Best bike for road trip

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hdgh29 Serial expat

Member since 13 November 2010

hdgh29Serial expat13 October 2019 23:04:55

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I have ridden automatic scooters for a few years but only around the city. I am planning a trip around a few towns- Battambang,聽 Kep etc - and wondering if it would be better to use a Honda FTR manual gear bike. I have ridden one before but only once. Any thoughts? Would I be better off on a PCX, which I am used to, or an FTR, which would be a learning experience?

my_guzzi Member

Member since 05 September 2016

my_guzziMember21 October 2019 11:20:24

Go with an FTR. It looks like they were designed for Cambodia. If anything goes wrong with it most things can be repaired on the side of the road or village moto shop. The PCX is great for around Phnom Penh but with the smaller wheels they don't like potholed roads or road work of which there is a bit. The 250 engine and gearing is more than capable of touring the whole country.

hdgh29 Serial expat

Member since 13 November 2010

hdgh29Serial expat21 October 2019 23:42:18

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Thanks. I thought so too. Just laziness made me think about my PCX...no gear changes! Cheers.

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