MCTT hire bikes for their off road tours from specialist bike hire companies based in Chiang Mai.
The bikes are well prepared and all fairly new.
Driving is on the left, Thai driving standards are ... unpredictable, caution and defensive driving with good anticipation is required.
Acquire and bring with you an International driving lisence, carry it, along with ID
If stopped by the authorities (not uncommon) failure to provide ID and a driving lisence results in a trip to the police station and a fine.
Protective gear is essential.
Helmet, goggles, body armour and boots. some folk like to wear motocross boots and others are comfortable in sturdy walking boots
We use the Honda XR 250 and Kawasaki KLX 250 for our off road Jungle Tours,
The Honda XR 250 and Kawasaki KLX 250 have a 4 stroke 250 cc engine, we find them perfect for the conditions. They are light, manageable and powerful enough for the trails, they also have an electric start.
The Honda AX1 is also available, Its lower to the ground, making it suitable for shorter riders, it also has a stronger more tourquey engine.
Filling up with fuel, pumped by hand from a 45 gallon drum
The basic rule is - size matters - Give way to anything bigger than you.
Drive very defensively and then some more.
