New Models For The Thai Market

[Damrongsak]

@rayfaye  Honda has quite a few different operator's manuals in English here:  https://www.hondamotopub.com/HPI

 

They have Click 150i manuals for 2017, 2019 and 2020.  Also the 2020 manual for the ADV150.

 

Here's the main page.  Some are in English, Some not.  https://www.hondamotopub.com/

[Issanman]

Suzuki Katana        569K฿      999cc       215kg

[papa al]

Seems like a nice practical bike.

[Issanman]

15 hours ago, papa al said:

Seems like a nice practical bike.

I don't know about that, but FUN is the first word that popped into my mind when I saw it. 555

[papa al]

5 hours ago, Issanman said:

I don't know about that, but FUN is the first word that popped into my mind when I saw it. 555

On race track, or public byway?

Clearly designed for former.

 

At least it is not too expensive.

[DefaultName]

On 4/5/2020 at 10:17 PM, Damrongsak said:

@rayfaye  Honda has quite a few different operator's manuals in English here:  https://www.hondamotopub.com/HPI

 

They have Click 150i manuals for 2017, 2019 and 2020.  Also the 2020 manual for the ADV150.

 

Here's the main page.  Some are in English, Some not.  https://www.hondamotopub.com/

THANK you, I've had a PCX for almost 3 years but never had a good explanation of the key fob before.

[Agusts]

Honda Forza 350 is out , 182,900 baht, well price from this link, which is Indian and not that reliable, but in English  :

 

https://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/honda-forza-350-launched-in-thailand-to-rival-yamaha-xmax-300/39142/

 

[Agusts]

Sorry the standard price of Forza 350 is 173,500b apparently, the higher price is for touring edition that includes top case and so on....

[Agusts]

This will be very interesting, I wonder how much they change the chassis to accommodate a 350cc engine...!

 

When I tried ADV150 a few weeks ago just needed a bit more leg room to put feet up against that vertical footrest...

 

If lighter it will leave Forza 350 behind....????

 

[eisfeld]

Glad they put those wings on that bike. Wonder how much downforce they'll provide at 300kph. Anyone got the specs?

[Issanman]

Yamaha WR155R looks like a fun bike.    105000฿

 

[CLW]

5 hours ago, Issanman said:

Yamaha WR155R looks like a fun bike.    105000฿

 

If it has the same engine as other Yamaha 155 models (which is very likely), it will be awesome.

Aerox 155 is a blast, haven't tried a scooter that has such a acceleration compared to similar models.

Funny that on their website they categorize it under "commuter models" haha

[Agusts]

Africa Twin 250 coming...., I guess everyone can now buy an Africa Twin, not that exclusive any more...! ????

 

 

https://www.motorival.com/honda-africa-twin-250-cg-ym/

 

 

[eisfeld]

6 hours ago, Agusts said:

Africa Twin 250 coming...., I guess everyone can now buy an Africa Twin, not that exclusive any more...! ????

 

 

https://www.motorival.com/honda-africa-twin-250-cg-ym/

 

 

Or not? Just one of those rumors from "Young Machine" whose hitrate is questionable.

[papa al]

Looks like same single engine as CFR:

 

[eisfeld]

10 hours ago, papa al said:

Looks like same single engine as CFR:

 

 

 

That's because the magazine's artis just photoshopped the two bikes together ????

 

[CLW]

21 hours ago, Agusts said:

Africa Twin 250 coming...., I guess everyone can now buy an Africa Twin, not that exclusive any more...! ????

 

 

https://www.motorival.com/honda-africa-twin-250-cg-ym/

 

 

Waiting for the price first

[johng]

15 minutes ago, CLW said:

Waiting for the price first

Bet it will be quite shocking.

[CLW]

On 8/31/2020 at 3:22 PM, johng said:

Bet it will be quite shocking.

If not made in Thailand, for sure.

[jackdd]

Will the 250cc then be called "Africa Single"? ????

If Honda should release a smaller Africa Twin it will either be based on their 500cc (CB500X) or 750cc (NC750X) engine, or maybe a newly developed engine, but it won't be based on a 250cc single cylinder engine.

[JAFO]

Anybody heard if the Kawasaki ZX-25R 4 cylinder will land on our shores here?

 

https://www.cycleworld.com/2020-kawasaki-ninja-zx-25r-first-look/

 

It will be built in Indonesia and comments lean that it is marketed for Indonesia but that doesn't always mean they do not end of here. 

 

I would snap one up in a minute. I would love to see Honda and Yamaha go back to the inline 4 on their 250cc bikes. Man that era of time when they all had them was outstanding. Rev those out to 18,000. super light, handle excellent. They have many of the trick parts like the big liter bikes but at a fraction of the cost. I had a Yamaha 86 FZR 250 exup. What a fun little bike. Way more fun then my R3 now

[Agusts]

@JAFO I thought I read someone on this forum said they bought one here in Thailand and it's waiting for them here when they come back from abroad...!? Be honest I was surprised..., maybe just hoping/wishing.... ????

[JAFO]

2 hours ago, Agusts said:

@JAFO I thought I read someone on this forum said they bought one here in Thailand and it's waiting for them here when they come back from abroad...!? Be honest I was surprised..., maybe just hoping/wishing.... ????

I do not know.  I too hope they become available.  I haven't done a lot of leg work looking yet but am interested if they are.  A little 60hp 250 man what fun.  Around Northern Thailand you do not need a 600 or liter bike. Waste of money. 250s are canyon carvers. 

[Agusts]

21 minutes ago, JAFO said:

I do not know.  I too hope they become available.  I haven't done a lot of leg work looking yet but am interested if they are.  A little 60hp 250 man what fun.  Around Northern Thailand you do not need a 600 or liter bike. Waste of money. 250s are canyon carvers. 

I think it revs really high RPM to get those indicated power and torque, and on the twisties and up and down the mountains it will need a very experience rider to manage it, perhaps easier on straight flat roads....

[CLW]

4 hours ago, JAFO said:

Anybody heard if the Kawasaki ZX-25R 4 cylinder will land on our shores here?

 

https://www.cycleworld.com/2020-kawasaki-ninja-zx-25r-first-look/

 

It will be built in Indonesia and comments lean that it is marketed for Indonesia but that doesn't always mean they do not end of here. 

 

I would snap one up in a minute. I would love to see Honda and Yamaha go back to the inline 4 on their 250cc bikes. Man that era of time when they all had them was outstanding. Rev those out to 18,000. super light, handle excellent. They have many of the trick parts like the big liter bikes but at a fraction of the cost. I had a Yamaha 86 FZR 250 exup. What a fun little bike. Way more fun then my R3 now

I would buy it instantly. What a hammer

[jackdd]

7 hours ago, JAFO said:

I would snap one up in a minute.

 

2 hours ago, CLW said:

I would buy it instantly

It's being sold already, so we can expect a review from you two next week? http://www.kawasaki.co.th/motorcycle/ninjazx25r

[JAFO]

9 hours ago, jackdd said:

 

It's being sold already, so we can expect a review from you two next week? http://www.kawasaki.co.th/motorcycle/ninjazx25r

Thanks.  I hadn't dug that deep looking after I saw the read on its release.  I stopped by my local Kawasaki dealer and they had no idea.  I figured someone would know.  

 

269k bht is a bit steep for a 250, would have guessed price point at 200 to 210 tops . Will have to go see what kind of deals might be had. Then of course comes convincing my wife that its ok to own 4 motorcycles when you can only ride one at a time. ????

 

[CLW]

On 9/10/2020 at 11:51 AM, JAFO said:

Anybody heard if the Kawasaki ZX-25R 4 cylinder will land on our shores here?

 

https://www.cycleworld.com/2020-kawasaki-ninja-zx-25r-first-look/

 

It will be built in Indonesia and comments lean that it is marketed for Indonesia but that doesn't always mean they do not end of here. 

 

I would snap one up in a minute. I would love to see Honda and Yamaha go back to the inline 4 on their 250cc bikes. Man that era of time when they all had them was outstanding. Rev those out to 18,000. super light, handle excellent. They have many of the trick parts like the big liter bikes but at a fraction of the cost. I had a Yamaha 86 FZR 250 exup. What a fun little bike. Way more fun then my R3 now

For those who have facebook:

 

 

 

[JAFO]

1 hour ago, CLW said:

For those who have facebook:

 

 

 

Thanks. I just returned home from my business trip and started looking at some vids. The question will be how does it do on some good street roads. I have a 1995 Honda NSR 250 SE oil burner and a 1995 RVF NC35 and I have to believe it will run in between them somewhere. Interesting to ride a 2 stroke V2 (NSR) a V4 RVF, an inline 2 (Yam R3)  and maybe an inline 4 ZX 250.

 

I made a passing comment to wife and she rolled her eyes and laughed... To me, that's not a NO...

[Agusts]

Just seen this Honda retro CB350 for 2021, it may come to Thailand, not sure where it's built...! But looks nice with Bluetooth connectivity and torque control and ABS etc. :

 

(Need translator)

https://www.greatbiker.com/new-honda-cb350/

 

I checked wiki for old CB350 of 60s and 70s, what a bike, parallel twin with twin carb, make 37HP, 170kph top speed...????

 

I saw the English version of the girl with dragon tattoo was on TV, apparently they built 3 copies of old CB350 for the film production, Lisbeth was riding them in the movie...! 

 

But this new CB350 is a bit of a disappoinment if the specs are correct, one cylinder producing just 21HP...!? This is even less than new Forza 350 that gives about 29HP... , maybe that's why it's so cheap...????