The Highest Road in the World! Triumph Speed 400 vs. Scrambler 400 X | CTXP
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Published 2023-11-11
Umling La is the highest motorable pass in the world, tucked into the Himalayas in northern India. Team CTXP sets out from a few hundred feet above sea level in Delhi in the hopes that they can overcome rainstorms, washed-out roads, and oxygen deprivation to make it to more than 19,000 feet. Will Zack and Spurg conquer the highest road in the world?
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Spurg's gear:
Arai Classic-V Helmet rvz.la/3QvzGwX
REV'IT! Eclipse 2 Jacket rvz.la/3u2HKO5
REAX 267 Jeans rvz.la/40uYaei
Sedici Marco Mesh 2 Gloves rvz.la/3ubvNWI
Scorpion EXO Tempest Gloves rvz.la/466Fjaw
REAX Tasker Waterproof Boots rvz.la/3u4ssIJ
100% Barstow Goggles rvz.la/3SyvkI1
USWE Patriot 15L Bounce Free Backpack rvz.la/49kM9fw
Fly Racing 2-Piece Rain Suit rvz.la/3spBShs
Alpinestars Tech Jacket rvz.la/3QyRck3
Zack’s gear:
Scorpion EXO-CT220 Helmet rvz.la/40tlPvA
Sedici Marco 2 Mesh Waterproof Jacket rvz.la/3MBkoWx
Klim K Forty 2 Jeans rvz.la/3SytRkZ
REV'IT! Dune Gloves rvz.la/49uMUma
REAX Cyclone WP Gloves rvz.la/3QRX09q
Alpinestars Oscar Monty V2 Boots rvz.la/3QxgK0H
100% Accuri 2 Goggles rvz.la/3tZynyI
Kriega R22 Backpack rvz.la/49mGVjD
REAX Traveller Rain Jacket rvz.la/40sU3Q4
REAX Traveller Rain Pants rvz.la/3QxeTZP
REV'IT! Solar 3 Jacket rvz.la/3Su8EsB
Comm System:
Sena 50S Harman Kardon Mesh Intercom rvz.la/3QRd0ZC
Luggage:
Sedici Dry Bags rvz.la/47I0BwL
Kriega US-20 Drypack rvz.la/3Qsy9rz
Accessories:
ROK Straps rvz.la/40svwdZ
GPS Tracker:
Garmin inReach Mini 2 rvz.la/3MwB3uf
0:00 Intro
2:26 Revealing the bikes
5:25 Look right, ride left
8:45 Out of the city
10:50 Into the dark
14:35 Arriving in Manali
16:17 Atal Tunnel
18:15 Jispa
19:19 On the "road" again
21:22 The river road
22:50 Kargyak
24:21 Padum
26:08 Off the beaten path
27:41 Karu
29:07 Nyoma
31:35 The final leg
33:40 The shortcut
37:00 Snow, sleet, rain
39:10 The top
39:56 Final thoughts
All Comments (21)
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So, you guys were from RevZilla! I'm the rider who informed you about the alternate route. I'm delighted to be featured in your video
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This is growing to be the Grand Tour of the motorcycle world.
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Was here for the review, stayed for the documentary, and finished the video feeling incredibly inspired, breathtaking work!
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I did this ride earlier in August. You may go anywhere in your life but you'll always remember Ladakh. Having said that, I've done this ride on my Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 and several other riders did this on smaller 200s. The triumphs are obviously capable of this and more!
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For those wondering, BRO refers to border roads organisation which builds the roads to those amazing places.
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These are no longer just YouTube videos…these are documentaries with how well put together and captivating it is! Very well done these are the trips I dream of!
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I remember a friend and I were in Oregon and heading towards Reno. We got within 30 miles of Reno when a wildfire shut down Hwy 395. No biggie, we will make a detour to I80, or so we thought. The fire spread and shut down all routes to interstate 80. We initially tried to brave the off road path, but it was talcum powder, and neither my sportbike, nor his cruiser were gonna make it that way. We ended up having to turn around and go BACK up 395, cross into Nevada in the northern border, then drop back down on a 400 mile detour. Buddy dumped the bike on a blind corner in the middle of the night (he and the bike were both ok), not a single car the whole way, but we finally pulled into Reno in the early morning after about 17hrs of riding. While I wasnt happy at the time, it made some of my best motorcycling memories, and I wouldnt change it for the world.
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Indian riding conditions are most of the times weird but the rewards are exponentially higher when one survive those challenges. We grow as a individual and start appreciating the oneness. Thanks for showing this part of Indian to the world. Love from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India😊❤.
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41:15 In case anyone is wondering what was written in the Devanagari script, it's a Sanskrit Phrase, "shramena sarvam sadhyam" meaning "everything is achievable through hardwork".
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These dudes did the entire trip with open face helmets and no riding pants or leg guards. Props to them.
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40 minutes passed as if I were riding the Himalaya myself. Awesome job dudes, just awesome. Thank you for your service to motorbiking humanity :)
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I’m sure I can’t have been the only one to need a conversion. 19,000 feet is about 5.8km. Straight up! Wow.
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In case anyone is wondering, BRO stands for Border Road Organization in India. It is Engineered and maintained by the Army as it is in a sensitive zone.
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Thank you for coming to India and showcasing one of the most incredible roads in the world, not to mention the highest. The documentary was brilliantly made, and both riders showcased impressive skills. This is one of the best Moto documentaries I've seen in a while. Congratulations to everyone involved in its creation. I hope you all had a fantastic day in India.
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I’ve watched this twice now, once solo and a second time with my father who got teary eyed at the end. Phenomenal content what an adventure! Inspiring for all riders, thank you for this gem.
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Huge props to the crew involved in this! It's easy to forget that the videographers following this amazing journey were probably almost as tired and cold as our two heroes in front of the camera.
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Shame Ari wasn’t here but Spurgeon was a nice surprise! Common Tread is the only motorcycle content that my wife will watch with me. Would love to see Spurge, Zack, and Ari on the next trip.
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HEY, I'M A LOCAL FROM HIMACHAL PRADESH AND ONE OF YOUR AVID VIEWERS TOO. THERE WERE SO MANY THINGS I COULD HAVE HELPED YOU WITH. BUT GREAT TO SEE YOU PEOPLE RIDING THROUGH MY HOMETOWN. WISH I WAS THERE TO SEE YOU. GREAT VIDEO.
