drewtown Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Anyone out there have information about this? In the states we call it a scooter, basically a slower motorbike; just a brake and accelerator; no gear shifting necessary. Dealer: Price: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanchao Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 The very smallest of scooters aren't legal; you can't get a license plate for them. Then one step up is the Vespa's.. They're expensive. I think a small 100-125 cc 4-stroke motorbike makes the most sense, like the ubiquitous Honda Dream. They're semi automatic, meaning an automatic clutch but they do have 4 gears; very easy to drive and keep their value like a house. They go for around 40K baht. Cheers, Chanchao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterzxr Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Just as a rough guidline, I bought the GF a brand new 125cc Honda Wave last year - electric start, semi automatic (can carry up to 5 people and some chickens no problem) also cost THB 40,000 plus THB 2,000 for a years insurance. Not only that but also got a sh*tty plastic crash helmet and a new electric fan for the house thrown in for free - what a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog683 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Just as a rough guidline, I bought the GF a brand new 125cc Honda Wave last year - electric start, semi automatic (can carry up to 5 people and some chickens no problem) also cost THB 40,000 plus THB 2,000 for a years insurance. Not only that but also got a sh*tty plastic crash helmet and a new electric fan for the house thrown in for free - what a bargain! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> same here, but we got a racing jacket too (bought in surin, honda wave 125r) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I 'm devastated only got a fan, no helmet, no jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I 'm devastated only got a fan, no helmet, no jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterzxr Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Sh*t I feel cheated now - thought we were getting a good deal! Bought the bike in Pak Chong - obviously no racing jackets available in that part of Isaan. Still, they better have one next time when I buy myself a proper bike or else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Any Honda dealer sells these cheapies; some may be even 30,000 (at least I saw that price tag on a new Suzuki). the clutchless models are quite popular now, but a clutchless 4-speed 100 is slow, so slow it's dangerous. I know you're not looking for a six-speed 150 sportbike for 62,000 baht, but I'm sure mine has gotten me out of as many tight spots as it's gotten me into, because there's not a scratch yet after 26,800 km of driving like a teenager. I had a Cushman motor scooter in 1961; horrendously slow and crude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewtown Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 People thanks for the intel; will be moving to CM and w/ no skytrain or taxis available ala BKK; need to commute somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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