Riding in Thailand
written by sideout
| Riding in | California | Thailand |
| motorcycle | 2003 Aprilia Futura RST 1000 | 2006 Yamaha Off Road / MX |
| engine size | 998 cc | 250cc |
| mileage | ~7K miles | ~6500 km (allegedly per renter) |
| condition | as new | beat up |
| helmet | Z1R Blade ~$90 | noname camouflage hat ~$10 |
| riding jacket | Rev’it Airforce ~$300 |
beach volleyball t-shirt - free |
| riding pants | Rev’it Ultimate ~$200 |
old faded out quiksilver surf shorts - unknown |
| riding boots | Rev’it Freestyle ~$150 |
noname sandals ~$10 |
| gloves | Alpine Stars ~$70 | no glove |
Yes, riding in Thailand was fun. No, it was not safe, neither was it AGATT compliant. Having a bike however enabled me to go places and see things that I would have never gotten to see had I had a car or taken a tour.
In my defense tons of people ride bikes and scooters (mostly). So the traffic is definitely more rider-aware though I have seen more than one close call. Long story short - you be the judge:
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