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7 Essential FAQs for Your Vietnam Motorcycle Tour

Ready for the ride of a lifetime? A Vietnam motorcycle tour is an adventure that puts you in the driver's seat of your own epic journey. But before you hit the open road, you've got...

Start Your XR190 Right! The EASY Fuel Pump Priming Guide

Mastering this simple Honda XR190L fuel pump priming step guarantees a smooth start for your Vietnam adventure. Here is how to do it!...

Which Honda is Right for your Tour?

The Honda XR150, CRF300, and CB500X are all very popular bikes for touring here in Vietnam, But which one is right for your? Here are some questions to ask yourself to help make the final...

Honoured to be Featured by Siam Enduro

A big shout goes out to Siam Enduro who visited us last Autumn for an amazing loop of North Vietnam. Steve and his two friends, Toby and Graham, had an absolute blast up in the...

A Typical Vietnamese Dinner in a Local Homestay

Any visit to Vietnam must include at least one night in a traditional homestay. It should also include the full family dining experience and eating freshly cooked local food for a sumptuous dinner. Take a...

Local Mechanics in Vietnam

In a country of 80 MILLION motorbikes, you will find mechanics dotted everywhere along your route. Communication with them can be difficult and some of them are not very good mechanics at all, so be...

Bitumen Furnace – Ha Giang

Modern day machinery has not necessarily made its way up to the furthest reaches of Ha Giang. These large furnaces are still commonly used for the small scale village projects to improve the road networks....

3 Ways to Start Your Honda XR150

Knowing these three starting methods will ensure you're never stranded with your Honda XR150. Practice the kick start occasionally to stay proficient, and remember the bump start for those truly sticky situations. Happy riding!...

Mastering Your XR150L Choke: Your Essential Guide to the Honda XR150L Choke

The Honda XR150L is an incredible machine for exploring Vietnam. Mastering simple techniques like using the choke will make your riding experience smoother and more enjoyable, especially if you're embarking on your first motorcycle touring...
BMW 1250 GS

Engine Type

air-liquid cooled, twin cylinder, DOHC, boxer engine

Displacement

1255 cc

Bore X Stroke

102.5 mm x 76 mm

Ignition

FI

Fuel System

fuel injection

Compression Ratio

12.5:1

Starter

electric

Gearbox

6-speed

Front Suspension

BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm

Rear Suspension

single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever

Front Brakes

dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers

Rear Brakes

single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper

Front Tyres

120/70 R19

Rear Tyres

170/60 R17

Wheelbase

1514 mm

Seat Height

850 mm

Ground Clearance

790 mm

Kerb Weight

249 kg

Fuel Capacity

20 litres

Dimensions

2207 mm (L) x 952.5mm (W) x 1430 mm (H)

Honda XR 150 motorcycle rental

Engine Type

air cooled, OHC, single cylinder

Displacement

149 cc

Bore X Stroke

57.3 mm x 57.8 mm

Ignition

CDI

Fuel System

20 mm piston valve carburettor

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

Starter

electric with kick starter backup

Gearbox

5-speed

Front Suspension

telescopic fork, 180 mm axle travel

Rear Suspension

single shock swing arm, 150 mm axle travel

Front Brakes

dual piston caliper, 240 mm disc

Rear Brakes

mechanical drum

Front Tyres

90/90 19

Rear Tyres

110/90 17

Wheelbase

1362 mm

Seat Height

825 mm

Ground Clearance

243 mm

Kerb Weight

129 kg

Fuel Capacity

12 litres

Dimensions

2091 mm (L) x 811 mm (W) x 1125 mm (H)

Honda CB 500X motorcycle rental

Engine Type

liquid cooled parallel-twin four stroke

Displacement

470 cc

Bore X Stroke

67 mm x 66.8 mm

Ignition

PGMI – FI

Fuel System

fuel injection

Compression Ratio

10.7:1

Starter

electric

Gearbox

6-speed

Front Suspension

41 mm SFF-BP USD Forks

Rear Suspension

Prolink Mono with 5 stage pre load adjuster

Front Brakes

dual 296 mm discs with 4 piston calipers; ABS

Rear Brakes

240 mm disc; ABS

Front Tyres

110/80R19M/C (59H)

Rear Tyres

160/60R17M/C

Wheelbase

1445 mm

Seat Height

830 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

Kerb Weight

199 kg

Fuel Capacity

17.7 litres

Dimensions

2,155 mm (L) x 830 mm (W) x 1,410 mm (H)

Honda CRF 300 motorcycle rental

Engine Type

single cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled

Displacement

286 cc

Bore X Stroke

76 mm x 63 mm

Ignition

Full Transistor Digital

Fuel System

PGM-FI electronic fuel injection

Compression Ratio

10.7:1

Starter

electric

Gearbox

5-speed

Front Suspension

43 mm telescopic upside down

Rear Suspension

Prolink Mono with 5 stage pre load adjuster

Front Brakes

256 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

220 mm disc, single piston caliper

Front Tyres

80/100 21

Rear Tyres

120/80 18

Wheelbase

1455 mm

Seat Height

880 mm

Ground Clearance

285 mm

Kerb Weight

142 kg

Fuel Capacity

7.8 litres

Dimensions

2230 mm (L) x 820 mm (W) x 1200 mm (H)