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The PowerDrift Podcast is about all things automotive, and sometimes, non-automotive as well. We'll talk about things that revolve around the motoring scenario in India, and other countries as well. Stay tuned, we look forward to listening from you!
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In this episode of the PowerDrift Podcast, our hosts discuss Automotive Hobbies. From making auto magazine cut-outs to collecting stickers, our hosts spill the beans on what their go-to automotive hobby have been. Do you have one which you would like to share with us? Can't wait to hear from ya'll and get to know more about the whackiest automotive hobby out there!
Tall motorcycles may look scary, especially if you are short. But it's only a mental barrier that you need to overcome. Riding a tall motorcycle is just a skill you need to unlock. All you have to do is retune your brain and open yourself to acquiring the skillset. Shumi explains how you can do that in this PowerDrift Podcast.
Motorcycling is extremely fun. But there are ways which can improve your motorcycling experience. Methods that will lead to lesser fatigue, more control, and in general, make you feel better through the ride. All of these will help you ride longer, faster, and make you a better rider. Shumi explains 5 such things in today's podcast.
Shumi's school - TWO : https://indimotard.com/two/
There's a little bit of a feeling that motorcycling, being the largely solitary activity that it is, is a bit selfish. In this Podcast episode, Shumi discusses this rather difficult topic. Should you be spending the family unit’s collective income on a bike? Is that fair? Some answers and some questions in this podcast! Let us know what you think!
On this episode of The PowerDrift Podcast, Shumi talks about a topic that you guys have badgered us the most with. What’s stopping you from buying your very own motorcycle? Are you parents getting in the way of things? Should you revolt against your elders? Answers and more in this video.
Dig deeper! Motorcycling is a wondeful universe of facts, concepts, engineering, skills, experiences and memories. In this podcast, Shumi talks about why you should invest in more knowledge about the lifestyle that makes you feel alive. Why the more you know, the better your motorcycling will be. About how the richness of your experience could be vastly enhanced. Just by committing to your passion and thirsting to know about it.
Motorcycles are such fun things! They are full of the ability to bring joy and pleasure! So why is your keyboard spewing negative nonsense? If a motorcycle is not right for you, does it mean it’s not perfect for someone else? Time to get rid of our negative thoughts on motorcycles! Let’s celebrate motorcycles for what they are and look at them objectively! Precisely what Shumi’s discusses in today’s podcast.
Ever felt that your motorcycle could do wonderful things if you could give a handful of upgrades? Hold that thought. In this podcast, Shumi presents another one of his radically simple, direct ideas. That you motorcycle could do more if you simply knew more about how to extract performance from it. It’s not what all you could have, it’s knowing how to make the most of what you have right now. A skilled rider on a slower motorcycle will always be better than an unskilled one on a fast motorcycle. With the right skills, the ability to make the most of your tyres, brakes and suspension, you can do fast -- and safely -- even if it’s a small motorcycle. In today’s podcast, Shumi explains why you should probably upgrade your skills first and then consider upgrading your motorcycle.
On today’s PowerDrift Podcast, Shumi gets into the nitty-gritty of the electric scooters in India. OEMs like Ather, Bajaj, TVS, Ampere, and the new Simple Energy and Ola Electric have very similar problems to tackle including the charging infrastructure, range, and dealing with inefficient old batteries. Watch the podcast to get a deeper insight into what happens behind the scenes in the electric scooter industry, and what you can expect in the near future.
Experience back pain or other discomfort and aches during or after a motorcycle ride? It could be down to your riding style, and your technique. In this podcast, Shumi explains how you can adapt to make your riding more comfortable and engaging.
Riding motorcycles can be complex. That's why all serious riders always say they're learning. But where does the learning start? What's the most essential thing of all? Shumi's been teaching for over 14 years at India's oldest riding school — Indimotard's TWO School — and here's his quick discussion on the most essential riding skill of all.
What if we told you monsoon was the best time to ride your motorcycle? Confused? Shumi breaks down riding in the rain and explains everything that you need to do to ensure you have a ride as fun as any time else in the year.
Accidents happen and they suck. But our contribution comes right after the event as bystanders, co-riders or good samaritans. So how to deal with them? It all starts with understanding what has happened and deciding what to do next. What you decide can, sometimes, mean life or death. Or in the worst case, a prolonged injury. On today's PowerDrift Podcast, Shumi explains what to do in case of an accident, and after, so that you can probably avoid it from happening again. This is not a first-aid course, and we highly recommend you enrol yourself in one if you're a serious motorcyclist.
Road rage is a term that we hear a lot more today than we used to just a few years ago, no? In this episode of The PowerDrift Podcast, Shumi discusses the reasons why you have road rage, and the solutions to get around it. And a special thank you to the #PDArmy for suggesting that we talk about this! Please do leave us a comment with other topic suggestions for future podcast episodes! If you have more questions, other questions, please do comment! If you like the video, please do share it with your friends! Have a listen, and tell us what you think?
The questions about Advs and off-roading don't stop here at PowerDrift. And even those who don't ask, we know for sure, have been wondering about this. Should you be thinking about going off-roading? What does it mean in terms of time? Will you have fun? Will you hurt yourself? Will it actually improve your riding? How hard is it, really? These and many more questions are the subject of Shumi's new episode of The PowerDrift Podcast. If you have more questions, other questions, please do comment! If you like the video, please do share it with your friends! Have a listen, and tell us what you think?
Shumi’s off on a bit of a tangent this time on The PowetDrift Podcast. He’s asking you to stop worrying and start thinking about how to move on and get the right stuff going for you. The process includes making mistakes and learning from them. This short podcast episode stems from the DMs and comments you, the #PDArmy, write to us. Have a listen and tell us what you think!
We all think we need to modify motorcycles and there are some very good reasons to do it too. But there, and many don’t realise this, great reasons why your stock motorcycle, without any changes, is already capable of delivering more than you can handle. In this episode of The PowerDrift Podcast, Shumi talks about his approach to this rather ticklish subject.
It’s been a topsy-turvy year, 2020. Covid-19 has caused unprecedented pain, tragedy and strife across the world but it’s almost over. Not the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic but the calendar year. Shumi takes a look back at what PowerDrift did all year long with motorcycles. In this video are our favourite motorcycles of 2020 plus what to expect from 2021!
In the tenth episode of The PowerDrift Podcast, we talked about how you go about bringing home a superbike. Today's episode is for those of us who don't have the money to get a brand new one straight from the showroom -- and there are a lot of us! The first part of this two-part podcast breaks down the process of paperwork as well as how do you determine whether a used motorcycle is worth purchasing or not! Shumi simplifies the process of bringing home a pre-loved big displacement motorcycle. And pay attention, in India, prices of bikes fall rapidly once they're purchased and you can save almost 50 per cent of the cost of a new bike within five years!
One of the most common questions we get a PowerDrift is how to start a career in automotive journalism. Shumi uses his 20 years of journalism experience to break the process down into how you start, what you can do, options you can explore by yourself as well as busting all the myths, from bias to the glamour of it. This podcast demystifies how to go about becoming a journalist who tests motorcycles and cars for a living. How to have the best job in the world.
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