The Top Selling Scooters to Expats in Pattaya - New, Used & Rental Pricing + a Blown Turbo at Bira

Today I visit Mityon motorcycles and ask Nui what are the top selling scooters to Expats both under and over 200cc with pricing and then head to Bira circuit and witness a blown turbo before heading to Soi Baukhao to ask King at AMA Scooter Trading prices for the same scooters but used and his rental prices.
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[@johntheaccountant5594]

I have been riding motorbikes in Thailand and Bangkok for 10 years. I generally stick to Honda because they have the most shops and have 72% of the Thai market. Best manuals are Honda Wave 110cc (about 45,000 with front disc) or Honda Wave 125cc (58,000 baht) If you change the oil every 3,000 kms will last for ever. Best automatic is the Honda Click 160cc (67,000 baht without ABS) and Honda Click 125cc (58,000 baht). Great for shopping and the Thai girl to use. Honda Scoopy 110cc (50,000 baht) is an excellent buy as well for Thai girl to go shopping. The Honda PCX and ADV (farang seem to like them as do "successful" Thai bar girls). They are too long, bad turning circle, too many plastic panels, stepped seat that means really limited to two people and very expensive compared to the Honda Click that can carry a lot more shopping and people. Over 200cc and under 400cc I would buy a Honda CB300R (156,000 baht). It is narrow, short wheel base, short turning circle and light so good for driving in Bangkok city as well as commuting and going on trips. The Honda Rebel 300/500 is good for a short person with low seat height and therefore ideal for a Thai girl to ride. Over 400cc, the most common is the Honda CB500F and X and Honda CBR500 (215,000 baht) for reliability and price. I would say that the ultimate big motorbike, value for money in Thailand is the Honda CB650R (308,000 baht) for its 4 cylinders and Neo Cafe Racer looks. The Honda Monkey 125 is a fun cool motorbike but at 102,000 baht is expensive for a Thai. The new Honda DAX 125 is also cool at 86,000 baht. Forget buying a BMW or Ducati as they are unreliable costly motorbikes with poor after sales service. Also worth considering is the Royal Enfield 350s and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Twin. Vespas are not worth the money. If one lives in Pattaya or Bangkok, I would opt for an automatic Honda Click 160 (67,000 baht) for getting around, going to 7-11, supermarket and knowing it can carry two Thai girl passengers on it or for manual (no clutch) a Honda Wave 125 (58,000 baht).

[@anthonydowling3356]

Fine except for calling BMW bikes unreliable .If they do break down out of warranty of course they are expensive to repair .

[@Backup218]

Great info excellent ty, U gotta be able to carry two Thai girl passengers

[@gord8743]

Good info too…as always liked the Honda PCX & Click and recently the ADV but seem expensive. The Click 160 with ABS might be better option as be staying in Jomtien.

[@robertcanning1888]

Ide go for used with reasonable mileage. Good luck

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@robertcanning1888 I would not go for used in Thailand due to abuse and lack of service (oil changes) and maintenance. If you can't afford 60,000 baht for anew motorbike, you should question if you are affluent enough to afford to be a farang in Thailand.

[@rich6371]

Loved this video Jason. Keep them coming. I can't wait to get back out to Thailand. Great breakfast. 👍✌️🙏

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks Rich, much appreciated 👍😁

[@Darryl_Smith]

Great job Jason - bring more of this type - just what we like to see!

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks mate, will do

[@andrewmuzzall1635]

Mate! Another great informative video. Very enjoyable, keep going.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks Andrew, too long on the menu at breakfast but anyway, plenty of info 😁👍

[@ccrider8483]

I am tired of the drive around talking videos so found this to be very good with a lot of good information. It seems you have not monetized your channel which is great for us viewers as we are bombarded by ads.

[@Stokielad_Ed]

Great video, and you chose my favourite breakfast cafe in Pattaya, always great food at Kung's and really friendly people. I'll be renting a bike for my first month, but as soon as the condo is sorted, a bike is next on the list. Really like the look of the ADV 160, but really not sure to buy new or used, this has been a really helpful video, thanks mate.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks Ed, appreciate that. Honestly contact King for a rental, nothing in it for me but he is just so good to deal with 😁

[@anthonydowling3356]

Best info on Pattaya bikes i have come across .I will be back in Pattaya myself in a week .Looking forward to the bike show Jomtien the 9th/10th/11th February .

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Great Anthony, I didn’t know about the bike show but will definitely go 👍😁

[@diditrade]

Thanks for the next film, very good. Wonder if small E-scooters are not popular? Available, less exp. and other advantages...

[@curbsplitter2338]

I am impressed with a lot of these restaurants menus. Pretty impressive choices I must say. I don’t think I have ever had American style food during my visits to Thailand years ago. I am so satisfied with real Thai there I never feel the need to eat back home style food. Jason, after seeing these restaurants I might have to give these places a go. I also like the bike shops there. I can’t wait to get back there and visit Pattaya. Thanks for keeping my dreams vibrant and exciting through your channel.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks, many food options and some restaurants really do western food extremely well but it is more expensive than Thai food, it’s there if you feel like 👍 Appreciate the kind words and support, hope to see you one day in Thailand 🇹🇭

[@Colincarpenter2]

Great video again, if you see it around a review of the BMW scooter range would be great. I saw one in Bangkok and it looked like a nice ride.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

I'll check it out, thanks 🙏

[@Snip59]

ADV very good bikes.As I own the Aprilia FSport love it to the max Jason.

[@spencerrayong]

I saw u get distracted by that bit of crumpet on the beach at the start of the vid like I did to jas 😊 Great video m8….there is a cool motorcycle shop in soi bukhao (I think) they customise some really cool bikes …have u seen it…?

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks mate 😂 yeah I know the shop you mean, my mate had a few mods done to his bike there, the owner is a bit of a tosser though. I found another place to replace my levers and grips and they were excellent and had heaps of accessories

[@billsimpson2392]

Interesting mate. Clearly you've put a lot of effort into this one! 👍👍

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks Bill, yeah even made a spreadsheet 😂 reminded me of working 👍

[@billsimpson2392]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 Fuck that mate... Your retired hahahaha

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Lol 😂 retired working for you lot, haha 😂

[@billsimpson2392]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 And doing a Stirling job at that!

[@minimalistation]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 well coined!!

[@jerrythai8680]

Brilliant mate.... My new go to place...

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks

[@minimalistation]

Loving your content..........................

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks 🙏

[@drabo01]

That snag sanga looked bloody awesome.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Lol 😂 definitely going back for one of those, I’m guessing it beats a Bunnings snag sanga 🇦🇺👍😂

[@drabo01]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 yeah mate. Leave the old Bunnings snag for dead.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

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[@mgvikings1484]

Thanks for sharing

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks for watching!

[@DaveTheDasher77]

Good stuff mate

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks mate

[@ArrBee6]

Yeah, good one.

[@frankspencer9308]

Very informative buddy, for those inclined. I only ride off road - Kawasaki KX and Honda CRF 250s. Too chicken to ride on the streets. Coffin on wheels. Need to ride defensively and assume that all the cars WANT to hit you. Same rule I have on my bicycle. I don't like the sissy bike scooters, even the >300s. Suzuki Hayabusa, Ducati Monster are my favorites if I was on a suicide mission. I like the looks of that 3 egg omelet. When I am in Thailand, my average glucose drops 20%. Of course, I avoid rice, noodles and the Thai sweets.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks Frank, yeah riding here is definitely not relaxing or a Sunday ride 😩

[@nedoverbeke928]

Thanks!

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thank you 🙏

[@bundysnap69]

Great video, thanks. I checked out ADV150 in Oz (no 160 yet)...$7,000+ Might need to order the 160 3 months before I get there? 😛

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Yeah good idea, they only need 1000baht to order, here they call it a “booking” and you go on the order list

[@bundysnap69]

You can forget the 160 in Oz...I asked. They will not sell them because they don't have ABS on the rear...😲

[@abitofeverything2254]

Can you believe the new electric Honda PCX only has a 45 kilometre range unbelievable

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Haven’t seen one yet, I will check them out, thanks and that is an appalling range

[@abitofeverything2254]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 yea I never hired one...😆

[@175ahc]

Just stumbled across your channel today. I live in Wongamat. Wanted a Forza 350. Pattaya had a long wait time. So went to Rayong. Many in stock and price was 179,000. Take route 36 south, quickest route. Turn right at underpass onto 3574 just past Big C on your left in Rayong. Dealer on the left side. This was in December 2022. Rented an ADV before, hated it.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Awesome mate, thanks for that. Do you know if they had ADV350’s in stock?

[@175ahc]

​@@goodvibespattaya2423 They did.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

@@175ahc wow, do you want to go for a ride down there with my mate and me?

[@175ahc]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 Can do. Best to go middle of the week, less traffic.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

@@175ahc thanks, my line is goodvibespattaya Let’s catch

[@paula-yr7pp]

Not for me Australia day was on a Thursday so most people had to go in on Friday

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Very informative ! My only wish . . . I would have liked to know what a new Vespa GTS 300 would sell for. Many thanks for this one.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks, from memory they are around 230,000 baht

[@michaelhiggins7365]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 Thanks sooooooooooooooooo much !

[@abitofeverything2254]

A second hand click is the way to go bro

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Click 160 with ABS 👍

[@stephenharrison3051]

Good stuff

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Appreciate it

[@souhailshamaissem7564]

Watching your video I saw that guy fishing so do they have silly rules like in Australia regarding fish size and daily quota of different fish species?

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Lol 😂 I doubt it but will try and find out

[@souhailshamaissem7564]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 thanks mate. Much appreciated.

[@abitofeverything2254]

They have a thai brand scooter out there can't remember the name of them now look quite smart and pricey lol

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Not sure about that one 🤔

[@ian_y]

Good video. How easy is it for someone to use a scooter for the first time ever in Thailand? I've ridden bicycles and eBikes many times but never a scooter or motorbike.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Not too difficult, if you have ridden bicycles then you know you have to anticipate what other road users are going to do, you just have to have your wits about you and always looking in the mirror and be ready for a car to pull out in front of you

[@andrewoakley4957]

Might mention that you have to have a motorcycle licence! You try claiming on your travel insurance if you get injured and see what happens. I would say don't do it if you don't have the training/licence! Also thai police will love it 😀

[@abitofeverything2254]

Subbed bro...😎👍

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Thanks man, much appreciated 👍

[@samuelrichman2567]

Thanks

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Welcome

[@abitofeverything2254]

I was there a few weeks back

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

👍👍👍

[@bowlocks]

Coming back for a year soon, So at 6000 baht per month comes to 1700 gbp a year rental but I can buy a brand new click 160 for 1700 great British pounds, it will be cheaper to buy one outright and sell it after a year and get the resale

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Yep, the way to go just don’t expect the ABS version, was at the dealer the other day and now there is a 3 month wait at least for the ABS version

[@skillmeup53]

Yamaha Tri City, I never see these on videos in Thailand. Seems to be in the Philippines a lot.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Discontinued in Thailand due to low sales mate

[@skillmeup53]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 Possibly too expensive for that market. Does Kymco (Taiwanese brand) have a presence there?

[@auforu]

pcx retail price is 86900 baht , nmax y connect is 96400baht of which i just purchased myself , those prices they gave you are totally incorrect . dont be ripped off mate

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Non of the dealers stick to RRP here and they charge what they bloody want, no regulations whatsoever 😩

[@auforu]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 i took me a few dealers to get the actual rrp . it can be done if one puts in the hard yards

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

@@auforu yep, I rang around many dealers out of Pattaya trying to get an Xmax or ADV350 and found one in Si Racha that would do a better price but still on a wait list

[@jdedad]

I’m not sure about Asian models but the wave I think should be considered a different category Doesn’t it have gears? Also has large tires this makes it more dependable also better on hills more control more power best bang for the buck. I would get a little scooter around town but anything out of town big bike like 600

[@Funkbringer]

which one of those models would you guys suggest for a 5 foot 11 tall but heavy rider, close to 300lbs?

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

I personally love the Xmax, so comfortable and great to ride but the Forza is also not bad, just not for me. The ADV350 would be great but over 6 month wait and dealers are charging well above RRP

[@dorisandbert211]

Where do you get your customised shirts with your KZbin badge and your logo?

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Stork clothing - they have a shop in Terminal 21 Pattaya

[@Donaldperson7]

Why is the exchange rate so different Austrians to usd? Why their money worth so much more? I don’t understand exchange rates? 😊

[@skillmeup53]

Newbie question; is there an 'Australia Club' in Pattaya (or surrounds)?

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Will find out mate

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

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[@abitofeverything2254]

Regular brekkie for me...😆👍🙏

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

👍👍👍

[@sflxn]

I’m surprised the adv is cheaper than the pcx and forza. Why is that so?

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Mate I think I either miss hear him price the ADV160 or he got it wrong, they have RRP on the Thai Honda website, I just haven’t had a chance to check

[@danieltoo2008]

Fyi heads-up, i have just connected to king to search for my fav bike.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

He is the best 👍

[@paula-yr7pp]

I have always thought a storage sheds will be a good buiness in Pattaya how many Farangs is there in Pattaya that need to store bikes and other items when they return home..

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Good idea Paul, you should see the amount of bikes and cars that look like they have been abandoned in building car parks

[@gord8743]

Be interested to find why you preferred the NMax instead of the Honda PCX or ADV??

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Did I say that in this video? I don’t remember saying that and thought I spoke about why I chose the Xmax, having said that I did have a PCX and it was just not comfortable on longer rides 👍

[@gord8743]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 I’m confusing myself with NMax & Xmax I think 🤔😉I always rented a PCX before as found it more comfortable than say a Click which is ok for shopping trips in & around Pattaya city..I’m 180cm tall so Jst found it more comfy on aPCX. Yet to try the ADV.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

@@gord8743 okay, all good mate 👍

[@oliverperez46]

Hi there,, is it hard there to get the yamaha tricity 300??

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

They don’t sell them anymore so you would have to try and get a second hand one, might not be that easy, don’t see many on the road

[@oliverperez46]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 thanks for the info,, Sad, because it is a very comfortable and safe scooter for that dangerous traffic there.

[@danieltoo2008]

Let me kniw if you have any problems.

[@dkissoflove]

Are there 3 wheelers??

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Yep 👍

[@drawingandunboxing4971]

2

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

2 ??

[@James.979]

Hello Jason. Hope you are good and the weather is is favourable - Sadly, over here we still have our “balaclavas” night 🌚 and 🌞 day on as we like the rest of the world 🌎 are paying exorbitant energy costs thanks to Mr Putin and his friends !! Thanks for answering my questions and comments thus far !! Another question and observation. The cars 🚗 and scooters 🛵 (second hand) are priced to sell !! With regard the history of these units - does the vendor know how many “owners” the unit has had ?? Traceability wise !! Also - over here we frequently take our units to a garage to have them MOT and serviced regularly, A stamp is entered on the book with the mileage, plus any receipts 🧾 for new parts that was needed during the service - this allows the current owner to document 📄 the entire history of the unit which makes it a lot easier to sell on to the next owner !! Is that a “think” over there ? My thoughts are from a aesthetic point, a car can be made to look 👀 good - however, the entire engine might be knackered !! We have a saying here: - You can’t “polish” a 💩- but my word, you can roll it in GLITTER ✨ 🤩 😳🫣🙀 Thanks 🙏 Mind how you go !! James 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Hi James, yes here in Thailand you only buy a second car if it has a “blue book” which documents the number of owners and a “Green book” for motorbikes. They have the same here where they stamp the service book and after a certain timeframe you have to take it for an inspection to re register the car/bike

[@terryhammer9493]

Why never convert to Canadian dallers.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Okay I will from now on and thanks for letting me know 👍

[@terryhammer9493]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 Thank you.

[@thomasconboy4636]

Are golf cars being used ther😊

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

I’ve only seen them in Bang Saray where there are next to no police 👍

[@steveone]

Kings English is probably as good as Ive heard a Thai person speak .

[@p3rvypri3st]

Speaks English more clearly than half the expats in pattaya

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Lol 😂

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Yeah he is good, lived in the States for a number of years

[@truesouth4784]

Geez they're pumping out some stock. Aussie motorcycle dealers would love that sort of turnover.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

They sell 20+ per day

[@truesouth4784]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 Wow. That is some momentum. My mate owns Cyclone Motorcycles in Darwin and he would be lucky to turn over 20 units a week.

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

@@truesouth4784 yeah couldn’t believe it but they do and absolutely not a cent discount, they do throw in a cheap helmet and I asked for a cover instead of the helmet which they did and a Mityon spray jacket (too small for fat old me)

[@truesouth4784]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 The Thai scooter prices aren't too bad either. I am loving the prices on the utes (Navara, Hiliux, etc). I would struggle to afford one of those utes here in Oz but in Thailand, it's certainly value for money.

[@jpdurr]

Pictures of each Bike when mentioning them would have been a Big Help....

[@abitofeverything2254]

He sell cheap bikes

[@simonnlaroche5438]

Please can you not KEEP asking to buy me coffee mate. Do your channel or don't, but please stop asking for money. No offence meant, it is just off putting!

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Yes okay 👍

[@simonnlaroche5438]

@@goodvibespattaya2423 Thank you, as I said great vids and no offence intended, just a suggestion. Reply appreciated!

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

@@simonnlaroche5438 no offense taken mate, all good 👍

[@williambyron564]

He's asking any and all of his viewers if they might like to contribute to keeping the channel going. Not just you mate, it's not all about you. God bless.

[@danielwebb9889]

Have I got a story. Bought PCX in August, wanted a 350 ADV. Salesman said 3-6 months. So I bought 160. came to delership to do paperwork, esplained to office boss i wanted a 350 etc. Already paid cash for 160. She said have here Monday (350).... And they did...... in blue! Im thinking wtf!!!

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Mate that is so typical here (TIT) this is Thailand as they say and very frustrating especially when comes to a bike, I had the same thing buying the Xmax last year, told the new model was 6 months away and then two weeks after taking delivery of the 2022 the 2023 was on the showroom available for immediate delivery…. I said wft too 😩. Did you get the ADV in the end?

[@danielwebb9889]

no.....@@goodvibespattaya2423

[@raymondblood6322]

Honda waves 125 is best for in soi city streets maybe vespa second

[@goodvibespattaya2423]

Waves are number one for what Thais buy, this video is based on what are the top selling scooters bought by expats, I think yeah good for all the Pattaya city soi’s but not much more for my liking, I had a PCX160 and it was great but not for long distances and a little uncomfortable for me at 6th