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tropicaljohno · Posted: 08.05.2008, 20:43 Post subject: Kawasaki Big Bikes In Thailand

After spending quite some time on the Kwaka stand at the motorshow, today decided to visit their head office showroom, here in Bangkok.

The staff there were really friendly and helpful. I spent about an hour there chatting (or boring), the young lady there. They plied me with capachino's, gave me a free gift, (another baseball cap), and I was even sitting behind the desk showing them my report on the GT Rider Site, but unfortunately no pictures came up, so had to sign into Photobucket to show/bore them with my fotos.

Well, enough of all this bullshit, the facts......

The KLX 250's will be arriving in August, 170,000 baht
Registration extra but is only about 600 baht. (yes 600)

The KLX 140's will be arriving in July, 75,000 baht (have put 1 on hold)
You cannot get these bikes regestered, (through Kawasaki that is), and only for the local market, you are not allowed to export these.

The GTR 1400's will be arriving in August, 800,000 baht
2 year unlimited warranty.

The Vulcan 900, Custom (black) and Classic (black) available now, 460,000 baht
If you want a blue Custom, 3 months wait.

Farang's can get hire purchase, even without a work permit.
At the Motor Show interest rate was 4.50%, now it is 5.00%

They offered me a test ride, which I will do on when I return in 10 days time.
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monsterman · Revered Old Git Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 579

sounds great especially the trailie bikes
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bultaco · Cyclist Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Canada

Great news about the KLX 250. I took a good look at it at the bike show in Bangkok. That`s the same price and date as the Kawi rep. told me. He did tell me also that after local dealers [mechanics] are trained they will be able to sell them too.
How do you feel about the fuel injection system they have used? I think Thailand is the only market with it on the KLX 250. Looking forward to a test report when you get it, please.
Thanks
Bultaco
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Captain_Slash · Posted: 09.05.2008, 04:44 Post subject:

Some good prices there, especially the KLX 250
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Dougal · Posted: 09.05.2008, 08:10 Post subject:

Thanks for the info TJ. Look like very good prices.

Can you or anyone give any contact details and address for the shop please?
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Franz - Eastern Seaboard · Posted: 09.05.2008, 08:26 Post subject:

Thanks TJ for this update. KLX250 sounds interesting as a 2nd CNX bike, price is low too !! Cheers, Franz

tropicaljohno · Posted: 09.05.2008, 08:44 Post subject:

Ian Bungy · Posted: 09.05.2008, 09:43 Post subject:

Good Work TJ Very Happy

Can't Wait for their Release, We could end up with a Kawasaki Chapter of GT-Riders Wink

Well done.
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daewoo · Posted: 09.05.2008, 11:03 Post subject:

LivinLOS · Biker Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 70

I suspect the reason its reasonable in pricing is Thailand has just scrapped the taxation on sub 250cc bikes..

Quite a few people keen to see if the CBF250 nighthawk makes Thailand for about 80k baht on road..

Franz - Eastern Seaboard · Posted: 09.05.2008, 11:43 Post subject:

Not only will we see lower prices with </= 250cc bikes, FTA with Japan also enabled some of us to get Yamahas for a good price already, just came back from Austria, FJR is more expensive there as taxes are higher, a thumbs up for Thailand; we're heading in the right direction.

tropicaljohno · Posted: 09.05.2008, 22:35 Post subject:

shanes · Posted: 10.05.2008, 13:15 Post subject:

well her english isnt that good , i called her yerterday as wanted a price on a KX250 two stroke motocross bike i text her the info and she called me straight back but , i could not get the KX part through to her she just kept saying have have you want KLX Confused

at least she was trying but i gave up and hung up the phone after 5 min
if anyone can get a 2008 two stroke 250 mx bike please let me know
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tropicaljohno · Posted: 10.05.2008, 15:05 Post subject:

Shanes is the bike you want fuel injected, as I believe only FI bikes will be allowed to be registered soon in Thailand

I am back in their shop in about 10 days time, if you want to email me with exact details of what you are after, am happy to ask her when I am in shop again
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shanes · Posted: 10.05.2008, 16:28 Post subject:

thanks for that i am looking for one of these

2007 Kawasaki KX250 Picture & Specs
Call 1-800-556-3098 for special discount pricing!
2007 Kawasaki KX250
2007 Kawasaki KX250 Specifications:

Engine: Two-stroke single with KIPS®
Displacement: 249cc
Bore x stroke: 66.4 x 72.0mm
Cooling: Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet
Induction: Piston reed valve

or a 2008 YZ 250

Type 249cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke; reed-valve inducted
Bore x Stroke 66.4 x 72.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.2 – 10.9:1
Carburetion PWK38S X 1
Ignition CDI
Transmission Constant-mesh 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive Chain Drive
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GypsyRider · Posted: 10.05.2008, 17:52 Post subject:

shanes · Posted: 11.05.2008, 06:22 Post subject:

i have a peewee 50 here that my daughter rides , if you want one i can order then from OS , but they come in without paperwork
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Dougal · Posted: 12.05.2008, 07:14 Post subject:

Thanks for the info TJ.

Look forward to your update.
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tropicaljohno · Posted: 12.05.2008, 20:52 Post subject:

Wow, the list is growing of guys interested in new Kwaka Bikes.

Should have another member come along for some morale support, on my next visit and we will see if we can at least hijack their capuchino machine.....
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Captain_Slash · Posted: 02.06.2008, 05:11 Post subject:

I went to a Kawasaki dealers open day yesterday and rode the Versys, I was well impressed with how it went and it would be a very good bike for Thailands roads. Unfortunately there was no 900 Vulcan to try out and no sign of getting a test ride on one either
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Moto-Rex · Cyclist Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 22

I called into the big Kawasaki shop in BKK yesterday, which had one KLX250 and two D-Tracker's parked out the front. Thinking to myself "at last" I walked into the flash showroom were the only thing shinier than the bikes was the salesman's teeth.
I asked about the KLX and was directed to the 'Kawasaki queen' behind the counter, who told me they would be for sale in September maybe.
I said the dealer in Chiang Mai told me July, she said, and I quote "yes maybe July in several months around September". Boy what an each way bet. Again "maybe".
So then I asked about the ER-6n which I was told in CM would also be available in July, she said maybe....yes maybe again, next year.
The Queen and the guys are really nice and friendly, and they do seem to want to help, so I'm sure they getting feed bull#hit themselves.

Looks like maybe September.....maybe.

So I left the shop with the shinny bikes of chrome disappointed,...... but knowing to well, the shinny chrome poles of soi cowboy would cheer me up.

Rex

Bush Pilot · Posted: 06.06.2008, 08:40 Post subject:

Thanks for the report Rex.
You'd think they'd be able to squeeze a couple thousand bikes out of the factory. Out of the hundreds of thousands they're shipping into the USA!
I understand that they're going to sell more than 140,000 copies of the new Ninja 250R alone in the USA!
Obviously the Thai market is seen as very "small potatoes" for them.

It's a pretty sad state of affairs. Probably no surprise to anyone whose lived here a few years. Rolling Eyes

ray23 · Posted: 06.06.2008, 14:33 Post subject:

Someone suggested I check out this thread, they were right that Vulcan would fit fine for my needs I'll wait on the blue Laughing

Anyone know what the book cost is?

I think it was on the other thread but I'm old Embarassed

ray23 · Posted: 06.06.2008, 14:50 Post subject:

Farang's can get hire purchase, even without a work permit.
At the Motor Show interest rate was 4.50%, now it is 5.00%

Ok time to teach me english again does that mean they can be financed at 5%, if so did they mention anything about down payment?

Franz - Eastern Seaboard · Posted: 06.06.2008, 15:28 Post subject:

Ray, if I remember right at their website it says that the published price includes registration. Farang without W.P might need a Thai Guarantor, but that I'm not sure, anyway you will need one if you don't do a downpayment of >/= 30%, depending on their regulations. I bought the FJR on a leasing basis, had to make a payment of 40%, as required by Yamaha's financing company BAF but didn't need guarantor.
Good luck, FR