donfuego
Hi!I will be looking to buy a smaller bike in a couple of months from now. Now, I'd like something fairly comfy and reliable while still coping with the roads of Bali. Thing is, the biggest bike I've driven so far was a rusty old, beat up Yamaha YT 115 cc while in Bali 10 years ago and while it provided all the speed I needed (and could handle) it wasn't very comfortable, nor reliable. So I guess I'm looking for a bike in the similar size but of course newer and better. Any suggestions on what model and where they can be bought would be highly apreciated. Kind Regards.
calitobali
pretty much any motorbike in Bali is around that amount of cc's. There are tons of motorcycle dealers all over the place, but you won't be able to finance as a foreigner, you will have to buy it upfront which will be about rp 8 million - 20 million depending on the bike that you want.
Bert Vierstra
A Honda Vario or Beat, automatic gear, drives very smooth....[url]http://otocontest.com/motorcycles/automatic/honda-vario-automatic-110-cc[/url]And if you are bored, you can modify it:[url]http://modifikasi-motors.blogspot.com/2009/03/duo-low-rider-honda-vario.html[/url]And they keep their value...
Anton
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Bert Vierstra
I had one of those for a while.Its nice and comfortable when driving to and from Denpasar from Singaraja..But I was always scared to have to make a stop (or engine cut off) on a (steep) slope, it would almost certainly would mean a fall....
donfuego
Sorry I should have been more clear in my description. I think what I want is more towards the "offroad" or "traditional" kind of bike with bigger wheels, suspension and manual gears, ie not a scooter. @Anton: That looks more like a car with 2 wheels. Sure looks cozy though :)
sander
Have a look at [url="http://www.kawasaki-motor.co.id/price.htm"]http://www.kawasaki-motor.co.id/price.htm[/url], they have a offroad and a naked bike (ninja 150). Or perhaps a Suzuki Thunder might be just the thing you're looking for. There is a 125 and 250 version of the Thunder and I believe the 125 is not as pricy compared to the kawasaki's. [url="http://www.suzuki.co.id/motors_product_thunder125.htm"]http://www.suzuki.co.id/motors_product_thunder125.htm[/url]
gilbert de jong
Hi donfuego,In what area are you searching? and do you want to buy new or used?btw, I dont think a offroad would be very comfortable...I mean, ussualy those kind of bike's have some annoying pitch to their exhaust, at least my ears can't stand it for a long time,hahaha. Sanders suggestion the thunder 125 is a reasonable bike (price-wise), but almost everybody I know who has it, has troubles with the gearbox. Teeth of the discs get grinded down pretty quick.For a little more money, a Yamaha Vixion would be a better choice, liquid cooled and no problems with gears :) . Here's a pic of my 'small' bike, which I found thank's to bert.[attachment=0:2zxfo9bc]DSC01150.jpg[/attachment:2zxfo9bc]Friendly greetings, Gilbert.
gilbert de jong
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sander
Hey hey, that's cheating that's a 400cc bandit ;-), I actually got a green zx6r mysself but I dont live in indonesia anymore :-(Perhaps a Honda Thunder is also a possibility, 200cc 4 stroke engine, I believe Bert used to own one.
gilbert de jong
sander means a honda tiger. a little more expensive again but a good bike too :)
sander
Sorry typo, you're right I meant tiger.
gilbert de jong
No prob, sander.Btw, sometimes I wish I was back in NL for the asphalt roads :) ...down highway A6 between Almere and Lelystad, turning open the throttle...vvvrrrroooooaaaaarrrr. Bet the ZX is a great bike, overhere on Bali I think it would kill me, dogs/children crossing the road, holes in the road, sand/grit. Ahh well.. on the other hand, no reason to go fast here :lol: .
sander
Hey hey, I live in Almere so I drive the A6 many times, wish I could bring my motor to Bali if I'm moving back in the future again :-)Although the suit would be a little bit too hot for Bali :shock: Here's a pic http://images.elhefe1982.multiply.com/image/4/photos/2/600x600/4/kawasaki-002.JPG?et=wg1%2C73V3BdXKgI8qK67qzA&nmid=213629915[/img]
donfuego
Hey guys and thanks for the comments. I'm planing to use the bike both on Bali and Java so it doesn't really matter where I buy it... i think? I'm not sure about buying a used bike since I'm afraid it will break down the week after I buy it :mrgreen: By the way, do I get any kind of warranty if I buy a new bike? (I hope so!) :shock: I've "kind of" tried the Tiger before but it felt a bit heavy. Also I'm not used to the "GP" style motor bikes. I'm not really used to driving motor bikes at all. In my country we're required to have a particular license for driving motorbikes and I don't got one (I only have a drivers license for cars). Will that be a problem in Indonesia? Sorry, lots of questions :oops:Kind Regards
sander
About your driving license, most countries require a separate motor driving license and so does Indonesia. However in Bali you can just buy one at the poldabes (main police station)
noodles
I'm still hesitating to buy a bicycle or moto bike. In my country, We have keep to the right for drive. but local person keep the left to drive.... :( the roads are too narrow(only two way), But I have to make a decision before the end of next month, I cann't keep wait taxi on the street in the day when the sun is shining brightly over my head.
donfuego
If you drive everyday it takes a couple of weeks before getting used to it, and of course it feels scary the first days but my experience is that you adapt pretty quickly. Go Slowly and always watch both directions!
noodles
Slowly - what speed are you driving? 20, 40, 60 or over?
noodles
About your driving license, most countries require a separate motor driving license and so does Indonesia. However in Bali you can just buy one at the poldabes (main police station)[/quote]Really?! Are foreign allowed to buy moto driving license in Indonesia ? Should I keep my passport and pics ? How much is the fee?
