Hi to all of those who are reading.....riding and not riding the Tiger Boxer 250cc RS,

yes, we have got to make these Thai people believe that MADE IN THAILAND sometimes is worth the money they pull out of their pockets.
Here we have a bike - the Boxer 250 RS - with an own character and a cool look!

This is my experience when talking about motorbikes and the likes in Thailand?

Well, here we go...
I have been talking to a lot of these very funny and friendly Motocycle Taxis in Bangkok and there is no way you can talk them into buying a Tiger Smart or a Joker or anything that even smell of Thai-made.

But for god's sake, do they know that the Tiger Boxer 200cc and 250cc RS was born of a joint collaboration between Cagiva Italy and Tiger?
And do they know what Italian design and bike's enginering and technology stand for?

Name one man on earth that does not know what DUCATI or FERRARI means.
Ever heard of MV Agusta bikes (that among others builds elicopter fighters) and/or LAMBORGHINI cars?
Only to mention a few...

Dear Thai friends you are here to make a difference.
Why enriching Countries like Japan with their yes, excellent bikes, while you have a second choice in your own Thai land?

The grass of your neighbour is always greener, they say.
But this time home-grown grass is 100% good product.

Look at India...they have their own motorbike manufacturers: Bajaj Pulsar, Hero Honda that produces Hunk 150cc and Karizma 220cc.
If you walk down the streets of Dehli or Culcutta or Banglore you will see thousands of these India-built bikes.

So...let us also in Thailand go Thai.

And besides, don't they see what a better look the metropolitan police has since they are riding on the Boxer 200cc?

Or they have simply forgotten that they used to ride on kawasakies and hondas and yamahas made in the 1970's?

Not much time will go by before finally (I hope) thai guys will realize that buying Thai brands does not only
make them look better on two wheels, but also and
foremost will help support this soaring and
tumbling economy that is claiming so many job losses in this beautiful Country.

And off I go on to my Boxer 250cc RS.

See you on my next posting and
in the meantime...enjoy your Tiger,

Cheers,

Frank A.

Hi Frank,
ou up the mountains
i totally agree with you. I own a boxer and i rode 10k together in only 2 months . I simply love this 75 k Baht bike with tubeless Radials on it. The only modification i did on the boxer is reshaping the saddle to my needs. I did with all my previous bikes. total damage for 2 reshapes 600 baht only what are we talking about.

Last week i went from Suphan to umphang 600 k .The road from Mea Sot to Umphang is a ever winding 165 k road.
I really dont advise this road to unexperienced riders coz ther are always upcoming cars or trucks luring behind the corner.

It took me only 3,5 hrs to reach umPhang with a piilion driver and 20 kg top case at the back. The boxer performance surprises me every day .She's at her best in the mountains the torquey engine propels you simply to the top of every mountain

On the yourney only one bike past me a DUCATI not a shame he .

Charlie

Can you give me some information as it is hard to come by in Thailand!!
Tank capacity , fuel consumption ( i.e. range) horsepower (PS), service interval.
Any problems so far.
I've found a dealer in Chiang Mai and and thinking of buying one soon if stories about it are good.
Thanks
Mike G

Hi Mike,

Sry for my late reply.

The Boxer 250 Rs is a hell of a macine.

fuel tank 12 l
consumption 1 / 31
swift and very torquey
every 4000 km on motul 15w50
dirt cheap maintenance
no problems at all

charlie

How reliable are these Tigers? I was in Thailand in Feb. '09 and saw many used by the Police. It looks like a perfect bike for use in Thailand but I never saw any in private hands. How well does it hold up and are parts available. Also, I never found any Tiger dealers.

Hi Commentpost,

i own a Tiger boxer 250 Rs (hence the pictures on this site from the Boxer yellow and black in color)

The tiger hasn't caused me any problems yet i have 11500 km on the clock very reliable and very very torquey
swift and easy to handle also in the BKK traffic .

If u need more information contact Khun Pariya he speaks english very well his contact details are easy to find here on this site,If not drop me a line i have to go now .....



Bye charlie

I've searched this site for Pariya's contact details, but can't find them. Could you tell me where they are?

thanks

Quote by: charlie

Hi Commentpost,

i own a Tiger boxer 250 Rs (hence the pictures on this site from the Boxer yellow and black in color)

The tiger hasn't caused me any problems yet i have 11500 km on the clock very reliable and very very torquey
swift and easy to handle also in the BKK traffic .

If u need more information contact Khun Pariya he speaks english very well his contact details are easy to find here on this site,If not drop me a line i have to go now .....



Bye charlie

Never mind my last question, I was able to find all the contact info.

I have another question though, where is a good place to have the seat replaced or reshaped?

He Val,

I belief that Tiger Motor has a seat replacement, and depending on the time you bought the bike you could get a good discount on the new Boxer seat. If you not bought the motorcycle yet, then surely I would wait until I tested the new seat, which is actually very good.

Hi ,

I shouldnt think about reshaping the saddle anymore. . Because me and Allen instructed Tiger already how to shape new saddles. Mbox is frequently on this site send him an E-mail about his saddle this one was the first Tiger with a reshaped saddle.

Tiger is really listening to the feedback they get from their customers.

happy riding,

charlie

Nearly 20 k on my clock without any hassle. GREAT BIKE