Big Bike Sales - Buriram

[DeputyDavid]

Since I do not dare pay 230% to import a big bike to Thailand, I seek the wisdom of the BE posters to lead me to the best place at least somewhat close to Buriram where I might purchase a new 750cc or larger touring type bike.  Not having much luck searching online.  Your help is greatly appreciated. 

[Starman]

David...You may wish to join and post on www.surinfarang.com. There are alot more bikers over there.

You may be interested to know that there is a KTM showroom being built opposite HomePro. Seem some way off at the moment though.

[DeputyDavid]

Thank you sir!

[nookiebear]

Pattaya has several Big Bike shops/showrooms

[Nobby]

I am not aware the a +750 tourer is made in Thailand. IF you are tall a Kwacker Versys 650 might interest? Monsterbikes, Buriram might be able to source one for u otherwise its a trip to Korat/Ubon Kawasaki Big Bike shops. Their Vulcan is a nice 900cc cruiser that might be worth a look? Now that importation of 2nd hand big bikes has all but stopped, it will get increasingly harder not to buy a Thai built bike even though both Ducati and Triumph build them here. There is a KTM showroom already in existence on the outskirts of Ubon and I think you need a mortgage just to enter the building FFS !!!!!!!!!

Maybe the new KTM Buriram shop is there just to service Newins' bike??
   

[DeputyDavid]

DTD, just to be clear, Triumph is put together in Thailand but is NOT available for sale there??  And the Yamaha Vulcan IS available?  KTM is expensive in the states as well.  I do not believe I will be looking for KTM.   I do thank you for all the input!

[Somnat]

DD ...Triumph motorcycles are available here in Thailand.

Have a look and drool here  http://www.britbike.co.th/Triumph_Motorcycle_Thailand,_Britbike/Main_Page_ENGLISH.html

[Nobby]

DTD, just to be clear, Triumph is put together in Thailand but is NOT available for sale there??  And the Yamaha Vulcan IS available?  KTM is expensive in the states as well.  I do not believe I will be looking for KTM.   I do thank you for all the input!

DD & Somnat.

The Triumph factory is on the outskirts of BKK and EVERY Bike is exported then returned to Thailand FFS so taxes make them (unfortunetly) silly prices like KTM/Ducati and Hardly Drivablesons. The Vulcan is built and sold in Thailand and has a very good reputation. My mate Eivan of the Oasis Bar Surin has had one from new and still loves it. There is 3 new model 500cc Honda's available too BTW.

[pablo]

I guess you can pick up a new Honda Goldwing 1800cc from the new Big Wing shops opening up around Thailand.   Just a cool 1,600,000 baht!

Great touring ride though.

[DeputyDavid]

DD ...Triumph motorcycles are available here in Thailand.

Have a look and drool here  http://www.britbike.co.th/Triumph_Motorcycle_Thailand,_Britbike/Main_Page_ENGLISH.html

Checked out the site....OMG, at least twice what I pay here.  Might not be in the market long at this rate!!!

[DeputyDavid]

DTD, just to be clear, Triumph is put together in Thailand but is NOT available for sale there??  And the Yamaha Vulcan IS available?  KTM is expensive in the states as well.  I do not believe I will be looking for KTM.   I do thank you for all the input!

DD & Somnat.

The Triumph factory is on the outskirts of BKK and EVERY Bike is exported then returned to Thailand FFS so taxes make them (unfortunetly) silly prices like KTM/Ducati and Hardly Drivablesons. The Vulcan is built and sold in Thailand and has a very good reputation. My mate Eivan of the Oasis Bar Surin has had one from new and still loves it. There is 3 new model 500cc Honda's available too BTW.

I will definitely give them a look.  Thank you for the help!

[Alan]

David...You may wish to join and post on www.surinfarang.com. There are alot more bikers over there.

You may be interested to know that there is a KTM showroom being built opposite HomePro. Seem some way off at the moment though.

Had to at this comment Steve. Most Surin dare not ride beyound the ringroad!

OK, the best bikes for Thailand are those that are available as official imports. Best all round bike at the moment for price and after sales service has to be the Kawasaki Versys. It is only a 650cc but do not let that put you off as these things have more than enough punch and the adventure style setup is perfect for these roads. Plenty of accessories available at good prices and with a few personel compfort tweaks you are able to go anywhere with confidence and compfort.
Remember if you buy an import with a fake book you will get problems from time to time and never be able to travel outside Thailand.

[Nobby]

[]Had to at this comment Steve. Most Surin dare not ride beyound the ringroad!

OK, the best bikes for Thailand are those that are available as official imports. Best all round bike at the moment for price and after sales service has to be the Kawasaki Versys. It is only a 650cc but do not let that put you off as these things have more than enough punch and the adventure style setup is perfect for these roads. Plenty of accessories available at good prices and with a few personel compfort tweaks you are able to go anywhere with confidence and compfort.
Remember if you buy an import with a fake book you will get problems from time to time and never be able to travel outside Thailand.

I do not live in that province but I was just wondering how you know that the riders do not go out of Moung Surin? Are you currently living and dealing with them regularly or is this just more old historic bar-room talk?

On another note, I would agree the Versys is a great tourer and If its a bit long-legged for you, a ER6N with a few add-ons, is as good (its the same motor BTW)

[Alan]

Same motor but different state of tune. I have had both bikes and would confirm the Versys to be the best all round package. Just spent last three days on a Versys covering 750km around Khoa Yai and back on various roads from hyway to gravel track. The Versys will do it all with ease. Had I been on an er6 or even worse a custom I would have had to turn back many times or attempted it at a crawl. I have spent so many hours over the years looking how to get big bikes over here and in the end its best to enjoy whats available.
Sisaket tomorrow. Better keep my head down as I pass through Surin

[Nobby]

Same motor but different state of tune. I have had both bikes and would confirm the Versys to be the best all round package. Just spent last three days on a Versys covering 750km around Khoa Yai and back on various roads from hyway to gravel track. The Versys will do it all with ease. Had I been on an er6 or even worse a custom I would have had to turn back many times or attempted it at a crawl. I have spent so many hours over the years looking how to get big bikes over here and in the end its best to enjoy whats available.
Sisaket tomorrow. Better keep my head down as I pass through Surin

and Sisaket!



(only kidding,mate) Safe trip!