*Explore MotorInc memberships at* youtube.com/@motorinc/join *Chapters* 00:00 Love Is Blind 01:31 Not Enough Choice 03:56 Too Much Choice 04:16 Buy By Yourself 06:33 Design & Appeal 08:33 Start Anywhere 13:20 Great Starter Bikes 15:20 Make a Plan 16:53 Convince Your Parents 18:39 Scooters vs Motorcycles 21:23 On Your Own 24:47 Budgets & Mistakes 26:06 Obvious Red Flags 30:10 What Kind Of Bike 31:33 Double The Power 35:17 Not a Great Challenge 36:40 Scooters Are Awesome 38:00 Commuters Are Awesome 41:00 Steps Are Important 46:11 Look For Confidence 49:04 Expect To Crash 50:15 Reduce Distractions 52:04 Bikes Are Complex 52:52 Starter Riding Gear 54:35 Crash Guards 56:02 Be Consumed 56:50 Ride More 57:30 Your Advice 57:44 Electrics? 58:25 Buy Used? 59:16 Your Experience 59:52 Closing Comments
@@motorinc Completely agreed with all the points, and highly relatable with both Kartikeya and Shumi sir on convincing the parents and brining a gradual mindset change. My parents were also anti-motorcycles and didn’t like at first that I wanted to get a bike, but it became a little bit easy for me to persuade them because I had been following all the traffic rules and maintaining the speed limits while driving a car. I want to share my story of buying my first bike - After settling in my job for about an year, I planned to purchase my bike in 2021 and I started looking for options. Any my naive thinking was looking at a very wide range of motorcycles ranging from Apache 160 4V to 650 twins (for once I also had Ninja 650 on my mind 😂). I was very confused on how much power to go for in a first bike and what type of bike should I buy. One day I was inclining towards full fairing bikes such as R15 and KTM RCs, and on the other day I was fascinated by street naked bikes. Luckily one of my friends who had great knowledge about all these things cleared all my confusions and helped me understand that 20-25 bhp is more than enough for a first bike and that working on your skills is of utmost importance. And so I went ahead and purchased TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, and I won’t regret that decision ever. As for the riding gears, the same friend told me about ECE 22.05 helmet rating and also advised me to get a good pair of gloves and a riding jacket. And so I invested in an Axor helmet, and I bought gloves and riding jacket from Rynox. And as I came near that 2-2.5 year mark last year, I felt that I can go for an upgrade to about 40-45 bhp and so I went for Continental GT 650. I am going to say that the ‘2X power after 3 years’ rule is an amazing rule of thumb to go with and continuously improving on riding skills. I also upgraded to Viaterra full gauntlet gloves, Tripmachine riding boots and an RE denim jacket (with CE2 level protectors). It feels incomplete and weird whenever I am unable to wear any of the 3 things while riding my bike. I feel protected and safe. I aspire to own a Hayabusa one day like Kartikeya sir, but don’t want to do it in a hurry and be irresponsible. Will gradually work towards it🤞🏼 Thanks for this podcast! Kudos to the entire Motorinc team for creating such amazing content. Just one request - if possible please make a separate ThisConnect podcast on motorcycle safety.
Dear Shumi, Over a decade ago, my first paycheck sparked a dream-to own a KTM Duke. I saved diligently, but a serious accident put that dream on hold, making me wary of two-wheelers. A year ago, I bought a used Access 125, rediscovering the joy of riding. That's when I found you and your passion for KTMs. Your enthusiasm reignited my old dream and opened new possibilities. At 33, my priorities have changed, but my desire for that thrill remains. Maybe not today, but someday, I hope to experience the excitement you embody. Until then, I'll savor the ride, inspired by your tales. Thank you for reigniting my passion. Keep sharing your stories and fueling the fire.
Thank you for sharing @niteshjoshi4583. We hope your dreams come true sooner than later and we'll say this, dreams coming true feels extra, extra good when you have to work very hard for it. So, we have no doubt that when it does come true for you, it'll be a feeling you won't ever forget. Good luck! And thank you for joining us today!
Dear motorinc, Please dont delete this video ever, again i will reply the same, i want to show this to my son when he grows up. Seriously, Shumi. Man, you rock. Thankyou for being a sense of reason in all these shouts nowadays. Thank you. 🙏
Structured license, damn, thank you for reading my comment in last video. Wish to meet you guys sometimes, pizza for the whole team from my side. Just make it happen. 🙌
One advice I would like to add, is to not give in to peer pressure or anyone else's pressure onto which bike you should be buying. I see a lot of people ditching KTMs for the benevolent tag we have associated with their riders. My first motorcycle was when I had cleared my mbbs exam and was doing internship and studying for lost graduation. Went the shumi route and decided I will buy my first bike on my own. But did not go the shumi route when I fell in love with the ktm rc200 and had my heart absolutely set on it. Imagine the bloodied noses I was generating with a doctor buying a KTM sportsbike. Family, friends everyone asked me to reconsider. I didn't. Best decision I ever made. Have had a ktm rc in my garage in one form or another since then. Listen to your heart young-uns.
I had the budget to buy the 390. I heard the all wonderful tales about this bike right on this channel but i just asked one question to myself. "What do i think of the guy riding the ktm in front of me?". That made me decide not to go with it. Literally 9/10 ktm owners i see on road have similar hairstyle, similar style of jeans and most importantly similar riding style. Ktm seriously needs to do something about it.
@@sho_k1 brother if you open your eyes a little bit more you'll see those type of riders on r15s,Pulsars and someetimes even on royal enfields. If you decide to purchase a KTM and ride it responsibly no one is going to say a word against you. The normal people don't really care that much
The quality of conversation on this podcast is so good that it feels like a conversation between 3 people (Kartik, Shumi sir and the viewer). Great job guys!❤
As a New rider, I have a very important advice for other fellow riders and that is that do not get influenced on the idea of going fast as u can on the first time riding a bike or atleast in the first 1 or 2 year, first try to learn the character of the machine and try to understand the feedback it provides you and then slowly try to push to the limits, and especially do not fall for this reels saying my bike is faster and bigger but as shumi said everyone started somewhere and you have too. So ride safe for you and others on the road, don't be a hazard on the road and at last enjoy your time with your machine and don't compare your machine with others because every machine has a different pro and con. Thanks MotorInc and team for this amazing video which will help many fellow riders ❤
One Thing I Learned From My First Ever Bike Which Was A Passion Pro , Give By My Uncle , Any Bike Feels Fast If The Speedo Dosent Work (The Neighbor Who Let Shumi Ride His Bike Is A Awesome Dude )
Just bought a Yamaha MT-15 15 days back as my first bike after riding around on an Activa for about 6 years. Have already put a 1000km on it and it's been a blast. Love riding around, and only wish I could've started on this journey sooner. Thanks Shumi for the great work!
1000 kms in 15 days?? do you ride long distances, more city or highway commute?? just curious as I completed my first 1k in 5 months riding in the city entirely.
I bought a Honda CB 350 RS as my first bike after waiting and saving for years. My heart was always on the RE 650 twins, but budget didn’t allow and I couldn’t wait more without a motorcycle. And honestly, the experience with the CB didn’t turned out as I wished for. Faced wobble issues, vibration issues, and also ended up in a crash (Typing with a peeled off skin, God, please don’t skip riding gears). Today I might not be very satisfied with it but I know exactly what I want as my next bike. One of the major realizations for me was that if performance is your priority, always find something that gives you the confidence to push; this means great front end feel and stable chassis. You don’t want a 25-40 bhp bike but are scared to push it. I also know that I want a twin cylinder because engine smoothness and lack of vibrations is something I really really enjoy. Also, I like revving a motorcycle but single cylinders somehow just doesn’t feel comfortable sitting there. So yeah. As much as we romanticize the idea of a first bike, I feel the second bike you are going to own is probably going to be one for the most memorable.
Yup they say mt15 doesnt have vibration i felt it doesnt push over 115 in my case isnt comfortable in terms of seat rest i did a ride of 270km non stop but the handling and braking is top notch and it gave me a proper idea what i really need in future Something with 40+ bhp with refined engine adventure tourer Wont sell the mt though
Hey MotorInc, My first bike was a Royal Enfield Hunter 350, gifted by my father two years ago for college. Now I am a final year student, I ride around 15 kms daily for college. I was not so much into bikes, nor did I have any experience. I was terrified in the first few weeks because of the weight and travelling in stop and go traffic for the most part of the ride. The amount of torque which pushed the bike scared me in the start. After a few weeks, I had got used to it and became a bit overconfident and I had dropped it once due to imbalance. That gave me a sense to ride properly and reduce my ego when I drive. Initially, I used to judge people riding other smaller bikes, but now i learnt a lot from your podcasts about fellow drivers. This has changed the way I drive. Thanks for these kind of podcasts, I also hope to continue to do these kind of videos in the future. i still drive my hunter to college and I drive my neighbour's R15 on the weekends in a unused road near my house. It is a fun way to broaden my skills and perspective.
The fact that in the first 10-15 minutes of the video, I could make up my mind on which bike I want after being confused for couple of months says something about these two guys. The quality and relatability is hard to find in other people who are creating similar content. Thanks Motorinc for this series.
My first bike Discover 150f .. It's 9 years now and still gives me happy face while riding and also in maintaining. People usually don't believe when I say it's 9 years old bike. Not planning to change at this moment, I love maintaining and keeping things long term around me.
Fellow used kinetic user. On cold days, it made you do leg workout and on making a move it made such a shrieking sound that made everyone know I was going to college. Then I bought a used rx 100, it drew a white cloud of smoke 💨 had rowdy vibes…. This episode summed up every thing I faced and made me nostalgic and tear up a little. Thanks you 😢
Hi Motorinc Started with my father's Hero honda Joy. Then to Honda Stunner 125. Always had my eye on KTM 390 but life got in the way. Finally after a decade of riding stunner finally upgraded to Triumph scrambler 400x. Loving every minute of it. And it has bought back the joy of riding for me
As someone who has driven, locally and internationally, I used to drive a scooty pep here, I went outside the country, did not drive any bike for sometime and later bought a Harley Davidson '72 Sporster in Gold flake, great bike had so much fun, at start I felt like I needed more power for the roads I was driving on, but later discovered so much, learnt so much and it was so much fun. After that I came back to India, did not get a bike, used my Dad's sorta new Activa for about a year which was at 2000km when he gave me, put about 14000 kms on it, so much fun to drive, then now recently got a Hunter 350, already put 8000 km on it within a span of 10 months. After coming back home I have rediscovered how to ride on our streets, and I am having so much fun on my new bike. Every machine that I have used are so good, and however long you have ridden, it always takes time to extract everything from any new machine and you never get bored. I love riding 2 wheelers, and my heart will always be racing on the streets. Also always gear up, have your helmet, boots/shoes, gloves and jacket on think of it like this, better gear helps you ride longer in case you can keep on riding for longer time. Rest is upto you.
I would say when you buy a bike, Don’t forget to chill out a little and absorb the bike’s personality and understand the character. On the road when you’re riding it can often get overwhelming because of the traffic, and sometimes we forget to listen to the bike. Listening to the bike is very important!
Thank you guys! There are very less people who actually talk about the 'process'… the time we invest, for getting the basics right, by doing small things right, which appear to add no significant value in the short term , And in the long run, one day ,the sudden realization appears how far we have come from the start. Love you guys for such content.
Hello MotorInc, I'm 14 and will turn 15 this month(September 2024). I'm an automotive enthusiast. I'm desperately waiting for my riding and driving licence so that I can start riding and driving. Watching your videos, taught me new things every time. Your videos made me a sensible and responsible rider and this video changed me from a car guy to a motorcyclist. In my whole life, I've never seen videos like this which taught me a lot about bikes and cars. You guys have become one of my idols today. Thank you so much Shumi and Karthikeya.
I started learning the two wheels on a Chetak, got my first bike in college a RX100, sold it to restore my dad's '79 Bullet and learned to appreciate the slow pace in post grad, moved to CBZ when I started the job. Family happened and the two wheels got parked for quite a while till I got hold on the Duke 390 in 2014. I would say I wouldn't change a thing in this journey if I could. Now on a 2019 Interceptor, I have found a stay in the impulses. My 2 cents, ride for yourself, don't ride to look cool or hot or 20 other adjectives. Ride it the way as if there are no eyes on you. Have a safe ride. Thanks MotorInc.
I bought my first bike, a Pulsar N160 in November 2021. I bought it because at the time, the N160 was the only bike to offer dual channel ABS in its class, so convincing my parents for this particular bike also became much easier. Since it was early in the production run, my bike had a few niggles (still does), but I think I love it more because of them. I bought it in my first year as a medical student, and it has done its job perfectly. From going to college and then to hospital, to weekend trips in and out of my beautiful city Udaipur, it’s done more than I could’ve ever asked for. By the way, superb video guys, loved every second of the conversation. Thank you for putting out such great quality content day in day out.
My first vehicle was a CB Hornet 160r which I had for 6 years and I've just purchased a V Strom 250 SX as my second vehicle. I've learnt a lot from your videos. Keep up the good work!!
My first bike was Shine 125 SP bought by my dad. Trust me when I say this I’ve pushed the bike to the limits. Travelled 450kms in a day covering city and highway roads with a pillion cruising at 95-100Kmph. I’ve learnt a lot and looking forward to upgrading to a 400CC after 6 years with it. Still thinking of keeping the shine in the family for the Honda engine and it being close to my heart. Yet another great podcast! ❤
Recently purchased 125CC Scooter as first vehicle in our family just because of need based purchased due to relocation of house. I think there is no age to buy first 2 wheeler and of course no budget constraint for anyone due to good multiple options in every budget and variant. Lets talk about my case, in my family we want a 2 wheeler to make our daily needs require lesser time. So i talked with parents about TVS Raider 125 (bike) but they don't want bike as there are always lack of storage options and because we are buying it for family's daily needs. Then, i moved to Honda Duo 110CC and watched all the videos available on internet about it. Its pros and cons etc. But one day, when we were just ready to buy (like tomorrow we will buy Duo 110CC). I just heard in a video that Hero has 125CC Scooter with 10.4 NM of torque at the same price of Honda Duo 110CC. Then on the same night, i started researching about Hero Destini 125CC (Prime) and glad to know the capabilities of this scooter. I saw so many scooter race in which Destini either wins or comes at second after Suzuki Access. I made my mind to take quotation from dealer and moved to another dealer for better deal. Finally, i landed with Hero Destini Prime with complete accessory at just Rs. 79,100 (onroad in Delhi). And because it was a first 2 wheeler in our family i rode it 700 KM in just 12 days and 3100 KM in just 3 months. I have learnt and improved my riding skills that i even travelled 100 KM (in one way of destination) on highway + city just like as fun with 100% concentration. Thanks for this video. It is highly informative and logical.
Just sharing my experience, I am a college student and I bought a second hand 7-year-old Honda Shine 125 as my first motorcycle. It's been 6 months and I have learned a lot from it and I'm still learning. I know that commuters are boring and most of the guys ride them just to get from point A to B, but I found out that if you get involved in riding more efficiently, even if you are not an enthusiast you will start enjoying your daily commutes. I really enjoyed watching this podcast and am very happy to find out that I have started my journey in the right direction.
Great episode as always! One small thing that I think is helpful is washing/cleaning your vehicle yourselves. Personally I find it quite rewarding to put in that work and see ypur bike shiny and clean at the end. More importantly, you become more aware about your bike, and notice things that might need a quick fix (eg adhesive tape around the wires starting to come off, need to clean/lube the chain), or things that you can get fixed within your warranty- eg rusting issues
Respected Sir, I'm literally a kid (18yo) and I feel like this video was made for me! And the timing couldn't have been better. I have been riding my mom's Hero Maestro for the last 4 years. Last year, I bought a second hand worn down Splendor for 12k and have been riding it since to learn to ride a motorcycle properly. 2 months ago, my eyes got stuck on the 2024 KTM DUKE 390 and Triumph Speed 400. One is just a pure beast and another a treat for the eyes. I have started saving up for it and hope to get it someday. And the points that you said in this video like riding up the later and convincing parents are so spot on. I barely even comment on YT videos; but honestly since the day I found this channel, it just feels like home. ❤ This feels so good and basically feels like talking with the "cool older brother" I never had. I am even seeing vids on cars (I'm not interested in cars! 😂). Hopefully will be able to buy the channel membership next month! Thank you for this video. Have a great day! Love! Keep up this great content dada! (Dada= Bhaiya in Bengali) Thank you! ❤
Hey aneek I'm 17 and my eyes were love at first sight for the KTM 390 too , what are you working to save up the money btw ? Just want to start doing some commision works too myself ( I'm already in one but don't have proper back info to get the money into )
Enjoyed this conversation soo very much. I am 26 now and currently riding a scooter to office. A 70km commute total. Looking forward to get a Pulsar RS 200 so very much. Waiting for Bajaj to upgrade the instrument console and the suspension at least. It's my dream bike since it's launch. Thanks for this convo. It was very fun and made me feel good about my decision of choosing a decade old design in 2024. It's just the emotional and for me it's the prettiest bike ❤ Thank you guys.
The trust of your parents is extremely important. I'm almost 25, a doctor, and my parents still dont trust me on a bike. ps: fantastic episode loved every bit of it
My 1st bike is a gen 2 duke 390 which I bought last year. I had a heck lot of doubts before I bought. I did have some riding experience to help me out, but then this channel started and I regularly kept watching. Saw shumi's love towards the duke and just decided to go for it. And man I love this bike so much. The realisation came quickly that only thing that matters is am I enjoying my ride ❤ And after putting so much effort on getting a good job and saving up and everything else, made it so much sweeter ❤
@@astle9928 power wise, if you have not ridden bikes bigger than 250 cc, when duke starts to pull after 5000 rpm, you will feel a little nervous, also you will get used to it within 4-5 days of riding. Handling wise, it is sharp, you will feel nervous first few days. But once you get used to it, it's so addictive 🔥 Edit: Even though duke is my 1st bike, i used to daily ride my elder brother's fz25 before, so i was not exactly a beginner, just new to this segment.
2023, I was trying to buy my second bike and most of my friends said not to go with Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 because it looks old and not updated. But I test rode it along with other bikes and went with it. Reason - Absolute gem of an engine compared to others. Slow ride or Fast ride, it does both well. I went with the feeling I had with drivability of that bike not design. Now I smile everytime I ride it.
For me, Love with bikes started with first generation YAMAHA FZ-S with that naked look and Big Fat tyre. Looked great and unique , stood apart from anything else in those days. Although I have moved on from it, but will always have a fond memory of that bike. 💙
It was 2010 and I was 19 years old and my Dad decided it was time we get a bike for the house. We had shortlisted Pulsar 150, Honda Unicorn, and Honda Twister 110. Since I was new to riding, I felt comfortable with the light and sporty Twister and we brought her home. It has been 14 years and I still ride her in the city for all my purposes - puts a smile on my face. What a sweet little fun machine she is. We also bought a TVS Wego in 2015 and the scooter never gave me the same delight Twister could provide. Every time Shumi mentions how fun Twister was, my day is made :) I am now in the process of an upgrade and have taken test rides of the Apache RTR 200, Speed 400, Classic 350, Hunter 350, and Meteor 350. The two bikes left are the Duke 250 and Suzuki V-Strom 250 and I think the Duke 250 will be my pick.
I am 19 yrs old and I am getting my first bike, a gixxer sf250. I just love faired motorcycles and suzuki specifically so I got the comfort I needed after watching this video thank you, you both really help first time buyers
There are riding schools now-a-days. They handed me a run down Avenger 250, I absolutely had no idea how to ride one. Dropped the bike on the first day itself. I just bought my first bike, a Pulsar N160, super happy about it. I was never interested in riding before I stumbled across one of your MotorInc First. All thanks to Motorinc, absolute gem of a channel.
THIS PODCAST WAS MUCH NEEDED FOR ME. First of all, not a podcast enthusiast. Have low attention span(thank you social media).I actually thought twice of watching this when i saw the 1 hour timestamp. But just saw because of the title. Been riding my dad’s 2015 hero glamour for the past 5 years. Actually got this as a result of asking my parents for my sub-500 cc dream motorcycle - the RE Himalayan (when i was 17). Was not happy at the time with this, but had to settle for it anyway. Later spent my whole college life on the same, while my friends had larger motorcycles than mine in terms of cc, size or anything you can ask for. And now after few months after getting a job, last week I booked a scram 411 (the least i could get to a new LS410 Himalayan), I can now understand how much I’ve actually enjoyed riding the glamour. Even though it was a pain in the ass both metaphorically and literally, the moments I’ve spent with it, man it feels great to even think about it. Have fallen off it many times. It was a kind of shit box while riding it to the max(which obviously isn’t the way it was meant to be ridden), I’ve learned a lot from it. Once tried changing the engine oil, over tightened the bolt and broke it threads, and many more I can’t even remember of, it taught me well. Just today I stripped it down and cleaned it whole from the inside to the outside, and afterwards had a bolt left, not knowing where I took it from. Man this bike gave me a lot and still it’s ❤. Thought of getting rid of this, but later thought I might not get anything like this ever, thus dropped the idea. While going for the scram, I tested out all the sub 500cc single cylinder adv tourers, and scramblers, but I couldn’t get the feel Himalayan 411 gave me the first time I rode it back in my college days. Indeed the ktms, triumph scrambler and him450 were great, but the smile I had on my face while I took a test ride on the scram was the one I was looking for. It’s not as torqy or powerful as the above, have a hell lot of problems that I’m aware of, but still, what do I say, I keep falling for it. Well thank you guys for the podcast and most of all, thank you my dear parents for this 125cc shit box taught me what kind of a person I am.
@@TheGameChef as per the price point neither hunter or ronin are good.. Better to save and add money buy a good bike.. Ronin is good but tvs servicing is worse than jawa yezdi... But if u r living in a city then its good...
It felt like an experience that i lived through. Thanks for reviving all the memories of my first riding and buying my own motorcycle. One advice that i shared with my brother when he was deciding on his first apart from everything that u covered - always wash ur motorcycle and lube the chain urself. Get ur hands dirty don't ask others to do it.
Completely agree with Shumi about buying a motorcycle with the heart. Bought an Impulse 2 years ago to rekindle a forgotten love for dualsports. Initially worried that I made a wrong decision. But after 25k+ kms, I've travelled and learnt so much, returned with fond memories, and still surprised as to how a little 150 can get me so excited about riding every single day. Ride what you love, love what you ride! Thank you for the wonderful podcast, gents! @MotorInc
Somethings which you didn’t discuss in my opinion 1. Rear view Mirror position 2. How to check if tyre has enough pressure 3. Use of high beam & how to use pass light 4. Hazard lights are not for visibility unless you are in a thunder storm 5. Lane discipline
1. Doesn't matter. 2. If the rear tyre feels plush when you sit have a look at your friendly neighborhood tyre wala/petrol pump 3. Don't use high beam:p two beeps then pass through the right if the lane is clear. 4. Only use hazard for instagram reels n such 😂 5. This is India :p
Dear Motorinc team Enjoying your all podcast ❤ love from Uttarakhand My Experience is that I started 110cc 2010 Honda aviator scooter and learn basic riding experience in city as well as mountain region than ntorq 125 for family and last year I have bought my 1st bike Ktm adventure 250cc instead of 390. I'm enjoying this 110cc to 250cc journey along with build up confidence, experience and knowledge. On two wheeler❤
Started riding a Hero Honda Pleasure at the age of 15. Got my activa 125 at the age of 19. Now, I have a job, I am 22, and I am getting the Aprilia RS457 as my first bike. Bike for rides, scooty for office and daily commute 😄 PS: I have ridden my father's Unicorn 160, my friend's Dominar and GT 650.
Quite powerful for the first bike @ayushmanrath2077! Please stick to speeds that you're comfortable at and give yourself time to improve your skills. And congratulations! We wish you an awesome time with the RS 457.
Guys discuss about bike and scooter inflation. Price has literally double in last 10 years, while you can still buy cheap 4 lakhs car, in two wheelers even the xl100 is priced now at where fz was when to was launched. Few years back we use to get r15 at fz price. Two wheeler inflation is discouraging.
This is a great point! when I had my eyes on the R15 3-4 years ago it used to be 1.35 L ex-showroom. I got it for 2.36 on road 💀 last year. You used to get the gen 1/2 390 Duke around that price. Beginners used to get "something" for 75k-1.4L it's simply just not the case any more. Bike inflation is the most unhinged stuff ever. But it's not just inflation in reality our currency has also depreciated a lot from 2014.a
@@gigachad8872 But we expect so much for so little Look at the New NS 400 now - no way you could get anything like that for that price before. As Indian manufacturing improves you will keep getting better value for money
@@mattumodi oh okay, i m actually unable to justify price difference between this and apache 160 4v, not sure if extra cost for better hardware is worth or should rather be spent on more powered bike
@@rakshitpatil6461 its not about the price its about the things u want like refined engine, more power and torque, it got better mileage, Dual Channel ABS ,Liquid Cooled,Assist And Slipper Clutch, the eye catching looks, and the list goes on And if you dont want all of that then you can Apache too its a Good bike.
51:45 That is unfortunately not true. I've lost count of how many times I've seen guys riding their splendor while watching IPL on their mobile in the phoneholder, or sometimes even in their hands!
Last year I got my first bike, an Xpulse 2004V with my own hard earned money and I took that decision mainly due to budget restrictions of my own. I use it as my daily office commuter which is not what the bike was meant for at all but I do got out on small trips during the weekends. And I love the bike. It has issues of its own but I love that bike.
After listening to these 2 gentlemen, I realised, that's exactly how my rides evolved and how much I enjoyed the process it. It started with a Kinetic Luna when I was a teenager then a Bajaj Super Scooter (one with left side mounted engine) when I started working than a TVS Sport to Pulsar 180 and now the Apache RR310. Almost clicked 32K plus kms on the RR in 20 months and plan to use this for 20-30K more kms in next couple of years and than upgrade to a 650. Feels like I'm on the right path, all thanks to you two.
Ive had a very similar approach, i currently own the duke 390 (im 21) i started with my dad's scooter and his bike, a meteor 350, got a hang of them for 3 years, then made a good upgrade to the new gen 3 390, overall an amazing experience
I recently bought my first bike. Learnt the roads on a borrowed access 125. 23 right now, and ive dreamt of a ktm since i was 17. So you can imagine my excitement when someone from my friend circle was selling a duke 200 2018, with 16k odo on it. I had exactly the quoted amount in my savings account after working a whole year. And i cant tell you how i look at the bike, i pet it the way i used to pet my dalmatian. Hug it after reaching home and thank it for making life fun and easier. My mom was proud to, but the first thing she told me was NO RIDING TILL YOU BUY GEAR. Thank you for putting these feelings we have towards these wonderful machines.
Getting the first motorcycle by on your own is indeed a great feeling. Back in the day my father used to have a Hero Honda Splendor and on the very 1st day of learning to ride I got my father injured. At that point of time I was scared, But my father didn’t gave up on me taught me how to ride. Now after years I got my self a RE Himalayan 411. Completed 26000 km in less than 1.5years, I never thought I would become such an enthusiast about motorcycles. Great video as always. Thanks Sumi & Karthik @motorinc
I’ve been riding for 12 years and I’ve loved every moment. I think everything said in this podcast is spot on, motorcycling is the most rewarding journey to be on. Started on a dio,rode the wheels off that thing for 8 years, moved on to a pulsar 150 for two years and now ride a svart 250. I think new riders really need to be taught the importance of gear. I only started wearing gear myself after few years ago after a big crash and a shattered collarbone. Not enough people know the importance of gear and I want to thank you guys for stressing on that!
My first 2 wheeler that I learnt riding is in my dad's Bajaj chetak (1989 which I ride even today). I bought my first bike while I was in 2nd PUC with my savings and bank loan in my brother's account where I used to pay him with my part time job and that's a 2014 Royal Enfield Bullet Electra (many of them don't even know there was this model). Had very few reviews on this bike. I learnt many things which were not shared like the disc noise, always kickstart this bike without opening the throttle, front disc brake can easily lock up, cornering to be taken easy with those 19 inch both wheels and many more. Eventually multiple bikes which I own now have thought me many things. Thanks Shumi and Karthik for reminding me how I started my riding journey❤
36:17 exactly the same story with me. I learnt to drive a car first, then started riding my Honda Aviator, and when my friend bought a Passion 110, I translated the same technique as I do in my car to his bike and that's it, I was riding a motorcycle for the first time in my life, and it felt amazing.
I just bought my first cycle,my first motorcycle and my first car within a year with my own hard earned money. Each of them has managed to surprise and excite me in it's own ways ❤
Hats off to both of u sir🙌🙌🙌 The way u put all hell lot of information in a single video, no nonsense nothing just passing trueworthy information by a biker to a biker❤❤❤✨️✨️🙏🙏
Brothas! I finally got my first bike ! Its a thunderbird 350, its comfortable and its just awesome, finally starting my riding days lol! No more watching bike videos anymore ( lol i will come back to this channel tho haha ). Thanks for all the information you've been giving us from so many years haha !
My first bike was a Duke 125. In the 4-5 years that I had it, it taught me so many things like proper gear shifting, staying in the powerband, maximising corner speeds to keep up with faster guys etc. that I could not have learnt if I had gotten a powerful bike right away. As you pointed out it's so important to move through the ranks rather than aiming for a very powerful 1st bike
I have a car and been driving a car forever and will mostly never buy a bike. But I still watched this video. Schumi with his real stories and philosophies. The way they discuss the real middle class scenarios - buying from your own money, showing parents the confidence that you can own a bike etc. Just love it. Keep it coming guys! Cheers!
As someone who doesn’t have many friends into automobiles and motorcycles, this channel is like finding a community of like headed individuals. Thanks for the videos guys. Happy to be here in this moment. Can never say how things pan out when I am older and busy with life.
I’m a college student and have borrowed a family friend’s 2014 Classic 350 (not the ideal first bike 😅). Learning it without ever having ridden a 2 wheeler before was a challenge, as the Classic is an intimidating machine at first. But after almost 3 months, I can enjoy that UCE “thump” without being nervous🥳
the thing about buying your vehicle with your own money is so true. i know how much boring work i had to suffer through to get that machine.. and as a result i feel like i value my motorcycles/cars way more than my friends do.. who got the money from somewhere else.
I was soon turning 18 and had been riding a 125cc Jupiter since I was 16, and My dad wanted to get a bike for me as now that I was an Adult I'd have atleast a vehicle that's reserved all to me, my dad gave me a budget of 1.5L. My advice is that If you want a particular bike that requires you to stretch your budget a little, Go for it. In my case I was looking at Bajaj Avengers & Yamaha FZ in that budget but my heart just wanted the Xpulse 4v. I conveyed it to my dad and I don't regret the decision at all, I knew Xpulse had my heart, I knew I wanted a Dual Sport bike as I will participate in Rally races in future, I knew it wouldn't be easy to convince him. But I still gave it a shot, and here I am. A proud Xpulse owner, got it for 1.7L onroad.
i would like to add one more point, i got a dominar 400 in 2017 as my first bike, its cheaper spares helped me fiddle with it myself. i learnt to change my brake pads, engine oil, air filters, brake fluids and bleeding the brakes. recently i even cleaned the throttle body, changed the spark plugs. Recently i cleaned my ABS module as it got clogged over time, bajaj's cheaper spares helped me make mistakes and learn, IT ALSO MADE WAY FOR A WAY MORE ENJOYABLE WEEKENDS
My brother and I bought our first bike a year ago...is it Raider 125...we had a decent budget but I was skeptical of having a larger engine...so he has to settle for a 125cc....he is using this bike for his local commute and just started touring with his wife as a pillion... My brother is always aspiring to get a 250 or 300cc..but I have clearly told him that will happen once the Raider has done its job... After watching this episode..I think I made the right choice and my brother will learn more from this bike everyday .... I am going to forward this to him and hope he likes the video ...
Used a BS3 Active for 4 years, got it when I was 19 years old, upgraded to an 2023 RC 200 and I still feel excited to ride it even after 6 months after the purchase.
1st- My dad's splendor+ at the age of 14 2nd- Platina 125 ( again my dad's ) 3rd - I bought my own shine and been riding it for 4 years. And never has it failed me. Now i am thinking about buying harley 440.
I did practice with my dad's bike (Hero passion pro and glamour) , got my 1st bike in 2nd year of my medical college (Apache rtr 200 dual channel + carburateur version). I was about to upgrade to Adv 390 , but came to know last month that KTM is launching next gen with 399 cc engine. Now Im waiting for Shumi’s hands on review to own it after its launch.
25-year-old here.. fell multiple times initially.. i always look for controllable speeds and had a plethora of technical knowledge on bikes but none of the essential driving & maintainance skills back then.. i used to ride my friend’s apache rtr 160 4v back in my college days, riding my uncle’s access 125 at present.. those machines made me sense the road, handling situations (road ones.. life ones later..) listening this podcast made me realise that i’ve covered most of my basics and ready for my Conti GT 650 (Dream Bike tho)..
I deeply resonate with the experience of buying a motorcycle with your own money. I started working in 2016 and, in 2017, I bought my first bike, Honda Hornet, with a budget of up to 1 lakh. I financed it myself and paid off the loan within two years. In 2019, I switched to a Himalayan for touring purposes and kept it for five years. Recently, I fulfilled my long-time dream of owning a Continental GT 650, which I purchased a couple of weeks ago. This was a purely heartfelt decision, made possible by my earnings.
What a nostalgic topic guys? It brought back good old memories... I learned driving using my father's Lamby. It was a calm, cool, and well-balanced vehicle, unlike the one-sided Bajaj. During my third year of college, I convinced my father to buy a second-hand Bajaj Cub. I drove it all around Chennai with absolutely no maintenance except for changing the brake shoes. After my first job, I bought a second-hand Bullet 350 Standard. I completely restored it to stock and drove it till 2014. In parallel, I bought a second-hand RX, which is still with me, waiting for the third FC. I just realized that I have never bought a new vehicle :)
Just to share my 1st bike experience, I bought back my father's pulsar 135LS in just 20K, rode it all the way from 32K kms to 87K kms over a period of 6 years, did all kinds of stuff on it like off-roading, touring (more than 500kms at a strech) and commuting (obviously), crashed 3 times with just scrapes and no major issues, Been stranded twice on highways, multiple piston ring repairs and clogged carburetor.. but overall the experience was fantastic, I bought what I could and thoroughly enjoyed all 14bhp it had.. so my advise would also be go buy whatever you can afford because there is something left to learn always on a bike.. I still have it and my brother uses it for a daily rider so no money lost there.. 😀
I could relate and affirm almost all things said here , my family was also anti -bike family it took me almost 2 years to get me one , thanks to the friends who gave me a bike to ride and constantly pushing me to get a one. 1. First one was Dio's easy choice of family scooter , I fell 2,3 times and did some medium tours and enjoyed a lot in college days. 2. After I got a job I saved a good amount of money and with the help of my parents support bought a R15 v3 , life can't be better than that enjoyed every bit of it., rode 27 k in 3 years learned a bit of cornering control and loved the rev matching downshifts. 3. Very confused about whether I couldn't find anything that matches the R15 standards for me , I saw the Shumis pod cast of bikes and went for a risk and bought a ktm adv 250. even though I was confused till the purchase ( personally I didn't liked ktm's for long time). Now I love that engine and it revs moreover it opened very new opportunities to explore.
Bought my 1st bike Duke 200 after riding a scooter for around 4 years. One thing that I would like to express that I rode my bike 20k km within two years but still today whenever I go for a long ride at the weekends, I always learn something new from the bike about myself or the bike itself and it never fails to put a smile on my face and stare back at the bike parked at the end of the day.
Dear Shumi Sir, I got my first job 2 years ago and I saved up most of my salary to buy my bike. 1 year ago I bought my first bike i.e., the RE Himalayan 411 My first impressions when I rode the test bike in centre made me fall in love with it. Another motorcycle which I liked a lot was KTM Duke 390 which scared me with its power. Its been an year now with my Maeve( I call my bike that) and I am just enjoying riding every second the motorcycle is subtle and considerate in its powerband delivery. The moment I feel its out of control I take a step back and ride it smoothly just like a 125cc bike. When I gain enough confidence I open throttle. In this journey, I have had second thoughts like had I bought a naked sport or Track biased Machine like duke 250 or 390 would it be much more enjoyable? The moment I watched your powerdrift video of you explaining how to extract entire capabilities of the machine my thoughts have just vanished. I wish my guru (that's you) to keep guiding us about right things to do as a rider/driver. Thank's a lot❤❤❤
For Reasonable gears, here are my recommendations Solace Thrift Riding jacket - Under 5000. Solace Ion mesh riding pant - Under 7000. Raida Airwave/Viaterra Holeshot gloves - Under 3500. Royal Enfield Platoon Riding boots/Raida boots -4000-6000.
✨✨My first bike exp: My dad had an old Kawasaki Boxer in Arunachal, back when I grew up, loved that thing.....FF>>... Got a secondhand Apache RR 180 (no abs) for 40k - 2nd year college 2014 - I didn't know how to ride.... a friend taught me....rode it till 2018... crashed it thrice (one major, broke wrist) .....got back to riding on 2023, my previous exp overall was good, but I wanted more safe stable exp this time....and I am 5.5 so wanted a shorter bike. was biased towards enfields and hence got the Hunter Rebel Blue ......Loving this bike so far...its a nifty lil powerful tactical feeling machine ....Love the handling & suspension, its hard but lets me feel the road .....I liked going fast, but not too much, since I have been burnt before 😂...got good riding gears....and have been going out on weekend rides ..... I feel like I could take it to a track now ...learn more about safely leaning, trail braking n all!! ✨ good episode, as always....I like how you guys are about more big picture in this episode, like shaping the Indian youth to be more responsible riders, in general as well. ✨ Also that moment when Shumi sir said following the steps one could look forward to 30 35 years of super riding with all the XP gained over 9 years . ...🔥🔥 But it made me sad.....could you guys also comment from a perspective of @Kartikeykhatri. How is one supposed to adjust the plan..... I already have a Hunter 350 (got aug 2023), might get the new Himalayan later this year..... I kinda found out that I am a tourer.... I actually would be ok touring on the alloyed GTs as well...... should I give it more time?...
Another great video sir. My first motorcycle is honda sp 160. Which i buy january 2024. And before that i dont know how to ride a bike. I ride a cycle before. But seeing your old video (powerdrive) i learn a lot. And i am still learning. But now i can ride with my family 300km long ride with some stop along the way. And i rode more than 3200 km in this bike. Thank you BOTH OF YOU to teach me how to ride. 😊🙏
Had wanted an mt15 ever since I first saw it. Was finally able to have it, been riding it for three months now. Every commute to work now is the best part of the day.
So true , i wanted to buy a twin exhaust bike, saved the money for bike , hoping that when i see it i will know, saw a Royal Enfield interceptor of the bygone era in hometown(Chennai 😎) this happened in 2018 ...now bought the new one . To be fair i will never compromise on it for anything.
damn true always go step by step, 1st was active then spelndor than passion pro to classic 350 and since last month shotgun 650 finally a 46 bhp, damn I'm enjoying it more than super meteor super fun in city and highway 130 easy cruise , planning to take it to ladakh after 2 months. removed rear seat ,footpeg,saree guard and everything enjoyed it. going for 1st service tomorrow and doing the double seat now for new experience.
I whole heartedly agree that with bikes, emotions reign over logic. My first bike is Apache 200 RTR (2017) which I still use. And the main 2 reasons for me to choose the Apache was the exhaust note and handling which both translate into fun and happiness. Right now the only reason for me to get a new bike would be to look for an upgrade.
First bike with scholarship money - used Honda unicorn 2005 model.. loved it and did a lot of touring and clocked many kms in it Next bike with partial salary - Used BS 4 Suzuki Gixxer 155. Loved the engine and it's performance and waiting for an upgrade. But as said, with my own money and thats definitely waiting for a BHP wise upgrade. Heartly ready for the Adventure 390 but mind wise wanting for a dominar 400. Lots running in mind for an upgrade. I've been following this duo from 2016 when i started long distance biking and its such a sync. Came to know about riding gears back in the day and now touring with the Gixxer supported with almost all required riding gears and counting. Loved the discussion and this will be useful the day I get that actual first new bike.
Started my biking journey on my dad’s 2010 passion pro and couldn’t wait to get my hands on my new bike. One and half years later got the Hunter 350 and have been happier since then. Sometimes there is fomo with regards to top end power but the bike never disappoints with the thrill. And as u said it’s always fun to start low and one should start low as there is a lot to learn specially to handle the weight of the bike and controlling the bikes power. After almost 1 and half years riding the hunter I still do make mistakes and that’s the fun part about riding that there is always something to learn…
When I had planned to buy my first ever two wheeler, my dad refused to buy me a two wheeler which was a TVS Jupiter. He was like, if you want to buy a two wheeler buy it with your own money so that you know the value of the purchase. So waited for another 6months & bought an NTorq with my own earnings & my dad was the happiest person, he was actually more happy than myself though he didn't show it in his behavior, he was happy that earned that vehicle rather than being handed down!!😊😊
I bought my first-ever bike in April as a birthday gift for my 30th birthday. Initially, I went to get an ADV 390, but I ended up coming home with a Vitpilen 250 instead. Having driven a Baleno for the past 7 years, I didn’t have much experience with motorcycles or how they should be ridden. However, what Shumi said about the clutch and gears was spot on. I quickly became familiar with my Vitpilen because I understood the relationship between the engine, gears, and clutch from driving a car. I'm enjoying riding this bike, even though my office commute is just 4 km in total-a distance that could easily be managed by a scooter. I wasn't expecting the Vitpilen to be this good, but it has already raised the bar of my riding experience.
My first ever two-wheeler was my mom's Activa, and I have been riding it for the past 5 years. Just this month, I bought a Hunter 350 in Dapper Gray. I am so happy, but coming from a scooty, the clutch engagement zone was a bit tricky. The bike would stop in the middle of the road in heavy traffic, and I had to find the neutral and start it again. But now it’s manageable.
I got the Honda Hornet 160R back in 2017 and the basis for that was nothing i had never ridden it before in my life i just looked at it i was like this is what I wanted and my father was even willing to get me the Honda CBR 250, but my heart was set on the Hornet and i have never been more satisfied as a customer because that thing has had 0 issues in my 7 years of riding it and i have learnt so much. So if you're someone looking for your first bike then go with what your heart tells you (if your budget or parents allow you to). You'll have a fantastic experience regardless of the manufacturer because as shumi said it's really difficult to have a lemon bike these days.
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*Chapters*
00:00 Love Is Blind
01:31 Not Enough Choice
03:56 Too Much Choice
04:16 Buy By Yourself
06:33 Design & Appeal
08:33 Start Anywhere
13:20 Great Starter Bikes
15:20 Make a Plan
16:53 Convince Your Parents
18:39 Scooters vs Motorcycles
21:23 On Your Own
24:47 Budgets & Mistakes
26:06 Obvious Red Flags
30:10 What Kind Of Bike
31:33 Double The Power
35:17 Not a Great Challenge
36:40 Scooters Are Awesome
38:00 Commuters Are Awesome
41:00 Steps Are Important
46:11 Look For Confidence
49:04 Expect To Crash
50:15 Reduce Distractions
52:04 Bikes Are Complex
52:52 Starter Riding Gear
54:35 Crash Guards
56:02 Be Consumed
56:50 Ride More
57:30 Your Advice
57:44 Electrics?
58:25 Buy Used?
59:16 Your Experience
59:52 Closing Comments
Already purchased 2 bikes in the last 3 years, but I am still going to watch this because I know that I will learn something new.
What did you think of the episode @kartikeyakhatri? And thanks for joining us today!
cb300f with zana bar raiser is the choice i made. could not be happier. u got power, u got mileage. pls test ride cb300f and then love it ty
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Completely agreed with all the points, and highly relatable with both Kartikeya and Shumi sir on convincing the parents and brining a gradual mindset change. My parents were also anti-motorcycles and didn’t like at first that I wanted to get a bike, but it became a little bit easy for me to persuade them because I had been following all the traffic rules and maintaining the speed limits while driving a car.
I want to share my story of buying my first bike -
After settling in my job for about an year, I planned to purchase my bike in 2021 and I started looking for options. Any my naive thinking was looking at a very wide range of motorcycles ranging from Apache 160 4V to 650 twins (for once I also had Ninja 650 on my mind 😂). I was very confused on how much power to go for in a first bike and what type of bike should I buy. One day I was inclining towards full fairing bikes such as R15 and KTM RCs, and on the other day I was fascinated by street naked bikes. Luckily one of my friends who had great knowledge about all these things cleared all my confusions and helped me understand that 20-25 bhp is more than enough for a first bike and that working on your skills is of utmost importance. And so I went ahead and purchased TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, and I won’t regret that decision ever. As for the riding gears, the same friend told me about ECE 22.05 helmet rating and also advised me to get a good pair of gloves and a riding jacket. And so I invested in an Axor helmet, and I bought gloves and riding jacket from Rynox.
And as I came near that 2-2.5 year mark last year, I felt that I can go for an upgrade to about 40-45 bhp and so I went for Continental GT 650. I am going to say that the ‘2X power after 3 years’ rule is an amazing rule of thumb to go with and continuously improving on riding skills. I also upgraded to Viaterra full gauntlet gloves, Tripmachine riding boots and an RE denim jacket (with CE2 level protectors). It feels incomplete and weird whenever I am unable to wear any of the 3 things while riding my bike. I feel protected and safe.
I aspire to own a Hayabusa one day like Kartikeya sir, but don’t want to do it in a hurry and be irresponsible. Will gradually work towards it🤞🏼
Thanks for this podcast! Kudos to the entire Motorinc team for creating such amazing content.
Just one request - if possible please make a separate ThisConnect podcast on motorcycle safety.
Spoke my mind.
@@joesimamura223 owning cb300F for over a year what an amazing bike❤
Dear Shumi,
Over a decade ago, my first paycheck sparked a dream-to own a KTM Duke. I saved diligently, but a serious accident put that dream on hold, making me wary of two-wheelers.
A year ago, I bought a used Access 125, rediscovering the joy of riding. That's when I found you and your passion for KTMs. Your enthusiasm reignited my old dream and opened new possibilities.
At 33, my priorities have changed, but my desire for that thrill remains. Maybe not today, but someday, I hope to experience the excitement you embody. Until then, I'll savor the ride, inspired by your tales.
Thank you for reigniting my passion. Keep sharing your stories and fueling the fire.
Thank you for sharing @niteshjoshi4583. We hope your dreams come true sooner than later and we'll say this, dreams coming true feels extra, extra good when you have to work very hard for it. So, we have no doubt that when it does come true for you, it'll be a feeling you won't ever forget. Good luck!
And thank you for joining us today!
@nitesgjoshi4583: You articulate yourself clearly. You should consider writing in your spare time.
@@vishwanathstorm yeah right?
Ho jayega nitesh bhai, aim rakho aap bas 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
Access 125 is no less than a sports bike to get the thrill. Really fun to ride.
Dear motorinc,
Please dont delete this video ever, again i will reply the same, i want to show this to my son when he grows up. Seriously, Shumi. Man, you rock. Thankyou for being a sense of reason in all these shouts nowadays. Thank you. 🙏
Structured license, damn, thank you for reading my comment in last video. Wish to meet you guys sometimes, pizza for the whole team from my side. Just make it happen. 🙌
The same thought was going in my mind while listening to this episode ❤
Thought of the same. (I’m a bachelor 👍🏻😂)
Thank you for joining us today @prateekjain5236! Glad you enjoyed.😊
Oh yeah. This is another must watch after that motorcycle culture one.
One advice I would like to add, is to not give in to peer pressure or anyone else's pressure onto which bike you should be buying. I see a lot of people ditching KTMs for the benevolent tag we have associated with their riders.
My first motorcycle was when I had cleared my mbbs exam and was doing internship and studying for lost graduation. Went the shumi route and decided I will buy my first bike on my own. But did not go the shumi route when I fell in love with the ktm rc200 and had my heart absolutely set on it. Imagine the bloodied noses I was generating with a doctor buying a KTM sportsbike. Family, friends everyone asked me to reconsider. I didn't. Best decision I ever made. Have had a ktm rc in my garage in one form or another since then. Listen to your heart young-uns.
Sweet! ❤️
What pg did you end up with? Just asking
I had the budget to buy the 390. I heard the all wonderful tales about this bike right on this channel but i just asked one question to myself. "What do i think of the guy riding the ktm in front of me?". That made me decide not to go with it. Literally 9/10 ktm owners i see on road have similar hairstyle, similar style of jeans and most importantly similar riding style. Ktm seriously needs to do something about it.
@@sho_k1 brother if you open your eyes a little bit more you'll see those type of riders on r15s,Pulsars and someetimes even on royal enfields. If you decide to purchase a KTM and ride it responsibly no one is going to say a word against you. The normal people don't really care that much
@@sho_k1That just means Ktm is not your thing. You wouldn't buy something if you don't like it enough
The quality of conversation on this podcast is so good that it feels like a conversation between 3 people (Kartik, Shumi sir and the viewer). Great job guys!❤
Thanks for listening @sushilgupta5733!
As a New rider, I have a very important advice for other fellow riders and that is that do not get influenced on the idea of going fast as u can on the first time riding a bike or atleast in the first 1 or 2 year, first try to learn the character of the machine and try to understand the feedback it provides you and then slowly try to push to the limits, and especially do not fall for this reels saying my bike is faster and bigger but as shumi said everyone started somewhere and you have too. So ride safe for you and others on the road, don't be a hazard on the road and at last enjoy your time with your machine and don't compare your machine with others because every machine has a different pro and con. Thanks MotorInc and team for this amazing video which will help many fellow riders ❤
Thanks SD! Absolutely! Stay within your comfort zone!
One Thing I Learned From My First Ever Bike Which Was A Passion Pro , Give By My Uncle , Any Bike Feels Fast If The Speedo Dosent Work
(The Neighbor Who Let Shumi Ride His Bike Is A Awesome Dude )
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Just bought a Yamaha MT-15 15 days back as my first bike after riding around on an Activa for about 6 years. Have already put a 1000km on it and it's been a blast. Love riding around, and only wish I could've started on this journey sooner. Thanks Shumi for the great work!
What other bike were your options? Or just this one?
Congratulations!
1000 kms in 15 days?? do you ride long distances, more city or highway commute?? just curious as I completed my first 1k in 5 months riding in the city entirely.
@@rakshitpatil6461 these were the few bikes I was considering:
1. Yamaha R15
2. Yamaha MT15
3. Hero Xpulse 200 4V
4. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
5. TVS Ronin
6. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
7. Royal Enfield Hunter 350
@@rohitwaingankar810 I don't have a commute as I work from home. I've done a few long rides already.
I bought a Honda CB 350 RS as my first bike after waiting and saving for years. My heart was always on the RE 650 twins, but budget didn’t allow and I couldn’t wait more without a motorcycle.
And honestly, the experience with the CB didn’t turned out as I wished for. Faced wobble issues, vibration issues, and also ended up in a crash (Typing with a peeled off skin, God, please don’t skip riding gears).
Today I might not be very satisfied with it but I know exactly what I want as my next bike. One of the major realizations for me was that if performance is your priority, always find something that gives you the confidence to push; this means great front end feel and stable chassis. You don’t want a 25-40 bhp bike but are scared to push it.
I also know that I want a twin cylinder because engine smoothness and lack of vibrations is something I really really enjoy. Also, I like revving a motorcycle but single cylinders somehow just doesn’t feel comfortable sitting there.
So yeah. As much as we romanticize the idea of a first bike, I feel the second bike you are going to own is probably going to be one for the most memorable.
All the best for it! And get well soon!
Yup they say mt15 doesnt have vibration i felt it doesnt push over 115 in my case isnt comfortable in terms of seat rest i did a ride of 270km non stop but the handling and braking is top notch and it gave me a proper idea what i really need in future
Something with 40+ bhp with refined engine adventure tourer
Wont sell the mt though
Hey MotorInc,
My first bike was a Royal Enfield Hunter 350, gifted by my father two years ago for college. Now I am a final year student, I ride around 15 kms daily for college.
I was not so much into bikes, nor did I have any experience. I was terrified in the first few weeks because of the weight and travelling in stop and go traffic for the most part of the ride. The amount of torque which pushed the bike scared me in the start.
After a few weeks, I had got used to it and became a bit overconfident and I had dropped it once due to imbalance. That gave me a sense to ride properly and reduce my ego when I drive. Initially, I used to judge people riding other smaller bikes, but now i learnt a lot from your podcasts about fellow drivers.
This has changed the way I drive.
Thanks for these kind of podcasts, I also hope to continue to do these kind of videos in the future.
i still drive my hunter to college and I drive my neighbour's R15 on the weekends in a unused road near my house. It is a fun way to broaden my skills and perspective.
Thank you for joining us @shawshant-reddy!
The fact that in the first 10-15 minutes of the video, I could make up my mind on which bike I want after being confused for couple of months says something about these two guys. The quality and relatability is hard to find in other people who are creating similar content. Thanks Motorinc for this series.
Thank you for joining us Sanchit!
My first bike Discover 150f .. It's 9 years now and still gives me happy face while riding and also in maintaining. People usually don't believe when I say it's 9 years old bike.
Not planning to change at this moment, I love maintaining and keeping things long term around me.
Fellow used kinetic user. On cold days, it made you do leg workout and on making a move it made such a shrieking sound that made everyone know I was going to college.
Then I bought a used rx 100, it drew a white cloud of smoke 💨 had rowdy vibes…. This episode summed up every thing I faced and made me nostalgic and tear up a little. Thanks you 😢
Hi Motorinc
Started with my father's Hero honda Joy. Then to Honda Stunner 125.
Always had my eye on KTM 390 but life got in the way.
Finally after a decade of riding stunner finally upgraded to Triumph scrambler 400x. Loving every minute of it. And it has bought back the joy of riding for me
As someone who has driven, locally and internationally, I used to drive a scooty pep here, I went outside the country, did not drive any bike for sometime and later bought a Harley Davidson '72 Sporster in Gold flake, great bike had so much fun, at start I felt like I needed more power for the roads I was driving on, but later discovered so much, learnt so much and it was so much fun. After that I came back to India, did not get a bike, used my Dad's sorta new Activa for about a year which was at 2000km when he gave me, put about 14000 kms on it, so much fun to drive, then now recently got a Hunter 350, already put 8000 km on it within a span of 10 months. After coming back home I have rediscovered how to ride on our streets, and I am having so much fun on my new bike. Every machine that I have used are so good, and however long you have ridden, it always takes time to extract everything from any new machine and you never get bored. I love riding 2 wheelers, and my heart will always be racing on the streets. Also always gear up, have your helmet, boots/shoes, gloves and jacket on think of it like this, better gear helps you ride longer in case you can keep on riding for longer time. Rest is upto you.
I would say when you buy a bike, Don’t forget to chill out a little and absorb the bike’s personality and understand the character. On the road when you’re riding it can often get overwhelming because of the traffic, and sometimes we forget to listen to the bike. Listening to the bike is very important!
Thank you guys!
There are very less people who actually talk about the 'process'… the time we invest, for getting the basics right, by doing small things right, which appear to add no significant value in the short term , And in the long run, one day ,the sudden realization appears how far we have come from the start. Love you guys for such content.
Thanks so much SB! Happy to hear from uoi!
Hello MotorInc, I'm 14 and will turn 15 this month(September 2024). I'm an automotive enthusiast. I'm desperately waiting for my riding and driving licence so that I can start riding and driving. Watching your videos, taught me new things every time. Your videos made me a sensible and responsible rider and this video changed me from a car guy to a motorcyclist. In my whole life, I've never seen videos like this which taught me a lot about bikes and cars. You guys have become one of my idols today. Thank you so much Shumi and Karthikeya.
Thank you for joining us @kavinkarthik2860! Glad to have you with us. Please do wait until you get a licence to drive/ride though. 😅 All the best!
You wrote an email to influence your dad, these days essays are written to influence judicial systems 😹
Arghh!!
@stripessin 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
Let's not go there
Always been there. Nothing new
I started learning the two wheels on a Chetak, got my first bike in college a RX100, sold it to restore my dad's '79 Bullet and learned to appreciate the slow pace in post grad, moved to CBZ when I started the job. Family happened and the two wheels got parked for quite a while till I got hold on the Duke 390 in 2014. I would say I wouldn't change a thing in this journey if I could. Now on a 2019 Interceptor, I have found a stay in the impulses.
My 2 cents, ride for yourself, don't ride to look cool or hot or 20 other adjectives. Ride it the way as if there are no eyes on you. Have a safe ride.
Thanks MotorInc.
Sounds like quite a journey @macharika7641! Thanks for sharing.
You guys are on a roll of posting great podcasts!
Thanks So much!
I bought my first bike, a Pulsar N160 in November 2021. I bought it because at the time, the N160 was the only bike to offer dual channel ABS in its class, so convincing my parents for this particular bike also became much easier. Since it was early in the production run, my bike had a few niggles (still does), but I think I love it more because of them. I bought it in my first year as a medical student, and it has done its job perfectly. From going to college and then to hospital, to weekend trips in and out of my beautiful city Udaipur, it’s done more than I could’ve ever asked for. By the way, superb video guys, loved every second of the conversation. Thank you for putting out such great quality content day in day out.
Thanks so much Nimish! And glad to know the N160 has your love!
My first vehicle was a CB Hornet 160r which I had for 6 years and I've just purchased a V Strom 250 SX as my second vehicle. I've learnt a lot from your videos. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks for being with us TSK! Wish you awesome travels on the Hornet!
How is the bike??? I am 6ft height and I need a reliable bike for atleast 10 years?? V-storm considerable?
Hey i have just booked a V strom SX and will be getting it the next week any advice ?
My first bike was Shine 125 SP bought by my dad. Trust me when I say this I’ve pushed the bike to the limits. Travelled 450kms in a day covering city and highway roads with a pillion cruising at 95-100Kmph. I’ve learnt a lot and looking forward to upgrading to a 400CC after 6 years with it. Still thinking of keeping the shine in the family for the Honda engine and it being close to my heart. Yet another great podcast! ❤
Amaze! Thanks for letting us know! Wish you many safe travels CKS!
Recently purchased 125CC Scooter as first vehicle in our family just because of need based purchased due to relocation of house.
I think there is no age to buy first 2 wheeler and of course no budget constraint for anyone due to good multiple options in every budget and variant.
Lets talk about my case, in my family we want a 2 wheeler to make our daily needs require lesser time.
So i talked with parents about TVS Raider 125 (bike) but they don't want bike as there are always lack of storage options and because we are buying it for family's daily needs.
Then, i moved to Honda Duo 110CC and watched all the videos available on internet about it. Its pros and cons etc.
But one day, when we were just ready to buy (like tomorrow we will buy Duo 110CC). I just heard in a video that Hero has 125CC Scooter with 10.4 NM of torque at the same price of Honda Duo 110CC.
Then on the same night, i started researching about Hero Destini 125CC (Prime) and glad to know the capabilities of this scooter.
I saw so many scooter race in which Destini either wins or comes at second after Suzuki Access.
I made my mind to take quotation from dealer and moved to another dealer for better deal.
Finally, i landed with Hero Destini Prime with complete accessory at just Rs. 79,100 (onroad in Delhi).
And because it was a first 2 wheeler in our family i rode it 700 KM in just 12 days and 3100 KM in just 3 months.
I have learnt and improved my riding skills that i even travelled 100 KM (in one way of destination) on highway + city just like as fun with 100% concentration.
Thanks for this video. It is highly informative and logical.
Thank you for joining us @SyedMohammedHassan!
Just sharing my experience, I am a college student and I bought a second hand 7-year-old Honda Shine 125 as my first motorcycle. It's been 6 months and I have learned a lot from it and I'm still learning. I know that commuters are boring and most of the guys ride them just to get from point A to B, but I found out that if you get involved in riding more efficiently, even if you are not an enthusiast you will start enjoying your daily commutes.
I really enjoyed watching this podcast and am very happy to find out that I have started my journey in the right direction.
And on a good motorcycle! Have fun!
Great episode as always! One small thing that I think is helpful is washing/cleaning your vehicle yourselves. Personally I find it quite rewarding to put in that work and see ypur bike shiny and clean at the end. More importantly, you become more aware about your bike, and notice things that might need a quick fix (eg adhesive tape around the wires starting to come off, need to clean/lube the chain), or things that you can get fixed within your warranty- eg rusting issues
Started watching for selecting motorcycle, but as it goes its inner meaning are applicable to your life decisions too😅its inspirational.
Respected Sir,
I'm literally a kid (18yo) and I feel like this video was made for me! And the timing couldn't have been better. I have been riding my mom's Hero Maestro for the last 4 years. Last year, I bought a second hand worn down Splendor for 12k and have been riding it since to learn to ride a motorcycle properly. 2 months ago, my eyes got stuck on the 2024 KTM DUKE 390 and Triumph Speed 400. One is just a pure beast and another a treat for the eyes. I have started saving up for it and hope to get it someday. And the points that you said in this video like riding up the later and convincing parents are so spot on. I barely even comment on YT videos; but honestly since the day I found this channel, it just feels like home. ❤ This feels so good and basically feels like talking with the "cool older brother" I never had. I am even seeing vids on cars (I'm not interested in cars! 😂). Hopefully will be able to buy the channel membership next month! Thank you for this video.
Have a great day! Love! Keep up this great content dada! (Dada= Bhaiya in Bengali)
Thank you! ❤
Thank you very much for the kind words @aneek5296! Glad we could help!
Hey aneek I'm 17 and my eyes were love at first sight for the KTM 390 too , what are you working to save up the money btw ? Just want to start doing some commision works too myself ( I'm already in one but don't have proper back info to get the money into )
@@Dootsaucemainly internships at college
Enjoyed this conversation soo very much. I am 26 now and currently riding a scooter to office. A 70km commute total. Looking forward to get a Pulsar RS 200 so very much. Waiting for Bajaj to upgrade the instrument console and the suspension at least. It's my dream bike since it's launch. Thanks for this convo. It was very fun and made me feel good about my decision of choosing a decade old design in 2024. It's just the emotional and for me it's the prettiest bike ❤ Thank you guys.
Do you think Davidputra 2000 is a bit too powerful? The red variant look good
😂😂
Haan kuch zyada ghodon ki shakti hai usme 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Haan bhai usme bohot ghodon ki shakti hai😂😂😂😂
Better begin on Oggy's pink scooter
The top speed is like 3000+
that's just crazy, hayabusa could never
The trust of your parents is extremely important. I'm almost 25, a doctor, and my parents still dont trust me on a bike.
ps: fantastic episode loved every bit of it
All the best CL! Hopefully they will.
My 1st bike is a gen 2 duke 390 which I bought last year. I had a heck lot of doubts before I bought. I did have some riding experience to help me out, but then this channel started and I regularly kept watching. Saw shumi's love towards the duke and just decided to go for it. And man I love this bike so much. The realisation came quickly that only thing that matters is am I enjoying my ride ❤ And after putting so much effort on getting a good job and saving up and everything else, made it so much sweeter ❤
Lovely! Thanks for sharing @tanmoysarkar7333!
damn I'm thinking same of getting gen 2 390 soon. I hope I find a clean one.
@@dharmendradewasi3267 all the best bro 😌
Bro how did the duke feel for the first time ? Was it scary ? How did you overcome those fears?
@@astle9928 power wise, if you have not ridden bikes bigger than 250 cc, when duke starts to pull after 5000 rpm, you will feel a little nervous, also you will get used to it within 4-5 days of riding. Handling wise, it is sharp, you will feel nervous first few days.
But once you get used to it, it's so addictive 🔥
Edit: Even though duke is my 1st bike, i used to daily ride my elder brother's fz25 before, so i was not exactly a beginner, just new to this segment.
2023, I was trying to buy my second bike and most of my friends said not to go with Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 because it looks old and not updated. But I test rode it along with other bikes and went with it. Reason - Absolute gem of an engine compared to others. Slow ride or Fast ride, it does both well. I went with the feeling I had with drivability of that bike not design. Now I smile everytime I ride it.
For me, Love with bikes started with first generation YAMAHA FZ-S with that naked look and Big Fat tyre. Looked great and unique , stood apart from anything else in those days. Although I have moved on from it, but will always have a fond memory of that bike. 💙
It was so special! So Yamaha!
It was 2010 and I was 19 years old and my Dad decided it was time we get a bike for the house. We had shortlisted Pulsar 150, Honda Unicorn, and Honda Twister 110. Since I was new to riding, I felt comfortable with the light and sporty Twister and we brought her home. It has been 14 years and I still ride her in the city for all my purposes - puts a smile on my face. What a sweet little fun machine she is. We also bought a TVS Wego in 2015 and the scooter never gave me the same delight Twister could provide. Every time Shumi mentions how fun Twister was, my day is made :)
I am now in the process of an upgrade and have taken test rides of the Apache RTR 200, Speed 400, Classic 350, Hunter 350, and Meteor 350. The two bikes left are the Duke 250 and Suzuki V-Strom 250 and I think the Duke 250 will be my pick.
Just bought my first bike - Triumph Scrambler 400x :)
Will be getting in next couple of days!
Congratulations!
I am 19 yrs old and I am getting my first bike, a gixxer sf250. I just love faired motorcycles and suzuki specifically so I got the comfort I needed after watching this video thank you, you both really help first time buyers
Glad to hear that @Apocalypse-hh4om! And congratulations for when you get it.😅
There are riding schools now-a-days. They handed me a run down Avenger 250, I absolutely had no idea how to ride one. Dropped the bike on the first day itself.
I just bought my first bike, a Pulsar N160, super happy about it. I was never interested in riding before I stumbled across one of your MotorInc First. All thanks to Motorinc, absolute gem of a channel.
THIS PODCAST WAS MUCH NEEDED FOR ME. First of all, not a podcast enthusiast. Have low attention span(thank you social media).I actually thought twice of watching this when i saw the 1 hour timestamp. But just saw because of the title.
Been riding my dad’s 2015 hero glamour for the past 5 years. Actually got this as a result of asking my parents for my sub-500 cc dream motorcycle - the RE Himalayan (when i was 17). Was not happy at the time with this, but had to settle for it anyway. Later spent my whole college life on the same, while my friends had larger motorcycles than mine in terms of cc, size or anything you can ask for. And now after few months after getting a job, last week I booked a scram 411 (the least i could get to a new LS410 Himalayan), I can now understand how much I’ve actually enjoyed riding the glamour. Even though it was a pain in the ass both metaphorically and literally, the moments I’ve spent with it, man it feels great to even think about it. Have fallen off it many times. It was a kind of shit box while riding it to the max(which obviously isn’t the way it was meant to be ridden), I’ve learned a lot from it. Once tried changing the engine oil, over tightened the bolt and broke it threads, and many more I can’t even remember of, it taught me well. Just today I stripped it down and cleaned it whole from the inside to the outside, and afterwards had a bolt left, not knowing where I took it from. Man this bike gave me a lot and still it’s ❤. Thought of getting rid of this, but later thought I might not get anything like this ever, thus dropped the idea.
While going for the scram, I tested out all the sub 500cc single cylinder adv tourers, and scramblers, but I couldn’t get the feel Himalayan 411 gave me the first time I rode it back in my college days. Indeed the ktms, triumph scrambler and him450 were great, but the smile I had on my face while I took a test ride on the scram was the one I was looking for. It’s not as torqy or powerful as the above, have a hell lot of problems that I’m aware of, but still, what do I say, I keep falling for it. Well thank you guys for the podcast and most of all, thank you my dear parents for this 125cc shit box taught me what kind of a person I am.
Thank you for joining us @ashfaksiddiq1086
Just go dealer and buy the first bike 😅 simple as that.. Make sure its not ronin
😂
Why though
@@TheGameChef as per the price point neither hunter or ronin are good.. Better to save and add money buy a good bike.. Ronin is good but tvs servicing is worse than jawa yezdi... But if u r living in a city then its good...
@@ReignitedDrifter oh thanks...any recommendations for the 160cc category?
@@TheGameChef gixxer or honda unicorn/hornet or mt 15.. Best in those segment.. Engine and reliability and premium stuffs are there
It felt like an experience that i lived through. Thanks for reviving all the memories of my first riding and buying my own motorcycle.
One advice that i shared with my brother when he was deciding on his first apart from everything that u covered - always wash ur motorcycle and lube the chain urself. Get ur hands dirty don't ask others to do it.
Completely agree with Shumi about buying a motorcycle with the heart. Bought an Impulse 2 years ago to rekindle a forgotten love for dualsports. Initially worried that I made a wrong decision.
But after 25k+ kms, I've travelled and learnt so much, returned with fond memories, and still surprised as to how a little 150 can get me so excited about riding every single day. Ride what you love, love what you ride!
Thank you for the wonderful podcast, gents! @MotorInc
Thank you for joining us @LeslieVR
Somethings which you didn’t discuss in my opinion
1. Rear view Mirror position
2. How to check if tyre has enough pressure
3. Use of high beam & how to use pass light
4. Hazard lights are not for visibility unless you are in a thunder storm
5. Lane discipline
1. Doesn't matter.
2. If the rear tyre feels plush when you sit have a look at your friendly neighborhood tyre wala/petrol pump
3. Don't use high beam:p two beeps then pass through the right if the lane is clear.
4. Only use hazard for instagram reels n such 😂
5. This is India :p
👍🏽
@@shadow_realm47
How do rear view mirrors don’t matter?
Kindly elaborate
@@makeitnik you adjust them based on whether you can see behind you, not much to say about them
Dear Motorinc team
Enjoying your all podcast ❤ love from Uttarakhand
My Experience is that I started 110cc 2010 Honda aviator scooter and learn basic riding experience in city as well as mountain region than ntorq 125 for family and last year I have bought my 1st bike Ktm adventure 250cc instead of 390. I'm enjoying this 110cc to 250cc journey along with build up confidence, experience and knowledge. On two wheeler❤
Thanks for sharing @TheKumaoniRiderVlogs!
What to do when "The Heart wants a 400cc bike, Brain thinks e-scooter is more practical but the wife wants a Car 😅?
That's when you buy a performance hatchback @Techno_Babble!😅 Three birds in one car!?😆
@@motorinc🤣
Okay, get out of my head! I have been struggling with the same questions for the past 6 months. No answer yet
This is exactly where I'm at right now...
Same here, except for the wife here parents want a car
Started riding a Hero Honda Pleasure at the age of 15. Got my activa 125 at the age of 19. Now, I have a job, I am 22, and I am getting the Aprilia RS457 as my first bike. Bike for rides, scooty for office and daily commute 😄
PS: I have ridden my father's Unicorn 160, my friend's Dominar and GT 650.
Quite powerful for the first bike @ayushmanrath2077! Please stick to speeds that you're comfortable at and give yourself time to improve your skills. And congratulations! We wish you an awesome time with the RS 457.
@@motorinc definitely! Thank you.☺️♥️
Guys discuss about bike and scooter inflation. Price has literally double in last 10 years, while you can still buy cheap 4 lakhs car, in two wheelers even the xl100 is priced now at where fz was when to was launched. Few years back we use to get r15 at fz price. Two wheeler inflation is discouraging.
Exactly. Why aren't we talking about this. It's outrageous
This is a great point! when I had my eyes on the R15 3-4 years ago it used to be 1.35 L ex-showroom.
I got it for 2.36 on road 💀 last year.
You used to get the gen 1/2 390 Duke around that price.
Beginners used to get "something" for 75k-1.4L it's simply just not the case any more.
Bike inflation is the most unhinged stuff ever.
But it's not just inflation in reality our currency has also depreciated a lot from 2014.a
We have spoken about it earlier. But, thanks for bringing it up again. 👍🏽
@@gigachad8872 But we expect so much for so little
Look at the New NS 400 now - no way you could get anything like that for that price before.
As Indian manufacturing improves you will keep getting better value for money
Bought my first bike MT15 3yrs back and still its running so smooth and has everything i needed from a bike i totally loved it ❤
Glad to hear that @mattumodi!
How much has it run? Do u feel any loss of power?
@@rakshitpatil6461 more than 30k km and about the power I don't know for sure but sometimes i feel like its less power
@@mattumodi oh okay, i m actually unable to justify price difference between this and apache 160 4v, not sure if extra cost for better hardware is worth or should rather be spent on more powered bike
@@rakshitpatil6461 its not about the price its about the things u want like refined engine, more power and torque, it got better mileage, Dual Channel ABS ,Liquid Cooled,Assist And Slipper Clutch, the eye catching looks, and the list goes on And if you dont want all of that then you can Apache too its a Good bike.
51:45 That is unfortunately not true. I've lost count of how many times I've seen guys riding their splendor while watching IPL on their mobile in the phoneholder, or sometimes even in their hands!
😑
Last year I got my first bike, an Xpulse 2004V with my own hard earned money and I took that decision mainly due to budget restrictions of my own. I use it as my daily office commuter which is not what the bike was meant for at all but I do got out on small trips during the weekends. And I love the bike. It has issues of its own but I love that bike.
UA-cam is finally allowing me to minimise and play the Members only videos! (Picture in picture)
Woah! Lovely! We have to check it out too.
Really it's Possible Now 😮 , I missed Yesterday's Members Only primer 😅
After listening to these 2 gentlemen, I realised, that's exactly how my rides evolved and how much I enjoyed the process it.
It started with a Kinetic Luna when I was a teenager then a Bajaj Super Scooter (one with left side mounted engine) when I started working than a TVS Sport to Pulsar 180 and now the Apache RR310.
Almost clicked 32K plus kms on the RR in 20 months and plan to use this for 20-30K more kms in next couple of years and than upgrade to a 650.
Feels like I'm on the right path, all thanks to you two.
Ive had a very similar approach, i currently own the duke 390 (im 21) i started with my dad's scooter and his bike, a meteor 350, got a hang of them for 3 years, then made a good upgrade to the new gen 3 390, overall an amazing experience
I recently bought my first bike. Learnt the roads on a borrowed access 125. 23 right now, and ive dreamt of a ktm since i was 17. So you can imagine my excitement when someone from my friend circle was selling a duke 200 2018, with 16k odo on it. I had exactly the quoted amount in my savings account after working a whole year.
And i cant tell you how i look at the bike, i pet it the way i used to pet my dalmatian. Hug it after reaching home and thank it for making life fun and easier. My mom was proud to, but the first thing she told me was NO RIDING TILL YOU BUY GEAR.
Thank you for putting these feelings we have towards these wonderful machines.
Getting the first motorcycle by on your own is indeed a great feeling.
Back in the day my father used to have a Hero Honda Splendor and on the very 1st day of learning to ride I got my father injured. At that point of time I was scared, But my father didn’t gave up on me taught me how to ride. Now after years I got my self a RE Himalayan 411. Completed 26000 km in less than 1.5years, I never thought I would become such an enthusiast about motorcycles.
Great video as always.
Thanks Sumi & Karthik
@motorinc
I’ve been riding for 12 years and I’ve loved every moment. I think everything said in this podcast is spot on, motorcycling is the most rewarding journey to be on. Started on a dio,rode the wheels off that thing for 8 years, moved on to a pulsar 150 for two years and now ride a svart 250. I think new riders really need to be taught the importance of gear. I only started wearing gear myself after few years ago after a big crash and a shattered collarbone. Not enough people know the importance of gear and I want to thank you guys for stressing on that!
Thats for sharing the message with other riders. That helps massively!
My first 2 wheeler that I learnt riding is in my dad's Bajaj chetak (1989 which I ride even today). I bought my first bike while I was in 2nd PUC with my savings and bank loan in my brother's account where I used to pay him with my part time job and that's a 2014 Royal Enfield Bullet Electra (many of them don't even know there was this model). Had very few reviews on this bike. I learnt many things which were not shared like the disc noise, always kickstart this bike without opening the throttle, front disc brake can easily lock up, cornering to be taken easy with those 19 inch both wheels and many more. Eventually multiple bikes which I own now have thought me many things. Thanks Shumi and Karthik for reminding me how I started my riding journey❤
36:17 exactly the same story with me. I learnt to drive a car first, then started riding my Honda Aviator, and when my friend bought a Passion 110, I translated the same technique as I do in my car to his bike and that's it, I was riding a motorcycle for the first time in my life, and it felt amazing.
Noice!!’
I just bought my first cycle,my first motorcycle and my first car within a year with my own hard earned money. Each of them has managed to surprise and excite me in it's own ways ❤
Amazing Deven! Wish you all the best!
Hats off to both of u sir🙌🙌🙌
The way u put all hell lot of information in a single video, no nonsense nothing just passing trueworthy information by a biker to a biker❤❤❤✨️✨️🙏🙏
Thanks a ton Debasish.
This is my Zen place to be, every episode has so much information. Thank you so much.
So nice of you @Jeru_on_the_road, thanks for joining us.
Brothas! I finally got my first bike ! Its a thunderbird 350, its comfortable and its just awesome, finally starting my riding days lol! No more watching bike videos anymore ( lol i will come back to this channel tho haha ). Thanks for all the information you've been giving us from so many years haha !
Wonderful @REYFERNZ! Have an awesome time with the Thunderbird!!
My first bike was a Duke 125. In the 4-5 years that I had it, it taught me so many things like proper gear shifting, staying in the powerband, maximising corner speeds to keep up with faster guys etc. that I could not have learnt if I had gotten a powerful bike right away. As you pointed out it's so important to move through the ranks rather than aiming for a very powerful 1st bike
I have a car and been driving a car forever and will mostly never buy a bike. But I still watched this video. Schumi with his real stories and philosophies. The way they discuss the real middle class scenarios - buying from your own money, showing parents the confidence that you can own a bike etc. Just love it. Keep it coming guys! Cheers!
Thanks Siddharth!
As someone who doesn’t have many friends into automobiles and motorcycles, this channel is like finding a community of like headed individuals. Thanks for the videos guys. Happy to be here in this moment. Can never say how things pan out when I am older and busy with life.
Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying the MotorInc experience!
Riding for almost 10 years, but this episode still taught a lot 😅
Awesome as always ✌️
Glad you enjoyed it @mohdmushaffiqeenkhan5171!
I’m a college student and have borrowed a family friend’s 2014 Classic 350 (not the ideal first bike 😅). Learning it without ever having ridden a 2 wheeler before was a challenge, as the Classic is an intimidating machine at first. But after almost 3 months, I can enjoy that UCE “thump” without being nervous🥳
Alrighty, starting with a bang eh @atharvalandge1268!
I am about buy my bike and this video is really helpful and super insightful. Thanks a lot for creating such quality content.
Glad it was helpful @-ASagarRajMehra!
the thing about buying your vehicle with your own money is so true.
i know how much boring work i had to suffer through to get that machine.. and as a result i feel like i value my motorcycles/cars way more than my friends do.. who got the money from somewhere else.
Awesome!
I was soon turning 18 and had been riding a 125cc Jupiter since I was 16, and My dad wanted to get a bike for me as now that I was an Adult I'd have atleast a vehicle that's reserved all to me, my dad gave me a budget of 1.5L.
My advice is that If you want a particular bike that requires you to stretch your budget a little, Go for it. In my case I was looking at Bajaj Avengers & Yamaha FZ in that budget but my heart just wanted the Xpulse 4v.
I conveyed it to my dad and I don't regret the decision at all, I knew Xpulse had my heart, I knew I wanted a Dual Sport bike as I will participate in Rally races in future, I knew it wouldn't be easy to convince him.
But I still gave it a shot, and here I am. A proud Xpulse owner, got it for 1.7L onroad.
It's the best "fun" bike under 2 lakh !
Thank you for sharing @segsfault! We're glad to hear that you're having a wonderful time with your XPulse.
i would like to add one more point, i got a dominar 400 in 2017 as my first bike, its cheaper spares helped me fiddle with it myself.
i learnt to change my brake pads, engine oil, air filters, brake fluids and bleeding the brakes. recently i even cleaned the throttle body, changed the spark plugs.
Recently i cleaned my ABS module as it got clogged over time,
bajaj's cheaper spares helped me make mistakes and learn,
IT ALSO MADE WAY FOR A WAY MORE ENJOYABLE WEEKENDS
My brother and I bought our first bike a year ago...is it Raider 125...we had a decent budget but I was skeptical of having a larger engine...so he has to settle for a 125cc....he is using this bike for his local commute and just started touring with his wife as a pillion...
My brother is always aspiring to get a 250 or 300cc..but I have clearly told him that will happen once the Raider has done its job...
After watching this episode..I think I made the right choice and my brother will learn more from this bike everyday ....
I am going to forward this to him and hope he likes the video ...
Let us know what he thinks @phutanemayur!😊
Used a BS3 Active for 4 years, got it when I was 19 years old, upgraded to an 2023 RC 200 and I still feel excited to ride it even after 6 months after the purchase.
1st- My dad's splendor+ at the age of 14
2nd- Platina 125 ( again my dad's )
3rd - I bought my own shine and been riding it for 4 years. And never has it failed me.
Now i am thinking about buying harley 440.
I did practice with my dad's bike (Hero passion pro and glamour) , got my 1st bike in 2nd year of my medical college (Apache rtr 200 dual channel + carburateur version). I was about to upgrade to Adv 390 , but came to know last month that KTM is launching next gen with 399 cc engine. Now Im waiting for Shumi’s hands on review to own it after its launch.
Excellent decision!
25-year-old here.. fell multiple times initially.. i always look for controllable speeds and had a plethora of technical knowledge on bikes but none of the essential driving & maintainance skills back then.. i used to ride my friend’s apache rtr 160 4v back in my college days, riding my uncle’s access 125 at present.. those machines made me sense the road, handling situations (road ones.. life ones later..) listening this podcast made me realise that i’ve covered most of my basics and ready for my Conti GT 650 (Dream Bike tho)..
Good luck @eswar_kamal.
I deeply resonate with the experience of buying a motorcycle with your own money. I started working in 2016 and, in 2017, I bought my first bike, Honda Hornet, with a budget of up to 1 lakh. I financed it myself and paid off the loan within two years. In 2019, I switched to a Himalayan for touring purposes and kept it for five years. Recently, I fulfilled my long-time dream of owning a Continental GT 650, which I purchased a couple of weeks ago. This was a purely heartfelt decision, made possible by my earnings.
Congratulations Satyam!
What a nostalgic topic guys? It brought back good old memories...
I learned driving using my father's Lamby. It was a calm, cool, and well-balanced vehicle, unlike the one-sided Bajaj. During my third year of college, I convinced my father to buy a second-hand Bajaj Cub. I drove it all around Chennai with absolutely no maintenance except for changing the brake shoes.
After my first job, I bought a second-hand Bullet 350 Standard. I completely restored it to stock and drove it till 2014. In parallel, I bought a second-hand RX, which is still with me, waiting for the third FC.
I just realized that I have never bought a new vehicle :)
With a loaded line-up like the one that you have, we don't think not having a new vehicle is a bad thing @pradmad!😅
Just to share my 1st bike experience, I bought back my father's pulsar 135LS in just 20K, rode it all the way from 32K kms to 87K kms over a period of 6 years, did all kinds of stuff on it like off-roading, touring (more than 500kms at a strech) and commuting (obviously), crashed 3 times with just scrapes and no major issues, Been stranded twice on highways, multiple piston ring repairs and clogged carburetor.. but overall the experience was fantastic, I bought what I could and thoroughly enjoyed all 14bhp it had.. so my advise would also be go buy whatever you can afford because there is something left to learn always on a bike.. I still have it and my brother uses it for a daily rider so no money lost there.. 😀
Awesome! Thanks again MS!
Bought a 2012 ns200 bs3 in 2023 and i am absolutely loving it. Modifying it more and more as i ride it. Done almost 20k kms in 9 months.
Great to hear that @pega333! Thanks for sharing.
I could relate and affirm almost all things said here , my family was also anti -bike family it took me almost 2 years to get me one , thanks to the friends who gave me a bike to ride and constantly pushing me to get a one.
1. First one was Dio's easy choice of family scooter , I fell 2,3 times and did some medium tours and enjoyed a lot in college days.
2. After I got a job I saved a good amount of money and with the help of my parents support bought a R15 v3 , life can't be better than that enjoyed every bit of it., rode 27 k in 3 years learned a bit of cornering control and loved the rev matching downshifts.
3. Very confused about whether I couldn't find anything that matches the R15 standards for me , I saw the Shumis pod cast of bikes and went for a risk and bought a ktm adv 250. even though I was confused till the purchase ( personally I didn't liked ktm's for long time).
Now I love that engine and it revs moreover it opened very new opportunities to explore.
Bought my 1st bike Duke 200 after riding a scooter for around 4 years.
One thing that I would like to express that I rode my bike 20k km within two years but still today whenever I go for a long ride at the weekends, I always learn something new from the bike about myself or the bike itself and it never fails to put a smile on my face and stare back at the bike parked at the end of the day.
Sounds like you got a very good bike there @arunashughosh6620. After four years, getting that feel couldn't mean anything else.
Dear Shumi Sir,
I got my first job 2 years ago and I saved up most of my salary to buy my bike. 1 year ago I bought my first bike i.e., the RE Himalayan 411
My first impressions when I rode the test bike in centre made me fall in love with it. Another motorcycle which I liked a lot was KTM Duke 390 which scared me with its power.
Its been an year now with my Maeve( I call my bike that) and I am just enjoying riding every second the motorcycle is subtle and considerate in its powerband delivery. The moment I feel its out of control I take a step back and ride it smoothly just like a 125cc bike. When I gain enough confidence I open throttle.
In this journey, I have had second thoughts like had I bought a naked sport or Track biased Machine like duke 250 or 390 would it be much more enjoyable?
The moment I watched your powerdrift video of you explaining how to extract entire capabilities of the machine my thoughts have just vanished. I wish my guru (that's you) to keep guiding us about right things to do as a rider/driver.
Thank's a lot❤❤❤
Thank you for joining us @adarshs243!
8 years after riding my Suzuki Gixxer 155, it’s an experience worth having. This podcast is such a good advice for new comers, cheers guys
That’s an excellent motorcycle! Thank you!
For Reasonable gears, here are my recommendations
Solace Thrift Riding jacket - Under 5000.
Solace Ion mesh riding pant - Under 7000.
Raida Airwave/Viaterra Holeshot gloves - Under 3500.
Royal Enfield Platoon Riding boots/Raida boots -4000-6000.
✨✨My first bike exp: My dad had an old Kawasaki Boxer in Arunachal, back when I grew up, loved that thing.....FF>>... Got a secondhand Apache RR 180 (no abs) for 40k - 2nd year college 2014 - I didn't know how to ride.... a friend taught me....rode it till 2018... crashed it thrice (one major, broke wrist)
.....got back to riding on 2023, my previous exp overall was good, but I wanted more safe stable exp this time....and I am 5.5 so wanted a shorter bike. was biased towards enfields and hence got the Hunter Rebel Blue
......Loving this bike so far...its a nifty lil powerful tactical feeling machine
....Love the handling & suspension, its hard but lets me feel the road
.....I liked going fast, but not too much, since I have been burnt before 😂...got good riding gears....and have been going out on weekend rides
..... I feel like I could take it to a track now ...learn more about safely leaning, trail braking n all!!
✨ good episode, as always....I like how you guys are about more big picture in this episode, like shaping the Indian youth to be more responsible riders, in general as well.
✨ Also that moment when Shumi sir said following the steps one could look forward to 30 35 years of super riding with all the XP gained over 9 years . ...🔥🔥
But it made me sad.....could you guys also comment from a perspective of @Kartikeykhatri. How is one supposed to adjust the plan.....
I already have a Hunter 350 (got aug 2023), might get the new Himalayan later this year.....
I kinda found out that I am a tourer.... I actually would be ok touring on the alloyed GTs as well...... should I give it more time?...
Another great video sir. My first motorcycle is honda sp 160. Which i buy january 2024. And before that i dont know how to ride a bike. I ride a cycle before. But seeing your old video (powerdrive) i learn a lot. And i am still learning. But now i can ride with my family 300km long ride with some stop along the way. And i rode more than 3200 km in this bike. Thank you BOTH OF YOU to teach me how to ride. 😊🙏
Hullo KM! Thank you for letting us know! 🙏🏾
Had wanted an mt15 ever since I first saw it. Was finally able to have it, been riding it for three months now. Every commute to work now is the best part of the day.
So true , i wanted to buy a twin exhaust bike, saved the money for bike , hoping that when i see it i will know, saw a Royal Enfield interceptor of the bygone era in hometown(Chennai 😎) this happened in 2018 ...now bought the new one . To be fair i will never compromise on it for anything.
I was already in love with this channel but now I’m more in Love with this channel 😭😭😭
And we're more thankful for that @RAJ-kz2td!
@@motorinc 🛐🛐🛐🛐
damn true always go step by step, 1st was active then spelndor than passion pro to classic 350 and since last month shotgun 650 finally a 46 bhp, damn I'm enjoying it more than super meteor super fun in city and highway 130 easy cruise , planning to take it to ladakh after 2 months. removed rear seat ,footpeg,saree guard and everything enjoyed it. going for 1st service tomorrow and doing the double seat now for new experience.
I whole heartedly agree that with bikes, emotions reign over logic. My first bike is Apache 200 RTR (2017) which I still use. And the main 2 reasons for me to choose the Apache was the exhaust note and handling which both translate into fun and happiness. Right now the only reason for me to get a new bike would be to look for an upgrade.
First bike with scholarship money - used Honda unicorn 2005 model.. loved it and did a lot of touring and clocked many kms in it
Next bike with partial salary - Used BS 4 Suzuki Gixxer 155. Loved the engine and it's performance and waiting for an upgrade. But as said, with my own money and thats definitely waiting for a BHP wise upgrade. Heartly ready for the Adventure 390 but mind wise wanting for a dominar 400. Lots running in mind for an upgrade.
I've been following this duo from 2016 when i started long distance biking and its such a sync. Came to know about riding gears back in the day and now touring with the Gixxer supported with almost all required riding gears and counting. Loved the discussion and this will be useful the day I get that actual first new bike.
Started my biking journey on my dad’s 2010 passion pro and couldn’t wait to get my hands on my new bike. One and half years later got the Hunter 350 and have been happier since then. Sometimes there is fomo with regards to top end power but the bike never disappoints with the thrill. And as u said it’s always fun to start low and one should start low as there is a lot to learn specially to handle the weight of the bike and controlling the bikes power. After almost 1 and half years riding the hunter I still do make mistakes and that’s the fun part about riding that there is always something to learn…
When I had planned to buy my first ever two wheeler, my dad refused to buy me a two wheeler which was a TVS Jupiter. He was like, if you want to buy a two wheeler buy it with your own money so that you know the value of the purchase. So waited for another 6months & bought an NTorq with my own earnings & my dad was the happiest person, he was actually more happy than myself though he didn't show it in his behavior, he was happy that earned that vehicle rather than being handed down!!😊😊
I bought my first-ever bike in April as a birthday gift for my 30th birthday. Initially, I went to get an ADV 390, but I ended up coming home with a Vitpilen 250 instead. Having driven a Baleno for the past 7 years, I didn’t have much experience with motorcycles or how they should be ridden. However, what Shumi said about the clutch and gears was spot on. I quickly became familiar with my Vitpilen because I understood the relationship between the engine, gears, and clutch from driving a car. I'm enjoying riding this bike, even though my office commute is just 4 km in total-a distance that could easily be managed by a scooter. I wasn't expecting the Vitpilen to be this good, but it has already raised the bar of my riding experience.
Congratulations! All the best PV!
My first ever two-wheeler was my mom's Activa, and I have been riding it for the past 5 years. Just this month, I bought a Hunter 350 in Dapper Gray. I am so happy, but coming from a scooty, the clutch engagement zone was a bit tricky. The bike would stop in the middle of the road in heavy traffic, and I had to find the neutral and start it again. But now it’s manageable.
I got the Honda Hornet 160R back in 2017 and the basis for that was nothing i had never ridden it before in my life i just looked at it i was like this is what I wanted and my father was even willing to get me the Honda CBR 250, but my heart was set on the Hornet and i have never been more satisfied as a customer because that thing has had 0 issues in my 7 years of riding it and i have learnt so much. So if you're someone looking for your first bike then go with what your heart tells you (if your budget or parents allow you to). You'll have a fantastic experience regardless of the manufacturer because as shumi said it's really difficult to have a lemon bike these days.