Modified Honda Vario - the most unique scooter in Vietnam.

This modified version uses spoked wheels, in the style of Thai drag racing bikes, further accented with multi-colored titanium bolts.

A biker in Saigon has just completed a custom build based on the 2016 Honda Vario, a scooter imported from Indonesia that costs around 70 million VND on the market.

Customized Honda Vario in Saigon. Photo: Don Nguyen.

This custom bike isn't a pure Drag Bike, but rather draws inspiration from the design style of these models. The modification removes both original cast wheels and replaces them with smaller spoked wheels.

The scooter model features several modifications, including redesigned front fenders and disc brakes, and a redesigned rear grab handle. The modified version also includes aftermarket parts such as Ohlins rear suspension, a transparent air filter cover, a stainless steel exhaust manifold, and multi-colored titanium bolts.

The modified Honda Vario remains unchanged.The engine is a single-cylinder, 150cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled unit. The bike delivers 12.4 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 12.8 Nm at 5,000 rpm. A temporary engine shut-off feature is also included when stopped for more than 3 seconds.

Drag biking is a type of short-distance racing, typically 300-600 meters, that is quite popular among young people in Thailand and Indonesia. The bikes used in these races often have unnecessary parts removed, leaving only the frame.

Drag bike racing wheels are typically small and spoked. The engine, however, undergoes various modifications depending on the owner's skill and the requirements of the racing format.

According to VNE