Hanoi is the original location of Style Motorbikes, this is where it all started and we rented and sold our first bikes. Since then we have grown to 5 shops in Vietnam and 3 more shops in Laos. From humble beginnings with used bikes just for sale, we now can offer a huge range of […]
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Oct
Oct
Years ago the only option if you wanted to travel by motorbike in Vietnam was to buy a bike and then sell this again at the end. This is no longer the case. There are plenty of established motorbike shops across Vietnam with good reputations offering rentals, as well as one way rentals. Style Motorbikes […]
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Oct
Oct
The Honda Wave 110cc is the most popular bike in all of Vietnam. Cheap, reliable, good for the mountains, easy to ride and can be repaired easily and everywhere. This is the bike that can easily do it all and the most affordable rental option we offer. Technical Details Engine 4 speed 110cc 8.2hp Height […]
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Oct
Oct
One of the lesser known places we recommend, located in the Centre Highlands, is Mang Den, Kon Tum. An area surrounded in pine forests with natural beauty and a cooler climate. There are ricefields, waterfalls, cloud hunting, mountain passes, and more. Often overlooked or not known about by tourists, it is easily missed but should […]
About Us, Bike Information, Central Vietnam Routes, Travel Information
What to do if your motorbike breaks down in Vietnam?
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Oct
Oct
There is always the risk of a motorbike breaking down when doing a big trip so it is important you know what to do if this happens to you. If you are riding your own bike or you have one of our rental bikes, there is always a risk that this could happen. We do […]
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Oct
Oct
The Detech Win is a copy of the Honda Win made by a Vietnamese company. It is still often called Honda Win but is certainly not a Honda anymore, with production ending in 2005. This became the bike of choice for backpackers riding Vietnam on a budget. Cheap, easy to repair, easy to buy and […]
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Oct
Oct
When you first arrive in Vietnam it is easy to be shocked by the traffic. The number of bikes, the lack of any protection or often helmets, and the overall casual nature of the riding. This often scares people while at the same time makes people feel like they don’t need any protection. In the […]
Bike Information, Ha Giang, Ha Giang & Cao Bang, Places to Visit, Travel Information
South West of Hanoi Loop Route
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Oct
Oct
South West of Hanoi Loop Route A popular alternative motorbike route starting and finishing in Hanoi, north of Vietnam. Ha Giang, Sapa and Cao Bang have been very popular recently and as such have all become much more busy as well as having much more police activity and checkpoints. . At just over 650km it […]
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Sep
Sep
Payments and Getting Cash in Vietnam Vietnam is still very much a cash society, with card payments not being common with foreign cards. If they are accepted then there is always a fee of about 3 – 5%, so having cash is always the best solution. Although many places mention prices in USD it is […]
Bike Information, intro, Mai Chau & Ninh Binh Loop, Multi Day Bike Tours, Places to Visit, Travel Information
Mai Chau, Hoa Binh
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Sep
Sep
Mai Chau is a small town about 140 south west of Hanoi. A beautiful rice field valley surrounded by mountains on both sides, with the Pu Luong nature reserve just 50km away. It is well known for its peaceful vibe with homestays nestled in the rice fields with small villages dotted around the area. October […]