Thanks Happiness per Km team to come up with some informative content to promote 'safer' and responsible biking in India. Touring is not about the size of your pistons, but it's more about the size of one's heart and the presence of someone's mind. I have known people to do long distance touring on stock splendors and yamaha RX100! While people have been unable to complete tours astride a Harley. Buy what you can comfortably handle and maintain and buy what gives you happiness in every km.
Very practical discussion, this is what I feel too. No need to get the top of the specs bikes. 30-35nm torque is more than enough to ride anywhere. I just hope the xpulse in future comes with that specs. Easy to maintain on pocket.
Hi Guys, Great advice for people looking for their first touring bike. I sold and rode Harley Davidson's for over 20 years. Fat Boys to Road Glides. Took a break from bikes and restarted riding at 67 years old. I chose the RE Interceptor 650. Loved the bike. Great in the city and on long trips. In December I traded for my life long dream a Ducati Multistrada V2S. The Skyhook Suspension is amazing and on the open highway the Ducati is a dream. However, 80 percent of my riding is in the city. Your advice about torque and RPM is right on the money. The Ducati doesn't like being under 3,500 RPM. So in the city too much shifting gears. Also in traffic the bike gets hot and my backside and thighs roast in the Texas heat. The bottom line is I will be trading the Ducati by next year. More power than you need except on a track. Waiting to see what RE has coming next year. Thanks, keep up the good work.
Great video and highly informative . Have said it before and will say it again that this channel is the go to guide book for anyone who's starting out or anyone who just want to obtain more and more knowledge about motorcycling . Authentic.. to the point .. simple yet highly engaging !! Cheers guys for keeping the quality content alive !!
Fianlllllyyyyy.... After long time most informative Podcast from two highly experienced riders I wish i could like this podcast 100 times... A biggggg thumbs up...plz keep uploading sir Try to cover topic like How to prepare for solo ride, what to check in bike before big ride, ladakh all route explain, guide for night ride, how to deal with back pain on ride... Cheers sir🔥👏
I have toured on Honda shine from mumbai to Goa via coastal road, around 300 km per day. It was an adventure ride in all aspects. What I observed was my average speed was 30-40 kmph due to bad roads. I never exceeded 60 kmph. I don't understand why people buy 200 + cc motorcycle just because it can cruise at 100+ kmph. My shine could cruise at 80 kmph, didn't make much of a difference. On the other hand, I could make it to goa in almost one tank full of petrol (50 km per liter, 10 liter tank), which was insane.
It's been a long time how r uuu guys??? I usually speak with Shanx but didn't get time to speak with Ashish n Sumit???? Seriously guys Happinessperkm is reachin to a nxt level.....❤😉
I have a query regarding a selection of a bike for an all india ride which may last upto 4 to 5 months.... I have shortlisted 3 bikes after test rides. Ktm 390 adventure ,honda cb 300r and himalayan scram 411. I am bit confused ..before i take a final test ride..i would like to have an opnion of you guys... Hope for a reply
Very informative discussion. Thanks for covering this important topic! Keep posting!
Thanks 😊 for watching
Thanks Happiness per Km team to come up with some informative content to promote 'safer' and responsible biking in India. Touring is not about the size of your pistons, but it's more about the size of one's heart and the presence of someone's mind. I have known people to do long distance touring on stock splendors and yamaha RX100! While people have been unable to complete tours astride a Harley. Buy what you can comfortably handle and maintain and buy what gives you happiness in every km.
Thanks for watching 😊✌🏻
Superb Sumit.....appreciated ❤
Very practical discussion, this is what I feel too. No need to get the top of the specs bikes. 30-35nm torque is more than enough to ride anywhere. I just hope the xpulse in future comes with that specs. Easy to maintain on pocket.
Thanks 😊 for watching
Hi Guys, Great advice for people looking for their first touring bike. I sold and rode Harley Davidson's for over 20 years. Fat Boys to Road Glides. Took a break from bikes and restarted riding at 67 years old. I chose the RE Interceptor 650. Loved the bike. Great in the city and on long trips. In December I traded for my life long dream a Ducati Multistrada V2S. The Skyhook Suspension is amazing and on the open highway the Ducati is a dream. However, 80 percent of my riding is in the city. Your advice about torque and RPM is right on the money. The Ducati doesn't like being under 3,500 RPM. So in the city too much shifting gears. Also in traffic the bike gets hot and my backside and thighs roast in the Texas heat. The bottom line is I will be trading the Ducati by next year. More power than you need except on a track. Waiting to see what RE has coming next year. Thanks, keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching 😊
glad to see such informative video. I have been test riding a whole lot of bikes for touring and this video dropped exactly at the time of my need.
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Very sensible & useful discussion. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 😊
Great video and highly informative . Have said it before and will say it again that this channel is the go to guide book for anyone who's starting out or anyone who just want to obtain more and more knowledge about motorcycling . Authentic.. to the point .. simple yet highly engaging !!
Cheers guys for keeping the quality content alive !!
Thanks a ton 😊
Fianlllllyyyyy....
After long time most informative Podcast from two highly experienced riders
I wish i could like this podcast 100 times...
A biggggg thumbs up...plz keep uploading sir
Try to cover topic like How to prepare for solo ride, what to check in bike before big ride, ladakh all route explain, guide for night ride, how to deal with back pain on ride...
Cheers sir🔥👏
You just made our day. Thank you so much brother I
I have toured on Honda shine from mumbai to Goa via coastal road, around 300 km per day. It was an adventure ride in all aspects. What I observed was my average speed was 30-40 kmph due to bad roads. I never exceeded 60 kmph. I don't understand why people buy 200 + cc motorcycle just because it can cruise at 100+ kmph. My shine could cruise at 80 kmph, didn't make much of a difference. On the other hand, I could make it to goa in almost one tank full of petrol (50 km per liter, 10 liter tank), which was insane.
It's been a long time how r uuu guys??? I usually speak with Shanx but didn't get time to speak with Ashish n Sumit???? Seriously guys Happinessperkm is reachin to a nxt level.....❤😉
Thanks 😊 a lot
Thanks!
Please try the newly launched Keeway 250 V-bob which is essentially a long stroke (49×62) v twin and inform if it will be suitable for touring.
Will do asap 😊✌🏻
Pleased to see you back
Thanks buddy. Good to be back ✌🏻
Thank you for information. Hi sir, I have an old yezdi motorbike. Can you tour it? Go to Ladhak with a pileon.
Yes you can but it will need a lot of care. Suggest you reach out to shankar@happinessperkm.com he is the expert on 2 stroke / vintage motorcycles
I have a query regarding a selection of a bike for an all india ride which may last upto 4 to 5 months....
I have shortlisted 3 bikes after test rides. Ktm 390 adventure ,honda cb 300r and himalayan scram 411. I am bit confused ..before i take a final test ride..i would like to have an opnion of you guys...
Hope for a reply
The scram has the most comfortable seating and ease of repairs
@@happinessperkm thank you ..rider
Have a safe and fun rides..
@@happinessperkm brother do u have any other suggestion..which i should be considering??
The Suzuki V Strom 250 can be your other capable option.