Short riders + Tall Motorcycles = Not a big deal! | Episode 31 | The PowerDrift Podcast

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
  • Tall motorcycles may look scary, especially if you are short. But it's only a mental barrier that you need to overcome. Riding a tall motorcycle is just a skill you need to unlock. All you have to do is retune your brain and open yourself to acquiring the skillset. Shumi explains how you can do that in this PowerDrift Podcast.
    #PowerDrift
    Join the 2 Million strong #PDArmy : bit.ly/PDARMY
    Listen to all our podcasts on your favourite streaming platforms: anchor.fm/powe...
    Merch Drop : HTTP://www.powerdrift....
    Stay updated with News, Behind the Scenes here : / powerdrift
    Find us on Facebook: / powerdriftofficial
    Follow us on Twitter for Launch updates & more : / powerdrift

Комментарии • 303

  • @powerdriftofficial
    @powerdriftofficial  2 года назад +43

    Hey #PDArmy, we hope this podcast helps you or your friends ride a tall motorcycle! Do share any stories you have of riding tall motorcycles.
    Also, let us know below what our next podcast should be on.

    • @amritsahu7388
      @amritsahu7388 2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much PowerDrift for creating this video, especially Shumi! I have been trying to explain this exact thing to my girlfriend and I have succeded to an extent where she is ready to get on a two wheeler and make it crawl at speeds under 30kmph with me as a pillion. But this video will definitely push her further due to the flawless explanation and facts mentioned. Keep creating such videos! ❤

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +2

      @@amritsahu7388 awesome! Best of luck to her!

    • @magicmania9186
      @magicmania9186 2 года назад +2

      Awesome stuff..thanks...

    • @avijugati
      @avijugati 2 года назад

      I’m 5.4, I rode cb 350 rs n I felt it very comfortable, bit of instability in sharp turns n traffic, u think I should go for it, N will the bike suits me? I’m planning to buy it, please help me out

    • @avijugati
      @avijugati 2 года назад

      @shumar

  • @mosesphilip23
    @mosesphilip23 2 года назад +100

    i am 5'3 .. as shumi said correctly it's more phycological than biological...i rode 800mm plus motorcycles without much difficulty...the only problem is how people make fun of you even if you are capable of riding the tall motorcycles

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +22

      People will be people. You can, however, just ignore them.

    • @sudhakarrao5362
      @sudhakarrao5362 2 года назад +5

      You are doing great.
      Enjoy your riding.
      All the best .

    • @mosesphilip23
      @mosesphilip23 2 года назад +3

      @@shu_mar thank you Shumi ..yes it's hard to change the world ...but everything goes away when I am on a motorcycle

    • @mosesphilip23
      @mosesphilip23 2 года назад +1

      @@sudhakarrao5362 thank you Sudhakar 👍👍👍

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +8

      @@mosesphilip23 We don’t have to change the world. We just have to better ourselves. That’s all it takes.

  • @revzzrider
    @revzzrider 2 года назад +32

    I learnt motorcycle riding when I was in class 4 & 12years old only and both my feets were like 4~5 inches above ground when seated. LOST MY FEAR OF SEAT HEIGHT when I started riding!!
    Thanks to my Dad.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +2

      Oooh yeah! Early start FTW!

  • @diku6
    @diku6 2 года назад +39

    So many times when I am about to start the PD podcast by Shumi. I hit the 👍🏻 button prior to viewing the video!! It’s worth that after the watch. 🤣🤟🏻

  • @anuedassery6082
    @anuedassery6082 2 года назад +34

    Nice podcast Shumi. Given that I am 5'3" tall and ride a KTM Adv with an 855 mm seat height, I would say that seat height is not an issue for me. There are some challenges that come with riding with a pillion, but they are not insurmountable.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +7

      Nothing is insurmountable if we’re willing to put in the effort Anu

    • @Bhatakti_Hawas
      @Bhatakti_Hawas 2 года назад +5

      Damn. U r my inspiration

    • @Sol-cf9ko
      @Sol-cf9ko 8 месяцев назад

      This is reassuring

  • @prathickramesh1
    @prathickramesh1 2 года назад +39

    This podcast was an important one..because I had gone through the whole bike is too tall thing before i got my impulse. But that bike made me fall in love with adv riding and i researched about short riders on tall bikes and now have the confidence to give any bike a go.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +3

      Yeah yeah yeah!

  • @SunsetsandThingpuiSenhang
    @SunsetsandThingpuiSenhang 2 года назад +18

    Thanks for this PD, us not so tall people needed this. The mental reinforcement. 🤘😎

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +3

      No worries! Ride on!

  • @Varun_Vidyalink
    @Varun_Vidyalink 2 года назад +11

    Amazing topic shumi. The best example is bullu biker, bullu patnaik who is 5.3 and rides Honda Africa twin.

  • @Shreejansurya98
    @Shreejansurya98 2 года назад +3

    3:18 But one serious Note 😅
    5.1 and Riding bike with 900mm seat Height, He can't even Tip Toe 🤐

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Can. Has to slide off the seat a bit to get it done. Lots of short riders do this regularly on MX bikes.

  • @kaushikdas734
    @kaushikdas734 2 года назад +8

    Can you please show us a video too for a short rider doing off roading. Suppose uphill climb , without falling. That will be much help. I am 5.5 and I am just holding myself from 390 Adventure.

    • @powerdriftofficial
      @powerdriftofficial  2 года назад +10

      Something like the Great Trail Adventures would be of great help! They teach how to ride off-road. Or even KTM has weekend workshops!

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +7

      Who ever said you will not fall? Falling is an essential part of riding. Especially off-road!

    • @akaxe77
      @akaxe77 2 года назад +2

      @kaushik Das: Google Jocelyn Snow BMW GS/A (5’1”, BMW trainer). Lots of other videos too including one from Bret Tkacs IIRC.
      Lots of good quality trainers all over - off hand: KA (Ouseph Chacko); MH (Adib / Kamran / TGI); up north (XPlorEarth). Many others too. Do google and check as per convenience. Ditch the fear of falling while off roading. Dropping an ADV is fine and part of the fun (picking it back up its own technique too).
      Good luck, safe riding!

    • @kaushikdas734
      @kaushikdas734 2 года назад

      Thanks a lot. That's a kind of fear that's always in mind. But , I will try with all the tips and try to learn more and more to learn all the skills.

  • @prorider4992
    @prorider4992 2 года назад +2

    What about heavy 250 300 kg bikes?
    Is it manageable?

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      It’s not a backpack bro. Of course you can! Google and see!

    • @prorider4992
      @prorider4992 2 года назад +1

      @@shu_mar haha! I was talking about parking space manoeuvre and reverse on slopes and all using legs 🦵

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      @@prorider4992 same answer

    • @prorider4992
      @prorider4992 2 года назад

      @@shu_mar yes sir
      Got some videos 🙏🏻

  • @mosesngente2653
    @mosesngente2653 2 года назад +1

    Hello my fellow hobbits, you guys are talking about 900mm and here, i rode 810mm with only one foot down and that too with tip toe. You guys are still average.. I have struggled a lot!

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Hahahahahaha!

  • @akashsinghal5724
    @akashsinghal5724 2 года назад +1

    I want to share this video to my short friend. But he doesn't know English. So i am sharing "how to learn English" video to him 😀

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Ahahahaha!

  • @mumbaitourbuddiesmtb1277
    @mumbaitourbuddiesmtb1277 2 года назад +2

    I wish to buy a bike, but my friends told me your height is 5.2 and you cant handle it. they told me you drive shooty. just beocuse of them lost confidence. but in the future, I also buy a bike.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Best of luck!

  • @princenp12
    @princenp12 2 года назад +1

    Came for a fix; going to study hard. Better than Maheshwari guy

  • @Krom1hell
    @Krom1hell 2 года назад +7

    I'm still scared of ADV bikes. Having a blown ankle from a gunshot, I already use adv boots on nakeds and sport bikes for stability. But I almost manage a completely lowered Africa Twin and a Versys 1000.
    Where there's a will, there is a way. With time and practice and enough determination, one can improve and get better at it.
    I have a friend that is 20-30 cm smaller and he's riding an Africa Twin that is not lowered, but it's funny and wicked how he stops and starts.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +3

      Yeah! Exactly! Mind over (small) matter!

  • @athulmohan1963
    @athulmohan1963 2 года назад +3

    Video on throttle control pls....

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      It's already there! See "Most important skill" on PDYT

    • @powerdriftofficial
      @powerdriftofficial  2 года назад +1

      Neat idea!

    • @athulmohan1963
      @athulmohan1963 2 года назад +1

      @@shu_mar i thought that was primarily about the look where you want to go concept. I've seen bits about throttle handling in our other videos as well, type of grip, uses of quick throttle etc. But do you think it's worthy of its own video?

  • @karthikm7063
    @karthikm7063 2 года назад +2

    I am 5.4 my daily bike is a 220f never had any height related issue with that bike. But when I go off road with a pillion if his weight is more than mine i find it very difficult to control bike. My weight is 64kg. Any trick to solve this issue ?.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Same principles but now you’re carrying more weight. But remember that off-road with a pillion is a marginal use case which means you’ll have to use these ideas and your logic to find solutions for yourself

    • @tajangnenker9335
      @tajangnenker9335 2 года назад +1

      Unfortunately there's no solution for this.

  • @justontime1026
    @justontime1026 2 года назад +17

    i'm 5'6" i have xpulse 4v and i love riding it coz of that i dropped my bike on v turns in mountains 4-5 times still i love riding it and try to ride it in proper way

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +12

      Yes! The thing to think about is why you dropped it. It’ll usually have nothing to do with your height and all to do with where your eyes were

    • @justontime1026
      @justontime1026 2 года назад +2

      @@shu_mar yes that too but sometimes in turns my legs don't reach to grnd coz in mountains one side has slopes so if we stop in turn and in that side slope is there i don't know how to handle it , still tryin to learn there

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +2

      @@justontime1026 why should your feet need to reach the ground in a turn at all? THAT’s the key.

    • @justontime1026
      @justontime1026 2 года назад +2

      ​@@shu_mar 😅, in past i stalled my bike in turn then it happened that's why this ques

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +6

      @@justontime1026 So we need more skill, not more legs no? 😎

  • @avijugati
    @avijugati 2 года назад +2

    @shumar I’m 5.4, I rode the Honda cb 350rs other day, it’s very handy n I liked the road grip, I felt bit unstable in sharp turns n traffic places. Should I go for it? Will the bike suits me?

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Are you sure the unstable is coming from the motorcycle? Or your skill?

    • @arv1ndgr
      @arv1ndgr 2 года назад +2

      I'm 5'3" 164cms and I have CB350 n clocked 15000kms. Did all sort of terrains so far. In mud trials have dropped it but no big deal

    • @arv1ndgr
      @arv1ndgr 2 года назад +1

      Sharp turn/traffic absolutely no problem

    • @avijugati
      @avijugati 2 года назад

      Thanks a lot guys, I will go for it then

    • @prasadchavan8313
      @prasadchavan8313 2 года назад

      @@arv1ndgr 164 cm is 5'4" mate

  • @sohebrehman5967
    @sohebrehman5967 2 года назад +2

    You should start a Garage......

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Why? There’s so many good ones!

  • @TsheringDhandup
    @TsheringDhandup 2 года назад +7

    That instilled a lot of motivation! It's so irritating when a bike which you would love to ride has a 800mm+ saddle height, i wish there are shoes with 30mm thick soles :P
    lots of love!

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Why stop at 30mm?

    • @abhayrohit
      @abhayrohit 2 года назад

      can always go for a thinner seat, Kawasaki even has thinner seats for most of their bikes

    • @TsheringDhandup
      @TsheringDhandup 2 года назад

      @@abhayrohit yup ! I’m so tiny 🥲

  • @silwaarakharao4039
    @silwaarakharao4039 2 года назад +1

    Emergency situation me break laganepar pair gadana hi padta hai sir.... And one more thing parking se heavy weight bikes bahar nikalne k liye pairo se dhakka Dena padta hai....tab bhi possible nahi hain.... again according to you sir you have to slow down the bike and then touch the foot according to direction you choose.... But ekbar bike ka pura weight ek hi pair par aa jae na to muscle strech and worst thing bone break ho sakta hai....maine bohhot bar KTM par try Kiya ... Chalai bhi ...but result scratches and injuries.....Mera Bhai 5.11" hai and me 5.5 ....nahi hota hai sir....

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      This isn’t true. Sirf aur practice chahiye. Mera pair kaafi bar gaadi ruk jaane ke bad neeche aata hai. Aur jab hamein badi/bhari gaadi parking ke andar Le jaani hoti hai to parking ke logic hota hai “bahar kaise niklegi”

  • @newaronwheels9602
    @newaronwheels9602 2 года назад +1

    If you can ride a Vitpilen you can ride anything

  • @swastikaryamusic
    @swastikaryamusic 2 года назад +6

    Thankyou so much this was much needed. My height is 5'4 and i always feared riding a 800mm plus bike.
    This video makes me believe that i can✨.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      You can!

    • @lilith5063
      @lilith5063 6 месяцев назад

      Hey Im 5.1/5.2 feet tall and i fall in love with a 895mm seat height motorcycle… its 20 cm difference when I stand on my full foot... much more then yours, what you think

  • @acerider2899
    @acerider2899 2 года назад +1

    dani pedrosa analogy is so wrong as he used to ride that honda gp bike on circuit and not on normal streets with maybe a pillion....i am 5 ft 6" guy(riding for 22 years) and we south east asians normally use one bike for all purposes....so when we try any taller bike greater than 820mm(with reference to my height) seat height or higher then we face a lot of problems while stopping on traffic, with pillion rider on our back we really have to be careful not to lose our balance, and we know the roads are not always smooth tarmac .Specially on muddy slippery off roads on monsoon the problem increases exponentially and on top of that if there is a pillion then it only gets worse.i dont have to explain more because we all have felt this problem .yes it wont be a problem if you have multiple bikes and you could take one of your 900mm seat height light weight off roader for some trail riding or some high performance naked/supersport/dual sports for some single ride to some location with friends.But it wont be such a easy thing if you have only one bike which your use for all purposes....

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      As you wish. Please don’t ride tall bikes.

    • @akaxe77
      @akaxe77 2 года назад

      @Ace Rider: Same one foot principle can still be applied. Try using the side stand more often maybe for ease / comfort, including for when your pillion mounts and dismounts or even at signals. It may be another process but if its an enabler to riding the bike you want, with a pillion, it may be worth it. I’m 5’4” riding a stock (no height reduction mods) Tiger 800, so speaking from personal experience.
      Mindfulness when coming to a pause / halt towards road slants, road surface etc also becomes muscle memory over time.
      Good luck!
      Ameya

  • @ameeshjkeditz9400
    @ameeshjkeditz9400 2 года назад +3

    Yes you are right its all about the mind. If you have the mind set then you can ride any tall bike that you want . A matter of facts I am short Rider and I'm ride my 250 . "It's not the height,it's mindset ".keep riding.. ❤

  • @sagarparmar1500
    @sagarparmar1500 2 года назад +4

    I'm 5.4 and riding Interceptor with curb weight 202 kg with fuel approx 208.
    It was difficult at start but you can always learn and yeah falling is always part of life and that's how you learn something.

  • @sanghaviraj01
    @sanghaviraj01 2 года назад +2

    It just happened to me, when i brought my new gt650, bringing my bike out of my parking which a very very narrow lane ,i mis calculated the ground depth as i my mind was still thinking it an activa, had a terrible fall, but nothing serious ,n instead of giving up i calculated the exact curve to turn n bingo

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      That’s it!

  • @pradhyudh
    @pradhyudh 2 года назад +2

    This video is worth sharing,my brother is 4.11 ,he doesn't ride bikes ,he only rides scooters ,maybe he will change his mind after watching this video

  • @punterash
    @punterash 2 года назад +7

    It’s interesting how when you decide to do something that your mind has been thinking is too difficult.. the universe lines up the right content on every platform that you visit. I have been thinking about making a career change for quite some time but never got around to do it because, as Shumi puts it, giving up is the easiest option. Thanks for the timely wisdom.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      No worries! Best of luck!

  • @porkoholic
    @porkoholic 2 года назад +1

    Guys watch Meg's braap on youtube...
    Shes a short rider on a tall bike but the things she does on the bike are crazy

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      I’m shocked that people still think they’re too short. The # of short people doing crazy things with bike on the Net is insane!

  • @Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin
    @Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin 2 года назад +1

    I have heard this Dani Pedrosa story before from you. Which video was that?

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      I don’t think it was a video story

  • @alankarkhare12
    @alankarkhare12 2 года назад +2

    Questions -
    1. Can a short rider complete a Ladakh trip on a taller motorcycle?
    2. What will be the challenges in above trip?

    • @arv1ndgr
      @arv1ndgr 2 года назад

      2. Only challenge to be ready to drop and pick your Motorcycle..

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +2

      Just go. Stop worrying!

  • @AbdullahAlMamun99199
    @AbdullahAlMamun99199 2 года назад +2

    This concept simply doesn't work when you ride motorcycle daily for commute in the world's most congested city "Dhaka". 80% time I am sitting in bumper to bumper traffic jam and 20% time I am actually riding. You can definitely ride a tall motorcycle if you want with practice (I did it myself) but should you? When there are lots of options available in the market. Riding should an enjoyable experience not a struggle. You should decide yourself based on what kind of riding you do most and decide your suitable motorcycle based on that.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +4

      My point wasn’t why should you. It was simply that you can if you want to 😁

    • @AbdullahAlMamun99199
      @AbdullahAlMamun99199 2 года назад +1

      @@shu_mar Bhai, I totally agree on your point that you shouldn't limit your mindset if you wanna improve. BTW I thoroughly enjoy all of your podcast, keep those wonderful works coming.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +2

      @@AbdullahAlMamun99199 Thank you very much!

  • @onkargadale
    @onkargadale 2 года назад +4

    This is perfect to my friend bcz she always tells me this scooter is not for me that scooter is very tall, I tried to explain same thing with bicycle 🚲 example still she is kind of scare, now I think this video will help her..... Thanks shumi.
    And about the video people think to handle bike they need to touch both feet from the bike but actually this is not the case you just need to give small support that will be done by single leg easily right

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Best of luck friend! I hope you get over it and ride more!

  • @prosenjit11234
    @prosenjit11234 2 года назад +1

    Hello
    This is Prasenjit from kolkata.
    Your podcasts are very good for knowledge purpose. Can you please tell me following questions --
    1. What are the good tyres for Royal Enfield Himalayan.
    2. What is the best battery for REH .
    Thanks
    Regards
    Prasenjit.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Exide generally makes the longest lasting batteries. But 2 years is the life of the lead-acid battery. Anything over is a bonus.
      I’d get Apollo ActiGrips. They’re terrific

    • @prosenjit11234
      @prosenjit11234 2 года назад +2

      @@shu_mar excellent... Thank you very much for your prompt response 😎😎😎😎

  • @pranav.c8672
    @pranav.c8672 2 года назад +1

    Nice

  • @gopalbhawal
    @gopalbhawal 2 года назад +1

    Now I am ready to ride a Rocket..

  • @Ridewithunicorn
    @Ridewithunicorn 2 года назад +1

    excellent iam short rider 5.6 your speech is great inspiration shumi bro

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Cheers! Glad it helps!

  • @Aryan-eq6ou
    @Aryan-eq6ou 2 года назад +2

    Am 6'3 will meteor 350 be more comfortable for me or cb350 rs

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +2

      Ride and see for yourself bro. Personal fitment is hard to decide for people because your structure, preferences and physical fitness plus expectations all vary. Best way to do this would be to take test rides. Ideally back to back

  • @microrao
    @microrao 2 года назад +1

    I'm 5'7" and own an Xpulse2004v. Riding is an excellent experience but a huge problem when still. Unless your feet, at least one foot, are in complete contact with the ground, not just the tiptoes, you will have huge difficulty in controlling the heavy motorcycle. On uneven/irregular/slippery surfaces, you will eventually slip/trip and fall...along with the motorcycle. No matter what your mind says, if the physics of your body doesn't support, you mostly can't do it.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      This isn’t true. You only tiptoe if you’re single foot technique doesn’t add you sliding off the seat a bit.

  • @alzig2061
    @alzig2061 2 года назад +2

    One can somehow manage to get past the mental block & manage everyday Indian bumper to bumper conditions.
    The issue arises when really wants to use an adv for its intended purpose and go off road, where you don't get to choose which side to put a leg down due to the terrain sometimes. Two footing (ok, toe reaching) becomes important in key circumstances.
    Test ride extensively before you buy, my short brothers.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +2

      And accept that you will fall. You will hurt. You will get up. And you will continue.

  • @927yogi1
    @927yogi1 2 года назад +1

    Great great great

  • @shu_mar
    @shu_mar 2 года назад +4

    17th. Also First.

  • @vineet4107
    @vineet4107 2 года назад +2

    Iam 5'4 and I ride a Husqvarna svartpilen and it's my first motorcycle. Initially I found it difficult but as I spent more time with my motorcycle it was no longer a problem to me!

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Exactly!

    • @mohamedhamees1174
      @mohamedhamees1174 2 года назад +1

      Can you share the Experience of the Bike ?! How does it feel..

  • @madhurrawat1376
    @madhurrawat1376 2 года назад +1

    Try taking tall motorcycle to water crossings on the Gramphoo - Chandrataal (Spiti) Stretch.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      It’s only a problem if you haven’t accepted that eventually you *must* fall off a bike

  • @antrikshkumar9209
    @antrikshkumar9209 2 года назад +1

    Ted talks by Shumi...😊

  • @saranjitsinghbedi1964
    @saranjitsinghbedi1964 2 года назад +1

    You are so interesting to listen to whatever is the subject. Great...

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @sixstringslove
    @sixstringslove 27 дней назад

    I am 5.7 and I found Triumph Scrambler 400X so beautiful that I bought it without thinking much about it's seat height. Once I started riding it then only I realise it's too tall and heavy. Now I have been questioning my decision of buying it and thinking I should probably have gone for Speed 400. I even wished If I could replace it with Speed 400.
    This video somewhere gave me some hope that I might get comfortable with such a beautiful bike with time.
    p.s. I have only one and half months of experience in motorcycling, I was riding Apatche 160 4V prior to this.

  • @Ahooobaka
    @Ahooobaka 2 года назад +2

    I am 5.4 feet tall and I use Xpulse as a daily commuting and for Sunday riding ,off roading kind of staff. I tiptoed only with my shoes. At first many of my friends told me to lower the rear shocker and also why didn't go for a jawa or a meteor. Still I tried and managed it very well till now.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Exactly!

  • @WoBoojeih9la5ahrooTh0ahah2me4e
    @WoBoojeih9la5ahrooTh0ahah2me4e 10 месяцев назад

    Ok, I get that with time anyone can learn & get comfortable with any motorcycle. For the sake of argument, let's assume I'm 5 ft 2' and I comfortable riding a pulsar. I want to try other motorcycles that are taller like ADVs (Himalayan, 390, V-Strom, etc.,). In order to learn I need access to those motorcycles. Unless I have a friend that owns one and is willing to let me try it out on a parking lot, this becomes a challenge. We can be confident, but we will make mistakes like dropping the bike on the pavement or dirt, which is part of the learning process. But, at the same time have to bear the damages caused (big or small), same goes with test riding from a showroom. I've genuinely had this fear when I wanted to test ride some 500+ cc ADVs, but had the question "what if I drop the bike and have to pay for the damages?". Because, I know that once I get the bike moving, I don't care if I'm riding 500 kg beast. I'm only worried about the stop & go traffic in the city that I'll be test riding through.
    tl;dr If I have a motorcycle that I can spare, I'm ready to drop it 100 times to learn what it takes to handle big bikes.
    How does one get over this fear?

  • @anirbanbiswangri-hr5eh
    @anirbanbiswangri-hr5eh Год назад

    Thank you thank you very much….. I had doubts about riding a tall motorcycle…. All my life I was in self doubt….. May b ppl around me always reminded me about the height factor….
    This video has indeed reignited my desire to be free on a highway…
    Finally I am FREE😇😇😇😇

  • @saheer198
    @saheer198 2 года назад +1

    This podcast was a waste of time

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      I’m sorry you felt that way

    • @saheer198
      @saheer198 2 года назад

      @@shu_mar i believe height matters when it comes to riding a motorcycle.
      It was when i lowered my bike that i truly enjoyed riding.

  • @anoopas3899
    @anoopas3899 2 года назад +4

    Thank you so much Power Drift ❤️

  • @KDTechverse
    @KDTechverse Год назад

    Tell me that this became a "Life changing video" for you I won't be surprised

  • @yogeshchugh1915
    @yogeshchugh1915 2 года назад +1

    One issue I have as a short rider is that I have to stretch my arms to reach the handle bars. I often get pain in my shoulders/back when doing long rides. I don't mind the seat height, but if I can just pull the handle bars closer, that would be great

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      So pull’em or replace them! Handlebars aren’t expensive by and large

    • @yogeshchugh1915
      @yogeshchugh1915 2 года назад

      @@shu_mar wait, is that an option? Will definitely try it out. My guess is that the clip-ons on NS200 will make it challenging but I will look out for options. Thanks Shumi

  • @sidkamble94
    @sidkamble94 4 месяца назад

    Being a 5'5ft guy and Xpulse 200 being my dream bike, I was extremely worried about my height being an issue as the Xpulse is a bit tall bike. I even had second thoughts about going for it but now after watching this video i will definitely not only learn it but also buy the bike and when I do, I will give and update in this comment. Thank you so much and God Bless You❤.

  • @raajesha1573
    @raajesha1573 2 года назад +1

    For those who think they are short and cannot ride tall motorcycles, please read about Richard J Flaherty. He was a 4 feet 9 inches tall officer in the US Army and was called the Giant Killer.

  • @pokharel_puru
    @pokharel_puru Год назад

    I am thinking about remote-long tours riders take on a bikes, imagine a situation where you are on technical trails by a river side or even worse cliffs or mountain roads, would you have confidence on a tall bike because you have trained yourself ?.... stop spreading misinformation about bike heights.... they really matter specially for tourers... instead of preaching training for taller bikes for all you should be categorizing the type of rides and proper heights needed....

  • @rajaakashkumar7099
    @rajaakashkumar7099 2 года назад +2

    please make video on how tall rider can be comfortable on long rides😀love your knowledge shumi

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +2

      Simple. You can change bars/pegs if needed. Most will be happy with a reshaped rear seat to give you more space. Done.

    • @crazyking.007
      @crazyking.007 8 месяцев назад

      Which is the best suitable bike for 6.3 guys for city or highway rides

  • @lilith5063
    @lilith5063 6 месяцев назад

    HELP. Im 5.1/5.2 feet tall and i fall in love with a 895mm seat height motorcycle… its 20 cm difference when I stand on my full foot. What yall think?

  • @nareshraju4411
    @nareshraju4411 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much really Helpful...

  • @yeluripati
    @yeluripati 2 года назад +1

    It is only perception of individuals. I own ktm 390 adventure and I am 5'6". Still be able to manage the bike with seat height of 855 mm very well. Happy riding guys.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Exactly!

  • @srj6967
    @srj6967 2 года назад +1

    Shumi , how can i join a riding academy? What are the things that i need to know before joining?

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      indimotard.com/two for details. My Instagram profile page has a highlight with a school Q&A. Still more details in Podcast Episode 1

  • @SirKart
    @SirKart 2 года назад +1

    Represent!

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Ahahahahahahah! Indeed! Chalta-firta example and all!

  • @rickykahlon8321
    @rickykahlon8321 2 года назад +1

    Shumi one humble request if you could make a video on old motorcycle riding and maintenance tips eg: old Rd 350, Enfield, Yezdi etc .

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      They’ve weak brakes usually. So go slower and anticipate earlier 😂

  • @afrozmohammad5982
    @afrozmohammad5982 2 года назад

    Should have watches couple of months ago....leaving himalayan and getti g meteor..still heart with himalayan😭

  • @Vallabha_Sayar
    @Vallabha_Sayar 2 года назад +2

    Looking back, my parents said no to every bike that looked "too big" for me when they actually meant I'm too short to handle a bike. Being 5'4 I was laughed out of a good number of showrooms or I was recommended to consider mopeds as an "easier option".
    I finally ended up owning a Gixxer SF and though I'm 25 and I feel like the last of my passion to own a bike I like is getting snuffed, such content always adds a little fuel to a dying fire :)
    I've always lived fearlessly, to the point where being 5'4 I've ridden tribs for 5 kms with a combined pillion weight of about 185 kgs.
    We're not useless people like the world thinks.
    Just keep your head focused on the road and keep riding!
    Thanks for such amazing content as always Shumi!

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Yeah! More power to you!

    • @saintofall3653
      @saintofall3653 2 года назад +1

      Hey man, think about this. Moto GP riders are usually shorter than usual. You are actually perfectly situated to ride sports bikes. On a track you would face far less drag than a taller rider.
      Buy the RC, or the Apache or something even better. Ride to your heart's content. People always say some thing, but it really doesn't matter in face of the enjoyment you might get. Do what you like. The world doesn't matter

  • @yugeshbhatia258
    @yugeshbhatia258 2 года назад +1

    Shumi it’s easier said than done. I am riding the bikes from last 25 years and tried all kind of bikes and in most of the terrains. But when you are stuck in a traffic jam all this knowledge and presence of mind is gone for a toss. I had tried Multi and rode it well on highways and on city roads but once you are stuck in a jam everything goes out of control. I had fall and being an experienced enough rider decided to change the bike and it’s always better to be safe than to experiment. But still you have explained it very well as you always do and hope this will inspire many riders with small stature. Thanks

  • @karthiksivakumar6368
    @karthiksivakumar6368 2 года назад +1

    This will help to opening my mind set for tall motorcycles

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Best of luck!

    • @karthiksivakumar6368
      @karthiksivakumar6368 2 года назад

      I am having Ducati scrambler icon but my mind changes into planning to buy BMW C400GT is good or bad

  • @praveens6173
    @praveens6173 Год назад

    This guy has touched my ego now😂😂 and I'm gonna really buy the xpulse rally edition

  • @satishsrinivasamurthy1023
    @satishsrinivasamurthy1023 2 года назад +1

    Hi Shumi, Very inspiring, It would greatly help if you could show some snippets/ pics/ videos to consolidate your point of view in all your podcasts, it would help a great deal.
    I have booked an ADV 250 and the seat height was always on my mind, but inputs like this gest the guys on the fence to go ahead and say " let's do this"
    Cheers

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Just google!

  • @AkiPB02
    @AkiPB02 2 года назад +1

    I'm 5.5 riding z800

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Yeah!

    • @AkiPB02
      @AkiPB02 2 года назад

      @@shu_mar and sir I'm your fan following you since 2010 you are big influence on my bike riding

  • @somenathgayen3177
    @somenathgayen3177 Год назад

    But how to manage the challenging turf when riding in the mountains where you need to put both the feet down

  • @yadukrishnanak3844
    @yadukrishnanak3844 4 месяца назад

    Tats one more reason to have my hopes on of owning a Himalayan 450...I'm 5'3

  • @amitbera6709
    @amitbera6709 2 года назад

    Hi,
    Really like your content. What do you think about keeway sr 125?

  • @sundar.r
    @sundar.r Год назад

    Im 5'5'' and riding 835mm huskies without worries...

  • @pvishnuprakash8466
    @pvishnuprakash8466 Год назад

    my height is 166cm and my weight is 78 kg gonna get dominar 400

  • @GauravBanchode
    @GauravBanchode 2 года назад +1

    Sir it was not only for about riding motorcycle but explaination was to go beyond and try our max very inspirational

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @dipravdeb2255
    @dipravdeb2255 2 года назад +1

    That was really helpful, I'm 5.5 and wondering whether to own the new classic 350.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Best of luck!

  • @shashankS-j9i
    @shashankS-j9i 25 дней назад

    Hi can you please help with how to handle heavier bikes

  • @saianirudhvishnubhatla9977
    @saianirudhvishnubhatla9977 2 года назад +1

    Thank you very much Shumi sir.

  • @krish_machinology
    @krish_machinology 2 года назад +1

    🙏 Thanks for this video...i am a 5'1"..and it motivates me...

  • @younghudugru
    @younghudugru 2 года назад +1

    Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @pranitarai100
    @pranitarai100 2 года назад

    DANI PEDROSA you have my respect 🙏

  • @nadkarni.create
    @nadkarni.create 2 года назад +1

    Even for tall riders this podcast is a must watch..
    shumi sir you are the best..your podcast help alot to remove that mental block that we have. I still remember your riding in rain and the only skill you need podcast. Both have made me a better rider today. I enjoy riding in rains now... Thank you sir all the knowledge that you give us through your podcast, simplified and through your insta stories.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Glad it helps! Thank you!

  • @avhizitbaruah6494
    @avhizitbaruah6494 2 года назад +1

    nicely done🤟

  • @rahulsawant8369
    @rahulsawant8369 2 года назад +1

    Oh my Gosh! It was an amazing video thanx alot frm the me and the community to PD & Shumi. That Dani Pedrosa example, Man! I won’t forget that ever an remember as an inspiration to not question our capabilities, thank you again Shumi & PD.

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Thanks Rahul!

  • @leninsdiary4415
    @leninsdiary4415 2 года назад +1

    2nd viewer😼

  • @suryateja2k11
    @suryateja2k11 2 года назад +1

    When it comes to entertainment this guy doesn't disappoint us while teaching us how to live in this beautiful motorcycling world. Thank you god for giving birth to such an amazing teacher.

  • @BBKMotoLove221
    @BBKMotoLove221 2 года назад

    the psychological barrier is when we stop the motorcycle. even dani will have mechanics or support staff when he hops onto or get down to hold the motorcycle because it doesn't have a stand. But again, if you don't try, you'll never ride a tall bike. once you crash, you'll learn how not to stop a motorcycle and eventually you'll learn the best technique with practice and this will help in build confidence.

  • @sumanchatterjee9771
    @sumanchatterjee9771 2 года назад +1

    The fear is in the mind.... Just go ride, fell down, get up, learn from mistake and over come the fear of your brain.... That's what shumi sir wanted to tell in this podcast.....shumi sir should start a motivational channel... One the most logical and rational guy I have ever heard 🖤🖤🖤

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much! Yes. Accepting that falling off is normal though not common is a HUGE unlock

    • @sumanchatterjee9771
      @sumanchatterjee9771 2 года назад +1

      @@shu_mar learning from u sir

  • @Aryan-eq6ou
    @Aryan-eq6ou 2 года назад +1

    Can you do one for tall riders also please

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Easiest ever! Just figure out if your knees fit or not. If they don't, shave the rear seat. Nothing else to it

  • @KDTechverse
    @KDTechverse Год назад

    Great video ! ❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @virgilwylie2186
    @virgilwylie2186 2 года назад

    Many people drag their feet while riding, which makes the bike fall coz of unbalance! To get the last fraction precision it’s a thing for people who ride more often! New riders still shouldn’t go for high seat bikes right away! Start with low seat where atleast both feet tip toes at same time.

  • @SanKiranKReddy
    @SanKiranKReddy 2 года назад +1

    You are myth buster of motorcycling world !👍👍👍👌👌 this episode also classified as motivational and inspirational one for lots of folks thinking about their ability to perform due limitations !!! Great 👍 thanks Shumi 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @vishalanthwal2307
    @vishalanthwal2307 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this episode .. i was waiting for it for so long

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @kaushiksn1207
    @kaushiksn1207 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for all the encouragement and practical tips shumi sir 👍 I was in this mindset that i will not be able to ride KTM bikes because of my height. Now will definitely consider tall bikes and will surely go for one 😊👍

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Best of luck!

  • @vikramwadhwani6174
    @vikramwadhwani6174 2 года назад +1

    Brilliance par none Shumi 🙏👍 you are truly the rockstar of Indian motorcycling 🤘

    • @shu_mar
      @shu_mar 2 года назад

      Thank you very much!