Top 5 rugged motorbikes to buy in 2018

Honda Vision

Honda Vision is a suggestion that cannot be ignored for those who want to buy a motorbike. Honda Vision has an elegant, compact and popular design. Vision 2016 combines many characteristics of previous Honda scooter models such as Click, SH, PCX or Wave.

The first impression is the rear turn signal cluster, the angular appearance and the tapered body with a sturdy contour similar to the PCX. The elongated body and vertical creases make consumers think of the SH line. Meanwhile, the compact design seems to be taken from the Click, the brake lever and headlights of the Vision also make many people confuse it with the Wave RS line.

The eSP engine is equipped on the Honda Vision. This vehicle is also equipped with other modern technologies such as: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, Idling-Stop automatic engine shutdown system, engine integrated with ACG starter.

The Honda Vision's trunk has a capacity of 18 liters, allowing it to hold a full-face helmet or two half-face helmets, and some other convenient items. However, it is still far behind the Lead's trunk. The Vision's fuel tank is located under the trunk, which is quite inconvenient.

Honda Air Blade

Compact yet luxurious, powerful, and individual are the highlights of the Honda Air Blade mid-range scooter. The vehicle uses LED technology to use small bulbs, thereby creating a seamless connection from the front wheel to the handlebars, with a neat shape.

Honda Air Blade is equipped with eSP-125cc technology, 4-stroke, single cylinder, liquid-cooled, and an engine integrated with ACG starter. Compared to the previous generation, Honda Air Blade 2016 has a new engine block with higher performance with a maximum capacity of up to 8.4 kW.

Honda Air Blade has a fuel consumption of about 2.09 liters/100 km. This is not the most fuel-efficient vehicle in Honda's scooter line.

Honda Lead

Honda Lead has a rather large and rough design, low chassis; the rear design with demi lights and Led rear lights is quite eye-catching. Overall, the design of Lead is solid and durable. Especially suitable for women, people with families, or female office workers.

Honda Lead is equipped with a PGM engine for excellent fuel economy. Lead uses a PGM-FI engine, gasoline, 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled. With a cylinder capacity of 125cc, Lead is considered a quite powerful and cool vehicle while driving.

Lead operates quite smoothly when moving at speeds of 30 - 60 km/h and does not seem to make much noise. The Laed's seat is spacious and comfortable for both the driver and the passenger.

The trunk of the Honda Lead is extremely spacious with a capacity of up to 35 - 37 liters, helping users maximize the storage capacity of this extremely spacious trunk. The front fuel tank opens easily, opening directly by turning the lock and pressing the fuel tank opening button right next to the lock.

Yamaha Sirius

Yamaha Sirius is one of the most reasonably priced motorbikes on the Vietnamese market today. A Yamaha Sirius costs between 18 and 23 million VND. Yamaha Sirius uses sturdy cast rims, this motorbike has a sporty, youthful style, suitable for many users. Diverse colors with 6 different colors for you to choose from to suit your own style.

Yamaha Sirius is equipped with a 4-stroke, 2-valve SOHC, air-cooled electronic fuel injection engine. Maximum capacity 6.4KW (8.7PS/7,000 rpm).

Yamaha seems to work quite well, in the first 3 years there seems to be no problems. From the 4th year there were a few errors related to the chain, disc brakes, and especially the Sirius's exhaust was quite punctured, but overall, the Yamaha Sirius is quite durable over time.

Wave Alpha

Known as Honda's savior during the years of crisis, when Honda Dream was too stiff and outdated, Honda Wave Alpha was launched on the market as a new wind that freed Honda from the confinement of old designs. Up to now, Honda Wave Alpha has not had many changes in appearance but still retains its characteristic elegance and uniqueness.

Equipped with a 4-stroke, 97cc cylinder, air-cooled engine, the vehicle has a maximum capacity of up to 5.1 kW/ 8,000 rpm, maximum torque of up to 7.0 Nm/ 5,500 rpm. The vehicle can accelerate from start to 40 km/h in just 6 seconds, quite fast compared to many other vehicle lines.

Besides, the engine is also quite cool when operating, even at high speed (over 60km/h) or on long distances, the Honda Wave Alpha is still very light.

Overall, with a price of 16.9 million VND, Honda Wave Alpha is the best choice among vehicles with the same price. And despite its disadvantages, Wave Alpha continues to be a popular vehicle because of its durability and price that is suitable for the economic conditions of the majority of Vietnamese consumers.