At times its ok to forget the expense at some scenario where in i use hilux for daily mumbai traffic around 35kms to and fro that even in rain and moreover allmost all rain jackets leaks after a point and at times that wet dress is no way better than stuck in traffic , atleast im inside a comfortable seat with AC and snacks to muchin while stuck in traffic. but probably i will shift to bike post rain. (Hilux mileage at bumper to bumper traffic is around 8 and normal city is 9 and highway 12))
@@abhinavbhatt mumbai traffic spoils the fun even for bike also its heading to pure conjution. At this point my busa and my avenger took allmost same time to reach and on top of the terrible drivers, bikers life risk is also high.. its a delima now bike will cut through traffic but again burning the higher cc bike is of any use rather get a avenger or some high cushioned seat based bike will help a comfortable bumb support at never ending traffic... solution what i feel move out of tier 1 city and head to tier 2.. how realstic not sure..at this im driving a manual civic 1.8 and then clutch torchur makes me a `manualshift head` how much a automatic car is in city... its heaven
We are desperately waiting you to commute via metro, no vibrations at all, acceleration is smooth (depends on pilot), decent speed and great ergonomics you can ride while sitting or standing, and very economical as well + you will be able to do some cardio while climbing stairs and running on walk ways.
I tried the Metro once and it was the worst commuting experience. Takes 15 mins to reach the metro station from home. Then you gotta stand for an hour in the metro. Then take another auto to office and spend another 20 minutes on the road. While coming back home, I was so tired that day that I dozed off and missed my station. So, I'm neither saving time nor money by taking the metro.
@@Modiyogimodiyogimodi bro ventilation has nothing to do with people breathing in your face. Like its not a solution. Why even bother comparing it to private jet when literally your car can do that? My problem with metro is that here in bengaluru its barely connected to a lot of places. You can get to an area. But going from there might become a pain.
Hi sir ; big fan I just wanted to know why haven't you uploaded any update about the R15 V3 you been modifying since past 4-5 yrs and haven't finished it ?
Dear Abhinav, as someone who also commutes to gurgaon twice a week from greater noida which is about 60-65 km one way, you could not be more spot on about the gym going situation that comes with it , i literally have no energy after coming from office, fortunately the himalayan 450 does help a little in the sense that i really love riding it, there's also the money aspect of commuting my hyryder gives me around 22-23 average in the city , where as i get around 35-37 on my himalayan, that being said in the rainy season having a car is a godsent for real. However i'd choose the himlayan over the car anyday. Appreciate your videos 🥰.
19:00 drove a car for the first 30000 km for 5 years after I got my licence, alongside 60,000 km on scooters as part of college commute, work etc). Shifted to motorcycles post the 1st wave in Aug 2020. 33000 km of motorcycles (a V15, Himalayan and now a BS4 Duke 390), and I haven’t touched a car or scooter since then. They’re simply too boring and mind numbing, scooters being extremely unsafe and unstable. The first 90,000 km I barely remember whereas this last 33 I remember with so much fondness. Especially my preowned duke on which I’ve done 4360 km in the last 8.5 month.
Btw, do journalists get paid well? Or have you invested well to afford multiple high end bikes and the hilux etc. I believe a video on how you manage finances will actually help a lot of people. Of course, not divulging personal financial information.
the skill tree when it comes to a journalist is huge, you don't need much to start, a youtube channel is enough but the tree is SO HIGH to climb that the income bracket in which a journalist might lie is huge.
in the same boat as you, 600rs daily if I commute with my Etios Liva petrol, or 150rs if I commute with my Pulsar 150. Time saved is another bonus. but Delhi's humid heat just doesn't take a break.
@@abhinavbhatt agreed. Being able to ride through traffic in which cars remain stagnant is just bliss. Sitting idle in traffic is more tiring than riding.
I can never uxe my motorcycle to work. Did it when I started working at 22 but in a few months borrowed my dad's marati 800. I hate going to work stinking of diesel/paetrol fumes, dust and sweat mix3d in. Since then unless on rare occasions, its always th3 car for me when commuting to office. Fo4 me moto4cycles are for pleasure riding. Weekend or when I do long tours.
Hey Abhinav, what is your take/advise on buying a Diesel SUV going forward in 2025? Provided all the talks about diesel cars/Bans/Scrapping etc. Even if the they dont completely ban, But the limited 10 year usage means the resale will be practically NILL after 7-8 years of usage. I just want to know your thoughts on this, do you advise investing in Diesel Thar/Hilux ?
Since you've mentioned commuting on a scooter to work, i'd recommend you try the Aerox 155, city commute on a gearless is comparatively easier, i finished college commuting 60 kms back n and forth on a scooty for 3 years , never had problem with it
You should try some nice electric scooters. They're a hoot to ride especially in cities. The aether 450x is agile, superb acceleration and all. In cities anyway you're not going to do top speeds but the electric acceleration is very fun.
At times its ok to forget the expense at some scenario where in i use hilux for daily mumbai traffic around 35kms to and fro that even in rain and moreover allmost all rain jackets leaks after a point and at times that wet dress is no way better than stuck in traffic , atleast im inside a comfortable seat with AC and snacks to muchin while stuck in traffic. but probably i will shift to bike post rain. (Hilux mileage at bumper to bumper traffic is around 8 and normal city is 9 and highway 12))
Yeah. I don't mind driving two-three days a week but it really takes a lot of time over what it does on a bike. That's the part that's not fun.
@@abhinavbhatt mumbai traffic spoils the fun even for bike also its heading to pure conjution. At this point my busa and my avenger took allmost same time to reach and on top of the terrible drivers, bikers life risk is also high.. its a delima now bike will cut through traffic but again burning the higher cc bike is of any use rather get a avenger or some high cushioned seat based bike will help a comfortable bumb support at never ending traffic... solution what i feel move out of tier 1 city and head to tier 2.. how realstic not sure..at this im driving a manual civic 1.8 and then clutch torchur makes me a `manualshift head` how much a automatic car is in city... its heaven
We are desperately waiting you to commute via metro, no vibrations at all, acceleration is smooth (depends on pilot), decent speed and great ergonomics you can ride while sitting or standing, and very economical as well + you will be able to do some cardio while climbing stairs and running on walk ways.
Except it is packed with people. I wouldn't wanna breath in what 4 other guys breath out.
I tried the Metro once and it was the worst commuting experience. Takes 15 mins to reach the metro station from home. Then you gotta stand for an hour in the metro. Then take another auto to office and spend another 20 minutes on the road. While coming back home, I was so tired that day that I dozed off and missed my station. So, I'm neither saving time nor money by taking the metro.
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@@adityantamarapu6239you know it’s ventilated right? Ever experienced air conditioning, like perhaps in your private jet?
@@Modiyogimodiyogimodi bro ventilation has nothing to do with people breathing in your face.
Like its not a solution.
Why even bother comparing it to private jet when literally your car can do that?
My problem with metro is that here in bengaluru its barely connected to a lot of places. You can get to an area. But going from there might become a pain.
Hi sir ; big fan I just wanted to know why haven't you uploaded any update about the R15 V3 you been modifying since past 4-5 yrs and haven't finished it ?
Dear Abhinav, as someone who also commutes to gurgaon twice a week from greater noida which is about 60-65 km one way, you could not be more spot on about the gym going situation that comes with it , i literally have no energy after coming from office, fortunately the himalayan 450 does help a little in the sense that i really love riding it, there's also the money aspect of commuting my hyryder gives me around 22-23 average in the city , where as i get around 35-37 on my himalayan, that being said in the rainy season having a car is a godsent for real. However i'd choose the himlayan over the car anyday. Appreciate your videos 🥰.
19:00 drove a car for the first 30000 km for 5 years after I got my licence, alongside 60,000 km on scooters as part of college commute, work etc). Shifted to motorcycles post the 1st wave in Aug 2020. 33000 km of motorcycles (a V15, Himalayan and now a BS4 Duke 390), and I haven’t touched a car or scooter since then. They’re simply too boring and mind numbing, scooters being extremely unsafe and unstable. The first 90,000 km I barely remember whereas this last 33 I remember with so much fondness. Especially my preowned duke on which I’ve done 4360 km in the last 8.5 month.
what do you say about the "safety" part of a vehicle vs motorcycle? At the end, life costs more than fuel economy
depress the brake completely before shifting to avoid loud sound
Btw, do journalists get paid well? Or have you invested well to afford multiple high end bikes and the hilux etc. I believe a video on how you manage finances will actually help a lot of people. Of course, not divulging personal financial information.
the skill tree when it comes to a journalist is huge, you don't need much to start, a youtube channel is enough but the tree is SO HIGH to climb that the income bracket in which a journalist might lie is huge.
in the same boat as you, 600rs daily if I commute with my Etios Liva petrol, or 150rs if I commute with my Pulsar 150. Time saved is another bonus. but Delhi's humid heat just doesn't take a break.
It's time more than money I am trying to save. And for that, I am willing to ride in any weather, as long as it is not raining.
@@abhinavbhatt agreed. Being able to ride through traffic in which cars remain stagnant is just bliss. Sitting idle in traffic is more tiring than riding.
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I think people have noticed how some idiots race on road during peak hours....shameless citizens....
Can you mention the garage in Blore where you've left your R15, if you don't mind revealing?
I can never uxe my motorcycle to work. Did it when I started working at 22 but in a few months borrowed my dad's marati 800. I hate going to work stinking of diesel/paetrol fumes, dust and sweat mix3d in. Since then unless on rare occasions, its always th3 car for me when commuting to office. Fo4 me moto4cycles are for pleasure riding. Weekend or when I do long tours.
Hey Abhinav, what is your take/advise on buying a Diesel SUV going forward in 2025? Provided all the talks about diesel cars/Bans/Scrapping etc. Even if the they dont completely ban, But the limited 10 year usage means the resale will be practically NILL after 7-8 years of usage. I just want to know your thoughts on this, do you advise investing in Diesel Thar/Hilux ?
Petrol more practical now unless one can justify diesel by doing long distances and the costs involved.
Since you've mentioned commuting on a scooter to work, i'd recommend you try the Aerox 155, city commute on a gearless is comparatively easier, i finished college commuting 60 kms back n and forth on a scooty for 3 years , never had problem with it
Sure. I'd like to try.
since you are in NDTV, i have to ask you this: did you and Sanket Upadhyay ever go off roading together? He too is an off road enthusiast
No. But we used to talk cars and bikes often.
what about the R15?
Try and rent an Ather, if you want to try a scooter to work. Suspension and handling is much better on those.
Sure.
What exactly do you do at ndtv Abhinav :) Are you in the automotive journo dept?
No. I do regular news.
Buy altroz icng or punch ev to reduce cost and hatchback can filter traffic better
I'm not buying another car for a few years now.
Bhai I am about to buy
Would you please share on road for high AT thank you
34ish.
What you need is a Duke 390. Quick, nimble, compact, efficient, superb suspension.
I think he have multiple bikes.
I don't really like the way it looks. I'm happy riding the Guerrilla these days.
Just live near your workplace simple!!
Not everyone has that option.
Try Ather its fun... Even i was like "I won't ride a electric" but its fun..
Any day u hv ntorque, aerox
Yeah, I would want to.
EVs are low-key very good for commuting! I was thinking of getting a hero or an f77 👀
Is it possible for you to car pool?
Naah. Since I can go to work any time of the day.
Try taking yamaha Aerox & aprilia sr scooters ..😅
Aprilias are quite vibey🤷
I want to try all scooters.
After watching you for years now ,no wonder you work at NDTV and not at some other news channels like Republic TV or news 18 ..
can you carry bikes in the bed of the hilux??
That's why I bought it.
@@abhinavbhatt Would love to see some content around it…loading and unloading bikes and stuff
@@krishdesai5234 Sure.
You should try some nice electric scooters. They're a hoot to ride especially in cities. The aether 450x is agile, superb acceleration and all.
In cities anyway you're not going to do top speeds but the electric acceleration is very fun.
Yes, I do want to.
Yeah best scooter in the market today without any niggles
What do you think? does the thar roxx roxx?
Naam sunke hi kabhi nahi lunga.
@@abhinavbhatt 🤣🤣 hilarious
What kinda work do u do that pays u this well or do u have generational wealth
I'm a journalist.