How to buy a bike in Vietnam It's easier than you think!!

[@sagenodes]

Do you need any form of license?

[@the_perfect_tour_official]

Yes, if you ride a bike over 50cc you require a motorcycle licence and an International Driving Permit. Only IDPs from countries that have signed the 1968 convention on road traffic are recognised. Unfortunately several countries such as Australia, Canada and USA have not ratified the 1968 convention IDP, meaning they are technically not recognised in Vietnam. Best to do your own research on licensing and whether you are legally allowed to ride there. I'd suggest having a look at Tigit Motorbike KZbin videos, there is one explaining licensing and insurance. Our licences and IDP is not recognised in Vietnam so, even though we have full motorcycle licences, we are technically riding illegally. Most police will accept our IDP throughout the country except in danger hotspots such as the Ha Giang loop.

[@sagenodes]

@@the_perfect_tour_official Also my country doesn't have 1968 IDP, we have the other one, I think it's 1949. I wonder if I could easily get a local license while I'm there. Thanks for the info!

[@the_perfect_tour_official]

It isn't possible to obtain a local licence as a tourist.

[@barbarabourke576]

Another very nice video and very informative. 👍🛵 Well done!!

[@avfx]

1000 hahah you can buy an airblade for that out here or much less you know.. not rent it.. 5 year ex pat

[@the_perfect_tour_official]

@avfx firstly that was for 2 bikes so was actually $490 each for 39 days. We could extend and actually got unused days refunded for returning them early. Both bikes had under 4000km. That included damage waiver and liability insurance on the bikes, any repairs needed and crash damage were covered and if the bike failed, they get you a replacement within 24hrs anywhere in the country. Secondly, Airblades are not ideal for steep mountain terrain and dirt roads. Automatics are town scooters for girls... We covered 4500km in 5 weeks, and you pay a premium for picking up and dropping off in a different location. If you actually watched the video, you'll see we bought Waves for around $500 each this time, which we are still using here in Vietnam. Renting through Tigit was great for our first trip, 24hr support, excellent route advice, meticulously maintained bikes and staff with excellent English skills. Was a little more expensive than other rental companies but the bikes were brand new. Yes, you can buy bikes very cheaply here but someone on a 2 week trip doesn't want to waste days of their holiday dicking around trying to buy and sell a bike in a strange country. We are just showing people some basic options. Thanks for your input.