troubletribbles Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 After renting for a few months, I plan on picking up a new motorcycle or scooter soon. Likely something a bit higher end (Vespa or Royal Enfield.) These bikes have list prices which seem to be followed at the dealerships, can I expect to pay less than this? If so what sort of discount am I looking at? Will paying in cash instead of financing entitle me to more bargaining power? Any tips are appreciated as I have never bought a new motorcycle here before, my Thai is terrible, and I am a notoriously bad barterer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 The most you could expect is a free "helmet" and maybe a riding jacket I doubt they will budge on the price but it does pay to shop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troubletribbles Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Ah, bummer. Yeah new cars/motorcycles are one of the few things you can barter on back home (USA.) Was hoping for the same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramds Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 They won't move on the price, but they'll throw in some freebies, for a scooter, it's mostly helmet and jacket, for a big bike it can go to free registration and insurance for the first year. Unless you go to Honda Big Wing, I got f#ck all when I bought my bike there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namplik Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Vespa or Enfield? First of all you must make up your mind, scooter or traditional motorcycle? Define your use of the mc, then buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troubletribbles Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm trying to make up my mind between vintage vespa, LML Star (Indian 4-speed "Vespa"), Centaur Stallion, or Royal Enfield. Royal Enfield might be out of my budget since I just read that they don't import the 350cc variant here. On this thread I'm trying to figure out if I can expect to save much off the list price on a new bike in general (regardless of make/model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramds Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Then just get the Stallion Centaur 400. 115,000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Prices are fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troubletribbles Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 @bramds Have you ridden one? I'm a 200lb+ 6" tall farang, worried a Stallion will silly small for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramds Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 5 hours ago, troubletribbles said: @bramds Have you ridden one? I'm a 200lb+ 6" tall farang, worried a Stallion will silly small for me. The 400 version is bigger than the 150, also has larger rims. Just find a dealer and sit on it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzz Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 hours ago, bramds said: The 400 version is bigger than the 150, also has larger rims. Just find a dealer and sit on it :-) I saw one today st Mityon in Pattaya. Much bigger than the 150cc. Similar to the SR400 in size I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troubletribbles Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Cool. I'll go down to the Bangkok showroom and sit my butt on a few of em! I saw a 200cc cruise by today, could be another option. Is it normal for dealerships to let you test ride bikes here? Edited August 11, 2016 by troubletribbles add question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 You might have difficulty getting a test ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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