speedtripler Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 17yo family (Thai) is allowed to get a new bike (up to 60k) I suggested a pcx or something like that But there is a used cbr250 same price as the pcx and he wants that and his mother asked me is it too dangerous ? I told her they are both dangerous but he will probably crash the cbr easier than the auto... Given the choice I wouldn't have wanted a slower bike at his age either.... Does anyone think a teenager should be allowed a cbr yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thought 17 year old cannot ?? must be over 18 to ride anything over 110 cc in Thailand.. age 15 - 17 is max 90 cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Nearly 18 though and tit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiniyow Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 If you want to see him live a Long life Avoid the CBR 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Relax. I doubt there is over a 50/50 chance he'll kill himself on a CBR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRacer Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I had a Gilera SP02 at 16. 125cc 2 stroke, over 30hp. The bike is secondary. The most important thing is to ride responsibly. You said he will get a new bike, so I imagine he rode something else before? If not, a proper schooling is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I had a Gilera SP02 at 16. 125cc 2 stroke, over 30hp. The bike is secondary. The most important thing is to ride responsibly. You said he will get a new bike, so I imagine he rode something else before? If not, a proper schooling is in order. He can ride a wave 110cc already like most Thai kids and he is pretty good controlling it I vote for pcx but final decision not mine The Honda safety school in ramkamheng Rd has a good 1week safety course I'll recommend regardless.. In future there will be a lot more "big" bikes affordable to the young because used ones now are about same cheap as a new scooter God help Thai Road safety when the used 650's get that cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Relax. I doubt there is over a 50/50 chance he'll kill himself on a CBR. If it was up to me I'd buy him a bus ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
properperson Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 ...i'd be more inclined to buy him a click, with the provisio that if he keeps his nose clean and rides it sensibly for 12 months, then he can have a 250 CBR.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelboy Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 For gods sake give him the cbr . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Alot depends on the kid and to some degree the other kids he hangs out with....A lot more can be done to modify a 250 and make it really go. esp with a 60k teenager on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatteoBassini Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Firstly, what is the purpose of him acquiring a motorcycle? I'm also 18 years old, my dad bought me a scooter when I was 16 so I could ride my own butt to school. Now I'm looking at getting a 300cc bike for pleasure (automatic is boring) and being able to travel anywhere I want in Thailand. If he has the same reason as mine, then get a CBR250. But if hes just getting a new motorcycle just for the sake of having his own transportation and he isn't interested in motorcycles or traveling to other provinces, then a PCX would be the answer. I fail to see the logic behind different levels of dangers on a motorcycle. In my eyes, all motorcycles are equally dangerous. If you're talking about the weight of the motorcycle, between a PCX and CBR250, there isn't much of a difference, PCX weighs 140 kg and the CBR250 is 160 kg. That and you get used to the weight, whether you ride a 300kg Harley or a 100kg scooter. I've seen a thin guy handle his Harley better than a buffed farang on a Click. If I've been riding a Wave, the last thing I want is another slow scooter. I rather ride a Wave than a PCX, it's much much more practical for city riding and 150cc is sluggish for anything but city driving. The Wave narrow, agile, and you blend in with the typical traffic. Am I advertising a Wave now? But he already has experience on two wheels, the obvious answer is CBR250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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