It's a long episode, three times the normal size, so we've broken the chapters into "questions" and "answers". Do feel free to skip ahead if you like. And we do have questions for you at the end (in the last chapter). We would like to hear from you! Thank you so much for watching! We're super thrilled you all have enjoyed ThisConnect so much! We hope to see you on Season 2, very soon! All episodes? RUclips: bit.ly/ThisConnect_yt All platforms? linktr.ee/motorInc.official
I still think you should have some other platform like discord etc (ie forum) for community members to discuss amongst themselves I do know it’s extra work and will probably will dilute your attention for youtube comments and other social media platforms but it’s very difficult to see all comments in one place which is my main gripe Of course we and also you want to interact with us directly but as the channel grows its practically impossible for you to do that going forward…. For eg the question and answer involving r3 I read almost all comments under that episode and got confirmed that I’m not going insane thinking why Yamaha is doing things Also RUclips comments with subsection makes it cumbersome going in and out of every comment and pressing read replies (at least on mobile… you would have better numbers regarding %of mobile users ) I’m not saying immediately but please think about it in the coming months 😅
I think the episode about small cars/bikes was the peak. For most of the guys out here it's been an evolution of sorts with their vehicle upgrade. That first vehicle will always be special because that's what taught you the most and made you fall in love with the touring bit or with automobiles in general. That made this community feel inclusive
@@motorinc umm for the upcoming season you guys could have a subscriber section where you could physically invite one of your subscriber. That would be fun
It's like having Messi and Ronaldo of automotive industry playing side by side. I hope this never stops and Motorinc goes to achieve greatest of heights ❤
This channel has been such a change from traditional Indian automotive journalism where u can usually tell even before you click on a video as to what you can expect to hear at what part of the video. Every episode of this podcast has been a treasure trove of information and showcases pure passion for automobiles and reflects the tremendous amount of experience between the two. I've suggested a lot of my friends who weren't into automobiles to watch this podcast to understand why people like me are soo crazy and passionate about these machines. Hell, i made my parents watch the episodes during dinners. Instead of some old movie on repeat. They now have new found respect for both karthikeya, shumi and myself too. And a fun fact. My parents have been asking my younger brother who is in school to listen to the podcast for not just the content but also the language and good vocabulary that is being used by the two of you.. its not complicated to understand but clean and fun but something that even the young ones can comprehend. My compliments on this as well.. Answering the question that you had for the viewers. I don't have a specific favourite episode. But the discussions on tyres were eye opening. I also own a set of TVS protorq extremes on my Vitpilen after shumi's recommendations and it's been a blast. Had ridden down to the kolli hills and dhanushkodi last week (cus i needed a break😂) and those roads, especially the 70 beautiful hairpins taught me what an experience good tyres can offer. The process of acquiring the dream machine was also something i was able to resonate with a lot. When the discussions lead to the both sharing their experiences originating from the backgrounds you guys were from to living the dream now by working hard for it. That makes me aspire and work hard for my passion as well. Unfortunately I do not have a least favourite episode since i feel like there's always good content from your end. I feel it's just based on how interested the listener is about the topic being discussed. I honestly can't wait for the new season to come out. Waiting for more awesome and eye opening content. Until then God speed.
Ashwin, this is the best thing we've read all day! Please say hello to your parents from all of us at MotorInc. And hi to the younger brother as well! Watching our podcast over dinner is insane! It means we are doing something very, very right... and we can't thank you enough!
@@motorinc indeed. My family would be more than happy to see the comment from you guys. I also forgot to appreciate the team for taking the time to respond to each and every comment. Unlike many other channels it truly makes it feel interactive. And not to forget. Good quality content will never go un appreciated.
I don’t think I can call myself an enthusiast. I just like to drive. I bought a new car last week and the days leading up to the purchase I saw some car content on RUclips. I accidentally got on to one of your podcasts and I think I ended up watching most of the season. So many things you guys spoke about like “having a conversation with your machine” resonated so strongly with me. Hearing you guys reminds me of those few teachers in school or college who open up your eyes to the beauty of what can be a seemingly boring subject (it was history for me. Now I consume historic content heavily). Now it’s cars and bikes for me courtesy motor inc. Also I’m a film and tvc editor by profession. I must say I really love how your videos are produced. So so good! Looking forward to the next season.
Thanks Utsav! We always say that we want you (and people like you) to have a better experience of your machines. You don't have to be an enthusiast to start... but if you become one in the process? Bonus! As someone from the craft, we love that you love our videos! Thank you!
My favourite of all ThisConnect episodes was definitely the Cars and Bikes that changed the game episode, also the one about Speed. It gave me so much insight.
The starting 6 minutes got back so many bad memories of me crashing without an helmet. I had two head injuries and I have been lucky to not have any serious repercussions but I have been very careful ever since. I believe because of you guys and channels like zigwheels and powerdrift I have now realized what I did wrong as part of my every day commuting. I have learned a lot from your videos and I hope you guys continue to do that and educate the rest of the common folk. I have also started actively educating my 4 year old while he is in the car with me or riding his cycle as to how we should be riding our vehicles which people did not use to do when we were younger. Thanks again guys and I hope to see you in the second season soon.
Excellent strategy Sushant for your son! Well played! Season 02: please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
Irony is people who are screaming about a car has low safety rating and buying a 5 star safety car, are the same people who are not wearing helmets on their 2 wheelers.
Listening to both of you talk motorcycles and cars is an absolute pleasure. I usually listen to y’all on my earphones while working, traveling, etc. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve got weird glares from those around me just because I was nodding my head in agreement with something one of you said, or holding in my laughter! This series is pure gold. Looking forward to the next one.
Yesterday I visited one of Triumph showroom to take test ride of Speed 400, it was rush as it was weekend, I filled form submitted my driving license and waited around 1 hour for my turn. I thought let us utilise my time to watch other models of Triumph, but when I observed a behaviour which I heard multiple times for special treatment to cheap versions of big brands like Triumph, Harley ... And I strongly felt it was not a welcome but just a liability for staff. I could not manage to take test drive as it was taking much time and I hand another responsibility to attend so I took my back my license and came out from showroom without test ride, but one thing was very clear that you will not get treated as premium even if you are with premium brand but non premium models, it was in discussion from long time but I strongly felt it , by the bike feedback from other riders were amazing.
It's hard to pick one favourite episode from this season coz every episode was insightful. But your episode on used vehicles changed my perception. Maybe I'll buy one in future. I liked your short videos too. My favourite are Kartikeya's "Can you buy safety?" and Shumi's "Comfort is the enemy"
@@motorinc But mate, that's how bell curves work. Even if all of us were to have over 160 iq (considered to genius level), the variation in the curve even at over 160, would put have of the population below the average, which need not be dumb. But just how the mathematical function works out to be. (I was just replying to the other gentleman, but couldn't find a way to tag you in the comment, unless I replied to you specifically...)
Got & Restored my little 100cc two-stroke last year. I'm 20. Been racking up the miles ever since, including longer trips. Only the restoration process takes time & effort (And that too, not so much depending on the model and the place you live in). Once set up, they're simple beasts. They just go on & on. Great fun ;) Thank you for the wonderful videos. A.
I giggled like a child when you read my comment at 1:12:25 , Thanks a lot sir. I'll definitely read the recommended books and I have a lot to speak of which I will definitely do when we meet at trackside Shumi sir. Until then I'll be writing everything down that I'd love to discuss with you and hear your thoughts on. The books mentioned by Karthik Sir are : Motorcycle book - 1) Four stroke performance tuning by A Graham Bell Car book - 2) AA book of the car by M.A.I. Jacobson, Automobile association General recommendations - 3) Lord of the rings by J R R Tolkien 4) Books by Terry Pratchett 5) Hercule Poirot Novels by Agatha Christie(Series of many novels sewed around a character named detective Poirot, there are almost 39 novels and I'd love to mention them too 1. The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) 2. The Murder on the Links (1923) 3. Poirot Investigates (1924) 4. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) 5. The Big Four (1927) 6. The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928) 7. Black Coffee (1961) 8. Peril at End House (1932) 9. Lord Edgware Dies (1933) 10. Murder on the Orient Express (1934) 11. Three Act Tragedy (1934) 12. Death in the Clouds (1935) 13. The ABC Murders (1936) 14. Murder in Mesopotamia (1936) 15. Cards on the Table (1936) 16. Dumb Witness (1937) 17. Death on the Nile (1937) 18. Murder in the Mews (1937) 19. Appointment with Death (1938) 20. Hercule Poirot's Christmas (1938) 21. Sad Cypress (1940) 22. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (1940) 23. Evil Under the Sun (1941) 24. Five Little Pigs (1942) 25. The Hollow (1946) 26. The Labours of Hercules (1947) 27. Taken at the Flood (1948) 28. Mrs McGinty's Dead (1952) 29. After the Funeral (1953) 30. Hickory Dickory Dock (1955) 31. Dead Man's Folly (1956) 32. Cat Among the Pigeons (1959) 33. The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding (1960) 34. The Clocks (1963) 35. Third Girl (1966) 36. Hallowe'en Party (1969) 37. Elephants Can Remember (1972) 38. Poirot's Early Cases (1974) 39. Curtain (1975) ) Books recommended by Shumi sir Motorcycle book - 1) The perfect vehicle by Melissa Holbrook Pierson Car recommendation - 2) Series of writings by Arthur Hailey (Tell me the name of the specific book or series you told, I was unable to find the specific one) General recommendations - 3) The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand 4) Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand 5) Daemon by Daniel Suarez That's easy 50+ books and thanks a lot once again to both of you, I'll try to go through them and harness as much juice as I can to share with you and the interested world. -Aranga.
Hey Aranga! Terry Pratchett - Discworld series ! Must try - will take a bit to get used to his style and humour. But give it a shot. Also - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercule_Poirot_in_literature - because some of her books have been republished under new names. Just to cross check. Also, you could start with " The Labours of Hercules" or "Poirot's Investigates" as these are short story compilations. And - thank you for this amazing list!
Please keep it going without a long break. Its almost therapeutic for many of us. Out of the episodes I have watched, the one about the milestones felt the best. And for the worst one's, lets just say, no conversation involving so much love for the automobiles can be a bad one. Keep up the good work, people will soon start to appreciate this format more and more.
Thanks Manish! Won't be a long break. Season 02 is coming soon! Now would be a good time give us feedback to we can add that to our learnings and improve the podcast further!
Hi MotorInc, I love all your videos! Excerpt of what I felt after watching all your videos. MotorInc. Motoring. Motors - Electric. Engines - ICE. Riding bikes. Driving cars. Motoring incorporated in oneself. Chugging along. Riding along. Getting better. View A narrative. A perspective. Who's? Shumi's & Kartikeya's. Observations. Worries. Likes. Dislikes. Ways to improve. Things to hold on to. Things to let go. Making the product better. Spark Spark. Ignite. What? Ignite a thought. Spark a conversation. Why? Food for thought. But why?? To get better. To incorporate the motorcycling in oneself better. To come over and discuss topics together but more importantly with oneself. Broken News Broken? News? News is news. What's broken in that? Presentation. But why? Why not! Actually to lighten up our days. to lighten up news itself.. coz news is always news. And news these days is usually saddening. Balance Balance. Balancing out personalities. Balancing out pros vs cons. Balancing out perspectives. Balancing out judgements. Balancing out reviews. Balancing what? Balancing comparos. Why? Because the customer needs to form an opinion, get biased and buy what he/she ends up liking. Balancing because balancing is necessary.
Loved this episode! Need a live QnA and yes.. please do come back quickly because I think there are many others like me who probably turn to your videos and your podcasts to just feel better.. thank you for creating a space where everyone feels safe About sharing whatever they feel. And thank you for listening..! Couldn't be happier to be a part of your community! Cheers!
The episode of tyres was So informative and good. As an automobile engineer I completely agree to the statements and views in that episode, and honestly in general, every episode was so good that it was effectlively my first podcast streak I ended in just 5 days all 20 episodes. I love to hear from passionate automotive people their views about things and trends in automobiles. A slight note to this is that i find your channel equally enjoyable and very much related to the other two channels called "The revzilla" and "Throttle House" especially the James and Thomas of the throttle house reminds me of Kartikeya and Shumi respectively. similar to Shumi Thomas is speed and adrenaline focsed and similar to kartikeya james sometimes prefer comfort too. The similarities are too strong to neglect. And I hope The very best for the channel.
Suprised that Dashcam wasn't given much consideration stating that it contributes to 'worrying headspace'. I mean couldn't that be said that about any safety gear/measure in general? Anycase still great insights and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Can’t wait for season two!! Had a blast binging through season 1. In fact ThisConnect has become my go to podcast while driving, cooking, or while doing anything in general. I’m super excited to see how the content pans out in the future seasons. It would be awesome if you guys can dedicate an episode or two geeking out about ICEs and the way in which Indian manufacturers are making/have made strides in adapting them to suit us. The innovations brought forth in engines and engineering of the vehicles themselves by our manufacturers and how that’s affecting us and the world. Maybe you guys could even bring a few guests over from R&D departments of these manufacturers. Anyway, just my two cents, but either way, can’t wait to see what Shumi and Karthikeya have in store for us in Season 2. Love you guys, CHEERS!! 🍻
The Wisdom you guys shared at Riding vs Tourism part should be made into Shorts so it can be shared easily and more. I agree on every single word and have similar trust experiences while touring and traveling our incredible country. There have been moments where I felt what I have done in past to deserve and get this much of trustworthiness from unknown people.
As a software engineer i can work and listen to podcasts. Man I love your podcast as I have interest in automobile topics. I didn't even know it was past 1 AM. I was working and listening, you guys are making my work easy as i will be working and listening and enjoying. Thank you.
Really enjoy listening to disconect, mostly on Spotify. The thought that comes to my mind again and again is that these two guys have such a massive wealth of automotive knowledge that it needs to be preserved and these podcasts are the way to do it. In a way it will be available to the future generations and would give them a taste of what Indian automotive journey was. Awesome work guys and eagerly waiting for more...
I've started watching these podcasts since about last 2-3 weeks. I knew you guys through Powedrift but, wasn't aware that you started another channel of your own and was searching for you guys in the current Powerdrift videos only to be disappointed! Now, coming to Shumi's last question, In these few weeks I've watched about 16 of your podcasts. I've not watched Ioniq 5 and Supermeteor episodes yet. And whatever I've watched so far never felt boring or unnecessary or not satisfying. Whatever you guys discuss about, you do it with such passion and intellect, it's like music to my ears. I am not joking when I say, while doing my house chores, I have replaced music with your podcasts. So, I would be eagerly waiting for the next season! And to pick up one best episode I would say it's the "Adventure Tourers" episode. Not that other episodes were not as good as this, it's just that I have a certain fascination about adv tourers because I want to own one. I currently own a pulsar N250 and I love my bike. I mostly use it for city rides and go on occasional touring on it. But, now I am getting more drawn towards touring and wish to own one adv tourer in near future. And it felt great when you guys pointed out that we will get better adv's in next 2-3 years! Please, try to put more videos as frequently as possible. This has become one of my favorite pastime!
1:33:13 I've failed my first LL test for 2 wheeler in 2011 because I wasn't ready to apply through any agents/brokers. I had read the whole Motor Vehicles Act 1988, however I couldn't answer 2 of the 10 questions posed by the inspector concerned. I could see others getting passed in the test for whom only 1-2 questions were asked (right turn signal and stop signal). Then I went to the car driving school and they managed to LL for both 4w and 2w together. Yes, at that point my principles had weakened, now I feel I should have pursued a little harder and got the LL myself
Yeah. It's a strange one this. Shumi says he's happy that he got his first licence (did all the work) in the tout-dominated landscape but more recent renewals were cleaner and more process-oriented. So things are changing.
You guys have got so much quality content that I can't simply point out the best and worst episode so I am going to give a different input here please go through it. The most practical episode for me was how to afford your dream bike because anyone with an aim to buy their dream bike definitely gets help here and it's something I can show and explain to my family how I can go on affording my 2nd or 3rd or future bike without affecting any necessity in terms of finance. The episode that makes a lot of impact is about brands not selling bikes and cars in India, I don't know whether it reached the concerned people but atleast we are having the some more Yamahas our way and hopefully Hondas and Suzukis would do the same. The episode with Brands, Value or product is also a special one since India is a complex market and all kind of people exist, its difficult to find one thing that is good for everyone. My father always says, if you buy a Honda today you dont have to worry for the rest of your life and i absolutely agree but Honda doesnt sell me a midsized Adv, I need to look for other brand. Thanks for amazing content every now and then, will be waiting for S2 and also the meetup despirately ✌️
Thanks Pratik! We're so happy that you've been listening so close and that we have people like you in the audience! This makes S2 very important and the meet-up importanter!
ahh what can i say...its just been so calming to watch these vidoes....I have been learning soo much about soo many different topics and gaining these different unique perspectives...just loving it. Ep-08 - Best of all
Keen listener to this podcast. Initially thought that shumi was a bit snarky for no reason. But then went on a rabbit hole of all powerdrift content and RUclips algorithm took over. Learned that's who shumi is. At 37 and having done few long rides on my classic 500, shumi is the reason my latent passion for spirited riding got reignited. Ended up buying a KTM adventure 390 on a whim amidst all this, with a mind to sell off my rusty old classic. But riding these two back to back, i must confess, i love both. The high revving nature of the ktm vs the slow torquey mature of the classics. Now i want both in my garage. I don't want to sell off. Now i want nothing else but a life full of riding to destinations.
I told myself, I'll follow Shumi's recommendation about patience, and wait for the episode to end before I made a single comment. Glad to see I could. Also, when I realised what the episode was gonna be, I did get a bit scared, like "Damn, I hope I haven't commented something real stupid". But, let me confess the one I think would have made it. I think that people should wear the best gear they can afford, perhaps because I can only afford so much gear right now. But I don't think people should stop riding if they can afford to be geared from head to toe. There's practical difficulties with that, and also I think being able to afford full gear is a privelege. Maybe, if the government mandated gloves and boots, which I believe are far more important than Jacket and pants based on the research I have done, gear would get cheaper. But as of now, a decent JAcket from Icon with CE Level 2 armor costs about 40k in India, as compared to 10K in INR. The ones we do have available are not so good. So, until riding gear gets really cheap in India, I think if people are able to spend 15-20k to get a good helmet, gloves and boots (Oh, the boots hurt to buy), I think it's ok? They have already mitigated 95% of all injuries that happen while riding.
We believe, firmly, that all of you will have to make your choices. We can only offer information and aim to leave no gaps in the database you will use to make those decisions. In that sense, your comment says you thought about and put effort into it... we're happy! Here's the thing. Shumi uses a ViaTerra jacket in the office, customised for him (so expensiveish) but their cheaper jackets are good quality... you don't need the Icon w L2 armour... you _can_ get a good local brand now at better prices!
Man I'll miss this. All the stuff was amazing and really good guide. These content was on repeat every week while working, bathing, chilling etc. Waiting for the next season
Great podcast! A good summary of all that has happened here....looking fwd for more interactions which have a direct bearing on my riding...thank you 🙏
@@motorinc Its a great format but season 2 can include bytes from serious long distance riders or racers etc...for the wannabes like us to learn from their experiences....their stories might be interesting listen even for the non rider who might eventually convert! The idea being...the expansion of us riders community! Just a suggestion.... 😊
A great final episode guys. My fascination with bikes and biking in general developed a lot later than people around me. Now I'm kind of backtracking watching you guys from This Connect to powerdrift's series and I have to say, the quality of the content you're putting out is a lot better than many other indian motor channels. Although I am very less experienced in riding, I found your thought process to be similar and that is why I'm learning a lot. I have a lot of people around me that have been riding for a while but the way of looking at problems and aspects differ a lot. One simple example is bike suggestion: every suggestion I got was bullet. Reason being: it is macho, has a great sound. Agreeable, but not for me. And like you said, a bike is something you have to ride and it is a subjective decision, it has to feel right when you're riding it. That's what helped me ride different cruisers and went with the Highness. I did not understand the tall gearing of it at the time, and now I am shifting more than riding in the city :P (But I can live with it). Another example was when Shumi said, ride the bike and it will tell you what accessories you need. Another way different thought than the people in my circle. I find Shumi very relatable but Kartikeya is less.....how do you say it, quirky. I cannot pick any episode as the best because there was atleast one point from each episode where I was like :insert Leo Caprio pointing at the TV meme: .Thank you for putting out such great content and educating us. Looking forward to the next season.
Hi Team Motor inc.(motoring). This Connect has been my source of inspiration, entertainment in the last 3 months. Kudos to both of you for the insights you bring in. As for Shumi, I don’t think if you remember but I had shaken hands with you in auto expo 2020. Have been following your work for a while now. You were never this good neither PD or Autocar. I think starting your own gave you the opportunity to showcase your full wavelength, bringing out your full personality and unabashed opinions. As an audience I can’t be happier. And Kartik man your voice is so good so soothing. One might mistake you for a very serious guy. But your childlike zest and optimism is a perfect balance to Shumi’s vehemence. Congratulations and all the best.
1:10:16 Pleasently surprised to get mentioned in the final episode of S1 🙂now i know that shumi is the one who replies to most of the comments 😉 The best episode has to be Ep 08. The entire Podcast can be applied to life in general & not just motorcycles or cars. my favourite among the short videos is where shumi explains how discomfort is your friend, real eye opener i must say. Keep the good stuff coming in S2. Cheers.!
Hey Aditya! K & S both respond as often as they can for sure. Thanks for tuning in... and see you very soon with S02. We will have other stuff on the channel, naturally... some new stuff being planned too!
Whoa... i did not expect the love you've given me here. Wish you two gentlemen many great episodes for the next season. The world is better with you two in it. Loads of love to the team as well
A great season ending episode a lot of thoughts and question which camed in my mind at some point of time many of them were covered in this episode. Excited about how the Season 2 will be
I agree on the Mental fitness part as that's where your abilities are controlled. I did find one quick fix to help the physical part of the body, i.e., getting of the bike or car, find a clean place, sit on the ground or take a quick nap. Even sitting alone helps muscle relax a lot while the sleep part helps the most. While riding on an open road where I don't see a shelter to take rest, I park on the side and sit on the side edges of the road where the traffic movement is not.
Loved the spec sheet shredder episode and the one on the racetrack along with the one that gave me hope that a street triple in my basement is a real possibility. The first of these removed my blidfolds and will make me a better decision maker when it comes to purchasing/recommending vehicles and a hopefully a better tester in the future. The episode on the racetrack literally gave me a purpose of sorts and set the next 6 months of my life on a productive projectile. Thank you so much, this has been wonderful. Will return to binge these episodes instead of the ones on netflix or wherever. I cant wait for the meet ups, that way i have an excuse to ride to pune this time and refresh the ride to ibw to meet you guys :)
It took me awhile to or couple of days to thibk and not just write something to just to comment upon. I guess in future you guys can come up with auto expos that happen internationally and give your soulful thoughts on what you found amazing or as a benchmark or milestone.
Nice way to close off a "season". I hope you guys enjoy your well-deserved break. Ride / drive somewhere. Eat some food and basically do nothing for a while. I think Karthikeya looks perfectly capable of this. But from what little I can make of Shumi, I think he'd be taking mental notes all along about future topics to explore in Season 2. The fitness question in this video is quite meaningful. I suffered a slip-disc in my early 20s and have since babied my back at every turn. While I have always been active, I took care to not lift heavy weights or to do things a certain way to not stress my back. But, however careful I was, my back kept attacking me. Back in 2015, I spent almost 6 weeks remaining horizontal with shooting pains down my legs. Two back to back (no pun intended) MRIs and the usual doctors' visits yielded the same advise - do nothing that will remotely resemble a normal day's activity. Then I stumbled upon an ortho who said this to me - "If I pull a 100 people off the street and have their MRI's done, 95 of them your age will present with the same picture. There is nothing that is differently wrong with you that isn't wrong with those others. So, you can decide if you want to live your life or if you want to always remain afraid. You are a full grown adult; use your common sense and do what you think is right." That did it. In early 2016, after tiptoeing around the barbells in the gym for 22 years, I finally signed up for a supervised deadlifting program. I have not had a bad back since. Sometimes the risks that you run from are exactly what you need.
Thanks for these honest discussions, they are very insightful for someone like me who is an automobile enthusiast and a new car owner. Hopefully there will be episodes in future which will give me more details about characteristics and features of good vehicles you have ridden/driven, often this helps me understand and respect the vehicles I own even more(for ex- thanks for talking about the link suspension in R15, I didn’t know about it before you mentioned it and now that I do I have more respect for my bike which I loved a lot anyway). Also appreciate your efforts to build a community which is focused on the real joy of using these amazing machines rather than just comparing their specs or repeating whatever is written in brochures.
I guess, a break of a month coz really don't wanna miss you guys you are single handedly responsible for making me interested in driving coz previously I used to think why would someone be interested in it, it's just going from place A to B & the best episode was probably this interaction & other one is the comparo of EV 2 wheelers coz that's how I discovered this channel 💯😅, I think most comments will be of ICE fans but electric head here & coz gears are honestly the reason that I was afraid of learning to drive.
I loved each and every single podcast episode. While I don't have anything to dislike, the "Ep8 - How to buy your dream vehicle" is the best one. I commend your efforts to bring such informative insights to us and I hope you bring more such content like this. Thank you very much.
Last episode, I requested a talk on helmets and riding gears. Seems the wish been fulfilled, partially though, but thank you. Love to go in-depth, on same, the next season. Also, a great day to ‘educate’ the masses pertaining the subject “Automobiles-Literally Everything we can” as this day also marks the occasion of 133rd Ambedkar Jayanti. A great choice of day too. Commendable efforts by Team MotorInc. ✌🏻
I dont usually watch long episodes of podcasts. I started with one episode for PDI and ended up watching all 20 in my other account. Really good content, informative and expolores wide variety of topics. I like stories. Would like to hear more stories of trip expierence/ hote stays/good memories/ bad memories with lesson learnt. I am also not the guy to comment often. I comment on very few videos which i really like but here i feel like i should comment on all videos of "thisconnect". really good videos. surprised to see very few likes and less view count. Guys this is a must watch, its 2 friends talking about bikes/cars - very entertaining/informative. Side note : It would be nice to hear opposing views on most topics (or discuss topics you already have opposing views), most of the points/topics both seems to agree.
I wish people stopped watching OTT shows and watch more content like this! Especially if you're a petrol head who likes an honest, deep and engaging conversation that leaves you with both answers and questions. You guys have my respect for doing what you're doing!
Looking fwd to Season 2! On the test + speed camera Q - I'm not sure those two are enough. It will solve a bit of safety, but not efficiency. We have chronic bad habits (e.g. lane discipline, right of way - principles used for driving in all developed countries) which will probably never be solved. We just don't operate like that as a society. That needs a mindset change from "me reaching earliest" to "all of us reaching early".
Thanks for picking the comment! Somehow, I knew what Shumi had to say 😂 But, sure man, I will definitely act on the advice. 👍 And what do you mean by last episode? Keep it coming. This channel is the best thing that happened to YT automotive domain in a while.
The Last Episode | ThisConnect _Season 1_ Ep 20 Didn't pay close attention Rohit! 🤣 We're not going anywhere... we're taking a break so that we can put what we have learnt in S01 into a better podcast!
My favourite podcast is the one about Tyre man I have an rx100 and i used 18 and 16 size tyres and the difference is massive as always you guys are awesome gonna miss you guys till the season 2 I don't know why but listening to this podcast is like having chat with my close friends
I always check youtube just to see if we have a new video out from MotorInc. The hour long episodes just go by like a breeze. Dont make us wait too long for the next season. The best Episode for me since i learnt very key lessons from this episode- Taking delivery of Car/Motorcycle. and also for the episode featuring sx250 where for the first time i got a response for a youtube comment.
Firstly, since you guys launched this podcast I have been waiting eagerly for the episode to drop on every Thursday/Friday. You guys have done a great job here and it is a very good twist to automobile journalism. I now see a lot of podcasts popping up now (not sure if it was my ignorance). Feedback time: you guys should keep it going but we all know that you will hit a rough patch and people will lose interest. You should take a break at your peak. Best episodes: episodes 8 (how to finance your dream vehicle) that was just so informative and I have now made my mind to save up for a motorbike and get back to riding. Least informative but fun episode was the episode 18 on speed. It was a fun watch but more Gyan which is still required. Another thing you guys should do is seperate the review podcasts in to a different playlist and have a different name to keep that going. Getting vehicle reviews in a podcast is a very different take and informative. You should do it.
Here I was, listening to the dulcet tones of these two gentlemen while writing my emails, and what do i hear... my name. Thanks, folks for including me, even though it wasnt a question. :D (shameless self plug 1:23:40)
Awesome episode , I have been looking for podcasts related to motorcycle and found the bikerradiorodcast which is an awesome one. And now I have MotorInc too. Thanks guys.
Please consider making these types of videos:- 1. Packaging tips. 2. Food review ? 3. Snack recommendation for long drives from Karthik.(must) 4. Gear recommendation in different budget levels. 5. How to keep the right mindset in driving/riding. TBH I love your podcast no matter what the topic is. So please start the wonderful season 2 asap.
Kudos to team MotorInc for taking our responses as an interactive session. Had learnt a lot of automotive content which I wasn't familiar with at all. Alright, my favourite podcasts are Ep 19, 18, 15, 13 and the most is 9. Season 1 was top class and there're no particular suggestions or improvements as such but would love to hear your views on how to own a good safety gear for a motorcyclist and the approach one should follow while purchasing them and the certifications one should check for better safety. Also would love to have a series similar to simplified series on powerdrift to know much more about cars and motorcycles, their internal functioning/components and maintainence tips (if possible). Hopefully you guys come back with bang on content for season 2 very soon. 😃🤩🤩😇
This is the only podcast where I was also watching what your expression says 😅 And I always remember Schumi's words whenever someone tries to overtake me on the road, I'm not a teacher to teach them a lesson on the road!!
Have you guys looked into the Honda CB300F after the 1st service/ break-in ? Alot of people both in India and other Latin countries where it's being sold as the CB300F Twister are saying that the vibration situation improves and the bike feels much more spritely after the engine is broken in.
Hi Anmol. I own the CB300F. Took delivery in March 2nd week. Have driven around 2500 kms so far and completed first service. Regarding the vibrations it definitely has gotten much better since the first service but it's still there on the footpegs, mirrors and handlebars above 6500 RPM. On the highways I'd say the sweet spot is 80-95 kmph in 6th gear. Anything more and the vibrations start to be very apparent. But I've found it to be very stable on the highways even at higher speeds. So if you're okay with the vibrations I'd suggest that you'd go for it.
GET A CAMRY! 🤣🤣🤣 Going to use that when any of my friends with more expensive luxury cars complain about anything. It's so funny because of the way Shumi drops that. Now onto the next half of the video. Looking for more Easter eggs like that one 🤞
18:18. So much true, Kartik. India is a commuter market. Most of us are just trying to make ends meet or make bank balance for their kids. Also, another factor I feel is that Indians are not into sports. They prefer to play criket which is played by handful of unknown countries rather than a highly competitive Football or Olympics. With this mentality we do not have enough real enthusiasts for Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha to launch their best bikes. The CBUs are not helping. Your thoughts?
We are a commuter-centric market, but we don't believe that means nothing else can work. We don't discuss this is detail only because we already did in this episode: ruclips.net/video/kIND0uBNYGY/видео.html Do CBUS help? They certainly do help the people who have ambitions as well as the money to realise those ambitions right now. We don't think its right to deny them just because we can't have what we want... The taxation is obviously stupidly high and we don't believe that will change soon.
@@motorinc CBUs definitely help the select few. As you have mentioned in other podcast, the after sales parts, service remains a concern besides the higher initial cost. The Japanese manufacturers have been around for quite long time to bring some lower displacement bikes and employ the KTM/Triumph/BMW strategy. If the rumour that R3 will cost 4.5L is true, it does prove that CBU is not a great option, as it helps the 'select' few. 😊
~30:00 - 32:00 ish minutes (hook / base pricing). I feel some sections of media should start to change the narrative on how they present pricing to their audience. Start with the top end price and highlight the most realistic mid variant. Let the base price be ‘by the by’ information. Right now there’s unreal base versions being converted into excited SM posts tom tomming these starting prices. With some cars, the base versions are not even made easily available. They’re just to draw you in.
I feel that hero should have auto low beam feature for activa because doesn't matter if it's bright day or dark night those are always on high beam and directly hitting eyes.The rider doesn't bother to use low beam so I believe it should always go to low beam when scooty is turned off. Those bright white aftermarket LED headlamps are same story.
While I may not have mastered the art of a wheelie on my bike, I take pride in my riding abilities and prioritize safety on the road, knowing how to effectively brake and avoid accidents, and ultimately find joy in every ride, whether on bike or car!!!
I got up know about Motorinc just recently. I started listening to this during my way to office and return. Daily, yes daily close to 4 hours and completely watched all your 19 episodes just in 7 days. I already felt unfortunate that i wasn't aware about it earlier. Now I'm feeling bad that i gonna miss my company on my way to office in tedious Bangalore traffic. Wishing Motorinc team best for creating best contents ahead!
Morning walks in the park with the podcast was the best time I would have. It used to relieve all the stress. Thank you for that. This is the 1st time I've listened to a podcast. Feedback: 1. Touched many important, useful topics 2. Please be a bit slow and clear while talking about technical words or books and stuff like that. As a novice I sometimes find it difficult to understand asd search them. Please don't mind. 3. Explain some aspects of motorcycles like selecting right motorcycle, riding, maintenance, technical aspects etc in season 2. Once again, Thank you. Waiting for season 2
Thank you Shumi sir & Kartikeya sir! And I forgot a point... Please make a video on- How to make a CAREER in Automobile field and what are the options available.
@@motorinc awesome. Thank you. I have watched all season 1 episodes more than once 😅. But I would like to personally thank you Shumi, you are the reason I learnt a lot of things that has given me the confidence to start riding again! 🙏🏻
This was a long but a really good one. Again, learnt something new with each question that was being read out and answered. I'd say the starting few episodes were good in terms of content but not visually because of the dark setup which eventually got replaced by the current setup that you guys are using and it is very good. I don't have any suggestion as such for a podcast, but I think if you can bring back the broken news segment once in a while, that would be great. It was a good, fun breather. Eagerly waiting for the 2nd season 😁
Thank you motorinc for such a lovely season 1. I loved almost every episode especially the episode where shumi sir and Kartikeya sir talked about what specheet doesn't tell you? That I feel is a very less talked about topic in automotive community be it motorcycles or cars cuz at the end of the day it comes to one possessing a car or a bike be it any that makes him the part of this community. Also the adv episode was amazing.Worst episode? I really don't think any episode was that bad. Waiting for season 2 and possible meetups too.
There are two that can do this. The Xpulse 400 & the Himalayan 450... not sure which one of the two.. hopefully both! Husqvarna: we're not sure what they're up to in India. Should they have an Adv? Yes. Should they bother right now given that there's a new Adv coming next year from KTM... perhaps not
A point on test riding the vehicle before buying. How would you decide on buying a bike like the ducati hypermotard 950 sp or the monster sp which isn't on display and will be brought to India on ordered basis? Recently visited Ducati showroom in Bangalore and they had the monster for test drive. The hypermotard RVE was just for display. I sat on the hyper and it felt so good. But without test ride, it doesn't feel right to buy. The ducati line up is soo impressive I am surprised that they don't sell as much. Scrambler 1100 seems perfect for city and highway with pillion. Multi is perfect for touring and pillion, but the weight makes me feel its a bit too much for me. Monster is just a monster. Hyper put a smile on my face when I sat on it.
1:37:18 🤣 i loved this part...becos we dont see that we can do harm to somebody else... With that straight face🤣 & shumis response..... Do u think thats related to the idea of rebirth🤣 My suggestion: shd change the name of the programme... next season Becos it sounds like DISCONNECT... Which is a bit negative.... Baki sab teek🤗
@@motorinc I mean I'd like a episode or two about the technical stuff, like maintanence and what not. But whatever you guys have planned, I think it'll be just great.
Hello MotorInc, I am a fan of these podcasts. Please don't stop. Content and comedy on point. One request, can we add the text in those comments at the botton of the video ? You not just hear the comment but see it as well.
The Podcast About Dream Vehicle Was Peak And Best For Me , And For Worse There were none, Most of them Were On Par ! You Guys Reignited My spirit For Dream Bike . And i am All for It , Hopefully One Day I will get That One Dream Bike ❤ , Until then I will be living Reality And Keep Riding My Apache 160 4v to it's Fullest 😊
Loved the season1 podcasts, Request for an episode on season 2 about after sales service of the bike oems offering big bikes (twin cylinder or more), wether its good or bad, throwing light on some horror stories faced by customers, also suggesting good places for service of big bikes atleast in tier1 cities (oem or private service stations). Also would like your experience based opinion on wether its a good time for big bike purchase or to wait some more years for the after sales service to improve for big bikes.
Out of this long season ... The Road Safety episode is my favourite❤ Especially because of the "MAT JIO" comment that Shumi made😂😂 the timing was spot on and it caught everyone off-guard including Kartikeyan😂😂 IDK how many times I showed the clip to my friends...❤
I request you to please please please do a video focusing on, or atleast a segment focusing on the Suzuki Hayabusa. It is an absolute legend of a machine, and wether people like it or not it had a massive impact on the Indian Population. Where almost every superbike will be reffered to as a Hayabusa by the general populace, I think it merits a discussion. Also I would really like to hear Kartikeya's opinion as a Hayabusa owner. Can't wait for Season 2!
It's a long episode, three times the normal size, so we've broken the chapters into "questions" and "answers". Do feel free to skip ahead if you like. And we do have questions for you at the end (in the last chapter). We would like to hear from you! Thank you so much for watching! We're super thrilled you all have enjoyed ThisConnect so much! We hope to see you on Season 2, very soon!
All episodes?
RUclips: bit.ly/ThisConnect_yt
All platforms?
linktr.ee/motorInc.official
I still think you should have some other platform like discord etc (ie forum) for community members to discuss amongst themselves
I do know it’s extra work and will probably will dilute your attention for youtube comments and other social media platforms but it’s very difficult to see all comments in one place which is my main gripe
Of course we and also you want to interact with us directly but as the channel grows its practically impossible for you to do that going forward….
For eg the question and answer involving r3 I read almost all comments under that episode and got confirmed that I’m not going insane thinking why Yamaha is doing things
Also RUclips comments with subsection makes it cumbersome going in and out of every comment and pressing read replies (at least on mobile… you would have better numbers regarding %of mobile users )
I’m not saying immediately but please think about it in the coming months 😅
Why would someone want to skip????😅
Please don't stop the magic, love the freshness this channel brought to Automotive Storytelling.
I feel like they were always like this.
Thanks Anish! No plan to stop what we're doing...
Please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
You mean Kartikeya and Shumi?
@@motorinc ha, from powerdrift times ,they are the same personalities ,i don't see any difference.
I see a difference. They are brutal and honest here and I just like it.
I think the episode about small cars/bikes was the peak. For most of the guys out here it's been an evolution of sorts with their vehicle upgrade. That first vehicle will always be special because that's what taught you the most and made you fall in love with the touring bit or with automobiles in general. That made this community feel inclusive
Thanks Dev! Please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
Make a series about low budget car challenge, 90s maruti s would be a fine fit.
@@motorinc umm for the upcoming season you guys could have a subscriber section where you could physically invite one of your subscriber. That would be fun
Shumi : "This is the last episode of This-connect"
Me : My heart is in my mouth
Shumi : "Season 1 is closing"
Me : Heart goes back to where it was.
😆❤️❤️
It's like having Messi and Ronaldo of automotive industry playing side by side. I hope this never stops and Motorinc goes to achieve greatest of heights ❤
Oh wow! Thank you so very much!
This channel has been such a change from traditional Indian automotive journalism where u can usually tell even before you click on a video as to what you can expect to hear at what part of the video. Every episode of this podcast has been a treasure trove of information and showcases pure passion for automobiles and reflects the tremendous amount of experience between the two.
I've suggested a lot of my friends who weren't into automobiles to watch this podcast to understand why people like me are soo crazy and passionate about these machines. Hell, i made my parents watch the episodes during dinners. Instead of some old movie on repeat. They now have new found respect for both karthikeya, shumi and myself too. And a fun fact. My parents have been asking my younger brother who is in school to listen to the podcast for not just the content but also the language and good vocabulary that is being used by the two of you.. its not complicated to understand but clean and fun but something that even the young ones can comprehend. My compliments on this as well..
Answering the question that you had for the viewers. I don't have a specific favourite episode. But the discussions on tyres were eye opening. I also own a set of TVS protorq extremes on my Vitpilen after shumi's recommendations and it's been a blast. Had ridden down to the kolli hills and dhanushkodi last week (cus i needed a break😂) and those roads, especially the 70 beautiful hairpins taught me what an experience good tyres can offer. The process of acquiring the dream machine was also something i was able to resonate with a lot. When the discussions lead to the both sharing their experiences originating from the backgrounds you guys were from to living the dream now by working hard for it. That makes me aspire and work hard for my passion as well. Unfortunately I do not have a least favourite episode since i feel like there's always good content from your end. I feel it's just based on how interested the listener is about the topic being discussed.
I honestly can't wait for the new season to come out. Waiting for more awesome and eye opening content. Until then God speed.
Ashwin, this is the best thing we've read all day! Please say hello to your parents from all of us at MotorInc. And hi to the younger brother as well! Watching our podcast over dinner is insane! It means we are doing something very, very right... and we can't thank you enough!
@@motorinc indeed. My family would be more than happy to see the comment from you guys. I also forgot to appreciate the team for taking the time to respond to each and every comment. Unlike many other channels it truly makes it feel interactive. And not to forget. Good quality content will never go un appreciated.
Cant wait for season 2, please do not delay it. 🙏😊
Coming soon! ❤️
When is season2 coming?
@@motorinc we are still waiting for Season 2. =)
I don’t think I can call myself an enthusiast. I just like to drive. I bought a new car last week and the days leading up to the purchase I saw some car content on RUclips. I accidentally got on to one of your podcasts and I think I ended up watching most of the season. So many things you guys spoke about like “having a conversation with your machine” resonated so strongly with me. Hearing you guys reminds me of those few teachers in school or college who open up your eyes to the beauty of what can be a seemingly boring subject (it was history for me. Now I consume historic content heavily). Now it’s cars and bikes for me courtesy motor inc. Also I’m a film and tvc editor by profession. I must say I really love how your videos are produced. So so good! Looking forward to the next season.
Thanks Utsav! We always say that we want you (and people like you) to have a better experience of your machines. You don't have to be an enthusiast to start... but if you become one in the process? Bonus!
As someone from the craft, we love that you love our videos! Thank you!
My favourite of all ThisConnect episodes was definitely the Cars and Bikes that changed the game episode, also the one about Speed. It gave me so much insight.
Thank you so much DD! Glad you enjoyed Season 1!
The starting 6 minutes got back so many bad memories of me crashing without an helmet. I had two head injuries and I have been lucky to not have any serious repercussions but I have been very careful ever since. I believe because of you guys and channels like zigwheels and powerdrift I have now realized what I did wrong as part of my every day commuting. I have learned a lot from your videos and I hope you guys continue to do that and educate the rest of the common folk. I have also started actively educating my 4 year old while he is in the car with me or riding his cycle as to how we should be riding our vehicles which people did not use to do when we were younger. Thanks again guys and I hope to see you in the second season soon.
Excellent strategy Sushant for your son! Well played!
Season 02: please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
Thank you so much for bringing an amazing season.
Really looking forward to the 2nd.
Thanks Ankit!
Please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
Irony is people who are screaming about a car has low safety rating and buying a 5 star safety car, are the same people who are not wearing helmets on their 2 wheelers.
Listening to both of you talk motorcycles and cars is an absolute pleasure. I usually listen to y’all on my earphones while working, traveling, etc. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve got weird glares from those around me just because I was nodding my head in agreement with something one of you said, or holding in my laughter!
This series is pure gold. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Stephen! We're glad we're causing people to stare at you! 🤣
Yesterday I visited one of Triumph showroom to take test ride of Speed 400, it was rush as it was weekend, I filled form submitted my driving license and waited around 1 hour for my turn. I thought let us utilise my time to watch other models of Triumph, but when I observed a behaviour which I heard multiple times for special treatment to cheap versions of big brands like Triumph, Harley ... And I strongly felt it was not a welcome but just a liability for staff. I could not manage to take test drive as it was taking much time and I hand another responsibility to attend so I took my back my license and came out from showroom without test ride, but one thing was very clear that you will not get treated as premium even if you are with premium brand but non premium models, it was in discussion from long time but I strongly felt it , by the bike feedback from other riders were amazing.
It's hard to pick one favourite episode from this season coz every episode was insightful. But your episode on used vehicles changed my perception. Maybe I'll buy one in future. I liked your short videos too. My favourite are Kartikeya's "Can you buy safety?" and Shumi's "Comfort is the enemy"
Thank you for the feedback, YN!
We really love these podcasts, hope we get the 2nd season soon..
Soon!
The product quality and knowledge of these two are impeccable. Not sure how i missed this channel for this long. Keep up the work guys ❤
"If you look at humanity as a bell curve, most of them are on the dumb side" - Shumi...... I'd definitely want to wear a tshirt with this quote 😂
We would too! 😂
I already made one with that quote ..n wrote at the end...wisdom by shumi
@@motorinc
But mate, that's how bell curves work.
Even if all of us were to have over 160 iq (considered to genius level), the variation in the curve even at over 160, would put have of the population below the average, which need not be dumb. But just how the mathematical function works out to be.
(I was just replying to the other gentleman, but couldn't find a way to tag you in the comment, unless I replied to you specifically...)
Got & Restored my little 100cc two-stroke last year. I'm 20. Been racking up the miles ever since, including longer trips. Only the restoration process takes time & effort (And that too, not so much depending on the model and the place you live in). Once set up, they're simple beasts. They just go on & on. Great fun ;) Thank you for the wonderful videos.
A.
Lovely! More power to your AKA!
I giggled like a child when you read my comment at 1:12:25 , Thanks a lot sir.
I'll definitely read the recommended books and I have a lot to speak of which I will definitely do when we meet at trackside Shumi sir. Until then I'll be writing everything down that I'd love to discuss with you and hear your thoughts on.
The books mentioned by Karthik Sir are :
Motorcycle book -
1) Four stroke performance tuning by A Graham Bell
Car book -
2) AA book of the car by M.A.I. Jacobson, Automobile association
General recommendations -
3) Lord of the rings by J R R Tolkien
4) Books by Terry Pratchett
5) Hercule Poirot Novels by Agatha Christie(Series of many novels sewed around a character named detective Poirot, there are almost 39 novels and I'd love to mention them too
1. The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920)
2. The Murder on the Links (1923)
3. Poirot Investigates (1924)
4. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926)
5. The Big Four (1927)
6. The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928)
7. Black Coffee (1961)
8. Peril at End House (1932)
9. Lord Edgware Dies (1933)
10. Murder on the Orient Express (1934)
11. Three Act Tragedy (1934)
12. Death in the Clouds (1935)
13. The ABC Murders (1936)
14. Murder in Mesopotamia (1936)
15. Cards on the Table (1936)
16. Dumb Witness (1937)
17. Death on the Nile (1937)
18. Murder in the Mews (1937)
19. Appointment with Death (1938)
20. Hercule Poirot's Christmas (1938)
21. Sad Cypress (1940)
22. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (1940)
23. Evil Under the Sun (1941)
24. Five Little Pigs (1942)
25. The Hollow (1946)
26. The Labours of Hercules (1947)
27. Taken at the Flood (1948)
28. Mrs McGinty's Dead (1952)
29. After the Funeral (1953)
30. Hickory Dickory Dock (1955)
31. Dead Man's Folly (1956)
32. Cat Among the Pigeons (1959)
33. The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding (1960)
34. The Clocks (1963)
35. Third Girl (1966)
36. Hallowe'en Party (1969)
37. Elephants Can Remember (1972)
38. Poirot's Early Cases (1974)
39. Curtain (1975) )
Books recommended by Shumi sir
Motorcycle book -
1) The perfect vehicle by Melissa Holbrook Pierson
Car recommendation -
2) Series of writings by Arthur Hailey (Tell me the name of the specific book or series you told, I was unable to find the specific one)
General recommendations -
3) The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
4) Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
5) Daemon by Daniel Suarez
That's easy 50+ books and thanks a lot once again to both of you, I'll try to go through them and harness as much juice as I can to share with you and the interested world.
-Aranga.
Brother u are a gem. 😂❤ Was going through all the comments to find out if anyone had mentioned the books and there you were.
@@ashwinsubers Always my friend, embrace curiosity, embrace Evolution...
You are the man!
Arthur Hailey:
Airport | Hotel | Wheels | Moneychangers | Detective | The Evening news | Strong Medicine | In High Places
Hey Aranga! Terry Pratchett - Discworld series ! Must try - will take a bit to get used to his style and humour. But give it a shot. Also - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercule_Poirot_in_literature - because some of her books have been republished under new names. Just to cross check. Also, you could start with " The Labours of Hercules" or "Poirot's Investigates" as these are short story compilations. And - thank you for this amazing list!
@@SirKart Thanks a lot sir.
Please keep it going without a long break. Its almost therapeutic for many of us. Out of the episodes I have watched, the one about the milestones felt the best. And for the worst one's, lets just say, no conversation involving so much love for the automobiles can be a bad one. Keep up the good work, people will soon start to appreciate this format more and more.
Thanks Manish! Won't be a long break. Season 02 is coming soon!
Now would be a good time give us feedback to we can add that to our learnings and improve the podcast further!
Simply Great!
Looking forward to amazing videos.
Thank you Biju!
Hi MotorInc,
I love all your videos!
Excerpt of what I felt after watching all your videos.
MotorInc.
Motoring. Motors - Electric. Engines - ICE.
Riding bikes. Driving cars. Motoring incorporated in oneself. Chugging along. Riding along. Getting better.
View
A narrative. A perspective. Who's? Shumi's & Kartikeya's. Observations. Worries. Likes. Dislikes. Ways to improve. Things to hold on to. Things to let go. Making the product better.
Spark
Spark. Ignite. What? Ignite a thought. Spark a conversation. Why? Food for thought. But why?? To get better. To incorporate the motorcycling in oneself better. To come over and discuss topics together but more importantly with oneself.
Broken News
Broken? News? News is news. What's broken in that? Presentation. But why? Why not! Actually to lighten up our days. to lighten up news itself.. coz news is always news. And news these days is usually saddening.
Balance
Balance. Balancing out personalities. Balancing out pros vs cons. Balancing out perspectives. Balancing out judgements. Balancing out reviews. Balancing what? Balancing comparos. Why? Because the customer needs to form an opinion, get biased and buy what he/she ends up liking. Balancing because balancing is necessary.
We saw this comment earlier too Dheeraj! Thanks for watching our work so closely! It's awesome (and very slightly scary!)
@@motorinc hahaha i assure you I only observe from a distance! 😅
Loved this episode! Need a live QnA and yes.. please do come back quickly because I think there are many others like me who probably turn to your videos and your podcasts to just feel better.. thank you for creating a space where everyone feels safe About sharing whatever they feel. And thank you for listening..! Couldn't be happier to be a part of your community! Cheers!
Harshal! The fact that you get that we are in this together is what makes all the work worth it. Thank you! ❤️
The episode of tyres was So informative and good. As an automobile engineer I completely agree to the statements and views in that episode, and honestly in general, every episode was so good that it was effectlively my first podcast streak I ended in just 5 days all 20 episodes. I love to hear from passionate automotive people their views about things and trends in automobiles.
A slight note to this is that i find your channel equally enjoyable and very much related to the other two channels called "The revzilla" and "Throttle House" especially the James and Thomas of the throttle house reminds me of Kartikeya and Shumi respectively. similar to Shumi Thomas is speed and adrenaline focsed and similar to kartikeya james sometimes prefer comfort too. The similarities are too strong to neglect.
And I hope The very best for the channel.
Suprised that Dashcam wasn't given much consideration stating that it contributes to 'worrying headspace'. I mean couldn't that be said that about any safety gear/measure in general? Anycase still great insights and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Can’t wait for season two!! Had a blast binging through season 1. In fact ThisConnect has become my go to podcast while driving, cooking, or while doing anything in general. I’m super excited to see how the content pans out in the future seasons.
It would be awesome if you guys can dedicate an episode or two geeking out about ICEs and the way in which Indian manufacturers are making/have made strides in adapting them to suit us. The innovations brought forth in engines and engineering of the vehicles themselves by our manufacturers and how that’s affecting us and the world. Maybe you guys could even bring a few guests over from R&D departments of these manufacturers. Anyway, just my two cents, but either way, can’t wait to see what Shumi and Karthikeya have in store for us in Season 2. Love you guys, CHEERS!! 🍻
The Wisdom you guys shared at Riding vs Tourism part should be made into Shorts so it can be shared easily and more.
I agree on every single word and have similar trust experiences while touring and traveling our incredible country. There have been moments where I felt what I have done in past to deserve and get this much of trustworthiness from unknown people.
Thanks Pawan! Good idea!
As a software engineer i can work and listen to podcasts. Man I love your podcast as I have interest in automobile topics. I didn't even know it was past 1 AM. I was working and listening, you guys are making my work easy as i will be working and listening and enjoying. Thank you.
Thank you Vikas! Glad you enjoyed them and hoping to bring ThisConnect Season 02 to you shortly!
Really enjoy listening to disconect, mostly on Spotify.
The thought that comes to my mind again and again is that these two guys have such a massive wealth of automotive knowledge that it needs to be preserved and these podcasts are the way to do it.
In a way it will be available to the future generations and would give them a taste of what Indian automotive journey was.
Awesome work guys and eagerly waiting for more...
Heya! Glad to know you are enjoying the conversations and value to them! Means a lot to us!
I've started watching these podcasts since about last 2-3 weeks. I knew you guys through Powedrift but, wasn't aware that you started another channel of your own and was searching for you guys in the current Powerdrift videos only to be disappointed!
Now, coming to Shumi's last question, In these few weeks I've watched about 16 of your podcasts. I've not watched Ioniq 5 and Supermeteor episodes yet. And whatever I've watched so far never felt boring or unnecessary or not satisfying. Whatever you guys discuss about, you do it with such passion and intellect, it's like music to my ears. I am not joking when I say, while doing my house chores, I have replaced music with your podcasts. So, I would be eagerly waiting for the next season! And to pick up one best episode I would say it's the "Adventure Tourers" episode. Not that other episodes were not as good as this, it's just that I have a certain fascination about adv tourers because I want to own one. I currently own a pulsar N250 and I love my bike. I mostly use it for city rides and go on occasional touring on it. But, now I am getting more drawn towards touring and wish to own one adv tourer in near future. And it felt great when you guys pointed out that we will get better adv's in next 2-3 years!
Please, try to put more videos as frequently as possible. This has become one of my favorite pastime!
Thanks Subhankar! Welcome to MotorInc! We’re glad you’re enjoying the vibe. ThisConnect S02 arrives soon!
1:33:13 I've failed my first LL test for 2 wheeler in 2011 because I wasn't ready to apply through any agents/brokers. I had read the whole Motor Vehicles Act 1988, however I couldn't answer 2 of the 10 questions posed by the inspector concerned. I could see others getting passed in the test for whom only 1-2 questions were asked (right turn signal and stop signal).
Then I went to the car driving school and they managed to LL for both 4w and 2w together. Yes, at that point my principles had weakened, now I feel I should have pursued a little harder and got the LL myself
Yeah. It's a strange one this. Shumi says he's happy that he got his first licence (did all the work) in the tout-dominated landscape but more recent renewals were cleaner and more process-oriented. So things are changing.
Great work as always, any PD bucket list kind of series? I love to see that kind of series from you guys. PS : loving every bit of the podcast.......
Thank you! There are a many plans... and a small team and this quality level. All we can say is please have patience 😊
You guys have got so much quality content that I can't simply point out the best and worst episode so I am going to give a different input here please go through it.
The most practical episode for me was how to afford your dream bike because anyone with an aim to buy their dream bike definitely gets help here and it's something I can show and explain to my family how I can go on affording my 2nd or 3rd or future bike without affecting any necessity in terms of finance.
The episode that makes a lot of impact is about brands not selling bikes and cars in India, I don't know whether it reached the concerned people but atleast we are having the some more Yamahas our way and hopefully Hondas and Suzukis would do the same.
The episode with Brands, Value or product is also a special one since India is a complex market and all kind of people exist, its difficult to find one thing that is good for everyone. My father always says, if you buy a Honda today you dont have to worry for the rest of your life and i absolutely agree but Honda doesnt sell me a midsized Adv, I need to look for other brand.
Thanks for amazing content every now and then, will be waiting for S2 and also the meetup despirately ✌️
Thanks Pratik! We're so happy that you've been listening so close and that we have people like you in the audience! This makes S2 very important and the meet-up importanter!
Amazing 20 episodes, cant wait for Season 2 :D Keep em coming Please!
Thanks Adrian! ThisConnect S02 is coming soon!
ahh what can i say...its just been so calming to watch these vidoes....I have been learning soo much about soo many different topics and gaining these different unique perspectives...just loving it.
Ep-08 - Best of all
Keen listener to this podcast. Initially thought that shumi was a bit snarky for no reason. But then went on a rabbit hole of all powerdrift content and RUclips algorithm took over. Learned that's who shumi is. At 37 and having done few long rides on my classic 500, shumi is the reason my latent passion for spirited riding got reignited. Ended up buying a KTM adventure 390 on a whim amidst all this, with a mind to sell off my rusty old classic. But riding these two back to back, i must confess, i love both. The high revving nature of the ktm vs the slow torquey mature of the classics. Now i want both in my garage. I don't want to sell off. Now i want nothing else but a life full of riding to destinations.
May those destinations be fulfilling! All the best! And thanks!
I told myself, I'll follow Shumi's recommendation about patience, and wait for the episode to end before I made a single comment. Glad to see I could. Also, when I realised what the episode was gonna be, I did get a bit scared, like "Damn, I hope I haven't commented something real stupid".
But, let me confess the one I think would have made it. I think that people should wear the best gear they can afford, perhaps because I can only afford so much gear right now. But I don't think people should stop riding if they can afford to be geared from head to toe. There's practical difficulties with that, and also I think being able to afford full gear is a privelege. Maybe, if the government mandated gloves and boots, which I believe are far more important than Jacket and pants based on the research I have done, gear would get cheaper. But as of now, a decent JAcket from Icon with CE Level 2 armor costs about 40k in India, as compared to 10K in INR. The ones we do have available are not so good. So, until riding gear gets really cheap in India, I think if people are able to spend 15-20k to get a good helmet, gloves and boots (Oh, the boots hurt to buy), I think it's ok? They have already mitigated 95% of all injuries that happen while riding.
We believe, firmly, that all of you will have to make your choices. We can only offer information and aim to leave no gaps in the database you will use to make those decisions. In that sense, your comment says you thought about and put effort into it... we're happy! Here's the thing. Shumi uses a ViaTerra jacket in the office, customised for him (so expensiveish) but their cheaper jackets are good quality... you don't need the Icon w L2 armour... you _can_ get a good local brand now at better prices!
Man I'll miss this. All the stuff was amazing and really good guide. These content was on repeat every week while working, bathing, chilling etc. Waiting for the next season
Thanks Mridul!
Please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
Great podcast! A good summary of all that has happened here....looking fwd for more interactions which have a direct bearing on my riding...thank you 🙏
Thank you! Please do let us know how you think we can do better -- setup/content/anything else!
@@motorinc Its a great format but season 2 can include bytes from serious long distance riders or racers etc...for the wannabes like us to learn from their experiences....their stories might be interesting listen even for the non rider who might eventually convert! The idea being...the expansion of us riders community! Just a suggestion.... 😊
Thanks for the suggestion! Let's see what we can do
A great final episode guys.
My fascination with bikes and biking in general developed a lot later than people around me. Now I'm kind of backtracking watching you guys from This Connect to powerdrift's series and I have to say, the quality of the content you're putting out is a lot better than many other indian motor channels. Although I am very less experienced in riding, I found your thought process to be similar and that is why I'm learning a lot. I have a lot of people around me that have been riding for a while but the way of looking at problems and aspects differ a lot. One simple example is bike suggestion: every suggestion I got was bullet. Reason being: it is macho, has a great sound. Agreeable, but not for me. And like you said, a bike is something you have to ride and it is a subjective decision, it has to feel right when you're riding it. That's what helped me ride different cruisers and went with the Highness. I did not understand the tall gearing of it at the time, and now I am shifting more than riding in the city :P (But I can live with it). Another example was when Shumi said, ride the bike and it will tell you what accessories you need. Another way different thought than the people in my circle. I find Shumi very relatable but Kartikeya is less.....how do you say it, quirky. I cannot pick any episode as the best because there was atleast one point from each episode where I was like :insert Leo Caprio pointing at the TV meme: .Thank you for putting out such great content and educating us. Looking forward to the next season.
Glad to have you with us! And thanks for the feedback!
17:17 relief my stress about my dream bikes i thought it's gonna be dream but now I know I can live it. Thankyou 🙏 kartikeya and shumi
Best of luck Raja! Everything is possible... it just needs us to push
Hi Team Motor inc.(motoring). This Connect has been my source of inspiration, entertainment in the last 3 months. Kudos to both of you for the insights you bring in. As for Shumi, I don’t think if you remember but I had shaken hands with you in auto expo 2020. Have been following your work for a while now. You were never this good neither PD or Autocar. I think starting your own gave you the opportunity to showcase your full wavelength, bringing out your full personality and unabashed opinions. As an audience I can’t be happier. And Kartik man your voice is so good so soothing. One might mistake you for a very serious guy. But your childlike zest and optimism is a perfect balance to Shumi’s vehemence.
Congratulations and all the best.
All we’ll say is ❤️! Thank you!
1:10:16 Pleasently surprised to get mentioned in the final episode of S1 🙂now i know that shumi is the one who replies to most of the comments 😉 The best episode has to be Ep 08. The entire Podcast can be applied to life in general & not just motorcycles or cars. my favourite among the short videos is where shumi explains how discomfort is your friend, real eye opener i must say. Keep the good stuff coming in S2. Cheers.!
Hey Aditya! K & S both respond as often as they can for sure. Thanks for tuning in... and see you very soon with S02. We will have other stuff on the channel, naturally... some new stuff being planned too!
Whoa... i did not expect the love you've given me here. Wish you two gentlemen many great episodes for the next season.
The world is better with you two in it. Loads of love to the team as well
Finally you saw the episode eh? 😂
A great season ending episode a lot of thoughts and question which camed in my mind at some point of time many of them were covered in this episode. Excited about how the Season 2 will be
Glad it helped Ayushman! See you on S02 soon!
I agree on the Mental fitness part as that's where your abilities are controlled. I did find one quick fix to help the physical part of the body, i.e., getting of the bike or car, find a clean place, sit on the ground or take a quick nap. Even sitting alone helps muscle relax a lot while the sleep part helps the most.
While riding on an open road where I don't see a shelter to take rest, I park on the side and sit on the side edges of the road where the traffic movement is not.
It's true! Powernaps work. And not just to recharge in the office!
It just started, and you guys are saying last episode!!!! We want more such podcasts!
Coming soon in Season 02! If we don't stop, it becomes impossible to improve by adding our learnings into the new episodes...
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Exactly, and even when you mention the Tandi-Leh route, now there are new petrol pumps on the route.
There's always been fuel at Pang too. Whether you get from the dhabas or beg the military camp for some... 😊
Beautiful one hour and 37 minutes of my day ❤ just beautifully spoken.
Wow, thank you!
Loved the spec sheet shredder episode and the one on the racetrack along with the one that gave me hope that a street triple in my basement is a real possibility. The first of these removed my blidfolds and will make me a better decision maker when it comes to purchasing/recommending vehicles and a hopefully a better tester in the future. The episode on the racetrack literally gave me a purpose of sorts and set the next 6 months of my life on a productive projectile. Thank you so much, this has been wonderful. Will return to binge these episodes instead of the ones on netflix or wherever. I cant wait for the meet ups, that way i have an excuse to ride to pune this time and refresh the ride to ibw to meet you guys :)
Sudhi! It's go good to meet you, and to read comments from you! Glad you're working things out and that we're contributing to that process!
"This Connect is a kind of therapy and a good one!."
Thank you AP! Please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
It took me awhile to or couple of days to thibk and not just write something to just to comment upon. I guess in future you guys can come up with auto expos that happen internationally and give your soulful thoughts on what you found amazing or as a benchmark or milestone.
Nice way to close off a "season". I hope you guys enjoy your well-deserved break. Ride / drive somewhere. Eat some food and basically do nothing for a while. I think Karthikeya looks perfectly capable of this. But from what little I can make of Shumi, I think he'd be taking mental notes all along about future topics to explore in Season 2.
The fitness question in this video is quite meaningful. I suffered a slip-disc in my early 20s and have since babied my back at every turn. While I have always been active, I took care to not lift heavy weights or to do things a certain way to not stress my back. But, however careful I was, my back kept attacking me. Back in 2015, I spent almost 6 weeks remaining horizontal with shooting pains down my legs. Two back to back (no pun intended) MRIs and the usual doctors' visits yielded the same advise - do nothing that will remotely resemble a normal day's activity.
Then I stumbled upon an ortho who said this to me - "If I pull a 100 people off the street and have their MRI's done, 95 of them your age will present with the same picture. There is nothing that is differently wrong with you that isn't wrong with those others. So, you can decide if you want to live your life or if you want to always remain afraid. You are a full grown adult; use your common sense and do what you think is right."
That did it. In early 2016, after tiptoeing around the barbells in the gym for 22 years, I finally signed up for a supervised deadlifting program. I have not had a bad back since. Sometimes the risks that you run from are exactly what you need.
Wow! So happy for you! Mind over matter! Well done.
Thanks for these honest discussions, they are very insightful for someone like me who is an automobile enthusiast and a new car owner. Hopefully there will be episodes in future which will give me more details about characteristics and features of good vehicles you have ridden/driven, often this helps me understand and respect the vehicles I own even more(for ex- thanks for talking about the link suspension in R15, I didn’t know about it before you mentioned it and now that I do I have more respect for my bike which I loved a lot anyway). Also appreciate your efforts to build a community which is focused on the real joy of using these amazing machines rather than just comparing their specs or repeating whatever is written in brochures.
Awesome! Super happy to know your R15 has more of your appreciation now! Thanks for being here with us.
Love the way Shumi think and the way he demand to agreed him
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I guess, a break of a month coz really don't wanna miss you guys you are single handedly responsible for making me interested in driving coz previously I used to think why would someone be interested in it, it's just going from place A to B & the best episode was probably this interaction & other one is the comparo of EV 2 wheelers coz that's how I discovered this channel 💯😅, I think most comments will be of ICE fans but electric head here & coz gears are honestly the reason that I was afraid of learning to drive.
Thanks Falak! Glad you're loving the MotorInc experience. We promise that S02 will be back on YT soon!
I will be waiting for the next season... Thank you!!
Thanks OP! We are on it!
I loved each and every single podcast episode. While I don't have anything to dislike, the "Ep8 - How to buy your dream vehicle" is the best one. I commend your efforts to bring such informative insights to us and I hope you bring more such content like this. Thank you very much.
Thanks Lalit! Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned... new stuff coming and then... Season 02!
Last episode, I requested a talk on helmets and riding gears. Seems the wish been fulfilled, partially though, but thank you. Love to go in-depth, on same, the next season. Also, a great day to ‘educate’ the masses pertaining the subject “Automobiles-Literally Everything we can” as this day also marks the occasion of 133rd Ambedkar Jayanti. A great choice of day too. Commendable efforts by Team MotorInc. ✌🏻
Thanks Kunal! Glad you enjoyed it! Please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
I dont usually watch long episodes of podcasts. I started with one episode for PDI and ended up watching all 20 in my other account. Really good content, informative and expolores wide variety of topics. I like stories. Would like to hear more stories of trip expierence/ hote stays/good memories/ bad memories with lesson learnt.
I am also not the guy to comment often. I comment on very few videos which i really like but here i feel like i should comment on all videos of "thisconnect". really good videos.
surprised to see very few likes and less view count.
Guys this is a must watch, its 2 friends talking about bikes/cars - very entertaining/informative.
Side note : It would be nice to hear opposing views on most topics (or discuss topics you already have opposing views), most of the points/topics both seems to agree.
Best episode - product or value & spec sheet & tour like a boss
worst episode - electric car
Arthur Hailey' books are a fantastic read. Reading Wheels is what made me want to join the Auto Industry. Good choice and recommendation.
Great minds! 😊
I wish people stopped watching OTT shows and watch more content like this! Especially if you're a petrol head who likes an honest, deep and engaging conversation that leaves you with both answers and questions.
You guys have my respect for doing what you're doing!
Thanks Vallabha! Glad you're catching up on the content you've missed!
Looking fwd to Season 2!
On the test + speed camera Q - I'm not sure those two are enough. It will solve a bit of safety, but not efficiency. We have chronic bad habits (e.g. lane discipline, right of way - principles used for driving in all developed countries) which will probably never be solved. We just don't operate like that as a society. That needs a mindset change from "me reaching earliest" to "all of us reaching early".
Enforcement of lane discipline will also be needed. The behaviour change is important. Carrot or stick. Sadly, we know what works better.
Thanks for picking the comment! Somehow, I knew what Shumi had to say 😂 But, sure man, I will definitely act on the advice. 👍
And what do you mean by last episode? Keep it coming. This channel is the best thing that happened to YT automotive domain in a while.
Its the end of season 1 and not the end for the podcast itself. They'll come back very soon.
The Last Episode | ThisConnect _Season 1_ Ep 20
Didn't pay close attention Rohit! 🤣
We're not going anywhere... we're taking a break so that we can put what we have learnt in S01 into a better podcast!
Thanks STG!
My favourite podcast is the one about Tyre man I have an rx100 and i used 18 and 16 size tyres and the difference is massive as always you guys are awesome gonna miss you guys till the season 2
I don't know why but listening to this podcast is like having chat with my close friends
That is just so satisfying to know! That’s exactly what we wanted. ❤️
I always check youtube just to see if we have a new video out from MotorInc. The hour long episodes just go by like a breeze. Dont make us wait too long for the next season.
The best Episode for me since i learnt very key lessons from this episode- Taking delivery of Car/Motorcycle.
and also for the episode featuring sx250 where for the first time i got a response for a youtube comment.
Haha! We’ll keep chatting here!
Just cant wait for season 2!
👍🏽 See you!
Firstly, since you guys launched this podcast I have been waiting eagerly for the episode to drop on every Thursday/Friday. You guys have done a great job here and it is a very good twist to automobile journalism. I now see a lot of podcasts popping up now (not sure if it was my ignorance).
Feedback time: you guys should keep it going but we all know that you will hit a rough patch and people will lose interest. You should take a break at your peak.
Best episodes: episodes 8 (how to finance your dream vehicle) that was just so informative and I have now made my mind to save up for a motorbike and get back to riding.
Least informative but fun episode was the episode 18 on speed. It was a fun watch but more Gyan which is still required.
Another thing you guys should do is seperate the review podcasts in to a different playlist and have a different name to keep that going. Getting vehicle reviews in a podcast is a very different take and informative. You should do it.
Thanks a lot Kiran! Very helpful!
Here I was, listening to the dulcet tones of these two gentlemen while writing my emails, and what do i hear... my name. Thanks, folks for including me, even though it wasnt a question. :D (shameless self plug 1:23:40)
Haha! And we saw your tweet too! You're part of the family now!
Awesome episode , I have been looking for podcasts related to motorcycle and found the bikerradiorodcast which is an awesome one. And now I have MotorInc too. Thanks guys.
Awesome! Thank you!
Please consider making these types of videos:-
1. Packaging tips.
2. Food review ?
3. Snack recommendation for long drives from Karthik.(must)
4. Gear recommendation in different budget levels.
5. How to keep the right mindset in driving/riding.
TBH I love your podcast no matter what the topic is.
So please start the wonderful season 2 asap.
Thank you for the recommendations! Would love to dive into some!
Kudos to team MotorInc for taking our responses as an interactive session. Had learnt a lot of automotive content which I wasn't familiar with at all. Alright, my favourite podcasts are Ep 19, 18, 15, 13 and the most is 9. Season 1 was top class and there're no particular suggestions or improvements as such but would love to hear your views on how to own a good safety gear for a motorcyclist and the approach one should follow while purchasing them and the certifications one should check for better safety. Also would love to have a series similar to simplified series on powerdrift to know much more about cars and motorcycles, their internal functioning/components and maintainence tips (if possible). Hopefully you guys come back with bang on content for season 2 very soon. 😃🤩🤩😇
Super! Thanks for the suggestions Surya!
This is the only podcast where I was also watching what your expression says 😅
And I always remember Schumi's words whenever someone tries to overtake me on the road, I'm not a teacher to teach them a lesson on the road!!
Haha! Glad you're watching close Timmu!
Please start season 2.
I watched whole first season multiple times, thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.❤
Have you guys looked into the Honda CB300F after the 1st service/ break-in ? Alot of people both in India and other Latin countries where it's being sold as the CB300F Twister are saying that the vibration situation improves and the bike feels much more spritely after the engine is broken in.
Good to know! Thanks Anmol, for sharing!
Looking to get one all be it if they launch in bs6 phase 2 avatar since there are no test ride vehicles as well now from what i asked 😅
Hi Anmol. I own the CB300F. Took delivery in March 2nd week. Have driven around 2500 kms so far and completed first service. Regarding the vibrations it definitely has gotten much better since the first service but it's still there on the footpegs, mirrors and handlebars above 6500 RPM. On the highways I'd say the sweet spot is 80-95 kmph in 6th gear. Anything more and the vibrations start to be very apparent. But I've found it to be very stable on the highways even at higher speeds. So if you're okay with the vibrations I'd suggest that you'd go for it.
Thank for sharing John!
GET A CAMRY!
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Going to use that when any of my friends with more expensive luxury cars complain about anything.
It's so funny because of the way Shumi drops that.
Now onto the next half of the video. Looking for more Easter eggs like that one 🤞
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Loved the episodes so far please do organize meetups when possible in Pune or Mumbai!!
Happy summer vacation to you guys haha....
Thanks Sheil! Suggestions noted! No vacation for us! 🤣
@@motorinc Out of context question guys from where did you get the scale model of ktm?
I would love to get one for my table..
It's super hard to get Sheil. Shumi picked that up many years ago from the KTM exhibit at the Milan Show.
@@motorinc okay then guys🙌
+1 on the meetups
18:18. So much true, Kartik. India is a commuter market. Most of us are just trying to make ends meet or make bank balance for their kids. Also, another factor I feel is that Indians are not into sports. They prefer to play criket which is played by handful of unknown countries rather than a highly competitive Football or Olympics. With this mentality we do not have enough real enthusiasts for Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha to launch their best bikes. The CBUs are not helping.
Your thoughts?
We are a commuter-centric market, but we don't believe that means nothing else can work. We don't discuss this is detail only because we already did in this episode: ruclips.net/video/kIND0uBNYGY/видео.html
Do CBUS help? They certainly do help the people who have ambitions as well as the money to realise those ambitions right now. We don't think its right to deny them just because we can't have what we want... The taxation is obviously stupidly high and we don't believe that will change soon.
@@motorinc CBUs definitely help the select few. As you have mentioned in other podcast, the after sales parts, service remains a concern besides the higher initial cost. The Japanese manufacturers have been around for quite long time to bring some lower displacement bikes and employ the KTM/Triumph/BMW strategy. If the rumour that R3 will cost 4.5L is true, it does prove that CBU is not a great option, as it helps the 'select' few. 😊
~30:00 - 32:00 ish minutes (hook / base pricing).
I feel some sections of media should start to change the narrative on how they present pricing to their audience. Start with the top end price and highlight the most realistic mid variant. Let the base price be ‘by the by’ information. Right now there’s unreal base versions being converted into excited SM posts tom tomming these starting prices. With some cars, the base versions are not even made easily available. They’re just to draw you in.
I feel that hero should have auto low beam feature for activa because doesn't matter if it's bright day or dark night those are always on high beam and directly hitting eyes.The rider doesn't bother to use low beam so I believe it should always go to low beam when scooty is turned off. Those bright white aftermarket LED headlamps are same story.
Haha! They do dazzle for sure!
While I may not have mastered the art of a wheelie on my bike, I take pride in my riding abilities and prioritize safety on the road, knowing how to effectively brake and avoid accidents, and ultimately find joy in every ride, whether on bike or car!!!
Chasing joy! Bestest.
I got up know about Motorinc just recently. I started listening to this during my way to office and return. Daily, yes daily close to 4 hours and completely watched all your 19 episodes just in 7 days. I already felt unfortunate that i wasn't aware about it earlier. Now I'm feeling bad that i gonna miss my company on my way to office in tedious Bangalore traffic.
Wishing Motorinc team best for creating best contents ahead!
Thank you so much! Quite a crash course!
Morning walks in the park with the podcast was the best time I would have. It used to relieve all the stress. Thank you for that. This is the 1st time I've listened to a podcast.
Feedback: 1. Touched many important, useful topics
2. Please be a bit slow and clear while talking about technical words or books and stuff like that. As a novice I sometimes find it difficult to understand asd search them. Please don't mind.
3. Explain some aspects of motorcycles like selecting right motorcycle, riding, maintenance, technical aspects etc in season 2.
Once again, Thank you. Waiting for season 2
Thanks for the suggestions! All very important and we’ll be sure to work them into the plan/design for S02! ❤️
Thank you Shumi sir & Kartikeya sir! And I forgot a point... Please make a video on- How to make a CAREER in Automobile field and what are the options available.
Can do!
Please continue doing this podcast, we love it. Waiting for more content like this.
Season 2 of the podcast is being readied.
@@motorinc awesome. Thank you. I have watched all season 1 episodes more than once 😅. But I would like to personally thank you Shumi, you are the reason I learnt a lot of things that has given me the confidence to start riding again! 🙏🏻
Glad we've helped!
This was a long but a really good one. Again, learnt something new with each question that was being read out and answered.
I'd say the starting few episodes were good in terms of content but not visually because of the dark setup which eventually got replaced by the current setup that you guys are using and it is very good.
I don't have any suggestion as such for a podcast, but I think if you can bring back the broken news segment once in a while, that would be great. It was a good, fun breather. Eagerly waiting for the 2nd season 😁
Awesome! Thank you! We won’t keep you waiting for too long… 😁
I can listen to both of you hours and hours 👏👌 please keep it up ❤
Thank you Hrishi!
Thank you motorinc for such a lovely season 1. I loved almost every episode especially the episode where shumi sir and Kartikeya sir talked about what specheet doesn't tell you? That I feel is a very less talked about topic in automotive community be it motorcycles or cars cuz at the end of the day it comes to one possessing a car or a bike be it any that makes him the part of this community. Also the adv episode was amazing.Worst episode? I really don't think any episode was that bad. Waiting for season 2 and possible meetups too.
Heya! Thank you! See you soon!
Which Bike are you talking about at 39:00
The new Himalayan?
Also, do you think Husqvarna should come out with their version of the 390 adventure?
There are two that can do this. The Xpulse 400 & the Himalayan 450... not sure which one of the two.. hopefully both!
Husqvarna: we're not sure what they're up to in India. Should they have an Adv? Yes. Should they bother right now given that there's a new Adv coming next year from KTM... perhaps not
A point on test riding the vehicle before buying.
How would you decide on buying a bike like the ducati hypermotard 950 sp or the monster sp which isn't on display and will be brought to India on ordered basis?
Recently visited Ducati showroom in Bangalore and they had the monster for test drive. The hypermotard RVE was just for display. I sat on the hyper and it felt so good. But without test ride, it doesn't feel right to buy.
The ducati line up is soo impressive I am surprised that they don't sell as much.
Scrambler 1100 seems perfect for city and highway with pillion.
Multi is perfect for touring and pillion, but the weight makes me feel its a bit too much for me.
Monster is just a monster.
Hyper put a smile on my face when I sat on it.
Oh that's quite easy.
We just would _NOT_ buy a bike without a test ride. No way, no how, no chance.
1:37:18 🤣 i loved this part...becos we dont see that we can do harm to somebody else... With that straight face🤣
& shumis response..... Do u think thats related to the idea of rebirth🤣
My suggestion: shd change the name of the programme... next season
Becos it sounds like DISCONNECT... Which is a bit negative....
Baki sab teek🤗
Glad you enjoyed it! TBH there's no plan to change the name of the podcast
I read the title and I was like why?😂😂
Immediately played it, even though I was busy just to figure out what happened😂
Haha! Didn't mean to scare you Jeetu!
Please do give us your feedback and suggestions on how Season 02 could be even better!
@@motorinc I mean I'd like a episode or two about the technical stuff, like maintanence and what not.
But whatever you guys have planned, I think it'll be just great.
Thanks Jeetu!
Really really looking forward to season 2😍
Us too! Thanks Vinesh!
Hello MotorInc,
I am a fan of these podcasts. Please don't stop. Content and comedy on point.
One request, can we add the text in those comments at the botton of the video ? You not just hear the comment but see it as well.
Suggestions noted Ashwin... thank you!
Not stopping... just pausing to add all your feedback, our learnings into something that S02 can be better for!
@@motorinc Cant wait for it. Can we make time for faster ? 🤣
Faster is less important than better, no?
been watching this from beginning cant wait for season 2
😁
Daayum, got used to waiting for the episodes.
Don't worry Vinay! We'll be back very soon!
The Podcast About Dream Vehicle Was Peak And Best For Me , And For Worse There were none, Most of them Were On Par ! You Guys Reignited My spirit For Dream Bike . And i am All for It , Hopefully One Day I will get That One Dream Bike ❤ , Until then I will be living Reality And Keep Riding My Apache 160 4v to it's Fullest 😊
Enjoy! That’s a lovely motorcycle!
39:00 Is this about xpulse400 or himalyan 450 curious to know.
Cue drumroll……
@@motorinc waiting....
Loved the season1 podcasts, Request for an episode on season 2 about after sales service of the bike oems offering big bikes (twin cylinder or more), wether its good or bad, throwing light on some horror stories faced by customers, also suggesting good places for service of big bikes atleast in tier1 cities (oem or private service stations).
Also would like your experience based opinion on wether its a good time for big bike purchase or to wait some more years for the after sales service to improve for big bikes.
Out of this long season ... The Road Safety episode is my favourite❤
Especially because of the "MAT JIO" comment that Shumi made😂😂 the timing was spot on and it caught everyone off-guard including Kartikeyan😂😂
IDK how many times I showed the clip to my friends...❤
I request you to please please please do a video focusing on, or atleast a segment focusing on the Suzuki Hayabusa. It is an absolute legend of a machine, and wether people like it or not it had a massive impact on the Indian Population. Where almost every superbike will be reffered to as a Hayabusa by the general populace, I think it merits a discussion. Also I would really like to hear Kartikeya's opinion as a Hayabusa owner.
Can't wait for Season 2!
Great suggestion! Thank you Bhargav!