Update from Husqvarna: 15:18 | In Reduced Mode, the display normally shows the speed on top, the rev counter in the middle and the gear position at the bottom. When you hit reserve, the gear position display is replaced by a bar that tells you that you need to refuel.
I really like that minimalist feature, every manufacturer must think about that. Don’t have to show unnecessary info on the console, it’s just too distracting. Hats off to Husqvarna for doing that! 🫡
Could you do a video about how to take care of bikes personally with or without service from the showroom. Loveee the time for btw best thing with tea in the morning
Just a point on what I think I miss while listening, is looking at the machine. If possible at all, please think about parking the bike (or at least a digital model) in the conversation room, so that I can look at it while listening to you guys.
Hey Uttkarsh! Feedback noted, but bringing the vehicles into the studio at MotorInc First is logistically impossible. To give you an example, the Mavrick rides were in Bhuj, ~950km from our office and they were pre-production bikes. We'd have to wait a month or more to do a MotorInc First if in-studio vehicles were a thing for us.
@@motorinc Its hard to get bikes in the studio, but my god will it elevate the viewer experience, like, that would be like next level of professional. Your channel already stands out to me cuz of the professionalism , not just, yep this is a camera, this is a bike, let's review (which is a good style, no offense, but it feels less effort to me). And I think bringing a bike will highlight that professionalism even more.
Editor always does a great job with every video. Very minimalistic with pleasent colours, and use the edit where it actually needs it. GOOD JOB EDITOR.
I think one of the major issues with Husqvarna is that there is no Marketing done for that brand. I have ridden the Svartpilen 250 and it is fantastic. The small compact bike being capable of such amazing things is very refreshing.
Thank you so much for this informative impressions. I was waiting for this husky first impressions from you guys. I saw your post on Instagram last night I couldn’t sleep then got a MotorInc podcast notification. Listened to that then slept, woke up, watched here for visuals. Kudos to you guys for this brilliant format. I love it so much that I never realise how 45 mins - 1 hour has passed and still want to hear you guys talk on and on. I ride a R15S (based on V2) which I use for daily commute and touring (650+ kms a day) once a month and thinking to upgrade to Svart 401 as it looks so desirable to me. Only want to know how the 401 will make me feel on twisties as it is something I love and enjoy on my R15
Get a test ride, Bhramesh! We think you'll enjoy it. The cornering is different from the R15 in feel in many ways and that's the one thing you'll have to figure out whether you like or not
As someone who has been interested in the dukes for a while but never been a fan of their styling and how commited most of them feel, this seems like great alternative. I'd be interested to know about the service experience with these as I've heard a lot complaints from previous owners.
Shumi, I had been waiting for this FIRST for almost a month now.. and I wanted to hear the comparison vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X and you rightly brought out the On Road and Off Road difference between these 02 beautiful machines.. SoThank You for that.. You did say that right about test ride the bike to tick off and reduce your buying list.. Thank You for the much awaited video.. Cheers
Brilliant as usual! Made my day. Regarding the how the wiring is done, I have my own perspective - to me, the Husqies aesthetically feel more technical/mechanical than the Duke so I love the ruggedness, feels like the Mototerminator or something we would ride in a post apocalyptic world.
This is the best automotive analysis channel . Kartick's knowledge on 4 wheelers and Shumi always being perfectly reasonable and being to the point is what any one would want. And 2nd thing why I respect you two is you don't allow ads to feature on your videos and I know it's a big monetary sacrifice for experience of viewers. All other channels feature annoying ads . It should be most subscribed and most viewed channel.
Hi from the UK, absolutely great review. I’m really impressed as I have just started to look at the 400cc class for a second bike. We will get both the Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 here (when they finally turn up) with both the IMU and 2 riding modes. A test ride will be needed I think. Thanks again for a great review
I want shumi sir to start his own motorcycle brand so that people can have much better options in the market. I'll buy almost all of the bikes from your portfolio😂
Just booked the Svart 401.. Aggressive design of the duke aint for me and Rc series aint gonna work on the place i work.. You guyz and Ryan from F9 convinced me to go for the test ride. THANKS A LOT.
@@motorinc Hey also a suggestion can you please add more visuals inbetween. Like i really appreciate the effort that you guys put in the presentation. Hats off to that. But a few more pics here and there in between won't hurt anyone 😅
No plan to clog it up with visuals, Mukul. We believe we show the bike fully, add as much footage as we think is needed. But we think a meaningless, or repetitive showing of visuals will not let you listen to the discussion - and that is _FAR_ more important than the visuals to us.
I was Waiting sooooooo much for this ..... I've been waiting for the 401 for so long i almost thought it wasn't coming... I love this machine I'm gonna get it no matter what
Hello Motorinc 👋🏻 I love your videos, the non-sugar coated & realistic reviews and specially the intro music. So regarding the service intervals, costs & centers for the Husqvarnas will be exactly the same as the KTMs or separately??
Thanks Aditya! Test bikes are not really that big a challenge, but with our small team and quality ambitions, speed is. Subscribers: we'd rather have quality than quantity, honestly, and to us the people we have here in MotorInc Fam is the conversation we'd like to have and we're not convinced that a much larger subscriber count is a good goal for us.
Awesome episode, I was waiting for it with bated breath because the Svart bug has bitten me hard and I really want to get one - provided the Test Ride is a success. One query - can you guys help with the suspension settings - as in, I have never done that in a bike so far, so any pointers as to where to start and how to go about understanding how to tweak them? I understand that it's a P&C of 5 and 5 settings, but what helps in which terrain is something that would be a great starting point! Thank you for the awesome video!
For a human of 5' 8" and a lady pillion of 5'2", how good/bad both Vit and Svart would be for long rides touring ? And any retrofit that can help in overcoming the short comings? We did a test ride of 5Km and liked the space and comfort inside the city with traffic but still confused about long rides in highway.
Hi shumi , big fan of your journalism having some noob doubts 1. If i am using handle bar raisers and met with an accident due to a totally different issue so can insurer deny the claim? 2. I am planning to buy this bike but tubed tire are bugging me so either i will spent 10 k for way2speed tubeless conversion or will use 250's alloys on this so will it hamper my insurance claim in any way? As insurer will treat them as modification
1. In theory yes, in practice, unlikely 2. We'd change the alloys and ask the agent to add the wheels as an accessory to the insurance policy so they're covered.
@@motorinc Ok we can add it as an accessories but wont the insurer claim that bike actually was made for tubed spoke rims we were using alloys so it made the bikes balance incorrect and due to that accident happened and we are denying you claim ? If possible can you please mention this info in some of your shorts because I was trying to find this information from a long time but it is not present anywhere even chatgpt failed :( thank you
@@motorinc should one buy insurance from the dealer only or go with aftermarket cheaper solution... name few insurers which we should avoid at any cost? Thanks
18 months ago when I purchased my Duke 200, I really liked the svart.. but the salesman confessed that they don't get much push to sell Huskies, hope that changes with 401.
Test drove the Svartpilen 401 today. I'm 6 feet tall, my knee was hitting the curves on the fuel tank and because of the tiny rear brake lever, it was straight up uncomfortable to push on the brake, as I had to bend my foot at an awkward angle to get a hold. The new Dukes and Svart/Vit are compact and geared towards people shorter than 6 feet. I test drove the Scrambler 400X just before the Svartpilen and had none of these issues, in fact, I didn't anticipate it being quite so large. However, I didn't like the Scrambler as much as the Svartpilen. The Scrambler was not rev happy and it felt strained. The Svartpilen was brilliant when revving up, especially with the quick shifter.
Thanks for sharing @anirudh64! Fwiw, Shumi's 6ft tall as well but he did not have any issue with any of these motorcycles. So, what are you getting from the three? Or looking at something else?
Please make videos on bike manufacturer their past present future how they work how they execute how is their partnership going on with bigger manufacturer and where it lead to indian manufacturer what are their pluses and minuses what they misses how competitive their technology are What had their achievement ...
Hello people, so I've been thinking of getting a speed 400 before this I've only ridden my fathers splendor which at this point is more or less 18+ years old, my question is should i still get the speed 400 ? Is it a good choice ? The reason I'm going for the speed 400 is that everywhere i keep hearing that it's a calm and easy going city bike, plus im confident that i can get used to riding it relatively well in about a week's time
We generally don't recommend bikes over 30bhp for people with limited riding experience (in terms of performance, not years). However, the Speed 400 is, as you say, easy to get on with.
Great Video as Usual❤❤ What a nice way to start a Sunday morning. I like the 401 more than 390. Its Subtle but Special at same time. Only question I have is, Since the new 390 Adventure is OTW, will there will be a Norden 401 parallel to it.? Coz I like the Norden 901 more than 890 ADV.
MotorInc team, your content is amazing, you've probably heard it enough times already, but who doesn't like to hear it again right!? 😆 1. The quality of the content as a whole package is something I've never seen, and I've been watching automotive journalism and reviews for over a decade. 2. The sheer quantity and quality of the information you provide is something very practical and still aspirational. We can relate to the things you say and learn something new always. 3. The unbiased opinions away from brand collaborations is something we all need. Honestly, we aren't even sure who we can trust anymore with reviews. You aren't afraid to mention your friends/colleagues you share the discussions with and that just speaks about your credibility and the experience you have. 4. The honest and upfront feedback you provide in the videos is absolutely amazing 😍. Lastly, absolutely love you guys on camera, it feels I'm back in my college geeking on these machines.
Ah finally! This was the one that i saw on street the other day, it's just as u said, i remember seeing HUS.. and blank😆 i thought I'd google it after reaching home, but guess what happened i had forgotten the HUS.. part too🤦 Always nice to know abt new motorcycles, good work team motorinc!
I would be lying if I said that I'm waiting patiently for the vitpilen 250 review, because I'm as twitchy and excited as... well, a ktm 😂 The irony! But please take your time, wonderful people at Motorinc, I know it's going to be worth the while waiting for the Vitpilen review!!
I have the Svartpilen 250, only brought it because it looked really good. The issues I felt were the low ground clearance and the fuel tank. The seat height was not a problem as I am near 6 feet.
I think another issue with the Husqvarna is that even the sales people seem clueless about it, I recently visited a KTM dealership to try the 250 and I just saw these and I asked the guy about them and he just told me that this brand is KTM owned and nothing else. He never mentioned that it has engine from the 390 which for me would have been a game changer. The 390 tbvh is too sporty looking for my taste the same package in a more retro classy look was what I was looking for but I only got to know about that just now after watching this video.
We never recommend that Domi. 390X is okay but the 401 vs 390X is potatoes vs ball-point pen. No comparison at all in how they feel, what they do... anything. So it depends on your preference, intention and goals. Get a test ride on both and ping us?
Love this format… especially the fact the one of the host seems so in awe with the other seeming like a guru, one may mistake that the earlier one is happy high…
I wish i had this option in college. I don't begrudge the Karizma i had at the time but the Svartpilen looks SO good and it has the best thing KTMs don't: the calmness.
As much as I appreciate your style of presentation and in-depth technical talk about the products. What I really would like from Team MotorInc. is to actually shoot videos (large format and not 2 minute clips) that are hands-on with the products and you are actually driving them + testing them + sharing your feedback and wealth of information.
Thanks for the feedback. We want to make videos that match our quality expectations, and until we can, we won't create content formats/shows just because, Obelix76
Hey Motorinc, you missed the most Important Thing man! The servicing part. Where will these be getting serviced, what can be the average cost and the timing?
For context, i ride a 390 adv and was given a loaner vitpilen, thought it would feel as compact as a duke, but rightly put straight seat feels more roomy /its not as aggressive /seating ergonomics are better than interceptor and given the low centre of gravity and sharp handling, it flicks sharply but doesnt make it as obvious
The Motor inc show is so intuitive and entertaining you can listen to it in the metro or watch tucked in bed. Theres something for every viewer. Keep it up ❤️
Engine,gearbox, and display is same in both bikes so u get same performance. All boils down to the looks .. what you like .. streetfighter or cafe racer ..
Hey, also had an idea for This Connect S02, if you're planning to bring it back on. How about the state of riding gear in the country? It generally is hard to come accross proper ECE approved ones, at retail shops as well as the popular online retailers. Where can one find, what to look for, how are Indian markets different from their global counterparts in terms of their needs, etc. Could be an interesting listen.
Can we use michelin pilot street 2 with tube? Will there be any ill effect of using tubes in the tubeless tyres? Apart from instant flat tyres when punctured? Please answer as i couldn't find any leads for it.
As I keep saying! Marvelous Presentation! Only one thing I'd like to add! The Vocal Audio needs a little bit of tweaking for both of you guys! I mean the It sounds a little muddy at places, the Lows dominate the Mids and the Highs and then again everything comes back to place after a couple of mins! And then it happens again and this whole thing keeps happening throughout the video! Although whatever you guys say is completely audible! It's just that smidge of imperfection and I dont relate with Motorinc!I mean most people wouldn't probably notice it but being a Small Time musician who has learnt a few things about audio balancing it affects me 😅 It could be a microphone issue though! Because I've noticed this before also!
Guys just a doubt ... is the abs calibration different when compared to the duke 390 ? Some other channel said this abs is offroad tuned so if i swap to vit 250 rims and grippier tyres will the abs sensor face issues
Hi MotorInc, I am very confused between the Svartpilen 401 and Speed 400, i mainly travel 45km up and down everyday in peek bangluru trafic and looking for something very comfirtable and easy to ride, I have taken the test drive of speed 400 and didn't like the sound of fan when stuck in traffic as the fan was making more noice then the engine, still waiting for a test drive of Svarpilen 401. Also, since the 401 has the adjustabele suspention which will be the most comfirable bike Speed 400 or The Svartpilen 401 with the suspention tuned for comfirt. Love your content!!!
Is the 2024 vitpilen 250 viable as a comfortable daily commuter in Mumbai and occasional weekend rides outside the city for someone looking to upgrade from a Jupiter 125?
Yesterday i ride both duke 390 gen3 and Husqvarna svartpilen 401. I see the difference and i love duke so much i can't express my feelings, i love that machine, i always think why shumi always talk about Duke's, know i know that why. And svartpilen 401 is also good.
I'm seeking a bike that can handle various terrains, including highways, city streets, and off-road conditions, considering that Indian roads are unpredictable. Which option would be more comfortable to ride and able to fulfill my diverse riding needs? Please assist me in making this decision.
Let's say I want to use the Vitpilen tyre setup on the Svartpilen, with the tubeless road tires and all. Do I need retune the suspension as well or will it work as is?
this is a bike im going to consider buying because as much as i love the dukes my younger cousin (who lives a completly different life than me, and has an opposite attitude about motoring itself) owns one. and i know that is a bad reason to not get one but it is what it is.
how much of a competion will the upcoming RE hunter 450 be to the Triumph speed 400 as a whole product and the RE scram 450 to the TRIUMPH scrambler 400x?
just some assumptions , cause u guys have already ridden the Himalayan 450 , so u guys must have an idea how the himalyan's chassis and engine would fair against triumph twins . @@motorinc
5:31 I would say that having a 250cc café and a 400cc scrambler makes sense in our market. 1) Café because there is no café racer - looking motorcycle in the 250cc class and someone who wants to buy a motorcycle on the fact that it looks like a café wouldn't have to pay a substantial amount to buy the RE Conti. I mean, if a buyers budget it low but wants a bike to look like a café, he/she might probably be okay with having lesser power in their bike. Agree? 2) 400cc Scrambler because Scramblers are "do-it-all" bikes and when it comes to it, we have a mindset that the bike needs to have at least a certain amount of power and torque to be able to "do-it all" Of course I am giving my opinion in a general sense but what good it does to Husq.... (Struggles to spell it and decides to call it Huskies) Huskies, time has to tell.
This video totally makes sense, coming from FZS v2 I felt Husqverna to be more suitable for me, the posture was familiar and option to let it rip is just awesome. Which BTW I felt was missing in Scram 400x and felt a bit top heavy for me and I know I did not want to put extra effort getting into that extra bit of learning curve for a scrambler for me, and I personally didn't like the instrument cluster of Speed 400 and I'd rather stick to 401 and get a familiar riding posture and be comfortable knowing I'm in command and in future I'd like change the spokes to alloy for street riding(If Vitpilen was offered in 401 I'd have had gone for that instead for sure + handlebar raiser).
Since I started to learn about motorcycle (not riding them, I've just got my licence), I was always confused and devastated by the choice between Svartpilen 250 and VStorm 250 sx. I know, why being confused between these two. Vstorm is clearly a winner by specs and utility. I am aware of it. But, something about Svartpilen, that made me think. I am a bit sad to know that at this moment Svartpilen 250(ah the spelling is so long) is not available. So, VStorm is clear the winner for me. Without a fight. I am capping myself within 250cc because I'm new. I don't know why I am saying all these, but you folks have done a lot for me, unknowingly. Infact the first great motorcycle review video I watched, was the Vstorm review by Shumi. I was hooked. Hopefully oneday I will get a Vstorm. Thanks a lot Motorinc
there are a lot of 400 and 350cc's out there which are beginer friendly bro. Don't restrict yourself with the 250cc's. Take a test drive and decide for yourself.
Update from Husqvarna:
15:18 | In Reduced Mode, the display normally shows the speed on top, the rev counter in the middle and the gear position at the bottom. When you hit reserve, the gear position display is replaced by a bar that tells you that you need to refuel.
Okay so basically it's the perfect display , I wonder 🤔 if people are gonna swap them in the Duke
is clock not visible?
Nothing else, no
@@puneetmishra7701 No
I really like that minimalist feature, every manufacturer must think about that. Don’t have to show unnecessary info on the console, it’s just too distracting. Hats off to Husqvarna for doing that! 🫡
Could you do a video about how to take care of bikes personally with or without service from the showroom. Loveee the time for btw best thing with tea in the morning
Request noted, Aditya!
@@motorinc please do it
please do that.. I think it is the only way to grow love for our machine
Very good suggestion.
yay
Don't ever change the intro music please, It's addictive 🌟
All right! Glad you love it so much!
I scrolled down to say this and saw this. 😆Right up there with Hawaii 5 Oh
Hope we can get a longer version
Can you please post the full version or just the music
My brain identifies this as theme of motorinc
"5 inch is not a small amount" - Shumi 2024 XD
Just a point on what I think I miss while listening, is looking at the machine. If possible at all, please think about parking the bike (or at least a digital model) in the conversation room, so that I can look at it while listening to you guys.
Hey Uttkarsh! Feedback noted, but bringing the vehicles into the studio at MotorInc First is logistically impossible. To give you an example, the Mavrick rides were in Bhuj, ~950km from our office and they were pre-production bikes. We'd have to wait a month or more to do a MotorInc First if in-studio vehicles were a thing for us.
@@motorinc Its hard to get bikes in the studio, but my god will it elevate the viewer experience, like, that would be like next level of professional. Your channel already stands out to me cuz of the professionalism , not just, yep this is a camera, this is a bike, let's review (which is a good style, no offense, but it feels less effort to me). And I think bringing a bike will highlight that professionalism even more.
@@motorinc Just get some pics and mix it into the background :)
No plan to take shortcuts, Vivek
@@motorinc You can record a short video of the vehicle by walking around and play it on loop in the background.
Editor always does a great job with every video. Very minimalistic with pleasent colours, and use the edit where it actually needs it. GOOD JOB EDITOR.
Thanks a ton! We'll pass your compliments on to the team!
12:09 "Hggrr huhh grr I'm gonna kill somebody today" - had me in splits😂😂
I want that to become a meme so bad
bruh that caught me off guard-he looks like a 90s bollywood villian there😂
Sunday morning mahabharata, ramayana, shaktimaan to motorinc first, sunday mornings are always been good for me 😁😁😊
Oooh! What company to be in! Thanks Aditya!
I think one of the major issues with Husqvarna is that there is no Marketing done for that brand. I have ridden the Svartpilen 250 and it is fantastic. The small compact bike being capable of such amazing things is very refreshing.
Great point! Thanks Sudhakar!
Thank you so much for this informative impressions. I was waiting for this husky first impressions from you guys. I saw your post on Instagram last night I couldn’t sleep then got a MotorInc podcast notification. Listened to that then slept, woke up, watched here for visuals. Kudos to you guys for this brilliant format. I love it so much that I never realise how 45 mins - 1 hour has passed and still want to hear you guys talk on and on.
I ride a R15S (based on V2) which I use for daily commute and touring (650+ kms a day) once a month and thinking to upgrade to Svart 401 as it looks so desirable to me. Only want to know how the 401 will make me feel on twisties as it is something I love and enjoy on my R15
Get a test ride, Bhramesh! We think you'll enjoy it. The cornering is different from the R15 in feel in many ways and that's the one thing you'll have to figure out whether you like or not
it was available to watch yesterday on spotify.
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Then it is Saturday to check the episode❤
"Zor Zor se bolke sabko scheme bata de" - Shumi
The intro music is catchy AF
Thank you very much!
Yeah what does it say though, 'yeah im a champion'??
@@motorincWhat is this music? From where can I get it as a ringtone?
@@Yeahbois69 or you may convert the video to mp3 online, download and clip it.
@@Yeahbois69I just screen-recorded it and made it into an audio file 🤧
As someone who has been interested in the dukes for a while but never been a fan of their styling and how commited most of them feel, this seems like great alternative. I'd be interested to know about the service experience with these as I've heard a lot complaints from previous owners.
12:08 maaan Shumi's enactments always makes me chuckle 🤣 God bless you good sir
Thanks Leki!
Love that your target audience is more mature. Pure moto talk instead of flashy music and videos.
Thanks Sayan! We love MotorInc Fam too!
My Google assistant woke up as soon as you said "Hey Google!" at 1:46 😂
Um... kindly excuse
Same😂
Same here man😂
mine said "It's pronounced football"
Same here tooo...😂😂😂
waited so desperately after watching your reviews its hard to not wait for it everytime a new bike drops
Thanks for your patience medsedled!
Shumi, I had been waiting for this FIRST for almost a month now.. and I wanted to hear the comparison vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X and you rightly brought out the On Road and Off Road difference between these 02 beautiful machines.. SoThank You for that.. You did say that right about test ride the bike to tick off and reduce your buying list..
Thank You for the much awaited video.. Cheers
Glad we can help! Thanks Sandeep!
What are you going for then? Husky or Triumph 400x?
@@anujkhetan2919 Husky better tbh
Brilliant as usual! Made my day. Regarding the how the wiring is done, I have my own perspective - to me, the Husqies aesthetically feel more technical/mechanical than the Duke so I love the ruggedness, feels like the Mototerminator or something we would ride in a post apocalyptic world.
Thanks Rohit! Thanks for sharing your perspective too! It helps!
This is the best automotive analysis channel . Kartick's knowledge on 4 wheelers and Shumi always being perfectly reasonable and being to the point is what any one would want. And 2nd thing why I respect you two is you don't allow ads to feature on your videos and I know it's a big monetary sacrifice for experience of viewers. All other channels feature annoying ads . It should be most subscribed and most viewed channel.
Thanks Barun!
Hi from the UK, absolutely great review. I’m really impressed as I have just started to look at the 400cc class for a second bike. We will get both the Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 here (when they finally turn up) with both the IMU and 2 riding modes. A test ride will be needed I think. Thanks again for a great review
They should offer variants here in India...like in cars - from base to premium fully loaded.
I want shumi sir to start his own motorcycle brand so that people can have much better options in the market. I'll buy almost all of the bikes from your portfolio😂
An easier thing if existing companies watch this channel and take notes.
Just booked the Svart 401.. Aggressive design of the duke aint for me and Rc series aint gonna work on the place i work.. You guyz and Ryan from F9 convinced me to go for the test ride. THANKS A LOT.
Congratulations @countmenses689! We wish you a great time of riding the Svart.
Hii Shumi I am a college student. I was fond of Cars but thanks to you i am becoming more and more passionate for bikes. Saving to buy one soon
Awesome! Best of luck Mukul! Do let us know how this goes!
@@motorinc Hey also a suggestion can you please add more visuals inbetween. Like i really appreciate the effort that you guys put in the presentation. Hats off to that. But a few more pics here and there in between won't hurt anyone 😅
No plan to clog it up with visuals, Mukul. We believe we show the bike fully, add as much footage as we think is needed. But we think a meaningless, or repetitive showing of visuals will not let you listen to the discussion - and that is _FAR_ more important than the visuals to us.
@@motorinc Well you guys are the experts. And i will leave this up to you guys. Cause I really love the cinema by Motorinc ❤️.
I was Waiting sooooooo much for this ..... I've been waiting for the 401 for so long i almost thought it wasn't coming... I love this machine I'm gonna get it no matter what
All right! Best of luck and do keep us posted, Pratik!
Hey
So did you get one?
Hello Motorinc 👋🏻 I love your videos, the non-sugar coated & realistic reviews and specially the intro music. So regarding the service intervals, costs & centers for the Husqvarnas will be exactly the same as the KTMs or separately??
Exactly the same, RR. Glad you love the MotorInc experience!
Karthik's brain missed a gear and was immediately flooded with confusion at 16:18. Beautiful!!!
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Finally , 😁 been waiting for this one I just hope once you get a couple more subscribers the test bikes come flooding in .
Thanks Aditya! Test bikes are not really that big a challenge, but with our small team and quality ambitions, speed is. Subscribers: we'd rather have quality than quantity, honestly, and to us the people we have here in MotorInc Fam is the conversation we'd like to have and we're not convinced that a much larger subscriber count is a good goal for us.
@@motorinc That is so pleasing to hear that vision, at this point if you had a bike brand I'd immediately but the whole range 😄
🤜🏽🤛🏽
Shumi? Will you make a bike some day? Plis?
As in MotorInc's own motorcycle? Hmm... let's see atraversal. We know Shumi's personal view is "I'd rather be riding"
Yay!! Love the time the episodes come out. Hour long Cab ride to office got whole lot infotaining.
Yay! Glad we solved something!
Finally! Was waiting for you guys to discuss the 401 since forever. Anyway, you guys gave me a good start to a lazy Sunday.
Glad to be included in your Sunday plans, Gautam!
Hola desde España! excelente el podcast, muchas gracias!
Awesome episode, I was waiting for it with bated breath because the Svart bug has bitten me hard and I really want to get one - provided the Test Ride is a success.
One query - can you guys help with the suspension settings - as in, I have never done that in a bike so far, so any pointers as to where to start and how to go about understanding how to tweak them? I understand that it's a P&C of 5 and 5 settings, but what helps in which terrain is something that would be a great starting point!
Thank you for the awesome video!
For a human of 5' 8" and a lady pillion of 5'2", how good/bad both Vit and Svart would be for long rides touring ? And any retrofit that can help in overcoming the short comings?
We did a test ride of 5Km and liked the space and comfort inside the city with traffic but still confused about long rides in highway.
Hi shumi , big fan of your journalism having some noob doubts
1. If i am using handle bar raisers and met with an accident due to a totally different issue so can insurer deny the claim?
2. I am planning to buy this bike but tubed tire are bugging me so either i will spent 10 k for way2speed tubeless conversion or will use 250's alloys on this so will it hamper my insurance claim in any way? As insurer will treat them as modification
1. In theory yes, in practice, unlikely
2. We'd change the alloys and ask the agent to add the wheels as an accessory to the insurance policy so they're covered.
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Ok we can add it as an accessories but wont the insurer claim that bike actually was made for tubed spoke rims we were using alloys so it made the bikes balance incorrect and due to that accident happened and we are denying you claim ?
If possible can you please mention this info in some of your shorts because I was trying to find this information from a long time but it is not present anywhere even chatgpt failed :(
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It can happen but we suspect it will not end up in a claim denial
@@motorinc should one buy insurance from the dealer only or go with aftermarket cheaper solution... name few insurers which we should avoid at any cost? Thanks
18 months ago when I purchased my Duke 200, I really liked the svart.. but the salesman confessed that they don't get much push to sell Huskies, hope that changes with 401.
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Much love from Nepal! Been waiting eagerly for this one, keep up the awesome work 💪
Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks Rishav!
Test drove the Svartpilen 401 today. I'm 6 feet tall, my knee was hitting the curves on the fuel tank and because of the tiny rear brake lever, it was straight up uncomfortable to push on the brake, as I had to bend my foot at an awkward angle to get a hold. The new Dukes and Svart/Vit are compact and geared towards people shorter than 6 feet. I test drove the Scrambler 400X just before the Svartpilen and had none of these issues, in fact, I didn't anticipate it being quite so large. However, I didn't like the Scrambler as much as the Svartpilen. The Scrambler was not rev happy and it felt strained. The Svartpilen was brilliant when revving up, especially with the quick shifter.
Thanks for sharing @anirudh64! Fwiw, Shumi's 6ft tall as well but he did not have any issue with any of these motorcycles. So, what are you getting from the three? Or looking at something else?
Please make videos on bike manufacturer their past present future how they work how they execute how is their partnership going on with bigger manufacturer and where it lead to indian manufacturer what are their pluses and minuses what they misses how competitive their technology are
What had their achievement ...
Understood! Request noted!
i just love this wide spectrum of color options
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Hello people, so I've been thinking of getting a speed 400 before this I've only ridden my fathers splendor which at this point is more or less 18+ years old, my question is should i still get the speed 400 ? Is it a good choice ?
The reason I'm going for the speed 400 is that everywhere i keep hearing that it's a calm and easy going city bike, plus im confident that i can get used to riding it relatively well in about a week's time
We generally don't recommend bikes over 30bhp for people with limited riding experience (in terms of performance, not years). However, the Speed 400 is, as you say, easy to get on with.
At 17:08, what did you guys mute out?
Great Video as Usual❤❤ What a nice way to start a Sunday morning.
I like the 401 more than 390. Its Subtle but Special at same time. Only question I have is, Since the new 390 Adventure is OTW, will there will be a Norden 401 parallel to it.? Coz I like the Norden 901 more than 890 ADV.
Should be, Siddarth, but no official confirmations yet at all
This video helps me alot to understand about the bike. I went to showroom today i checked it directly. Yes the bike is appealing more nice and bigger.
Good to know! Thanks for keeping us posted!
Best review channel on youtube. I just love listening to you guys. The passion can be felt through the screen. Thanks Shumi and Kartikeya
MotorInc team, your content is amazing, you've probably heard it enough times already, but who doesn't like to hear it again right!? 😆
1. The quality of the content as a whole package is something I've never seen, and I've been watching automotive journalism and reviews for over a decade.
2. The sheer quantity and quality of the information you provide is something very practical and still aspirational. We can relate to the things you say and learn something new always.
3. The unbiased opinions away from brand collaborations is something we all need. Honestly, we aren't even sure who we can trust anymore with reviews. You aren't afraid to mention your friends/colleagues you share the discussions with and that just speaks about your credibility and the experience you have.
4. The honest and upfront feedback you provide in the videos is absolutely amazing 😍.
Lastly, absolutely love you guys on camera, it feels I'm back in my college geeking on these machines.
as a solo rider at the age of 23, who rides bikes just for fun, i absolutely love my bike.
Thanks for sharing your perspective!
Ah finally! This was the one that i saw on street the other day, it's just as u said, i remember seeing HUS.. and blank😆 i thought I'd google it after reaching home, but guess what happened i had forgotten the HUS.. part too🤦
Always nice to know abt new motorcycles, good work team motorinc!
Haha! Thanks ayeayepeople! We like that fact we're regularly seeing you here too!
What a class you guys are... The reaction of Shumi and Karthikeya in Karthikeya's summary always makes me smile...
Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🖖🏽
How does this compare to the cb300r?
It looks crazy man, nothing in the market looks like the Huskies
Indeed @Vikrum_ If only the names were easier to pronounce for people! 😁
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That "I usually do, _thanks_ " sent me through the rails. 😆
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I would be lying if I said that I'm waiting patiently for the vitpilen 250 review, because I'm as twitchy and excited as... well, a ktm 😂 The irony!
But please take your time, wonderful people at Motorinc, I know it's going to be worth the while waiting for the Vitpilen review!!
24:21 what are the smoother bikes at and above 120kmph?
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Is there a lower seatheight version or accessory?
height kitna hai bro??? i am 5.5 i ride xpulse 200 ..single bike
@@bonjovi1354 5 ft4
I'll be riding primarily with pillion in stop and go traffic.
I have the Svartpilen 250, only brought it because it looked really good. The issues I felt were the low ground clearance and the fuel tank. The seat height was not a problem as I am near 6 feet.
same, I dont understand all the issues besides the one you mentioned above they are subjective.
owned vitpilen for about 3 years now.. my only problem is it still look too good 😎
I think another issue with the Husqvarna is that even the sales people seem clueless about it, I recently visited a KTM dealership to try the 250 and I just saw these and I asked the guy about them and he just told me that this brand is KTM owned and nothing else. He never mentioned that it has engine from the 390 which for me would have been a game changer. The 390 tbvh is too sporty looking for my taste the same package in a more retro classy look was what I was looking for but I only got to know about that just now after watching this video.
Hey @amaanhussain9451! Thanks for sharing. Where was this?
Shumi which one to buy the adv 390 X or this ? Maybe even domi what's your take ?
We never recommend that Domi. 390X is okay but the 401 vs 390X is potatoes vs ball-point pen. No comparison at all in how they feel, what they do... anything. So it depends on your preference, intention and goals. Get a test ride on both and ping us?
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Love this format… especially the fact the one of the host seems so in awe with the other seeming like a guru, one may mistake that the earlier one is happy high…
Ahah! Glad you enjoyed the watch!
2:13 what a way to put it!!! Husq.... And the bike disappears! Love these situational, real-world observations which are hilarious! 😂
I wish i had this option in college. I don't begrudge the Karizma i had at the time but the Svartpilen looks SO good and it has the best thing KTMs don't: the calmness.
How is the pillion comfort for long rides
When shumi said "hey google ... Husqvarna"... My google assistant responded as I was listening on speakers 😂... Damn
As much as I appreciate your style of presentation and in-depth technical talk about the products. What I really would like from Team MotorInc. is to actually shoot videos (large format and not 2 minute clips) that are hands-on with the products and you are actually driving them + testing them + sharing your feedback and wealth of information.
Thanks for the feedback. We want to make videos that match our quality expectations, and until we can, we won't create content formats/shows just because, Obelix76
4:48 little correction... globally there are 6......700 cc also
We weren't talking about globally at all. When they don't offer those products here, what is the relevance of those to India?
Will this bike work well for taller persons? I'm 6'2 - 187cm?
Hello wise men, is the alloy swap (from the VIT250) plug and play?
The sizes are the same so it should be @ashinterceptor! So should the 390 Duke's rims.
Can we get any info about the bike after the tyre has been changed. Will there be a considerable difference any idea on this
Hey Motorinc, you missed the most Important Thing man!
The servicing part. Where will these be getting serviced, what can be the average cost and the timing?
Its exactly same as KTMs, which is pretty good
For context, i ride a 390 adv and was given a loaner vitpilen, thought it would feel as compact as a duke, but rightly put straight seat feels more roomy /its not as aggressive /seating ergonomics are better than interceptor and given the low centre of gravity and sharp handling, it flicks sharply but doesnt make it as obvious
Can i fit the engine bash plate to my 2024 duke 390?
The Motor inc show is so intuitive and entertaining you can listen to it in the metro or watch tucked in bed. Theres something for every viewer.
Keep it up ❤️
Thanks a ton! We'll pass your compliments on to the team!
I know the video is about Svat401 but I wanna ask.... Which one should I chose Vit250 or Duke250.
Engine,gearbox, and display is same in both bikes so u get same performance. All boils down to the looks .. what you like .. streetfighter or cafe racer ..
Hi, can the IMU of Duke be retrofitted on Svartpilen 401?
Can I fit VitP white panels to SvartP?
Then it wouldn't be Svartpilen @Yeahbois69 😅
@ but the VitP panels look sooooo gooooooood!!!!!!
Hey, also had an idea for This Connect S02, if you're planning to bring it back on.
How about the state of riding gear in the country?
It generally is hard to come accross proper ECE approved ones, at retail shops as well as the popular online retailers.
Where can one find, what to look for, how are Indian markets different from their global counterparts in terms of their needs, etc.
Could be an interesting listen.
Hey Dhruv! If you look to Indian brands like Viaterra, for example, CE-rated stuff is not hard to find, nor is it silly-expensive!
Can we use michelin pilot street 2 with tube? Will there be any ill effect of using tubes in the tubeless tyres? Apart from instant flat tyres when punctured? Please answer as i couldn't find any leads for it.
No you can run tubes inside most tubeless tyres with no strain.
As I keep saying! Marvelous Presentation! Only one thing I'd like to add! The Vocal Audio needs a little bit of tweaking for both of you guys! I mean the It sounds a little muddy at places, the Lows dominate the Mids and the Highs and then again everything comes back to place after a couple of mins! And then it happens again and this whole thing keeps happening throughout the video! Although whatever you guys say is completely audible! It's just that smidge of imperfection and I dont relate with Motorinc!I mean most people wouldn't probably notice it but being a Small Time musician who has learnt a few things about audio balancing it affects me 😅
It could be a microphone issue though! Because I've noticed this before also!
Where can we find the reviews of the bikes as opposed to the first impressions, reviews from the test regimen that you have for the bikes?
Why they don’t provide spoke with tubeless tires
That jingle❤️❤️ pls make it a bit longer. I replay it a million times for every new video!!
I absolutely love how simple and stylish husqies look I really hope someday we will have a baby norden out with this engine configuration 🤞🏻
Guys just a doubt ... is the abs calibration different when compared to the duke 390 ? Some other channel said this abs is offroad tuned so if i swap to vit 250 rims and grippier tyres will the abs sensor face issues
Hi MotorInc,
I am very confused between the Svartpilen 401 and Speed 400, i mainly travel 45km up and down everyday in peek bangluru trafic and looking for something very comfirtable and easy to ride, I have taken the test drive of speed 400 and didn't like the sound of fan when stuck in traffic as the fan was making more noice then the engine, still waiting for a test drive of Svarpilen 401.
Also, since the 401 has the adjustabele suspention which will be the most comfirable bike Speed 400 or The Svartpilen 401 with the suspention tuned for comfirt.
Love your content!!!
Why not get a test ride? It'll clear up a lot very quickly, Akash!
Sunday has become so crucial listening to Shumi and kart ❤ peace next level
Is the 2024 vitpilen 250 viable as a comfortable daily commuter in Mumbai and occasional weekend rides outside the city for someone looking to upgrade from a Jupiter 125?
Can be! Story coming soon Amit!
Perfect way to begin with the brand name and history. New bike company opened up in our books!
Yesterday i ride both duke 390 gen3 and Husqvarna svartpilen 401. I see the difference and i love duke so much i can't express my feelings, i love that machine, i always think why shumi always talk about Duke's, know i know that why. And svartpilen 401 is also good.
Really sounds like you enjoyed riding the Duke @amritraj2785. 😅 Thanks for sharing!
Really hope we get a separate short review for the Vitpilen 250 as well once the testing is done ! Can't wait 😄
We are waiting for test bikes too!
I'm seeking a bike that can handle various terrains, including highways, city streets, and off-road conditions, considering that Indian roads are unpredictable. Which option would be more comfortable to ride and able to fulfill my diverse riding needs? Please assist me in making this decision.
LETS GO!! , Thank you guys for the review on this bike , one of my dream bikes for sure!
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Let's say I want to use the Vitpilen tyre setup on the Svartpilen, with the tubeless road tires and all. Do I need retune the suspension as well or will it work as is?
It should work well enough. And you have adjustability on the 401 to take care of the rest, @fluffyraider
@@motorinc thanks, that's sorts it then
this is a bike im going to consider buying because as much as i love the dukes my younger cousin (who lives a completly different life than me, and has an opposite attitude about motoring itself) owns one. and i know that is a bad reason to not get one but it is what it is.
I've got the 2020 Svart, I am not sure if the 401 is for me simply because in my eyes the 2020 design is just unbeatable.
how much of a competion will the upcoming RE hunter 450 be to the Triumph speed 400 as a whole product and the RE scram 450 to the TRIUMPH scrambler 400x?
How to say what a bike that hasn't been launched will be like?
just some assumptions , cause u guys have already ridden the Himalayan 450 , so u guys must have an idea how the himalyan's chassis and engine would fair against triumph twins .
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No plan to speculate and confuse, Soham. We're in no rush at all, but when we do offer an opinion, we'd like it to be correct, helpful and clear.
ok , thnx for this insight @@motorinc
How's the ergonomics for lower body, comapared to gen-2 Dukes?
5:31 I would say that having a 250cc café and a 400cc scrambler makes sense in our market.
1) Café because there is no café racer - looking motorcycle in the 250cc class and someone who wants to buy a motorcycle on the fact that it looks like a café wouldn't have to pay a substantial amount to buy the RE Conti. I mean, if a buyers budget it low but wants a bike to look like a café, he/she might probably be okay with having lesser power in their bike. Agree?
2) 400cc Scrambler because Scramblers are "do-it-all" bikes and when it comes to it, we have a mindset that the bike needs to have at least a certain amount of power and torque to be able to "do-it all"
Of course I am giving my opinion in a general sense but what good it does to Husq.... (Struggles to spell it and decides to call it Huskies) Huskies, time has to tell.
Man motorinc is on the roll!! It's one video after another. Awesome guys
Can we change the Svartpilen Spoke wheels to Vitpilen 401 Alloy wheels from the company without any cost?
This video totally makes sense, coming from FZS v2 I felt Husqverna to be more suitable for me, the posture was familiar and option to let it rip is just awesome. Which BTW I felt was missing in Scram 400x and felt a bit top heavy for me and I know I did not want to put extra effort getting into that extra bit of learning curve for a scrambler for me, and I personally didn't like the instrument cluster of Speed 400 and I'd rather stick to 401 and get a familiar riding posture and be comfortable knowing I'm in command and in future I'd like change the spokes to alloy for street riding(If Vitpilen was offered in 401 I'd have had gone for that instead for sure + handlebar raiser).
Since I started to learn about motorcycle (not riding them, I've just got my licence), I was always confused and devastated by the choice between Svartpilen 250 and VStorm 250 sx. I know, why being confused between these two. Vstorm is clearly a winner by specs and utility. I am aware of it. But, something about Svartpilen, that made me think.
I am a bit sad to know that at this moment Svartpilen 250(ah the spelling is so long) is not available.
So, VStorm is clear the winner for me. Without a fight. I am capping myself within 250cc because I'm new.
I don't know why I am saying all these, but you folks have done a lot for me, unknowingly. Infact the first great motorcycle review video I watched, was the Vstorm review by Shumi. I was hooked.
Hopefully oneday I will get a Vstorm. Thanks a lot Motorinc
there are a lot of 400 and 350cc's out there which are beginer friendly bro. Don't restrict yourself with the 250cc's. Take a test drive and decide for yourself.
VStrom 250 is a great bike.
@@ajaikrishnajm9146 thanks for the info. I will keep that it mind :)
@@Dheeeeraj it certainly looks so. I will rent one to see how it actually feels