Eddie01 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi TV members I'm looking to purchase this bike new as a work commuter and looking for the best deal in the Pattaya area. I don't want a jacked up farang price but just a fair deal. Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Best price i found year and half ago is the Honda shop as you go up Central rd take the small left onto Sukumvit.. I paid 135k all in at the time whereas other dealers varied from 5-15k more expensive....prices may have gone up since ? They have one in stock at the moment but if you are just doing commuting the M might be a better choice ?... i'm picking up some parts there tomorrow so can check. Edited January 19, 2014 by dec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie01 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Cheers Dec I went for a ride today and most shops were closed but the honda shop opposite big C on Pattaya central road had a list price in the book of 130k. They said the dealer beside honda big wing on sukumvit road between Pattaya central road and Pattaya south road have stock. I plan on heading off-road when I can find the time so I think the L would suit my needs. Thanks again for the reply. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 As DEC said the "Motard" version of the CRF will be better than the "off-road" version. There is also the Kawasaki D-Tracker (road version of he superb KLX). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie01 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 A motard wouldnt suit me as I want to go off road when I can. The L will be the best compromise. Haven't made it to a Kawasaki dealer yet but I have seen somewhere on the net that the klx is a lot more expensive. If anyone knows the klx 250 retail price let me know as I won't get a chance to go looking again until Saturday. Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Just been to that shop i mentioned and price is still 135K , registration included...some shops won't quote this until you ask them so i think this is a pretty good price.... the M model is 141k there The D-tracker was over 150 K as far as i can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) double post Edited January 20, 2014 by dec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie01 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks for that Dec. I will be going around on Saturday to see what deal I can get, I want to also make sure it's a 2014 manufactured model. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher328 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Why do folks go for the 'M'? The 'L' will do anything the 'M' can but the 'M' won't do everything the 'L' can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Why do folks go for the 'M'? The 'L' will do anything the 'M' can but the 'M' won't do everything the 'L' can. or why not buying a set of street tires for l or vice versa off road tires if you have m? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie01 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Are the L and M identical bikes apart from the wheels? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denkiblue555 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Motard has a lower seat hight, far superior road handling/braking and the ability to put knobby 17s on. All depends on what you want to do with it - if its 70/30 favouring off-road, then it's a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 i recently did the L to M conversion with Honda parts...cost about 25 K with fully interchangeable set ..(disks/bolts/after-market sprockets/tires/tubes)....the M front disk is about 3k more expensive than the L as its floating type opposed to a fixed type. whilst i've never any complaints with the L on the road, the M is definitely better, bit more confidence with the tires and it feels like a smaller bike as the front is lower.. main reason for changing it, was to get on Bira Go Kart track but its booked out for next week so will put the L wheels back on tomorrow as i plan to do some off-roading ... which is mega fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie01 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 i recently did the L to M conversion with Honda parts...cost about 25 K with fully interchangeable set ..(disks/bolts/after-market sprockets/tires/tubes)....the M front disk is about 3k more expensive than the L as its floating type opposed to a fixed type. whilst i've never any complaints with the L on the road, the M is definitely better, bit more confidence with the tires and it feels like a smaller bike as the front is lower.. main reason for changing it, was to get on Bira Go Kart track but its booked out for next week so will put the L wheels back on tomorrow as i plan to do some off-roading ... which is mega fun I was riding past bira a few weeks ago and they had some motard championship meeting going on and looked like good fun. Do you plan to race or just going for a track day. Also any tips on decent off road areas around Pattaya. Cheers.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I was riding past bira a few weeks ago and they had some motard championship meeting going on and looked like good fun. Do you plan to race or just going for a track day. Also any tips on decent off road areas around Pattaya. Cheers.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand no, just wanted to give it a go with the Motard wheels as i've never done it ! There are loads of place to off-road around Pattaya.... one place to start is go up Siam Country rd, directly across the entry to Marpachan lake there is a dirt road which has a good few options to take once you go up there, ignore the second left as its pretty tricky route... you can also go into the Marpachan entry and there are some trails through the woods and there is a small motor cross track at the other side of the lake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie01 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 I was riding past bira a few weeks ago and they had some motard championship meeting going on and looked like good fun. Do you plan to race or just going for a track day. Also any tips on decent off road areas around Pattaya. Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand no, just wanted to give it a go with the Motard wheels as i've never done it ! There are loads of place to off-road around Pattaya.... one place to start is go up Siam Country rd, directly across the entry to Marpachan lake there is a dirt road which has a good few options to take once you go up there, ignore the second left as its pretty tricky route... you can also go into the Marpachan entry and there are some trails through the woods and there is a small motor cross track at the other side of the lake.... Cheers Dec I'll be sure go check them out when I get my new bike.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrC4ke Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Was told ฿132,000 all in for the 250 L yesterday from the Honda dealer on soi Phrakhanong, BKK. I bought a SH150 from them a few months ago so know their quoted prices contain no hidden extras. They sell the M for 6K more. I'm trying to decide between the two. Ideally I want the M with dual purpose tyres but have been unsuccessful in locating any in Thailand in the 110/70, 130/70 17" sizes for the M. Anyone found any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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