Motorcycle ASEAN friendly

[LongJourney]

Hi everyone,


I am actually in the south of Thailand. I want pass my motorcycle licence in Phuket and buy a motorcycle.
I drive 125cm motorcycle in France since 3 years. And take a lot of scooter in Thailand.


Choice of motorcycle for my trip
I read a lot of recommandation about the Kawa 250 KLX or Honda 250 CRF. But this motorcycle is alreay in Vietnam, Laos et Cambodia ?
I'm trying to find the good one which can move with me.


Where to buy ?
A thai people told me to buy motorcycle in Vietnam, because it was cheaper. I want to buy with the right paper, no the name of the old owner.
Do you have some recommandation about it ?

Thank you very much,

Kévin

 

[CraigBKK]

Both the bikes you mention would be a good choice if you intend to spend time in Thailand and visit Laos and Cambodia with the bike; Vietnam is more difficult. Buy new if you want clean registration papers. If you don't intend to stay too long, second hand maybe the way to go.

 

[LongJourney]

Thank you Craig for you answer


You don't have other choice in mind ? Only trail ?

Why only new if I want registration paper ?

I don't know how long time I stay, second hand will me better for me. But no paper ? It's not a problem with the different police in the different country ?

 

[Garzan]

I suspect there would be several on the "baht and sold" website. To transfer the title/green box to your name, you will need a Resident Certificate from the local Thai Immigration office. The best way to cross borders is with the green book in your name. (And it is not a speedy process.)
As mentioned, the biggest problem will be Vietnam. The rest should be reasonably straight forward.

 

[LongJourney]

I suspect there would be several on the "baht and sold" website. To transfer the title/green box to your name, you will need a Resident Certificate from the local Thai Immigration office. The best way to cross borders is with the green book in your name. (And it is not a speedy process.)
As mentioned, the biggest problem will be Vietnam. The rest should be reasonably straight forward.

Garzan : the probleme is for the pieces in Vietnam ?

About Green Paper, i see that :
http://www.chiangmaibuddy.com/how-to-buy-a-motorbike-in-thailand/

Maybe the reality in not the same !

 

[Garzan]

Problem is bringing a complete running motorcycle into Vietnam. I have heard few success stories going into Vietnam.