2012 Bangkok Motorcycle Show. Lots of Pics

canoli · 02-04-2012, 09:49 PM

As per my normal format I'll withhold much of my blabbering commentary and just show you what I saw. As a quick summary the show overall was a lot smaller then in the past years with notably smaller displays, a lot less "free stuff" and many vendors decided to skip the show all together. BMW and Ducati were no where to be found, Suzuki only had 2 bikes that were actually available for sale in Thailand on display and Honda only had "big bikes" on display from a dealer that will not be open until mid April. Kawasaki...I expected more from a brand that is helping to develop the big bike market in Thailand. Yamaha was only on display in a tent outside along with the scooter accessories

The good:
Harley was there in their usual over the top way, KTM looked professional and well sorted, MV Augusta made an appearance and Triumph definitely brought their "A" game.

Now picture time:

The Yamaha that kept undressing me with it's eyes:

The new Honda that I want:

A Vstrom! Sadly the Suzuki rep told me that there are no plans to sell this bike in Thailand any time soon.

Say what you want but Triumph makes a good looking bike:

The Thinker?

The 2 bikes that Suzuki was actually selling in Thailand. The GSXR 1000 and the super practical Hayabusa 1300

The guy with the super loud horns on display started to regret having a push to try option

I'm a big fan of zero engineering's work but there is no way in hell I was paying $25 (us) for a t-shirt

I'll post more when I get a chance.

Canoli

Jimo368 · 02-05-2012, 06:41 AM

Thanks for all the great pictures. I just came from the Minneapolis bike show and was also impressed with the new Honda 700. It feels really light and has a low center of gravity from what I could tell by sitting on it.

MrBob · 02-05-2012, 07:45 AM

I was all set to drool over the models and then I began to wonder if all of them were actually females.

canoli · 02-06-2012, 06:02 AM

Jimo,
Thanks glad you liked them. Hoping to get a test ride on the new Honda in the next month or so. The dealer said they would have them in stock in late April/ early May.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBob

I was all set to drool over the models and then I began to wonder if all of them were actually females.

You can usually pick out the real from the fake pretty quickly

mcc66 · 02-07-2012, 06:16 AM

mcc66
Michael

STANIMAL · 02-07-2012, 03:07 PM

I wonder how many are trannys ?

Benzinkanister · 02-07-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canoli

Jimo,
Thanks glad you liked them. Hoping to get a test ride on the new Honda in the next month or so. The dealer said they would have them in stock in late April/ early May.

What was your general impression of the Honda NC700? How is the fit and finish? In Germany Honda sells this bike for 5.500 Euros (MSRP). That's an almost unbeatable price for a bike with ABS. I think, it can be a top seller if the quality is ok. Especially as there will be a new European driving licence next year, which will allow beginners to ride bikes with 48 hp.This offer really seems too good to be true. :)

luckychucky · 02-07-2012, 07:23 PM

That is one show, I'd love to see, lucky you!

hankgs · 02-07-2012, 08:31 PM

I love bikes and I love Thailand- Thanks for the "twofer..." KaapKoonKap!

ZZ-R Rider · 02-08-2012, 03:10 AM

Great pics ... thanx for sharing! Sure are some pretty gals in Bangkok!

canoli · 02-08-2012, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzinkanister

What was your general impression of the Honda NC700? How is the fit and finish? In Germany Honda sells this bike for 5.500 Euros (MSRP). That's an almost unbeatable price for a bike with ABS. I think, it can be a top seller if the quality is ok. Especially as there will be a new European driving licence next year, which will allow beginners to ride bikes with 48 hp.This offer really seems too good to be true. :)

In a word, tight. Everthing seemed to line up right on that bike and was fitted togther very well. People talk about that bike being a "game changer" and if they can deliver it at a price under $9,000 USD it very well could be.

Yeah there was some very nice eye candy to be found

Benzinkanister · 02-08-2012, 05:15 AM

Pure sex!

TonyBKK · 02-08-2012, 05:52 AM

Wow, the Bangkok Bike Festival just keeps getting bigger and better!

While a few brands were noticeably missing, there were also some new brands making a first appearance as well as an ever growing list of vendors, so definitely worth a visit.

Kunka is now selling MV Augusta in Thailand! Check out the stunning F4 RR:

This one is already sold but you can put your name on a list and eventually get one for only 1.6 million Baht!

They will also be selling the "regular" F4 for just 1.1 million and the Brutale in a few different flavors but I can't remember the prices.

As reported earlier, Honda is FINALLY going to sell some big bikes in Thailand!

The 1800cc Goldwing, aka, the Honda Land Yacht

Expect to pay about a thousand baht per cc

The CBR1000RR. NICE!

Those stupid NC700 atrocities...

The VFR1200 looks more like a spaceship than a motorcycle IMO...

I'm really not happy with the way Honda has lost track of what made the original VFR 750 and 800 the top rated sport touring bikes for year after year after year...

And there's the 250cc Honda dirtbike which isn't cheap, but I am told is top of the class in that category.

In other exciting news, Royal Enfields are now available in Thailand!

Pretty pricey for what you get... The 350cc Bullet above goes for 330k Baht, but the sales rep said something about having them assembled in Thailand in which case the price could be as low as 140k Baht.

There is also the "Classic 500" which doesn't cost much more than the Bullet:

Nicely blinged Kawasaki Z1000

And Z1000 eye candy

The KTM display was impressive- more and more models now available in Thailand-

Love the styling of the KTM RC8R!

Yamaha's new Super Tenere looks like a beast of an adventure bike!

Yamaha pretty with FJR1300

Aprilia RSV4

There was A LOT to see and the place was mobbed! What a turnout! I must confess that I completely missed the Kawasaki, Suzuki and HD displays, so I had to head back the next day to continue exploring!

Happy Trails!

Tony

ThomasVolomitz · 02-08-2012, 06:04 AM

I lived in Thailand for a few years and loved it. That being said, I can't imagine riding any of those bikes in Bangkok. Total traffic nightmare.

Anywhere outside the city in the rest of the country would be great.

TonyBKK · 02-08-2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rasthomas

I lived in Thailand for a few years and loved it. That being said, I can't imagine riding any of those bikes in Bangkok. Total traffic nightmare.

Anywhere outside the city in the rest of the country would be great.

Yep!

If the traffic doesn't get you the bent coppers will!

I don't ride much in the Big Smoke- prefer to use the bikes to ESCAPE the city

02-04-2012, 09:49 PM	#1
canoli ^OP human Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Not from round these parts. Oddometer: 1,146	2012 Bangkok Motorcycle Show. Lots of Pics As per my normal format I'll withhold much of my blabbering commentary and just show you what I saw. As a quick summary the show overall was a lot smaller then in the past years with notably smaller displays, a lot less "free stuff" and many vendors decided to skip the show all together. BMW and Ducati were no where to be found, Suzuki only had 2 bikes that were actually available for sale in Thailand on display and Honda only had "big bikes" on display from a dealer that will not be open until mid April. Kawasaki...I expected more from a brand that is helping to develop the big bike market in Thailand. Yamaha was only on display in a tent outside along with the scooter accessories The good: Harley was there in their usual over the top way, KTM looked professional and well sorted, MV Augusta made an appearance and Triumph definitely brought their "A" game. Now picture time: The Yamaha that kept undressing me with it's eyes: The new Honda that I want: A Vstrom! Sadly the Suzuki rep told me that there are no plans to sell this bike in Thailand any time soon. Say what you want but Triumph makes a good looking bike: The Thinker? The 2 bikes that Suzuki was actually selling in Thailand. The GSXR 1000 and the super practical Hayabusa 1300 The guy with the super loud horns on display started to regret having a push to try option I'm a big fan of zero engineering's work but there is no way in hell I was paying $25 (us) for a t-shirt I'll post more when I get a chance. Canoli __________________ Latest Ride Reports: Dumb & Dangerous Down Under: Rd to Santa Teresa They Don't All End Well..Do They? Dumb & Dangerous Down Under Dumb & Dangerous (Asia Series Finale)

02-05-2012, 07:45 AM	#3
MrBob Careening forward Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Santa Fe, N.M. Oddometer: 5,662	I was all set to drool over the models and then I began to wonder if all of them were actually females. __________________ KLX 400 dual sport Tune in, turn on, drop out.

02-07-2012, 03:07 PM	#6
STANIMAL SUPPORT THE SECOND Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 1,676	I wonder how many are trannys ? __________________ If it don't have tits, spark plugs or gun powder, it don't interest me. ---Moose Dog If you don't organize your tools, you're a terrible person.---Aghartha You twatwaffles who enjoy fucking duffelbags full of deer antlers, simply stay out of the thread. ---Hardware02

02-07-2012, 07:23 PM	#8
luckychucky Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: SE Missouri Oddometer: 314	Thanks That is one show, I'd love to see, lucky you!

02-07-2012, 08:31 PM	#9
hankgs Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Oddometer: 1,442	Thanks! I love bikes and I love Thailand- Thanks for the "twofer..." KaapKoonKap!

02-05-2012, 06:41 AM	#2
Jimo368 intrepid traveller Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Northwestern Ontario Oddometer: 107	Thanks for all the great pictures. I just came from the Minneapolis bike show and was also impressed with the new Honda 700. It feels really light and has a low center of gravity from what I could tell by sitting on it.

02-07-2012, 06:16 AM	#5
mcc66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: forrestfield, western australia Oddometer: 196	mcc66 Michael

02-08-2012, 03:10 AM	#10
ZZ-R Rider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Hanger 18 Oddometer: 174	Great pics ... thanx for sharing! Sure are some pretty gals in Bangkok! __________________ Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by arseholes ...

02-08-2012, 05:15 AM	#12
Benzinkanister I'm a noob indeed Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Brunswick, Germany Oddometer: 6	Rrrrrrrrrrrr Pure sex!

02-08-2012, 05:52 AM	#13
TonyBKK Secret Soi Rider Joined: Aug 2009 Location: The Big Mango, Bangkok, Thailand Oddometer: 517	Wow, the Bangkok Bike Festival just keeps getting bigger and better! While a few brands were noticeably missing, there were also some new brands making a first appearance as well as an ever growing list of vendors, so definitely worth a visit. Kunka is now selling MV Augusta in Thailand! Check out the stunning F4 RR: This one is already sold but you can put your name on a list and eventually get one for only 1.6 million Baht! They will also be selling the "regular" F4 for just 1.1 million and the Brutale in a few different flavors but I can't remember the prices. As reported earlier, Honda is FINALLY going to sell some big bikes in Thailand! The 1800cc Goldwing, aka, the Honda Land Yacht Expect to pay about a thousand baht per cc The CBR1000RR. NICE! Those stupid NC700 atrocities... The VFR1200 looks more like a spaceship than a motorcycle IMO... I'm really not happy with the way Honda has lost track of what made the original VFR 750 and 800 the top rated sport touring bikes for year after year after year... And there's the 250cc Honda dirtbike which isn't cheap, but I am told is top of the class in that category. In other exciting news, Royal Enfields are now available in Thailand! Pretty pricey for what you get... The 350cc Bullet above goes for 330k Baht, but the sales rep said something about having them assembled in Thailand in which case the price could be as low as 140k Baht. There is also the "Classic 500" which doesn't cost much more than the Bullet: Nicely blinged Kawasaki Z1000 And Z1000 eye candy The KTM display was impressive- more and more models now available in Thailand- Love the styling of the KTM RC8R! Yamaha's new Super Tenere looks like a beast of an adventure bike! Yamaha pretty with FJR1300 Aprilia RSV4 There was A LOT to see and the place was mobbed! What a turnout! I must confess that I completely missed the Kawasaki, Suzuki and HD displays, so I had to head back the next day to continue exploring! Happy Trails! Tony __________________ 2009 Kawasaki ER6n "RR" 2010 KLX Bill Blue 351 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K6 2011 Kawasaki VERSYS!

02-08-2012, 06:04 AM	#14
ThomasVolomitz Not so Gnarly Joined: Aug 2010 Location: DDR c/o Honecker Oddometer: 3,976	I lived in Thailand for a few years and loved it. That being said, I can't imagine riding any of those bikes in Bangkok. Total traffic nightmare. Anywhere outside the city in the rest of the country would be great. __________________ Doo Done

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode