When Should You Upgrade Your Vehicle! | ThisConnect S02E07 |

[@motorinc]

*Chapters* 00:00:00 Hoarders vs Upgraders 00:01:30 Are You Bored 00:03:30 What Are Your Preferences 00:05:15 Versatile vs Specialised 00:11:30 It is Emotional 00:16:50 Is Age A Factor 00:19:35 Reliability Factor 00:21:56 Things To Worry About 00:23:03 Try Something New 00:29:00 The Use Case 00:34:28 Lifestyle Vehicles 00:40:49 Set Your Expectations 00:42:44 Test Rides and Drives 00:47:51 Use Case vs Engineering 00:51:57 Don't Lie To Yourself 00:53:28 Electrics & Diesels 00:56:40 Electric Two-Wheelers 00:58:30 Closing Comments *Explore MotorInc memberships at* youtube.com/@motorinc/join

[@IntPositive]

seating setup in the old videos were better. It was unique, now its generic. Not bad in any way, just not unique.

[@QuestionMarkKick360]

Hey motorinc, just so you know, gypped is a politically incorrect word.

[@viraltube4232]

I Am Bored... And, I'm Not Learning Anything... I Own An "Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X" Bought At 2019... But, I'm Emotionally Connected With It... I'm A Huge RE Guy... I'm 26 By The Wayt... I Thought About Selling It... And, Buy An 650cc... But, End Of The Day I'm Emotionally Connected With It I Can't... And, I Want To Mention That It's Only Ran Near 30k Kms... And, I'm Bored Of It... I Think I'm Bored Because I Love Fast Motorcycle... RE Is Not One Of Them... Like Every Parents Mine Also Are Not Ready To Buy Me An R15 At That Time... They Are Even Ready To Buy Me An RE That's 50k More But Not Sports... But, I Got Into An Accident... And, Now I Can't Ride Aggressive Bikes... What Should I Do...??

[@abhilashhebbarmu]

Please bring us the comparison between new n160 and n150 ❤

[@motorinc]

If you can't buy both, @viraltube4232, you have no choice but to either accept being bored and living with a bike you connect with, or moving on and look for something more exciting.

[@thetouringmaster]

Men's mental health needs this podcast. So grateful you guys did this.

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@chakrabortyarihant1677]

Why only "men" ? Everyone's mental health needs this podcast.

[@thetouringmaster]

@@chakrabortyarihant1677 as a man, I don't tell other genders what to do for their mental health

[@noobmasterin69]

you guys are my muse at work. they think I'm listening to music, little do they know that I'm listening to two men talking about the things that they are passionate about.

[@VikasSharma-pj6ih]

Same Here ❤

[@leakedzebra]

Man after my own heart

[@motorinc]

As long as it doesn't affect your KPI's @noobmasterin69!😅

[@yogeshgautham]

I do the same

[@raghunandanbokare]

​@@motorinc kpis

[@vir_motomaven352]

I rode my Ducati scrambler (2015) for good 9 years, it was never my daily commuter but a motorcycle which I rode twice a month for weekend trips and maybe for one multiple day trip each year. Did in total mere 22k Kms. Most of us are not so lucky like you guys who can ride motorcycle to work, for work and live with those beautiful machines through out the day. We trouble finding time among our short weekends, among our weekly chores, among our fatherly duties and among our husband responsibilities. Still we promise ourselves that we would go for a ride tomorrow and then we trouble finding that tomorrow. I have always had a tradition of touching my bike everyday giving it a kiss or a pelt whenever I leave home for work, it gave me a feeling of satisfaction that even when I am not riding it everyday, it’s always there for me waiting patiently. One day after a 500kms ride, I felt like I wanted something new, felt like the Ducati would be better off in someone else’s hand. Suddenly felt that it was just not enough, So sold it and after reading, watching everything about every motorcycle, bought a Speed twin 1200. Funny enough, I stumbled upon you guys while I was doing all of that. Took your advice on buying a motorcycle which I wanted, understanding my needs, so I researched myself in the process. Shortlisted things that gave me happiness, pleasure and what would bring that smile every time I ride it. Budget being not an issue, it was a whole world to choose from but thought of keeping it realistic, of what purpose I had with my motorcycle, for which I will always find time however busy it becomes. Specification wise it was low end torque, a classic roadster and a motorcycle which would never feel old even after 15 years of its age, a motorcycle even my son would love to take to his college one day and ‘oat important, I never want my motorcycles to be overwhelming. So I went with triumph and Wow, what a motorcycle it has been, already rode 2000 kms in a week and it brings me a smile every time. So you may call that I got bored but for me it was an upgrade that would keep me engaged and bring me back to the thing I so dearly love. Sometimes, even if you are aware that certain things would take all of your stress and give you that freedom, we just do not find enough reasons or time to do it. Hopefully my Triumph is the one for which I would not find reasons to ride but I just do. Happy Motorcyling!

[@motorinc]

That’s not bored. That’s grown out of it. There’s a difference. And it’s more applicable for four wheelers. Glad you took the plunge!

[@wilsonmpaul]

These are exactly my reasons for moving from a cbr250r to a Street Twin 900. Ride on...

[@nishantnanda8404]

Glad to read your response!

[@asurakengan7173]

Which triumph and how much does it cost? Was it 2nd hand?

[@AnandA2155]

I relate to what Shumi spoke about in the beginning on so many levels.. I have been riding a Honda Dio BS3 2014 for the past 8 years and 90,000 kms. And both of us have been through it all. I once have been the immature brat who twisted the throttle to the max to see how fast it can go, then I've gone through a phase where I took it to off-road trails even motorcycles shyed away from, I've toured on it, and done a lot of things. Then later, it suddenly dawned on me that I've been putting it through hell, that it doesn't deserve to be treated like that and decided to slow down and take good care of it. But all the damage had already caught up to it by then. The headlight unit was hanging (which is a common issue in Dios), the suspension bushes were fried etc. etc. But rather than selling it off and finding another scooter, I decided to take up the responsibility and live with it. Even after I put it through hell, it has never created a situation of pain for me. Never broken down, has always been with me. Whenever I feel like crying, I take the Dio and go for a ride. It has taken me to college, then another college, and now takes me to my coaching institute clocking 50 kms a day. All of it, and never a complaint and never a dull moment. Still gives me a tank to tank mileage of 51 kms to a litre. Since he is now around 10 years old, my parents are forcing me to sell it. I've thought about it as well. I've learned so much on it that I need to move on now. I can ride at 80 and not have a shrill of adrenaline rush in my blood. I've gotten used to speed and the brakes and the tire sized and all limit me. But can't help myself to sell the thing. I can't convince my parents to let him stay. And I can't also understand if this emotion I have for it is momentary. Just torn...

[@motorinc]

Aww man!! We feel that. If you think you will continue to use it - then keep it. But be real. If not - better that someone else gets to use it and keep it in good shape. 🤞🏽

[@Archaeopteryx92]

@AnandA2155 I have the same feeling about my 2011 Honda Aviator. I dont put it through hell, but its been a reliable work horse, always fun to drive, never failed on me all this time. I did make some modifications including replacing thr old Halogen based heeadlight with OEM Led headlight that came with 2018 Aviator model before it was discontinued. Vehicles have life, i believe in that and probably not gonna sell this ever even if i buy a new one in future!

[@amandeepsingh-zm4ct]

Ethj8 to 🎉​@@motorinc

[@cea5er]

Sometimes i wish i had a friend/brother like shumi because of his passion for bikes, i could've learned too much in life but then again i have this channel 😊

[@motorinc]

❤️

[@leakedzebra]

7 minutes in and already hearing stuff I'd never even processed before. I always thought i liked the versatile machines on principle, but then I realise that Mr Marmar has been riding as long as I've been alive, and I have lots and lots of riding growing up to do!

[@motorinc]

😅

[@akshyapadma]

When you upgrade, sell your old beloved motorcycles to your friends at a bit cheaper price, that way you get to see them and ride them whenever you want. I did that with my last 3 bikes! 😉 I sold my 1980 CI Bullet to an unknown guy in OLX, but still in contact with him, and asks him about the whereabouts of the oldie!

[@motorinc]

Helllooooo AP! Didn’t know that about your Bullet! ❤️

[@npmotortech]

Have done the same thing 😉

[@sameerdeshpande6360]

I am riding my 24 years old bajaj calibration every day and still enjoying it as excited i was on the first day. It has the same cushion 3rd set of tyres and second silencer after 1,42,000 km.

[@motorinc]

Incredible! That’s a lot! Thanks for sharing Sameer !

[@sinistermace]

At the end I just have a smile which I cannot explain. Such a delightful podcast once again.

[@motorinc]

Thanks SM!

[@adhokshravishankar]

42:44 We also faced a similar issue with test drive. We wanted to test drive the Mahindra XUV700 and this was about 2 years ago when it was the new player in the market. The showroom people saw my dad and realized since he is a senior citizen, they offered a test drive from home. We said okay, so gave them contact details. Sure enough about 40 minutes later we get a call from one of the guys from the showroom asking where our house is as he said he'll be there in 30 minutes. This 30 minutes went on to become 2 hours. At this point we completely lost interest and said no thank you. We don't want to buy the car from you nor we want to take a test drive from you.

[@sridhar47]

I love thisconnect. Your conversations are so engaging. I got to learn so much from your experiences and advice. This is by the best Moto talk show on the internet. Absolutely love it.

[@motorinc]

Wow, thank you @sridhar47!

[@dalmeow]

Hey K and Shumi! Love your podcasts and reviews - they’ve been super helpful as I figure out what car to upgrade to. We’ve been driving a 12-year-old VW Polo diesel, which recently broke down, leaving us with a 60k repair bill. That was a wake-up call that our Polo is nearing end of it's life, even though we’ve loved it dearly :( Our budget is set at 12-15L, and we’ve been test-driving various cars. My dad, who’s 52, will be the primary driver. He covers about 50km daily, 5-6 days a week, mostly on city highways (avg. speeds around 60km/h). He’s always aspired to own an SUV because of its size and comfort, plus the emotional appeal-many of his friends drive one. He definitely wants an automatic for easier daily commutes. We narrowed it down to the Kushaq (or very likely the Kylaq when it releases) and the 3XO because we want something that feels as punchy as our Polo. My dad is particularly drawn to the Kushaq (he doesn't even want to consider a non VAG car) since it’s familiar, spacious, comfortable, and exciting when you push it hard. It ticks all the boxes apart from cost. Then I listened to your thoughts on sedans and automatics, and it got me reconsidering. We tried the Slavia 1.5, which felt much like the Kushaq but more planted and stable at high speeds. The 1.0 Slavia also felt good, especially considering the price difference. Coming from an older Polo which doesn't even have bluetooth with 120k kms on it, both the Kushaq and Slavia's 1.0 variants also feel like a massive upgrade. Logically, a diesel automatic like the Sonet might be a smarter choice given our monthly running. The Nexon or 3XO could work too, but I’m wary of AMTs. Still, the Skoda/VW 1.0 petrol feels like home and a natural upgrade, even though it comes at a premium. I can’t fault them; they’re satisfying in a way the others just aren’t. So, does it make sense to go for a petrol? A Skoda/VW 1.0L auto? A micro-SUV (Kylaq) over a sedan? How do we balance practicality and passion when it comes to this upgrade? TIA!

[@socialsidedits4055]

This podcast feels like we three friends are somewhere in a nightout where all other friends have dozed off, and we just three are on an endless discussion on motorcycles ❤

[@motorinc]

What a great description!

[@GuyOnTheBlackbird]

The content and the presenters.. a match made in heaven.. Just 2 boys talking about their love for machines.. Dilemma arrives when u have to decide to grab this with a cuppa coffee or a chilled brew 👌👍

[@motorinc]

Cold coffee? Extra strong. 😁

[@GuyOnTheBlackbird]

Aye Aye Captain 👍

[@sanmaan13]

Well there’s one more reason to sell your beloved motorcycle that is if you’re moving to a different country for your career and so now you don’t want to keep your vehicle parked while you spend nights dreaming of being owning a motorcycle once again and your only solace is watching two gentlemen on KZbin talking passionately and giving some sane advice on patience which for you is being tested each passing day as you’re counting each penny going towards the bike fund that….. **sigh** I may have gone off topic a little. /s - I wasn’t going to comment initially but currently the KZbin videos are closest thing to experiencing motorcycles and each MotorInc notification brings me joy.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @sanmaan13!

[@ssunny.social]

Shumi: "I love working on my bike, but it has to be optional and not a requirement." This simple statement clarified so much in me, because when I'd hear people say that their car broke down but it's okay because they now get a chance to know the car better, it's bs. Nobody wants to spend their precious time working on repairing something. Unless it's enhancing something, nobody wants to work on their vehicle.

[@motorinc]

❤️

[@rishighosh5099]

Listening to Sumi and Kartikeya seems like listening to two great sages. What a great point made by Sumi at 6:54 .

[@motorinc]

Thank you @rishighosh5099.

[@deepuvijayan972]

That Fortuner, City and VW Virtus example has answered many questions in my mind

[@motorinc]

Awesome!

[@ck8918]

whats the time stamp?

[@Username-e5l]

Yeah what’s the timestamp

[@SudhakarRao17]

This is pinnacle of automotive podcasts. Thank you so much for this episode. As a suggestion can you please do a podcast with different terrains for driving / riding and how mindset should be changed as per the terrain.

[@motorinc]

Excellent! Let’s go!

[@SK-cg1bw]

Yamaha in my city still doesnt give test rides, they have tens for mt15s, r15s, fzs lined up for sale but not even a single bike for test ride. staff is not nice once u get ur bike handed over. When i decided to buy duke 250, i talked to ktm manager what my concerns are with my current bike (fz25) are, he said whatever concern u have if they are not fixed by the right ppl, u straight away talk to me, i'll get all ur issue fixed no matter what. KTM showroom had more test ride bikes then the show piece. loved the experience.

[@Saitama-sense0]

City?

[@SK-cg1bw]

@@Saitama-sense0 Dharwad Karnataka

[@abhisheknath824]

Yeah, why are two wheeler dealerships so unfriendly? Its almost as if they look down upon us. I have the opposite experience with cars, they put you on a pedestal the moment you walk in.

[@motorinc]

That's not right, SK! Glad you found a dealership that took you seriously!

[@psumanta10]

Great episode..one of the Best so far. Recently I "changed" not "upgraded" my pulsar 180 bs6 to Honda Unicorn 160 because of relaxed riding position with raised commuterish handle bar. It solved the neck pain completely. I made a loss by selling it as it was only 3 years old. Whereas I kept my classic 350 bs3 as I have a lot of nostalgia associated with it. Took it thrice to sell her off but something somewhere stopped me. I even had tears in my eyes while I took her. It was than decided that She will be there. She turns 8 years in 2 months.❤

[@febin_vs]

Still watching the vid. That being said i just wanna shout out to both shumi sir and Karthikeya sir, that i have immense respect for both of you and everyone that you mention and the work that you do. The past 2 months I've been binge watching your videos and talks all the way till the powerdrift podcast and I've learnt A LOT!!! And now with respect to the video. I have a Himalayan 411. (Bought when I was 18 with my own savings, so to me at that time it was THE DREAM BIKE) And with what i have heard about the 390 Duke 2024... I took a test drive of it. And... BOY OH BOY... I'm blown away. But still... I'm very much into the adv segment. Hence... Waiting for KTM ADV 390 2025. Until then, ride my Violet (Himalayan) to the MAX! Living my dreams! (Going to Ladakh this sept (again... Not a big deal maybe...😅😅 But a HUMONGOUS thing for me)). Again. THANK YOU so MUCH for every piece of advice and guidance you provide. Taking up the "I'm a motorcycle" very consciously and seriously. Respect from Bengaluru. I'm pretty much a fan-boy to you guys.🫡🫡🫡 Hope this reaches you! Ta taa!

[@motorinc]

Hey Febin! Thanks so much for the time and energy. You have an awesome ride! Ladakh - the first time - is just incredible. Look forward to hearing from you.

[@YGLAW]

#ThisConnect always leaves me with a better understanding of the automobile world and i can confidently say that these discussions TEACH me how to think rather than TELL me what to think. Commendable, carry on with the awesome content.

[@motorinc]

Thank you @YGLAW!

[@greenmonkey220]

Shumi at this point should get an actual truck instead of a pickup for track days .

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@vardanrathi7777]

Ashok Leyland over Ferocitas? NO WAY ! 😂

[@rahul27benjamin]

I’ve inherited my dad's 2007 Honda City which is pushing to 17 years old this year! No matter what car comes into my family, this Honda always brings a smile to my face like nothing else can, and on a reliability front, it has never left me stranded. Mine is not even the vtec but the little things like, the sound and feel of shifting gears, the rev-happy and quiet engine, and the fact it’s teaching me car maintenance like no new car would, makes me want to keep it forever if I could.

[@motorinc]

Sounds wonderful @rahul27benjamin! Sounds like a keeper to us... 😊

[@ronyrulez29]

My first upgrade was for abs. My Ritz was without abs and had a small accident on that, which could have been avoided if I had abs. So when my wife started to drive and she took our son to school in that, I knew it was time to change. It was a memorable 75k kms and i was still enjoying it but could not compromise on safety.

[@motorinc]

Heya RR! Glad you did that. Hope all well!

[@shivaramakrishnagp3166]

@@motorinc i do have a 2018 duke 200 which is my first bike . can i upgrade the aftewrmarket abs ? is it possible if so whats the brand to buy up.

[@vbanner]

That "you get bored of everything eventually" look from Kartikeya 😂.... I damn well know why he gave that look 😅

[@muhammedzayan4399]

why?

[@vbanner]

@@muhammedzayan4399 marriage lol 😆

[@motorinc]

That's not in very good taste, is it, vbanner? 🤔

[@vbanner]

@@motorinc 😆😆😆

[@Ashes-9]

Shumi is the voice of my heart ! I have a GT650 and a VW Polo(first model) that i absolutely love. The Polo was my first car ever (2011) and it is in mint condition. The GT650 is a recent purchase (22/06/22) that has a customised British Racing Green tank with Gold stripes and a Cognac leather seat. But i don’t use them. Cos they are really hard to maintain. The Polo due to non availability of parts and the GT cos it’s just too beautiful to get it dirty. For my use however i have the 2024 VStrom sx (Shumi’s recommendation) and the current gen i20 (2023) and now theres an Exter (2024) too and i’ve never been happier ❤

[@motorinc]

Hahaha! Ashes! What a deliciously expanded garage you have! ♥️

[@Ashes-9]

@@motorinc Thanks Motorinc. Though all small cars and bikes. So running and servicing costs are taken care of without hassles. And as they say Joy is in the little things. Isn’t it Motorinc ?

[@cruze86]

MotorInc contents are really make sense. One and only kind in India. I hope in future they make videos on topics like how to track ride, rally ride etc. 🙂

[@motorinc]

We did talk about track riding in season 1!

[@navajitkhound1900]

sold my brezza, cancelled scorpio n since its unreliabilty issue is not clear and driving a virtus gt now😊..happy to see this video and the ability to relate to my motoring experiences❤

[@likhithurs8597]

I was finding excuses just to upgrade up 2019 interceptor 😂...let's see if the vid goes in that favour.... Your guys vid never fails to bring a sense of joy and eagerness to listen to it

[@motorinc]

Let us know what you decide @likhithurs8597! And if you want to have the opposite perspective, may be this from Kartikeya will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX2odX99Z86MpNUsi=ngMLKnqZTEsXg-xS It's made for car owners but the points apply for a motorcycle too, we think.

[@alpha18_99]

I haven't missed any podcasts since I found this channel and I'm grateful to find out about this thing. Shumi and Kartik feels like relative to me now. My every morning breakfast comes with MotorInc Shorts.

[@motorinc]

Glad you enjoy it @alpha18_99!

[@arjunvraveendran759]

You guys always have such a great sense of style !!!!!!!😊😊😊

[@motorinc]

Thank you Arjun!

[@abhijitkundu1879]

Karthik you won't believe when I went to book my first car so called ' My First Ever Car " the tricks were so many and used as a weapon by many consultant but my decision and my opinion was concrete and remains as a constant and stood behind my convenience and at the end I managed to understand my senior consultant that what I want and what the car can give and that emerges as a electrolyte decision making and my perseverance remains unshattered an un tampered.

[@motorinc]

Awesome!

[@The_TheMaharaja19]

Its sad when you have outgrown your motor bike, you desperately need an upgrade however, your bank balance hasn't grown much ☠️

[@motorinc]

Start planning early! Ho jaayega!

[@asurakengan7173]

It might seem he's upgrading every other day but his experience spans multiple years.

[@shadow_realm47]

May all the riders seeking upgrades be blessed by the motor cycle gods 🙏🏿 Marquez, Rossi and Turbo Busa😂

[@rajivbravi3198]

There's always a Huge SMILE when i see a new podcast from you guys. I'm now living with my 4th bike in aprilia RS457 and just love it

[@motorinc]

Wonderful to hear that @rajivbravi3198. Thanks for sharing!

[@abhishekdasgupta1640]

Hello shumi When you guys will review the Honda NX500 & make a comparison video between suzuki vstrom 800DE vs Honda transalp 750??

[@motorinc]

No clear plan yet, AD. We're waiting for NX dates from Honda and the larger machines, we're not convinced that our current formats are the way for those - we're working on this.

[@sunnyotari6198]

I don’t understand anything in cars and bike but since I started to listen to these two, I can’t wait to get hands on my first car. I started using my fz to it’s optimum and like it’s supposed to be used. I can’t get enough of these two talking. ❤️

[@motorinc]

Hey Sunny!

[@Asaritwo]

Still no background play For Members 😢

[@motorinc]

We notified KZbin. There will be a solution from us soon.

[@Asaritwo]

Glad to hear, Hope it comes sooner 😊

[@mayankbatra5369]

Mine is working, try updating the app

[@Asaritwo]

@@mayankbatra5369 let me try

[@naveenramaiah3871]

Makes so much sense to watch & listen to you guys, an hour or more goes like a flash, but the information & perspectives stays for very long.. Thanks both of you for womderful content

[@motorinc]

Thanks for watching @naveenramaiah3871!

[@owaisparvez6232]

Great episode! The importance of time vs money is bang on. I just think that it's emotional (the decision) and you being willing to live with the car or motorcycle even with its flaws because you love to drive it. But we change over time and so does our needs. So this comes in handy when we do feel like upgrading. Also, waiting for the next episode. That's a very interesting topic!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us today @owaisparvez6232!

[@amodpadave]

The "Use Case" section was the best part.....I daily an Xcent CNG and have a Creta Petrol for the weekend gateway and family trips.

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@shivendusharma3592]

You guys are brilliant in presenting videos on automobiles segment. It is very evident that you speak your emotions and passion about tyres and engines unlike others in this segment

[@motorinc]

Thank you Shivendu!

[@npmotortech]

Both of you guys have said so manyyy relatable things that I'm completely blown away by the kind of understanding and insights you have. I agreed with almost all the key things about the "First Bike emotions vs Utilitarian angle" because currently I have crossed the same barrier of not getting attatched and selling off my first bike because it felt boring,had started to have stupid everyday issues in just 4 years and 40k Kilometres and buying that bike was not an emotional but a rather rational decision.And now that I already own a car and yet I have to commute to my office on a two wheeler, I think after watching this podcast I have almost cleared all my doubts about my next two wheeler purchase, and Shumi sir is absolutely right when he says that this time of my life will not come back and hence, I should do the purchase that helps me achieve a balance between my needs as well as my enthusiasm. Got just the right advice that I needed for my next two wheeler purchase. Thanks a lot guyss!! Big Thumbs UP 👍🏻❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @npmotortech!

[@subuvenky1]

“Time lost trying to make a car/bike that’s not working .. work” - words of wisdom !

[@motorinc]

♥️♥️♥️

[@vishakhmohan7267]

Hey Schumi & Karthi…Literally enjoying your discussions so much that every time I travel in my car I listen to your conversations and sometimes repeatedly..so informative that it just helps us understand the different aspects of automotive world.. My request is if you could do something like a science corner covering subjects like let’s say turbo charged vs NA engines wherein you could add why small downsized turbo charged engines are not as efficient as the manufactures claim to be..or something like engine layouts..might seem basic to some, but will be quite helpful for a lot others..😊

[@motorinc]

Thanks Vishakh! Can do!

[@pradeepk3996]

Content from MotorInc makes sense..i still holds yamaha fazer v1 bought it in May 2011 with 50000km and still i feel it looks great when you ride.. my first bike...still feel..more to be driven .. kudo's to both of yiu guys..coming up with the topics which connect and brings emotional and Practical connect with your vehicle

[@motorinc]

Thanks for being with us Pradeep.

[@ArunachalamSPB]

Shumi is teaching us life lessons; how to think in each aspect of life; it’s not just about cars and bikes. We can apply these concepts to all aspects of life. Thanks Shumi for sharing and helping us to improve!!

[@motorinc]

Glad we can help! Thanks @ArunachalamSPB!

[@ChrisBOMtoATL]

Just wow. Still a lot to learn from you guys. Have been riding fully geared here in the US despite the commute being shorter from home to work as compared to Mumbai. Reason being I have seen Shumi once on his Multistrada few years back and couldn't believe that he was fully geared even during Summer. This guy is real example of 'no compromise on standards and safety'. And then few minutes and km later after Shumi had disappeared, I saw a guy on a Busa with a full face helmet but sadly just a T shirt, jeans and sport shoes. Got to learn a lot that day.

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that you're trying to ride fully gears @ChrisBOMtoATL. We'd suggest that you keep practicing it and preach when you can!😊

[@motonomy]

Just adding a couple of points on top of what Shumi said about lemons. If you gonna take your vehicle offroad it’s gonna take a lot more maintenance. Bearings will will go bad faster , suspensions will need rebuild even if they are not leaking. They are not lemon just taking a vehicle offroad regularly will take a toll on components and you will need to take care of them more frequently.

[@mickyprateek]

I think having 2 kinds of vehicles which are very different and purpose built make sense if you have the garage. My experience - Got an Xcent in 2016 - loved it, driving my family around in comfortable, spacious car which was frugal. 8 years years later (100k kms) I stopped enjoying it and bought a Jeep compass. Now I have both of them, Jeep for the fun (highway) and Xcent for the City rides. The Jeep is fantastic on highways and bad roads but fails to beat the convenience of the Hyundai in the City.

[@zionolivergomes9670]

I have a 2006 Electra 5S Anniversary Edition almost 18 years old , it has had its own share of wear & tear and innumerable break downs every time I try to fix it I tell myself this is it I am selling this bike , but every time it's fixed and I ride it always brings a smile

[@motorinc]

Exactly!

[@arunstudd]

That point where you said better driver in a hatchback, I can relate on both sides. When I was showing off my VW DSG where I was always getting behind with a petrol Swift when I wasn't mature enough. Now I have a petrol Ertiga on which I can keep up with Turbo Diesels on highway just because I choose the right lane to avoid vehicles.

[@motorinc]

Heya AS! Skills!

[@kayaeki]

I got my first bike in form of a second hand FZ-S 2014, 2 years ago while I was in college. It was well maintained by the prior owner. It was how I learned to ride a bike, travel to college, do weekend trips, travel with to and with my girlfriend, short rides. At this point I kind of feel a bit bored of the street bike format. Thinking to upgrade to a Suzuki Vstorm sx 250. Im 5'7' and its a bit tall for me, but taking a test ride i had so much fun riding that beautiful machine, i was just smiling while riding during that whole test ride - in traffic, getting it out of a tight space and in the potholes. I was in love. It also have dual ABS, unlike Honda CB200x. A bit worried if I'll be able to handle the height aspect with a pinion while touring but I'm really excited for that as a challenge. Currently have other financial commitments, so have to delay buying a bike for an year :')

[@motorinc]

Good luck with that @kayaeki! 😊

[@HimprakashDas]

I have owned my Hness 350 for more than 2 years now. I still love the motorcycle, the way it sounds when I shift down, the way it rides on highways - everything. But, there is not excitement in the motorcycle anymore; I could relate to "it doesn't challenge you anymore" part. So now I am looking at other motorcycles, mostly the adventure tourers because that is how I felt like riding my Hness as well (and yes, I tortured it by saddling at full throttle over potholes haha). Gonna rent out the himalayan 450 on a weekend and do a trip - well, thats how I got my Hness as well. Probably I still have a year or two till I get a new motorcycle, but no matter what the Hness will stay with me - as my first motorcycle.

[@motorinc]

Good luck with the journey @HimprakashDas, let us know how this goes.

[@NiravRaval-fx2oc]

Kartikeya and Shumi, your podcast "ThisConnect" is a fantastic blend of insightful discussion and practical advice. I love how you delve into the nuanced topic of when to upgrade your current bike or car. Your ability to explain the balance between emotional attachment and practical needs is both engaging and informative. The chemistry between you two makes for a compelling listen, and I always walk away with valuable takeaways. Keep up the amazing work ..... @motorinc

[@motorinc]

Thank you Nirav!

[@ontheroad8149]

I found my true calling in bikes after 10 years and 1 lakh km, most recently after 2 years and 40000 km of riding my ex himalayan 411, of which 30,000 was the "waiting", for my present bike, a 2017 Duke 390. That used to commute and tour, and this too does. No engine heat or mileage issue bothered me on both, except the fact that the Himalayan 411 was too slow to accelerate or brake for its own good. Just returned today evening from a 600 km 4 day trip to Madikeri, satisfied and being in love with the 390. Cant wait to pick up a preowned Multi 950S, so that it has some extra power and the comfort of the Skyhook, as it has a mini bombastic character like the 1200S. Shumis Muktistrada, Feroci, went to its third owner recently and boy, the story that the second owner wrote on teambhp has me itching to pick one up instead of the 950!

[@motorinc]

Awesome OTR! We hope this happens soon for you!

[@adityashivaappalla1384]

Me wake up on a Sunday. Me see MotorInc podcast. Me happy 😊 Honestly, the best podcast to have the pleasure of listening/watching to. You both are my bliss 🙌🍻👌

[@poraspatle7980]

I don't even have a bike of my own I ride my elder brothers CBZ xtrem 2012 model ,I wish to buy someday a good Bike for myself , and I am preparing my self by watching your videos . I like your way of delivering your expertise on motorcycles along with teaching how to be all around good person.

[@motorinc]

Awesome! Glad we can help, and best of luck!

[@freshoutofthesoundfactory]

9:31 Totally agree and hard relate! How much a person is willing to adjust with the flaws is the most important thing cause everyone will enjoy the good bits. No bike is perfect and if the flaws start to bother too much to ruin someone’s riding experience then it’s time to upgrade your machine or maybe not buy in the first place.

[@motorinc]

👍🏽

[@tanishqgandas2633]

shumi and kartikeya teaching the youth critical thinking through automobiles, one episode at a time. brilliant.

[@motorinc]

🙏🏾

[@ajithgopi8791]

On point . Really good conversation. Your point about reliability was good. I put my hard earned money from my first job and bought an RE INT 650. But every time I took that for a long drive on holidays it used to break down due to various reasons. Now a fear has set in my mind that it could create a problem if i take it for a trip. It's not meeting the purpose and it's consuming my time by taking it to the service centre and arguing with them to fix it as early as it could. I have invested 4 lakhs money on it and made me stick with it because , if i sell it .I am not gonna get a good price. But this conversation provided me to take the next move. Time is important not the machine....

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @ajithgopi8791. We wish you well for the next move!

[@Archaeopteryx92]

You both are GOAT of automobile reviews. Period!!!!!

[@motorinc]

Hahaha

[@Vishnu-B]

I was fortunate enough that my first bike was also my dream starter bike - RTR 180. Even after the upgrade 5 years ago, I wanted to keep it because of a mountain of emotions. Years of dreaming of owning and riding one, hours and hours of watching its ads and videos, going over all its details and it was the bike I imagined it would be. Did keep it for nearly two years because I just could not part with it. It gave me a lot of joy to even just look at it parked. But as much as I loved to keep it and enjoy having it in the garage, it hurt just as much, if not more, to see it rot away. Bikes need to be run to keep them alive, (I dont mean 'working') I mean, to have life in them and I was not able to do that justice to it. And the sensible thing was to sell it which I did. And just a couple of weeks back, I saw the exact same model on the road and almost involuntarily, my mouth opened and I gazed at it for a few seconds before realizing it is somebody else's bike and that they might see this as weird. I still miss my bike badly, but fortunately the person I sold it to, said that it rides better than he expected which gives me some solace.

[@motorinc]

Oh man! We could feel that - what colour?

[@Vishnu-B]

@@motorinc White

[@aadityaacharya4]

Perfect Sunday watch! Thank you for bringing such great conversations. There's so much to learn from you guys 👍👌

[@motorinc]

Glad you enjoyed it @aadityaaacharya4!

[@vedantmathur1891]

Alot of people also downgrade their big bike to something smaller. Ex. Selling off their africa Twins and GSs' to get himalayans for purposes of practicality rather than a financial angle. Maybe an episode on that would give great insight and complement this episode really well :)

[@prakhartaneja3361]

Just the podcast I needed , I'm now done touring 52k+ on my Gixxer 250. I'm planning an upgrade for sometime now and I'm not sure weather to keep or sell it off. You guys did give me some clarity ✌️

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @prakhartaneja3361.

[@arjansinghrakhra3152]

both of you are totally awesome. shumi is like a father figure for me personally (im 19 and he is almost my dads age ) as he shares a passion of biking that i never thought i could share with anyone these videos are like the best part of my day . thank you for uploading . keep up the good work. I would also like to hear I would also like to hear your perspective on how to be a better rider for beginners in india specifically

[@motorinc]

Thanks Arjan! Wish you a great motoring life ahead!

[@SarvanDhadhich]

By listening to this awesome conversation 2nd hand bikes/cars or even rental seems very lucrative 😊

[@motorinc]

Business idea!

[@redtail_r15]

Great podcast and it brings me a lot of clarity on how to move on at this given point of time in my life where I've had a R15 for almost 3 years now and put 62,000 kms on it. It's currently going an engine overhaul at a non-negotiable price. Makes me feel the durability/reliability is what's going to be compromised next. Cheers

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @redtail_r15

[@Sheil400]

Please make one podcast like this one choosing right riding gear for touring in various budgets!!

[@motorinc]

Noted @Sheil400!

[@daksh_saroha]

A surprising amount of relationship advice in this episode

[@motorinc]

Well, glad we can be of help in any way @dakshsaroha7447!😅

[@saisanhithkumarsanhith5377]

For the kind of content you guys provide us I think u need to have atleast 1m subscribers. You guys are pure joyous 🎉. Lots of love for shumi and karthik. Love ❤ you content as always. Keep rocking guys.

[@raman.K]

I started looking forward to every weekend! Different and noise free! Keep up the good work. Next topic - Hot hatches, i know segment is almost dead but need revival

[@motorinc]

Thanks Raman!

[@ajithhbk]

31:40 superb explanation

[@mindfreeze0838]

the small crossover i currently drive gives me joy everytime i drive it, my only need to upgrade is to get more trunk space because evrey so often i have to haul large objects. the other reason is to hopefully stop the complaints from a relative who i travel with frequently that has a baby complaining about the back seat being too small. i have access to something larger but I dont like driving it as much even though it has more tech,space,smoother and more confortable for long trips,but its boring to drive and it drinks fuel like a alchoholic.Despite that Im not thinking of shifiting my current car because when i put the key in the igintion and turn it I feel a little bit better.

[@Shrawan-rl7bc]

I have 2017 Gixxer SF (non-abs) but I absolutely love it. I have modified it with autologue design kit and it looks absolutely beautiful to me. I ride within 80kmph so the power is adequate and the bike’s gonna stay with me forever. I’m saving to buy street triple because honestly, the only requirement my current bike doesn’t fulfil is a sweet exhaust note.

[@motorinc]

All the best!

[@krishanadalvi]

Timing of this video is so impeccable for me 😁 Ur experience is like Manual Guide ❤ Kudos to both of you .

[@motorinc]

Glad you liked it @krishanadalvi!

[@AnirudhTT]

YZF R15M and YZF R3, these 2 bikes will be my keepers for life when achieved. I don’t know when the R3 will join, maybe 5-10 years from now, but i would love to come back to this comment then and see how well this ages 😅. I feel I would complete atleast 98 percent of what motorcycling is to me (sport bikes). Thanks to your lovely insights in this video. Let’s see what the future holds !

[@motorinc]

Looking forward to hearing from you @AnirudhTT

[@rahulbasu4978]

I just bought a TVS Ronin as my first motorcycle and have to say that it is the perfect blend of a comfortable and good performing low-mid end motorcycle than can be bought under the 2L segment. A very good commuter (mileage 45kmpl) and can be taken to touring if you are happy with cruising at 80-100kmph. The exhaust note is plesantly bassy and it soothes the whole riding experience. I just love this bike man!

[@motorinc]

Awesome. Great that it works for you and that you found it RB!

[@rahulbasu4978]

@@motorinc Thanks! Please keep up the good work!

[@yashojha1504]

How's the bike? I am a college student wanting to buy it with a daily commute of about 40 kms!

[@rahulbasu4978]

@@yashojha1504 Go for it! But take a test drive of bikes around similar budget before buying.

[@authorizedplayer]

Intersting! How to travel with family much needed!! Kid friendly destinations!! Safety on roads,packing,time management,stop overs,motion sickness hell lot to discuss which can be really boring for people without kids or the topic would give you substantial points on why to stay single :D

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@nithinsrinivas39]

In 1st 15 minutes there is very valid relationship advice 😬 top episode 👍🏽

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@devadhotrad]

I inherited a Renault Scala from my dad about 5 years ago it's a 2013 diesel car, it has been driven a total of 2.3L might have reached 3L if not for the pandemic. It is a huge car compared to cars these days. I like the way sedans drive and the diesel part but it has its maintenance issue. I am pretty sure I know I do not want my first car to be a pure petrol car, and these are my issues with others - Diesel - The government is hell-bent on killing them(Fear they might reduce the age of them as they did in Delhi), EV - Range Anxiety (hoping Curvv might change that) & Hybrids - Very Few Options (City or Grand Vitara). Your thoughts on it? Love the way you both host. Carved a niche group of listeners with very clean and informative conversation.

[@atharvavelhankar]

I was very surprised when Kartikeya mentioned people saying gaadi puraani ho gayi hai after just 3 years! We started considering that we'd need to buy a new car after our Chevy Cruze was 13 years and 8 months old & almost 250k km, and it felt like yesterday when we bought the beauty! My Ecosport was scratched at the roadside parking recently, and I was furious about it, and my father told me, calm down, be proud that your first scratch on vehicle came 3 years into the ownership and for no fault of yours.... That was the time when I realised it has been 3 years! And I still feel it's new!

[@motorinc]

We're big fans of this line of thinking @atharvavelhankar, thanks for sharing!

[@QuirkyAvik]

43:07 Exactly what I did with the RE showroom that refused SM650 ride, I had the money and was going to pay the full amount but they judged me based on my appearance i.e. dark burnt skin as I was out on an adventure, unkempt hair, cheap clothes I have never bought clothes worth more than Rs. 2000 and still wear shirts that cost Rs. 100 from the local market. Instead I bought my childhood dream bike with well known issues, I will get a harley or some other real cruiser later skipping RE.

[@risheekrockz]

@10:50 bang on that's how i made my decision 3 years ago what i want (dream) : Hayabusa what i can afford which is closest to it Gixxer sf 250

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing your perspective Rishee!

[@hiteshadhikari]

When i got my rtr 200 on 2018, the only non negotiable feature for me was i wanted abs I wanted matte black and fi etc and what not but back then abs was only available in 200 carb and so i decided to go carb over fi but still wanted abs The bike was sold very sparingly to dealers so had to wait for a month or two and when it still wasnt an option in my small city, i went 350 kms to dehradun to buy the first rtr 200 abs that was in uttarakhand. It was costly and yes fi was something that might have been better comp to carb but tbh i am glad i got abs You use it once or twice but thats the money well spent, my younger brother had to panic brake twice snd and it wasnt for abs he could have lost control, that day i was able to finally justify my decision to everyone.

[@40kmphASMR]

Proud owner of two keepers: 2009 Honda Dio and 2014 Ford Fiesta Classic 1.6 DuraTec. Both have proved to be good keepers.

[@motorinc]

Oh my! Which colour is the Dio?

[@40kmphASMR]

@@motorinc sports red

[@SandeepSudhakar9]

I recently bought my first bike, at the age of 41, a TVS Star City because I run 70 kms a day and my 2006 Dio wasn't all that fuel efficient. But 5-6 months into riding my bike, on Bengaluru roads, makes me realise I should have picked something more sportier, a Pulsar N160 perhaps. Sometimes it's just a compromise I suppose, till I can afford a faster bike. 😄 Also, if you guys could do maybe a small video, on riding equipment and helmets for everyday use that'd be lovely. Thanks Karthik and Schumi for the great work you guys, and everyone at Motorinc, is doing. 👍🏼

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @user-eg2ti3il9c! And noted 😊

[@SUSHRUTSSA]

These to guys talking, just talking is therapy!!

[@amankumarsingh3755]

When you love your work and have expertise, aise content milte h viewers ko. Absolutely loved the video. 💜

[@motorinc]

Hey AKS! ❤️

[@vishnumohan5603]

Can you guys also consider sharing news about the automotive industry in the community section for example "the apache RTR 310- service camp conducted to suppress vibration". News like these will really help people.

[@motorinc]

Until we can make it meaningful there won’t be any news coverage at Motorinc.

[@ananthupillai5247]

Video is not playing in the background. Tried updating the app. Didn’t work. Grrrr, it is what it is. I will keep listening to you guys❤

[@motorinc]

KZbin has been informed. But try updating the app. It has worked for some.

[@rakesh4u560]

Nice podcast. I wish Shumi had spoken more about the Torque vs BHP preference in two wheelers

[@vivekaaraga]

Karthik, you and I have had similar vehicles at various times. I have Dio that i still run and feel like upgrading from because I want more power and better riding comfort. My first car is a Nano. (That’s where the similarities end! No Busas in my garage!) It made a lot of sense as I lived in the city centre and commuting and parking was a breeze. But it’s limitation were obvious. Could not take it out on long drives, no creature comforts etc. After 6 years of just having a Nano, we bought a Kushaq because I had set my eyes on an Octavia RS when I was 19. The brand Škoda was a big pull. I still have the Nano which I find really hard to get rid of because of its practicality! Sometimes I am tempted to sell my Dio and the Nano and get a nice motorcycle! But I will never have anything small and awesome as the Nano again! Aaaarghh! 😅

[@motorinc]

Hello Vivek! Thanks for sharing that! Are you planning for a Busa? 😁 - KS

[@liabj]

Pretty great conversation. The same confusion was with me between Thar and Seltos/Creta. My requirements were to do long highways with luggage. Thank God I didn't get the Thar and settled for Seltos.

[@motorinc]

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know!

[@parasmehta666]

Who are these guys…? Extremely helpful and knowledgeable content creators. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @parasmehta666.

[@akshaygolapkar104]

Damn!! This podcast..makes me ask a lot about my garage choices.. R15v2, Ntorq, zx10r n a Ciaz. The 1st change I am looking to make now is probably adding a adv, which can be a daily driver to office.. as the r15 doesn’t excites .. I luv riding it though but not daily.. I am really not a fan of the bulky looking Advs but they make more sense to travel which I don’t much .. I think of the Duke390 too..

[@motorinc]

Do let us know if you need help, AG

[@anishkancharla9675]

​@motorinc. I always loved the looks of SUv but when I drove the Scorpio or other SUVs I really couldn't enjoy it from behind the wheels. It's then when I bought a Verna and also own a Figo diesel which I love so much behind the wheels.. In this entire SUV world I still love small or sedan punchy cars as they are so quick and agile. As Shumi said will just rent an Innova as my family trips are hardly 2-3 times a year and drive fun cars that make my heart feel happy over the head. Atleast till I'm young at heart 😅