As is the case across all of Indochina, Vietnam is in a furious race to develop better infrastructure to meet the challenging and growing demands of population and economy.
Nearly half of the population of this developing country owns a motorbike. Straining the capacity of the road system, it is understandable that the speed limit for all bikes is 40 km/h in urban areas and 60 km/h on highways. Obviously police bikes are excluded from this limitation. So who needs a 1000cc Harley or 1340 cc Suzuki Hayabusa if the fine for being caught speeding could be a half of month’s salary for most locals.
On our off road tours, we have a great collection of bikes. And if you can keep the speed up to 60km/h on your 2 wheels, for just one hour without changing gears or braking, avoid being pulled over by the local constabulary or running over any chooks, we just might consider awarding you one of our well maintained bikes below:
- Honda XR 125 L (for tour from Saigon)
| General information |
| Model: |
Honda XR125 L |
| Year: |
2014 |
| Category: |
Enduro / offroad |
| Rating: |
69.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
| Displacement: |
125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: |
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Compression: |
9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: |
52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: |
4 |
| Fuel system: |
Carburettor. 20mm piston-valve |
| Fuel control: |
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Cooling system: |
Air |
| Gearbox: |
5-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: |
Chain |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
| Front suspension: |
Telescopic fork |
| Front wheel travel: |
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension: |
Swingarm |
| Rear wheel travel: |
151 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front tyre: |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre: |
100/100-17 |
| Front brakes: |
Single disc. Dual-piston calliper |
| Front brakes diameter: |
240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes: |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
| Dry weight: |
129.0 kg (284.4 pounds) |
| Seat height: |
825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: |
1,126 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Overall length: |
2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width: |
820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: |
1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: |
12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
2. Honda XR 150L (for tour departing from Hoi and and surroundings)
| General information |
| Model: |
Honda XR150L |
| Year: |
2015 |
| Category: |
Enduro / offroad |
| Rating: |
60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
| Displacement: |
125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: |
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Torque: |
12.50 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Compression: |
9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: |
52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: |
4 |
| Fuel system: |
Carburettor. 20mm piston-valve |
| Fuel control: |
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Cooling system: |
Air |
| Gearbox: |
5-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: |
Chain |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
| Front suspension: |
Telescopic fork |
| Front wheel travel: |
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension: |
Swingarm |
| Rear wheel travel: |
151 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front tyre: |
90/90-19 |
| Rear tyre: |
110/90-17 |
| Front brakes: |
Single disc. Dual-piston calliper |
| Front brakes diameter: |
240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes: |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Seat: |
Two-person seat |
| Physical measures and capacities |
| Dry weight: |
129.0 kg (284.4 pounds) |
| Seat height: |
825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: |
1,126 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Overall length: |
2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width: |
820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: |
1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: |
12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
3. HONDA XR 250L ( for tours departing from Ha Noi)
Honda XR 250L
Overview
| Description: |
Dual Purpose Manual 6sp 250cc |
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Full Specifications
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| Induction System |
Aspirated |
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| Bore x Stroke (mm): |
73 x 4 |
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Transmission
Brake
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| Front Brake Calliper: |
Double Piston |
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Suspension/Frame
| Front: Suspension: |
Leading axle Showa cartridge fork |
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| Rear: Suspension: |
Pro-link Showa single fork with spring |
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| Front Suspension Travel: |
240 |
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Wheels and Tyres
Dimension/Capacity
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| Fuel Reserve Capacity: |
2.9 |
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HONDA CRF 250L (for tour from Hoi An to Ha Noi or versa)
Honda CRF 250
Specifications:
Engine Type: 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke : 76.8mm x 53.8mm
Induction : Dual-Timing Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Ignition : Full transistor with electronic advance
Compression Ratio : 13.5:1
Valve Train : Unicam®, four-valve; 30.5mm intake, titanium; 25mm exhaust, steel
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #520 Chain; 13T/49T
Front Suspension: 48mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link® Showa single shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.3 inches travel
Front Brake: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single 240mm disc
Front Tire : Dunlop MX51FA 80/100-21
Rear Tire : Dunlop MX51 100/90-19
Rake: 27° 23′ (Caster Angle)
Trail: 118mm (4.6 inches)
Wheelbase : 58.6 inches
Seat Height : 37.4 inches
Curb Weight : 231 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel–ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity: 1.66 gallons
Ground Clearance: 12.7 inches
