How to buy a motorbike in Vietnam?

Are you planning to go to Vietnam and want to buy a motorbike for your trip? Are you in a divided mind as to what to do? Here is some advice for you that I collected from the internet



Tecalli said:


Hi, unless you have a valid Vietnam motorcycle license (international drivers licenses are not recognized) there is no insurance policy that will cover you. If you drive without a license and have an accident you fall outside the policy guidelines (because you were doing something illegal).

There have been several articles in the news lately about un-pure gas– you buy and put in your tank and end up at the repair shop. So be extra careful where you fill up. Outside of cities, gas stations are not very common.

You should bring your own helmet, as quality ones that will actually protect your head in case of accident are hard to find.

Buying and selling used bikes is pretty common. Head to backpacker areas in HCMC or Hanoi and there will be lots of postings.

Pelicoo said

You can buy a bike from Saigon Minsk which is round the corner from the Crazy Buffalo Bar. We got our bike there for $270, a great little Honda Win which has been holding 2 backpacks and 2 passengers. All you need is a registration card from the seller. He also gave us helmets and a map.

We’ve been paying around 20,800 for gas and you can fill up plastic bottles and attach it to your bike just in case you run out.

If you’re staying in guest houses you can leave your motor inside the building. If you’re travelling from HCMC to the north you’ll be able to sell your bike in Ha Noi… a lot of people do it and that’s our plan for when we get there.

Hope that helps!

sophie_lx said

You can find many hotel in western town in sai gon , which was located in Pham Ngu Lao street or you can find some cheap hotel in alley in western town too , it’s about 15 USD/day, Some guys sell motorbike in there too
I took a part time job in there, so if you need help, feel free to contact.
Hope that helps!