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I can't imagine it is going to be a solo ride. It is just too dangerous to do that, especially for a girl. I think there are plans in place that she will be joined by others along the way.

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Test rides available at mega bangna.

at mega Bang Na parking lot. Longest straight is 100 m. I'll try the Panigale [emoji3]

ABS is essential in Thailand with all those oily, dusty, gravel/sand covered roads. Ad some rain and even with ABS it becomes dangerous. Just my opinion after having owned 7 big bikes and done 100,000 kms here in LOS.

Again, just my opinion and experience so no need to argue about it.

As far as I understand, Ducati isn't making anything here at all, parts included. The smaller framed "Asia Only" 795 model of Monster (with the cheaper double sided swing arm) are only being assembled here to reduce the import duty. But everything is still being made in Italy or elsewhere. Also, just for the record, this Ducati Monster that everyone thinks is so inexpensive here (the 795) is not a real Monster as I said in the sense that it is a smaller frame than the standard frame and targted towards the Asian market. It also has a double sided swing arm, which is less aesthetic looking and cheaper to make:

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/577/11353/Motorcycle-Article/New-Ducati-Monster-795-for-Asian-Market.aspx

Smaller frame? Really? You are wrong. All latest air cooled Monsters frames are the same (659-696-795-796-1100)

Back to the 795. The only difference is the swing arm, (with 160 tyre instead of 180), handlebars, brakes and clutch and some other minor things) compared to the 796. The 795 in Asia is basically the same as the 696 they sold in the U.S., Europe etc only a larger engine. So nothing about smaller size especially for the Asian market.

Yes they are assembled here with parts from Italy (engine), electronics, suspension and tires from (Germany/Italy). Front suspension comes from Italy too btw. Seat, body parts, wheels are made in Thailand.

Dude, do some research before posting.

Not necessarily true, just like the OP I wanted something 800 cc or above when I started looking for a new bike, wasn't sure which one but I new it had to be above 800. The 3 bikes OP is looking at were in the list of bikes that I have considered too.

Ended up getting something completely different altogether but that's a different story.

What?

Diavel

I own a Diavel as well and I've made a couple of trips from Pattaya to Koh Chang but it was always in the back of my mind, what if my Diavel quit, how would I make it back to the nearest dealer and how long would it take him to fix it. I found out about a month ago, my 2 YO Diavel with 12,000 kilometers on it quit on me. Luckily I was here in Pattaya and made it back home. At the dealer they gave me an appointment for three weeks from when I went to see them, said it was impossible to see me sooner, they were too busy. After I brought it in after three weeks they called me and said the part I needed, part of the fuel injection, had to be ordered from Italy and it would be another six weeks before I got it back! It is still at the dealer and it is supposed to be ready the 25th of this month.

I also own a couple of Hondas also so I have a bike to take on my trips and I had already quit taking the Diavel touring thinking that someday something like this would happen and I would be stranded. Ducatis are nice and I don't plan on getting rid of mine any time soon but you do pay a price, they aren't very practical. For practicality get a Honda, Kawa, etc, not a Ducati .

Sorry to hear about your bad experience, especially with the dealer. The fact that they told you to come back in 3 weeks and then let you wait for 6 weeks is a joke. What a bunch of <deleted>. I own a Multistrada which I bought at Ducati Tong Lo BKK. It has had a few issues but never left me stranded. They always fixed it on the spot (or within a few days). Parts from Italy arrived within 2 weeks. I believe that the Tong Lo dealer is the only one that can give professional service.

Seems like Ducati Pattaya and Phuket are too small for the number of customers in the area.

Long parts wait times is another story and it's a shame they don't stock the parts in Thailand. Not even sure how it works if many models are made here but spare parts need to be ordered from Italy?

The dealer that has the most parts on stock is Ducati Tong Lo (first Ducati dealership). Probably because they have been around for a long time and they sell the most bikes.

You raise an interesting question: do parts from Thai made Ducatis come from Thailand or Italy? I think Italy but I am going to ask this. Now that I think about it, I just received a new rear fender for my Multistrada (assembled in Thailand) and it came from Italy.

Second, do they share parts among dealers here in LOS? Probably not, I don't think that is common anywhere in the world.

CB650F is best value for money here in LOS. Also one of the best looking.

Yeeah. The right to kill innocent peaceful protestors without being caught has also ended when the army stepped in.

I think dark visors are dangerous. I swapped back to using clear visors + sunglasses.

If your only visor is a dark one, then yes, it could be dangerous if you ride at night. But if you have a main clear one and the inner dark one, it 'll be perfectly safe.

I have one of those helmets. Even though I wasn't too keen on the "Top Gun" look at first, I have to admit that this setup is hugely practical, compared to fidgeting around with stupid sunglasses.

Yes I think mostly HJC helmets have that inner dark visor. I only wear Arai so no choice.

And I am also worried about UV protection. Therefor some good sunglasses under the visor is the way to go for me.

At Central Bang Na they just say: Big Bike Parking. And I have only seen big bikes parked (assuming a 250 is a big bike). Anyhow it is a large parking that is only ever occupied 20% or so.

Put them down and give Depp the bill.

You think the bill will really worry Depp? Or you just enjoy dogs being killed?

I think dark visors are dangerous. I swapped back to using clear visors + sunglasses.

I think the time is near when he will be coming home and his red army will be waiting and there is very little the official army will be able to do.

Merely wishful thinking. Yes the red army is still around, but luckily fairly peaceful at the moment. As for Thaksin, if you miss him that much, you better go look for him in the desert because the guy will never come back to Thailand (alive). It's game over for the Shins.

And where would you go for big bike parts?

second hand? Try Red Baron. Also for new parts.

Monster 821 is really nice and luckily a bit larger than the previous model. If I would buy a triumph it would be the bonneville. It's the only model I like from them.

People still refuse to see the big gorilla in the room. No coincidence that there are 18 coups all for the reasons that the establishment want to spin and setting the scene. Thailand will be a much peaceful and progressive country if the big gorilla stick to their job of defending the country and not turning their guns inward.

Utter crap as usual.

The Army would not have been there if the police did their job. Can you explain why they didn't ?.

Armed gunmen were on the streets of the capital city and were escalating the situation. They would have been cleared out much quicker in any Western country by riot police. Maybe the government should have declared a 2 Km exclusion zone and left them there ?.

When red-shirts say 'Justice' they mean that the Army are found guilty. This is their version of justice : right and wrong don't come into it. They have no clue what really happened and don't care either.

If you can't see that most problems in Thailand stem from a dysfunctional and corrupt police force, there is little hope that you would ever understand Thailand.

When will this terrorists final appeal be heard in court?

Abhisit ? I hope soon ...

I thought it was Nattawut who told people to burn down Thailand. Luckily his gang of terrorists were successfully stopped when 20+ buildings were already set on fire.

"She is not accused of personal corruption but of failing to prevent alleged graft within the programme...

Is there any PM in Thailand's history that governed over a graft free government? If not, couldn't they all be convicted of negligence, including you know who?

Over ten billions dollars gone, she never attended any rice committee meetings and let her team fabricate fake rice contracts to sell rice cheaply to friends and others in the Shin clan.

She was ousted by an undemocratic military coup

If you believe in democracy then you have to respect her, she was elected fair and square.

The fact of the matter is jailing a democratically elected PM is a serious crime, she is not a criminal but a hostage

Now she paid 30 million for her freedom when she didnt even have to.

You seem unable to understand the difference between bail and a fine.

She has posted a 30 million baht surety (bail) as ordered by the court. Only if she fails to appear (like her good brother) , will she forfeit the bail money.

She has not been punished and she will return to court in July for further proceedings.

She is not yet a martyr, merely a participant.

This is Thai legal theater at its finest.

Doesnt change the fact that she is captive.

She was ousted by a coup

This trial does not have a legal base.

You cant demand bail from her, she is the legally elected prime minister.

Another Shin promoter. Welcome [emoji106]

Soon there won't be many Shins left in Thailand.

Blowing 13 billion dollar in 3 years on a crooked policy and fake rice deals is of course much more impressive. Thaksin does have a point I am afraid.

If Thaksin would have been successful in making a 'deal' with the army would he still have criticized them?

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/SEA-01-090813.html

White. Looks larger too.

Guys, I suggest you to have a look at the IMF website before making comments.

https://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2015/pr15166.htm

"We will kill ourselves and it will be your fault"

Never had any respect for these kind of people.

These people just don't understand the word "no" they refuse to recognise any authority but their own, they are a group of very dangerous people, I would put a wager on it that there will be a terrorist event in Bangkok in the coming weeks maybe days that will target the NBTC or one of its members, that is the only way they know, if they don't get their way - murder someone

The organisation should be proscribed and banned and the leaders put in jail, how many times is Jutaporm going to be let out on bail, I can see how the PM wants to try and keep things calm but I think he is overestimating the support these criminals now have since the children were murdered in Trat and they all rejoiced on stage, arrest them check their assets and find out and expose where all their money came from

"...how many times is Jutaporm going to be let out on bail,"

Gee, I don't know, but I doubt if it has been as many times as Sohdhi Limthongkul on bail for appeal AFTER his multiple convictions.

Meaning?