The PowerDrift Podcast

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 first part of 'How to buy a used Superbike' podcast, we took you through the process of buying a used superbike, how to inspect the bike before you seal the deal as well as the paperwork involved. In this second part, we dive into the world of buying imported superbikes, the ones which were brought to India through unofficial channels. Shumi breaks down the process of getting your dream superbike, how to look out for scams and grey motorcycles, and ensuring that you get your hands on a legal motorcycle. Mind you, the last one is really crucial, as your motorcycle could get impounded if it isn't legal

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.

It’s the dream for most of us - to get our first big capacity, multi-cylinder motorcycle and ride off into the sunset. Shumi breaks down the process of chasing this dream into something we can attack one piece of the puzzle at a time. This podcast demystifies how to go from your 200-250cc bikes to a proper big bike!

Most of us love motorcycles, most of us cars. For the former, we have wondered more often than once; how did it all begin? In this episode of The PowerDrift Podcast, Varun Painter sits down with Vijay Thomas, Marketing Lead, Harley Davidson India, and goes back in time to learn it all.

Yup, you read that right! Touring on a supersport is not your everyday chore but Ashim Ranadive gave it a shot by riding across countries all the way to India. How much did he spend? How did he get his visas? Varun sits down with Ashim to hear it all.  

You can follow Ashim on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/7Days1Shower/

On this episode of The PowerDrift Podcast, Varun Painter gets into a friendly chat with Abhik Das, our in-house car expert and one of the recent additions to the team. Abhik goes back in time and talks about his college days, his first bike, his first car and how he gave automotive journalism a thought that materialised into a career. Give us a LIKE if you LIKE what you see and let us know who you want to see next in the comments below.

Yeah, we know! Everyone is talking about electric vehicles. Trying to deliver the best product, with the most range and the least charge time; manufacturers these days are at it. Shumi and Varun Painter get candid in this no holds barred conversation.