As a Driver of a Suzuki 650 in Canada, I can say it's always a pleasure to hop on a 110...125 or so . In Vietnam or Thailand (where I tour) those small bikes/scooters are perfect in my opinion.
I can vouch for this bike, it's very forgiving for beginners and it has nothing but stories of dependability and reliability as the Honda Wave here in the Philippines. It's a very fun bike to ride around town. Thanks for this video! Well said and informative! 👌
Yes, I booked a xr150 from them , did 1000s of kms in Vietnam, went to Thailand , Indonesia afterwards and hired a click 150 scooter, blade 125 and honestly , was a tossup which out of the xr150 , scooters was better, I spent lots of time in remote areas in Vietnam but the xr150 in the cities was honestly the only time I thought a scooter would be better....real tossup if I was going to hire again which I would go for, really the scooters are so easy to drive and so nimble but the xr150 had a 300km range fuel tank and was better on dirt tracks, real tossup though......
I bought my Honda Blade in Saigon 7 years ago, and im just coming up on 50,000 km all over Vietnam. It's the most reliable item I've ever purchased in my life. A full tank of gas will cost you about $2 here. It will drive through the floods in rainy season while you watch the others push their bikes knee deep. It's the Terminatior of Bikes. It doesn't eat, it doesn'tt sleep, itdoesn'tt break down.
Thank you for your service I've rented from you and ridden exactly the same bike for Ha Giang loop, and it is awesome machine I don't think people need faster bike on Vietnam roads, only if you don't care about sceneries and want to improve your riding skills. I've seen pair on Yamaha R6 on Ha Giang loop with free flowing exhaust, scaring away chickens and sleeping dogs on the road.))
The Wave 110i is the do-it-all farmers' bike here in Thailand. This must be the same bike. That rack is a bit long. Nothing wrong with looking like a scooter. I have an Aerox and I'm adding an ADV 350. I'd hire that 110. Nick J
The semi-auto bikes are great for pootling around SE Asia. My only reservation is that once you are used to an XR150 they are a little bit boring and too easy. Still great though.
Hi Tigit, I've watched all your videos. I'm genuinely confused about buying a new Honda blade 110cc or the new sirius fi 2023 115cc. If anyone has ridden both of these, please help me choose the right one. ❤
I have not driven the Yamaha. But, as a very general generalization. The Honda bikes hold their value better over time. They are also more reliable and easier to fix. However, Yamaha bikes tend to have better suspension and a bit more character to drive. Yamaha bikes are also usually smaller and lighter than the Honda ones. Either way, you can't go wrong.
I would go for the Sirius since it has fuel injection, and especially if it's the version with disc brakes. Just better and more reliable stopping power. My previous bike was an older model Sirius with Fi and front disc brakes. It drove fine, no issues. Was quick and nimble. Have not driven a wave yet other than the ones at the driving tests, which were all worn out and could only stay in 3rd gear. I've since upgraded to a Winner X, which kicks ass... but is also a lot more difficult to ride
As a Driver of a Suzuki 650 in Canada, I can say it's always a pleasure to hop on a 110...125 or so . In Vietnam or Thailand (where I tour) those small bikes/scooters are perfect in my opinion.
I can vouch for this bike, it's very forgiving for beginners and it has nothing but stories of dependability and reliability as the Honda Wave here in the Philippines. It's a very fun bike to ride around town. Thanks for this video! Well said and informative! 👌
Iv been riding motorbikes 25 years but instinctively booked a blade semi auto from tigit for my Vietnam road trip, best decision!! 🙏
Yes good choice.
Yes, I booked a xr150 from them , did 1000s of kms in Vietnam, went to Thailand , Indonesia afterwards and hired a click 150 scooter, blade 125 and honestly , was a tossup which out of the xr150 , scooters was better, I spent lots of time in remote areas in Vietnam but the xr150 in the cities was honestly the only time I thought a scooter would be better....real tossup if I was going to hire again which I would go for, really the scooters are so easy to drive and so nimble but the xr150 had a 300km range fuel tank and was better on dirt tracks, real tossup though......
I bought my Honda Blade in Saigon 7 years ago, and im just coming up on 50,000 km all over Vietnam. It's the most reliable item I've ever purchased in my life. A full tank of gas will cost you about $2 here. It will drive through the floods in rainy season while you watch the others push their bikes knee deep. It's the Terminatior of Bikes. It doesn't eat, it doesn'tt sleep, itdoesn'tt break down.
Thank you for your service I've rented from you and ridden exactly the same bike for Ha Giang loop, and it is awesome machine I don't think people need faster bike on Vietnam roads, only if you don't care about sceneries and want to improve your riding skills. I've seen pair on Yamaha R6 on Ha Giang loop with free flowing exhaust, scaring away chickens and sleeping dogs on the road.))
Hi. What is the difference between the Blade and wave, semi auto, if any? Cheers
Same bike, different bodywork. Blade is slightly lighter.
How many kg this bike can handle? Would you recommend it for 2 people plus 30-40 kg luggage to travel along vietnam for 2 months? Thanks a lot :)
You said is a second choice. What’s is first bike then?
Under 150cc would be the Honda XR 150
Or if you have the money, then Honda CB 500x
The Wave 110i is the do-it-all farmers' bike here in Thailand. This must be the same bike. That rack is a bit long. Nothing wrong with looking like a scooter. I have an Aerox and I'm adding an ADV 350. I'd hire that 110. Nick J
Not quite. There are Honda Waves here too. I would say they are super similar though to the point that they may as well be the same haha
In Malaysia we also call wave 110i alpha.
The semi-auto bikes are great for pootling around SE Asia. My only reservation is that once you are used to an XR150 they are a little bit boring and too easy. Still great though.
I have a XR150 and still want to get a Wave just to knock about. A used one here in the Philippines is dirt cheap.
Strongly aggressive with u....which semi automatic motorcycle little higher than 110 cc?
Honda Future 125cc
Is it true that this bike sells for 750 there? The same bike with a different name and its 2800e in europe lol
Even cheaper, just saw one for 300
@@MrJOSHLIGHT And here i just bought an old Supra 100 for 850....
Hi Tigit, I've watched all your videos. I'm genuinely confused about buying a new Honda blade 110cc or the new sirius fi 2023 115cc. If anyone has ridden both of these, please help me choose the right one. ❤
I have not driven the Yamaha. But, as a very general generalization.
The Honda bikes hold their value better over time. They are also more reliable and easier to fix.
However, Yamaha bikes tend to have better suspension and a bit more character to drive.
Yamaha bikes are also usually smaller and lighter than the Honda ones.
Either way, you can't go wrong.
I would go for the Sirius since it has fuel injection, and especially if it's the version with disc brakes. Just better and more reliable stopping power.
My previous bike was an older model Sirius with Fi and front disc brakes. It drove fine, no issues. Was quick and nimble. Have not driven a wave yet other than the ones at the driving tests, which were all worn out and could only stay in 3rd gear.
I've since upgraded to a Winner X, which kicks ass... but is also a lot more difficult to ride
@@pokoro97 thanks for your detailed response ❤
which fully automatic bike do you recommend for Saigon to Hanoi trip?
We actually have a video on this topic. We don't recommend automatics. Reasons are here
ruclips.net/video/6sRYIWkMnec/видео.html