I got Xpulse 200 which is phenomenal. I am from Assam where 60% roads are hilly and off roads.. and last week I went to Karbi Anglong. Place known for off road and landscapes. Trust me.. with standing I went around 50-60 kmph on that pebbly road where if I had ridden sitting then my organs would’ve reorganised and when I was returning to my home on highway there was no sounds or machine sound after off-roading. Trust me this Xpulse has took me to such places across northeast that many machines couldn’t. Ultimately... I love Xpulse as tourer as well as Off-roading. In such price (for me) it’s a great deal. Rest is your choice. Thank you 🙏👍🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Wow Shumi Sir. Thank you so much for replying to my comment 😊 Yes I am Having Fun. A lot of things I’ve got to know from you as well as Varun Sir and kartik sir which helped me alot in motorcycle riding. Thank you so much once again for everything. Keep it up Sir 👍😊
I really don’t know whom to approach but I love the job shumi does as a test rider. It has always been my dream job and still I am not aware what I need to do for becoming a test rider so that I can close to the machines I love Thanks shumi you have been an inspiration ❤️
They have a podcast episode on automotive journalism as well. And Shumi sir has an older podcast episode about his journey of becoming an automotive journalist.
XD I was looking for this comment. Just came back from my first long trip on an ADV. I concur. Crazy comfrot, power and still being bale to handle potholes and terrible speed breakers.
I’m 44 and been having this feeling lately that an ADV is something I need to go for, even if for regular commuting as it’s very comfortable for the rider and pillion, for the kind of roads we have, but had my self doubts, this podcast couldn’t have been better timed, thanks Shumi and Powerdrift
Wow this video has changed so many perceptions i had like i felt ADVs were over kill, not for our country and shortness affecting riding. I am myself 5.2ft riding FZS v3, in normal situations, the most i can get is either of the foot on ground (mostly right foot), its ok while riding but in traffic and taking it back i struggle.
As always your insights are priceless! With so much experience you always ooze out gold whenever you open your mouth! 😂 But my point is, in a country like India where most of us are monogamous, how well does an adv fit in the only space for motorcycle in my garage?
I beem using Vstrom for last 2.5 years for commute to Long distance Touring to slight offroading.. In India where normal roads are also so bad and unpredictable, nothing else could beat my bike in comfort performance satisfaction.(or any similar adv bike)
As someone in the middle of a road trip on a Himalayan, Shumi has hit the nail on the head. ADVs overtake better because more power and higher line of sight, sudden potholes can be glided through by just standing up a bit. ADVs are perfect for India.
@@vishnukaruvath6121 its my friends you have to ask the seat maker to make seat like that he will modify seat like Himalayan where pillion seat will be more cushoined and will be at a little height where yours will be a little below..both look like Himalayan...
This is something that I've been explaining to people time and again... ADVs don't automatically mean a unreasonably tall and slow motorcycle.. ADVs have their own flavour. And you'll get to know how good it is, when you taste it yourself... I enjoy riding my GS... But my dad always regarded it as outrageously tall with uncomfortably wide handlebars... One short test ride later... His views changed drastically... You simply cannot ignore the comfort that you can get with a good set of suspensions and a better riding stance.. thanks shumi for taking this up..
Beautiful explanation of ADV. You really shine in explaining all the details. All of your videos are awesome full of useful information. Keep up the good work sir 🙏🏻
This man is a legend in the Indian motorcycling journalism . Can listen to his podcasts day long , not only is he is a great presenter n reviewer but the way he objectively dissects a topic and gets so deep into explaining the “why” , makes him the best one here in India, he definitely is the Sadhguru when it comes to giving motorcycling gyaan , another excellent video Schumi and powerdrift team, kudos. ☺️
Simply fantastic description! 👏 To me, the adventure is inbuilt in Indian roads.... surprises galore! There can't be any other choice for me than an ADV. There can't be! It's much safer to be riding on ADV any day in India than on any other types! Also waiting for Yezdi ADV.
Totally agree... I have always been more of a street naked bikes.. then I got Adv 390... BTW, i have seen your 390 Duke and 390 Adv review with Karthik.. disagree on some points..as I sold my 1st gen Duke 390 after 6 odd years with decent miles on it - City n Touring both but Adv 390 makes touring much more comfortable.. have done 500-600 km days on it..you are less tired EoD.. Do Advs totally makes sense.. and this is when I haven't ridden much the large capacity Advs.. I am sure they wud be more comfortable.. thanks Shumi..
Please talk about how underrated sportbike touring has become in the whole adv glam. It saves you from the windblast. It’s smaller & more manageable. Looks sexy af. Even better with luggage on it. Doesn’t feel squishy because of long travel suspension, etc etc. 😋
the biggest reason to get an adv tourer are "Indian roads". i used to tour in gixxer 250 but the bad patches of road really concerned me about the bending of wheel and damage to suspension.. these issue are less prone to occur in adv bikes.
Loved your story Shumi. can relate to everything you say. Though not a straight comaprison, I cycle a lot and always felt safe on a MTB over a city bike simply because of the surprises a road can throw at you.
This video has garnered 2.4k likes, on a pretty unconventional topic when it comes to motorcycles; and hasn't had a single dislike - speaks loads about how much Shumi is loved :)
Here is a curious case. In small capacity ADV category, why is hero x pulse 200 the only offering in india? TVS and Bajaj can comeup with an ADV if they want to. But why is no other player interested in this area?
At the age of 56 I booked the Himalayan in 2016 with the plan of riding in the Himalayas again. 25 years after my first ride in 1991 in RD350 along with 4 other friends. I along with another friend who was in 1991 trip got in the first lot. In fact there 8 of us in the trip to Ladak in 2016 and 6 of us had bought our Himalayans in March 2016. Don't even remember if I test rode it or not. From that point we have become firm believers in the ADV segment. I went on to buy a used Tiger 800XC and used it for three years and in Jan 2021 I sold it and got a GS1250. There has been no looking back...And I am 5'8"
So schumi has a multistrada.great. how many can afford that ? And if we talking about having an ADV in India so we need to invest something in range of 5 to 6 lacs. How many can do that and have limited options for that. 390 adv is the only option . Impulse is something that is underpowered and 200 cc. Himalayan can be considered but then again has its limitations as compared to proper ADV. Basically Indian market needs a proper affordable with decent credentials and power.
@@malsawmtluangavarte2777 I was asked to wait for 80 days but I got lucky and got it in a month. Someone cancelled their booking and the dealership called me to check if I want the silver or not. So went ahead and took the silver one apart from the black.
Excellent insight. My garage is in dire need of one, Having a CBR 250r and a 2016 Duke 390 Old gen. Maybe an Xpluse or the Upcoming Himalayan 450 will do it for me
Oh boi!! U boosted my confidence on another level.. m proud of myself for buying Himalayan n enjoying it past 1 year... Love ur content.. always helpful ❤️
Your podcast made me to re think about what I expect from my bike. I am not much in off roading. But I love long drive. So prefer little faster bike with more seating comfort. I am 5'. 11' so height is not my issue. I have used small commuter bikes, sport bikes like apache and ktm, cruser like bullet and jawa. So KTM 390 adv is perhaps better option in my budget. What is ur opinion.
Yes yes yes!!! completely agreed , I was that NO CRUISER guy and last month I got an 18year old Kawasaki Eliminator ( yeah remember that one ) from a dad's friend ( to restore and sell it ) the next week I called him to tell that im keeping it for myself .
Need a podcast on aftersales service. Third-party and Manufacturer compared. Bad service good service etc. Why servicing in right intervals by proper mechanics is important?
Advs r most practical bikes in india as most roads r not highways like western countries it's patchy or hilly. Even cruisers feel numb due to low sitting positions
Today considerably in Europe the debate is about... whether they now need "bigwig" ADVs...the sense of this debate was the launch of two crucial motorcycles. The" T7" was already revolutionizing the Lightweight ADVs... when the new "GS" attained more weight...Adventure should have to be in the heart not in the bike...as far as I think KTM 690 SMC R...The Best ADV one can buy.
How would you say a scrambler works for Indian roads, if I plan to travel extensively on it across the country? I am not looking at always being off the road, but want the bike to be able to handle bad roads and really bad roads as well. I don't intend to ride into rocks and rivers where there are no roads per se, but I want to be able to take every path that looks like a path. I'm very very very confused between the Triumph Scrambler and the Himalayan 452. Please help!!!! Thank you.
it's my first time landing here, the potcast is informative however all the bike or bike-types mentioned in the video gone way over my head @PowerDrift requesting you to have some visual representation for the bikes mentioned if possible for people like me (noob) to understand the concepts, Thanks !
Agree, Indians should buy ADVs for the same reasons that we are buying SUVs left right & centre. Versatility, practicality, tall seating position, road presence ! And Shumi's forehead has a yellow tinge throughout the video. Not sure if it's light glare or after-effects of Varun's haldi ceremony 😄
Im super confused between adv and cruiser. I have bajaj avenger i love the way it looks it feels. Im attracted towards that segment recently saw RE 650 shotgun in video and loved it, decided i will buy that but my brother who owns ktm 390adv and he suggested i should go for the Himalayan or Xpulse because its more of fun don't know what to do... My heart says cruiser but logically i know adv are more practical
Honestly . iam 5.4 and i enjoyed riding the himalayan than my dominar which is my current bike... Although am short, handling the himalayan was such an easy task from when compared to handling the dominar. Getting used to dominar is still a bit not enjoyable one except for its performance on highway ..
I think a hero xpulse with an electric power train will be the bike what Indians will need in the future . I am also ok with an ather scooter with long suspension travel .
From the days of the multi and tigers, shumi has been constantly calling advs as the best bikes for India. Think it's been a decade now. So in my head I by default want an adv, cz what shumi says is my gospel
