DrAzTiK Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) What do you think about this bike? Isaw it for the first time at my chinese bike shop in Chiang Mai and I have been quite surprised. I don't know too much about Gpx and thai bikes but this one looks really decent. It looks better than the Stallions Centaur and only 42 000 baths. https://www.facebook.com/gpxracingthailand/photos/a.219712411373041.66654.212372688773680/746401475370796/?type=1&theater Edited March 6, 2014 by DrAzTiK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 are you farking kidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Isnt it a bit small, even for thai people? http://country125.com Edited March 6, 2014 by wantan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Yes it does look small. 42K baht, hmm well you normally get what you pay for which can translate into: Cheap = crap, expensive = good. Your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 How cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 "Look terrible" My Thai wifes opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 You could strap that thing to most big bikes and carry it around like a lifeboat, I suppose... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inzman Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 A bit small for the average falang, but Thais love those small bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsandBooze Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) You could strap that thing to most big bikes and carry it around like a lifeboat, I suppose...The trouble is it may be as useful as a lifeboat with a hole in it Edited March 7, 2014 by BirdsandBooze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 what will be the maker and model in the greenbook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramds Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 The cafe racer versions look cool, but I'd have to sit on one to feel the seating position. Hopefully they are at the next motorshow :-) Please note: this is my personal opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 what will be the maker and model in the greenbook?Toys R Us.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 what will be the maker and model in the greenbook?Toys R Us.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app perfect. to be exact, i am expecting 'Toys r Us jl125xyz' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 you know funny you mention toys r us...i was in my local big c two days ago ,walked through the clothing department round the corner past the fridge freezers and bang there they were 10 platinum bikes all lined up from choppers to scooters ,looking all shiny and new i actually felt like i was in toys r us. the misses was looking at them saying wow why so cheap ,i said don't worry they are not real motorbikes,stood looking well laughing at them for 5 minutes and no one came over to give any info ,i think even the staff are embarrassed to try and sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrAzTiK Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Small bikes are also not my style (although this one is not so small) but I find it quite funny and original in this scary world of asepticized CBR and ninja. Are you worry about the quality? In 2014, I guess that even my grand mother should be able to build a reliable 125cc bike.. It's quite a simple mechanical. 42K baht, hmm well you normally get what you pay for which can translate into: Cheap = crap, expensive = good. Not sure. We live in a world of lying and swindling. So many products are overpriced and paying something twice or three times his real value is quite common nowadays. Also, don't forget that in Thailand, people are not as rich as in western country. I would feel embarrassed riding a expensive bike in Thailand. I have met recently a rich thai rider who wanted to sell his 1300cc CBR because all people looked him all the time ( surely not adoration every time) Edited March 7, 2014 by DrAzTiK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namdocmai Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I like those mini-bikes from Honda, still want to drive one for a while. With extra small steer i bet it is great in traffic jams. I wouldn't buy a non-japanese bike though, a bike is only good when it is tested and from a recommended brand in my opinion and Honda never let me down. Have owned about 10 of them. This one doesn't look special to me though,i like the small Honda better. The rider in black looks very warm to me, why is he wearing black in this strong sun? They also make white/red/blue leather and jeans. And if he is so scared for some sun on his white face then wear a full helmet. If i was him i would buy a car with dark tainted windows and some whitener deodorant to rub on me legs. Edited March 7, 2014 by namdocmai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Small bikes are also not my style (although this one is not so small) but I find it quite funny and original in this scary world of asepticized CBR and ninja. Are you worry about the quality? In 2014, I guess that even my grand mother should be able to build a reliable 125cc bike.. It's quite a simple mechanical. 42K baht, hmm well you normally get what you pay for which can translate into: Cheap = crap, expensive = good.Not sure. We live in a world of lying and swindling. So many products are overpriced and paying something twice or three times his real value is quite common nowadays.Also, don't forget that in Thailand, people are not as rich as in western country. I would feel embarrassed riding a expensive bike in Thailand. I have met recently a rich thai rider who wanted to sell his 1300cc CBR because all people looked him all the time ( surely not adoration every time) Thai people dont buy chinese bikes much, no worries.They buy honda, yamaha etc. They are clever enough to spend their hard earned small cash to a realiable brand with less depreciation with easy to find parts and large network. This is why 6 out of 10 bikes are honda and remaining is other jap makers but very less chinese bikes. I rarely see a chinese bike in bangkok. I think only farang consider these bikes bc of their cheapness! Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Edited March 7, 2014 by ll2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakling Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Perfect height if you lose the footpegs and wear roller-blades while riding. Granted it might be a bit tricky to shift gears or use the rear brake with roller-blades on but what the heck, be adventurous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 what will be the maker and model in the greenbook? SYM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 When I was 12 years old I would have flipped over something like that. Dad had a full workshop so we could have done all the repairs on farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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