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Bumping this topic :-) Maybe somebody has seen this helmet in Pattaya somewhere? I would like to try the helmet.

Hi all, Has anybody seen/bought that helmet in a store in Pattaya recently? I would like to try (and buy) that helmet. Seems to be hard to find. Thanks!

Thanks all! Those are all good points. Definitely helpful.

I have been to Koh Chang by car many times already, but I am thinking about taking my bike instead on my next trip ???? 1. I am an "experienced Pattaya city rider". But is this kind of trip actually doable/advisable on a 150cc scooter? Has anybody here attempted this already? 2. Would I need "special clothing" or would be jeans, long arm shirt, and gloves sufficient? Would be a ¾ helmet with visor ok? 3. I noticed that Trat often had rain when I drove through (even though Koh Chang was dry). Would be a "25 baht 7-11 rain coat" enough to get by in case of rain? I would obviously try to do this kind of trip in the dry season. 4. I guess the trip would take significantly more time than by car. Maybe one hour more? But at the ferry pier ... do bikes actually have (significantly) less waiting time than cars normally? Any other thoughts? ---- Just brainstorming ????

Thanks for this great answer. You confirmed my concerns. There is a lot of info on Malaysian websites about the "1.5 vs 1.0 turbo" topic, because Malaysia did not get the turbo version. And some reviewers wrote basically that the 1.5 liter engine was the better choice (for the reasons you mentioned). So I guess the Yaris is the better choice (for me). PS The Yaris has a "timing chain" (just in case anybody was wondering).

Thanks for this detailed report (and thanks to the others as well). Many like the Honda City, I guess, because the previous generation has that smooth four cylinder 1.5l engine. I will definitely test drive both cars. (Still waiting for a callback ...)

Hi motor experts! Both are good enough looking cars in my opinion, but I was wondering about the "under the hood stuff". What are the "pros and cons"?. Obviously the Honda City looks more powerful on paper. 122hp. But it has a three cylinder engine. The Yaris has a smoother four cylinder engine, but only 92hp. At low rpm three cylinder engines are louder (more vibrating) than four cylinder engines, I read. Is that still a problem nowadays? And what about long term durability/reliability of the turbo charged engine compared to the "regular" engine in the Yaris? What are your thoughts? Are they any other "pros and cons"?