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.
12 motorcycles, 125cc to 650cc: 9 big bikes and 3 automatics and small bikes, the biggest of them the Royal Enfield Bear 650. The Bear 650 stays home on the two dirt tours, Back Roads Bonanza and The Last Frontier: Laos. Which bike suits which road is in our route guides — the Chiang Mai to Pai guide covers the bike you want for that road’s descents.
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.
New650cc · Scrambler twin
ROYAL ENFIELD BEAR 650
The biggest bike in our fleet. A 648cc parallel twin making 46.8 HP 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
- 46.8 HP (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
- 46.9 HP
- 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
- 46.9 HP
- 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
- 39.5 HP
- 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 HP
- 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
- 19.9 HP
- Torque
- 27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
- Weight
- 195kg
350cc · Freedom & power
ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350
An embodiment of freedom, power, and timeless design. 20.1 HP, 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
- 20.1 HP (15 kW)
- Torque
- 27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
- Weight
- 181kg
300cc · Adventure enduro
HONDA CRF 300L
Meticulously upgraded with Ohlins shocks, Pro Taper bars, and hand guards. Three rental tiers from Classic Adventurer to full Touring Rig.
- Engine
- 286cc liquid-cooled single
- Power
- 27 HP
- Weight
- 142kg
- Seat Height
- 860mm
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
- 810mm
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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