31st Thailand Int. Motor Expo 2014 - Impact Arena - BKK - 29 Nov - 10 Dec

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31st Thailand Motor Expo is opening its doors offically tomorrow at 11:00.

But, todayis VIP event for dealers and important people and customers and doors wil be open within 5 minutes at 12:00 so, we will start to see some price and bike infos starting from today

I will be there tomorrow as today very busy and get some photos and info etc.

I am excited about the new price reduction of Triumph bikes and possible 600 cc supersport offerings from kawa and yamaha and some discount on some bikes.

Want to see than 374 k thb Ducati scrambler as well.

New kawa bike sure will be here like new Versys 650 and 1000. and maybe new colors for er series.

Moreover, will see if Honda has a secret model to release - hope to see that new 1000 cc made in Thailand which is a dream, i know.

Wonder Suzuki will show new versys xt650.

Overall, it is always an exciting event for me. I love motor expos.

So, if you go there and get some photos and info or prices or if you hear things today from motor expo, just post it on this thread guys so we can follow easily.

Thanks.

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Here is the website of the event.

http://www.motorexpo.co.th/2014/

And price list of new ducati scrambler attached.

[Shurup]

I'll be there Dec 1st.

[papa al]

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[dave_boo]

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Was one of his better posts for legibility....

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hahass. papa al, sometime i need to post during meetings or in a very short amount of time between my work so does not have time to fully check things. apologies when this happens but anyway, we are not writing a novel here so if you can understand, it should be sufficient:)

and sometime i have time and can post proper. English is the third language learned so it is not easier for me like someone learned English as mother tongue.

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Kawasaki price list at motor expo 2014:

[dave_boo]

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hahass. papa al, sometime i need to post during meetings or in a very short amount of time between my work so does not have time to fully check things. apologies when this happens but anyway, we are not writing a novel here so if you can understand, it should be sufficient:)

and sometime i have time and can post proper. English is the third language learned so it is not easier for me like someone learned English as mother tongue.

Yep...trying to translate from ǂHõã is quite hard isn't it.

[dave_boo]

Kawasaki price list at motor expo 2014:

With those 250SL models let's see how long the Ninja 300 and Z250 are on the market. The new models seem to be a nice deal; should also put even more pressure on the CB®300 models.

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some photos:

kawasaki h2 is here!

though this is sp version first but it is not as calipers are tokico still stickers etc looks like sp, so lets go and see!

[DILLIGAD]

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I was more worried why Suzuki would be showing a Versys???

[dave_boo]

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I was more worried why Suzuki would be showing a Versys???

You'd think that he of all people wouldn't be falling into the "japanese bikes are cookie cutters of each other" and get the V-Strom/Versys correct.

[ntv69]

Just seen this on Facebook on Rider Connect Page.

[ATF]

Has the H2 got those fins on it like the H2R? Any idea on price?

What's the story on the Honda?

[guzzi850m2]

What's the difference between the Versys ddf/def = 313k baht and versys fff =323K baht, both have abs?

I would like a green/black one, thanks

[dave_boo]

What's the difference between the Versys ddf/def = 313k baht and versys fff =323K baht, both have abs?

I would like a green/black one, thanks

DDF=2013

DEF=2014

FFF=2015

As far as I can tell anyways. Just google the KLE650* where * is DDF/DEF/FFF.

[guzzi850m2]

DDF=2013

DEF=2014

FFF=2015

As far as I can tell anyways. Just google the KLE650* where * is DDF/DEF/FFF.

Thanks, my i-net speed is dead slow here man,

Only 10k more for the new one, the choice is not hard.

Kawasaki will be the first big bike shop I viset when I get home from work.

I would love a Tiger XR but my current needs just can't justify one, but I will go look anyway.

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FFF then sure!

[dave_boo]

DDF=2013

DEF=2014

FFF=2015

As far as I can tell anyways. Just google the KLE650* where * is DDF/DEF/FFF.

Thanks, my i-net speed is dead slow here man,

Only 10k more for the new one, the choice is not hard.

Kawasaki will be the first big bike shop I viset when I get home from work.

I would love a Tiger XR but my current needs just can't justify one, but I will go look anyway.

Yeah...it's been confusing time!

I had been thinking hard about my next bike. Obviously I wanted a Honda, but the 650 series, which is probably a better buy than the ER-6* series, didn't do it for me as there was no touring bike. The Versys 650 was kind of tempting...but left me with a 'bleh' feeling. Then the Versys 1000 was released. Wow; a nice looking bike that had plenty of power for a decent price. But I was still holding out hope that Honda would release an Africa Twin 1000 before I purchased my next bike. Then Triumph went and dropped their prices. So I can get up an upgrade in power (2x...not quite as much as the 3x from the Versys 1000 upgrade but still decent) and a fairly technologically advanced bike. Oh...and it would be cheaper than the Versys. Seems to be a no-brainer...unless BMW drastically drops the prices on their bikes. The F800 GS Adventure is supposed to be the better bike (with the exception of being 10 HP less) and if it gets priced closer to the Tiger I'd have to seriously consider that.

[guzzi850m2]

dave_boo, I hear you man.

Buying a new bike takes a lot of hard thinking unless you are the kind of guy that buys with your heart.

The Versys 650 2015 is not what you can call super exciting considered what else you can buy now, far from it, perhaps in 2008.

This is a poor mans do it all bike (well not serious off-roading) and it do it all fairly well and should be fun to ride on a twisted road.

After my son was born my wife will never go touring with me again on a bike so I don't need a +100hp bike. I am not poor/not rich but my famliy always comes first so shelling out large amounts of cash on a bike will not go well down with Mrs guzzi

I like the fact that the versys is made here in LOS and there are many dealers aound the country. Parts/service are very cheap too.

I beleive you have the CB500X and if memeory serve me right and goes 2 up when touring?

A Versys 650 has only about 40-50% more power than a CB500 and it's not known to be super good 2up, more power will be better so I can understand you wants more umph.

Well if we compare to year 2010 and today, being a biker in Thailand is just soooo much better now.

[dave_boo]

dave_boo, I hear you man.

Buying a new bike takes a lot of hard thinking unless you are the kind of guy that buys with your heart.

The Versys 650 2015 is not what you can call super exciting considered what else you can buy now, far from it, perhaps in 2008.

This is a poor mans do it all bike (well not serious off-roading) and it do it all fairly well and should be fun to ride on a twisted road.

After my son was born my wife will never go touring with me again on a bike so I don't need a +100hp bike. I am not poor/not rich but my famliy always comes first so shelling out large amounts of cash on a bike will not go well down with Mrs guzzi

I like the fact that the versys is made here in LOS and there are many dealers aound the country. Parts/service are very cheap too.

I beleive you have the CB500X and if memeory serve me right and goes 2 up when touring?

A Versys 650 has only about 40-50% more power than a CB500 and it's not known to be super good 2up, more power will be better so I can understand you wants more umph.

Well if we compare to year 2010 and today, being a biker in Thailand is just soooo much better now.

I wish I could buy with my heart, but I have essentially the same issues you do. If I didn't, I'd be posting a crazy amount of pictures about my Super Tenere.

I've always complimented Kawasaki for what they did to the Thai motorcycle market. They busted the big bike scene open and established a network around the kingdom to provide peace of mind. Yes, compared to the options now, the ER-6/Versys class is rather staid. BUT it is a nice logical progression from what I've been doing. 17 (or so) hp CBR 150 -> 25 hp Ninja 250 -> 43 hp CB500X. Is this progression slow? Yes. Is it costly? I don't think so. I've spent about 430K in the last 8 years on those bikes. All, with the exception of the Ninja at first, I've enjoyed for one reason or another. I've come a long way as a rider and still have a long way to go. I don't consider spending 6,000 baht a month for that time an expensive ordeal for all that I enjoyed.

The 500X works well enough for touring. On the Nan run with nebula, we had 140 kg of riders and gear, plus a weeks worth of clothing. It was able to roll along on the 32/1 at 130+ km/h without issue and behaved just as well as the CBR 250 in the mountains. I just wonder what an extra 50-100% more power would be like for overtaking or being lazy and not having to shift so much.

Mrs. dave_boo isn't too bad about keeping me on a short leash. Luckily she still likes going touring with me; I think that's mostly just to make sure I come back! Add in the fact that it was she who bought the Ninja 250, and is cajoling me to buy a Multistrada (thanks to the trip me made to Uthai Thani), she's a keeper. But family first, so I carefully weigh my purchasing decisions.

[brfsa2]

Those prices are amazing news!

thanks for posting in advance, I will be there sunday morning.

[Nebula]

M going there on Saturday. I just calmed down about having a big motorcycle by enjoying the Forza every day and now this Expo.... By the way, Dave, I am still waiting for few photos from the trip.

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Thailand price of Kawasaki H2 is announced!

1, 5 million baht. Better than expected. 600 k thb more than zx14r.

[dave_boo]

M going there on Saturday. I just calmed down about having a big motorcycle by enjoying the Forza every day and now this Expo.... By the way, Dave, I am still waiting for few photos from the trip.

PM me an email address and I'll send all of them to you. I'll also throw some up on the thread that aren't personal.

[brfsa2]

anybody with Honda prices? anything new from Honda?

...cant wait to go there on Sunday.

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anybody with Honda prices? anything new from Honda?

...cant wait to go there on Sunday.

heading to Motor expo now.

will report it here. but if something new, it has to be already reported somewhere which i did not see anything.

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Had a quick visit today. Will come again maybe tomorrow as no time today.

Checked all makers.

Only new arrivals are ducati scrambler, kawasaki h2, suzuki vstrom xt 650, yamaha r6, zero motorcycles kine up and some new Chinese bikes. Very less accessory shops as well.

Honda has no new offerings and ap version lookalike is us spec cbr1000rr and no, they will not be selling it here.

Zero Motorcycles is in Thaland now. They are opening their showroom soon.

New Suzuki vstrom xt650 is looking cool at 365 k thb and spoked wheels and the beak.

New kawa 250 cc naked is a very good looking small bike too. I like it and it is good value.

Yamaha brought R6 finally and can be ordered now but 3 months waiting. 660 k THB! Was expecting around 500 k thb, too much imo as yamaha r1 is going like 860 k thb.

Gpx brought a 150 cc chinese bike. Looks like coming from the generic bike family as cluster is looking like benellis. 58 k thb. Not sure who buys it.

Ducati scrambler looks cool. Nice details but liked the icon red version the most and luckily it is the cheapest!

Triumph stand was so popular. 400 k thn triumph bikes are tempting. Street triple looks and feels superb. So do tiger ones. Servicing them is not cheap though they said.

Honda have same bikes bit some different colors and graphics.

Yellow kawa er6n look nice.

Overall, nice stands and bikes. Pretties were better this time.

Some photos:

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Some more photos. Please check the nice a...s...s on the last photo.

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And price lists from motor expo: