Fantastic video highlighting the wonders of scootering in Thailand! I completely concur with your opinion on the ADV 150 - it's truly one of the finest scooters in its class. I personally own and ride the ADV 150 here in Bangladesh, and it's been a blast with numerous customization options. Your video has been incredibly helpful in my planning to ride in Thailand. Thank you so much for sharing your insights; it's greatly appreciated!
You have not mentioned one thing! The Honda shops are owned in Pattaya mostly by one company. They let you pay about 5000 BAHT TO EVEN 10.000 BHT ALL IN. Shops towards Rayong, Sri Racha, quoted me last week 103.000, transfert and insurance. In Pattaya, this was over 11.000 Bht. So worth to look a bit further.
I purchased the ADV 160. It was a very close decision between the 160 and 350. It finally came down to which one Gig could ride safely. The ADV 350 is too big for her. Also, I spend most of my time riding in heavy city traffic daily, where the ADV 160 is more enjoyable. The ADV 160 suspension is stiffer than the 150, which I like because the 150 would sometimes bottom out with a passenger and me. The brakes are also noticeably better on the 160. They have more bite and require less input on the levers. The stopping power is still better on the ADV 350, but the ADV 160 is very good. The 150 feels like it has wooden brakes in comparison, similar to most scooter brakes.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks for the update. Appreciate it and glad you're happy with your bike. May i ask how much you paid, including registration and which dealership you bought yours from? . One word of warning regarding the ADV 160 that I think you should be aware of is, I see that many people in Thailand have had the oil pump gear (cog) fail which seems to be a common problem with Honda's new 160 engines on both the ADV 160 and the click160. Obviously if this happens it could potentially screw the engine. Not trying to scare you but thought I'd better let you know.
Hi I'm going to Thailand in january and I would like to rent a 125 cc, do you know where can I find information about the right type of drivers license I need? I found a lot of contradictory information on line?
Hello. To legally drive or ride a motorbike in Thailand, you need an International Driver's License, your current national Driver's License, and your passport. However, since 2021, I've been stopped several times at police checkpoints, and they only wanted to see my International Driver's License each time. It's very easy to get an International Driver's License. Here's the link you need: www.idltravel.com/
Hey man! Thanks for the great video and information, I just moved with my wife to Phuket from Shanghai. We are planning to get a bike to ride it from home to her work and explore around, nothing fancy but something good for two people. Any toughts in what to get at this time? I will be interested in something used, but seems that get a new bike here is the rule. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
You're welcome! I have a friend working in Shanghai. I recommend the ADV160. Phuket is where I first rode the previous model, ADV150, in 2021. I've ridden many motorbikes in Thailand, and the ADV160 is still my favorite everyday ride. I found used and new sales prices to be very close. If I were buying used, I'd buy it from an Expat. From what I've seen, they take much better care of equipment.
The roads are too slow and of poor quality overall to really enjoy the power of the 1000cc sport bikes. I enjoy those big bikes but not here in Thailand. Too often, I've had near-miss accidents from other drivers randomly stopping in the middle of the highway and other obstacles coming out of nowhere. 100 mph anywhere in Thailand feels fast. Thailand is a terrible place for sport bikes, but they always look cool.
Having such a good selection of adventure bikes and scooters to rent and buy here is nice. The mid-size adventure bikes are perfect for exploring Thailand.
The last vehicle I rented was a new Honda CR-V in 2022. It was ฿1,500 ($44) /day. There was a ฿5,000 ($146) deposit. I rented it to drive friends around Udon Thani Province. I would never recommend renting a car in the big cities. Driving a car in Bangkok and Pattaya is absolutely miserable!
High demand is outpacing Honda Production. The U.S. won't get the ADV 160 until late spring 2024. I feel lucky to live in Thailand. I've also noticed that used ADV 150s are nearly the same price as a new ADV 160.
I own a place that has a 2 mile hilly dirt road (well packed and maintained). In Portugal so very little rain. How do you think the ADV150 would be on that type of road?
The ADV 150 will perform excellently on that road. Yesterday, I had a new ADV 160 out for a long ride on packed dirt, loose gravel, sand, and a hilly and rough washboard road. The ADV 160 is overall 10% better than the ADV 150, with little difference between them. So if you can get a good deal on the ADV 150, that's what I'd get. Such a versatile little scooter.
Unfortunately, I haven't ridden the Tricity. I've seen only a few here in Thailand. The added front tire would improve overall traction, making it suitable for wet roads and braking performance. Having three wheels on bad roads versus two riding on damaged roads, common in Thailand, might make the ride quality worse. If I can get my hands on one, I'll make a video.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple50cc scooters were hugely popular in Hawai'i until state lawmakers changed the law. It used to be that 50cc and under could be ridden with just a permanent bicycle license. Beginning in 2016, ALL scooters require annual motor vehicle registration and safety check. Not sure if you need no-fault insurance, as well, but at that point, it just wasn't worth it for a lot of commuters. I drive a truck now, but would totally go back to a scooter if they sold the Honda ADV 350 in the U.S. Gas prices are insane now, especially for a truck. 🤦🏻♂️
@@TuNnL In the US I enjoy riding my XMAX to commute vs. driving my big F250. It is such a waste driving big vehicles to haul around 1 body. Most Americans will never know the joy of riding these scooters. Maybe over time the demand will grow.
get a 8 year old used suzuki 650. best. bang for the buck. forget new bikes w/. depreciation -- just like cars and boats. Go used but. well. cared for . thats the key. About $6000. us. for. a. good used 650
Speed limits are not enforced so there's more chances to hit 299 on that CBR1000 than in many other countries. I've maxed out my Hypermotard plenty of times on Sukhumvit road at 230+ kmh. 2 years ago on a Yamaha demoday, tthe one right across the dealer in this video, I rode their R1 to 220 kmh near Jomtien.
Wow, that's awesome that you were able to ride an R1 demo bike! I'm shocked the dealership had a premium bike to test ride. I'm not concerned about police when riding the big liter bikes; I'm concerned about the sudden appearance of slow-moving vehicles and motorbikes on these Thailand roads. CBR1000RR in the US is thrilling fun; utilizing that power on these roads in Thailand is terrifying. Lol I recently rented a new ZX6RR for a week. It's always a fun little ride that never feels too fast, but the slow traffic on Sukhumvit and other roads outside Pattaya made it feel like a rocket! I've been riding in Udon Thani recently, where there are many more open roads and faster traffic, but there are still too many unpredictables on the roads for me.
Like your reviews but asking the sales man how much every bike costs must really piss him off as he knows you are just messing about. It’s like going to a fruit market and picking up every mango and asking its price then walking out with a bag of lemons.
Everybody I spoke with seemed happy and friendly, as usual. I imagine speaking with me is more entertaining than sitting there bored, waiting for somebody to walk in. If they had been busy with customers, I wouldn't have been inquisitive.
That's true, but I assume if the previous owner didn't at least keep the brakes functioning properly, the overall maintenance was likely neglected. Also, I don't want to ride that dangerous junk to the repair shop. Lol
Thank you for your feed back, always appreciated. I thought the video might be helpful to someone moving to Thailand, like myself, curious about motorbike availability and pricing.
Fantastic video highlighting the wonders of scootering in Thailand! I completely concur with your opinion on the ADV 150 - it's truly one of the finest scooters in its class. I personally own and ride the ADV 150 here in Bangladesh, and it's been a blast with numerous customization options. Your video has been incredibly helpful in my planning to ride in Thailand. Thank you so much for sharing your insights; it's greatly appreciated!
You're welcome, and thank you! I'm happy you liked the video. 🙏🏼
You have not mentioned one thing! The Honda shops are owned in Pattaya mostly by one company. They let you pay about 5000 BAHT TO EVEN 10.000 BHT ALL IN. Shops towards Rayong, Sri Racha, quoted me last week 103.000, transfert and insurance. In Pattaya, this was over 11.000 Bht. So worth to look a bit further.
Good information; thanks for sharing. That's ฿8,000 ($220) less than I paid. You're right; it's worth a short ride to save money.
Great, useful, practical video. You covered a lot of bikes in a short amount of time.
Thank you. 🙏🏼
Great video 👍thanks.
You're welcome, and thank you! 🙏🏼
So what did you buy in the end and how would you say the ADV 150 comapred to the new ADV 160?
I purchased the ADV 160. It was a very close decision between the 160 and 350. It finally came down to which one Gig could ride safely. The ADV 350 is too big for her. Also, I spend most of my time riding in heavy city traffic daily, where the ADV 160 is more enjoyable.
The ADV 160 suspension is stiffer than the 150, which I like because the 150 would sometimes bottom out with a passenger and me. The brakes are also noticeably better on the 160. They have more bite and require less input on the levers. The stopping power is still better on the ADV 350, but the ADV 160 is very good. The 150 feels like it has wooden brakes in comparison, similar to most scooter brakes.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks for the update. Appreciate it and glad you're happy with your bike. May i ask how much you paid, including registration and which dealership you bought yours from? . One word of warning regarding the ADV 160 that I think you should be aware of is, I see that many people in Thailand have had the oil pump gear (cog) fail which seems to be a common problem with Honda's new 160 engines on both the ADV 160 and the click160. Obviously if this happens it could potentially screw the engine. Not trying to scare you but thought I'd better let you know.
I paid ฿111,000 out the door at Mityon in Pattaya. Thanks for the info, I haven't heard about the oil pump gear issue yet.
Hi I'm going to Thailand in january and I would like to rent a 125 cc, do you know where can I find information about the right type of drivers license I need? I found a lot of contradictory information on line?
Hello. To legally drive or ride a motorbike in Thailand, you need an International Driver's License, your current national Driver's License, and your passport. However, since 2021, I've been stopped several times at police checkpoints, and they only wanted to see my International Driver's License each time.
It's very easy to get an International Driver's License. Here's the link you need: www.idltravel.com/
@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks a lot!
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thank you for your response, I appriciate it!
@@krissiaa.2732 You’re welcome. 👊🏼
Hey Jake it was nice running in to you today. Thanks for all the information you provide.
That's awesome to know the info I share is helpful. That was a nice surprise today. Nice to meet you and thank you for subscribing, Victor. 🙏🏼
Hey man! Thanks for the great video and information, I just moved with my wife to Phuket from Shanghai. We are planning to get a bike to ride it from home to her work and explore around, nothing fancy but something good for two people. Any toughts in what to get at this time? I will be interested in something used, but seems that get a new bike here is the rule. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
You're welcome! I have a friend working in Shanghai.
I recommend the ADV160. Phuket is where I first rode the previous model, ADV150, in 2021. I've ridden many motorbikes in Thailand, and the ADV160 is still my favorite everyday ride. I found used and new sales prices to be very close. If I were buying used, I'd buy it from an Expat. From what I've seen, they take much better care of equipment.
you said there's no where to ride big bikes. Thailand is a decent size country just ride 10 minutes out of Pattaya.
The roads are too slow and of poor quality overall to really enjoy the power of the 1000cc sport bikes. I enjoy those big bikes but not here in Thailand. Too often, I've had near-miss accidents from other drivers randomly stopping in the middle of the highway and other obstacles coming out of nowhere. 100 mph anywhere in Thailand feels fast. Thailand is a terrible place for sport bikes, but they always look cool.
Having such a good selection of adventure bikes and scooters to rent and buy here is nice. The mid-size adventure bikes are perfect for exploring Thailand.
Wats a car rental there and deposit
The last vehicle I rented was a new Honda CR-V in 2022. It was ฿1,500 ($44) /day. There was a ฿5,000 ($146) deposit. I rented it to drive friends around Udon Thani Province. I would never recommend renting a car in the big cities. Driving a car in Bangkok and Pattaya is absolutely miserable!
where is the CT 125 @ honda ?
No idea.
Long waiting time on ADV 160 . Used ones are similar price to new .
High demand is outpacing Honda Production. The U.S. won't get the ADV 160 until late spring 2024. I feel lucky to live in Thailand. I've also noticed that used ADV 150s are nearly the same price as a new ADV 160.
I read that Kymco in Taiwan manufactures them .@@JakeSnowLiveSimple
Interesting.
Can U get a can am spider there
Yes. I've seen used ones in excellent condition in Bangkok for sale.
Useful even for us folks still here in the states. Thanks Jake!
You're welcome, and thank you. 🙏🏼
Same price in Europe !?!?
I assumed Europe would be similar to US prices.
Dude, this review is great thanks!
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. 🙏🏼
Extremely informative video .
I'm happy you liked it. 👊🏼
I need a three wheel one.
I've seen three wheelers here. So I know they are sold somewhere here, electric and gas.
I own a place that has a 2 mile hilly dirt road (well packed and maintained). In Portugal so very little rain. How do you think the ADV150 would be on that type of road?
The ADV 150 will perform excellently on that road. Yesterday, I had a new ADV 160 out for a long ride on packed dirt, loose gravel, sand, and a hilly and rough washboard road. The ADV 160 is overall 10% better than the ADV 150, with little difference between them. So if you can get a good deal on the ADV 150, that's what I'd get. Such a versatile little scooter.
Speaking of stability in bikes, have you ever tried the Yamaha Tricity? Would they suit the roads there better?
Unfortunately, I haven't ridden the Tricity. I've seen only a few here in Thailand. The added front tire would improve overall traction, making it suitable for wet roads and braking performance. Having three wheels on bad roads versus two riding on damaged roads, common in Thailand, might make the ride quality worse. If I can get my hands on one, I'll make a video.
Any 3 wheelers?
I’ve never seen a 3 wheeler in Thailand.
Correction, I've seen two 3 wheelers within the last couple of weeks. So they must be for sale some where here. Vigorous was the make, electric.
Can am 3 wheeler I want 900
Damn. I need to go to Thailand
Motorbikes, Thai food, and cheap living. It's easy to be happy here.
Could you please speed it up a bit?
Ok 👌🏼
you're the kind of american i'd like to mix with. kinda sad not too many of you around, bud.
Thanks 🙏🏼.
2:13 hey please give it to her man.
😂 It fits her personality.
Canada has limited scooters, I guess they just don't sell very good here.
The US is the same, unfortunately.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple50cc scooters were hugely popular in Hawai'i until state lawmakers changed the law. It used to be that 50cc and under could be ridden with just a permanent bicycle license.
Beginning in 2016, ALL scooters require annual motor vehicle registration and safety check. Not sure if you need no-fault insurance, as well, but at that point, it just wasn't worth it for a lot of commuters.
I drive a truck now, but would totally go back to a scooter if they sold the Honda ADV 350 in the U.S. Gas prices are insane now, especially for a truck. 🤦🏻♂️
@@TuNnL In the US I enjoy riding my XMAX to commute vs. driving my big F250. It is such a waste driving big vehicles to haul around 1 body. Most Americans will never know the joy of riding these scooters. Maybe over time the demand will grow.
If you can don't buy nothing in Pattaya, you will always pay more for it vs any other province.
Good tip. I've noticed that. I'm currently in Udon Thani.
get a 8 year old used suzuki 650. best. bang for the buck. forget new bikes w/. depreciation -- just like cars and boats. Go used but. well. cared for . thats the key. About $6000. us. for. a. good used 650
Thank you for the tip, always appreciated! 👊🏼
GPX DZ3
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Speed limits are not enforced so there's more chances to hit 299 on that CBR1000 than in many other countries. I've maxed out my Hypermotard plenty of times on Sukhumvit road at 230+ kmh. 2 years ago on a Yamaha demoday, tthe one right across the dealer in this video, I rode their R1 to 220 kmh near Jomtien.
Wow, that's awesome that you were able to ride an R1 demo bike! I'm shocked the dealership had a premium bike to test ride.
I'm not concerned about police when riding the big liter bikes; I'm concerned about the sudden appearance of slow-moving vehicles and motorbikes on these Thailand roads. CBR1000RR in the US is thrilling fun; utilizing that power on these roads in Thailand is terrifying. Lol
I recently rented a new ZX6RR for a week. It's always a fun little ride that never feels too fast, but the slow traffic on Sukhumvit and other roads outside Pattaya made it feel like a rocket!
I've been riding in Udon Thani recently, where there are many more open roads and faster traffic, but there are still too many unpredictables on the roads for me.
Like your reviews but asking the sales man how much every bike costs must really piss him off as he knows you are just messing about. It’s like going to a fruit market and picking up every mango and asking its price then walking out with a bag of lemons.
Everybody I spoke with seemed happy and friendly, as usual. I imagine speaking with me is more entertaining than sitting there bored, waiting for somebody to walk in. If they had been busy with customers, I wouldn't have been inquisitive.
Hey I suppose I was looking at it through western eyes. I will concede I agree with your arguments. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, I'll do my best 👊🏼
Or just fix the brakes
That's true, but I assume if the previous owner didn't at least keep the brakes functioning properly, the overall maintenance was likely neglected. Also, I don't want to ride that dangerous junk to the repair shop. Lol
A better option is to not buy any 2 wheeler, your bones will thank you.
And miss out on one of life's greatest joys? No way! Lol
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Do you sell used or new?
Confusing video. Too much stuff, too much babbling.
Thank you for your feed back, always appreciated. I thought the video might be helpful to someone moving to Thailand, like myself, curious about motorbike availability and pricing.