u/EmployeeReasonable93

Hi everyone,

My friend and I are traveling to Cambodia for the first time this September. We know very little about the country yet, but we're considering a road trip on <125cc bikes.

We hold European B (car) licenses, but no motorcycle licenses from home. We know riding under 125cc is legal in Cambodia without a local license, but back home a 110cc requires a motorcycle license—meaning travel insurance won't cover us.

We'd love some realistic feedback:

1. License & Insurance: How big of a concern is this in practice? Do travelers just take the gamble, or is riding uninsured a recipe for disaster?
2. Monsoon Roads: How manageable are road conditions in September for first-time visitors on light bikes?
3. General Tips: Since we know basically nothing about Cambodia, what are the must-knows for first-timers (must-sees, budget, scams, logistics)?

Thanks for the advice!