Enfield Rental

belgarathc · Apr 1st, 2008, 19:48

Hi,

I am thinking of taking a 12-day (or maybe longer) tour on a rented Enfield in Tamil Nadu. Since I would be flying in to Chennai, I hope to rent the bike in this city. Rough Guides suggested U-Rent services and I had emailed U-Rent a few days earlier but have yet to receive a reply.

Are there other recommended rental shops in Chennai? I heard that motorcycle rental is not allowed in some states. Is it true? I would rather not have the hassle of buying and selling bikes.

Regards.

madan80 · Apr 3rd, 2008, 09:21

you can rent bikes in Pondicherry - but I have not heard of a similar service in Chennai. Enfield does allow you to rent their bikes for a weekend to "experience" these bikes.

If you have not driven / riden in India before- it is strongly reccomended that you get a hang of the traffic first, and then venture out on your own.

There are several sections in IM that talk about travel / driving in India.

In anycase- incase you do feel the urge to ride- do carry a valid International Driving Permit.

belgarathc · Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:19

Hi madan80, thanks for the tips. I do have an international driving permit for motorcycle. While I have not rode in India before, I have done so in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. I am still deciding between Tamil Nadu or Sri Lanka for a short vacation. Meanwhile, I will try to find out more information.

Apr 1st, 2008, 19:48	#1
belgarathc Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SG Posts: 2	Enfield Rental Hi, I am thinking of taking a 12-day (or maybe longer) tour on a rented Enfield in Tamil Nadu. Since I would be flying in to Chennai, I hope to rent the bike in this city. Rough Guides suggested U-Rent services and I had emailed U-Rent a few days earlier but have yet to receive a reply. Are there other recommended rental shops in Chennai? I heard that motorcycle rental is not allowed in some states. Is it true? I would rather not have the hassle of buying and selling bikes. Regards.

Apr 3rd, 2008, 09:21	#2
madan80 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 157	you can rent bikes in Pondicherry - but I have not heard of a similar service in Chennai. Enfield does allow you to rent their bikes for a weekend to "experience" these bikes. If you have not driven / riden in India before- it is strongly reccomended that you get a hang of the traffic first, and then venture out on your own. There are several sections in IM that talk about travel / driving in India. In anycase- incase you do feel the urge to ride- do carry a valid International Driving Permit. __________________ Now a certified rally driver!

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Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:19	#3
belgarathc Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SG Posts: 2	Hi madan80, thanks for the tips. I do have an international driving permit for motorcycle. While I have not rode in India before, I have done so in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. I am still deciding between Tamil Nadu or Sri Lanka for a short vacation. Meanwhile, I will try to find out more information.

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