The Honda NX500 is a capable mid-sized touring motorcycle, but how economical is it when riding through the mountains of northern Vietnam? And how far can you realistically travel on a tank of petrol? In October 2026 we decided…
Updated 08/08/26 The Honda XR190L sits in a very useful part of the motorcycle market for Vietnam. It is still light and manageable enough for crowded towns, broken roads and tight mountain sections, but it gives you more engine…
Fuel is rarely a major problem when travelling by motorcycle in Vietnam, but it is something worth understanding before you set off. Riders often want to know which petrol to use, how far their motorcycle will travel on a tank,…
Updated 04/09/26 The Honda XR150L has become one of the motorcycles we associate most strongly with travelling around Vietnam. It is light enough to be manageable, comfortable enough for multi-day touring and capable of dealing…
Updated 24/08/26 If you are planning to ride the Hai Van Pass, conquer the Ha Giang Loop, or just commute through Hanoi, you need to understand the paperwork that keeps you road-legal. Among your passport, visa, and International
Updated 13/09/26 If you are choosing between the Honda XR150L and XR190L for a motorcycle trip in Vietnam, the decision is not as simple as picking the bike with the larger engine. Both are lightweight dual-sport motorcycles that…
Updated 05/09/26 When planning a motorcycle tour through the winding passes of Ha Giang, Cao Bang, or an epic North/South journey, one of the most common questions we get is: “Will I be able to touch the ground?” Read on to find…
Updated 05/09/26 You roll into a Petrolimex station in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, pull up to the pump, and look for the familiar RON 95 sign. Instead, you see a new label staring back at you: E10 RON 95. If you didn’t get the…
Updated 05/09/26 The Honda XR150L is not the fastest, most powerful or most sophisticated motorcycle you can ride around Vietnam. That is partly why we like it. We have used XR150s in our rental fleet for years and have watched…
Updated 08/08/26 The Vietnam motorbike rental market is the “Wild West.” It is full of amazing adventures, but also hidden traps. For every professional shop, there are ten “pop-up” mechanics renting out machines with worn brakes…