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How Can Austrians Drive Legally in Vietnam?

Austrian IDP 1968 for Vietnam

Introduction Everyone riding a motorbike in Vietnam needs two things: a domestic motorbike license and a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP). Austria is similar to Italy here — you can get the right IDP, but it isn’t the only version on offer, so it’s worth knowing what to ask for. The 1968 International Driving Permit […]

How Can Italians Drive Legally in Vietnam?

The Italian 1949 version of the IDP for use in Vietnam

Introduction Everyone riding a motorbike in Vietnam needs two things: a domestic motorbike license and a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP). Italy is a slightly unusual case — unlike most of its EU neighbours, Italy actually issues both the 1949 and 1968 conventions, so it’s worth knowing which one to ask for before you travel. […]

Motorcycle Tours in Norway: Our Recommended Partner

various motorbikes for rent from nordic riders

At Style Motorbikes, we live and breathe motorcycle travel — and over the years, we’ve built a network of like-minded operators around the world who share that same obsession with two wheels and open roads. When it comes to motorcycle tours in Norway, there’s one name we recommend without hesitation: Nordic Riders. Based near Oslo […]

Ba Vi National Park, Hanoi – Style Motorbikes Vietnam

a kawasaki versys 300 in ba vi national park with a view.

Ba Vi National Park Ba Vi National Park sits about 60km west of Hanoi, making it one of the easiest mountain escapes from the city by motorbike. The park covers the Ba Vi mountain range, rising to just over 1,200m, with dense cloud forest, French colonial ruins, a mountain temple dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, […]

Ninh Binh by Motorbike: Complete Rider’s Guide from Hanoi

trang an boat tour near ninh binh

Ninh Binh by Motorbike: Complete Rider’s Guide from Hanoi Planning a ride south of Hanoi? Ninh Binh should be your first stop. Just 100km from the capital, it offers some of the most dramatic scenery in northern Vietnam — towering limestone karst mountains, emerald waterways, and rice paddies that stretch out to the horizon. It’s […]

Ha Giang Loop Bike Rental: Complete 2026 Guide

easy riders in ha giang shop style motorbikes

Introduction A Ha Giang Loop bike rental is one of the most spectacular in Southeast Asia — a 300km+ circuit through Vietnam’s far north that winds through UNESCO-recognised karst mountains, deep river gorges, and remote ethnic minority villages that most travellers never reach. It’s also one of the most challenging rides in the country, and […]

Hanoi – HCMC / Mountains & Beaches Motorbike Route

motorbike stopped while riding through vietnam

Hanoi – HCMC / Mountains & Beaches Motorbike Route This is our most popular motorbike route between the north and south of Vietnam, starting and finishing in Hanoi to HCMC or vice versa. It has had over 750,000 views and we are regularly updating it whenever we find more sights, better routes or new attractions. […]

Hue, Hue

style motorbikes hue with customers and automatic bikes

Hue is located in the centre of Vietnam, it was the old provincial capital from 1687 to 1945. As such it is famed for the Imperial City, temple, tombs and palaces. This makes it a very popular tourist destination amongst visitors to Vietnam. During the summer it does get hot with average temperature reaching 30C, […]

Ha Giang Without a Bike? The Ha Giang Jeep Tour

ha giang tour with jeep and mororbikes in front of a waterfall

You want to see Ha Giang but can’t or won’t go on a bike? No problem.  Visiting Ha Giang on bike is the most popular way to do it but it is not the only way, and certainly not the most comfortable way. That would be in an Open Top Jeep, padded seats, the option […]