Start Your Engines: A new way of experiencing the thrill of high-end motorcycles has emerged in the form of Siam Wheels. This up-and-coming business allows its members to “check out” super bikes from a fleet comprised of the fastest sport bikes and the meanest choppers around. Although it isn’t cheap, the selection is impressive, with a nice balance between brutish American muscle bikes (Harley Davidson Street Glide, V ROD, Ultra Classic), Japanese crotch rockets (Yamaha R1, R6, Kawasaki ER-6n) and refined Euro sport bikes (Triumph 1050 Speed Triple, BMW S1000RR). They even have a Can-Am Spyder RS-S, a motorized tricycle with two front wheels and a single rear wheel—if you really want to turn heads.

Pit-stop: Members pay a monthly fee starting from B3,000 to B18,000 (plus VAT) and earn points, which are then redeemed for daily use of the bikes. A twelve-month commitment is required. The club director plans and organizes group rides through unseen areas of our beautiful country, and also helps keep riders up to date on the latest safety standards, visa information (for touring) and traffic laws. Insurance, bike maintenance and everything else apart from the riding are all taken care of by Siam Wheels.

Final Lap: The tax structure in Thailand does no favors to those wishing to own a big bike, so this is a really convenient option for occasional riders. The other selling point of the whole operation is really the community of riders and the events put on by the club. Of course, it’s cool to ride solo, but its even more fun to join a pack of cruisers and cause a ruckus touring the quiet countryside.
Room No.118, 59 Chaloem Prakiet Rama 9 Rd., Nongbon., Prawet. 08-6340-5988. www.siamwheels.com