VIETNAM MOTORBIKE PRICE

Vietnam is a country built on two wheels. If you want to understand Vietnam motorbike prices, you’ve come to the right place. From budget commuters to premium touring machines, there’s a bike here for every style of adventure and every budget.

With more than 75 million motorbikes weaving through a nation of over 100 million people, Vietnam truly lives and breathes motorbikes. The roads pulse with endless streams of scooters, Hondas, and roaring machines carrying everything from families to fresh produce. In a country stretching across just 329,560 square kilometers, traffic becomes part of the experience itself.

That’s why smaller bikes dominate the streets. Lightweight, practical, and fuel-efficient machines are the kings of Vietnam, while large-displacement motorcycles remain rare and often impractical in crowded cities and narrow mountain roads.

Why Touring Bikes So Expensive?

In reality, the Vietnamese government has never encouraged large-displacement touring bikes to become common on the roads. As a result, motorcycles above 125cc are heavily taxed through a combination of import duties, luxury taxes, and excise taxes that can push the total tax burden to around 120%.

The costs continue once the bike arrives in Vietnam. In major cities such as Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), owners must also pay a registration tax of around 5% when registering the motorcycle. On top of that comes the cost of the license plate itself, which varies depending on the bike’s value.

In Hanoi, for example, plate fees are roughly:

• One million VND for bikes valued under fifteen million VND
• Two million VND for bikes under forty million VND
• Four million VND for bikes valued above forty million VND

By the time all taxes, registration fees, and paperwork are completed, the final price of a touring motorcycle in Vietnam can be dramatically higher than in many other countries. That’s why smaller Hondas and lightweight commuter bikes continue to dominate the streets, while large touring machines remain rare, expensive, and often reserved for passionate adventure riders.

Chinese  Bikes

A used bike in Vietnam can cost anywhere from as little as 50$US for something barely running, up to around 300$US for a machine in decent, rideable condition. A brand-new version usually starts at about 700$US once taxes and registration fees are included.

For many travelers, buying one of these bikes becomes part of the Vietnam adventure – cheap, unpredictable, and unforgettable. While it may sound like a budget-friendly way to explore the country, the reality is often different. Repairs, breakdowns, and poor reliability can quickly turn a “cheap bike” into an expensive experience.

Despite the risks, plenty of backpackers still choose these bikes for long rides across Vietnam simply to save money, often paying little attention to safety or mechanical condition. Before buying, it’s worth understanding exactly what you are getting into and how much quality can vary from one bike to another.

For more details, please check out this link.

We never consider these machines suitable for real touring, which is why our company neither rents nor sells them. Long-distance riding in Vietnam demands reliability, durability, and safety – qualities that many old Chinese-made bikes simply cannot provide.

Take a look at the photo above of an old Chinese Win and decide for yourself. Worn parts, unreliable engines, and constant mechanical problems are all too common with these bikes. While they may appear cheap at first, they often become frustrating and costly once the journey begins.

For us, the choice is simple: we say no to Chinese copy motorbikes and focus only on bikes we trust for genuine adventure riding across Vietnam.

Used  Vietnam Motorbike Price

Buying a used 100–125cc motorbike in Vietnam is quite easy, with countless shops and dealers offering bikes at every price range. Prices usually depend on the brand, age, condition, and maintenance history of the bike. If there is one brand that consistently stands above the rest, however, it is Honda.

Honda dominates the Vietnamese market for a reason. With over 80% market share, genuine Honda bikes are known for their reliability, durability, and easy access to spare parts almost anywhere in the country. Parts are affordable, mechanics know the bikes well, and resale values remain surprisingly strong even after many years on the road. Other brands such as Yamaha, Suzuki, and SYM are also popular, but none hold their value like Honda.

From our experience, paying a little extra for a Honda is always worth it. A five-year-old Honda Wave 110cc, for example, may still cost around 600$US – often more expensive than competing brands of the same age. Vietnamese riders understand why: reliability matters. Honda bikes simply last longer and handle Vietnam’s demanding road conditions better than most alternatives. There’s a reason you still see 1970s Honda Super Cubs running strong across the country today.

If you prefer an automatic scooter, expect prices to be around 30% higher than a semi-automatic bike. Touring motorcycles cost even more. Meanwhile, brands like Yamaha, Suzuki, or SYM generally lose value faster and are often priced at nearly half the cost of comparable Honda models on the second-hand market.

The photo above shows a Honda Wave RS110 that we sold after four years of use and around 30,000km on the odometer. Even older scooters in good condition – as long as they are not Chinese copies – usually start from about 300$US. At our company, we focus on renting newer, carefully maintained bikes to ensure riders enjoy the safest and most reliable experience possible. When it comes to small touring bikes in Hanoi, we are confident in the quality of the machines we provide.

If you would like to browse the bikes our company currently offers for sale, please follow this link.

New Small Scooters

Most of the small scooters are now made/assembled in Vietnam. Gone are the day people bought Chinese small scooters due to low prices. Chinese scooters were not worth it due to poor reliability and safety. However, the price of small scooters from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, or SYM has been going up steadily. The weakening of Vietnamese Dongs and the lack of low budget scooters are the two main factors apart from the trust for a cheap bike. With earning improved, people have the right to select something better. In addition, the companies also introduce newer and better technology for their scooters.

In reality, the current lowest scooter is SYM 50cc for about 14.5 million Dongs (~640$US) and the most expensive is Honda SH150i for about 4,600$US. Honda has a major share of the market (around 70%) due to its wide range of products. Yamaha comes next with less than half of Honda despite the fact that they have a similar number of products. Yamaha’s quality of scooters and their boasting advertisement won’t be good in the long run. Suzuki and SYM are merely filling up the last 10% because their products and reviews are quite poor.

Typical scooter price in Vietnam

– Semi-automatic 110cc: from 700$US to 1,200$US
– Semi-automatic 125cc: from 1,200$US to 1,500$US
– Fully-automatic 110cc: from 1,200$US to 2,000$US
– Fully-automatic 125cc: from 1,200$US to 4,000$US
– Maxi automatic 150cc: from 2,200$US to 4,600$US
– Touring automatic 300cc: from 11,000$US

If you hope to buy something cheaper when researching Vietnam motorbike price then it’s likely that you have no result. In reality, the price will go up, not the other way. Chinese brands have no market share here!

My company rents only new or near new small scooters from 100cc to 125cc. This works with a wide range of prices, from 50$US-120$US (by month) or 7-15$US (by day). You will get a scooter no more than 4 years old or less than 30,000km. This is truly the best you can rent in Hanoi.

To rent semi-automatic scooters, click here.

To hire fully-automatic scooters, click here.

New Small Manual (Touring) Motorbikes

You can have many choices for small manual touring motorbikes. However, don’t hope to find a cheap Vietnam motorbike price for this kind of bike. Except for the new Chinese Win 100-125cc, all others come from large brands. Real touring motorbikes are mostly imported and come with high taxes.

Typical new Vietnam motorbike price

– 110cc: from 700$US to 1,200$US
– 125cc: from 1,300$US to 2,500$US
– 150cc: from 2,200$US to 4,000$US
– 250cc: from 9,500$US to 11,000$US

If you hope to buy something cheaper when researching Vietnam motorbike price then it’s likely that you have to turn to old Japanese bikes or Chinese craps. Think about 120% taxes!

My company rents only new or near new small touring bikes from 125cc to 150cc. For 250cc, we provide the latest Honda CRF250L model. This works with a wide range of prices, from 15$US to 50$US per day. All bikes were carefully serviced and checked to make sure they are in the best working condition. For more details on hiring a touring bike please visit this link.

Real Touring Motorcycles

Touring bike giants like Harley-Davidson, BMW, KTM, Ducati, Kawasaki, Benelli, Piaggio, Suzuki, and Yamaha, etc have authorized dealer shops in Vietnam. In addition, there are many private companies importing new large bikes from other brands like Honda, Triumph, Royal Enfield, and Bajaj, etc. Being overcharged is probably something you don’t want to know about the Vietnam motorbike price. Expect to pay from 1.5 to 2 times more than in your home country. For example, my personal 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 costs 14,500$US including taxes and registration. I thought twice before I bought it, but I really had no choice.

If you love big bikes, you can shop for used bikes. There are illegally imported (mostly before 2010)  and used legal bikes. The cheapest can go for just 1,000$US while the most expensive is about 70% of a new bike. In my whole career, I’ve never seen any tourist wanting to rent a bike for 50$US/day so we probably keep this as a dream or good memory. Honestly, we plan to provide big bikes but only when prices become lower and customers stretch their budget. This may sound rude or straightforward but we have to be realistic here!