I bought a secondhand Yamaha Aerox ABS 2022 on March 30, 2024 for ฿49,995. Here is every single baht I have spent in 2 years — and why renting might make more sense for most people.
Purchase Details
- Price: ฿49,995 (installment 0% × 12 months)
- ODO at purchase: 8,909 km
- Current ODO: 25,673 km (March 2026)
- Total km driven: ~16,764 km in 2 years
Tax & Insurance: ฿1,400
| Tax 2024 | ฿300 |
| Tax + Insurance 2025 | ฿1,000 |
| Tax 2026 | ฿100 |
Maintenance Log: ฿9,815
10 service visits over 2 years. Here is every receipt:
| Date | ODO | Work Done | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2024 | 8,939 | Oil change + differential oil | ฿310 |
| May 4, 2024 | – | Front + rear tires | ฿3,312 |
| May 4, 2024 | – | Brake disc cover set | ฿314 |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 12,000 | Oil + differential + air filter | ฿568 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 15,976 | Brake pads + oil + drum brake | ฿993 |
| May 17, 2025 | – | Oil change + differential | ฿310 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | – | Rear drum brake pad | ฿263 |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 21,141 | Brake pads + oil + differential | ฿624 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | – | Front tire replacement | ฿1,489 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 24,083 | V-Belt + centrifugal weight + oil + seals | ฿1,632 |
The Total Damage
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Purchase price | ฿49,995 |
| Tax & Insurance (2 years) | ฿1,400 |
| Maintenance (10 services) | ฿9,815 |
| TOTAL (2 years) | ฿61,210 |
The Math: Own vs Rent
At ฿61,210 over 730 days:
- If you ride every day: ฿84/day — cheaper than renting
- If you ride 3x/week: ฿196/day — getting close to rental price
- If you ride 2x/week: ฿293/day — almost the same as renting
On Weshare, you can rent a Yamaha Aerox for ฿500/day. If you ride less than ~122 days per year, renting is literally cheaper than owning.
Who Should Rent Instead?
- Tourists and short-term visitors
- People who work from home most days
- Anyone who uses BTS/MRT as primary transport
- Weekend riders who only need a bike occasionally
- People who do not want to deal with maintenance, insurance, and parking
Who Should Own?
- Daily commuters (5+ days/week)
- Delivery riders
- People in areas without public transport
This is real data from my personal Yamaha Aerox ABS 2022. Every receipt, every service visit. The numbers do not lie.
Need a motorbike for a few days? Rent one on Weshare — skip the ฿61,210 commitment.