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[VincentD]

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/23 ... lity-check
Slightly off topic, but somewhere in the article, it is mentioned that Grab riders use diesel motorcycles. Do they even exist?
Quote form the article "Food delivery operator Grab expressed concerns about the higher diesel price cap, indicating it would significantly affect its drivers, who rely on diesel-powered motorcycles."

I'm curious. Over to you guys.

[dtaai-maai]

They do exist, but they're few and far between and mostly conversions.

Take a look at some of these monsters!

[Big Boy]

I think they'd look wonderful with a little green box fitted at the back.

[STEVE G]

TC Max is an electric cafe racer

https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/review ... cafe-racer

You might not be aware, but there were electric motorbikes on sale in Thailand a few years ago whose straight-line performance should not cloud judgement. Things have changed since then and the benchmark for what makes a great petrol bike doesn't quite line up with what makes a great electric one.

For the Super Soco TC Max, which received the Best Electric Motorbike title at the Move Electric Awards 2022 in partnership with OVO Energy, identifying where it performs best is fundamental.

If you're eyeing touring or have a massive commute, petrol still wins.

But in the right environment, the TC Max is a perfect choice. In 2021, Super Soco outsold major European and American brands and became the first totally electric brand to appear in the top 10 best-selling motorbike list in the United Kingdom.

Clean Vehicle Company (Thailand) is the country's distributor of Super Soco. Due to the benefits of lower import taxes and less international logistics costs, Super Soco's electric motorcycle plant in Thailand based in Nong Khai is key to this Australian-Chinese brand becoming one of the key players for electric motorcycles in the Thai market.

Most electric two-wheelers in the Thai market are scooters. The Super Soco TC (discontinued) and TC Max are the only naked bike café racer style that can be modified to scrambler or tracker styles, and now is the perfect time to introduce an improved performance model.

It is not breathtakingly beautiful, but it is far from being unattractive. If appearance is important to you and you're in the market for an electric motorcycle, your tastes may vary, but when compared to other competitors, the TC Max looks pretty good.

Mentioning upgraded features, it includes a massive 3,900W, 95kph capability, a range of 120km, and good suspension. Super Soco TC Max is the next electric motorcycle that Bangkok Post will put on the list for a test ride. It is available in three colours -- black and grey, black and red, and orange.

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Those Soco electric motorbikes are on the road in Europe so they're obviously street legal, there's a dealership selling them not far from where I stay there.

[PeteC]

Royal Enfield Scram 411

https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/review ... -adventure

Royal Enfield has launched the Scram 411, the company's first ADV crossover motorcycle. It combines the DNA of a high-altitude adventurer with the vibes of a real scrambler creating a unique new sub-category that excels at multi-tasking. The product has been unveiled for global audiences with immediate retail availability in India, but it will make its debut in Asia Pacific markets by the middle of this year.....

Continued at link with many photos.

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[VincentD]

Reminds me of the old Honda 350cc scrambler. It was more of a road bike then an out and out off-road machine. Back in the '70s, the Suzuki 250 was the one to have, the Yamahas and the Kawasaki's not far behind. Also remember the Kawasaki 350 with the triple exhaust road bike, very distinctive sound.

[buksida]

Rode the Himalayan 411 on which this is based across Nepal and up into the mountains - the beast is bulletproof and certainly designed for off-road riding.

[Houdi]

Looking for shop in Hua Hin to buy a good quality crash helmet.
Any advice please ?

[Ginjaninja]

Looking for shop in Hua Hin to buy a good quality crash helmet.
Any advice please ?

Are we talking a big bike here?
If big bikes then I have always followed the advice given to me and bought the best I could afford. In that case your best bet are the motorcycle dealerships (Kawasaki, Honda, Ducati). They should have a selection of Arai, Shoes, etc.
You would need to head to BKK if you wanted a bigger selection.

GN.

[buksida]

Siam Handlebar on Petchkasem Road heading north also has a selection of decent lids I believe.

https://siamhandlebar.com/biker-shop

[PeteC]

This is one mean looking bike. As Bangkok Post, story and more photos at the link.

Shift fast for high-end Ducati

https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/review ... end-ducati

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[PeteC]

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The new Hunter 350 is a remixed roadster with the character of a Royal Enfield reimagined in a stylish, compact-yet-muscular geometry that can handle busy city streets, suburban backroads and more.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/review ... au-classic

[PeteC]

Royal Enfield expands into heart of Bangkok

https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/review ... of-bangkok

Best read at link as many photos.

[Ginjaninja]

Asia Harley Days 2022 all set to take place next month in Thailand

[buksida]

Thread on it here: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=41069

Reckon those Harley boys will let me in on an Enfield or KTM?