NEW Thailand Scooter - Big on Power, Small on Price

This should be a game changer in the Thailand Scooter Market, how about a 300 cc class scooter for the price of a 150cc class. The new DZ3 has made its debut now and today I go to take a first look to see just how well it stacks up against the competition. You may be surprised.
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[@ykdickybill]

I was in Thailand for a month. Hired a Honda 350 Forza. It was superb. Honda have nailed the transmission. Fastest thing from the lights and plenty power over the hills two up. Very well designed and Honda quality. 5 stars .

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... try the Yamaha next time ....

[@anthonyfox5337]

Hired a Chinese made GPX Drone in Chiang Mai last month. Had surging issues and cut out at the traffic lights ( could be restarted ,would crank but not fire ) called the shop and they came and put a new battery in it ..... still cranked over but no start ! The sticker price may be less but the reliability is also less and resale is trash . Buy quality...Buy Japanese.

[@anthonydowling3356]

Very True .I once bought a Lifan 250cc cruiser new when i lived in Chiang mai . It looked good but had poor build quality .I off loaded it after a year to some poor sod .

[@eddybluesteel9058]

@@anthonyfox5337 Thought the Drone was a Thai Brand not Chinese, and has improved from the 150cc!

[@anthonyfox5337]

@@eddybluesteel9058 SYM is a Taiwanese/Chinese company that designed the Drone. It may be assembled in Thailand but is engineered and built to a quality standard that SYM dictate. Therefore its inherently less reliable and built to a lesser standard than Japanese bikes

[@JamesSpringer-rr5jt]

@@anthonyfox5337 I have a SYM 400i I would not trade for any of these scooters. A very well built and quick scooter

[@senianns9522]

Good to see a program on 'Rides' and not shopping and eating excessive foods! Well done!

[@Eric666-l7x]

You forget to mention the BMW 350 cc ( type 400 Gt ) that deliver 34Hp

[@trentthai]

This bike’s engine has been around for a while now. The engine is from SYM GTS, a famous Taiwanese scooter manufacturer.Great reliable engine!

[@gizmoinasia6080]

I have the ADV 350 Honda. In my view nothing can touch it. Not only does it have a good re sale value but the extras you can get are easily affordable, and to be honest you can't beat a Honda but that's just my view, great video love the bike ones cheers 😊

[@mikeyboy3054]

Honda anything you can't go wrong.

[@John-rr9nq]

Great storage under the seat on the 350 adv

[@paulbarclay4114]

here in cambodia the adv160 is arguably the best possible bike to own of any size/category

[@monicajason]

Hi

[@daveclarke5766]

Retired! Don't Give Up: Good review Lucas, but a little too late, took possession of my new ADV 350 three weeks ago and i absolutely love it. oh and its a Honda!

[@John-rr9nq]

I love the space under the seat on the 350 👍

[@monicajason]

Hi

[@brucesnyder690]

Too big and fat. I'll go GPX.

[@daveclarke5766]

@@brucesnyder690 If the shoe fits!

[@John-rr9nq]

@@brucesnyder690 Good luck with that one Especially when you go too sell it 😁

[@Brian_Homer]

The knock on the GPX, and I hear this from dealers, is the availability of replacement parts. If the supply chain issues have been fixed, definitely worth a look.

[@KeinNameoriginal]

I love my Zontes 350d. Faster then all the other ones and easy to handle

[@bryancbaker]

Been watching your videos for about 4 years… never commented before. Thanks for this video! I just moved to Phuket last week and had planned to buy a larger size scooter in the next week or so. I had my sights set on a second-hand Forza (or similar) and you totally sold me on this DP3 model. I arranged a test drive for tomorrow morning at GPX Phuket, and will likely buy it on the spot. Such a no brainer… with the more powerful engine in the smaller body at the incredible price , and a three-year warranty… with service 5 km down the road from me. The better model including insurance for one year is only 103,000 baht . I’ll ask them to send you the commission. Thanks 🙏

[@bobbyzipp9947]

I have a 2024 Zontes 350D and the ADV 350. Love them both.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Nice 👍

[@MalMilligan]

Interesting and I'm tempted to try one. I've purchased 4 Honda scooters in 30+ years in Vietnam and Thailand. Very reliable and their resale prices for well maintained bikes is fantastic. Now the rental shops have social media people on Facebook trying to make first offers as soon as possible when a used Honda gets listed.

[@markh7304]

Nice one Loucous 👍. I appreciate the scooter vlogs. I actually finally rented one for the very first time in Thailand 6 weeks ago in Kanchanaburi near the river Kwai. I got myself a black Honda Click 160 with the keyless fob. Beautiful fob btw. Black and Gold. Absolutely loved it. I think i got it up to 110 kmh which was enough for me at the time with no helmet on lol. Can't wait to buy my very first scooter there. I like the look of the PCX or ill get the Click 160. Thailand 🇹🇭.

[@Darryl_Smith]

Just bought the 160 click and loving it. Its very nippy and perfect for filtering in traffic . Oh yes, and fuel efficiency is crazy.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Nice, enjoy 👍

[@jimbrown2485]

Going to buy my Thailand girlfriend a new PC extra Honda click but I'm going to wait till 2025 I think they'll have newer upgrades on those models? I don't know who makes the new dz3 I was reading all the remarks and comments is this bike he's talking about made from China I believe ? Sorry to bother you and thank you

[@mikehunt5637]

The DZ3. Making scooters sexy again!

[@tonymatthews2344]

always found the Forza to be a great bike, plenty fast enough and very comfortable, as a pillion i found the footrests very easy to use and as a driver the riding position is always relaxed, on a different note i have to say, it's taken me a long time to fall in love with Lan, but now i'm head over heels!!!, not only is she brilliant for you but she is a fantastic lady, totally practical and as happy cooking great foods as she is building a sala in the garden, best wishes to you both

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks Tony 🙏

[@daddy9267]

When you say scooters, Lambas and vespas , nothing beats the euro style , mod for life 555.

[@mikeyboy3054]

Our PCX160 is the perfect size and power for puttering around Pattaya, Jomtien etc. for my wife and I. I have a car and use that more but still ride the bike often enough and you just can't beat the reliability of Honda.

[@bigdavoc1]

personally I like my ADV a little better than the PCX... but both are a good choice

[@underworldringside]

The Chinese will rust out in 2 years

[@thomasschumacher5362]

​@underworldringside how does plastic rust?

[@minotor7176]

But not convenient for tall people

[@paulbarclay4114]

@@bigdavoc1 adv160 is best overall bike for SEA, including thailand.

[@donquixote1502]

My mid 1980 Honda 400N had 36hp and topped around 160km/h. I trust your friend's test! It sure looks like Scooter I would buy...

[@Rides4Kickz]

You always get more power to the wheels with a chain and sprocket though, these CVT transmissions eat a lot of the power on scooters.

[@donquixote1502]

@@Rides4Kickz I agree!

[@GeorgeLaird]

Zontes always gets great reviews for quality and price from reviewers. The 125 cc U1 and G1 are great city runabouts for people starting out as learners. Love a bike review video.

[@Brian_Homer]

I asked a couple of different dealers about the GPX bikes when I was shopping last year. The one knock on them, that everybody seems to say, was that if the bike breaks down parts are very difficult to get. Even though they are made in Thailand.

[@MrDobberdude]

Deal breaker

[@petersellers-dy9mm]

Sukhumvit Rd Pattaya, but the part's depending on what you need, takes about 2 weeks

[@yam-yam682]

I have the new XMax 300 with build in Garmin navigation, it sucks. The Zontes 350 has mirroring so you can get Google Maps on your TFT screen, great!

[@thelittlesignpost]

Perfect timing as I am considering a new scooter of the 300-350cc range! I have a 160 ADV and 155 N Max already for my 2 sons, so I think I deserve a little comfort myself now! I have been using a little 125 Click as I give my boys the best bikes for school! I was wary of the GPX 160, but a friend says they are good, even with the drop in price second hand! I will take a look at these two new options, Thank you!

[@guzzijack9714]

Always enjoy the two wheel content. Thanks.

[@MegaScott]

Outside of Bangkok, Shop rents are cheaper and dealers have less overhead and you can quite often make some pretty good deals. A brand like the Zontes might be hard to source parts as compared to Honda and Yamaha, so that would be my sticking point about buying that brand.

[@leonardhaven]

Just sold my 2011 55.000 km Yamaha x-city 250. Now riding a 2020 12.000 km Honda Forza 300. Couldn't be happier !

[@darylhastings1694]

I’ve been following you for years, in BKK.. after watching this I’ll sure be making a visit to the GPX dealer to check this out and possibly upgrade my Yamaha Aerox!!! Great video, Thank you.

[@nigelbodieNB]

great review Lucas. Noted the shop has some lambretta scooters also in there. Can you do a review on one of these if possible please as I have a V200 special 2019 model and cuts out a low revs on occasions which is annoying but starts on the button after. Taken it do my local dealer who I purchased it from but I have been told after some engine work is to do with emissions which I am sceptical about although they are reputable. Would really appreciate your thoughts on them it if you get time. Regards Nigel

[@bigphill67]

thanks for sharing i was considering getting a gpx drone on my retuen to thailand but this is definately top of my list of options now cheers lucas

[@MisterMitchMM]

Great review Loucous. Amazing how quick new models come out. Thank you, Loucous. Hope to see you soon. Mitch 🙏

[@Rides4Kickz]

👍👍👍

[@vickwozniak]

Tkans mate good video-Good Day from Australia ❤

[@RUSTY-A-L]

That was a really cool video, well done!

[@johngagne986]

When it comes to scooters I will stick with my BMW C650GT. It is not the zippy around traffic machine (it is heavy at 241 Kg dry weight) of the small scooters but it rides like a solid stable cruiser even when passing trucks on the highway. Putting a few hundred miles on a road trip is easy for this one. I did install a throttle lock because as you know twisting that throttle after an hour gets tiring without cruise control. I was very happy to see that the Route 66 Chiang Mei location has a BMW dealership next door. The GS1250 is my go to Adventure bike and since your video I now know I can get one there.👍👍

[@dogman129]

Great detailed reply to Lucas, I'm not a fan of these full cowling scooters, as pretty as they are! Have you ever tried working on these compared to the good old fashioned naked bikes, you spend 90% of your time scratching your head trying to remember where all the removed parts and screws go when trying to do the simplest of repairs!!! 🙃😮‍💨

[@johngagne986]

@@dogman129 LOL. Good point which is Why I go straight to my dealer if any significant work has to be done. Let them keep track of the parts. You have to admit though cowlings are great in the rain and on the road at speed.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yeah, good selection of BMWs there.

[@karltraveldude7817]

That extra horse power is always nice to have !! Thank you for sharing , enjoy ...

[@Rides4Kickz]

You bet

[@timothyrill3825]

Value !! I am happy someone is going after Honda and offering is packed with value. I will not buy one until I talk to you😊

[@missulu]

I think one of the sidecars on one of these would be a perfect combo for Lan! Thanks for the video!

[@Rides4Kickz]

Welcome 👍

[@technosandee]

Nice work & good technical comparisons between each of them.

[@carleto9597]

I would have to give it at least two years of riding it to see how it holds up and maintenance being its a new company. Thanks for the update Locus.

[@brucesnyder690]

GPX is 15 years old.

[@Rides4Kickz]

You bet!

[@jonathansimon1352]

Good reviews Lucas 👍

[@eddybluesteel9058]

Was waiting for this bike😊 and buying a Thai Brand for Thailand!

[@tonyh6846]

Cheers mate, 🙂

Mate.. Im from Australia.. Live in Saraburi... Bdre fof 6 years... Your channel is the absolute best Thai information and entertaining.. Llve your work... Stay safe.. Cheers DD In THAI

[@Arowana316]

Great video love watching about the bikes in Thailand 👍

[@MargaritasinParadise]

Love it, great choices

[@Trhgrrhjutrfhjiiihfdcghu]

I love my legend 150 GPX so I'm fond of GPS I think they're innovated I would try one of these

[@Trhgrrhjutrfhjiiihfdcghu]

Loved

[@davidbowser5274]

Some Nice information 👍cheers both 🍻

[@MrDobberdude]

Right up my alley. Small enough to get around Pattaya traffic power to go road tripping good price

[@SunnyDays24_7]

Great video! Do you know where is the best dealership to buy Honda Adv 350? Thank you.

[@jon-ie4li]

I lived on Crete in Greece during Covid many Zontes bikes and scooters as well as a lot of big Kymco Scooters, half the price of the Japanese bikes.

[@paulbarclay4114]

half the price half the reliability and resale value

[@MrEye4get]

Great review! Are you still considering the Triumph?

[@howardneely2573]

Here in Oz we have a host of new Chinese motorcycles. I still choose the big Japanese four makers mostly due to spare parts availability and reknown reliability and evolution of their models. Chinese bikes and scooters do look the business however.

[@silverarrow2558]

always helpful thanks lucas

[@Rides4Kickz]

My pleasure!

[@dg6887]

Great show 👍

[@stuartsmith7624]

Would love to know the price 😊😊a😊nd a new video of large electric scooters... that might be interesting

[@vithayachaipanya561]

Hi Lucas, thanks .

[@markh7304]

Loucous. I don't know if your interested to do it but a similar vlog about the Chinese cars in Thailand would be very good I think. There they have the Haval, BYD & the amazing looking Deepal. We do not have these in the UK or Europe. I was blown away by the list price of these cars on my last trip to Thailand 🇹🇭.

[@markh7304]

The are cheap.

[@rappers5719]

I still have my 81 Kz 550 LTD. I am tempted.

[@Rides4Kickz]

great bike, my first street bike was an 81 440 LTD

[@markelliot6757]

Lucas. What’s happening at the farm. I see frogs or crabs put in the wet rice fields. Plus baby quail are put in the fry fields to eat pests. Then sold when adults in the markets.

[@Saturntabbytype2]

We need these in the uk and europe market pleeeeeeaaaasssseee

[@Apu-h7b]

I would buy a Thailand/Taiwan made bike but not Chinese . Was gunna go for a Yammie Aerox 155 but the latest Exciter 155 looks like the go : 6 speed , slipper clutch , front / rear disc brake ABS ,17 hp , full size wheels . About 80 K .

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, that is a great choice and a lot of bike for the money. Seat is a bit firm but can always address that in the aftermarket.

[@jonathansimonbarr]

Very interesting!

[@grahamjohnson4702]

Well that's big bikes and scooters, can you do mobility scooters next.

[@accadacastkr4912]

kawasaki own the gpx designation(80s-90s) even the gpx logo is the same ,id buy one

[@Dutch-Buddha]

what dit u say a boud LAN pocket rocket 🤣 8:18 thanks for creating and sharing

[@Mlong21376]

Wow great price what kind of warranty on a new bike ?

[@davidbunch1080]

What about the vespa and the lambretta 300's? opinion?

[@mauihowey]

They look nice but how about if repairs are needed….thats what makes me a bit skeptical, I know there is a Honda shop on every corner for ease of service…..nice review Lucas

[@williamsmith7340]

Feel the same way. The big Chinese scooter looks a treat, especially for that price, but if you find you need a part while cruising through Ubon Ratchatani, will you have to rent an apartment for a month waiting for delivery?

[@mauihowey]

@@williamsmith7340 exactly!

[@NomenNescio99]

I still like the Honda wave a lot, for doing scooter stuff.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Cant beat a Wave for around town.

[@patpong5873]

GPX DZ3 good price strong engine is there a dealer in Pattaya or only Rayong thanks Lucus

[@andrewmack2161]

I'd choose a GPX over a Chinese Zontes, but I'd still have a good look for a good used Honda/Yamaha first.

[@Synfulz]

My CFMOTO 450NK only weighs 165 kgs. Yes when they start getting big it's self-defeating.

[@2Rugrats9597]

Do they have places like storages for someone like myself who will eventually leave back to the U.S for 3mos then come back to Thailand so I can keep it safe till I get back. Also, how much do these scooters cost?

[@time4moba]

With ABS great Thailand scooter. Zontes a Chinese Scooter. I think it is important to consider sparparts available in Thailand, as well. Not only the price.

[@caseydarby]

Afternoon Lucas's A farang/falang motorcycle rider can you do a clip explaining how insurance works how you get a policy for example comprehensive agreed price cover so in event of claim settlement pay out $ would be agreed price not market value cost of policy annual or monthly payment and is it a drama getting insurance you use a broker or does visa agent offer insurance service 🤔😉

[@dg6887]

N-max best mid size bike. In Pattaya. Great bike

[@bee3092]

N-max is uuuuuuuuugly man 😂

[@peapaulofthailand6539]

Is the Wave enough for living in and around Central Pattaya or does it struggle Pratumnak Hill or any other drawbacks, etc? Enjoy you birthday week my friend 🎂

[@anthonydowling3356]

The Wave 125 cc is plenty .I even took one up to Pai ,in the mountains .

[@peapaulofthailand6539]

@@anthonydowling3356I have been to Pai from Chiang Mai and return. But I was a passenger on the back and can't remember the make or model of bike. So thank you🙏

[@Rides4Kickz]

Best bike in country is the Wave 125i, it can do everything.

[@peapaulofthailand6539]

@Rides4Kickz ok I'll look when I'm back for good 🙏🇹🇭

[@farangtravels3956]

Where will you get the parts for these up country ? never mind in 5 or 10 years 😮 Did you get payed for this ?

[@jonmaher2531]

Very interesting. Although I wonder if we are merely seeing the ushering in of the era of the "disposable scooter", like we did with appliances. They work and look good when they are brand spank'in new, but longevity and resale are questionable. Not a Maytag, Honda or Yamaha, but hopefully they can help reel in the upward price spiral typical of the top dogs. Peace out.

[@orangeguy3314]

Here's what you get when you buy with something like a japanese bike. A history and availability to parts. They also hold their value. 😊

[@skillmeup53]

Would love to see a Honda equivalent to the Yamaha Tricity - the Honda bike would be better I think.

[@DaveTheCat2025]

You missed out the main point... Reliability! Honda and Yamaha are miles ahead, also parts. There are reasons why people opt for Japanese bikes here.

[@masonryjoe]

Problem is quality and longevity, Honda has that covered 100%

[@kevinfrankham2219]

Wish gpx would release their duel sport bike

[@Thai-Ron]

Wow, 99 mph 😮

[@ernieabejay6871]

bring that here in the Philippines..

[@glennjones7905]

do any of these scooters have a proper clutch and gear shifter?

[@anthonydowling3356]

They are all automatic .

[@khunjohn]

The new nmax motorbike has something called e-cvt that gives you some control over the ratio between the two wheels of the cvt and so it kind of feels like an explicit gear shift.

[@Rides4Kickz]

pretty much all CVT twist and go unless you move up to an ADVX750, they have a DCT

[@chrisphillips835]

Hey Lucas bang on your Spot and no food Wow let’s Eat 😅 thank you Lucas nice vid Cheers Chris

[@tomofnorthcal]

yes please ride the gpx dz3

[@craiglatham]

I don't know if you have heard of Guy Martin. He's riding a big moped for his daily driver. One of the best TT riders and Rossi said that he was the best rider ever

[@brucesnyder690]

Looked at rhe GPX Tuscany 150. Very nice. Looks like a Vespa, but half the price. Will get in a few months.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yeah, I liked that one too, thought it would be a good fit for Lan, they told us 50k I believe.

[@brucesnyder690]

@@Rides4Kickz wow, that's a good price!!

[@WOOD-BOOGER-lc4fl]

Do they have Triumph dealerships in Thailand?❤❤

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes and many models are assembled here.

[@RaymondMullen-t9j]

Except for Yamaha & Honda I have never heard of any of the Bikes You Shown . I'm just too '''OLD SCHOOL ''' & will stick with H.D.... Also the Wife said She gets a New Truck long before a Bike ... She WINS ... Great Tour , Thanks ..

[@Rides4Kickz]

Fair enough!

[@JohnSmith-cw4lv]

Do they have a smaller size

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, many smaller models.

[@JohnSmith-cw4lv]

Thanks Rick my daughter is looking for a bike but I need to keep her price down

[@gord8743]

Interesting to see but as said before quality & servicing issues be putting me off…Prob stick to looking at 2nd hand Honda ADV or PCX 160….70-80k baht?? as many around & reasonable to service in 🧐👀🙏👍🏼

[@billhartsfield424]

What happened to Vee ?

[@Roger_Rademakers_1971]

What does the cheapest version of a NEW Honda Wave 110cc ( EFI ) cost in 2024 ?

[@marksoler7338]

I was watching @CBMedia, and Chad mentioned the vital importance of adding a loud aftermarket exhaust, just for safety! Do you agree?

[@Rides4Kickz]

Lol, not on a scooter with a CVT transmission, they just drone and sound annoying in my opinion. Many bikes do need an aftermarket exhaust to really bring out the sound and it increases both safety and riding enjoyment. The loud pipes save lives tag line from the US isnt really a thing here because local drivers do a much better job of looking out for bikes, they are everywhere after all.

[@mixalis6168]

Can you look at the 2025 Forza ? Also the Forza that are built by BANCHA.Superbike ?

[@minotor7176]

Hello, about size ? Is it more like pcx nmax or big as Forza Xmax ?

[@Rides4Kickz]

closer to PCX in size IMO

[@minotor7176]

@@Rides4Kickz thanks

[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

Got it 😄

[@soumenchakraborty2450]

I have an ADV350.

[@Coconutwater24]

The problem is there aren't any GPX dealers so where do you go to service them or if there is a big issue like with the engine or transmission? Side of the road mechanics aren't good and will scam you. I like going to the manufacturer and getting it done properly to spec.

[@petersellers-dy9mm]

Sukhumvit Rd Pattaya