(THAILAND-CAMBODIA; CAMBODIA-THAILAND) Insurance Requirements:
Required Original and Printed Documents at the Border:
Additional Documents for Thai Vehicles Entering Cambodia:
Fees:
Tips and Advice:
Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional information to be included in this guide. Find the Praka (Cambodian law) text on Mototom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/pe5npYPUrT9X4xHP/
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What is a VIN number and what is its purpose?
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of your motorcycle provides crucial information about the model, country of origin, and year of manufacture. Depending on the manufacturer, model year, and country, VIN locations on your motorcycle frame can vary. Modern motorbikes typically have the VIN stamped on a little black and silver plate near the headstock (steering neck) or on a frame rail. The VIN must match the motorcycle's registration; otherwise, the registration is not legal. Note: Most vehicles nowadays have 17 digits as VIN numbers. However, some Japanese or exotic imports may have only 11, 12, or 13 digits stamped on the frame instead of a regular VIN plate. If you are unsure of your motorbike's year of manufacture, especially since older registration cards in Cambodia might not list it, you can check the VIN online and decode it (or the frame number if a regular VIN plate is missing). Modern international VINs are 17 digits long (since 1981 in the USA), while older and exotic motorcycles may have 11 or 13-digit VINs. Japanese imported motorcycles often have an 11-digit VIN, which can be challenging to decode as they do not include the year of manufacture, making it difficult to find this information (contact Chris from Mototom Cambodia to find such info). The VIN number helps you identify legitimate registration and easily find parts (especially when ordering online through websites such as CMNL). The engine number on the bottom or side of the engine can help you determine if the motorbikes have their original engine or if it has been swapped. Here are a few websites where you can check your VIN number online. Be cautious of anyone misrepresenting the year of manufacture or providing illegal registration (as some motorbikes might have incorrect plates or registration cards). Check your 17 digits VIN with the following websites: For other VIN or if you don't find the right info you can ask Mototom for help.
Let's decode the VIN of your motorcycle (eg: JH2RC46A4XM105329):
J- The first character is for the country/manufacturer factory location (here made in Japan, Hamamatsu Shizuoka plant). H- The second shows the manufacturer (here Honda). 2- The third indicates the vehicle type. RC46A- Characters four through eight detail the brand, type, engine, model, and series. 4- The ninth character is a security code. X- The tenth represents the model year. M- The eleventh identifies the assembly plant. 105429 - The last six numbers = the serial number. See the wild moments from this weekend's Bike & Car Show at Siem Reap's old airport! 🚗🏍️ (Captured on Saturday) Have you experienced the adrenaline rush firsthand? Share your epic photos and videos in the comments below! 📸🎥t. Zed Chiang (Zed CM) aka Motogirlthailand spent quite some time making her motogirlthailand.com's website. As a result you can find good contents such as her 'Riding in Thailand Guide'. This website really worth a visit.
A useful place for us riders to gather all details needed while riding or even simply living in Thailand. Beware that some info might be outdated by very recent events (such as border crossing rules after Covid). However still an up-to-date website overall. Have a look! 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 by Zed Chiang Content: • How to Ride Legally • How to Obtain a Thai License • Tax & Insurance • Training Facilities • Rental Options • Buying & Selling • Thailand Road Rules • Riding Tips LATEST UPDATE: The venue for the driving license is OPEN. The eye test (also called the health check now) fee is 10,000 Riels (someone reported once that it was 20,000 but has been updated since to 10,000 based on recent confirmations). Drivers over 60 years old should be aware that their license validity will be reduced to 2 years instead of 10 years (lately some received a 5-year validity license instead. Maybe a permanent update. To confirm). Both cars and motorbikes are available on location for you to pass the test (loan). Thanks.
If looking for renewal or conversion from foreign license please read our latest post here. LOCATION on Road National 5: Heavy Truck Training Center NR5, Phnom Penh Map on Google click here This location is for all kind of licenses from motorbikes to trucks. Process: You can go on location to the second office on the left after the reception area to gather some information. Look for the big red and white electric pole on your right while on road 5. Heavy Truck Training Center is right there on the right-hand side. It is big and well organized, you won't miss the place. You can call 1275 (Government phone number information) to get general details in English (expect this to be different than expected though. Some locals might speak a poor English). FOR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE call 092719106 ##### 1 - REGISTERING: It is recommended to come in person to the test facility in advance to register to be tested on a future date. Can vary depending on how many people attend the test. usually the next day. Worth noting that some of our members recently registered themselves online with success. This is a recent improvement. Prepare the following DOCUMENTS: -Letter of residency from your Sangkat. Make 100% sure that it is a specific letter for driving license. Regular letters were refused in the past. Ask a Khmer native speaker to translate for confirmation. -3 id photos 4x6. -Passport + photocopy of passport. -Visa + photocopy with previous stamps as proof of long term stay in Cambodia or at least 6 month validity left of 12 months. TOTAL COST is 120,000 riels ($30) (+ 1000 riels photocopies*). Test cost= 100,000 riels ($25). ($45 for a car) Eye test cost per license= 20,000 riels ($5) *Photocopies cost= 1000 riels (if you didn't make them prior to your visit at the venue). Prefer local currency. If in dollars, no daily conversion. If in dollars, price is $25 for license and $5 for eye test. (contact us if updated to a new price or new policy). All paid cash or through Wing and ABA. 1000 riels in cash for photocopy. 2 - TEST DAY: THEORY: Theory test takes place in one group from 9 to 10am. You need to answer 35 questions (40 for car's test) on a computer exactly like you would do on the app used for training called CAMBODIA DRIVING RULES (available on Playstore for Android and available also for iPhone) TIPS: Download the App, practice and revise: Apple Store Google Play * The APP is in both English and Khmer MPWT Website: https://www.mpwt.gov.kh/en/public-services/driver-s-license INSIDE🔥HOT🔥TIP; focus only on the “Champion” section of the app for quick revision and mock tests. RIDING TEST: Practical testing for cars and bikes can start by 10:30am (expect updates). You might be tested and get the license card printed before the 11am lunch break. Otherwise, you have to come back for the afternoon session which starts at 2pm. You need to ride around the course and do an 8 cones slalom which are about more than 2m30 apart. The quite easy circuit on the test facility involves mocked up junctions, rail crossings, traffic lights, etc. Beware that the test begins with a stop uphill. The 8 cones slalom requires a lot of practice (most failed by lack of practice or using a huge bike that is not convenient) which can be done before 9am or in the afternoon. Prefer light bikes. Avoid very low customs and very sporty bikes. Very heavy custom, cruiser, sport-bike and very big bikes won't make it, unless you are a very experienced rider already. Have a look at what it looks like compared to a 'western type' of slalom in my video (click the link below). Note that the Ducati 1000 DS is one of the worst bike for the license practice test. Prefer Honda FTR, SL230, XR or any other 200-250cc trail and classic bike. Video of slalom Cheers and best luck! Read more about the Training Center here. Baby Versys, Baby Tenere, spoked wheels CB500X version, enduro bikes with less power and maintenance, better new KLX, revamped DR?
There is a gap in the market that manufacturer didn't fill yet. Which motorbike is missing in your opinion? Would you love the Himalayan with 50hp, or the return of a small KLR/KLE in 2021? What is your unicorn? See more in the video below. Watch the video of chroniclesofsolid https://youtu.be/xl7aKhYmT_M
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What is the BEST EVER midsize motorbike for Cambodia? Hi everyone,
What is the BEST EVER midsize motorbike for Cambodia (daily use, all roads)? What are your thoughts? What bike would you add to the list? We can answer these questions based on your experience and build a fun and interesting list together. It is a good way to share our knowledge and love of motorbikes. It also can help some of us choosing their next daily ride. To do so we can start this way: 1) Let's list all available midsize popular motorcycles in Cambodia (what do you own? What is available on the local market?). A list of up to 20 models seems like a good solid base. 2) Let's decide on their pros and cons (on a total SCORE of 10)*. 2) Let's find out which is the Best Midsize Motorcycle in Cambodia out of that list. ###### * SCORE can be determined as below: 1) Reliability (ease of maintenance and part sourcing). On a scale of 0 to 2. 2) Comfort (luggage, pillion, seat size and shape, riding position). On a scale of 0 to 2. 3) Performance (Torque, power, top speed). On a scale of 0 to 2. 4) Economy (mpg, price, maintenance cost. Popularity/ease buy and sale). On a scale of 0 to 2. 5) Dual terrain capability (a bike able to do both road and dirt is prone to a higher score). On a scale of 0 to 2. Result: 0 for a bad result. 1 for average/decent result. 2 for best in its class. eg. A KTM 390 can get a 2 out of 2 for performance and 0/2 for comfort (in a daily use situation, for the pillion, etc.) Meaning that all the 5 different categories can give the highest score of 10/10. ###### Motorbikes that are easy to buy and sell in Cambodia can be the core of the list. We can focus on the second-hand market rather than on new motorcycles which is a niche, a very narrow market (Not enough dealerships, high tax system, price range above what most of the people can afford). What are the popular midsize motorcycles in Cambodia then? There are plenty of 250cc in the street but they don't really qualify as midsize motorcycles mainly due to a displacement that is not designed for comfortable touring but rather for daily commuting and city use (low cruising speed, limited seat space or comfort, etc.). Yes, a KTM 250 is fast and yes the Estrella w250 or the CB223ss are comfy. But if we start adding panniers, passenger, and other weights/equipment for more serious trips, we end up with a pretty uncomfortable and unsafe motorcycle. We also need to limit the category in order to keep the list under 20 different models. Does everyone know what a Kawasaki TR250 or a Suzuki SW-1 is? Do they really count as pretenders to our midsize championship? Not really but we can keep them for later. For a 'best lightweight dual-sport A2 license motorbike' category maybe? So let's assume a midsize bike is over 300cc (eg. CBF300, KTM 390, Suzuki DRZ400, CB400ss, XR400, Dominar 400, etc.). The 300cc-400cc family becomes a trend in India and SEA and can be considered as the entry-level to the 'real bigger bike' status here in Cambodia. In the other hand midsize means: nimble, lighter bike, able to bring you to a local market or cope with the Cambodian traffic jam. Something that you can lift off the ground yourself in the middle of a rice field. Weight and power numbers shouldn't be too high then. There are many easy dual sport bikes under the 200kgs gap for instance. So let's limit the list to the under 200kgs 750cc contenders. Which leads us picking up the winner from a list of 300cc-750cc and under 200kgs motorcycles. The age indeed doesn't matter as long as the model is available locally. ______ Here below is a suggested list that I can upgrade with you (through our Facebook posts on Mototom, CMRF, Motorcycle forum Cambodia, Phnom Penh riders, etc.). LET'S START MAKING THE LIST for the MIDSIZE motorbike category: Bajaj Dominar 400 Royal Enfield 350 series (Meteor, Classic, Bullet...) Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Royal Enfield Scram 411 Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 Honda XR400 Suzuki DRZ400 CB400SS SR400 Ninja 400 Z400NK GB400 CX400-500 CBF300 CB400 SF CB500X XR600-650 Dominator NX600 XT600 DR600-800 KLR650 (please help me build up this listing. We can delete some and add others) So let me know what bike should be in the listing. Have fun!
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