MotorInc First

MotorInc

MotorInc First is a podcast that focusses on our first impressions of a new car, motorcycle or scooter launched in the Indian market. Experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi discuss what these new vehicles promise, deliver and what they mean for customers as well as the market. read less
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Hero Mavrick 440 2024 | S02E11
24-02-2024
Hero Mavrick 440 2024 | S02E11
The Hero Mavrick 440 is the second product from the platform that gave us the Harley-Davidson X440. But with tweaks to suspension, wheel sizes, seating position and more, the Mavrick feels very different from the Harley. It's also a bit less expensive. The truly impressive thing, however, is how comfortable, easy-going and pleasant the riding experience is! Could this be your first bike? Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi are discussing Hero's flagship motorcycle on MotorInc First. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as well as what it means for the industry. ~ CHAPTERS 00:00 Back to Bhuj 00:45 Harley X440 Clone? 02:18 Design 06:53 A Visible Change Part 1 08:42 Riding the X440 09:12 Ergonomics 10:11 Comfort 10:43 Chassis & Suspension 14:09 Retuned Engine 16:52 Vibration? 17:57 Tyres 18:22 Quality & Finish Levels 21:33 LCD Instruments 23:15 Variants & Pricing 25:10 ABS & Riding Modes 26:10 Deserving Flagship 26:44 Who Is It For? 27:58 Touring 31:03 Pillions 31:45 A Visible Change Part 2 35:31 Service Challenges 37:28 Where To Buy Mavrick 440 39:49 Hero Xpulse 440 40:45 Deliveries 41:35 Brakes 42:05 Your First Bike? 43:59 Black or Black? 45:16 The Thump 46:38 Quick Summary 53:18 India's Turned A Corner? 55:11 Closing Comments ~ #MotorInc #FirstRide #FirstLook #FirstImpression #HeroMavrick440 #HeroMavrick #HarleyX440 #MotorInc First
Aprilia RS 457 | Motorinc First S02E04
28-01-2024
Aprilia RS 457 | Motorinc First S02E04
The Aprilia RS 457 is their first-ever motorcycle in India and it's looking more and more like a smashing start for the Italian brand! Shumi rode it at the racetrack to get a taste of it, and Kartikeya cannot wait to get a taste it after this episode of MotorInc First! ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as well as what it means for the industry. ~ CHAPTERS 00:00 Huge Expectations 01:59 What Is Rs 457 07:12 Design & Finish 09:19 Exhaust Note 10:38 Made For India 12:18 Maxxed out 13:06 Accessories 13:43 Riding Position 14:37 Easy To Ride 18:01 vs RC390 & 390 Duke 18:45 So Aprilia in Nature 19:45 Great Tyres 21:15 Forgiving 22:22 Buy Half an RS 457 23:07 Weakest Link Are Brakes 28:15 Developed In India 29:20 Good Value Or Not 29:53 Singles vs Twins 32:44 In Everyday Use 34:22 VQ: Are 400s Perfect for India 35:16 VQ: Service & Warranty 36:56 VQ: vs Yamaha R3 37:36 VQ: Wait for Updated RC390 38:27 VQ: Will Aprilia Win Fans 38:55 VQ: Racetrack Bike Ranking 40:13 VQ: Quality Levels Expected 41:59 VQ: Tuono & Tuareg 457 42:55 VQ: Are Aprilia's Reliable 43:45 VQ: Better Than 390 Duke 44:05 VQ: Upgrade From R15 44:21 VQ: RS 457 as First Bike 46:09 VQ: Riding Position 46:34 VQ: Prices Not Coming Down 47:30 VQ: Accessory Availability 48:05 Quick Summary 54:33 Kartik's Next Bike? 56:00 Closing Comments ~ #MotorIncFirst #ApriliaRS457 #Sportsbike #FirstRide #FirstImpression #FirstLook #YamahaR3 #KTMRC390 #KawasakiNinja400 #YamahaR15 #KTMRC200
Yamaha YZF-R3 & MT03 | MotorInc First S01E21
27-12-2023
Yamaha YZF-R3 & MT03 | MotorInc First S01E21
Yamaha's launched their YZF-R3 sportsbike in India, and its naked cousin, the MT-03. Shumi went to the Buddh International Circuit to ride it and on MotorInc First, Kartikeya has all the questions! ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as well as what it means for the industry. ~ CHAPTERS 00:00 Brand-New Bikes 02:10 Basics & Upgrades 04:00 Handling Excellence 06:33 Tall Riders MT-03 Fit issue 07:33 Accessories Available 07:57 Is Yamaha Serious 08:53 Electronics Suite 10:11 Baffling Strategy 12:22 Price 13:09 Design 14:12 Riding Experience15:09 Packaging Problems 17:35 Why Is Price So High 18:21 The Silver Lining 20:15 VQ Why Not Produce Here 21:39 VQ vs Ninja 400 22:26 VQ Upgrade from CBR250R 23:29 VQ R15 & R-Family Genes 24:40 VQ Missing Slipper Clutch 25:39 VQ R15 Has More Features 27:16 VQ Import Duties Allow Less Than World-Class 29:44 VQ Paying For Japanese Reliability 30:40 VQ vs Aprilia RS 457 31:57 VQ vs KTM RC390 or 390 Duke 33:31 VQ R3 For Sport Touring 34:24 VQ Yamaha Dumping Bikes Into India 36:03 VQ Same Mistake as CB500X 36:24 VQ Yamaha Service Quality 37:21 VQ Twins vs Singles 40:28 VQ Traction Control 43:46 VQ Will Large Riders Fit 46:26 Comfort 47:15 Quick Summary 49:22 Closing Comments ~ #MotorInc #MotorIncFirst #Sportsbike# NakedBike #Yamaha #YamahaYZFR3 #YamahaR3 #YamahaMT03 #KTMRC390 #ApriliaRS457