HappyGoLuckyLife Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 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. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidfarang Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 ^ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steevjee Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Yamaha N Max @ 155cc if you dont have big butts, otherwise Honda Forza @ 300cc or Yamaha T max @ 500cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, eisfeld said: That's not an ADV 150. Oops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedomnow Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGoLuckyLife Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGoLuckyLife Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 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). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidfarang Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Too much for my ZoomerX ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted October 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2021 Rent different bikes and see what you like, they are about 300 baht a day 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGoLuckyLife Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 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. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGoLuckyLife Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 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. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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