Bike Rental in Chiang Mai

Renting a Bike in Chiang Mai

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Rent a Scooter in Chiang Mai

From ฿200 / day

110–160cc automatic

7 models available

Rent a Bike in Chiang Mai

From ฿600 / day

150–650cc manual

5 models available

Chiang Mai at a Glance

Most Rented in Chiang Mai

Honda Click 160

160cc · Automatic

The Honda Click 160 is Thailand's default rental scooter - the baseline you'll find at every shop in every city on the platform. At 200-300 THB per day it replaces 500-1,500 THB in daily taxis or Grab, so first-time riders get unlimited mobility without rebudgeting the trip. The fully automatic CVT, 780 mm seat height, and 118 kg wet weight make it forgiving for anyone who has never ridden before: no clutch, both feet flat at stops, easy to push around a narrow soi. Under-seat storage holds 18 litres (a day bag fits), the USB port keeps your phone charged while it runs navigation, and a 5.5 litre tank covers 200+ km between fills. Front ABS is standard on the 2022+ generation, which matters on wet monsoon roads.

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Yamaha NMAX 155

155cc · Automatic

The Yamaha NMAX 155 is the sport-scooter step up from the Click/PCX crowd - the scooter riders pick when they want something that feels like a motorcycle but rides like a twist-and-go. Yamaha's VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) delivers low-rev torque in traffic and extra top-end when you open it up on a coast road, so one engine covers the soi and the 100 km/h expressway without feeling thrashed. Dual ABS and traction control are real safety hardware - not marketing - and they matter most on wet Phuket hairpins. The 25-litre box swallows a full-face plus a day bag, the 7.1-litre tank stretches past 250 km, and the 765 mm seat still suits most riders. At 250-400 THB per day it's the enthusiast's daily: sportier than a PCX, lighter than an XMAX.

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Honda PCX 160

160cc · Automatic

The Honda PCX 160 is the step up from the Click - a premium-feel commuter scooter that keeps the 200-tier price ceiling. The wider seat, flat floor, and 30-litre under-seat box make it the natural pick for couples and riders who carry more than a day bag (a full-face helmet plus rain jacket fits). Front and rear ABS and Honda's Selectable Torque Control give you a real margin on wet Bangkok expressway ramps or a sudden Phuket downpour. An 8.1-litre tank pushes range past 300 km, the small windscreen cuts 100 km/h wind, and the 764 mm seat stays accessible for shorter riders. At 250-400 THB per day it costs a little more than a Click but earns it on longer days and two-up trips.

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Honda CRF 300L

286cc · Manual

The Honda CRF 300L is the lightest, most beginner-friendly manual bike on the platform - the natural step-up if you've outgrown scooters and want real dirt capability. At 142 kg dry, it's 30+ kg lighter than any other bike in the lineup, so dropping it on a rutted trail doesn't end your day. The 286 cc DOHC single has progressive, low-end torque that climbs technical sections without punishing clutch-work. 260 mm of front suspension travel, 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels, a skid plate, and knuckle guards are the hardware that makes the Mae Hong Son Loop and Chiang Mai's dirt routes actually rideable - not just pictured. Dual-channel ABS with switchable rear lets you lock the back for loose surfaces. No built-in storage, so plan a tank bag or tail pack. From 600 THB/day it's the cheapest route into adventure riding here.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan

411cc · Manual

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is the character bike in the lineup - a slow, torquey, honest adventure platform built for exactly the terrain its name implies. The 411 cc single doesn't rev high and doesn't need to: it pulls from idle with enough low-end torque to crawl over ruts, rocky switchbacks, and the sort of broken tarmac that makes sport bikes miserable. Spoked 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, long-travel suspension, a skid plate, and a half-fairing with windscreen are real adventure hardware, not styling. The Tripper navigation pod and compass feel old-school in the best way. Mechanically it's simple - any mechanic in Pai can service it. Dual-channel ABS with switchable rear handles the dirt sections. The 800 mm seat stays accessible; 15 L covers all-day range. 800-1,200 THB per day makes it the value pick for Mae Hong Son Loop riders who want an adventure bike, not a fast one.

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Honda CB500X

471cc · Manual

The Honda CB500X is the one-bike-does-everything adventure-tourer in the lineup - the bike to pick when the trip is Chiang Mai to Pai to Mae Hong Son and back, or a three-day Bangkok-to-coast loop. The 471 cc parallel-twin is as unstressed as a Honda engine gets: smooth cruising, predictable fuelling, genuinely happy at 120 km/h with luggage. A 17.7 L tank clears 400 km between fills, so you stop planning around petrol stations. The 19-inch front wheel and long-travel suspension handle broken tarmac without drama, but this isn't a dirt bike - it's a paved-road tourer with adventure styling. Upright bars, a tall windscreen, and a well-padded seat keep all-day rides comfortable. Dual-channel ABS is standard. At 199 kg it's manageable for experienced riders at low speed. 1,000-1,800 THB per day reflects the mid-tier touring bracket.

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Tips for Riding in Chiang Mai

• Mountain road technique

  Doi Suthep and Doi Inthanon both involve long climbs with tight hairpins and blind corners. Stay wide on the approach, downshift before the turn (or ease off the throttle on automatics), and never cross the center line on blind bends - tour trucks often cut wide into your lane.

• Old City moat navigation

  The inner moat road is one-way counter-clockwise, the outer one-way clockwise. Several sois around Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang become pedestrian zones during the Saturday and Sunday Walking Streets - expect diversions and plan an alternate route in and out.

• Rainy season mountain hazards

  June through October brings heavy rain and occasional landslides on minor mountain roads above Mae Rim and Samoeng. Stick to the main 1001 and 1096 routes during storms, watch for gravel and mud on corners, and avoid riding to Doi Inthanon in low cloud - visibility can drop to a few meters.

• Temple parking and etiquette

  Major temples have dedicated motorbike parking lots, usually 20 THB. Remove your helmet before entering temple grounds, cover knees and shoulders, and never park in front of the main gates - rangers will ticket or move the bike quickly.

• Songthaews and trucks on narrow roads

  Red songthaews and tour trucks take wide turns and stop without warning. Keep extra distance, don't overtake on blind corners, and when you pass a stopped songthaew, check for passengers stepping out into the road before committing to the move.