Please note that we don’t offer one-way motorbike rentals for manual road bikes as we have only one office in Hanoi.

MANUAL ROAD BIKES WE ARE PROVIDING

– 2016 – 2022 Honda Winner & Winner X 150cc

Important: These bikes are not really suitable for riding two up on one bike because of the HP, seat, and luggage added. Ideally, riding solo is the best option. If you have to ride two-up, relax often and don’t ride long every day, especially after dark or on rainy days.

Depending on the country, the bikes we use as standard are Honda CGL 125cc, Honda RR150 (CBF 150-SF), Honda CB Super 400cc (upgrades available to 750cc), the Honda 400 Bros, Honda XR 250cc (Enduro) or Yamaha TTR 250cc (Enduro). For less experienced riders we run scooter tours using the Honda Wave (110cc semi-automatic step-through scooters).

In Thailand, we have a wide choice of machines but in Cambodia, you should use only dirt bikes due to the nature of the Cambodian roads. Vietnam regulations limited bikes to 175cc until May 2007 and the most commonly used were 100cc, 125cc, and 156cc Hondas and the 125cc Russian ‘Minsk’.

There are more big bikes available in Vietnam now but with very high taxes (from 100%), they are not usually available for rent. As of early 2014, we only provide new Honda sport touring CGL 125cc as the standard bike option, no smaller bikes.

To know which motorbike/scooter is the best for you, please watch the below video. For more videos, you can visit our YouTube channel.

Why Choose 4-stroke Engines Road Bikes?

Under Decision No. 249 by the Prime Minister dated October 10, 2005, all road vehicles must meet Euro 2 standard on exhaust fumes, commencing July 1, 2007. Other countries have already deployed Euro 3 and Euro 4.

Vietnam Registration Administration (VRA), said that as of July 1, 2007, VRA would require Euro 2 standard for new vehicle models with internal combustion engines. Models that were manufactured earlier must be upgraded to meet the standard by a later date.

The Euro 2 standard will also be applied to fuel. Currently, all types of oil and petrol circulating in Vietnam still cannot meet the said standard. For example, the sulfur content in diesel is 0.25 PPM, or five times higher than that stipulated by Euro 2, while the ratio is 0.1-0.15 PPM, two or three times higher than the Euro 2 standard. VRA had asked oil and petrol traders to import products that can meet the Euro 2 standard as of July 1, 2007.

If you choose 4-stroke engines, you will save yourself about half of the money on gas and oil while helping save the environment. You will see how locals appreciate this at traffic lights!

From 2017, Vietnam will require all motorbike engines to pass Euro 3 emission control.

BIKES WE STOPPED PROVIDING

Many motorbike rental shops in Hanoi still offer the models below or even older. We discontinued these touring motorcycle models because the latest series offer better technology and are more reliable. No shop in Hanoi provides newer touring bikes than we do.

– 2014 Honda CGL125 125cc
– 250cc Honda CB/GB Clubman
– 200cc Honda Phantom Fire Edition
– 160cc Honda GL Pro
– 150cc Honda RR150 (CBF 150-SF)
– 150cc Honda CM Master
– 100cc Honda Win
– 125cc Russian Minsk

Why Honda?

Offroad Vietnam offers motorcycle tours and rental exclusively on Hondas and stopped using Minsk motorbikes in May 2007. The bikes were imported from Indonesia & Japan (Hondas) and the former Soviet Union (Minsks) during the early to late 1990s.

Hondas are powerful & reliable bikes and we have replaced longer shocks to make them more comfortable for mountain roads. They are very reliable and we service them ourselves before every trip and always in good condition.

Why not Minsk?

Today Minsks are not popular in the cities anymore. However, there are still some in mountainous areas. In reality, they will soon be replaced by reliable Hondas or cheap Chinese bikes. Nicknamed the “Iron Buffalo” they used to be easy to repair and handle the job well. To be honest, Minsks are a bit weak and prone to breakdowns so Hondas become bikes of choice. Big bikes are a real big waste here in Northern Vietnam. On the other hand, more accidents are likely to happen if we use bigger bikes.

Minsk motorbikes all come from Mr Cuong’s Garage in Hanoi, known as “Doctor Minsk” to both expatriates and locals. His business is staffed with individuals who can cure all the “Iron Buffalo” illnesses. Through his talent and great interest, Mr Cuong has even patented some technical changes and done so on each “Buffalo” to fit Vietnam topography. From 2013, Cuong also stopped providing this bike so basically, Minsk is not available.

Other Types Rather Than Road Bikes For Rent At Offroad Vietnam

– Dirt bikes, manual clutch
– Semi-automatic scooters
– Automatic scooters
– 50cc scooters