What's Just a Niggle and What's A Proper Dealbreaker | ThisConnect S02E13

[@motorinc]

*Chapters* 00:00 How Bad Is It 02:08 Your Expectation 07:40 Your Context 12:20 It Is About Balance 15:42 Small Things Big Deals 18:55 Screens And Cars 21:17 What is Real Value 29:29 Dealbreakers 36:23 Does It Meet Your Expectations 38:34 Essentials 41:18 You Must Miss Out 44:04 Your Choices 46:30 Life's Not Fair 47:22 Who You Trust 52:05 Reliability 56:53 The Next Episode *Explore MotorInc memberships* at youtube.com/@motorinc/join When it comes to buying a new vehicle, Shumi and Kartikeya are finding that often people get confused about what's really important, and what is not. On ThisConnect (S02 E13), we're discussing the way to figure out what's a deal breaker, and what's just a niggle.

[@beliverbeliver4474]

hey i am 160 and want to own a hero xpulse (rally edition) would that be a issue considering my height

[@kayramasamy]

Hi, can one who is a 1 or 2/10 in driving make use of ADAS for safer driving practice or experience? Could it act as a driving instructor for longer rides?

[@adityajain019]

Logically, I'd think that you'll have a detailed review in a longer conversation. First impressions will be shorter conversations. What was your idea behind keeping the format of First and View reversed? There are many - "we'll see in production" in the First and I want more detailed information in View about the things that were left to future prospects.

[@vic110291]

Petition for Shumi to reveal the brand of shirts he wears. 🙏🏼

[@rmk_ro]

@@vic110291 I think Uniqlo. Guessing 😄

[@sriicharannn]

Actually.

[@rmk_ro]

@@vic110291 Uniclo ?

[@aniruddho_m]

Yes please. Few clothes look comfortable and cool at the same time like his wardrobe 😅.

[@motorinc]

We agree! Where do we sign?

[@LexValidus]

Christopher Hitchens had this saying that I think about often. "In life, one must choose one's regrets". The older I get, the more I realise how brutally short our time on this space rock is. You HAVE to prioritise. There will never be enough time to do it all. PS: If the next episode is on fuels, please discuss fuel additives as well.

[@motorinc]

Well-put @LexValidus! Thank you for sharing.

[@arjunsinghjamwal]

I don't know how to properly put it into words but the kind of content MotorInc puts out is the exact conversation I want to have with someone who knows cars better than me. This right here is what people really need. This is how you make informative content that actually helps steer decision. Big thanks to you guys! Excellent, excellent work.

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much for joining us Arjun!

[@vijayshetty4494]

Exactly!! This podcast is the daily automotive convo i've always needed

[@anujartt]

I'll give you my personal experience. I bought a CB200X 2 months back, after watching tons of videos and reviews and comparisons with other bikes, and the conclusion I found on almost every video was that it was overpriced (due to xpulse sitting in the same ballpark). I didn't agree to that idea and I looked down deeper in my specific use case. It was good mileage, comfort, light weight ,refinement and most importantly, handling and braking. I found out that the cb200x was way better in these departments than the xpulse, as I had test ridden xpulse alot and I never liked it's handling and comfort over long distances, added with not enough braking power under load. For me massive front wheel just didn't make sense for normal road use. So despite all the odds I went ahead and bought the cb200x and let me tell you, I'm 100% satisfied and proud of my purchase. That's the motorcycle I crave for when I miss riding. The easy going nature of it just fits me so well that it has become a part of myself. So my advice to everyone reading this is please don't reject your ideal bike just because of expert opinions, have test ride and feel the machine, you may find that your perfect motorcycle is the one everyone complained about. Spec sheet goes in dustbin once you buy the motorcycle. So carefully plan your use case, and if a motorcycle doesn't fit your use case but you got it just because of others opinion, you'll regret it.

[@motorinc]

Heya Anuj! Awesome that you’ve shared this here. Super helpful.

[@rutukedarbhagwat1746]

Should've put the expert opinion in inverted commas

[@user-fk7eg5tq7u]

Same here. I previously had an RTR 160 4v and wanted something new. Tested the new 4v, Hero Xtreme and 200x on a single day and discovered that 200x is much to my liking. The lightness of it blew my mind, I could take U turns without touching the ground, USD is perfect, less noise and vibrations bla bla bla.... I was like this is the definition of value for money 😅

[@anujartt]

@@user-fk7eg5tq7u Rightly said. But sadly nowadays value for money has come down to mere gimmicky features & cool tricks while ignoring the basics of a motorcycle that actually count to the experience

[@Balraj_Seth]

Was watching this episode on my dining table while having brunch. Mum joins me at the table and 15 minutes as I was done, I get up and head to the room only to hear her say "kaha Jaa Raha hai ? Wapas aa na, dekhna hai ki woh kya bol raha hai". Well I suppose that's exactly why the team releases such content on Sundays. @motorinc ❤

[@motorinc]

Hahaha! Regards to Mam!

[@HasanAamirVlogs]

Best thing happened today, I put this on while going on a drive with my mom. After first 15-20 min into the video: Mummy: In dono se kuch seekho. Kitni suljhi hui baatein kar rahe hain. Me: Haan seekh raha hu, have been following them for a long time. After 45 min into the video: Mummy: Rehne do mat seekho, sirf bike bike bike, car car car ki baatein hi hain. Me: Laughing like crazy 😂😂😂 Saying the same thing again. Thanks for brining such brilliant content guys.

[@motorinc]

Hahahaha! Unforgettable for Aunty and for us!

[@jaswanths4326]

Peer pressure is also a thing people need to come out of when choosing a bike. The number of people basically forcing me to get a Royal Enfield is insane. Most of them said I "Wasted money" by getting a non RE motorcycle. I just laughed at them and never turned back.

[@meetthakor28]

Brother so true, I am just about to buy my first bike. Everyone in the family and my friends were like ohh! have a Royal Enfield, I was like "That is not even my taste why tf should I buy it". Its the surrounding which makes RE a choice for everyone as its good looking bike and other bikes are sporty and eventually will kill you(this ideology is of my parents), on other hand RE are not fast so yepp Don't care will it fit on a person or not but you should buy that one. For me RE are good bikes to ride but not good enough to own for myself

[@shivakumarsaminathan2847]

Great to see some like minded ppl here ❤

[@indiacha]

RE is like Splendour nowdays. no exclusivity.

[@motorinc]

Awesome that you got what worked for you! Thanks for sharing.

[@riteeshchinchili8301]

Conversation between Shumi and Kartik end up being life lessons and therapy sessions. So glad to have found your channel. Keep up the great work!!

[@motorinc]

Thank you @riteeshchinchili8301!

[@shadow_realm47]

When Shumi said We could be riding instead of doing this I decided to close this tab and ride :P toodles pip guys!

[@motorinc]

Have fun @shadow_realm47!

[@thecrazysharma]

after many days of deep consideration I have reached the final decision of mentioning " Not wearing a helmet is a no brainer" on every motorinc video till that t-shirt is actually something I can buy from Motorinc.

[@motorinc]

😊 Request noted!

[@zainalizaidi5852]

MotorInc proudly presents "Kartik & Shumi " the matrimony experts!👍😉

[@motorinc]

Hahahaha

[@kshitijpandey6514]

We need a "Behind the scenes with Motorinc" guys By the end of this year please

[@SudheendraKaranam]

@motorinc we also need monthly news that was promised

[@motorinc]

Woah! Lotsa requests here. 😁 and, hello SK and KP!

[@kshitijpandey6514]

​​@@SudheendraKaranambroken news too It was hilarious😂😂? and Hi Motorinc fam

[@ASKME2DAY]

GenZ is being referred to here in many places, who complain a lot but have no knowledge about anything related to bikes, which is upsetting for the 90s and older who know there are fantastic bikes around us, and the GenZ is complaining about unnecessary and minute details about bikes. Totally Agree everything in the episode. 💯

[@arpitagrawal83]

At the outset, I i want to clarify, I am a HUGE fan of this channel and these 2 dudes!! I agree with the basic premise of this video that one must first really understand their requirements and decide what actually matters to them and what are merely add-ons and minor niggles. However, the whole video is so confusing and not really clarifies anything at all. Kartikeya is rejecting a car because it makes too many beeps, and then immediately proffesses the importance of suspension, engine and other hardware! An extremely rare miss from MotorInc. First video where they've made the decision making process more confusing than simpler! Way too many contradictions... But I still love you guys!! ✌️✌️

[@deepakshah6174]

Thats the curse of Knowledge brother I suffer from it you suffer from it and they suffer from it.

[@kimphilbi9109]

It's simple dude, niggles from the favorite brand as minor but from others it's a deal breaker.

[@arindamsonu007]

Exactly , Heat from a bike is fine , but AC taking a few minutes to cool is a deal breaker. Cummon guys be a little less biased :P

[@kartikkaul4065]

​@@arindamsonu007there are fundamental differences in both cases. A motorcycle is not designed to protect you from heat or cooling you down. However in a car AC is key equipment which should just work flawlessly. You shouldn't have to suffer in heat in your 20L car.

[@arpitagrawal83]

@@kartikkaul4065 kindda disagree with you here bro. AC taking a minute will be an annoyance for 1 minute per trip, that too only in peak summers. Heat from a big engine, inches away from your legs, for hours at a stretch, that is annoying for way longer! And it is likely to cause skin burns atleast a few times during the ownership. I agree with @arindamsonu007 that there is surely some bias, however, I know this is totally natural. Literally everyone has biases. They are suffering from it as much as any other human!

[@rmk_ro]

2 months back I bought Kushaq 1.5 MT as an upgrade from 2015 Grand i10 Astra MT. I love the punchy powerful engine. Everything about the car. However mum doesn’t like the backseat and it’s recline. She complains it’s too stiff. She loved the i10 seat. The only reason I upgraded was I was bored of i10 and I wanted a punchy powerful car. I’d have gone for a Polo. But it is what it is. I love the Kushaq. Yes it has niggles like AC but I live in Bangalore and can manage somehow will tricks to keep car cool with wind visors etc. My learning: Small things matter a lot. But sometimes it is a trade off when it comes to family car. That’s okay. Use tips and tricks to make it work. If it doesn’t, well sell it and buy another that works for all. Nothing wrong. Thanks for this episode.

[@motorinc]

Thanks RR! Glad to know how you are dealing with it. But, curious to hear about those seats. Take Aunty for a long drive. She’ll love them after!

[@rmk_ro]

@@motorinc seats are great. I sit in the drivers seat typically. The seats have great cushioning and are quite comfortable. It has the cooling option also. Long drive is coming up soon. Hopefully mum will like the back seats.

[@SahilSharma-bt5vs]

AC quality is a deal breaker in North India

[@rmk_ro]

@@SahilSharma-bt5vs I Agree with summer temperatures touching 50deg Celsius

[@theindianskeptic3049]

Just booked a jimny, I loved the test drive. I’m just tired of explaining my choice, now I have a list of reasons for my pick. As an army brat I cannot explain the feeling I got when I drove a jonga as my first in the middle of woods. Love your perspective, I believe a vehicle is an emotional purchase, you should feel the machine and that’s it.

[@varunTSbhat]

To the people who heard "Enjoy Maadi"😂👍🎉... 56:45 . Btw loved your conversation as always.. thanks much

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @varunTSbhat.

[@RevsAndWheels]

Woahh! I just noticed the Motorinc logo in Shumi's watch at 2:51

[@motorinc]

😃

[@abhinavmishra1811]

Against all the hype of Royal Enfield Classic 350 ; i bought Highness and i am very proud of my decision. I always wanted Enfields , the aura of these bikes are completely different. But when i took test ride of both classic and highness on the same day , i was blown away by the day and night diffrence between the two bikes. It is more powerful than the classic , much more smoother, more efficient and can do 100 all day along without a buzz. Couple of time classic guys have approached me and have shown intrest in my bike and they complain about vibration post 80 kms. I didn't surrender to my emotions, i did not surrender to the hype of owning classic I made a rational decision which was based on comparing two machines on the value they offer. It's almost been a year , i have completed 10 k kms on the bike and everytime i pull the throttle, the exhaust makes a sweet note in behind, and it makes me smile.

[@motorinc]

Sounds like you're having a wonderful time @abhinavmishra1811! Thank you for sharing.

[@vardanrathi7777]

"Luxury" has been a misrepresented term for quite some time in the car world now. Automakers have directly linked luxury to the amount and size of equipment the vehicle has, which is fundamentally wrong! To me, Luxury is in suspension setup, steering feedback, body panels, engine power delivery, gearbox smoothness, seat cushioning, chassis response and how the car is built up. Luxury is NOT in the number and inches of screen, leather stitching on the steering or the upholstery of the seats! Reliability is the best form of luxury one can have from a vehicle.

[@motorinc]

VR! Thank you so much! Loved reading that.

[@suryateja2k11]

Wow! That sums up my thought as well 🤜🏻🤜🏻

[@vijayshetty4494]

This show feels like its more than just an automotive podcast at this point. Feels more philosophical and therapeutic :) At this point i'm even considering paying for the membership lol

[@atharvavelhankar]

Much needed discussion. I bought Ecosport SE thinking puncture repair kit will suffice ocassional punctures. And most of my traveling is on the highway so help should be accessible... 3 months into the ownership my father was traveling from Nashik to Pune over an under construction patch rear right was torn by some construction debris. Got stranded by the road for 3 hours till the tyre guy could come from nearby city carry the wheel with him put on a new tyre and bring it back. Next day I bought a steel rim from old used ecosport and made myself a spare wheel which now sits in my boot. Very inconvenient & yes unsafe in case of a crash, but got to live with it. Thinking of replacing the tail gate with a used car's to get that tailgate mounted wheel back. Absolutely beautiful car mechanically but not having a spare wheel is now an idiotic thing to me, a deal breaker for sure.

[@malikveeresh6751]

I am from a day and age where many of us carried 2 spares in the boot. Even today, one of the non-negotiable's when buying a new car, or guiding others, is a proper spare tyre (not just a get home slim . . .).

[@muralisaripalli164]

i love the philosophy of this whole discussion. Thats how i chose my car . i just test drove and obscene amount of cars and then the car i loved...it had niggles , but i felt i can deal with it , the basics of how it made me feel during drives overshadowed all the little niggles it had. Now i have zero regrets. Every morning whenever i step out of my home and get in it, it never fails to put a smile on my face. Thats all that matters and makes it worth to me. Yes, its a depreciating asset, yes it costed a bit more than conventional choices, But boy it makes me grin ear to ear, especially on highways

[@omcarrides]

Every discussion and part of video is like a life lesson in itself. Whatever suggestions and lessons you are giving there about buying our loved machines, we can so naturally apply the same everywhere else in life.

[@motorinc]

Glad to have this chat with you Om!

[@nishantnarula00]

10:38 is something I totally agree to! I recently bought myself a 400X. I have once touched 110 Kmph on a small section of the highway and the buzz is something I can live with! Does it take away how fun of a bike it is to ride for me? Absolutely not. My purpose was primarily city commute and the occasional tour. It does that brilliantly for me! Shumi’s point in the 400x impressions is also very true, where vibration is a subjective thing to a good extent and this often is blown out of proportion!

[@motorinc]

Awesome to hear from you as an owner Nishant. Very helpful!

[@sanketjain9320]

Was it 110 on speedo? Thst means actual speed is much lesser

[@nishantnarula00]

@@sanketjain9320 I don’t think the speed would be much lesser. Recently, I took a Ring Road and was able to hit 115, the buzz I feel can be lived with. Coming from a guy who’s ridden a lot of my friend’s old thunderbird.

[@sanketjain9320]

@@nishantnarula00 scrambler actually has a huge speedo error. 115 probably means 105 or even lesser.

[@nishantnarula00]

@@sanketjain9320 from what I’ve read, it accuracy strays away by 5-10% which falls under EU norms. I don’t think it’s that big of an issue per say.

[@rahulchandru3663]

The air conditioning in current Skoda and VW models seems to be quite effective. I recently bought a VW six months ago, and although the temperature gauge might not be perfectly accurate, setting it to 18°C keeps the cabin comfortable even in Chennai's heat.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@tarunprabhu2562]

Deal breakers to some are not even niggles to others :D I recently got an insane deal on a less than 1 year old Xpulse Pro. Previous owner found it unweildy. Absolutely loving this machine, sips fuel, don't feel the need to brake regardless of the size of the pothole or hump, and because the handlebar is so high, I can filter through traffic without being obstructed by traffic unlike the regular xpulse getting obstructed by car rear view mirrors. I need to tiptoe to get both feet down but I'm ok getting one foot down and have practiced my low speed drills enough to the point where none of this is an issue anymore. Lack of power is the only niggle I am finding difficult to live with, have considered the big bore kit but that might affect the economy which I absolutely love, so I'll leave it alone. I guess I'll just wait for the 210 liquid cooled version and upgrade when it comes.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for sharing @tarunprabhu2562.

[@harshitmohan7554]

Guys! really in-depth information for selecting a vehicle, that line 'motorcycles are intimate' has changed my perspective of the worrying about the stats and just get out there and enjoy on the machine.

[@kartik_73]

shumi's fashion sense is better than what i had in my whole teens

[@motorinc]

😃

[@vizotzyz]

This is a video of almost everything I wanted to say about bikes. So much of these minor issues are brought up all the time I just want to not read another post again. Bikes are a give and take experience, you have to ignore or get used some stuff to enjoy another part of the bike. The minor issues mentioned are bad but the ones not mentioned are even worse and it shows that those issues don't even matter when it comes to buying a bike. Thankyou for this video.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @vizotzyz.

[@amalthomas455]

I do had the same feeling when i bought my Fzs250, I just want a No Nonsense Bike with dual chanel abs and not so sporty seating position. And most importantly no gimmicky electronic features. The bike is seeving its purpose and a hell lot of fun to drive. Whenever i take the key it make me smile from inside .❤❤

[@Aditya90sKZ]

The seat cushioning is what I complained all the time and positioning of that in the car as well. My old santro used to have terrible seat cushion, i used to feel that over longer journeys.. ever since we bought the City, it's best in my opinion. It's firm not soft not hard the seat doesn't sink in once sat in it, could it have better under thigh support yes, but since I'm above average taller than most Indians I'm ok with it and can live with it. Same goes to headlights as well, as poorly lit it is, it becomes harder during rains and highways, even in some poorly lit city roads. And I prefer yellow lights over white LEDs. If LED manufacturers can provide yellows I'll buy them, but all want white, cool white, warm white. It's sh***t for me.

[@motorinc]

We get it! Which gen City by the way?

[@Aditya90sKZ]

@@motorinc 5th

[@DevenRayrikar]

So relatable. I got this new vstorm 250 recently and though I love everything about I am just plagued by it's steering . The fork alignment of my brand new bike was off , handlebars aren't straight and it steers left everytime I let go of the handle. This actually feels like I have an OCD of sorts when it comes to motorcycles. Even if it doesn't do this one thing right I can't just keep calm. It does get very difficult to live with such niggles

[@motorinc]

Hi @DevenRayrikar, we hope that you got it checked regardless of what you felt? No harm in that.

[@DevenRayrikar]

​@@motorincDid check. But the pathetic Suzuki service centers don't acknowledge the problem lol

[@motorinc]

Ask to be connected to the regional service manager, Deven. They're Suzuki employees, and their job is to make sure you're happy with service

[@DevenRayrikar]

@@motorinc Yep that seems like a good way forward

[@harshsdedhia]

So after listening to Shumi talk so much about the KTM, I finally reached there and tried the adv 390 (cause I wanted an adv). Just to give a context I had an old Bullet 350 with reverse gears and then due to shifting abroad had to sell it and was coming back to riding after 5 years. I rode the 390 ADV and was loving it. In the same time, I test rode the Himlayana 450 and the Triumph Scambler 400. Just to test my skills I test rode the new Duke 390. It was the first time I came off a bike and said this is not for me cause I did not have the skills to ride it. So I decided to go with the Himalayan and I am happy about it. But somewhere down the road, I aim to get skilled enough and try everything on this Himalayan so that when the 390 ADV with the new engine comes I will be skilled enough to ride and enjoy it. You guys have given me a better perspective on riding and choosing my machine as now I know I want to ride a bit fast, I don't worry about constant gear changes and I want my ride to be engaging and this is all cause of you and your podcast.

[@MikBan]

God bless you guys for uploading such mature content in this day and age of social media. I wanna share my personal experience. I drive my 2018 Tiago XT and recently I was getting anxious about whether to sell off my car for a new one or to keep it. At the end I decided to keep it because I was happy with the robustness and dynamics of the car, but it has a weakling known as the engineq. So I flashed my ECU recently and most the niggles are either reduced or mitigated. I did not feel the need to install a screen with Android auto etc, but what I truly look for, I invested in that area and I'm happy.

[@motorinc]

Awesome to hear that! Thank you for sharing @MikBan.

[@debojyoticable]

The timing is spot on for the topic as I am planning for a new bike which of going to be my second bike , so second decision of my life and its going to give me lot of clarity. Thanks guys 🙏

[@motorinc]

All the best D! Keep us posted.

[@Ashes-9]

Why does a seatbelt need an airbag ? Quote of the day 😂 The conversations at Motorinc always make so much sense. I have experienced this with my GT650. Although i love that bike, its proportions, the tank shape, that stance to death, i never felt comfortable riding it. Its heavy, cumbersome and it runs really hot. i realised its killing my motorcycling joy, so i got an xpulse and boy i was so happy. I could jump on it and go anywhere without worrying and caring for the bike getting muddy and dirty. But then one drawback was i always wanted a bit more. Like more power, more stability, more speed,and a bit more comfort. finally one of Shumi’s video made me test ride the Vstrom and man this was it. The looks( all black with no graphics), the feel, the reliability, everything was perfect ! And man i m back on the roads and Vstrom is the ride of my choice❤ and The GT is at home as a display motorcycle to satisfy my eyes 😂 and maybe my ego 😂😂😂

[@whoisshobhit]

I would call this the "Analogy" episode. First 15 mins, I was hoping for few mins on many many features and if they are a niggle or deal breakers. Made me realise that this podcast won't go into features, but rather draw analogies, from marriage to similar life events. Agree with the approach as eventually, it will boil down to individual situation, and everyone needs to be look at the situation objectively. That being said, with the right caveat, it would be good to have a "rapid fire" on niggle or deal-breaker, from both of you, knowing this is your view. OG Himalayan owns me since 2022. For me, tubed tires werent a deal breaker. Every day I go for my 35 km ride to work, back of my mind, I know I can be dragging the bike for few kms. That known compromise didn't stop me from doing so much with the motor cycle.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us and for the suggestion @whoisshobhit. If we ever do this, it'd be the most controversial episode for sure. 😅

[@27_Junaid]

I could hear all day long to Shumi BABA eloquently quoting about life, truth and everything in between. 😍 Kudos to Karthik for his contributions as well ❤

[@motorinc]

Shumi Baba is listening!

[@anshulparik1180]

Please do an episode on, How to maintain your vehicle ?

[@lampard2705]

@motorinc A small note for Skoda/VW owners, if you go for a PDI at the stockyard, the machine's software is locked because the car needs to be driven/transported to the showroom. As a result, they limit the speed to 35kmph using the software and that warrants for the check engine light to be on by default. Its completely okay if this is the case. (Ask the supervisor to show you other cars of the same spec if you are not sure) There is no information about this whatsoever, please put it out there :). I came close to rejecting a lovely car during my PDI because of this.

[@malikveeresh6751]

This is good information, thanks, and hope other manufacturers do so too

[@jaybhagat3308]

Thank God I was able to convince My Parents to Buy Ntorq over Activa in 2019 Till date I enjoy it fully

[@motorinc]

Noice! Glad they agreed too!

[@motorcyclehustle]

I appreciate your perspective. Its fantastic. It's similar to my view on automobiles. This is why I chose the Citroën C3 Turbo, despite mainstream channels criticizing it for being cheap and lacking certain features. The issues that others saw as dealbreakers didn't bother me. I love the car for what it is and, in my experience, it's much better than people might think.

[@abhishekanand5070]

is the C3 turbo engine having wet timing belt or chain or dry timing belt. I visited citroen dealership and talked to two SAs who themselves appeared confused. One said dry belt other said wet timing chain. Please confirm what kind of timing belt it has

[@marksanyal]

When I started shopping for my first car purchase, I essentially made a list of my priorities. Budget at the top, then seat comfort for my height, back seat comfort, and finally an amazing powertrain. Researching online, everyone's suggestion was to get the segment leader while nitpicking so much on the competitors. All of those suggestions were based on subjective observations that I knew I had to verify for myself. Turns out segment leader was not comfortable in the back and neither was the powertrain exciting. When I came to the Kushaq, every single one of my points were satisfied and I didn't notice any of the niggles people were crying over.

[@motorinc]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing @marksanyal! How has Skoda's service been for you?

[@marksanyal]

@@motorinc so far it's been good. Just done a checkup so far and no major complaints. Waiting to hit the first service milestone to see how it goes.

[@Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin]

2:15 I have something that I use at work. I distribute features under Must Have Should Have Could Have Will not have This is called MoSCoW analysis. This helps me decide and also explain to my superiors, why a particular feature made a release and something else did not. The same can be used when finalizing a car or a bike.

[@motorinc]

Sounds pretty effective @Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin! Thanks for sharing.

[@Soggytarius]

Well I missed conversations between Jeremy, Richard and James. After watching your videos I am not missing those conversations anymore. Great job guys!

[@motorinc]

Oh wow! Thank you @Soggytarius.

[@bondof69]

Agree with most of what has been said. Though I have a few points to make. Handlebar in a bike is critical in my opinion. If u have to lower it then in most circumstances it should not be a problem. But if u have to raise it then u need to be absolutely sure that u can do it without fouling the clutch and the other cables. A badly done handlebar is extremely dangerous. Likewise a hard seat is not a big deal but a soft seat is a headache and u need to make sure that u hv access to the right kind of skilful people to solve it for u. In major cities these should not be a deal breaker but in tier III cities and small towns it can be a deal breaker. Regarding the quality of screen in cars, my personal opinion is that it that a good and responsive screen is a must. It allows you to keep ur focus on the road. As a guy who travels a lot and use google maps extensively a good and responsive screen is a must. That way u can focus more on the road and keep ur interaction with the screen at a minimum. With my Altroz i have to stop the car whenever I want to do anything with the google maps which is a constant irritant. The only saving grace is that it projects turn by turn navigation on the instrument cluster which is quite helpful.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @bondof69.

[@ontheroad8149]

56:46 maja madtidivi, Kartikeya! 48:16 if shumi was this calm, kudos! Who’s Josh?

[@angrydragonfruit]

50:16 : Best part of the conversation (for me), exposing Ola, My Ola S1 pro is in the service centre for 5 months, reason, battery charge went below 3%, so battery died, now waiting for new battery. Sigh..

[@motorinc]

Oh shucks. Sorry ADF!

[@angrydragonfruit]

Did I mention that I have to pay ~ 70,000 for this?

[@ChrisBOMtoATL]

Let's start our Saturday the fantastic way ❤

[@motorinc]

Hullo Chris!

[@Abhinav-W]

You guys need to have a subscriber meet in Pune , Im sure all of us motorheads can have a great meet and greet for the community. Lot of good things should come out of it. Needless to say I'm in.

[@swarbhatt]

Lovely Episode Once Again. I actually have ditched car and repaired my Avenger Street 180 which I bought in '18 and did 8K Kms because I took comfort in driving car, but now Repaired the bike and riding the Bike to office everyday and enjoying every bit of it. One of the reason is Listening to advise by you guys on the lines of - "Enjoy what you have first". Also petition for Shumi Bhai to speak 2-3lines in Hindi as and when possible :)

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @swarbhatt.

[@satyabratapal8977]

Everything in this video is spot on. Vehicles are machines and machines by design do some things good and some things not so good. That's why we have so many different vehicles in the market which do several things but out of these there are a few things which they do better and this is precisely why they are designed for in the first place. For example, a suv can do lots of things but you won't expect it to corner hard like a hatchback does or you can't expect Royal Enfield classic to perform as good as a Duke 390. Often times setting wrong expectations from a car or Motorcycle can also turn a niggle into a deal breaker.

[@motorinc]

Indeed! We agree @satyabratapal8977.

[@satishbadisha3511]

This episode is worth my membership.. I mean I just bought my first bike and am gonna buy a car soon..So helpful. Also Shumi can you say where you buy your bracelets?

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that SB! Shumi made them!

[@vikasgurbani]

Loved the dissection of decision-making while choosing a ride/drive... Just like in life, choosing a partner (ride) and living with it are two different things...

[@vishalsandal1053]

MotorInc and 2 best teachers are helping me to grow as a Rider 😊 Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@motorinc]

Thank you for being here with us!

[@subuvenky1]

Great episode!! (as always) In my experience, while buying a car one way to get a handle on whether something is a niggle or a dealbreaker is to do multiple test drives of your No.1 and No.2 choice vehicles. The no.2 choice could be the biggest competitive model of the same category of car. If you find yourself gravitating towards different categories altogether, then you aren’t clear about what you want anyway and can take time on this .. delay your decision and start the process again when you can narrow your choices to 2 or 3.

[@motorinc]

Useful advice @subuvenky1. Thanks for sharing.

[@RanjanSkyline]

Bought a City 3 years ago, chose to ignore ventilated seats , wireless carplay and other features that were standard in Sonet and Seltos. No regrets at all, as my priority was getting a Japanese sedan. There are several of these ‘can’t be mentioned in a brochure’ stuff, the fundamentals, that the Japanese get bang-on, which make a big difference in long-term ownership.

[@motorinc]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing @RanjanSkyline.

[@voltgaming2213]

There's this one thing that I absolutely admire about Apple is that they push innovations like the Japanese brands to make high quality experience that is always stable I can always depend on my device to do the job that is needed while having fun their computers have some best performance along with battery that is always available and easy to use no fuss it just works and it works great

[@Shaurya_Pant]

Please make a video on Triumph Speed 400 v/s RE Guerrilla 450!

[@motorinc]

Waiting to ride the Guerrilla @Shaurya_Pant.

[@Shaurya_Pant]

@motorinc And I'm waiting for your impressions, although I had gotten tired of waiting for the Grr 450 and bought myself the Speed 400 last month itself, it's a pretty nimble yet quaint little machine, loving it so far. I took your advice on not staying up staring at the screen in a state of decision paralysis for too long, so I went ahead with the purchase. 500km so far, been a bit busy, but six extra months of riding the S400 shall hopefully compensate for any minor improvements that there might be in the Grr 450.

[@cycleworldkalyannagar311]

you guys said that you'll be doing "BRAND LOYALTY" in this connect S02E02. waiting for it.

[@sushrutdongargaonkar2073]

Excellent talks to listen while driving to work and back 👍

[@ajayadhiya2010]

Another brilliant one, Kartikeya and Shumi...a sharp ray of light from a lighhouse that hopefully pierces the mental fog that many have in their heads....too many variables, insufficient clear thinking, too much importance to the suggestions of outsiders...just one note...a wrap up as you usually do, to recap....thank you, guys..

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @ajayadhiya2010.

[@PawanKumar-eq8yi]

The niggles which can become deal breakers can be avoided by not buying a newly released vehicle, at least for first 6 months. I learned this from MotorInc.

[@vigneshs4595]

Love the content. I could relate this to my FZ16. (version 1). Replaced it after 10 years with RE meteor 350 (just for the sake that I was bored with 150 cc and wanted more power). Quickly after a year, I realized that even with 350 cc and all the torque, I missed the whole different dimension that my Yamaha gave me. I mean, both are good machines, Meteor definitely as reliable as my Yamaha was, if not the better, but different feels. The inside city drives (Chennai), the parking hassles, all that meteor has now, never was my problem before, not that I didn't knew it. My daily office rides (50kms per day), 90% of bike usage time, has improved a whole lot with Meteor. Whereas, 10% time for the grocery stores, for few slow traffic rides, it hurts. so what do I do, I take my wife's zest, simple. Nothing is perfect. The most important is to know, what the machine can do for you and be rational in expectations.

[@motorinc]

Hullo VS, nice that you had a solution at home. And that Zest is an excellent scoot!

[@prajyothpkashyap376]

The turn at 42:00 , man got me thinking , great video guys

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know. What are you thinking about?

[@yash2d-fl2kq]

45:27 Me coming back after the guerrilla motorinc first episode remembering Shumi mentioned about RE making a mistake is near zero in this episode

[@navneetakash4138]

I couldn't agree more. We choose our likes and discomforts. Everything has pros and cons. Shumi's advice is really practical... Go take test ride. If it suits you then don't listen to others. Shumi's advice helped me in buying my first bike RE Shotgun. Sure as he said about its suspension, weight nd heating but all of that is subjective. I took test ride i loved it. So if you are ever in doubt... Just go take a test ride. Its free mostly. Understand your taste. Know what you want. And remember, the idea is not a perfect bike but what brings the most to you. Good Luck

[@motorinc]

Congratulations NA! Keep us posted on how it goes!

[@advboi]

Interesting to watch this as a Yezdi Adventure owner!

[@motorinc]

Alright! Tell us about your choices?

[@advboi]

@@motorinc What do you wanna know? I bought a bike which Shumi will never touch or recommend in the next 100 years. I bought it because I wanted something unique, new and reliable. So far, it has fit all those boxes. A lot of online trolling, hate comes along with the bike free of cost. Still waiting for the engine to blow apart and the chassis to bend in a tastier shape than a jalebi but man it gets boring having a reliable bike and not fail.

[@motorinc]

Glad you're enjoying your bike! That's what matters the most!

[@davidcaleb9424]

I love the perspectives I'm getting, it really makes me think about the vehicles I already have and how I have changed as a driver over the years because of them

[@motorinc]

Thanks DC for making the change!

[@saisanhithkumarsanhith5377]

Motorinc still waiting for ur full length review on hyundai tucson and royal enfield guerilla.

[@motorinc]

Yessah!

[@akshayiyer8897]

Kartikeya saying Veyron experience< Scooty Zest experience. It might not be apples to apples, but its about the memories. The range going from a million $ Veyron to under lakh ₹ Scooty in one sentence is brilliant.

[@motorinc]

😆

[@rajnishdhull333]

Good after sales service can take care of lot of small niggles and make the ownership experience better. I think Hyundai is doing really good in that, so our desh ka loha brands should work on that part atleast

[@TheVanillaMotorcyclist]

Thank you for another enlightening podcast. Your podcasts always help me in learning something new or get a better perspective. The experience Shumi shared about the guy stuck between Himalayan and RE resonated with me as well so I thought I might share my experience as well. So I already have a MT15 and a Suzuki Burgman street, and I am in the market looking for a bike for weekend fun and touring, preferably in the 250-300cc upto 30bhp category and I had shortlisted three bikes, dominar 250, Classic 350 and Vstrom 250. I liked the classic 350 more than the dominar but man oh man I instantly fell in love with Vstrom sx 250. That bike and engine just got along so well with me, but I live in West Bengal, and already have experience with Suzuki. The Burgman as a scooter is just fantastic, it runs like a dream but God forbid if you get something broken like a plastic panel or even a Horn switch the service center takes quite a bit time to bring those parts, in fact I had to register a complaint online once to get a part. Now Vstrom sales aren't very high so not sure if Suzuki is going to discontinue it or not, so considering the after sales service and spare parts availability I have decided to go along with classic after giving it a thought for a month. Now every time I see the vstrom I get sad. Don't know if I am making the right choice, but it is a damn good bike.

[@Rahul-kp6wn]

Never be sad for what wish to have.. be happy for what you have..

[@motorinc]

Thank you for sharing @TheVanillaMotorcyclist. Considering the situation, sounds like you're making the more peaceful choice. Is Suzuki service really that bad in West Bengal?

[@TheVanillaMotorcyclist]

Service is generally ok. Suzuki makes excellent vehicles as they don't make much fuss anyway, but spares availability is piss poor, ordinary things like air filters, spark plugs, etc are available, but if it's unusual one then you have to wait for it to come, the service center people give alibi like it's in backorder etc. I once had to complain in Suzuki website for a plastic panel that broke, before that I heard for 3 weeks that the panels are back order etc, they don't know when it will be available etc. I registered a complaint and boom the part was there in a week. I got various calls from Suzuki after that. Also once I got the 20A fuse blown while replacing the battery in a nearby battery shop, the service center didn't have a single piece of spare fuse I had to get it from outside. So yes it's a bit bad.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know! This helps

[@winserrao]

Have you done a podcast explaining all the different types of transmissions and their pros and cons ?

[@ronyrulez29]

This Royal Enfield thing has happened to me so many times. People come to and tell me how do you maintain a c350 they are so unreliable and breaks down constantly. My bike for 25k never broke down, no oil leaks from the engine even though its a 2015 model. Also during covid its was parked for 2 years as i was in my home down, it started in the first 30 mins….. Who ever tells me what, i love it, it gives the feelings that even my inline4 does not. And its going to stay with me forever.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing your experience @ronyrulez29.

[@dr.ranadhishrajan2797]

Amazing discussion as always❤. I feel the bike market is also getting complicated day by day. At first i had made up my mind for a versys 650. But then becoz of the front 17 inch tyre it was a deal breaker for me as i often have to ride on bad roads along with beautiful highways. A 19 inch tyre would have been good. But then i was really excited about the vstrom 800 de and the transalp 750. Everything was good about those bikes but both of them run on tube tyres and thats my biggest concern. There's no tubeless option for vstrom and the tubeless spoke on transalp will cost around 1.5L. Its really heartbreaking and even a deal breaker for me. Living with my yezdi adventure and everyday I'm hearing all soughts of problems people are facing with their jawa and yezdi. It really scares me when i think what if i face one of these problems when I'm going through some unknown roads and the bike suddenly stops and doesn't start( as many people are facing this problems as I'm seeing in the yezdi jawa whatsapp group). It's really scary. I am unable to decide which adv bike to go for.

[@motorinc]

Hullo D.RR, choose. The 17” which gives you no stress about punctures or the big bikes and hope that a puncture won’t happen at an inconvenient place. Our advice - pick the bike you enjoy riding more and go with it. We lived with tube type tyre for a long time. Tyres and roads have gotten better since.

[@arjuniitd]

This is a really helpful and insightful session 😊 Learning How to make a decision is crucial for everything. 😊 Thanks 🙏

[@motorinc]

You're so welcome!

[@Dozingdoc]

On Sunday afternoon beside a calm lake under a shady tree my coffee and this podcast feels like I have perfect company

[@motorinc]

DD!! That sounds epic! Lucky you! And thanks for sharing it with us.

[@tanmoypaul1362]

Great content as always, folks! Would you be open to doing a video around things to consider when buying an auto insurance? From my experience, the insurance market is quite cluttered, with significant differences in premiums. It would be great to know your experiences in this regard over the years, and some common gotchas that buyers should be aware of.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the suggestion @tanmoypaul1362.

[@supanthobiswas3797]

The etios comment was so spot on..

[@malikveeresh6751]

Thanks again - Seats - driver seat vs back seat. Some people like to drive; some people like to sit in the back seat Screen - some people use the screen for everything; some people need a good screen cover Second from Base variant - has become a kind of SOP for me too when I go looking at new cars Showroom or Workshop - visit the workshops before closing out any decision basis showroom Warranty + extended warranty - fine print; insurance - fine print; tyres - not just brand but also specs Documentation - work on the documentation letter perfect before paying even a paisa in advance Buying showroom company should be different from after-sales/service authorised workshop Understand that the sale of a new motor vehicle in India, with the exception of Ola, is a B2B2C transaction Specific to EV - speed of charging measured in C where speed divided by capacity

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽 Thanks Veeresh!

[@vikrant_jadoun]

What features are important or deal breaker really depends on what problems they solve more than what luxury it adds to your life. Ventilated seats may not be a deal breaker for most people but for someone with hyperhidrosis i rather reach somewhere dry and cool than 2 secs faster, and yes there is an argument to be made if i can buy fans from Amazon in 3k but the fasts are not cooled/heated, makes noise and looks absolutely atrocious and I'm sitting on plastic and wires...in built ventilation is so much better and carries so much finesse. (Btw the engine is enjoyable ,adequately powered and gives good mileage)

[@kapilchaudharyttto5899]

Why why why… my thought process about bikes and life in general so inline with shumi’s … thanks motorinc for providing this kinda space for discussion and wise thoughts

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear you guys sync! Thanks Kapil for chatting with us here!

[@shailesshs9750]

Thank you for very interesting conversation as always! A few years back we had the opportunity to pick up a company car. Under familial pressure we would up at the bmw showroom. We had zeroed in on the 320d regular wheelbase and everyone loved the car. So far so good. Just before the paperwork was completed, I noticed that the vehicle came with just a 40 liter tank. Further Google research revealed that this was done for insurance reasons in Europe wherein cars are tested for mileage with a full tank. The savings in weight from a 40 l tank vs a 50l tank allowed the car to benefit from lower insurance slabs. This was a deal breaker for me! I could not bend my mind around the fact that this vehicle - an aspirational purchase - would have less fuel capacity than our i20! Needless to say, I was roundly panned in the family and my approval ratings took a severe beating. I still remain convinced that I should not have to compromise on what to me is a key consideration - range on the highways - especially when the dinky 2 series just next to the 3 had a tank of 50 liters!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for sharing @shailesshs9750. So, what'd you end up getting?

[@shailesshs9750]

We picked up the Octavia!​@@motorinc

[@motorinc]

Can't help but be happy whenever we hear that name @shailesshs9750. How are you liking it?

[@shailesshs9750]

@@motorinc Its by far and away the best car that I have ever owned! If there was an "All great Sedans" equivalent of the all time Indian Cricket team - the Octavia would quietly and competently slot in as Rahul Dravid😃

[@anandlakkaraju6825]

Very good episode. Choosing a bike over the other is best experienced once you rent the vehicle/vehicles you want to own for a good 48-72 hours. This will simplify most of your buying decisions because you will know what issues are deal breakers or what is not that a big deal. Example - The heating on the scrambler 400X is an issue for me and the speed 400 isnt. They got a very important detail right on the Speed. The foot pegs are set back enough to keep you away from the heat the engine throws out which hits you directly on the Scram. Once I knew I cant tolerate that, i knew what my tolerence is. For me vibrations on both the machines are not an issue (talking from doing 400kms / week) Weight is a massive issue and the compact nature of the speed just works so well. In short once you know yourself better, you can make quality judgements on buying decisions. Just rent stuff you want to buy.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for sharing your experience @ananlakkaraju6825. Sounds like you thought this through!

[@anandlakkaraju6825]

@@motorinc yes. Renting a bike is often not given importance. And once you do spend time just understanding your ride I am very confident anyone who is making a judgement can't go wrong. Another level post this is just understanding own self to prune the list of deal breakers :)

[@charishraju]

I purchased a Yamaha Aerox 29 months back and have done 30000 kms..this bike is fitted with Japanese Brand IRC tyres…which are excellent and still good to go for another 5000 kms easily… The current Aerox is coming fitted with CEAT tyres which are not lasting even 20000 kms

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @charishraju! What was the upgrade cost and how easy was it for you to find them?

[@nayancool89]

For many Aerox's rear TMT bars were a deal breaker, for me it's the reason to go slow..... And workout....and have a pillion everytime.....and use my dad's Activa..... Wow....the list is getting big

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@zakengalsulkar5778]

Pls make a episode covering all brands after sales and service experience. Like which brand u get the most complaints and least complaints, which brands service cost is too high and which are reasonable, which feel premium and which feel like an afterthought,etc. If possible can u provide statistics of which state or area u hear of a brand most complaints and most praises for example i complained of ktm panvel other day i saw one more about ktm/husqvarna panvel on another video of yours. So if u could compile this area based data for us as a community to reflect on ur channel i think it could help a lot. Just a Sincere request. Pls

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the suggestion @zakengalsulkar5778.

[@Araop324]

Props to graphic designer, great thumbnail work 👏🏼👏🏼

[@motorinc]

Thanks! We’ll pass that on!

[@suryateja2k11]

44:12 now that's a life lesson that I always think of whether we as civilization are going forward or backward. Similarly in case of automobiles I feel lesser the electronics, lesser the hassles. The most essentials for me are sorted mechanicals, comfortable ergonomics and few required features that makes my driving/riding experience better. I'm against all gimmicks be it electronics or cosmetics.

[@srichand9]

I bought an OLA S1 pro, I thought I would save a lot of money but later I realised I lost the most costly part of my Life, i.e "Mental Peace". I got my 1st Gen Hero Honda Hunk serviced, its honda engine is smooth, absolute reliable and more importantly I got my mental peace back.

[@motorinc]

Sorry to hear that. Glad to know the Hunk came to the rescue!

[@asadperwaiz1759]

Hey Shumi, If you had to buy a bike right now and budget is not a constraint and you already have 3 bikes serving their different purposes. Which bike will you pick and why? Will you add that bike to existing fleet or replace one

[@RevdJoelAshirwadam]

32:22 learnt this the hard way, thought 800cc was enough for city use in 2019 and got Kwid 800 for its spaciousness, should have gone for the 1L, as it has started to do a lot of hill & highway driving too...

[@azael3036]

Really felt the Niggle vs Dealbreaker point, If you watch any number of reviews for the V strom SX 250 the points a lotta people talk about are the basic instrument cluster or lack of slipper clutch, but honestly how often do you look at your instrument cluster ? Is the gear shift slick or the clutch light ? no but the clutch is light enough and the gear shifts nicely without fail.

[@motorinc]

Exactly!

[@charmayleon]

Ok i really need to know now: what makes the vibrations on the Speed/Scrambler 400/X a dealbreaker for you (Shumi particularly) whereas you're disappointed that a big deal is being made out of the vibrations on the Himalayan/Guerrilla 450? Are they not both vibrations? Why is it just a niggle on the Royal Enfields and a dealbreaker on the Triumphs? This has been bugging me for a while now. Is it because the Enfields do something else spectacularly well that you can ignore the vibrations? Do the Triumphs not do anything that well in their riding experience?

[@subuvenky1]

There’s a point you mentioned about making upgrades post purchase. I think many of us are weary of making upgrades because most car manufacturers tell you point blank that your warranty could go for a toss if you mess with the car in any way. The fact that there’s so much electronics in cars doesn’t help matters either. So when you’re buying a car, you’re already thinking “let me get the model that has everything built in ..a top end model perhaps” . Do you think these fears are valid? Or is it just lazy thinking? Would be great if you could cover the aspect of warranties, upgrades, maintenance and service of vehicles in a separate episode.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the recommendation @subuvenky1. For us, we'd prefer waiting till the warranty ends, if we have to, and really figure out what features are necessary that we'd like to pay for, rather than paying for a lot of features that we might never use. If that money doesn't make a difference to the buyer, then all is good. But mostly, that's not the case. We wouldn't call it lazy thinking rather it's better to be safe than sorry. But the instances of you being actually sorry that you didn't pay for a feature, one you cannot add later, is pretty miniscule if you ask us.

[@subuvenky1]

@@motorinc Thanks for your response! Good perspective for someone like me to consider.

[@Jeru_on_the_road]

Cant wait , to start this today, i been travelling. Looking forward.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @Jeru_on_the_road. Tell us what you thought once you're done.

[@absash7838]

Great conversation, "because we are doing this podcast, we are missing the real world outside" (something like that) spot on. About the cars, In my case upgrading to a varient with better engine would cost me an extra 4 lakhs at least, so I stuck to the base.

[@motorinc]

Hey A! Tell us more about this. 4L is a big jump.

[@absash7838]

@@motorinc in creta and mg astor, if you don't want a sunroof in the lower varients, then you will pay a price of arround 12-15 lakhs max for the base engines, which are great for linear power delivery and smoothness. But if you want the turbo petrols then you might end up paying 18-20 lakhs, with of course many other features whether you want them or not.