Hi there,

a couple (42/48) of German friends of mine are visiting Thailand in October. This time they asked me to check for a Motorcycle rental during 3 weeks. It should be a bigger "Enduro", Tenere, Africa Twin, or other from 600cc up. The bike should be allowed to travel through the country (Chiang Mai, Sankla Buri, Bangkok, Phuket...etc.). They have appropriate drivers license, experience and equipment.

They came over already more than 20 times and even speak Thai, so please do not waste comments and opinions on how dangerous or inappropriate motorcycle traveling is over here ... I told them already.

As I still hope to dissuade them, I am also looking for a Suzuki 4x4 with soft-top or similar. This could be an alternative.

Does any1 have a good address or proposal? Please indicate phone and city if so.

Thanks in advance

KB

Hi mate best place to check out is http://www.gt-rider.com/ if you want BIG enduro off road bikes. Have fun.

Where do they plan on picking up the bike?

Pattaya Beach will have some, and they will cost at least 500 baht / day, maybe 800 or more. They will need to walk along Beach Road or on the other streets in the tourist area to find the bike they want.

In Pattaya, where more bikes are rented than anywhere else, the general contract prohibits driving outside of the general city area.

They would first need to ask for this to be waved.

Also, IF somethig were to go wrong, an unusual bike like that would be difficult to find repair parts for.

Best of luck to them.

Where do they plan on picking up the bike?

Pattaya Beach will have some, and they will cost at least 500 baht / day, maybe 800 or more. They will need to walk along Beach Road or on the other streets in the tourist area to find the bike they want.

In Pattaya, where more bikes are rented than anywhere else, the general contract prohibits driving outside of the general city area.

They would first need to ask for this to be waved.

Also, IF somethig were to go wrong, an unusual bike like that would be difficult to find repair parts for.

Best of luck to them.

Thanks for advise. Will try a bit more here in Bkk and if not find I can probably not avoid to go to Pattaya 1 of the coming weekends.

Greets

kb

Tons of bikes for rent in Chiang Mai- I recommend Mr. Mechanic, Tony's Big Bikes, and Pop's.

Happy Trails!

Tony (no relation to Tony's Big Bikes)

Id probably say avoid the beach road of pattaya, insurance and registration will be questionable,. i know you said big traile ,but thats a rare one, although as someone said you may get a bike ( aprilia pegaso ) similar in chiang mai,...a beter choice would be a kawasaki er6n, chances are all the paprerwork will be right,.good luck,.

Id probably say avoid the beach road of pattaya, insurance and registration will be questionable,. i know you said big traile ,but thats a rare one, although as someone said you may get a bike ( aprilia pegaso ) similar in chiang mai,...a beter choice would be a kawasaki er6n, chances are all the paprerwork will be right,.good luck,.

Thanks for all responds . The rental would have been from Bkk or at least Pattaya. Chiang Mai is out of reach . On another hand I really will give up this search as paperwork, insurance matter aso. seems to be more than questionable . I'll give them a few good addresses to rent good and cheap cars here in Bkk and they can take what decision ever .

Again thanks and cheers

kb