujju7858]

I was riding with pillion on 3rd gear at 25km/h to 27km /h. I was damn impressed

[@navinsimons1254]

Same feeling here bro

[@meetthakor28]

Quick summary was so fun to hear, "chillpilen" what a great funky name. Also I noticed Shumi using US slangs like " After 200 kms you gonna need GAS" rather than using Petrol which was something I heard first time in indian motoring scene lol. --->I had some quick question to ask abt my first motorcycle which I am going to buy and I think shumi might add something to that discussion.{also I am upgrading from activa 3g which has 8bhp and 8nm of power figure} -->For my first bike I have thaught of 2 bikes for myself: 1st is xpulse 2004v and 2nd is dominar 250.I am thinking of doing long trips to other state(if my parents agree) for my masters. or else I will be using it most of the time in city ->I want xpulse because I like enduro bikes, its in my budget and I want to buy it because I want to learn to ride tall bikes. ->I want dominar because I love the looks of it, it will give some amount of thrill to me and I want to learn how to handle heavy bikes in traffic and all. >Are there any other bikes around 2.5 lakhs price with manage able power which I should consider or wait to buy till the end of the year? >Also I heard from the motorinc's "first bike" podcast that you should go step wise to upgrade your riding skills, So I don't want to jump from 8bhp to likes of 30ish or 40ish bhp line. I want to experience the middle lane like 20ish bhps.

[@motorinc]

Hey Meet! We don't recommend the Dominars at all. We'd suggest you re-look at the list and consider everything within your budget up to a max of 30-35bhp. Test ride as many as you can and ping? The Xpulse sounds like a good idea. Be sure to check forums for ownership reviews. The Hero ownership experience isn't quite as straightforward. And do check online for the Xpulse 210 - it might not be too far away

[@Spirit2create]

I Purchased the first Vitpilen 250 in Maharashtra and I am very happy with bike and the outcome it’s very nice it has everything a person needs.

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that @Spirit2create, thanks for sharing.

[@octavian2667]

Shumi & Kartik. You guys make bike riding so interesting that car driving 5:23 nuts like me ( I’ve stopped biking since 2008) almost feel compelled to get back.😍

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @octavian2667!

[@shreyanshbahirshet]

@@octavian2667 I agree. These guys made me realise what I have been missing. About to book a new one 😁

[@vibhumrajtripathi4276]

I bought a svart sometime back. It's a good bike, not as aggressive as a 390 sure but it has character. The only mental agony I have is the tubeless tyres, which the showroom doing nothing about unfortunately.

[@motorinc]

Congratulations Vibhu!! Yup. Spot on!

[@dhruvverma6938]

you can get the vitpilen tyres for it though right?

[@outlawfromeast]

What about those tubeless conversations with sealants? Are those any good?

[@the_demigod]

Hey Motorinc team, would you guys know if the Vitpilen is getting the same TFT display from the 2025 Duke 250?t

[@Vicky_Being-Stoic]

It might not get the Duke's TFT but it should get Svartpilen's TFT. It would be awesome

[@bondof69]

I feel I may be one among those few guys who loved the design of the 1st gen Husquies. The design was radical and quirky. The only reason why I didn't get the cafe racer was because it was not available in 400 cc back then. Iam not a big fan of the reworked design. But i feel more people will like this.

[@SaurabhGkp53]

This one’s more practical for india.

[@motorinc]

Hey @bondof69! Others have echoed this sentiment too! Fully agree on the previous ones coming as 400s would have changed things

[@yudhajit07]

35mins for a Motorinc First video just doesn’t cut it. It needs to be at least 40 mins and above. That’s how much I enjoy watching you guys speak about cars and motorcycles 😅 In the future do you guys have any plans of making videos on let’s say Ninja 650 or Trident 660 or even about your personal cars and/or bikes you guys have owned in the past or currently? Really looking forward to your future videos regardless. Lots of love to both of you guys and the entire Motorinc team. ❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @yudhajit07! And for the suggestions... 😊

[@urvakshmaster]

I just bought this bike its my first bike and its awesome a chill vibe with powerful engine great electronic comfortable for long rides and a great attention grabber. Just a drawback is the vibrations but can be managed with a good grip puppy (Brand Name)

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the tip @urvakshmaster! Very unusual name there! 🤣

[@urvakshmaster]

⁠​⁠@@motorincI do get that compliment for my name frequently haha thnx to my mom just an update after the first service the vibrations have gone down a lot maybe it would smoothen out more by the third service and as it get more kilometres on it

[@CJ3B1]

I love the subtle dark humor and the tug of war here.. just so so enjoyable.

[@motorinc]

Thank you @CJ3B1

[@nishantnarula00]

As much as I love these impressions, hearing your thoughts on bigger machines would also be so much fun! The Desert X part just leaves me longing for a little bit super bike content occasionally 😁

[@motorinc]

Suggestion noted!

[@Mr.White.250]

I recently owned this bike ,I use to own R15v3 past 5 years . The R15 was very committed and was not so practical as my parents facing problem in pillion seat . So felt need to upgrade for better practicality and pillon comfort .I have driven the RE classic but didn’t find it exciting over 80 kh/hr . And So on gone through all bike in this segment and price range . And finally bought the chillpilen 250✌️. "People reaction: is it An EV or CNG". so looks are subjective, I’m not fully convinced with the design(drl is a miss) but can live with it . These days finding character in a motorcycle is getting tough but this bike have it own vibe. It’s smoother than duke but doesn’t lag behind . Also my parents really like it because of its practicality and pillion comfort .And it’s easy to manage and pocket friendly ,although the pricing felt little expensive but not much of a deal breaker(on road:2.60lac). Unlike ktm duke this bike will earn you some respect in society .Highly recommended for beginners. Key features it gets 1.ride by wire 2.quick shifter + 3.slipper and assist clutch Thank you Motorinc for this review

[@motorinc]

Awesome @idream3903. Thanks for sharing!

[@sumanbhattacharjee7514]

Shumi's communication is just spot on. Never got bored, whoooossh 35 min video passed by.

[@motorinc]

Thank you Suman.

[@akhiljude8803]

Something interesting would be if Kartikeya also takes rides and talks about what the bike was for him as well. One thing I notice about my style of riding is, I'm pretty much on board with Schumi. I find riding my Xpulse on the road boring and find my Duke 390 more interesting. I took a test ride of the RS457 and I wasn't exactly thrilled about it. I was enjoying it, but it didn't excite me because I felt like my duke had a more murderous aura to it that suited my flavour. So for me, when I talk to people about bikes, it's always the ones that are more aggressive that I navigate towards. So imagining someone who's into the "calmer" side also be side by side talking about the same bike would be a good picture to paint.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the suggestion @akhiljude8803

[@banmnx4823]

Well said 💯

[@adityaprakash]

The reason why older models had smaller tank, is because it made you stop for refuels, giving the engine some breathing time to cool down and then get going. It really makes a difference when you stop for 10 mins to the engine. The newer engine is SOHC setup, less complex, thus could do more functionally and practically. Everything is done in some rational design and process.

[@irb911]

The fact that the riding position is not as sporty as before is a bummer. I LOVED the earlier Vitpilen's riding position..... And don't worry about delaying your vids. Schumi's take is worth the wait!!! (I'm typing this slogan for the third time tonight!!! 😉😉)

[@motorinc]

Gotcha @irb911, we just responded to your other comment.

[@MountainsMoto]

how good are the suspensions ? are they as good as speed 400 ?

[@navneeth.r7683]

Had the opportunity to ride the “Chillpilen 250” and I agree with Shumi’s views on this bike. There’s a sense of real calmness in this bike, something that I’m not used to coming from a Dominar 400 which is quite calm to begin with 😅 but I’ve always considered Husqvarnas to be a lifestyle choice rather than a performance choice like the KTMs.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @navneeth.r7683

[@aceleon6237]

This genre of a fireside chat about bikes is so fantastic. Time flies just listening to the two of you. The skewed pricing of the 400cc segment vs the 250 segment is going to be a major disruptor, if it is not already.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @aceleon6237. We think it already is!

[@aceleon6237]

​@@motorinc For me, with a budget of 2.5l for a touring bike, it certainly has become a bit more difficult.

[@invalid_user_007]

I have been using this bike for the past 6 months. I always love to ride my husky🤍. For me it’s an awesome bike and really underrated.

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that @_ROCKY_OP! Thanks for sharing.

[@vinayakpujari3613]

Hey man. Can you please tell me about servicing charge?

[@invalid_user_007]

@@vinayakpujari3613 first service cost was around 1600

[@mihir_mohite]

Great video ❤ I'm currently saving to get this as my first bike

[@motorinc]

All the best @mohit_mohite. Take plenty of test rides before making a decision (this is our recommendation for any bike!)

[@asitkhanda]

I would rather wait around for your reviews even if it's late cause that means the vehicle will be thoroughly tested on the roads as wells and we will get to see the real world issues or advantages. That makes spending our hard-earned money (which is depreciating fast) worth the spend. Never feel rushed. We appreciate what you do here.

[@motorinc]

Thank you @asitkhanda! Appreciate it.

[@hooooligen]

11:29 that grabrail is a consequence of customer feedback - “my pilion feels like they’ll fall off every time I accelerate 🤦🏻‍♂️” Seriously, if you’re riding pilion, don’t be a dead weight. Help the rider out, it’s fun for both people.

[@NoOne-ef7yu]

Here in Germany, having something to grab for the passenger is mandated by law. Hence the handle/spoiler thing. They probably just put it on every bike because it's easier to manufacture, even if it's not required.

[@chinmaygadre4072]

Your videos are pure class, thank you for being so clear and informative.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for watching @chinmaygadre4072.

[@divyanshgautam7279]

I have the svartpilen 250, Its the greatest bike ever. Great for the roads in my locality, but this bike is a luxury for me, i'm a sunday rider.

[@motorinc]

What do you like so much about it @divyanshgautam7279?

[@mugeesshiekh]

We are same bro😅. I love how Shumi gives reference points to Karthikeya to explain his experience. 😂

[@motorinc]

😅

[@SathishKumar-pq2cz]

The most waited video, finally arrived from #motorinc. As usual awesome compose video Thanks for the video

[@motorinc]

Thanks Satish!

[@shauryapathak310]

I would wait 6 months if I have to, to watch your video with a genuine and full review. There is no hurry when it comes to quality.

[@motorinc]

Thank you @shauryapathak310!

[@cheekuzee]

I got his bike... my first bike... so it's well under control for a new rider. Abs works lik.charm.... the tyre width is so good for the ride... I changed the handle to adventure 250 handle bcos I'm bit taller... only issue I faced was..no aftermarket or company accessories available... had to alter another grab handle for add luggage rack at the back...

[@motorinc]

Thank you for sharing @cheekuzee! Glad to hear that you're enjoying it so far. How has the service experience been for you?

[@cheekuzee]

@motorinc good... only did first service ... i booked service slot online , no issues...

[@vedaniket87]

at 8:35 I stand with Kartikeya Although Shumi is witty I enjoy your gigs and conversations. Aboslute quality content. Keep working hard.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @vedaniket87.

[@hossain_nemo]

Shumi sir !! I'm close to getting my first bike ( with my self earned money, as you insisted).Shall I consider Xtreme 125r ?

[@motorinc]

Yes! We should have a View story for you soon too!

[@hossain_nemo]

@@motorinc TYSM !! 🌼🤍

[@ankitjha4474]

Can I put svart401 headlamp and old vitpilen front fender instead of the new one from after market.

[@motorinc]

😲 Why @ankitjha4474?

[@dangsince94]

Thank you so much for your amazing content! This is my first time commenting on your video, but I’ve been a fan of Sumi since the PD days. While the content on this channel is incredibly rich, I would love to see more information on the RTO scenario in India. It would be really helpful to learn about the dos and don’ts of buying and selling a vehicle, as well as tips on navigating the RTO website. Thank you for considering my suggestion, and keep up the fantastic work!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the suggestion @dangsince94.

[@rahulbhagat8139]

Will upgrading the duke 250 chassis with the 390 suspension workout? What's your thought on it?

[@motorinc]

Yup. Can be done!

[@hitesh7373]

8:40 - Kartik's face when Shumi say about stomach. lol

[@billyvit]

Oh my gosh! I have waited so long for this video. Thank you guys!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for waiting @billyfromindia!

[@krishnendugoswami4001]

Love the opening as always❤

[@VishnuVck]

Chill pillion 😁 thank you so much 🐐

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@dr.ranadhishrajan2797]

Beautiful discussion as always ❤

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @dr.ranadhishrajan2797.

[@sho_k1]

Where does Shumi gets his shirt from? (serious question btw)

[@motorinc]

We'll have to get back to you on that @sho_k1!😅

[@sho_k1]

@@motorinc looking forward to it

[@123junu]

Absolutely loved the review. Was waiting for this past six months... Finally bought the Vit few days before this video... Love riding this bike ... Very important points brought out in this video, specially the comparison with other similar priced bikes.... One thing bothering me is should this get heated up so much that i feel the heat radiation on my thighs and face in just four km of city ride from home to office... ?? Any owner feedback on heating issue..?

[@motorinc]

Congratulations @125junu!! Heat: Let's see post first service once the engine settles a bit? But faster bikes will generally be a bit warm for sure

[@123junu]

@@motorinc thanks for the reply !! I.ll have some peace of mind now...

[@bharatmonga5564]

Hi Motorinc, hope you both are doing well. I am confused between N160, MT15 and RTR 200 4v. Which one should I buy? Need for local commute and good mileage. Please suggest.

[@athulskumar9361]

MT15

[@abhijithpremlal6526]

Can we retrofit the old handles?

[@eelongMast]

Eagerly waiting for GUERRILLA 450 review from your guys...their tyres are tempting 😋

[@motorinc]

Hey! Early August it looks like

[@a.m8530]

when is the guerilla 450 according to your schedule

[@snehasishdev3296]

July end, early august

[@a.m8530]

@@snehasishdev3296 ohh great

[@motorinc]

Thanks @snehasishdev3296!

[@mohammadfahmidhasan]

I've said that before and I'll say it again- if I was planning to start a KZbin channel, this is the quality I would try to replicate!

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much @mohammadfahmidhasan.

[@MohdSameer-jw3ti]

I have duke 250 for more than 2 years now and it still scares me with it's pace and traffic alertness I need to have, you guys saying it is calm 😂 clearly another level of riding you have reached.. my style is just 90-100 touring speeds and much lower if back roads and a little bit of off-roading and I feel completely satisfied with D250..

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that @MohdSameer-jw3ti! Thanks for sharing.

[@onebiker2503]

Is it better than Hunter350?

[@duhanaayush]

A little confused as to why whenever 250 class and touring comes up Shumi never suggests the Vstorm 250, It's spacious, decent engine, good economy.

[@motorinc]

The discussion isn't about that @duhanaayush. Besides, the V-Strom isn't a unilateral recommendation! Only specific kind of people will like it.

[@duhanaayush]

@@motorinc being in that niche, i guess my views are slightly biased towards ADV bikes. Anyways thanks for clarifying.

[@gururajsawant]

Any update on Guerrilla 450 on Motorinc First?

[@motorinc]

End July or early August, Gururaj!

[@gururajsawant]

@@motorinc yay

[@paroxymal7688]

Unlike all the paid reviews, geniune ones take time 😅

[@YAANTRA1]

How could you not trust these two gentlemen? I mean the production level, the quality has set a benchmark.

[@motorinc]

Thank you so much @YAANTRA1

[@Zoro7979]

17:23 Only Honda pulls off but no other brand has really cracked that Honda is honda 🗿

[@akshay_aiyer]

What was the point about fuel tank and its relation aith Ethanol? Can anyone please explain as i didnt get it.

[@rohanjoshi728]

As per the new regulations petrol needs to be mixed with ethanol about 20% . That means if you needed 1 liter of petrol for a 20 km run ,now you will need about 1.2 liters so practically you will need more volume for petrol thus the petrol tanks will increase in volume

[@akshay_aiyer]

​@@rohanjoshi728gotcha! Thanks man

[@motorinc]

Ethanol produces lower fuel efficiency than petrol per litre. So to keep the range intact (which is a part of the role definition of a bike - is it a commuter, or a tourer, or a versatile machine etc), they'll have to make larger tanks when you switch to E20.

[@harshadsubhash]

What if use/top-up with high octane petrol all whenever possible? Would that make difference?

[@rohanjoshi728]

@@harshadsubhash well a Octane no. Of a fuel is the measure of the performance of the fuel and has nothing to do with pollution control . So a high octane fuel will definitely give u a better ride but not less polluting

[@akbs8347]

So does vitpilen have the same option of reduced display as the svart 401? Also could the vibration on the right footpeg be due to the different subframe compared to the 250?

[@motorinc]

No, @akbs8347. LCDs aren't flexible enough like TFTs to have alternative layouts. According to our info, the upper subframe is different but the mounting for the footpegs (where the vibration appears) is exactly the same

[@theredpulsar_]

Dark Shumi 😈 Love it! 😀

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @theredpulsar_

[@theredpulsar_]

@@motorinc Always

[@monishm2128]

Loved the coining of words between the two ! Chillpillen 🤣 I'd call it the Sweetpillen 😂 Like Shumi mentioned most buyers end up looking at the price range and emi's they could afford, naturally decision making will tilt towards the price overlaped 400s easily. Historically 250 segment hasn't done well in terms of sales numbers. Till date the only specific 200+ cc bike (excluding RE's) doing volumes is Pulsar 220, ironically !! Chai cheers ☕

[@motorinc]

Cheers @monishm2128!

[@abhishekkhanra5137]

After riding the Himalayan, Scrambler 400x and Honda CB350, I think the Scrambler is a better choice even though I am 55kgs and 5.4 and I want to learn how to ride a tall bike. I will be mostly riding it for the office commute (35kms) daily in Bangalore traffic and weeknd ride and learn riding a big bike. My worry is: 1. The tank range with 24kmpl with 13lts tank in the Scrambler. 2. Height since sometimes I feel am I too optimistic about learning to ride a talk bike? 😏 Upgrading for a Yamaha FZ version 4 bought 7 months back and gifting it to my uncle since its now boring for me apart from the mileage. My uncle is upgrating from 24yrs old Kawasaki Boxer 😂

[@motorinc]

Hi @abhishekkhanra5137, thanks for sharing. 1. This is definitely a concern with these engines but currently there isn't a solution we can offer you. 2. This, on the other hand, is a matter of practice and something you can definitely get used to. We wouldn't use this as a reason to rethink your decision. Excellent! We're always up for using motorcycles for all that they have to offer! Who's your uncle giving his KB Boxer to? 😅

[@abhishekkhanra5137]

@motorinc Thanks for answering. Will be buying Scrambler 400x coming week. Full Cash is Ready!! 😏 My uncle won't give the Kawasaki Boxer to anyone. I remember he used to take me for awesome rides before I turned 10. 😅 Too much emotions!! Still clocks around 90 in the highways 😂

[@satheeshbalakrishnan1657]

I have a Speed 400, it can easily give you around 30 kmpl for long rides. It is in the city/short rides the mileage is 25 ish.

[@motorinc]

@abhishekkhanra5137: Best of luck! Do let us know how it goes

[@saisreekar6891]

the theme song SHOULDNT BE SUCH A BOP TO LISTEN TO 😭😭😭

[@rsivapradeep]

Perfect review.. Same thoughts of people

[@motorinc]

Thanks for watching @rsivapradeep.

[@vardaankaushal8560]

What about parts availability? Is this company user end repairs friendly? Or there are any restrictions ?

[@motorinc]

KTM Service is pretty decent, @vardaankaushal8560. You should be okay

[@vardaankaushal8560]

@@motorinc that's good if they're providing good service but do they sell parts to customers so that repairs can be done private garages ?

[@avishekdiyali]

Although some of the newer 400s are cheaper but would you recommend it over the 250s for someone who’s just starting his riding journey?

[@motorinc]

No @avishekdiyali, we wouldn't. But would you be willing to spend ~₹2.5 lakh twice within the span of five years?

[@thetechquadrant6098]

How is the pillion comfort ?

[@motorinc]

Isn't a pain point according to Shumi @thetechquadrant6098.

[@ronaldrohanp7209]

How would this compare to the gixxer 250’s

[@motorinc]

The Gixxer 250 feels much more like a commuter than this, Ronald

[@saurabhojha9166]

Please suggest regarding service availability, interval cost , network parts and all

[@motorinc]

We'll be covering that in the full review @saurabhojha9166.

[@ujju7858]

I was riding with pillion on 3rd gear at 25km/h to 27km /h. I was damn impressed

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know your experience @ujju7858. Have you ridden the older Vitpilen by any chance?

[@ujju7858]

That's my first experience with new Vitpilen ​@@motorinc

[@Scrutiniz3r]

Hey MotorInc, this is a question towards Shumi. I'm upgrading from unicorn which makes arround 12bhp. I like a little bit of off-roading since my unicorn doesn't have abs, it's fun to slide the back wheel haha but i recently rode R15 which helped me appreciate how beautiful the commited nature feels like. Cutting the cake, if i were to buy a 25bhp motorcycle, ironically in the same price bracket we have vehicles with 40bhp. Looking at Duke 250, we have 400Z as well as 400X almost in the same ballpark It's true that 390 duke might be out of my reach as of now but if we were to look at Swartpilen 401 or even Himalayan it's kinda close to the price bracket as well both around 40bhp. It would be helpful if you can point out which of these 40bhps are actually like a 25bhp in terms of headroom and which of these are in the territory which has a headroom of 50bhp+ class. Really appreciate your response, I'm willing to wait for a proper one from you guys. Take your time. I would also love to put forward the idea that classifying motorcycles in terms of headroom in each category would make a good video :')

[@Pavankumar-vk9yg]

Swarpilon headlamp can be swaped to this is there any harness option built in it

[@motorinc]

It should be possible, Pavan - check with your KTM dealer?

[@Mr.White.250]

Should I follow company manual for break in period for my vitpilen 250 ?

[@motorinc]

Yes @idream3903.

[@art_seer]

I love this channel!

[@motorinc]

Thank you @art_seer.

[@Dheeraj_Menon]

So I’m not sure but apparently there seems to be internal talks going on in TVS to bring their newly acquired British brand Norton Motorcycles to India. Now why this is interesting is that the portfolio of Norton is basically expertise in litre class motorcycles, which they could trickle down to 500cc with manufacturing in India to reduce costs and price could be a real game changer. And yes, I could very much wrong on this too, but I’m gonna keeps the hopes high

[@motorinc]

We won't comment on speculation, DM. Let's see once there's a bike we can ride with a price.

[@ravikumarg6939]

Hello sir I just want to buy a bike for touring purposes so could u pls suggest which one is best to buy

[@motorinc]

What's on your list, @ravikumarg6939?

[@sudharsanc1003]

Thanks guys

[@_sayandas]

2:35 Saying Cafe Racer in India is a BS idea is absurd. Continental GT has a pretty large fanbase, Husqvarna just needed to rectify few mistakes and make it a suitable cafe racer like the Continental. Not entirely turn it into a different category.They should've kept the Svartpilen for comfort public and Vitpilen for niche public. That's how companies should work, have separate varities, not turn every bike into the same variety

[@Vicky_Being-Stoic]

Loved the podcast. One Query - Can the Svartpilen's DRLs be fitted to the Vitpilen ? Because in Husqvarna official website the Vitpilen has DRLs

[@vinayaksrivastav2328]

The international version has drls not the Indian one You will have to replace the whole headlight for it and it will cost around 15-16k Not worth it

[@gyanprakash6706]

I think it'll be nice to have bike reviews from Karthik time to time. Or both can provide their views

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the suggestions @gyanprakash6706.

[@dhwanilgajjar9528]

Which is better speed 400, hunter 350 or husqvarna

[@aakardwivedi6452]

28:28 How should someone in the 300-400 adv segment, with next upgrade ideally in 700-800 segment think about the fact that both Transalp and V strom DE are launched with tube type tyres? We cannot consider the tuareg 660, or the Ducati desert X, because of the price quotient. It would be good to know if reviews for any of these bikes are planned.

[@motorinc]

Currently we don't plan to cover any of these bikes @aakrdwivedi6452 but that's a valid question. Hopefully one that will be taken more seriously by manufacturers.

[@puneethmys152]

The Vitpilen 250 vs bajaj NS200Z/Hero Mavrick 440 conversation is what i have between the BMW 310GS and the Triumph scrambler 400X for the past 6 months.

[@motorinc]

Hey @puneethmys152! Quality and comfort aside, there's no reason to think 310GS at all. _None._

[@puneethmys152]

@@motorinc Yes. that's what i have concluded myself recently.

[@gagachang.]

Nice video. Waiting for your review on the Guerrilla 450

[@motorinc]

Coming soon!

[@GoogleMail-d9c]

Do we buy vitpilen 250 2023 now is it available on showroom