Is motorcycling selfish? | Episode 28 | The PowerDrift Podcast

There's a little bit of a feeling that motorcycling, being the largely solitary activity that it is, is a bit selfish. In this Podcast episode, Shumi discusses this rather difficult topic. Should you be spending the family unit’s collective income on a bike? Is that fair? Some answers and some questions in this podcast! Let us know what you think!
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[@powerdriftofficial]

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[@prdipkumar7806]

O.o.o

[@prdipkumar7806]

O.

[@prdipkumar7806]

.o,

[@prdipkumar7806]

O.o

[@rameshchandraparmar2137]

Nnnn

[@Krom1hell]

Imagine trying to pick up a girl on a motorcycle and telling her that her chances to die have just went up a notch..... that's just a great pick up line 😂.

[@shu_mar]

I see your point. But not all truth is easy to digest 🤣

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahaha! However motorcycling can be a truly intimate thing - in the sense, it's only the two of you who are sharing the moment. So maybe not use it as a pick-up line but something to discuss as you get more into the relationship.

[@saminsayeda7424]

Try telling that to a male pillion and the reaction you get would be worse.

[@Krom1hell]

@@saminsayeda7424 It probably has to do with things like "men have to be in control"....When you tell someone that his going to "probably" 🤣 die, all control is lost. In my early days I was more afraid about scratching my bike or hurting somebody, than thinking I am probably going to die.

[@arv1ndgr]

Telling her that and feeling confident to tell her is the difference here

[@saminsayeda7424]

The world has been wired in a way to make us believe that our pursuit towards our passion is selfish. It becomes especially more selfish if the person/people we live with do not enjoy that pursuit as much as we do. Having said that, there is a fine line between selfishness that does us good and selfishness that can be damaging to those around us if our approach isn’t mindful enough. Perhaps it ends at that.

[@shu_mar]

Good perspective! Thank you!

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

As you said it, "mindful" is the key word here 💜

[@rajdeepdas5653]

Yes. Apparently, so is breathing. (Deal with it!)

[@shu_mar]

Haha!

[@franjon5350]

Suppperbb

[@andyrao7700]

Rajdeep - Brilliant !!

[@MrAmoLLL]

Breathing doesn't harm environment, motorcycles does

[@adamuppaakkveandiduacheyya7588]

gj

[@Anshuman_APSF]

Maybe I am just too late to find this but knowing that he lost his wife and he is still such an amazingly cheerful person and delivers such amazing content is just straight away Fantastic.. I really think its his passion which keeps him going.. and it's true for every one of us.. Hats off to you Shumi.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Anshuman!

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

Lost a dear friend last year. He was like Shumi, like a mentor. Today's video reminded me of him. Thanks for the video. Sharing it further 💜

[@yashgawade5066]

Sorry brother for your loss 😞

[@jeevan88888]

MOTORCYCLING IS VERY RISKY!! NOT SURE WHY PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND THIS ENOUGH

[@Omkar_Allewar]

@@jeevan88888 I mean so is getting out of your bed, can’t see any way around it though

[@Omkar_Allewar]

@@jeevan88888 look at it like a sport, I guess that might help you cope up your “stress” levels

[@jeevan88888]

@@Omkar_Allewar No Bro , I mean this msg to all the irresponsible motorbikers out there. Trust me when I say this - there are too many of those in our country in gully to gully(the streets).

[@parthadas4026]

Im 27years old 99% of my good memories are on my bike , its really important for my mentel & physical health , My bike has taught me much more than my school & college ever could ! to be true Yes im selfish Coz people dont understand & I dont want to explain much !

[@jeevan88888]

which bike do you own?

[@shashanksj7182]

Does it matter?

[@jeevan88888]

@@shashanksj7182 I wouldn't have asked if it doesn't :)

[@abhishekchaturvedi7959]

i love that, this was spoken and addressed . It absolutely makes sense and has definitely been on my mind as well. Thank you @shumi thank you pd for this podcast!

[@sunabhp]

I have decent gear, but your definition of average priced gear makes me feel poor.

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

well, his down-payment is thrice the price of my motorcycle 😂

[@shu_mar]

Just give it time. We all started somewhere. The important thing is 1. You started. 2. It’s a start not the finish.

[@sunabhp]

Thank you for being so kind.

[@powerdriftofficial]

It's just a matter of managing your finances right. And you can always work hard, earn more money, and buy better gear. "Good gear" is what suits your budget perfectly and in which you feel safe putting your skin.

[@porkoholic]

I mostly ride solo and used to think single seaters were selfish, now I feel riding with a pillion is more selfish 🤔. Go solo because yolo

[@AdventureGuruji]

A very important talk which powerdrift should have uploaded 10 years back. They review bikes and makes people crazy to be a motorcycling.We indians never thought of financial fund or accidents.

[@shu_mar]

It’s not an Indian think I think. Motorcyclists all over the earth go through the same thing

[@allenrodrigez9458]

@@shu_mar that is true..

[@pooh6546]

Shumi is always measured in his takes, love to see that, I think semantics on the word selfish can be argued as whatever 99% people agree on the meaning is the meaning. Subjectively speaking I don't enjoy riding a bike, statistically speaking it's the kind of activity I try to avoid if I want to keep my chances of living a long life fairly high, road in india are a subject I don't want to start, here in the US it's a completely different thing, I see many doing it safely

[@shu_mar]

Do what you enjoy! That’s the important thing!

[@kostinarain7373]

I know many people who have crashed in the US also,they have life changing injuries..it's the rider,not the country that matters

[@shu_mar]

@@kostinarain7373 Injuries come with riding. I’m not sure any serious rider is unaware of this, Indian or otherwise. And in the big picture, motorcycles *are* optional

[@kostinarain7373]

@@shu_mar not for me,they're not

[@azterixz1234]

This is one of the most beatiful videos ive seen about motorcycling so far. Thank you so much PD for this. Like most you, I did go about googling when Shumi kept referring to his wife in the past tense and I did read all the related articles and that just increased my respect and adoration towards you @shumar. Like he rightly said, you can get back anything, "time" is the one thing that you cannot get back no matter what. Death is also ineviteble and its upto us how we spend that brief time we have here on earth. Thank you once again guys for this!

[@abhinavdhawan1410]

Aarti ma'am is really an angel, i really wish that we all get a person like her in our life with such great attitude and support ❤️❤️

[@shu_mar]

Indeed! I wish that happens for all!

[@jeevan88888]

@@shu_mar

[@maverick-carsbikesracingma8686]

extremely true

[@DominicHolostyak]

@@shu_mar what do you mean by 'when my wife "was" around'??

[@bishalsingh8028]

@@DominicHolostyak She, unfortunately, passed away back in 2016.

[@docsmotovlogs2409]

I feel so fortunate with regards to this.. My partner was highly interested in learning to ride (her brother too is a rider so the fascination started from home) ...so i taught her the basics on my R15.. then I went on to buy a Ninja 300 while she rode my R15 along with me with proper gear from heel to toe.. We did a lot of duo and group rides together.. finally she upgraded to an R3.. and now we plan on going for tours together on our own bikes. Yes the R15 did fall many a times during her learning days but I always te told her that falling is how you will learn from your mistakes.. Yes, I did get frustrated many a times when she made mistakes but I would tell myself to calm down and that it would be worthwhile in the end.. And I can assure you it sure is. Moreover, now I don't have to worry so much about scraping the underbelly of the N300 because the pillion weight is not there.. so yeah.. kinda selfish of me.. 😂

[@shu_mar]

Nice story Doc! Two bikes are better than one 😁

[@bharathmk7509]

I just loved how obsessed you are with motorcycle. Even I have that obsession. Recently met with an accident & couldn't ride motorcycle for 3 months. That time I realised how much I attached to it and the effect of it on my mental & physical health. Motorcycling is just like meditation, only you can do it for you.

[@bhargavmaji6367]

Shumi sir, you're so good at talking or making things clear or making people understand that whenever i see the podcast or any other series on PD i feel like youre talking direcly to me and i'm having one on one conversation with you. so thank you from my heart.

[@workblower6810]

Nailed all the points at the right balance… superb one!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thanks a bunch! :D

[@vedanttiwari509]

PowerDrift delivers the content which makes sence to most of the viewers. The most practical Auto Channel out Here...

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey thank you so much Vedant!

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Vedant!

[@nadikmayapthomi789]

Shit I met an accident with my scooty now GT only next year under parents control 😭😭😭

[@powerdriftofficial]

Dayum! We hope you are okay!

[@shu_mar]

Get well soon! And then get back on it!

[@nadikmayapthomi789]

Thanks Shumi sir and PD team, I’m in a recovery stage with a fractured arm and bruises here and there

[@bhagyeshsarang2295]

Hey Shumi, I just read your article from July 2016. It won't be justified to say I completely understand your feelings, but I certainly appreciate the way you are suggesting to approach our life. Thank your for sharing your knowledge and experiences ❤️

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Bhagyesh!

[@daled.m.4512]

Shumi. What a brilliant and special individual you are! Thank you.

[@Devils_corner07]

Motorcycling brings a whole new perspective to travelling, but when you think of a pillion during your road trip many would prefer bus , train or car. It’s more about comfort vs experience. I strongly believe travelling on your bike makes you to join hands with the forces of nature thereby makes you attentive and enjoy the experience along with memory creation. If you have a partner who prioritise experience over comfort then there is no need to worry about being selfish.

[@omkarbhatt2729]

Shumi is giving me big brother vibes. Really wish I had someone like this in my life.

[@arunmoh6418]

Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live. It is asking others to live as you wishes to. -Oscar Wilde

[@arunmoh6418]

So basically if someone asks you to quit motorcycling, kick him off a cliff.

[@TheTwinPost]

@@arunmoh6418 We don't have to be that rude ....we can rather just push them off a cliff

[@garrusvakarian3451]

@@TheTwinPost ever so gently...

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahahah! This thread!

[@arunmoh6418]

@@TheTwinPost Definitly! gently push their car off cliff with them.

[@DeveshMolasaria]

This podcast by PoweDrift is very good. The way Shumi explain things is amazing. Complex topics in such an easy understandable language. Covering all the useful topics 👌🏻

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Devesh!

[@allenrodrigez9458]

I agree with all the details but convincin your parents and partner thats a tough job all over....Even when it comes to death "We are gonna Die maybe just not today tomorrow its always inpredictable" My death on my motorcycle yea i will take my chances atleast i died while i was doin that one thing that really meant the most for me....that doesnt mean i will die today tomorrow.... 😁

[@shu_mar]

I feel the same way!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Remember one thing - you may have accepted the outcome as a possibility but you family probably can never.

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

To answer Shumi's question, yes motorcycling is selfish. I acknowledge the fact anytime I go for a ride. I know an unfortunate accident is inevitable, risks are just too high. I try to minimize that by using my gears all the time. I try to ride responsibly as much as I can do, and I avoid riding when I feel I'm too emotional for it. I don't appreciate people going into motorcycling without considering the risks. It's your life whatever you wanna do with it, but understand that death is still better than having your spine damaged or losing a limb. People need to understand the risks of riding. Take a calculated decision

[@shu_mar]

Yes!

[@keshavpandey6417]

Shumi, you are really into motorcycling, seems to breathe, eat, sleep motorcycle... Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience God bless you.

[@XchildofhateX]

All hobbies are inherently selfish unless your hobby is doing social work.

[@nomadninja873]

These podcasts are so educational. Would love to have sitdown podcasts where we have a guest as well.

[@shu_mar]

Can do!

[@rowdychaithanya7217]

Happy makar Sankranti to all team power drift. Especially my automotive professor shumi sir my best wishes to you sir.. ❤️

[@chebha1]

precisely put liked it very much, luckily for me my dad was a strong believer in being open minded to look at things but he always said you earn and buy things yourself i am going to provide you whatever basic is needed for you to get going on your own feet. Reminded me of him thanks a lot for this

[@shu_mar]

Cheers! Supportive parents are the best thing ever

[@ninstube]

What a beautiful and philosophical podcast! These are great life lessons.

[@ramxtriya]

Motorcycling is empowering from within. It rekindles your zest for life, away from the the mundane chores. It is like a state of zen, whatever non - motorcycling people may call it. They say this as they have never felt the spirit of motorcycling. Away with the naysayers and on with motorcycling, that is what I call life.

[@omchatterjee506]

The basic question is in India we hardly see people wearing basic helmets and to imagine every rider going to college or office donning a 1L plus riding gear is a bit of a stretch. In theory it's correct but for an average Indian it's just a dream. I have seen offices where they aren't proper toilets let alone a place to change to your regular working clothes.

[@venkatesh-iyer]

What's your point?

[@chiranjeebpandit2830]

Serendipity!! Honestly I have never thought about it before, but recently I am getting serious about getting a new motorcycle and the finances are not looking up to it and for once I was like ' am I being selfish, coz I have a functioning motorcycle and getting a new one.. eh I don't know!" And this video drops. Serendipity it is!!

[@hetptl]

Plz post podcast on every platform i want to listen in background

[@cca749]

Excellent Podcast!!! True words!

[@ashutoshpargaonkar]

Shumi always nails it on point with accuracy!!!I really admire you Shumi as a great knowledge encyclopedia about Motorcycling!!!❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@jaspreetsinghahuja3170]

Motorcycling isn't selfish but personal!

[@rns468]

Beautiful story about you and your partner and she encouraged your passion for bikes

[@vfrfandom3904]

There's something about motorcyclists, isn't it? When a guy or a gal walks into a restaurant with a helmet under their arm, they invariably have swag and a sense of cool that just isn't the same as rolling up in a car. Whether or not you're looking for the Brad Pitt effect, motorcycles take you one step closer to cool. Unfortunately, Dystopian Society (including Administration) have this perception of "Big Bikes and Cars" come under the "Exotic" category of Beverly Hills...and that's where they think those are expensive high end, selfish commodities to live with

[@motovin77]

@motoccino This is a great topic, glad you made a recommendation to get this covered 😊👍

[@udaysinghrana1410]

Loved this episode.... Gave me so many things to think about especially having my partner's safety in mind and also the bike fund part..... Loved it bro 🤜

[@krypto-mv8xp]

Happy pongal!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Happy Pongal to you too! :D

[@hetpatel1250]

This is one of the best episodes. Thank you so much Shumi, for sharing your experiences. Btw, loved the Ayn Rand reference.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you very much!

[@vivekvitthaljadhav]

I never seen such deep talk from a motorcyclist.

[@adityakambli6495]

thank you shumi !

[@punavmirlekar]

its always should strike the balance of risk vs reward, emotions vs logic, responsibility vs fun and ofcourse money is a big part of this equation too! and i think most motorcyclists have their minds ready to take death with smile head on, it is selfish because we have a family, but a family understands the value of your happiness and respects your decision of riding a motorcycle. i believe most serious motorcyclists will be happy to die in pain of an motorcycle accident instead of the hospital bed at an old age having not ever rode a motorcycle. so yes. its so bad that its good

[@shu_mar]

Fully fully fully fully agreed!

[@powerdriftofficial]

We as motorcyclists may have accepted death or injury as one of the probable outcomes every single time. However, that may not be the case with the family. They may know it, but it can be super hard for them to accept it. One way to ease them in is to let them know you will try to be as safe on the road as possible - and be safe as well. Wear better riding gear, attend a riding school.

[@punavmirlekar]

@@powerdriftofficial the best way to ease their tension is to let them know how to help you in case things go south. The anxiety of family not knowing what to do to help you is what causes them trouble. Being as safe as we can and giving them a sence of security by sharing location or updating your route gives them peace of mind. That also included life insurance because it can be the saviour of one's family shall the need may arise. If our family respects our decision of letting us on motorcycles. It's our understood responsibility of taking care of ourselves and them to their satisfaction. ❤️

[@KaustubhJoshi91]

Perfectly put in words the actual feelings of a passionate rider! Cheers, happy motorcycling 😀👍🏼

[@LloydJ]

Everyone needs a bit of 'me time', women have their Salons/Parlours/shopping. Men (some men) need their bike rides...Simple. Nothing selfish about it

[@smanrulez]

The background score is loud enough but the vocals in all @powerdrift videos are very low. Please fix this.

[@varunbaboria24]

Want to exchange RE Classic 350 2021 with interceptor. Interceptor is love ❤️

[@aniketpal2420]

Day 135 of asking PowerDrift to bring back Holy Shift Season 2.

[@arvindsai18]

pheonomenal Podcast! I need to hear this guys. All of you make a difference!

[@sweetheartvino]

Loved the topic and your views ❤️

[@greetingsman]

Hallelujah..Shumi my friend..you're like a motorcycle pastor..although I might not be really off the mark here..motorcycling is indeed a religion..Feeling you and Seconding you on every single line..Love and respect brother..

[@Motoccino]

I like to think that one of the drivers for this podcast was a comment I left 3 weeks ago on your "convincing parents about motorcycling" podcast. Please let me know if that's the case. I reproduce my comment below: Motoccino 3 weeks ago Here's my vote for the next topic - convincing wife and kids that motorcycling is very important and you do need motorcycling time in your life. Also dealing with internal guilt, that by motorcycling and touring, am I robbing my family of time that is rightfully theirs? And with free time so hard to come by! This should be a great discussion.

[@ACJ_]

I have a new mentor,

[@rutvijsonawane8597]

My partner doesn't like to go on long rides on a bike and I had to convince her that this is how I want to live my life... Yes I am selfish and this is how it is with me and my bikes... It took time but she understood... She still doesn't want to ride with me and that's fine... She has her hobbies which I don't bother looking into it...

[@shu_mar]

Perfect! I’d say do more than don’t bother… support and appreciation is part of it!

[@rohanalias9053]

This.... I made up my mind to not carry a pillion on my motorcycle I can enjoy my motorcycle much better... And have fun without putting an additional person to risk

[@rutvijsonawane8597]

@@shu_mar how do you support and appreciate instagram reels and telling difference between 1700 types of lipsticks?? Dfaq bro?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shu_mar]

@@rutvijsonawane8597 I accept that only my life is my life. People are free to do things they think they should.

[@naveenbhat1930]

Wow, this discussion will surely re-ignite the passion for motorcycling in many souls that had just "settled down" and had devoted themselves to self-less service for life!! Have been following your articles since your days at business standard......in fact I used to get only the Saturday edition of BS just for the weekend supplement which had the last page dedicated to "motoring"....(and also chess by devangshu dutta on the inner page).........it was after reading one such article over 20 yrs ago( titled "laurels and RD") that I eventually bought an RD350......and some yrs later, had a RE500 classic...........and now have been without a motorcycle for over 6yrs.........and in my mid forties!! The fire has always been burning though........and this discussion may just do to me what that BS article did 2 decades ago..........👌👍🏍️🚀

[@shu_mar]

Best of luck Naveen! May your wheels keep rolling!

[@MisterBongo]

I ride motorcycles for mental peace. And my mental peace translates into and affects my family's peace. Not selfish, I think ;) I might die from a remote probability standpoint, but Acko Insurance is quite the buzz and they soon might come up with a Term Insurance. LOL. And I do agree with Shumi every hobby is expensive.

[@sandeepmortal]

Damn. This guy can talk. And it's not his diction. It's the way he is able to communicate his thoughts with the perfect most words. I am subscribed to this channel to hear Shumi speak.

[@vinodnarayanan1406]

Saw shumi in thumbnail and here now

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yay! Welcome, Vinod!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you!

[@johnandrew1680]

Love this, yes it is selfish and two motorcycles are the only option for me . (other wise thank you) for me Motorcycling is for individual only.

[@ravindrabh2664]

Fantastic video..so meaningful and to the core

[@ricckyramesh5012]

Very good informational video brother. Kindly do make a video about the craze for bikes - it never ends. Since 2009 I'm using my 19th bike (2021 Himalayan) started from the star City. It doesn't matter for a rich guy to own many bikes. But I lost lakhs of rupees by changing the bikes often. I know nobody gets satisfied with what they have. When new bikes evolve I need to buy them bcoz of the love with machines as an automobile engineer, though I'm not a rich person. The maximum period I used to have a bike is 1 year and the minimum is 1month. Kindly make a separate video on this to share your thoughts. Thank you

[@shu_mar]

I think different. Having gone through the phase of buying this, that and the other cleared my head about what kind of bikes I want to own. I want to ride everything but now I know exactly the kind of motorcycle I’d like to have in my garage

[@ricckyramesh5012]

@@shu_mar thanks brother ✌🏻

[@jeevan88888]

Shumi , it's just a pleasure watching you speak , my older brother :)

[@nitinkarole]

Quite Emotional and touching 👌🏼👌🏼🙏🏻😊 I can relate with you...

[@RidewithJP]

Awesome and a much needed video - you nailed it as usual ✌️

[@aniketshivane5479]

This is my fav podcast now! ❤️ Explained in such an awesome way that an angry/upset partner or parents would understand your pov. Shumi tell the same thing we know but the words he choose gives the clearer picture of what the thing or matter is 👍🏻

[@DeepthiSelvaraj]

It's true what you said about couples riding together on different bikes. I and my husband do that a lot in last 7 years. But recently i met with an accident. Almost dead. Bedridden for past three months with major injuries. With five surgeries already done. We had a proper gear like you said(alpnister and bell helmet, knee guard all) . But what i didn't expect is this big a accident. The risk was always at the back of my mind , where the fun and aderaline was always first. I read somewhere,"two wheels move soul" that's what happened. So now I want some advices on such accidents and how to cope up as well. Ppl /mostly my family members said , I am selfish and that's why this happened- the accident. Because we delayed having kids and all we did was biking all these years. They say if we had kids, we wouldn't be biking and would have avoided this accident that almost killed me. So m saying, i dont regret biking. I love it. Jus be prepared for anything. Nothing is under your control completely. Even bikes sometimes don't. But that doesn't mean you haven't lived a amazing selfish life 😅 like he said everybody does one day, how you lived matters more. That doesn't mean you have to go rash. Means you go at your own pace, with your own thoughts. Bikes are bliss. Thank you for this video. Glad to know your thoughts. As always powerdrift rocks !!!

[@chakrapanid6089]

Very very well said indeed.. get well soon and get back on a bike.

[@DeepthiSelvaraj]

@@chakrapanid6089 thank you. Recovery road now. Will be back on bikes 😊

[@soumithveer6532]

Shumi baba giving some very needed eye openers, full on big brother vibes 🥺

[@devendrakdharmadhikari8528]

Abba nahi manenge 🤣🤣

[@debmalyapal6936]

Just WOW !! Although I'm late today watching this video but Boy oh Boy !!!! My perspective towards my one and only hobby has been changed .... Thank you so much Shumi for such a comprehensive and lovely explanation..... Loved it 🥰

[@shu_mar]

Thanks DP!

[@debmalyapal6936]

Always welcome sir

[@Easy_Throttle]

Yes Motorcycling is Selfish. A Rs. 2.1 1 Lakhs Bike for a Salaried Middle Class Man is Selfish Enjoying the engagement on my bike at 6500 RPM, 6th Gear, 1 00 kmph is Selfish Spending Rs. 3200 on a Road Trip (Kolkata to Siliguri, done twice) is Selfish. People (my relatives) say I could have taken a AC2 Tier Ticket instead with the same money and reached the destination with so much comfort. But how can I make them understand that I am a Motorcyclist, and Yes I am Selfish ...

[@evilgetsraw278124]

Parents relatives....friend's PARENTS society..they are all objecting me for riding and blaming me of IMPOSING motorcyles on others!! Being a selfish activity is just the tip of berg about motorcycles.. The whole toxic idea that one should save money instead of WASTING on fuel is needed to be put in place.

[@ageless1003]

1:43 - i used KTM 390 ADV with lugguage and my wife to ride to Spiti. Completed the whole circuit and back to delhi. Amazing bike, no problem at all. No ground clearance issues. 5:37 - Indian Highways are one of the most dangerous places on earth. Whether you ride a 4 or 2 wheeler. The stats for fatalities are quite high. So there is always a risk when you go out. Not just with motorcycles.

[@rajasekhar9840]

Hey Shumi, I love this video, I agree each and every point you said. While buying Duke 390 2017 my wife asked why such a costly bike you want. But after riding together to various places for almost 3+ years, now we have a small kid, my wife feels very happy about moments we spent together on the bike. And thinks, when can we ride like that once again. Memories are the most valuable things. When we have age on our side we can do certain things, and definitely motorcycling is one of those things which shouldn't be missed in my opinion.

[@vspatmx7458]

If one is WITHOUT a 2 wheeler Then one is living with depression. IF one is with a 2 wheeler Then one is without depression Depression lowers intellect / work quality / income / social interaction / heart and brain quality. How selfish can one be to NOT want to live with the side effects of depression ? And that's the only question that needs to be answered by the motorcyclist / spouse / family / kids / friends / boss / girlfriend / mother in law ..... Etc

[@shoumikguha]

Made so much sense....I agree that Motorcycling is selfish....however the rationale and logic of communicating clearly 'hit' home like anything....Kudos to Shumi for coming up with such great topics....I am a recent inductee in to the biking world having bought my first bike....I am 'hooked' to these podcasts...keep em' coming...thanks so much

[@ranjan1989able]

Best one, one of the best podcast 🙂🙂🙂

[@akshayrao4554]

Fabulous discussion. A topic often thought but never spoken. A barrier in translating the inner fire to most special people in life. “Get them to your side of the river”, has been an absolute challenge. I was almost going ahead with my plans of purchase, but after watching this, I shall try my best to convince her to come my side of the river and only then purchase. Thanks Shumi, you’ve cut out my work for the immediate future.

[@srijandatta9613]

Motorcycling is inherently selfish, and apparently those of us who ride for pleasure and peace of mind are always thinking about our next ride, and I know my family is scared every time I pick the key. But I actually sat with my mom and tried explaining it to her how important it is. I don't know how much she understood or connected to it, but she told me that she won't stop me, even for the 'Big Bike' if I can appord to buy it and maintain, and ride with responsibility, not taking any unwanted risks. And she also made me swear that I ride even more super cautiously when there is a pillion with me, because it's not just my own life but also of someone's son or daughter. Her trying to understand my lifestyle was indeed super sweet and also she bought me another one of the same helmet I use so that my crush has the same level of safety I have, if not comparatively better. So yeah talking helps.

[@goldroger9990]

If these things count as selfish then so does living on earth as human. Since we are taking land from animals. Make them work, kill, prison just because our pleasure and fulfillment. Polluting the planet as days pass. Then should we all just not live? This is point less. If you can get things without being inconvenience for others then why not. You have yo convince others and come to mid point to get going.

[@TheGeorge1522]

My wife thinks that i will die in a road accident one day while riding bikes...its been 15 years i am riding and i am pretty much alive ! Also Shumi, motorcycle`s, gym, being in sports have also helped many who go thru depression and anxiety day in and day out, i am one of them. And if someone is making these as a hobby to help them then id say we are better off being called as selfish. You can only keep others happy once u are start being happy :)

[@nihalashetty7981]

Mom: Why do you ride that much, don’t you know its risky. Me: There’s risk in walking on road also, should i stop walking then!? thats when WORLD WAR 3 started and its still going on. Will update you if it ends✋🏻

[@Outlanderpradeep]

A wise man once said, selfishness is the way of leaving 😜😀

[@md.farooqpeerzade2717]

Now a days Riding Bikes or Cars with safety future is must & important. And more then that Safety Futures, I think listening & following to Shumi is also very important. .... .. Thanks Shumi......

[@murarithakur3377]

I love cars more than motorcycle because cars give me cosy feeling and I am more relaxed. Also I like to sit in car and enjoy hot tea while visiting rainy places. Also travelling with friends with music playing and casually relaxing while it's raining outside is simply blissful

[@arjunmark2148]

Why don't we have anymore entry level 4WD's in India anymore? Cause at the moment the only entry level vehicle (brand new) is the Thar which is upwards of 12L, where are the under 10L 4WD's???

[@akashchaudhary3454]

There is also one more factor that we buyed a bike due to fascination or by seeing someone that looks cool..... what now how to learn advance things like leaning a bit and all...to try it at individual level can seriously hurt to life just bcz it intend that we can look week on such high price bike to drive like normal....does it really necessary to roll bike at full pace and it justify the bike.

[@shehwaz]

I don't mind it if people think my riding a motorcycle is selfish. It is my time and as an adult, I need some time for myself as well. My wife is more than welcome to join, as I have told her many times. She just thinks I'm nuts to be riding. I don't mind that

[@AnkiV99onZX10R]

We create less traffic. Socially responsible We create less pollution. Environmentally responsible We bear the after effects if we make a mistake on the road (unlike cars). Ethically responsible 😄 How are bikers selfish 😄

[@anupam5886]

Please i request you sir do a video on pulser 220 legacy,coz it has ruled Indian roads for 15 long years,it is the undisputed king of Indian motorcycle history!

[@AneeshKorrde]

I love the use of the term Motorcyclist.. Motorcycle.. Not biker, Rider, Provider.. I am a pure Motorcyclist at heart and can relate 🙏🏽😊 Thanx Schumi..

[@bipulagarwal9760]

I am new to your podcasts but from 1st video i saw i knew you are an amazing guy. I respect you so much more today for doing this podcast. And oh, i am married and buying an interceptor after 13 years of not having a bike 😀

[@ameykaval5576]

Its spiritual.. mystic.. something you got feel and experience it yourself .. my wife could lay on my chest and feel my beat..but its only me who can experience my heart beat .. ❤️

[@amanasija2349]

A virtual hug to Shumi... and I am sharing this podcast with 3 of the best people I know need to see this video today - My Wife, and Two of my Best Friends.