How Fast Is too Fast? Speed Has Limits! | ThisConnect Ep 18

[@samdaleadguitarist]

“Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” ― Jeremy Clarkson

[@MrStealthy007]

Lmao this was the first that popped up in my mind when seeing this...

[@motorinc]

Speed has killed many. But remaining stationary is for trees. Some order is needed, that's all

[@mg1721]

God damn it, I was going to say this. 😤

[@samdaleadguitarist]

@@mg1721 Speed and Powerrrrrr

[@dheeraj3945]

These words have a huge 'impact' 😆

[@nandhum3406]

I am not afraid of an overspeeding rash riding chappri. But a dead slow riding 70YO chacha on an activa often gives me mini heart attacks.

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@shivaish666]

Or the same chacha driving rickshaw on the highways. 🫀🚀

[@dv9239]

My worst nightmares are not fast cars on highways but they are slow and unpredictable auto rickshaws in the city

[@flaminG-Ghost]

Those autos, activa aunties and splendor uncles on the "slow" lane is the reason why I have to hog the middle or fast lane (if not a 6 lane highway)... I ride an RS200 and it can do 100 - 110 with very minor strain so I can stay in the fast lane but I don't want to be on the fast lanes bcz I don't if the Creta guy behind me uses dipper in moderation... So, I love the middle lane when I have to access to it...

[@shamramachandran]

That's why Sumo was India's family car. In an event of an accident, no one in the family is left alive.

[@motorinc]

😳

[@shivaish666]

Condom on four wheels😂

[@savitajadhav1314]

Awwww... Brooo😮

[@suhasjamdar7024]

I want to be as eloquent and word usage efficient as Shumi. His delivery is smooth AF. And Kartikey’s in between pauses and deep voice make us connect to the topics.Love this show!

[@motorinc]

Thanks Suhas!

[@karthiksridhar4618]

The 'Mat Jio' quip is easily the best one so far to feature in the podcast as a result of Shumi's quick wit. Can only imagine this man's sarcasm levels off camera 😂

[@motorinc]

You can't!

[@karthikraju6225]

I could never watch or listen to a podcast without losing interest after a couple of episodes but I'm able to watch you guys talk without forcing myself or being distracted and I just love the minimalistic vibe of the channel. It's so easy to listen when you guys are talking and both of you have amazing stories to share. With the amount of knowledge you guys are providing, I'm thinking of noting down points next time. This is quality content and I'm glad I found this channel. I would also love to hear you guys discuss about riding skills such as rev matching, clutchless shifting and similar ones for driving and whether they matter. Thank you for the amazing content!

[@motorinc]

Hullo Karthik! Thanks so much! Suggestions noted! We'll see what we can do! Thanks.

[@sharduljoshi1626]

Tell us about your crashes or accidents and how you cope up with it. Also how to deal with a accident situation. Also really enjoying the podcast ❤️💐

[@yatinmulik]

Ohh yes! Would be great lesson on how to deal with, in an unfortunate situation.

[@motorinc]

Thanks SJ and YM! Noted!

[@chandrasoodan4772]

yes please!

[@pradhyudh]

Yes please.

[@notumang]

Yes please

[@rudrabiker]

Riders we are afraid of on the road: 1. Tilted head rider (talking on the phone). 2. Chhapris (for the lack of a better word) who swivel their bikes around. 3. The patakha exhaust enthusiasts (I have encountered a crash where one bullet rider popped his exhaust under a tunnel and a lady on a scooty just lost her balance and crashed). 4. Riders who turn both of their mirrors inwards so they join hands in the middle, why?? 5. The pencil jeans gang of Riders who, for some strange reason, take one motorcycle for a group of 4 guys. 6. Delivery agents who don't care to stop at the side while checking their phones. I have seen delivery guys operating their mobiles upwards of 60 seconds at a time. That's is bonkers. 7. E-rikshaws who try to save their battery juice by switching their headlights off. Now I have a metal cage with humans shoved in, coming at me silently @25 kmph in complete darkness. Now, about speed. I have a rule of thumb while on the highways, no matter what the posted speed is for that particular road, you would find that there is a practical speed at which the traffic is in motion, let's say of that practical speed is 65 kmph, I would ride at about 70. But not 60, always a little bit faster but not too much. And while touring (a lot of unfamiliar roads), I pick a spotter (a vehicle about 100 meters ahead of me) which I use as a guide. If there is a bump on the road, the spotter will go through that 3-5 seconds before me, allowing me to account for that undulation. Like always, I had a great time. Bless you all. Keep up the good work.❤

[@motorinc]

Did you know that a "a bit faster than traffic", 15% to be precise, is what the British Motorcycle Policemen's manual recommends as the safest way to operate in traffic? Overtaking puts you in control o the situation so gently passing traffic _all the time_ is safer for a bike than flowing with it, or being passed by it

[@rudrabiker]

That's the right thing. Righteous.

[@RRP1992]

I have a Honda CBR250R and Maruti Swift Zxi and I feel the most comfortable at speeds between 80 and 100 kmph on the top most gear. Both the vehicles feel smooth and stress free between those speeds (I'm talking about open roads here). Occasional 150 kmph is fun though. Edit : Finished watching the podcast now. Wonderful one. Very interesting and logical. Thank you both.

[@motorinc]

Thank you RP! That speed zone is super chill! Wish you happy journeys!

[@Dheeeeraj]

I didn't know so much could be spoken about Speeding/Speed limits! I thought it was a silly topic when I saw the notification for this video. But now that I have finished watching, i feel like I've unlocked a whole new dimension! Great conversation guys 👌🏻 This was very insightful with so many personal experiences shared. Keep conversing and allowing us to be a fly on the wall! Absolutely loved it. Thank you.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Dheeraj! Glad you enjoyed the podcast!

[@manthenvashishth3769]

A very articulate podcast on speed. Once a wise man said "speed doesn't kill anyone, suddenly becoming stationary that's what gets you".

[@motorinc]

Hah! JC's been quoted way too many times in this comment stream

[@aftabpathan3148]

They are auto journalism "GIANTS" for a reason 🙌

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@sahalkhan2133]

This is exactly what auto channels lacked, discussions peppered with chemistry and a (Thankful) lack of annoying background music and frantic visuals. Shumi's sharp truth-bombs and Karthikeya's civility :D what a combination! Love it! This is geeks talking. Kudos to your visual artists for respecting contrast and the visual calm. Suggestion: why not have a section where you can have one of your subscribers (carefully chosen ofcourse) to join you in this discourse? and try to make it a regular person not another journo.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the suggestion Sahal! Let us look into it

[@ganiwaseem]

I can't come out of my bed because I have a very high fever and feel super fatigued, and I started listening to this podcast and I feel so relaxed and comfortable. I hope I get well soon.

[@motorinc]

Get well soon Gani! This too shall pass!

[@suhasbharadwaj3645]

If the minimum speed limit comes into effect in India and we get sufficient cameras to catch the offenders, the government could make a lot of money. I have always observed that the local villagers on highways generally travel in the middle of the road with the lowest speeds possible with audacity. PS: We also need highways designed to eliminate jaywalking.

[@NikhilKumarM]

It will come for sure.

[@motorinc]

It must start with the fastest roads (which are access controlled) and very very slowly spread out

[@gavinmendonza]

Sat with a cup of coffee, a slice of homemade cake, watched the sun set and listened to this podcast. I think this is the best day I've had in a while :)

[@motorinc]

Nice! BTW, was it carrot cake? Somehow that just seems to fit. And, Thank you!

[@gavinmendonza]

@@motorinc it was a chocolate sponge cake. But, I'll try to make carrot cake for the next episode!

[@namesake8075]

Love the cool setup, calm and sedated way of discussion. This is one of the best podcast available in KZbin.

[@motorinc]

Wow, thank you NS and IPOH!

[@AkshaySingh-jk2uf]

Most of the roads don't have clear speed limits mentioned, but whenever it is there i stick around it because I believe I will be safer around that limit, another indication on highways are rubble strips whenever I encounter it it's clear that there is a town or an intersection ahead where I need to be attentive. Also you made a good point of car maintenance as I heard in the news recently that most of the accidents on samruddhi mahamarg are due to poorly maintained vehicles. So that needs to be taken care of. Thank you for such interesting and informative podcasts, i would suggest that you run a poll about what all things people want to know about any particular topic and then you can add them accordingly.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the suggestion and insights, Akshay!

[@GauravBaranwal33]

Our Highways are full of over-loaded trucks which rarely goes above 40-50 kmph. I don't think it will make any sense for make that speed as Cap for minimum speed. In my personal experience, even if the trucks are not over-loaded, they do not go over 50 kmph in most cases.

[@motorinc]

And in the mountains/hills it’s far slower still.

[@preethamd6423]

42:19 Sorry it's the truck lane and sometimes the Activa lane !!

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@trustshankar]

Splendid video Shumi & Karthik. Many of us are not ready to accept our skill level in driving/riding. I have a few friends who explain how they gave tough for a luxury/performance car on a weekend drive and how they 'won'. Also, when a friend or relative of mine meets with an accident. They are always right and the other person involved is at fault. Be it pedestrian or a truck driver. Has anyone experienced this😅.

[@motorinc]

Yeah, anyone thinking they 'won' on the street is just being silly and potentially dangerous to everyone else

[@Ganesh.krish0212]

Keep learning. Past few months my friend’s Dominor has been staying in my garage. A life filled with nothing but Enfield’s, it took help from an expert to understand how to sit, first off. I was so aggressive and fast in the beginning, stressed out - me & the machine, but with practice, my sense of speed has become rational. That zone/sweet spot, each machine & road, their own.

[@motorinc]

Right on!

[@dhruvshn]

If I was driving and gave a lift to a cop on the Mum-Pune expressway, and the cop told me that I can go faster I would A) CRY!! b) move to wherever this man lives c) get off the car, go in the back seat hug him and tell him tum bahut acha kaam kiya maqsood bhai

[@motorinc]

😆

[@pikanghosh7662]

I have done quite a bit of highway/expressway driving in recent past. I never chase people who are coming from behind and always overtake when I am coming from behind. This has made my driving logic quite simple and safe. Also, I try to understand my speed limit before applying these rules, even after a short break along a long drive. The issue is there are few people who has a sense of ego attached to their speed and either are very lethargic to give way or will try to block you proactively. Now, I have only two options, either I can chase and make both prone to mishaps or to gently let them get away with it sacrificing my speed for both of our safety. I mostly face this when I am driving my ignis, and try to overtake VWs and BMWs and sometime even swifts. Please enlighten on how to handle these people who will speed up when they feel a smaller/less powerful car trying to overtake them?

[@TimelyTurtle]

I'm the only biker I know who uses indicators for lane switching. Believe me when I say this, I have never seen another biker use their indicators when changing lanes. It drives me mad sometimes when these riders suddenly switch lanes without signaling or even checking their mirrors. When it comes to road safety and awareness, India feels like it's 50 years behind other countries specifically my city. By the way, I just discovered your channel, and wow, it's exactly what I’ve been looking for. You guys are incredible-keep up the amazing work!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @TimelyTurtle, glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience. 😊

[@aresalexanderpeverell3152]

I think this debate regarding speed limit also depends on the way you drive. I drive a Pulsar N160… I speed when I’m driving solo, and on straight roads where traffic is very little. The main concern that I usually have is other vehicles driving like crazy. It’s important to give indicators when switching a lane or the fact that bike aerodynamics are very different when you have a person sitting behind you. Plus, most people sitting in the back actually don’t sit well enough for the bike to be aerodynamic. So if you wanna speed, SPEED SOLO, SPEED RESPONSIBLY and kindly ensure you don’t become another example of DARWINISM

[@lalkrishnakv5904]

It has become a routine for me to listen to your podcasts while commuting to office everyday morning😅

[@motorinc]

Lovely! Thanks LKV!

[@joshydev-gs4jm]

Not in a bike na👍❤️

[@prashantsharma9779]

I go fast sometimes but doesn't necessarily mean that I'm riding at 120 (can't go more than 65-70 even on highways here in my area). If I'm scared driving at certain speeds then I definitely will slow down. Gotta do my part to ensure my own and others' safety.

[@motorinc]

This is the way!

[@grr1518]

34:50 We have a Innova Crysta and except the people in the front Others would not wear seat belt in the car so I showed then some graphic content of people flying off the car without seat belt in an accident And now all of them wear seat belt in the car

[@motorinc]

That's one way to get it done, we suppose. 😊

[@karthikrajeev7394]

It just so awesome to see these videos , Here I am around 2 am in the night after a 12 hour shift watching this and i never even think of stopping and getting some sleep Kudos to this channel and both of for the great content Keep that coming will be waiting for sure 👍🏻

[@motorinc]

That is awesome! Grateful!

[@hrishikeshpatil8598]

On 80 kmph speed limit we see trackers going by 10kmph, auto , splendor guys on 40, overloaded trucks on 40-60kmph on all lanes, few cars trucks on 80-100 and few just using 100% of their bike/car power☮️

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@Mr.Ramjuju]

We need one podcast where singhee discusses how to drive a car well. As a single driver and with other passengers in the car. The skills required and how to have a good avg speed without tiring out your passengers. That'll be the one that'll help me a lot

[@motorinc]

Can do!

[@SudheendraKaranam]

When my group of friends go out we in deed notice that the average distance covered on certain time is same, but some one drive is smooth, event less and other persons driving really makes it stressful journey Never understood why. ( traffic is more or less similar)

[@ritwikgupte4373]

Really appreciated this well-informed and conscious take on harnessing speed.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Ritwik!

[@geovani149]

Listening to Shumi is bliss, thank you

[@motorinc]

You're so welcome Geovani!

[@solohunting0001]

Motojitsu is a great guy. That guy taught me a lot about motorcycling.

[@motorinc]

💯♥️

[@AgRhIaTnRtAy]

22:02 "How will you appreciate the light without some darkness" - Shumi 2023

[@motorinc]

Satyavachan!

[@namandua9164]

Which podcast you're talking about at 49:50 please I cant find link

[@nisarg458]

01:48 THIS. Most people drive/ride painfully slow. Traffic pace in my city is ~25kmph. And because I ride wearing a helmet, this much slow ride results in frasustration! People ride so slow because they don't want to fall because they don't wear a single riding gear, not even a helmet and no seat belts in a car.

[@prakarshshrivastava6422]

21:49 hilarious😂😂😂

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@balanandreddy5174]

Guys lovely podcast. Such a shame most expressways don't allow bikes, that's a sad part. Thoughtful driving/riding makes roads safer, even speeding can be safer at that point of time. I feel the pleasure of driving is a gift, such an enjoyable experience that's priceless. Authorities has to think out of the box and make it safer by different means. Driving is not just point A-->B. It's an emotion for many out there on the roads.

[@p.r.i.t.o.m.n.a.n.d.y]

The videos are getting longer and more interesting. Great podcast again. Loved MAT JIO 😂

[@motorinc]

Awesome PN!

[@autoheadroy1140]

This is a great forum. Please do talk about our city Pune's disregard for traffic rules - jumping red lights, wrong side driving, without-helmet riding.

[@motorinc]

Can do!

[@Kislay_Joshi]

I’d say step 1 is for the RTO folks to enforce driving exams - I’d be interested to find out(and this data probably exists somewhere in the public domain) how many people fail the driving exam. I’m sure it’s way lower than it should be. The system is so broken in some states in the North that I have a friend who has a license to drive a tractor!! My own driving exam lasted like 10 seconds - I started to pull the seat-belt and the examined said: ‘ arre aap toh serious ho gaye’ 😅 Step 2 would be then to aggressively enforce rules within city limits so that folks are a little more civilized by the time they hit the highway…

[@Kislay_Joshi]

And then there is the point about clear signboards which unfortunately don’t exist in the country. I can go on and on… 😄 People are idiots all across the world - the governments need to put them in a system that is kinda idiot proof and then enforce it. Some countries do it better than we do.

[@motorinc]

Well yes. There is a reason why we lead the world in crashes, injuries and fatalities... it's not just abundant population -Shumi

[@buddy_info]

Whoooaaa!!! What a topic, guys. I agree with every bit/min of it. Sensible rides/drives are the actual missing link on our roads. The speed limit is required in our scenario significantly to save those "Mat JIO" wali Janta. 35:40 I agree entirely with Kartikeya, the tier licensing system will be great. However, for high-performance two-wheelers, we MUST have a different licensing system, training, etc., as mandatory.

[@motorinc]

Hullo! Thanks for chipping in here!

[@aniruddhapisharody7035]

Wow, just so many things that i feel like pausing and commenting, I think you guys should do a live podcast with chat options. and I definitely love the dark side of Shumi sir. "MatJIO"I think that was the best I have heard so far

[@motorinc]

AP! Good to see you back in our comments!

[@nayancool89]

Yes ... People do get special sim cards such as ' Mat Jio'.....for road usage ....😊😊😊

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@KirkLazurus]

120 -140kph speed limits on expressways is not the problem. The issue is extremely poor lane discipline and some people thinking oye race track hai BC. People being poor judge of how much speed can be scrubbed off or how much speed can be carried through a stretch all leads to crashes. I strongly feel that if I have to pay 5-600 or more to use a stretch of road I'm not driving at 80 f*****g km/h. We keep paying tolls for what essentially should be 'free' considering its built using our taxes & we keep being milked using tolls at every stretch long after cost has been recouped. I don't agree with blanket ban of 2 wheelers on expressways. 250cc & up should be allowed on expressway .

[@shantanu_d]

What happens when we put a minimum speed limit ? 1. Protests, 2. Disregard by motorists and 3. Reduction in number of vehicles plying on that road once fines start. In effect nothing catastrophic is going to happen as "feared/peddled" by the striking group and in the longer term lesser accidents as a lot of them happen when there's a speed mismatch.

[@motorinc]

Haha! NGL you had us with the second sentence... 🤣

[@Ka84run]

Wow that notice before commenting was great. Only expected from such responsible guys. Well if there will be a minimum speed limits (on national highways and expressway only) , initially it will be a panic (like fast tags) for commons. But in a relatively shorter time people will adapt to it( and guess what will leave the rightest lane😂).

[@motorinc]

Spot on KKT!

[@dhruvchaturvedi6343]

How can i make the whole country sit and make everyone to listen their podcast? The indian roads would be such a better place

[@motorinc]

Big task! 🤣

[@nikhilmiranda5573]

20:20 Shumi spoke about sunday drivers finally, someone has acknowledged that this existed. For years I have been laughed at when I said that Sunday drivers n riders do exist not only in Mumbai but across all big cities in India as they commute on by local public transport during the week and people have said such a thing does not exist.

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@Ashes-9]

Speed as amazing as it is, is fatal for many cos some jackasses think they are studs. (And maybe i was one, 15yrs back) 😂 But now i ride in the city mostly, so anything beyond 110km/hr on the highway feels m flying ! 😂 Btw congrats Motorinc, most of our automotive channel are trying to go your (or should i say our) way. Motorinc has finally brought that much needed change in the community ! Thats called IMPACT ! And im loving it ❤ Long Live Motorinc !

[@motorinc]

Ashes! Thank you! Thank you very much indeed!

[@ShriramRane0490]

Tata sumo example brought back old memories of growing up roadtriping in a Sumo and then learning to drive it. It was just like what shumi said, once it reached 60/80kmph you hated to lose speed. But over these years I realised people on roads lack basic etiquettes. You will find people sitting on road dividers and chatting with their feet stretched out. Crossing from places where there are no spaces to cross. Riding/driving while talking on cell phones and then have audacity to blame others. Speed limits in India serve to avoid the chaos that will be caused if they are absent. Getting DL has become tough but it still easy to procure one from an agent with good connections.

[@motorinc]

We all have to step up our game. Lets do!

[@orionRuse]

A huge thank you for uploading to spotify, I love listening to podcasts when I sleep and spotify has sleep timer.

[@motorinc]

Our pleasure!

[@rabidhayalan]

The talk and review you guys delivered on Suzuki Hayabusa totally changed by way of approach to my motorcycle

[@motorinc]

Really! How so? Would love to know!

[@rabidhayalan]

@@motorinc 'Simple is the ultimate sophistication' from my POV, why we need a fastest bike or quickest bike or best-in-class bike?... we need a bike to fulfill our needs and with enjoyment in doing it

[@surajnagaraju4717]

I always look forward to ThisConnect episodes. Apart from the knowledge gained you guys have calming voices and the entire setup especially the chairs look so relaxing to the eye even. Much love ❤

[@motorinc]

Right back at you Suraj! Lotsa Love!

[@AgRhIaTnRtAy]

43:43 Actually I still have this doubt, Is it like speed limited lanes or the limit is universal across?

[@motorinc]

Universal unless specifically marked (which might happen at major interchanges where many lanes split off into many different highways)

[@AgRhIaTnRtAy]

@@motorinc Ahaa there it is, I saw a picture somewhere of something similar Now it makes sense.

[@vighneshjoshi5873]

I am 10 min in and I can't even explain how much I am enjoying ❤️. Great content

[@motorinc]

Thank you so much 😀 VJ!

[@shubhamsingh07]

Shumi always jumps the gun and kartikeya is such calm and composed personality that he pulls you back in. How in hell did they find this combo. Watching your videos is such a roller coaster ride. I love all of it, shumi or (my favourite) kartikeya.

[@vikasshelke5544]

Speed is relative to environment for bikes . You feel speed with every increase by 20 kmph above 80 kmph wind drag increases , fuel consumption is another factor .

[@motorinc]

💯

[@lamraliang7587]

I'm in Shillong. Speeds of 80 kmph are comfortable at certain sections on the smooth highways. On local small roads you are asking to meet whichever maker you believe in at anything beyond 50 - 70. All the roads are very windy and many times not in a fun way.

[@motorinc]

We've ridden there and we loved the Meghalaya highways for how interesting they were to ride on!

[@lamraliang7587]

@@motorinc glad you love them. Come back again someday soon.

[@motorinc]

Soon hopefully!

[@Sleeper_Suzuki]

Much informative video for all the drivers out there👍🏻 I think as Indians we can be better drivers if we have the patience to learn something before jumping onto the conclusion that I got a license and now I’ve learnt the way of driving in any type of roads in our own way which eventually end up in a bad situation for everyone out there . Ride fast but be attentive on roads conditions ahead & the signs boards. Thank me later as that’s the only part of being safe out there. Me who drives a tin can through expressways and worst highways in country till date trust me not met with a single crash coz I know the car is not safe beyond that certain point.

[@motorinc]

Simple rule - be attentive. Thanks SP!

[@MindMist]

It's the first time I've seen someone recognising Motojustu. He is one of the best in the business and does tell the harsh truth that we need to upskill and practice. Kudos guys 😌

[@vishalsandal1053]

Loved the classification Saturday & Sunday Riders 😝Always enjoy the podcast no doubt in that at all 👍

[@motorinc]

Much appreciated!

[@bondof69]

I discovered this video very late and after going through it I feel a lot of guys may not agree with my point of view. But I discovered that if i sit just a smidgen under speed limit, I can be faster than 50% of traffic around me, I can concentrate on the road better without having to actively look out for cops or traffic cams. I get more time to react to situations as a result of which my car/bike stops better and handles better.My passengers are more comfortable and most importantly I may be 10-15 min off the faster guy in reaching the destination, but I reach my destination much fresher, safer and with a lot more fuel in the tank. On the highways Iam always scared of slow unattentive guys, coz if u give way to the faster guys, they will pass you and u can drive at ur own pace. The slow unattentive guy will block u, test your patience and force u to take drastic steps thereby increasing your chances of making a mistake.

[@akaxe77]

Whether its minimum or maximum speed, the most important changes we need is lane discipline, right of way and basic general common sense courtesy to other motorists. For a nation full of people who are rarely punctual, the mad hurry to get ahead on the road baffles me.

[@motorinc]

Tarred by the brush..

[@MrAmoLLL]

I've observed the main problem on Mumbai pune expressway is heavy loaded slow af trucks driving on a right lane and sometimes on both the lanes

[@motorinc]

It's true of many roads in India, actually. We did ask a bunch of truckers on a stretch in Bihar why they did that. They told us that the more unpredictable they think the left lane is going to be (cyclists, slow traffic, pedestrians as well as super fast overtakers... depending on the roads) the more the trucks want to "close off" one side so they have to monitor less... hence top lane.

[@chandrasoodan4772]

"Where your occupants are unaware that we're going through time and space at that rapid a pace " - now that's something to aspire to!

[@motorinc]

♥️💯

[@sanmaan13]

As Jeremy Clarkson said, "Speed has never killed anyone; It's suddenly becoming stationary that gets you." Fun discussion this episode!

[@motorinc]

SPLAT

[@SMITESHSURESH]

Had to pause and appreciate the MatJio pun😂😂😂

[@motorinc]

🤣🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@indiacha]

on open Indian highways I think 80-100 is best speed for car as well as bike, as if something comes your way you will be able to control your vehicle & fuel efficiency will be better as well.

[@racechassis]

We need a secondary channel where Shumi and his sarcasm needs to be let loose completely. This is just golden 👏👏

[@motorinc]

We'll ask him to do this!

[@TheMalangMan]

Shumi You can come and experience the Agra and Yamuna Expressway ! Bikes also pay toll! ENJOY! I have used ít multiple times for my tours ❤

[@motorinc]

Experience an arrow-straight road? Shumi says he'll pass 🤣

[@TheMalangMan]

@@motorinc 😂😂

[@MVPHumanbeing]

What a heck ya ?? I listened to 50 minutes of your conversation without feeling bored, even I got bored while watching Jawan movie.😅 hats off to your jugalbandhi 👍

[@rickc0011]

Please do a video on the common road etiquettes.

[@motorinc]

Must have etiquettes? Pondering.. pondering..

[@ajt11at]

The coincidence! I was just thinking it would be great if you guys made a video on this, and here we go.

[@motorinc]

Aha! How'd we do it?

[@saulgoodman124]

Abso absol absolu absolut absolute absolutel absolutely love these videos Shumi and Kartikeya!❤

[@motorinc]

Hola HSJ! Thanks so much for sticking around and chatting with us always!

[@sauravkr2011]

Great video, I am consistently eager to watch episodes of ThisConnect.

[@motorinc]

Thank you!

[@arkachakraborty238]

God damn, i never knew Shumi was so dark, I'm really loving discovering new facet of your personalities✨

[@motorinc]

It's a faucet that never runs out!

[@Sukhoi_Leeway]

a small piece of advice sir, (chota mu bari bate) it doesn’t matter how fast you can ride/drive! what really does matters is how much you have the control over your vehicle while driving/riding on a higher pace!

[@motorinc]

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[@tk_jain]

The biggest disadvantage of over speeding on a free road, is interceptor stops you and fine you and waste whatever extra time you gain out of over speeding, and ultimately you reach late at destination

[@Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin]

Ever since I got the Speed 400, my fascination for the highway has diminished. Narrow and decently surfaced roads are my new favorites. I frequently like to ride on roads that cyclists prefer because they are narrow and not many motorists use them for this reason. Having done Ladakh only last season (on the car), my new dream ride is to take narrow back roads around Pune and do a 360° chakkar around the city using just those back roads riding around all the dam backwaters around Pune in the process. The speeds will be moderate, progress will be slow but even 50-60 *feels* FAST on such roads. I rarely get such sense of speed these days on NHs nowadays. I doubt this ride can be done in 1 day. My estimate is that it will take 2.5 days but it should be a LOT of fun while not being too far away from home 😊.

[@designguru2031]

In a country that is still not disciplined enough to drive on their side of the road, bikes cars and trucks all can be seen on the wrong side of a national highway to save a few km of uturn, speed limits is a far distant concern. First we need to fix the like Wrong side driving, signal jumping , riding on footpath etc etc with strong policing.

[@motorinc]

Not that you're wrong but it's very hard to tell where we should start 😊

[@anoopreddyn]

The Bengaluru-Mysore Expressway is still allowing motorcycles, if you want to. i just did, and it was bittersweet. I was legally at a speed that's comfortable for me and my motorcycle, but there were other vehicles who insist on going 20-40kph over the speed limit.

[@motorinc]

Hey Anoop! Thanks for the heads-up! Super to know its open for bikers.

[@manojatre4931]

Speaking of 250 cc displacement criteria on German Autobahn classic 350 is technically allowed on highway😂

[@sarthak.roy013]

One of the greatest podcasts I have ever listened to, but unfortunately 90% of it becomes pointless in a country like India where 60% of the drivers/riders are on the road for no other reason other than surviving day to day life and therefore overworked and tired and are in/on a vehicle that is dirt cheap, age old, equipped with less than minimum safety features, have less than reasonable quality and was last serviced when the first avenger movie came out.

[@mohitsolanki580]

Without a boom bawa.. you can't talk that deep.. shumi sir i love you sir

[@motorinc]

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[@suryateja2k11]

20:51 omg! This podcast is all fun😂❤❤. Anyways as usual informative stuff from team MotorInc.

[@motorinc]

Thanks so much STG!

[@o73venky]

Could you also do a video on talking about modifications and their legality. Also people need to understand having a high beam on doens't mean the guy in front will take off! There is been a huge problem with high beams and how and where there are used.

[@motorinc]

Great suggestions! Thank you VY!

[@karanjagtap8947]

The road thickness of the autonhan is similar to the runway at the airport and people don't change lanes until they want to really fast or overtake. In india even if there is a 4 lane highway, there will be a slow vehicles on all lanes most of the time or if it is late night it will be occupied by trucks. If you travel on the towards pune around 3-4 am on the ghat section, it is common to see all three lanes occupied by trucks and a bunch of cars trying to squeeze and create an extra lane

[@brendonfernandes2877]

Speed is highly dependent on the type of vehicle. On my dads Alto I couldnt feel safe going over 80 kph. So on the Pune Expressway even though the limit was 100 kph I simply couldn't maintain those speeds with any confidence and dropped speed to 80 kph. On my dad's Freestyle 100 kph feels very comfortable. I used to travel the Expressway when the limit was 120 kph and I did find it a tad excessive given the roads aren't that straight.

[@motorinc]

True! Spot on Brendon!

[@liabj]

What a Podcast. So knowledgeable, so expressive, awesome topic

[@motorinc]

Thank you so much!

[@HSHSTAR]

Being on the road for last 10years majority of the time as biker than lately as a driver, I personally feel if i know the road and my vehicle is in top notch condition even then i dont go above 120 at all on any road as my mind gets fatigued easily at that number in an hour. While yesterday I did Sangli to Anand(850km) almost constantly at 100kmph though average speed came out to be 80kmph. I have just defined my limits 100kmph all day long with short breaks is what i am made for be it bike or car. Also always checkup your vehicle before going on a trip more than 100km. Also the conditions like, I like night riding/driving mostly cooler environment,less commuters,less cattle(although always alert for anything). Its like Initial D go fast but smooth , not too fast and rough it fatigues body,mind,vehicle everything in general.

[@motorinc]

Spot on HSH! Good on you for figuring this out and sticking to your plan!

[@AutoKay]

Recently did a BOM - BLR in a DZire. It was good... 110-120 was easy in Karnataka. Also controllable in that vehicle!

[@motorinc]

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[@ambarkulkarni2772]

Very true about NZ roads. Speed adviser signs in yellow on corners are very helpful, especially on back country roads.

[@whythereisnogum]

Speed is one thing and other things to be aware of what speed to drive at which lane, we where on Mumbai Nagpur express highways where the speed limit is 120 kmph.. doing a 110kmph, we had to overtake a truck coz I was driving on the middle lane, when I put my indicator to change lane to the rightmost lane, we find people driving at 40kmph … if they had to drive that slow, they should be driving in the left most lane . But most population are not aware of how fast to drive on which lane .. next thing we saw was an xuv700 guy ramming to the swift .. 😢

[@motorinc]

We agree @whythereisnogum, to us all this issue boils down to licencing system not being thorough. If we make it stricter, we should see the road discipline proportionately going up. India has been in need of a tiered licencing system for a decade, at least.

[@vedangmarathe1574]

After a point, speed limits will be controlled by AI, making it more dynamic, what will be considered? Time of day, weather, how many cars on the road (calculated using toll plazas) etc

[@motorinc]

Yes! So many factors have an impact!

[@chaitanyasabharwal72003]

Whether its a city main road or national highway or even the expressway, people driving too fast and too slow always create problems. The other thing is the sudden presence of the animals like cows and dogs especially on city streets and sometimes on national highways going through a farm land or forest area (though on national highways, these are now quite less than what it used to be) Don't know why but I feel you guys should be in the department of the government which sets all these things in place. We need this understanding and the knowledge to be carried forward to the newer generations (like myself). PS. it's lovely always to feel that I'm good driver and rider based on the things you guys have said on many of your videos. Its brilliant. If not the government, then I'll obviously share it with more people.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @chaitanyasabharwal72003! We appreciate the kind words too.

[@chandrahasbarde]

Brilliant reference points and narration on process and governance skills and guidelines for all drivers / riders...luv it...

[@chandrahasbarde]

"Every guy who is slower than you is stupid n every guy who is faster than you is an a..hole"... 😂😂😂

[@motorinc]

Thanks CB!

[@parthsaptarshi8403]

Most Needed topic 👍

[@motorinc]

Awesome!