While we plan to get a car when we get settled in Thailand, we would still like scoot for short trips. Looking around to see what maxi scoots are available in Thailand and if it would be best to go use since it's for puttering around. Looking for something we could add side storage for things like visiting the fresh market, etc. Local driving only.

Honda ADV150 but the panniers are after market.

 

 

All Thai scooters can be equipped with bag hooks for hanging shopping. ZoomerX a small scooter comes with bag hooks moulded into the leg shield. 

 

What size scooter you buy for two depends on your size and weight.

Need to be at least 175cm tall, (5'9") or long inseam (I'm not), as not designed for short folks, surprisingly.

Priced ฿40k & up

https://decogreenenergy.com/index.php/th/product-deco/electric-motorcycles

 

You don't need side storage if you buy a scooter with a step through, shopping bags just go at the front. Honda Click 125i or 150i, Wave, Lead, Yamaha has 1 or 2 also

Honda Click good bike for around town if you want to travel further then 150i, remember most road deaths in Thailand are on scooters, safer in a car even in town. If moving to Bangkok then I suggest car

^ If moving to Bangkok it has one of the best public transport systems in the world. 

 

Skytrain/MRT/buses/abundant taxis/mocy taxis/ et al. No need for a car unless you want to travel outside Bangkok. 

2 up on a scooter - not for me.

Forza at the bare minimum.

My PCX 150 ready to ride - 130 Kg.. GVW - 180 Kg

So even one up it is overloaded

26 minutes ago, seedy said:

2 up on a scooter - not for me.

Forza at the bare minimum.

My PCX 150 ready to ride - 130 Kg.. GVW - 180 Kg

So even one up it is overloaded

Those specifications seem way too low, taxi bikes often carry 2 passengers so over 200kg, my Click hook has a 1.5kg max load, I've done 5 easy

Yamaha N Max @ 155cc if you dont have big butts, otherwise Honda Forza @ 300cc or

Yamaha T max @ 500cc

5 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Honda ADV150 but the panniers are after market.

That's not an ADV 150. That is the 745cc X-ADV. It does fit the OP's criteria of maxi scoot though. The only thing I don't like about it is the heavy weight: 238kg! Other maxi scoots available are the Honda Forza and the Yamaha T-Max. Personally I wouldn't bother with these. A regular scooter in the 150cc range like a Click is good enough to go to the fresh market and short local rides.

3 minutes ago, eisfeld said:

That's not an ADV 150.

Oops. 

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Those specifications seem way too low, taxi bikes often carry 2 passengers so over 200kg, my Click hook has a 1.5kg max load, I've done 5 easy

yea, wierd

but / book sez

1 hour ago, papa al said:

yea, wierd

but / book sez

Honda Wave 125i max load was coincidentally, 125 kgs, so wife & myself just over max most of the time.  Probably at max now, as I shed a few.  New e-scooter I bought is 200 kg, though guessing will affect range more than performance.

8 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Honda ADV150 but the panniers are after market.

 

 

All Thai scooters can be equipped with bag hooks for hanging shopping. ZoomerX a small scooter comes with bag hooks moulded into the leg shield. 

 

What size scooter you buy for two depends on your size and weight.

Is that not a 750, or your post is just focusing on the panniers ?

ADV 150 still Thai-sized dimensions.

16 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

What size scooter you buy for two depends on your size and weight.

I'm currently 5'10" 230 lbs (hitting down to an even 200 before next October). She is 4'11" and about 130.

16 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

If moving to Bangkok then I suggest car

I plan on avoiding the Kok as if our life depended on it. We will have a car too. But sometimes I think a car is overkill for short trips (that are a little too long to walk).

22 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

If moving to Bangkok then I suggest car

If there is one place where you don't need a car its Bangkok.

10 hours ago, jackdd said:

If there is one place where you don't need a car its Bangkok.

depends where you live in BKK

 

On 10/18/2021 at 3:17 AM, HappyGoLuckyLife said:

I plan on avoiding the Kok as if our life depended on it. We will have a car too. But sometimes I think a car is overkill for short trips (that are a little too long to walk).

the Kok?  Really?

 

You're going with that?

On 10/18/2021 at 3:06 AM, HappyGoLuckyLife said:

I'm currently 5'10" 230 lbs (hitting down to an even 200 before next October). She is 4'11" and about 130.

Definitely going to need something a bit bigger than entry level, 125 / 150cc, as you're about 100 lbs over most load capacities, I think.  My Honda Wave was 125 kg / 275 lbs

Too much for my ZoomerX !

Rent different bikes and see what you like, they are about 300 baht a day

3 hours ago, bobbin said:

the Kok?  Really?

 

You're going with that?

Hey, I'm the new guy. I'm expect to me immature. ????

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Definitely going to need something a bit bigger than entry level, 125 / 150cc, as you're about 100 lbs over most load capacities, I think.  My Honda Wave was 125 kg / 275 lbs

*Throws protein shake containers in the trash*

Someone give me Christian Bale's number. I need to do a 100 lb cut in a hurry. ????