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It has been five years now since my last visit. So things may have changed some.
But I'm pretty sure that well over 90% of the motorcycles on the roads there are under 200cc.

There are clearly some companies catering to foreign clients looking for larger bikes.
But that is not what is generally found while driving around.

The traffic in Chaing Mai. And in the countryside of northern Thailand are quite different to what most American riders are accustomed to. A lot more freeform use of any available surface. And an interesting variety of life playing out along/in the roadways.
Food stands, folks selling whatever, random animals or livestock wandering along and in the country roads, folks walking pushing carts of goods to and from the markets.
All make up a typical drive there.
All are part of the adventure of traveling in different places.

These are part of what I was trying to share with Angela. Not saying it's bad, just very different. And possibly relavent to know when planning a MC trip to the area.

Cheers Richard

Ps a quick goggle search can get a look at traffic in Chaing Mai Or heaven forbid Bangkok. Some of the worst traffic jams anywhere. They even have pillows in the back of cabs there.