Please never feel pressured to rush your videos. Your quality is worth waiting for. If we have to wait till you have the test unit available to ride in Mumbai. That's perfectly fine.
I bought mine mid-April (it's my first bike), and to summarize my experience in one sentence, this bike is more Bruce Wayne than Tony Stark. Confident, competent and yet... so calm and composed. Full of personality. It's in no hurry to show you what it can do, and I love that about it (I felt that the other KTM's have that "pick me" energy, and I don't really like that). Shumi got a lot of points right, but my honest opinion is that the bike is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT for the beginner/intermediate defensive rider. It downplays it's abilities on normal days, but once things get serious, it doesn't hesitate to go all out. Some might mistake this bike to be sluggish, but don't get disillusioned folks! Find an open road, rev past 8k rpm, the experience is plain exhilarating. The up and down Quickshifter+ is the cherry on top. I also really like the way it looks. Just wish it had those ring light drls that the svartpilen had. Felt like KTM-Bajaj are deliberately downgrading it to say "THIS IS NOT A FLAGSHIP", and that's a bit annoying. Maybe I am really romanticizing it, but man do I love my "Chillpilen 250". I saved up and bought the all access membership to thank both of you gentlemen and the Motorinc team for introducing me to the world of motorcycling. ATGATT, peace!!
Chai Racer is already a thing, Shumi just coined the term! Great video team, what would you highlight to be the difference between this and the Speed 400? Given both have a laid back sort of manner about themselves?
Yes both feel pretty relaxed. The Speed 400 is more comfortable around the city, the Vitpilen's suspension's slightly better at highway speeds. Speed 400 is smooth to about 105kmph after which it complains and refinement drops. Vitpilen is never fully smooth but the experience is consistent and post 120-ish you'll feel some vibration starting out.
1. Chai racing is a thing because we have more of Chai culture than Coffee. I have seen people going from Mumbai to Ahura (Dahanu) just to have tea and bun maska. So, Chai racer can actually be a thing... 😂😂😂 BTW, Very Good review! ❤
I am 41 and have no plans on buying a bike.Also, I drive the Tata Safari automatic 🙂 - I will still watch all the MotorInc videos, the calmness and fun put together makes me work efficiently. Love it❤ MotorInc is meditation for me!
Ok so I don’t wanna sound like an ass but I feel like Shumi sometimes interrupts Kartikeya when he’s going a lil off topic or joking about something and if this is your dynamic to play good cop bad cop or something and try to stick to the format then by all means please go ahead. I’m just saying that if you guys go a lil bit off track and joke around and banter a little more, I think it’ll be fine and maybe a lot more people will appreciate it. Again, you guys are experienced so don’t want this to sound like a complaint or anything. Thanks for the great content as always.
Also just give credit where it is due, I haven’t seen a lot of car first impressions but from the one or two i have watched, I can see Shumi is listening a lot more and supporting when Kartikeya is talking because he seems to be the expert on cars.
Finally Looks like an overall good product from Sweden. Good to see the standards of Motorcycling are increasing and Europeans are playing a major role in this revolution. An awesome discussion by you both 💯
I have bought the vitpilen 250 and it is really a chill bike, I like the vibe and can go zoom on command, vibration after 8000 rpm is there. Overall a head turner and a nice chillpilen.
I have no plans of ever buying a bike but here I am listening to these two. You dudes could be talking about paint drying and I guess you’d still manage to make it irresistibly engaging - thank you for the content!!
Thanks for a very enjoyable discussion. I drive by a KTM dealership on my evening commute. Most of the time i see customers testing different KTM bikes. The husqverna bikes are a very rare sight outside of the display stand. I sometimes feel that the proximity to the KTM does not allow the Husqvarna brand achieve a distinctive identity.
I bought this one on yesterday over the speed 400… I loved the machine refinement Feet and finish Exhaust sound Electronics Style I have used pulsar 220 almost 13 year then I am going with this.. Simple word is, it’s not an ordinary /boaring bike it’s a special lifestyle bike..
I bought a svart sometime back. It's a good bike, not as aggressive as a 390 sure but it has character. The only mental agony I have is the tubeless tyres, which the showroom doing nothing about unfortunately.
As much as I love these impressions, hearing your thoughts on bigger machines would also be so much fun! The Desert X part just leaves me longing for a little bit super bike content occasionally 😁
Something interesting would be if Kartikeya also takes rides and talks about what the bike was for him as well. One thing I notice about my style of riding is, I'm pretty much on board with Schumi. I find riding my Xpulse on the road boring and find my Duke 390 more interesting. I took a test ride of the RS457 and I wasn't exactly thrilled about it. I was enjoying it, but it didn't excite me because I felt like my duke had a more murderous aura to it that suited my flavour. So for me, when I talk to people about bikes, it's always the ones that are more aggressive that I navigate towards. So imagining someone who's into the "calmer" side also be side by side talking about the same bike would be a good picture to paint.
35mins for a Motorinc First video just doesn’t cut it. It needs to be at least 40 mins and above. That’s how much I enjoy watching you guys speak about cars and motorcycles 😅 In the future do you guys have any plans of making videos on let’s say Ninja 650 or Trident 660 or even about your personal cars and/or bikes you guys have owned in the past or currently? Really looking forward to your future videos regardless. Lots of love to both of you guys and the entire Motorinc team. ❤
Had a test ride of the Husqvarna 250 last week. I am in the market for a 250 motorcycle, because I want the balance of contained performance and financial efficiency. And after VStrom 250, KTM 250, KTM Adv 250 and Honda CB200X, I found the Vitpilen an absolute breath of fresh air. So much so, I don't really care about anything but the vibe of this motorcycle. It's like love at first sight. If it clicks, it clicks. If it doesn't you won't turn around to see this bike again. But if you click, brother, you're going to walk down the aisle for sure. I am just mustering up the courage to commit now. Fingers crossed.
Quick summary was so fun to hear, "chillpilen" what a great funky name. Also I noticed Shumi using US slangs like " After 200 kms you gonna need GAS" rather than using Petrol which was something I heard first time in indian motoring scene lol. --->I had some quick question to ask abt my first motorcycle which I am going to buy and I think shumi might add something to that discussion.{also I am upgrading from activa 3g which has 8bhp and 8nm of power figure} -->For my first bike I have thaught of 2 bikes for myself: 1st is xpulse 2004v and 2nd is dominar 250.I am thinking of doing long trips to other state(if my parents agree) for my masters. or else I will be using it most of the time in city ->I want xpulse because I like enduro bikes, its in my budget and I want to buy it because I want to learn to ride tall bikes. ->I want dominar because I love the looks of it, it will give some amount of thrill to me and I want to learn how to handle heavy bikes in traffic and all. >Are there any other bikes around 2.5 lakhs price with manage able power which I should consider or wait to buy till the end of the year? >Also I heard from the motorinc's "first bike" podcast that you should go step wise to upgrade your riding skills, So I don't want to jump from 8bhp to likes of 30ish or 40ish bhp line. I want to experience the middle lane like 20ish bhps.
Hey Meet! We don't recommend the Dominars at all. We'd suggest you re-look at the list and consider everything within your budget up to a max of 30-35bhp. Test ride as many as you can and ping? The Xpulse sounds like a good idea. Be sure to check forums for ownership reviews. The Hero ownership experience isn't quite as straightforward. And do check online for the Xpulse 210 - it might not be too far away
@@motorinc Hey There, Thanks!!! Also have you or any other viewer has faced any situation where the dealership will say that "we don't have any bikes for test ride first you conform that you are willing to buy this bike and book it than we will give you test ride" or "In any dealer ship in the town we don't have any bike, if you want to ride the bike first you have to book it than after 2 months the bike will come and then and then only you can ride the bike". This was my experience with the bajaj and Honda dealership in ahmedabad where I wanted to test ride cb200x and dominars Respectively. Can you share this with your viewers how to deal with this type of dealership or showrooms??!
I recently owned this bike ,I use to own R15v3 past 5 years . The R15 was very committed and was not so practical as my parents facing problem in pillion seat . So felt need to upgrade for better practicality and pillon comfort .I have driven the RE classic but didn’t find it exciting over 80 kh/hr . And So on gone through all bike in this segment and price range . And finally bought the chillpilen 250✌️. "People reaction: is it An EV or CNG". so looks are subjective, I’m not fully convinced with the design(drl is a miss) but can live with it . These days finding character in a motorcycle is getting tough but this bike have it own vibe. It’s smoother than duke but doesn’t lag behind . Also my parents really like it because of its practicality and pillion comfort .And it’s easy to manage and pocket friendly ,although the pricing felt little expensive but not much of a deal breaker(on road:2.60lac). Unlike ktm duke this bike will earn you some respect in society .Highly recommended for beginners. Key features it gets 1.ride by wire 2.quick shifter + 3.slipper and assist clutch Thank you Motorinc for this review
I would rather wait around for your reviews even if it's late cause that means the vehicle will be thoroughly tested on the roads as wells and we will get to see the real world issues or advantages. That makes spending our hard-earned money (which is depreciating fast) worth the spend. Never feel rushed. We appreciate what you do here.
The fact that the riding position is not as sporty as before is a bummer. I LOVED the earlier Vitpilen's riding position..... And don't worry about delaying your vids. Schumi's take is worth the wait!!! (I'm typing this slogan for the third time tonight!!! 😉😉)
This genre of a fireside chat about bikes is so fantastic. Time flies just listening to the two of you. The skewed pricing of the 400cc segment vs the 250 segment is going to be a major disruptor, if it is not already.
I got his bike... my first bike... so it's well under control for a new rider. Abs works lik.charm.... the tyre width is so good for the ride... I changed the handle to adventure 250 handle bcos I'm bit taller... only issue I faced was..no aftermarket or company accessories available... had to alter another grab handle for add luggage rack at the back...
Had the opportunity to ride the “Chillpilen 250” and I agree with Shumi’s views on this bike. There’s a sense of real calmness in this bike, something that I’m not used to coming from a Dominar 400 which is quite calm to begin with 😅 but I’ve always considered Husqvarnas to be a lifestyle choice rather than a performance choice like the KTMs.
Shumi & Kartik. You guys make bike riding so interesting that car driving 5:23 nuts like me ( I’ve stopped biking since 2008) almost feel compelled to get back.😍
I feel I may be one among those few guys who loved the design of the 1st gen Husquies. The design was radical and quirky. The only reason why I didn't get the cafe racer was because it was not available in 400 cc back then. Iam not a big fan of the reworked design. But i feel more people will like this.
The reason why older models had smaller tank, is because it made you stop for refuels, giving the engine some breathing time to cool down and then get going. It really makes a difference when you stop for 10 mins to the engine. The newer engine is SOHC setup, less complex, thus could do more functionally and practically. Everything is done in some rational design and process.
Absolutely loved the review. Was waiting for this past six months... Finally bought the Vit few days before this video... Love riding this bike ... Very important points brought out in this video, specially the comparison with other similar priced bikes.... One thing bothering me is should this get heated up so much that i feel the heat radiation on my thighs and face in just four km of city ride from home to office... ?? Any owner feedback on heating issue..?
Love watching these thoroughly discussed video around a single vehicle. We get insights about intricate details. I myself am going to start riding regularly soon, after consuming thousands of videos and waiting almost 2 years, I have chosen a bike for myself. Recently opened Triumph showroom in our city made me take a look at what they had to offer, I have gone with Trident 660, ofcourse I know it's very powerful to own as a first bike. But I am happy with it as my choice, I much rather choose a bar bike on my own than a good bike someone else would've chosen for me, after all it's me who is going to experience it. Loved the whistle, loved the fit and finish, abs tc and riding modes and really good tires. I will end up doing 600 and 200 kilometres long rides as well and that bike was so comfortable when I sat on it. I am a calm person when it comes to driving or riding. I am 5'11 so seems good enough size for me not too big as well. Considering I definitely won't be buying a bike for atleast 4-5 years, I am happy with my descision. (heated grips considering I am from J&K is a also a great feature I won't get frostbite during winters haha) Over the months I have posted many comments ranging from Zx4R to Z650 to Cb300r and my confusion has finally come to a conclusion. Patiently waiting for the delivery now 😄
I love your videos guys. The way you both conversate and explain the behavior of the bikes. I'm looking to buy a mid lever tourer which can do a bit of offroading. Can you guys make a video about the best options available in India. And shortly upcoming ones. I currently ride duke 390 2018 model. Thanks
Thank you so much for your amazing content! This is my first time commenting on your video, but I’ve been a fan of Sumi since the PD days. While the content on this channel is incredibly rich, I would love to see more information on the RTO scenario in India. It would be really helpful to learn about the dos and don’ts of buying and selling a vehicle, as well as tips on navigating the RTO website. Thank you for considering my suggestion, and keep up the fantastic work!
@motorinc, your bike review videos are so tempting. I love the way Shumi Sir shares his riding experience with bikes. It's so satisfying. Hats off! 👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻. I want to know if there is any chance that Husqvarna will launch Svartpilen 250 in Indian market ??, as I have heard in news around in Feb. & Mar. 2024, that the Svartpilen 250 going to be launched in 2024, as it it's homologated in India. Please share your opinion. Thank you.
After riding the Himalayan, Scrambler 400x and Honda CB350, I think the Scrambler is a better choice even though I am 55kgs and 5.4 and I want to learn how to ride a tall bike. I will be mostly riding it for the office commute (35kms) daily in Bangalore traffic and weeknd ride and learn riding a big bike. My worry is: 1. The tank range with 24kmpl with 13lts tank in the Scrambler. 2. Height since sometimes I feel am I too optimistic about learning to ride a talk bike? 😏 Upgrading for a Yamaha FZ version 4 bought 7 months back and gifting it to my uncle since its now boring for me apart from the mileage. My uncle is upgrating from 24yrs old Kawasaki Boxer 😂
Hi @abhishekkhanra5137, thanks for sharing. 1. This is definitely a concern with these engines but currently there isn't a solution we can offer you. 2. This, on the other hand, is a matter of practice and something you can definitely get used to. We wouldn't use this as a reason to rethink your decision. Excellent! We're always up for using motorcycles for all that they have to offer! Who's your uncle giving his KB Boxer to? 😅
@motorinc Thanks for answering. Will be buying Scrambler 400x coming week. Full Cash is Ready!! 😏 My uncle won't give the Kawasaki Boxer to anyone. I remember he used to take me for awesome rides before I turned 10. 😅 Too much emotions!! Still clocks around 90 in the highways 😂
I recently got to know about your channel and subscribed it. Though I have seen you both in other channels. Great content. I just love it. Can you guys make a video about side spokes which supports tubeless tyres. Why RE is still not able to launch it for indian market. Why ktm and other adv makers are not giving it an importantance. Its such a valuable thing for an offroader. Please do a video on it. Not many people speak about it. Thanks
It's a patent issue, @RideWithAtreya. That various ways to mount the spokes are all patented. And most of the manufacturing of tubeless rims happens in China. So RE can import rims from there for exports, but not for domestic sales. RE is working out how to source rims at scale from an Indian manufacturer, plus certifications and paperwork... hence the delay.
@@motorinc thanks a lot for taking your time to reply in detail. Hope it will be available in Indian market soon. On mid or lower mid segment tourers and offroad bikes.
Hi Motorinc, hope you both are doing well. I am confused between N160, MT15 and RTR 200 4v. Which one should I buy? Need for local commute and good mileage. Please suggest.
The Vitpilen 250 vs bajaj NS200Z/Hero Mavrick 440 conversation is what i have between the BMW 310GS and the Triumph scrambler 400X for the past 6 months.
Can we have episode explaining the tyre to machine connection … I mean how to choose one depending on you riding style also how to take care and symptoms when your tyre goes bad.
Saw this week last week when I lost my scooty in the Nehru Place metro station parking... I forgot about finding my scooty and started admiring the bike... lmao... tbh It looks a lot better in person as compared to seeing it online in pictures...
guys, precisely at 8:40, that's Kartikeya expression summing up working with Shumi. Oh, what a time to give a Galaxy watch with a wide bezel reference! I would call that a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or something like that.
I wanted to understand from you fine gentlemen, why you don’t cover more expensive higher range bikes? I would love to get your take on the Kawasaki versys 650 2024 and the honda transalp 750. Do you have any plans to do these?
So I’m not sure but apparently there seems to be internal talks going on in TVS to bring their newly acquired British brand Norton Motorcycles to India. Now why this is interesting is that the portfolio of Norton is basically expertise in litre class motorcycles, which they could trickle down to 500cc with manufacturing in India to reduce costs and price could be a real game changer. And yes, I could very much wrong on this too, but I’m gonna keeps the hopes high
I have duke 250 for more than 2 years now and it still scares me with it's pace and traffic alertness I need to have, you guys saying it is calm 😂 clearly another level of riding you have reached.. my style is just 90-100 touring speeds and much lower if back roads and a little bit of off-roading and I feel completely satisfied with D250..
Sir,which motorcycle should i choose in 250 cc for bad roads with good suspension..?tell me please...i am confused so much of about that...Tell me as can you fast🙏🏻❤️
Hey MotorInc, this is a question towards Shumi. I'm upgrading from unicorn which makes arround 12bhp. I like a little bit of off-roading since my unicorn doesn't have abs, it's fun to slide the back wheel haha but i recently rode R15 which helped me appreciate how beautiful the commited nature feels like. Cutting the cake, if i were to buy a 25bhp motorcycle, ironically in the same price bracket we have vehicles with 40bhp. Looking at Duke 250, we have 400Z as well as 400X almost in the same ballpark It's true that 390 duke might be out of my reach as of now but if we were to look at Swartpilen 401 or even Himalayan it's kinda close to the price bracket as well both around 40bhp. It would be helpful if you can point out which of these 40bhps are actually like a 25bhp in terms of headroom and which of these are in the territory which has a headroom of 50bhp+ class. Really appreciate your response, I'm willing to wait for a proper one from you guys. Take your time. I would also love to put forward the idea that classifying motorcycles in terms of headroom in each category would make a good video :')
Guys what about the HONDA CB300R? So fits same range and also as a first bike you don’t have to worry about maintenance and being too much! It’s a question I’ve had for a long time! Thank you
Hi @Dhruv-_-0, we have lots of content on the Scrambler 400X on the channel. Please check them out if you're interested! Start with the review right here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ek0x0et0UDI.htmlsi=0BJa-IhC9BUlE5ZZ
