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100 to 125 ccm. A few larger bikes with 175 ccm engines are imported too, but they rather belong
to the small bike class as mentioned before. The few big bikes (multi-cylinder and 350 to 1500 ccm)
are few, but their riders often organize in groups and gangs. Just by looking at them, there is hardly
a difference between them and their counterparts in Europe or North America. Having traveled in excess
of 40.000 Kilometers on Southeast Asian roads with a large bike myself, I have participated in a
number of joyrides and outings with a variety of rocker- and biker-gangs.
Right here around my present residence in Pathum Thani is much playground for street bikers as
roads are still in a nice condition, but a lot less congested than in Bangkok. My bike is a 4 cylinder
YAMAHA Special with gear drive and 650 ccm, the perfect touring bike for 2 adults and powerful
enough to task extensive tours into the countryside.
Melona and me enjoyed riding along with friends from various gangs over many years. We never
joined any of them, but they accepted us in their crowd for any rides we liked to participate in.
Come and see our full SIAMPEDIA REPORT at: The Big Biker-Scene in Thailand
Greets
Thomas
TEAM SIAMPEDIA
