Honda Vario 150 - practical scooter for Vietnamese people

Vario is also known as Honda Click in Thailand. In the Indonesian market, Honda Vario is sold in two versions: 125 and 150cc, while in Thailand there is only the 125i version.

According to the Astra-Honda joint venture, Vario competes with Yamaha Soul GT in Indonesia. Both are aimed at young customers, regardless of gender, mainly traveling in urban areas. However, the too-cut lines and 14-inch multi-spoke rims of Vario are difficult to suit female customers in Vietnam, who mostly like fashion and convenience.

Vario is 1,921 mm long, 683 mm wide and 1,096 mm high. Compared to Air Blade in Vietnam, Vario is 40 mm longer and 15 mm lower. Vario's extended wheelbase is 1,280 mm, ground clearance is 135 mm and weight is 109 kg. Fuel tank capacity is 5.5 liters.

"What a strange car?" or "Is this the new Air Blade?" are the questions of interested or curious people when traveling on the streets of Hanoi. Vario 150 provides a comfortable sitting position, the handlebars are just wide enough, the footrest is wide, sitting for a long time does not feel tired or numb hands.

The car easily escapes the crowd or needs to overtake other cars, simply after each twist of the throttle. The car accelerates well thanks to the use of a 150cc, liquid-cooled, electronically injected, single-cylinder engine, 12.4 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, maximum torque of 12.8 Nm at 5,000 rpm.

Vario's engine integrates the Idling Stop feature, automatically turning off the engine when it stops for more than 3 seconds. Maximum speed is 102 km/h, according to the manufacturer's test results.

User support features such as 18-liter under-seat trunk, fits 3/4 helmet. Front storage compartment, locking system with integrated vehicle finder button on the main key. Safety equipment with electric kickstand, handbrake lock. Front single disc brake, rear drum brake, integrated CBS combined braking system.

Honda Vario 150 is privately imported from Indonesia to Vietnam, the reference price at some stores on Ba Trieu Street, Hanoi is under 60 million VND, the vehicle is sold with 4 color options. Meanwhile, Honda Click 125i imported from Thailand costs 59 million VND. This price is a challenge for Vario when it is not imported officially, much higher than Air Blade, close to the SH segment.