Honda GL Pro 160cc, Belorussian Minsk 125cc Road Bike Rentals

Read customers' testimonials

Please note that we don't offer one-way rentals as we have only one office in Hanoi.

Why choose 4-stroke engines

Under Decision No. 249 by the Prime Minister dated October 10, 2005, all road vehicles must meet Euro 2 standard on exhaust fumes, commencing July 1, 2007. Other countries have already deployed Euro 3 and Euro 4.

Vietnam Registration Administration (VRA), said that as of July 1, 2007, VRA would require Euro 2 standard for new vehicle models with internal combustion engines. Models which were manufactured earlier must be upgraded to meet the standard by a later date.

The Euro 2 standard will also be applied to fuel. Currently, all types of oil and petrol circulating in Vietnam still cannot meet the said standard. For example, the sulphur content in diesel is 0.25 PPM, or five times higher than that stipulated by Euro 2, while the ratio is 0.1-0.15 PPM, two or three times higher than the Euro 2 standard. VRA had asked oil and petrol traders to import products that can meet the Euro 2 standard as of July 1, 2007.

If you choose 4-stroke engines, you will save yourselves about half of money on gas and oil while help saving the environment. You will see how local appreciate this at traffic lights!

BIKES WE ARE PROVIDING

Offroad Vietnam^� offers motorcycle tours and rental exclusively on Hondas and stopped using Minsk motorbikes in May 2007. The bikes were imported from Indonesia & Japan (Hondas) and the former Soviet Union (Minsks) during the early to late 1990's.

Hondas are powerful & reliable bikes and we have replaced longer shocks to make them more comfortable for mountain roads. They are very reliable and well maintained before every trip and always in good conditions.

Today Minsks are not seen much in the cities but there are still some in mountainous areas, however they will soon be replaced by reliable Hondas or cheap Chinese bikes. Nicknamed the "Iron Buffalo" they used to be easy to repair and handle the job well. To be honest, Minsks are a bit under powered and prone to breakdowns so Hondas become bikes of choice. Big bikes are a real big waste here in Northern Vietnam and more accidents are likely to happen if we use bigger bikes.

Minsk motorbikes all come from Mr Cuong's Garage in Hanoi, known as "Doctor Minsk" to both expatriates and locals. His business is staffed with individuals who can cure all the "Iron Buffalo" illnesses. Through his talent and great interest, Mr Cuong has even patented some technical changes and done so on each "Buffalo" to fit Vietnam topography.

Depending on the country, the bikes we use as standard are Honda GL Pro Neotech 1600, Honda CB Super 400cc (upgrades available to 750cc); the Honda 400 Bros, Honda XR 250cc (Enduro), Yamaha TTR 250cc (Enduro). For less experienced riders we run scooter tours using the Honda 'Dream or Wave' (100cc, 110cc or 125cc semi-automatic step-through scooters). In Thailand we have a wide choice of machines but in Cambodia you are restricted to dirt bikes due to the nature of the Cambodian roads. Vietnam regulations limited bikes to 175cc until May 2007 and the most commonly used were 100cc, 125cc and 156cc Hondas and the 125cc Russian 'Minsk'. There are more big bikes imported into the country now but with very high taxes, they are not for rent.

HONDA GB/CB CLUBMAN 250cc (Four-stroke Classic Cruiser at 30 USD per day)

Honda GB/CB CM CBX 250cc Black, Disc brake

Classic look, strong and this is in fact one of the most successful 250cc cruiser models Honda ever made. You wouldn't believe that this bike was made in 1983 and still runs very well.

Curb weight	130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)
Overall length x width x height	2,234 x 760 x 1,062 mm
Wheel base	1,281 mm
Seat height	760 mm
Min-ground clearance	145 mm
Fuel tank capacity	17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
Front Tires	90/90 - 18
Rear Tires	110/90 - 18
Front Brakes	Disc Brake with double piston
Rear Brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Clutch	Manual, Wet Type, & Double Clutch
Battery	12V - 7Ah
Spark Plug	ND X 24 EP-U9 / NGK DP8EA-9
Ignition	CDI-DC, Battery
Cam Chain	Silent chain
Fuel Consuming	3.61 litres (0.95 gallons) / 100km
Engine oil capacity	1.6 litre when dismantling machine; 1.4 litre when changing lubricant
Front suspension	Telescopic
Rear suspension	Swing arm with Double Shock Absorber
Engine type	4-Stroke, OHC, Air Cooled
Displacement	249 cm³
Bore stroke	62.0 x 41.4 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches)
Compression ratio	9.4:1
Power	30.00 hp (21.9 ku)) @ 9,500 rpm
Gear box	1-N-2-3-4-5-6, 6 Speed
Starting system	Electric starter

Reserve this bike.

HONDA GL PRO NEO-TECH 160cc (Four-stroke Luxury Sport at 20 USD per day)

Honda GL Pro Neo-Tech Luxury Sport 156cc Black, Disc brake

Style, fashion and fancy! Honda GL Pro Neo-tech 4-stroke, 160 cc, now come up ferocious! Body with more character of man reflection which is never give up. Completed with 3D dynamic stripe design, make you as tough man in front-line.

Besides maintaining the traditionally durable, strong, fuel-saving and friendly with environmental engine, this model also have outstanding points compared with the current bikes of the same capacity.

Curb weight	114 kg
Overall length x width x height	2,034 x 754 x 1,062 mm
Wheel base	1,281 mm
Seat height	772 mm
Min-ground clearance	149 mm
Fuel tank capacity	8.0l
Chassis	Diamond steel
Front Tires	2.75 - 18 - 42P
Rear Tires	3.00 - 18 - 47P
Front Brakes	Disc Brake with double piston
Rear Brakes	Drum
Clutch	Manual, Wet Type, & Double Clutch
Battery	12V - 4Ah
Spark Plug	ND X 24 EP-U9 / NGK DP8EA-9
Ignition	CDI-DC, Battery
Cam Chain	Silent chain
Fuel Consuming	51.4 km/liter speed 50 km/hour (standard gasoline)
Engine oil capacity	0.9 litre when dismantling machine; 0.7 litre when changing lubricant
Front suspension	Telescopic
Rear suspension	Swing arm with Double Shock Absorber
Engine type	4-Stroke, OHC, Air Cooled
Displacement	156.7 cm³
Bore stroke	63.5 x 49.5 mm
Compression ratio	9.0 : 1
Max. output / rpm	13.8 hp / 8,500 rpm
Max. torque / rpm	1.3 kgf.m / 6,500 rpm
Gear box	1-N-2-3-4-5, 5 Speed
Starting system	Kick starter

Reserve this bike.

BIKES WE STOPPED PROVIDING

HONDA PHANTOM 200cc

Honda Phantom 200cc Black, front and back Disc brake

Classic look, strong and this is imported brand new from Thailand in early 2010. A small chopper, fire edition, cool look.

Curb weight	140 kg
Overall length x width x height	2256 x 775 x 1085 mm
Seat height	775 mm
Min-ground clearance	135 mm
Fuel tank capacity	11.2 litres
Front Tires	90 / 90 to 17 M / C 49P (tubeless)
Rear Tires	130 / 90 to 15 M / C 66P (tubeless)
Front Brakes	Disc Brake (Dual piston caliper)
Rear Brakes	Disc Brake (Dual piston caliper)
Clutch	Manual, Wet Type, & Double Clutch
Battery	MF 12 Volt - 4.5 Ah
Spark Plug	DPR8EA-9 (NGK) or X24EPR-U9 (DENSO)
Ignition	CDI-DC, Battery
Cam Chain	Silent chain
Front suspension	Telescopic
Rear suspension	Dual Rear Shock Absorbers
Engine type	4 Speed, SOHC, Air Cooled
Displacement	196.9 cm³
Bore stroke	63.5 x 62.2 mm
Compression ratio	9.0: 1
Gear box	1-N-2-3-4-5-6, 6 Speed
Starting system	Electric starter

~~Reserve this bike~~.

MINSK MOTORCYCLE (We haven't provided any Minsk since May 2007 due to her reliability and pollution smoke)

The plant was founded on 6 November 1945.

It is situated in the capital of Belarus - Minsk:
Motovelo Corporation, 8 Partizanski Ave., Minsk, Belarus 220765; Tel: 375 17 221-6905; Fax: 375 17 221-6806

The plant manufactures on parallel assembly lines motorcycles and bicycles. 70% of bicycles are exported to Russia, while 90% of motorcycles are exported to countries outside of former USSR - Iran, Vietnam, Turkey, Mexico, UK, France, USA and Germany.

Since privatization the MotoVelo Corporation has been in decline trailing near bankruptcy. On 25 November 2005 some 600 employees of MotoVelo rallied and blocked one of major Minsk streets in protest of low salaries ($100/month) and poor work conditions. On 16 December 2005 majority stock (90% of stock options) were transferred to Belarussian state to save the plant. The Belarussian socialist economy means that the plant will soon have an influx of state money and improve.

Some believe that this whole situation was created by a Motovelo director deliberately, since immediately after the collapse of Motovelo he was promoted to high government position. Looks like Lukashenka regime was after the hard currency flow generated by this 90% export of motorcycles abroad. However - this is good news for consumers - the plant will survive.

MMVZ-112

Engine	Two-stroke, one-cylinder
Engine capacity, cc	125
Engine power, kW(HP)	7.36(10)
Number of gears	4
Maximum speed, km/h	85
Fuel	Gasoline A76
Average fuel consumption (with one driver at speed 60 km/h, liter/100km)	4
Front fork	telescopic, with hydraulic dampers, move 130 mm
Rear suspension	balance, with hydraulic gas-filled dampers, move 85 mm
Brakes	Drumed, with mechanical drive, diameter 150 mm
Tires	3.00-18 or 3.00/80-18
Battery	None
Ignition	Electronic, non-contact
Maximum weight, kg	105

~~Reserve this bike~~.

MMVZ-113

Engine	Two-stroke, one-cylinder
Engine capacity, cc	125
Engine power, kW(HP)	7.36(10)
Number of gears	4
Maximum speed, km/h	85
Fuel	Gasoline A76
Average fuel consumption (with one driver at speed 60 km/h, liter/100km)	4
Front fork	Telescopic, with hydraulic dampers, move 150 mm
Rear suspension	Balance, with hydraulic gas-filled dampers, move 95 mm
Brakes	Drumed, with mechanical drive, diameter 150 mm
Tires	3.00-18 or 3.00/80-18
Battery	None
Ignition	Electronic, non-contact
Maximum weight, kg	112

~~Reserve this bike~~.

Minsk Motorcycle Repair Manual

This manual is helpful for everyone planning to tour Vietnam on Minsk. Make sure to read it through before sitting on your bike. Special thank to Digby Greenhalgh of Hanoi's Minsk Motorbike Drivers Club to whom this manual is copyrighted. You need Adobe Reader to view this manual.

Click here to download Minsk Repair Manual.

Click

to download Adobe Reader.

Other models:

Minsk Blue MMVZ-???

Minsk motorcycle mmvz-901

MMVZ-901

Minsk motorcycle mmvz-kroha
MMVZ-1.101 Baby

Latest models (not available in Vietnam):

Minsk mmb3-3.114
MMB3-3.114

Minsk motorcycle mmb3-3.11213

MMB3-3.11213

Minsk motorcycle mmb3-3.1135
MMB3-3.1135

Dirt Bike 125cc Minsk Wildcat

The MINSK WILDCAT is built like a tank. It has great performance and style. The 125 two stroke engine has superb pick-up. Hydraulic forks and coil over hydraulic shocks in the rear. 18" front and rear tires. Comfortable seat, steel tank and plastic fenders. Excellent entry level dirt bike because of easy handling. Great fun for OFF ROAD!

Contact us for more details.