We offer a variety of manual, semi automatic and automatic motorbikes for rent and sale. Our most popular bikes are the Honda XR150L, the Honda CB150 Verza and the Suzuki Impulse 125cc for the Hai Van Pass. Our bikes range from 110cc to 500cc also with a 50cc in Ha Giang which does not require a motorbike license.

You can see all of our bikes here. 

We have 5 shops across Vietnam; We have shops in Ha Giang and Hanoi in the North of Vietnam, Hue and Hoi An in central Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in the South. You can rent a bike and drop it off at any of our shops, meaning you can rent one way across all of Vietnam. 

We have a great choice of bikes for all levels of rider. Our most popular bike for beginners is the Honda Wave Alpha 110cc – an affordable, semi automatic that is easy to ride and will comfortably carry 1 person.

We offer manual, off-road options like the Honda XR 150, which is suitable for someone with riding experience, and larger engine options like the Kawasaki Versys 300 and the Honda CB500X, both of which we only offer to experienced riders.

If you’re unsure about what bike is suitable for your trip, feel free to reach out via our contact form or give us a message and one of our staff will be happy to help you.

You can drop off your rental motorbike at any of our shops in Ha Giang, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An or HCMC. This means that you can rent one way between any of our shops. 

If finishing in some of our shops there is a small drop off fee. You can contact us for more details regarding this. 

Every rental includes a luggage rack, bungee cords, bike lock, phone holder, USB charger, basic helmet, map and a copy of the blue card. All of the basics that you need. 

We also have lots of optional extras such as European helmets, motorbike jackets, gloves and other protection. 

The larger bikes also come with side panniers, top boxes and wireless charging phone holders. 

You can see all the details for each bike on their own pages. 

We have 2 options for the deposit. 

Passport – If you leave a passport as a deposit, then it needs to be the passport with the Vietnam visa. It is then sent to the shop that you are going to finish at. This is sent via recorded delivery and it is safe. 

Cash or Card – The deposit can be paid in cash or card but with a 3% fee on card. The deposit is always refunded in cash though, and we can only guarantee VND if you pay in VND or Card. In cash then this can be in any currency as we simply send the deposit to the shop you are finishing at.  

Yes, all of our rentals come with a breakdown warranty. If you have an issue with the bike then you contact us and we will figure out a solution and cover the cost for the repair. 

The full details of the breakdown warranty are shown on the contract when renting. 

Yes, we offer an optional breakdown warranty with our motorbike rentals. This means that upon returning the bike there is no need to worry about the potential costs of an accident or damage to the bike. Meaning the price of the rental is even clearer and the risk of costs is minimal. 

Renters are responsible for damage to the bike. You will be charged for any damage once the bike is returned. Any repairs done outside of our shops must be communicated and agreed by us, or you will be charged to bring these up to standard.

You can see more about the damage waiver here. 

There is no real motorbike insurance in Vietnam. We do offer a damage waiver so that the potential cost of any damage to the bike is covered. But there is no option for 3rd party insurance. 

You can see the details about the motorbike insurance in Vietnam and the damage waiver we offer here. 

To ride anything over a 50cc motorbike in Vietnam you need either a Vietnamese motorbike license, or a 1968 International Drivers Permit with a matching domestic motorbike license. 

A1 covers up to 125cc, A is a full unrestricted motorbike license. 

Police rarely check about the licenses of foreigners, except in Ha Giang where they regularly check. 

Up to 150cc we are not strict about checking motorbike licenses but over this we do require the correct documents to rent. 

We have detailed information about getting the correct license for many customers, just search our website or contact us for more information. 

It is unlikely that you will be stopped by the police in most of Vietnam but in Ha Giang the police regularly pull over foreigners to check the license. If you have the correct license then the process is usually quick. If not then you will be fined. We recommend being friendly and patient as the police can choose the fine less than the normal price. 

It is possible to take motorbikes on the bus and train in Vietnam. Smaller bikes, usually 150cc or less, are possible on buses. 

Trains are able to take all bikes, these are also safer for the motorbike. 

The big advantages of buses are they are all over the country and go regularly. But you cannot be sure in advance that there will be space on the bus for the bike. 

The trains are the best in terms of safety for the bike but these don’t go as regularly and train stations are along the coastal road, with the exception of the one going from Ha Noi to Sapa. Not all train stations accept bikes so you should check this in advance. 

The easiest place to catch the bus to Ha Giang is from the Old Quarter in Hanoi, but it is also possible from Sapa and Ninh Binh. The Hanoi buses go multiple times per day and overnight. 

The night bus is the one we usually recommend as you can sleep on the bus before starting the Ha Giang Loop and do not lose a day to travelling. 

Ha Giang shop has a dormitory that you can sleep in after getting off the bus.

Anything that is light and can protect you from weather elements. A thin long sleeve to protect you from the sun, as well as sunscreen. A rain coat to keep you dry from the rain. You can always layer up if it gets a bit more chilly  with the pieces you already have.

Long trousers are highly recommended. Comfortable shoes as well.

In the winter, having warm clothes is important as it does get cold. Thicker trousers, jumper and a warm coat become essential. 

A change of clothes for the number of days you are away as you will not have time to wash them on the way. 

At Style Motorbikes we have European helmets, good quality motorbike protection and gloves available for rent for our customers. 

You will not need more clothes, and can store these things at our shop in Hanoi or Ha Giang so that you are just taking the minimum amount of items with you. 

Yes, we have a number of different options for 2 people on 1 bike. Some of these are more appropriate than others. 

The smallest bike we offer for 2 people is the semi automatic Honda Future. This is the smallest bike but still able to take 2 people. It is only recommended if you are not comfortable riding a manual. 

The Honda CB Verza 150cc is the smallest manual and the most common bike we offer for 2 people, mainly due to the larger manual bikes are more expensive.

The Kawasaki Versys and Honda CB500X are the best options we have for 2 people on 1 bike. These are fitted with side panniers and top boxes so have more space for luggage and more power and comfort for 2 people. 

No, we do not offer or recommend automatics for long trips in Vietnam. Other good motorbike rental companies also do not offer or recommend this. 

In the mountains, the automatics do not have engine braking so you are relying on just the brakes which can overheat and fail. This can happen and unfortunately does happen. 

Semi automatics are a much safer alternative and also easy to ride. We can show you if you are experienced with automatics already. 

Unfortunately you are no longer able to take a motorbike from Vietnam to Laos. The border is now closed to bikes. This is one of the reasons that we have expanded into Laos so that we can offer 2 separate rentals for customers looking to explore both of these countries.

You can see more about Style Motorbikes Laos here. 

The border with Cambodia is still possible to unofficially cross with motorbikes from Vietnam but there is no guarantee. There is a chance that some borders will turn you away. Trying again the next day or at another border often will work. It is hard to know how much longer this will last until the border is fully closed though. 

Yes, 150cc is enough for the Ha Giang Loop, for 1 or even 2 people this is fine. The speeds are slow in Vietnam, especially in the mountains where there are twisting blind corners. We do offer larger cc bikes in Ha Giang as well for those looking for the power and the comfort but it should not be felt that these are needed. 

In Vietnam cash is king. Having Vietnamese Dong in cash with you is always a safe bet. In the larger cities then cards will be accepted but there will usually be a fee, and smaller shops and places might not accept foreign cards. 

Vietnamese dong is the only generally accepted currency in the country. 

But at Style Motorbikes we accept USD, Euro, AUD and GBP in cash. We also accept cards but with a 3% fee so it is not recommended. 

Main currencies are easy and cheap to exchange in the big cities so bringing cash with you is a good option. 

Yes, the overall road conditions in Vietnam are much better than people expect. Good paved roads are the norm all over the country. Less pot holes and very optional dirt roads are around but you can be on good paved tarmac roads the whole time you are in Vietnam if that is what you choose.