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Hi, Actually I like them both. I suppose it's just that I particularly like this two-tone special edition of the Aurora. Only problem, for me, is the weak 20 horsepower engine. Maybe they will start offering it with the 450 Sherpa engine, but probably wishful thinking.

Awesome, thank you!

Hi, As of 2024, Royal Enfield operates 36 dealerships across 24 provinces in Thailand, with plans to increase that number to 50 by March 2025. Most major locations have a Royal Enfield dealer already.

Royal Enfield also has an assembly line here. A lot of vehicle manufacturers do this to reduce import duties.

@@ancientbiker That's just fantastic to hear & I will be able to get my hands on the bike I want.

When I bought my Classic 350 last year in May I compared the RE prices in Thailand with average European prices and found that they were about 15% lower here. That also depends, of course, on the exchange rates. But prices are also a marketing decision. Triumph makes all its bikes here in Thailand but Thai prices are about 15% higher than in the UK !

@@ancientbiker That's fantastic to know, do you you if there are any used or new Himalayan 411's for sale? I'd be interested to know the price ranges. The remaining new 411's are currently discounted in the UK, due to the new 450 being available.

I'm not surprised. I am also tempted by it but only after I have compared the CF Moto 450 MT to it first.

Hi Stuart, could you maybe drop me a line by email? I will be happy to give you more information about my insurance company and / or the agency I used too. My email is patrick@ancientbiker.com

My pleasure

It's a bit weird especially because India must still be their most important market and Indians - like other Asians - are normally not particularly tall. I think they will also have problems in Thailand if Thais can't get it off the centre stand, then they won't be buying it in a hurry.

I think short people approach the bike differently. You push it off the side stand before you sit on it. No extra strain on your left leg. There's a short vid of a very short man getting on the bike and riding it. There's also the possibility of lowering the bike. You sacrifice a bit of ground clearance but it has ample.

I think my friend's problem was with getting it off the centre stand ... when it wasn't possible to just keep it on the side stand

@@ancientbiker mine was getting it off the side stand, when sat on the bike. Just couldn’t get the bike vertical.

Oh I see. Well, it certainly is a tall bike.

Thanks for the info! I will let Andrew know

Hi AC, you can contact me on patrick@ancientbiker.com and I'll be happy to give you the details.

Thanks for visiting :0

You're welcome Pat

Thanks, you too!

I just got my green book out of the drawer and had a look. No. No reference to km anywhere, neither when I registered the Rebel, nor the previous owners. I think we probably just have to assume that the odometer reading is probably wrong (especially if there's no service book).

​@@ancientbikerYes, I bought a couple of motorcycles at large used motorcycle shop in Bangkok called DBigBike. They had over a hundred second hand motorcycles there and almost all were between 6,000 and 18,000 km. Talk about fishy!

@@SecondLifeTravels1 For sure, yes. When I first noticed this extreme low km phenomenon I thought it was because of these "Instagram big bike posers", I mean those rich Thais with Harleys or GS etc. who only ride as far as the next Instagram photo shoot venue so they can pose on their bikes. There definitely is an Instagram biking thing here, but I realised that most very ordinary bikes that are no good for showing off also have suspiciously low km.

That's incredible, but somehow not very surprising.

Can I ask where you are? Maybe it's a northern Thai issue, but up here at least and especially for Honda it can be difficult or impossible to find test ride bikes. When the new Transalp came out they shook their heads in amazement when i asked about a test ride. 400,000 Baht please, but no, can't ride it first. Luckily some rental places in Chiang Mai were renting them out for, I think, 1600 Baht per day. And renting for the day is probably the best way to get a feel for a bike.

@@ancientbiker I have lived in Khon Kaen for almost 20 years and have never had a bike that Did not test drive, yes maybe Thai dealers have different rules and ideas in different areas. They tend to follow each other and are not known for doing different things.

@@oilguygamer1744 Yes, I think that's it. The same with this issue of buying from other farang in other provinces. Depends, ultimately, on the province as is often the case in this country.

Hi Brian, sorry for the late reply. My own experience with 3 different properties and landlords has been very good. I think either a one or two month deposit is typical. But of course when we're talking about rents of monthly rents between $140 and $280, that's not a lot of money. There is a huge supply of properties because so many new houses are being built right now.

That's great, thanks

Incredible. And a bit shocking.

My pleasure!

Apparently you can Frank. I've never tried to do that myself :), but I believe that it's even possible with digital / non analogue odometers.

The new digital odometers are even easier than the old analog style ones. It's scary.

@@muppet64 Yes. Maybe it's potentially more of a problem in parts of the world like Thailand because most people ride their bikes a lot. I'm always amused when I see UK bikers on RUclips who say "I have already ridden the bike for 500 miles so it's time for a review". And it seems quite normal for people to only ride their bikes for maybe 3 or 4,000 miles a year. A lot of bikers evidently never cross the channel which is why it is probably the best country to find genuinely low mileage second hand bikes. Such a pity they can't be brought into Thailand.

Oh, that's good to know Peter, I hadn't realised. Thanks

A friend told me that some Kawasaki dealers will look up a bike on a database if they are given the VIN number. And that is (sometimes) a good way to find out about the bike's history, if and when it's been serviced or repaired. Am not sure if the dealers for other brands will do this. I expect, however, that most Thais don't have their bikes serviced by authorised dealers in order to save money.

I am sure its 5 years, i have had 2 bikes once they are 5 years old you have get them tested every year afterward to renew the road Tax!(emissions and lights).

I think you have been in Thailand far longer than me, but my impression is that all and any records are kept on paper rather than digitally. I have often wondered what happens to the enormous piles of paper generated by the Immigration office for each foreigner. I suppose there most be hundreds of gigantic warehouses with tons of paper piled up in them. And I think that if even the Green Book does not show distance travelled (odometer), no other piece of paper will show it either. The only possibility I have heard of is that the authorised bike dealer may have a digital record of odometer reading when a bike is serviced or repaired.

I think you're right Peter. Often see 1 year old bikes where they seem to expect almost the new price.

No used moto in Thailand for u.

Thank you Pat.

Brand new has the advantage of warranty and knowing the bike's history (there shouldn't be any of course). A friend told me that it is sometimes possible to get a bike's history (at least with Kawasaki) by giving an authorised dealer the chassis number. They are sometimes prepared and able to look at the database and see and give you its service (or repair) history.

Nonsense if you live here. Buy your own

Good advice.

Oh yes, I think that Thailand is probably impossible to beat in so many ways. Not only are the hotels & motels extremely affordable but the roads are also fantastic and very little heavy traffic apart from Bangkok. It's easy to stop almost anywhere for excellent and cheap local food too. And there is something else I realised from watching RUclips bikers' channels especially in the UK - a huge amount of time is devoted to the issue of safety, specifically how to lock the bike and prevent theft. Simply not an issue here where it is normal for everybody to leave their helmet on the bike, knowing that nobody will touch or steal it. The same applies to bikes. Such a safe and honest country.

"Illustrious". That sounds quite positive. :)

Thanks Teacher T, I think you're right about the shirt. Maybe I should order one of Ikram's tailor made Phayao shirts to replace it :) (Wearing a Honda logo because of the new bike isn't quite the same).

Ah that famous "Med food", but no home grown medication for the Sicilian peanut cookies :(

This year it really wasn't too bad in all honesty. There were a couple of weeks but compared to previous years it was much much better.

works for me.😀

Glad you liked it!

Hi Ricky, Thank you, and yes we are very happy with it as it is only the two of us and it is a great size with nice finishes. I would highly recommend the builder and their team to anyone...which is not always the case in Thailand