riding in Thailand

[BlackPrince]

Will be in Bangkok for a few days and thinking of hiring a bike to get around/go for a few blasts. A friend in Laos says anything above 250cc would be pointless, but after seeing various videos of R1s, 1098s, tear-arsing around Bangkok I'm not so sure. The bike hire company has 250cc street legal dirt bikes, Honda CB500X, honda CB650F, Ducati Monster 821, and Kawasaki Z800. They also have big scooters like the T Max. I'm leaning toward the Kawasaki. I've never ridden in a country like Thailand before (though I've been to Asia many times), but I can't imagine a bigger bike ilike a Monster would be any worse than a 250, but perhaps I'm wrong

[BlackPrince]

Though its a bit of a faff, I might take my Shoei with me, as I'm so used to my lid I dont think Id be comfortable in anything else. Its a full-face but the few times I've ridden in very hot weather it hasnt been a problem.

I don't own any mesh gear but hate the idea of riding around in a t shirt for extended periods. Do you think its too hot for mesh gear? (Its 33 degrees centigrade there now)