Checking for custom pipes in Kao Yai

Don't try to go thru Kao Yai with custom pipes.  They are now checking and won't let custom bikes thru. 

Kawasaki 250 Z

Just when you thought Honda was making moves to out do Kawasaki with
their new Thai big bike, Kawasaki comes along with a 250 cc bike.

Dirt trails in Chiang Rai

From our December adventures dirt biking in Chiang Rai.

List of Big Bike Shops in Bangkok

Here's a list of all the big bike shops in Bangkok.  Both dealership and spots where big bike equipment are sold.  Honda, BMW, Kawasaki and more are on here.

After Mae Hong Son

Panorama of the Doi Inthanon area

Trip to Mae Hong Son

Trip to Pai part 1

900 CBR 500's sold in last four months.

The brand new Honda CBR 500 is selling well in Bangkok. Over 900 units and counting. Check them out at the new Big Wing showroom.

2013 Honda NX 700 automatic

For 460,000 thb, this motorcycle is a game changer.  No stalling. No shifting. No searching for neutral. This baby is an automatic, meaning it doesn't even have a clutch lever.  It's just not there.  It does have the option for manual shifting, but it's on the left hand thumb.   You and manually shift up or down even when it's in auto mode.   There is a tell tale click when shifting, so it's happening without out you knowing.

A few other unique features are the gas tank placement - it's under the second rider seat.   The seat pops up and there is a cap underneath.  So now you're asking, what is where the gas tank should be?   Well it's pure storage.  Large enough for a helmet.

Another thing we noticed that after a day ride with my Kawasaki ER6-N, the amount of gas saved by the NX 700 was at least $3 on a single tank.   You would think the 649 cc bike would be a bit better on the fuel than the 670 cc NX 700, but the auto shifting allow it to be miserly on the gas consumption.   

The NX 700 has got to be the best novice bike on the market.  It also has to be the best Bangkok big bike as well, anyone that has driven in Bangkok knows that clutch play is a pain in the ass in the city.  If you're just getting started - this is your bike.  Period.

Rode out on this yesterday

Putting your bike down is a good time to revisit your riding strategy

Riding at Baan Ricky

Did a bit of riding on at Baan Ricky.  Was my first try at track riding, but it was quite addicting. 

If you are into Motocross, check out http://www.baanricky.com/ up in Kanchanaburi located here.

Bangkok to Phuket ride, Mar 3-7

 

 

Phuket Moto Trip Mar 3-7

EveryTrail 

Er6n lead bike for some Thai VIPs on the expressway

Video of the 2012 motorcycle parade on beach road Pattaya

The ride thru the city happened on Saturday, Feb 11th. Here is a bit of it:

360 view of Burapa Bike Week

A few of the festival using the Photosynth app for iPhone:

Great custom motorcycles from Pattaya Bike Week 2012