125cc to 650cc · included in every tour price

THE BIKES YOU'LL RIDE

The right bike up here isn't the biggest one. A Click 125 can't climb the Mae Hong Son passes; a CT125 can — and a CT125 doesn't belong in a group of NX500s unless you've booked privately. So we match the bike to the road and to you, and the bike is in the tour price either way. There is no upgrade fee on any machine on this page.

Our bikes come out of the same Chiang Mai workshop that maintains them, and the rental side of the shop uses them too. So the honest answer to "can I have that one" is: usually yes, if it's free on your dates. Tell us which bike caught your eye when you enquire and we'll hold it if we can.

One exception worth knowing before you plan: The Last Frontier: Laos runs on manual bikes only — no automatics, no scooters.

9 machines

BIG BIKES

Every one comes out of our own workshop, set up for touring — upgraded rear suspension, hand and engine protection, luggage racks. Lowered and adjusted for shorter riders, down to around 155 cm.

Royal Enfield Bear 650 — a tour bike in the Nomad Bike Tours fleet

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650cc · Scrambler twin

ROYAL ENFIELD BEAR 650

The biggest bike in our fleet. A 648cc parallel twin making 47.4 PS and more torque than any other Royal Enfield 650, on Showa upside-down forks with a 19-inch front wheel and switchable rear ABS.

The biggest bike we run, and the newest. Included at no extra cost on the road tours.

Not on Back Roads Bonanza or the Laos expedition — it's 214 kg and both of those are dirt.

Engine: 648cc air-oil-cooled parallel twin
Power: 47.4 PS (34.9 kW) @ 7,150 rpm
Torque: 56.5 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

500cc · Made for adventure

HONDA NX500

Built for riders who value comfort, control, and effortless distance. Smooth and well-balanced, it delivers a relaxed ride that makes long days in the saddle feel easy.

Engine: 471cc parallel-twin
Power: 47.6 PS
Torque: 43.4 Nm
Weight: 197kg

500cc · Adventure-ready versatility

HONDA CB500X

471cc parallel-twin with punchy performance. Elevated windscreen, robust design. Effortlessly cruises highways or conquers winding terrains.

Engine: 471cc parallel-twin
Power: 47.6 PS
Torque: 43.4 Nm
Weight: 199kg

450cc · Torque, stability, comfort

ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 450

Liquid-cooled engine, improved suspension, and the perfect blend of torque, stability, and comfort.

Engine: 452cc liquid-cooled single
Power: 40 PS
Torque: 40 Nm
Weight: 196kg

411cc · Classic meets adventure

ROYAL ENFIELD SCRAM 411

Vintage charm with rugged build. A powerful and responsive engine that conquers both city streets and off-road trails without sacrificing style.

Engine: 411cc air-cooled single
Power: 24.3 PS
Torque: 32 Nm
Weight: 185kg

350cc · Timeless & iconic

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350

Modern engineering meets timeless design. Impeccable handling and unmatched comfort. User-friendly for all experience levels, engineered to cater to both men and women riders.

Engine: 349cc air-cooled single
Power: 20.2 PS
Torque: 27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Weight: 195kg

350cc · Freedom & power

ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350

An embodiment of freedom, power, and timeless design. 20.4 PS, dual disc brakes with ABS, and a range of up to 469 km on a single tank. Ideally suited to shorter riders with revised frame geometry and smaller wheels.

Engine: 349cc 4-stroke single-cylinder
Power: 20.4 PS (15 kW)
Torque: 27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Weight: 181kg

300cc · Adventure enduro

HONDA CRF 300L

Meticulously upgraded with Ohlins shocks, aftermarket exhaust, Pro Taper bars, and hand guards. Three rental tiers from Classic Adventurer to full Touring Rig.

Engine: 286cc liquid-cooled single
Power: 27.4 PS
Weight: 142kg
Seat Height: 880mm

230cc · Fully customized dual-sport

KAWASAKI KLX 230S

Better, lighter, stronger, and faster than standard. Bark busters, upgraded suspension, sump guards, and modified rear sprocket. Ideal for smaller riders.

Engine: 233cc fuel-injected, air-cooled
Type: 4-stroke single-cylinder
Weight: 134kg
Seat Height: 880mm

No gears to think about

AUTOMATICS & SMALL BIKES

Never ridden a manual, or not for years? You don't have to start here. Automatics and scooters go on every tour except the Laos expedition.

160cc · Urban sophistication

HONDA PCX 160CC

Comfortable automatic scooter, ideal for touring the north. Perfectly capable of tackling those sweet hills. Top box available.

Engine: 160cc liquid-cooled eSP+
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Seat Height: 764mm
Best For: City & touring, pillions

125cc · City cruiser

HONDA CLICK 125CC

The perfect ride for exploring the city. PGM-FI fuel injection, impressive fuel efficiency, and modern design. Glides through Chiang Mai with ease.

The easiest thing here to ride. Automatic, light, and forgiving on a first mountain road.

Not up to the Mae Hong Son passes — for that loop we'd put you on a CT125 or bigger.

Engine: 125cc air-cooled single
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Fuel System: PGM-FI injection
Best For: City riding, short trips

125cc · Iconic & lightweight

HONDA CT 125CC

The iconic Honda CT125 — light, easy-to-handle, ideal for scenic routes, coffee loops, and short adventures. Fully serviced, insured, and fitted with cargo racks.

The small bike that can do the big loop. Automatic-friendly, and it will climb Mae Hong Son.

In a group of NX500s it gets left behind — we'd pair it with a private tour or a matched group.

Engine: 125cc air-cooled single
Transmission: 4-speed semi-automatic
Weight: 120kg
Best For: Scenic routes, coffee loops

NOT SURE WHICH ONE?

Tell us your height, what you've ridden before and which tour you're looking at. That's all it takes for us to tell you which bike we'd put you on, and why.

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