Hey #PDArmy, would you pick the V-Strom SX or is there something else that you'd like? Let us know below, and don't forget to hit that Like button!

@subhankarmutsuddi4308

2 жыл бұрын

Himalayan still stands tall in this price segment and the entry adv segment!

@twowheeledparadox

2 жыл бұрын

In this price segment, the Himalayan or, more likely, the Scram 411.

@saintofall3653

2 жыл бұрын

I think there's potential for you to do a big Adv show off from bottom to top, Himalyan, Yezdi Adv, Vstrom, KTM adv 250-390 and the GS 310. Or maybe that's too much? Maybe you'll have to do a combine thing with Zigwheels for that?

@affanshaikh9963

2 жыл бұрын

Himalayan is still a better option

@kanishkprasad5121

2 жыл бұрын

Meteor vs roadster? 🥺Been waiting for a long time

Hey Team, One suggestion. The background music is loud compared to Varun's voice, which needs regular adjustment of volume (I tried watching in multiple devices and even in a TV). Just check if this is same with everyone and if yes, please do adjust the volume levels in the coming videos. It's a bit annoying! Great Work and keep it going.

@dineshr1531

2 жыл бұрын

Don't give any suggestions, they will never take it, for years and years people have been complaining about this and the problem gets more severe with more complaints. Even aliens have complained about this from exoplanets that the sound is reaching them and is irritating. I feel pity for those aliens and our humans.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh damn.

@sumit6972

2 жыл бұрын

i just commented on the same, had to constantly move my fingers on the remote and it takes the attention away from the review part.

@gam3rszone

2 жыл бұрын

It is like this for every video. When watching with every body the voice is lower than the music I need to keep adjusting the volume constantly. My mind is on the volume rather than the video.

@souravsaha3140

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss

Proud Gixxer 250 owner - there are few things which RE and Yezdi can't provide - Japanese reliability, smooth engine and gearbox with great low end , great handling, lower weight and service cost

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Refinement is key.

@609neo

2 жыл бұрын

But there is one small problem: this is not an ADV.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

@@609neo You would classify this as?

@ayushpathania5500

2 жыл бұрын

Gixxers engine is made in India by Indian engineers unlike vstorm 650. So the thing about Japanese reliability doesn’t count here. But it’s still a great bike

@sohammhatre

2 жыл бұрын

@@varunpainter6964 , if you'd ask me I'd say a 'Sports Tourer with added comfort'

Everyone, please remember, or if you haven't watched it, watch the Simplified episode on ADVs. All Advs are not supposed to go offroading. Some are just supposed to be just good tourers which can handle broken roads and some trails. Like the famous Multistrada. So please, try some nuance.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Bingo

@surendarmohan9878

2 жыл бұрын

I've mentioned this earlier in my comment, not every adv supposed to be riden in forest and rivers. These channels should start educating riders and enthusiasts about purpose of the motorcycle, how responsibly use them. Because one bad comment influence 1000 buyers and some good products never get the recognition it deserve.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

@@surendarmohan9878 ADVs can be ridden anywhere and everywhere. NOT ALL ADVs can do that.

@surendarmohan9878

2 жыл бұрын

@@varunpainter6964 if my comment doesn't make it clear, my statement was to support Black Death's comment and I said he is correct

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

@@surendarmohan9878 Cheers

All good, gem of an engine but that front mud guard will prove to be a major hindrance for anyone even remotely thinking of going on some muddy trails for a bit of offloading.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Don't even think about it.

@powerdriftofficial

2 жыл бұрын

And that is not what it's meant for. As Varun said in the video, it's good for some soft-roading.

@twowheeledparadox

2 жыл бұрын

@@powerdriftofficial Indeed. I thrash my 200 Duke off road. I put high profile tyres on it, a bash plate and bar risers. But the stock 150 mm suspension travel is its Achilles' heel. The alloy rims are fine. Also, the stock ground clearance is 175 mm but with the tyres it is an inch higher so about the same as the Gixxer-Strom.

@sohammhatre

2 жыл бұрын

@@varunpainter6964 , although shouldn't deter someone from taking it up north in the trecherous roads of India?

@apolloxlix679

2 жыл бұрын

The V-strom series have always been focused more on touring and soft roading as compared to its rivals so i guess that theme also applies here

Does visor and wheel size upgrade costs 31K+? Must be an adjustable visor then. Maybe in the next review you can talk about, what are the differences between this and a regular 250. I would love to know how that 31k+ premium is justified. I am sure there are others as well.

Really happy Varun talked about the price point and how Yezdi and RE are almost in the same price bracket , but what about the ktm 250 adventure which is more expensive than the gixxer but more powerful as well , hope we get a detail comparo like the one PD did for the modern retro classics.

1:24 - "But you never ride a specsheet.... Do you" one of the greatest lines by Varun Painter, will see you later...

@user-pv7ir7tv8c

2 жыл бұрын

That is common phrase used in most auto reviews..

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Its common buddy! But thanks for noticing

At 2.5lac on road, its priced dangerously close to RE Himalayan and Yezdi Adventure, both of which make really good tourers as well as off roaders. Future looks difficult for this differently dressed Gixxer.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

That's right!

@twowheeledparadox

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they should have offset its lack of off road chops with reasonable pricing. As good a road tourer as this bike is, it is not worth the 30k premium over the standard Gixxer.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

@@twowheeledparadox +1

@dhruvsaxenadstar

2 жыл бұрын

The use case if totally different for both the categories.. you need to choose wisely!

@shreyaskulkarni9233

2 жыл бұрын

I feel a bit different about this. Himalayan and Yezdi Adv both offer a same package, Great off road specialists. But this feels like the one you can use daily for your office road and also for touring longer distances. Good in traffic good in plain roads and a hint of soft road tread. I guess it captures a gap in market rather than competing on a segment.

Hey varun , do u refer this bike to beginner interested in more tour plus some offroad or u wana suggest smthing else in same price range?

these Indian reviews always criticize Suzuki's bikes. it's not a total ADV because ABS can't be turned off. this bike will mostly use as a tourer bike, for very long-distance rides.

i dont care abt anything..at this price point i dont see any other bike that is perfect fit for tall and heavy riders..finally a bike for me

Please Compare vstrom, xpulse, cb200x, Benelli trk, himalyan, yezdi adventure, yezdi scrambler, royal Enfield scram, and royal Enfield hunter

Hi, What is the total permitted weight load, including the passenger on this bike? Thank you Sasha

PowerDrift video editing is so good that, I don't mind watching in a loop.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Comment of the day!

These DOP at Powerdrift are so good Man 🤯 each and every frame so well picked

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Team work makes the dream work

@powerdriftofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Magicians - all of those who made this video!

@suraj250684

2 жыл бұрын

The larger crowd shots are third party stock videos stitched together with PDs own footage. Great editing though

How is this for saddling?

Buzz is that Himalayan and Hero on the verge of launching new adv models. If that is under next 4-5 months, one can wait. But if it is taking more time than that, and we rule out Himalayan for the same reason, we are only left with ktm adv, gs310 and vstrom, in that segment. For somebody who majorly wants to ride it on Himalayas (Ladakh, spiti, other mountain passes etc) with a pillion a and luggage, what would be the better option? Or can we still consider current Himalayan inspite of knowing that they will soon launch 450 soon?

How is is compared to xpulse2004v if we consider Indian city roads

Loved the way you did the review..also loved the music. I too am looking for an upgrade from my Avenger 220 and am looking for a bike for 80% city use and 20% touring. The gixxer 250 is a gem of an engine and I think the vstorm will bring in more uses of the same engine. I value reliability and good engineering so that I can spend more time riding and less time fixing the bike. I feel Enfields and Yezdi are yet to reach there in terms of engineering and refinements.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Test ride it once though

@dhivagarsrinivasan622

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it.

love your stuff powerdrift! Please switch to 50 fps, high frame rate videos guys. Would love to see high frame rate powerdrift videos! 😊

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

We hear you :)

@RabbilChoudhary

2 жыл бұрын

@@vroombk ❤️

@4:23 point hai boss ka to be honest, personally i think this script and the video presentation from varun gels so well, really liked the video 👌

@Anurag_Dubey

2 жыл бұрын

Are guruji aap🤪

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! This comment has made my day. :D

Does this motorcycle have slipper clutch?

As a former Gixxer squid getting into touring this seems like a great option !

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahha

🙂Still waiting for full blown review... Hope it will hit soon

Finally a review I can actually watch and it's in English. Brief as it was I'm looking forward to your more comprehensive review. Please tone down a little on your background music as it's actually distracting.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Gotcha

Missing the guy who featured in that incredible video of the first Gixxer 150 7/8 years ago

What do you guys think 💬 whether suggest V storm 250 or KTM adv 250 ? If we ride most of our time in City & highway rides?

@vivejk4443

2 жыл бұрын

i think vstrom service cost will be cheaper.

@karakcoffee5493

2 жыл бұрын

V storm any f in day bro

Can we get a video on CB 300R 2022 version ?

Difference of 31000 is not justifiable. It would have been justifiable if they had given long travel suspension and slightly retuned engine specs.

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@aadvikchidurala1459

2 жыл бұрын

Uujm

That gear pulling part resembles with my Suzuki GS150r

@abhimanyuganguly7283

2 жыл бұрын

That's what my first impression is visually, is it a gs relaunch, only with a BS6 250 cc engine, makes it special all the more and a cue for me to consider it, though I still love my GS150R

At what rpm it goes to 100kmph in 6th gear? Any engine heating issues? Which bike should I go for classic 350 or VstromSx250 for touring considering the speeds of 90 to 100kmph max which engine is more comfortable at these speeds

@dhivagarsrinivasan622

2 жыл бұрын

The new classic 350 sorted so many issues the old classic had, both the bikes are comfortable at 100kmph...vstrom has better hardwares and specifically designed for road touring and with soft trails where the classic struggles. Do test ride...

@parijatwadekar777

2 жыл бұрын

go for v strom

Good bike and good review.. loved the music, can anyone help name the music in the video..

Varun when are you gweting the full review.. I rode this bike as test ride and its feels good as of now but cant decide on just one test ride of 500mts.. Eagerly waiting fo your review on this..

How long more time to release the full review?

Great review as always, but why do I have to constantly reduce my volume when music comes up, as compared to the voice?

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

we aren't facing this issue on our end.

What is the purpose of that metal thing at the rear wheel?

@StarxPlayz7

4 ай бұрын

That's saree guard,only in India market.

Loved the edits, loved the video and overall visuals.. . . . But will buy xuplse 200 Budget me hain 🥺

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahah. Well played.

So it's gonna be Honda CB200X vs vstrom 250 SX ?

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

test ride always!

Finally in 4K♥️♥️♥️

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

yessss! Finally.

When is the full review coming?

I own a SF 250, If i had this option I'd definitely goto the Vstrom... Considering the touring ability and the features this has.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

On-road touring for sure

@tejasku2291

2 жыл бұрын

@@varunpainter6964 yeah

@jubin2611

2 жыл бұрын

hornet is good option 80 k differnce

@drgon2145

2 жыл бұрын

@@jubin2611 Xpulse is far better option than

@jubin2611

2 жыл бұрын

@@drgon2145 i mean CB200X bro X pulse is a far better option considering its offroad capabilities and its different kind of bike CB200X and V strom are almost similar in looks and purpose

At what rpms does it cruise at 100kmph in top gear?

@madrasrider

2 жыл бұрын

6k

@saswatsenapati7870

Жыл бұрын

6000 rpm 6th gear

Such a perfect point of pricing.

why so loud background music?

Sirf Long Travel Suspension Dal dene seh hi bike off-road nahi Banti hai, tensile strength & metallurgy of cycle parts bhi ushi specification ka hoyna chahiye, Ducati Multistrada’s main feature is 4 bikes in 1, Touring, Commuting, Sporty & Light Off-roading but uske liye Ohlin’s ka Electronic Adjustable Suspension chahiye jo ish price range mein possible nahi hai, So this is a compromise cut budget Multistrada

Out of the context but Gixxer 250 should be more muscular than the 150 🙏

When is the full below review coming up

I'm in love with this bike

Xpulse 4v is the best comfort bike and off-roader and Value for money

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

It is truly an amazing motorcycle

KTM 390 adventure should come with a design something like this..

Good ol PD is back ?

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

We never left 😃

what is presenter height? 180cm suitable or not for this bike?

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

6'2"

How come gearfliq did the review on 25th and powerdrift is stuck in embargo?

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

They got access to someone’s personal motorcycle one day before the embargo date and put up their review.

Guys please help me pick one. V-strom or r15m 60th anni edition. I drive mostly in city and occasionally on highway. Mileage is imp, looking at the roads in my place I'm strongly inclined towards v-strom also i want to try something new. I've had a v2 in the past and i loved it great engine loved the style. And v4m has so many features so damn many also that color is wow. Someone please help me choose one obvio with facts and not heart. Please, Thank-you

@parijatwadekar777

2 жыл бұрын

go for v strom....as u already own the r15 in the past......v strom in every way better motorcycle than others in that budget....it's a all rounder motorcycle which will give u mileage as well as decent performance on highways

@RAMIC-tv1ye

2 жыл бұрын

I am the same as you I have been owning the V2 for the past 10 years trust me once you ride v strom you'll never be able to go back to the V2 I now completely use the V STROM NOw

please review the 2022 Honda CB 300 R

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't get our hands on one

Please stop that irritating loud background music so that we can listen to what the reviewer is saying

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Feedback noted :)

What happened to the voice sound level? Over powering background sound.

EPIC Video Team PowerDrift 🧖🏾

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

You know it

The same reviewer was all praises for the same engine and acceleration on the fixer review. In fact it puts out the most torque and power on the dyno.

@lallandonak2959

2 жыл бұрын

Nn

@lallandonak2959

2 жыл бұрын

.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah?

We need a pair of USD forks and wire spoke wheels on this baby.

There was no outro "Varun Painter see you later!" :(

The Gixxer 250 is a sleeper in it’s segment and didn’t get its credit. Hope that this can bring in a change. PS: the way sedans are fading and making way for SUVs, guess bike manufacturers are now concentrating on machines that are better on Indian roads.

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with the Gixxer 250 to be honest. Its a modest motorcycle, not a great one

How he manages to have the same colour combination of the motorcycle in his riding clothes and helmet is interesting. Attention to detail.

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

Hahhahaha!

@harieaswaran8979

2 жыл бұрын

@@vroombk Man please reply on Instagram 😅.

Please decrease the master volume of the bgm it's overpowering varun's voice

Waiting for the full review!.. 😊

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Very soon

@ravikandgule5556

2 жыл бұрын

@@varunpainter6964 Thank you🙏❤

Where is the review of ktm rc 390 2022 and 390 adv 2022

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

2022 ADV not happening. RC390 - 7th June

Was waiting for this .............!

I might just get this one

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Test ride and decide!

This or the bmw g310gs? Highway tourer which is comfortable on broken roads being the priority

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Two different price points

@er404

2 жыл бұрын

Bmw is super comfy, but u need money, just example, indicators are 5000/- rs for 310gs and gixxers are 440/- rs

@Arjunkumar-sn7wy

2 жыл бұрын

G310Gs always..

@logansnake1843

2 жыл бұрын

@@varunpainter6964 Hey Varun. Keeping the pricing aside, whats ur take on the engine performance, highway cruising ability. The gs engine though more powerful, is vibey. Have not ridden the vstrom 250 yet.

@madrasrider

2 жыл бұрын

Bmw service is greater than my cars service. 13k for first service is too much

With bad ride comfort This is just like Gixxer 250 with ADV kit Sad and Disappointed Was planning to install these suspension on my Gixxer 250 😑😑

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

ride comfort is decent. But not the best

@shravanshaiju2498

2 жыл бұрын

For a person who is buying for highway cruising ...riding comfort, ergonomics and seat is pretty good....but not for a person who likes to do hardcore off-road

@thisisganesh

2 жыл бұрын

@@shravanshaiju2498 i also ride on gixxer 250 bro and trust me the suspension is just bad for even cement roads its just not comfortable , you will keep moving even on good highways Strictly need better suspension like xpulse and F250

All shooting locations are in paradip odisha

These people make automotive reviews feel like beautiful literature.

Wow man you are in Paradeep, ODISHA 😘

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@satya_j_e_e_t

2 жыл бұрын

@@vroombk ♥️♥️ ✨

Grandson of the legendary shogun

Content with my 250. If this is all what the Vstrom 250 is, i can just get an aftermarket wind visor and tour

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad try

Location seems familiar to me is it paradeep, Odisha

@satya_j_e_e_t

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is 😊 Paradeep

Music too loud.. did not hear a single world Varun said

Editor thinks he is creating a music video with loud music

Would prefer yezdi adventure in this price range...Or else dominar 400 power cruiser.

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Neither

looking forward to it, but will it be suitable for 5"6' rider like me 😭😭😞😞

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

test ride always!

@parijatwadekar777

2 жыл бұрын

you can buy accessory to lower the seat height from 835mm to 810mm....so seat height will not be an issue

You are right, we don't ride spec sheets. But when my current trail bike's front suspension bottoms out and shocks my shoulders, I realise that 150 mm is not enough. Can't imagine how 120 mm would feel! Actually, I can. It will be worse!

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Like I said, this isn't for the off-roading bits.

@vinaysindhe

2 жыл бұрын

Just ride a Splendor and you ll Know how 120 mm travel feels like.

@twowheeledparadox

2 жыл бұрын

@@vinaysindhe Haha! Yes, I remember your previous comments! Just the word Splendour is enough, thank you!

@mohitonutube

2 жыл бұрын

spring travel is more than 300 mm as per teambhp

@vinaysindhe

2 жыл бұрын

@@mohitonutube they must have added left, right and rear suspension travel. Team bhp is getting Dumber and Dumber day by day.

Which location is this? Especially the long building on the back.

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

This was shot around Paradeep, Orissa

Bring back old pd editing.

The place of shooting is Paradip, Odisha. 😊😊😊😊

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing.

How is it for a 5'5'' guy ?

@satishk3519

2 жыл бұрын

Won't be easy . i am 5.7 and i could only tip toe it . i am waiting for low seat accessory to arrive and give a try .

New rc 390 review plz

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

10th June is when the embargo ends

Voice over volume is less music more

It looks dope

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Sort of

@trelisman1673

2 жыл бұрын

Yes❤

They should call this as jacked up gixxer.

Kindly keep the music and songs out. They are so annoying and interfere with the voiceover.

Background music....check check check....

Where’s the first video?

@vroombk

2 жыл бұрын

Magic happened

KTM 250 ADV FTW!

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

25k more FTW!

@linkinpark7898

2 жыл бұрын

@@varunpainter6964 damn! Spitting facts! 😂

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

@@linkinpark7898 🤣🤣🤣

this bike makes sense to me

@powerdriftofficial

Жыл бұрын

Really good one at that.

How to kill an international model bike for Indian market? Suzuki: Hold my helmet.

Loved the helmet.. Searched Klim helmet online.. blown away by the price.. aukat se bhi neeche gir gaya bhai.. you can literally buy a new bike for that price 😅

@drgon2145

2 жыл бұрын

How much ???

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

As a professional in this field, occupational hazards are common. We rely on the best!

@drgon2145

2 жыл бұрын

@@varunpainter6964 tell me money ?

@Anurag_Dubey

2 жыл бұрын

@@drgon2145 google it yourself

@drgon2145

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anurag_Dubey 😑 thank you for telling me other ways to know about the price 😒

God level review

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :D

Chalo aa gye

@varunpainter6964

2 жыл бұрын

Chaloooo!

PowerDrift 😍❤️❤️❤️