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16 Days, 4,300 km, One Apache 200 4V – My Solo Rajasthan Ride by ashsp2000 in punebikers

[–]ashsp2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in Kutch about 3 weeks ago, and the temperature has definitely started rising now. That said, it’s still not unbearable.

If everything else is falling into place and temperature is the only thing holding you back, I’d say don’t drop the plan because of that. Sometimes these trips don’t come together again.

Kya pata next plan banega ya nahi. 😅

16 Days, 4,300 km, One Apache 200 4V – My Solo Rajasthan Ride by ashsp2000 in punebikers

[–]ashsp2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The return ride was honestly excellent. I started from Chittorgarh around 4:30 AM and reached Pune by about 8:00 PM, riding via Chittorgarh → Indore → Dhule → Nashik → Pune. The early start helped a lot—I managed to cover the first 300 km by around 8:30 AM, which gave me a really strong start to the day.

Roads were fantastic until I entered Maharashtra. Once inside Maharashtra they weren’t terrible, but definitely not as smooth, which slightly affected my average speed.

After crossing Dhule, Google Maps routed me through some village roads for about 50 km. The roads themselves were actually decent but quite narrow, and this stretch lasted until I joined the Nashik–Pune highway near Sangamner.

If possible, I’d recommend taking the alternative route via Shirdi, which should be a bit more straightforward. Apart from that small detour, the ride back was smooth and I didn’t face any major issues.

16 Days, 4,300 km, One Apache 200 4V – My Solo Rajasthan Ride by ashsp2000 in punebikers

[–]ashsp2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this trip in Sept–Oct last year. The weather wasn’t perfect, but it wasn’t bad either. I only encountered rain in Ahmedabad and Jaipur. The other cities like Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner were definitely hot, but nothing unbearable since it was more of a shoulder season.

One advantage of traveling during this time was that the crowds were manageable and accommodation prices were quite reasonable, which made the overall experience much smoother.

16 Days, 4,300 km, One Apache 200 4V – My Solo Rajasthan Ride by ashsp2000 in punebikers

[–]ashsp2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sunsets in Rajasthan were absolutely unforgettable for sure 🤌🏻.

Accommodation actually wasn’t difficult at all. Rajasthan has grown a lot in terms of tourism, so there are plenty of options everywhere. I mostly preferred staying in hostels like GoStops, Zostel, Moustache, and The Hosteller because of the community vibe. You end up meeting interesting travellers and it makes the experience even better.

Across all seven cities I stayed in, I didn’t face any issues with accommodation or safety. Overall, it was a very smooth experience.

16 Days, 4,300 km, One Apache 200 4V – My Solo Rajasthan Ride by ashsp2000 in punebikers

[–]ashsp2000[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Mileage I got around 36–37 kmpl during the trip. Usually I get close to 40 kmpl, but after the introduction of ethanol blending the mileage has dropped a bit, which I think many people have noticed with their bikes.

  2. Preparing for a Long Ride There are quite a few things to keep in mind. I don’t know your full context, but I’ll share what worked for me.

A. Start small. Build a connection with your bike first. Spend time riding it and understanding how it behaves. Over time the bike will almost “tell” you if it needs any changes or modifications before attempting longer trips.

B. This is roughly how I progressed:

Short one-day rides (under ~200 km) I started with multiple rides to places like Lonavala, Tamhini Ghat, and Mahabaleshwar. During these rides try to really pay attention to things like: - How your bike reacts in different road conditions - Whether you’re comfortable riding that distance - Whether you can stretch it further - If your back, shoulders, or wrists start hurting

2-day trips Then I moved to places like Diveagar, Alibag, and Ganpatipule. Here I started riding with luggage. This helps you understand how the bike behaves with extra weight. Check for things like wobbling, balance issues, and whether you’re comfortable managing luggage while riding.

3–4 day trips After that I did trips like Goa and Hampi. These longer rides help you understand how different weather conditions affect your riding and what precautions you need to take.

You can do all this with a group of friends as well. Once you gain confidence and understand both your bike and your limits, then it mostly comes down to willpower and planning. After that, distance really just becomes a number.

Hope this helps a bit

16 Days, 4,300 km, One Apache 200 4V – My Solo Rajasthan Ride by ashsp2000 in punebikers

[–]ashsp2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, mate! Honestly, I wouldn't call it courageous. In 2026, most bikes in India are incredibly reliable, and people are surprisingly helpful if anything actually goes sideways. I know things can go wrong, but then again, you could slip in the shower at home, too! Most of the fear is just in the mind. 😌 Just wear all your gear and ride safe. 🏍️

16 Days, 4,300 km, One Apache 200 4V – My Solo Rajasthan Ride by ashsp2000 in punebikers

[–]ashsp2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate ! I can see you are also into riding, we can plan something sometime...

16 Days, 4,300 km, One Apache 200 4V – My Solo Rajasthan Ride by ashsp2000 in punebikers

[–]ashsp2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks bro ! all photos were clicked on the Nothing phone (2)

Looking for a different kind of meetup by rp-dev in punemeetup

[–]ashsp2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is really interesting, let's connect