Hi,
I think it's better to open your own thread.
1. it's better buying bikes in Hanoi. You'll find more travelworthy bikes there. In HCM it was really difficult to find anything better then a Honda Win. I found a Suzuki EN150 for $25/day and a Sym Wolf 125 for $15/day (saigonscooterrental.com). But for buying HCMC wasn't a good place, it's all small scooters there!
2. The only easy bike to buy is a Honda win 100cc (copy) and is around $250. But i think it's a bad model for travelling. I've spoken to a few travelers who spend some days at mechanics... and spend money too! It also feels very flimsy.
3. You better get a Honda YBR 125 or Suzuki EN150. These or similar models will cost at least $1500 second hand! Or a Sym Wolf 125cc.
4. For Cambodia you only need the blue card (with any name on it, been there done that), Laos works apperently the same. For Thailand you'll need your name on the papers... I don't think you can arrange that in Vietnam without living there.
Don't forget that de max speed in Vietname is 60kmh (sometimes 80), but cambodia/laos/thailand the speed limit is higher and the traffic moves faster. So you better get a faster bike.
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