10 small manual motorbikes that do not require A2 license in Vietnam
Compact, cheap but sporty, manual motorbikes under 175cc are a suitable choice for first-time owners.Powerful and sporty enough like large displacement motorbikes, however the advantage of small manual motorbikes is that they do not require an A2 license. This is a suitable choice for those who are new to motorbikes.
Yamaha TFX150
This is a 150cc nakedbike, also known as M-Slaz in some foreign markets. The vehicle is imported completely from Indonesia, and will be sold in Vietnam from October this year, the price has not been announced.
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Yamaha TFX150 is a model with beautiful design. |
TFX150 is equipped with a 150 cc, 4-stroke, 4-valve, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, electronic fuel injection engine, maximum capacity of 16 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and maximum torque of 14.3 Nm at 7,500 rpm.
The bike is also equipped with a modern LED headlight system and a design inherited from the R15 sports bike, with an upside-down front fork. This is not a bad choice for new bikers.
Honda CB150R
For Honda fans, CB150R is a notable name. The 150 cc nakedbike model has a strong, masculine appearance. Honda CB150R is powered by a 4-stroke, DOHC 150 cc, liquid-cooled engine, 17 horsepower and 14 Nm maximum torque, with a 6-speed gearbox.
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CB150R has eye-catching design but is not officially distributed. |
The vehicle uses LED bulbs from the headlights, turn signals to the taillights. The modern instrument cluster uses an LCD screen. The vehicle's fuel tank has a capacity of 12 liters. The vehicle's safety equipment is a disc brake system both front and rear, without ABS. The CB150R costs about 108 million VND.
Honda CBR150R
Honda CBR150R 2016 was launched in the Indonesian market in February this year. The design of this generation has changed a lot compared to the old version. This is also an optimal choice for bikers without A2 license.
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CBR150R costs over 100 million VND. |
CBR150R 2016 is still equipped with a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 149.4cc, DOHC double cam, liquid-cooled engine, 17.1 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and maximum torque of 13.7 Nm at 7,000 rpm, 6-speed gearbox. In the Vietnamese market, CBR150R 2016 is priced at over 100 million VND.
Yamaha YZF-R15
Yamaha R15 is a popular sportbike model in Asia, especially Vietnam. However, the vehicle is not currently officially distributed domestically and must be imported through private stores.
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Yamaha R15 is a small sportbike that is loved by many people. |
Yamaha YZF-R15 has a 149 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, with a maximum capacity of 16.8 horsepower and a maximum torque of 15 Nm. The vehicle is still equipped with disc brakes for both front and rear wheels but does not have an ABS anti-lock braking system. The R15 has an import price in Vietnam of about 100 million VND.
SYM Wolf-150
The Taiwanese model, SYM Wolf 150, is also a good choice for new bikers. The vehicle has the Japanese UJM style from the 60s and 70s of the last century.
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SYM Wolf 150 has a classic design. |
Wolf 150 uses a 1-cylinder, 149.4 cc engine, with an air-cooled system, 14.79 horsepower at 8,500 rpm. Fuel consumption is 2.77 liters/100 km. Comes with a 5-speed gearbox. The vehicle is priced at over 60 million VND.
Yamaha FZ150i
Yamaha FZ150i is a small nakedbike model that is very popular in Vietnam. This is a stepping stone choice for those who want to get acquainted and gradually move up to large displacement motorbikes.
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FZ150i is loved for its genuine import and low price. |
The FZ150i uses a 150cc 4-stroke engine, with a capacity of 16.6 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 14.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system and a 5-speed gearbox. The selling price of the FZ150i is 68.9 million VND and applies a 3-year or 30,000 km warranty policy. The FZ150i is priced from 69 to 71 million VND.
KTM Duke 125
Possessing the smallest engine displacement in the Duke line of the Austrian car company, the KTM Duke 125 still brings an exciting driving experience, with a design no different from its predecessors.
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Duke 125 is highly appreciated for having ABS brakes. |
Duke 125 is equipped with a 4-stroke, single-cylinder, 124.7cc, liquid-cooled engine, delivering 15 horsepower, maximum torque of 11.93 Nm, combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. In addition, the vehicle is also equipped with safety with an ABS anti-lock braking system.
Honda MSX125
MSX125 can be considered one of Honda's successful models in Southeast Asia in general and the Vietnamese market in particular. The plastic fuel tank is assembled from 13 pieces with 7 different types of plastic to create an eye-catching shape. The fuel tank capacity is 5.5 liters. The frame structure of MSX125 is a single steel backbone, compact and sturdy.
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Honda MSX is easy to modify and compact. |
Powering this manual transmission model is a 125cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke engine with electronic fuel injection, 7.2 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and maximum torque of 10.9 Nm at 5,500 rpm, with a 4-speed gearbox. The vehicle is priced at around 60 million VND.
Kawasaki Z125 Pro
Dubbed as the mini Z1000, the Kawasaki Z125 pro is the counterpart to the Honda MSX125. The overall design of the Z125 Pro is strong, with many details designed with sharp angles from the front to the rear of the vehicle. The exhaust pipe is located right under the beam of the vehicle, quite similar to the style of naked bikes from KTM.
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Kawasaki Z125 Pro has an eye-catching design. |
The Z125 Pro uses a 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, with a capacity of 9.5 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 9.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm, combined with a 4-speed gearbox and integrated electronic fuel injection. The fuel tank has a capacity of 7.4 liters. The selling price of this small nakedbike model is more than 90 million VND.
Kymco K-Pipe 125
First launched in 2011 at the Milan Motorcycle Show (Italy), the K-Pipe 125 is a small-sized motorbike developed by the Taiwanese company for young customers and those who are new to manual motorbikes. Along with the Honda MSX125 and Kawasaki Z125 Pro, the Kymco K-Pipe 125 provides more choices for bikers.
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Kymco K-Pipe 125 has a unique design. |
The heart of the K-Pipe 125 comes from a 123.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with a capacity of 8 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 8.5 Nm at 6,000 rpm. 4-speed round gearbox. In Vietnam, the Kymco K-Pipe 125 is priced at 36.9 million VND.
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