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As a receiver of thoughtful, helpful Kwasaki advice on this forum. I say... Rest in Peace Kwasaki. You are missed.

Yes I'm sure training would help but trusting a well designed and built ABS system looks a better option for me. UP2U as they say.

Wow. Lots of suggestions. Thank you mak mak. I have ridden without any accidents, never even fallen off a motorbike for 50 years. I guess that means I am a very cautious and lucky rider. Which I learned by riding push bikes in cities where car drivers usually 'don't see' cyclists before pulling out in front of them. But living in Pattaya is another set of challenges altogether. Disaster can strike at any time. Crazy unskilled drivers sometimes drunk or drugged and a general attitude of anything goes means frequent near misses. Only yesterday I turned into a side road off Third Road and just stopped behind 4 motorbikes on their sides and riders accusing a mocy taxi rider of reckless corner cutting. He had cut the corner at speed only to meet an oncoming car. To avoid a full frontal head on impact he swerved into the mocy riders in the left lane. No one appeared to be badly injured so in Thai tradition I skirted round the stopped oncoming car saw nothing and left the scene of angry Thais berating the orange jacketed Win rider. My sheer good luck will one day run out hence my interest in better braking systems. Pattaya now has wind blown sand and debris plus random potholes to add to the broken steel drain covers and cracked concrete surfaces. The tourist buses are once again destroying the surfaces and stopping where convenient for them regardless of others. Rides on the Dark side can also be hazardous. Constant building and repairs mean corners with dangerous loose sand and gravel on the outside of turns. ABS systems can help you steer on slippery surfaces and remain upright through such sections.

I have used Honda Clicks with combi brakes successfully for many years. My damaged right hand is able to twist throttle but not squeeze the front brake lever. The latest Honda 160cc scooters have ABS and various descriptions of it. For example dual ABS, combined ABS. My question is; can I apply both front and back brakes with back brake lever only with an ABS fitted bike?

I am an old creaky male rider. The Click 160 has been launched but Mityon on Pattaya Tai say they will have no stock for one month. I have looked at many Click 160 ABS videos made in Philippines and Indonesia but there are subtle differences in spec to suit the local markets. It is now not long to wait now before I can actually sit on one and see whether the new frame gives a more relaxed and spacious riding position. The new PCX 160 is also very attractive and gets acclaimed in road tests all over the world, but I am unable to lift my legs over the fuel tank area. If I was more nimble and stronger, a PCX 160 ABS would be my choice.

Honda Indonesia have just launched the 2022 Click/Vario 160. The top model includes ABS with 14'' wheels and disc brakes. The frame is a new design but is it bigger/more spacious? The promo videos don't get into dimensions ( I mean not in English). I will enquire at Mityon. Thanks for the heads up ScubaScuba3.

Thank you to all the people who have taken the time and trouble to reply to me. I have learned a lot and will definitely explore the 2nd hand market as suggested by VocalNeil. My preference for a flat platform step through is because of my old age which means I can't get my leg over the underbone on those really desirable ADV and PCX type models. Also as I live in Pattaya where traffic can be heavy and convenient parking difficult to find; something light and easy to maneuver will be most practical. Scubascuba3 mentioned the Honda Lead which is sold elsewhere in SE Asia. I saw one in Honda Big bike showroom on Sukhumvit Road. It did appear to have a bigger foot platform but the bike itself was small with 12'' and 10'' wheels. I look forward to a Click 160 but I doubt if it will be a bigger chassis but just a bigger engine. Yamaha Filano (Air cooled but ABS optional) seems a bit more spacious but as whatever I buy will eventually end up in the village being used by the family, Hondas are loved and Yamahas not so much. Every Isaan mechanic can fix a Wave or PCX but not a Piaggio or Scomadi (Built locally). Yamaha Force is sold in Indonesia which is the 155cc Nmax re-configured as a step through (I think...not sure). That would be do the job. A PCX version would be even better.

My Click 125 needs replacing and a larger more spacious model needed. The European sold SH125 looks ideal but is not available here in Thailand. Has anyone any suggestions?