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Old 13 Oct 2005
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hi to all
I'm planing a motorbike trip in vietnam and south east asia .
I would like to get information about buing a bike in vietnam.
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I was in Hanoi a couple of months ago and met a guy who had bought a 4 stroke 125-150cc Korean bike in Ho Chi Minh for 400USD and ridden it up. He was in a big rush to sell and accepted 200USD for it from one of the guys at Sinh Cafe on the lake in Hanoi. He had a great time by the way. I expect these people or anyone in the many bars and cafes could find you a bike.

I dont think you would have much trouble getting yourself a cheapie...I rented a Minsk once for a few days near Hoi An ( highly recommended), but would prefer anything else, it was unreliable even for that period.

Lots of Honda Cubs and later chinese scooters about.

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Hi,

You will find most opportunities in Hanoi through M. CUONG, Minsk expert @ the following adress: 1 Luong Ngoc Quyen Street (in the hart of the old city). He might be willing to sell one. Unlike the previous testimony (which is fair enough!) I would go for a Minsk having myself travelled from Hanoi to Paris with that bike. If pretty unrialable it can also be repaired within a couple of minutes at low cost everywhere in the country (especially in the north which is much more worth travelling than the south). Just bring a hammer and good boots in case you don't find anyone. It also works pretty well! Have a nice trip -
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