Buy a 50cc imported (nopp)

Golgo13 wrote:

Thanks
Yes Honda and 50cc its over since long time. However I think there is a real market with these bikes in vietnam.
I talked with 2 stores US famous in saigon and they dont have 50cc.
I asked one of them about the risk to drive a 50cc  without blue card, and for him there is absolutely no risk (just a coffee money).
Chotot with a friend but also complicated to know if the blue card is fake or not... and lot of time spend for finally try a Taya fake honda...

Same with Vespa, the smallest is VIP 100cc...

Whether or not Honda is selling 50cc bikes in Vietnam is a marketing decision.  The bikes are being made and not only for sale in Asia.  In fact Honda sells two 50cc models in the US.  I see them being driven around Honolulu.

I am not surprised about Vespa as they seem to try to target the high status part of the market.  They probably feel that selling 50cc scooters will tarnish their image.

colinoscapee wrote:

If you cant find a Cub, what about an electric bike.

It is a good remark.
I went to vincom to see the Vinfast bike (klara model) and they told me, due to the powerful engine it need a license A to be drived.
After, although 50cc is a small engine, the sound of a Honda cub is amazing 

Golgo13 wrote:

colinoscapee wrote:

If you cant find a Cub, what about an electric bike.

It is a good remark.
I went to vincom to see the Vinfast bike (klara model) and they told me, due to the powerful engine it need a license A to be drived.
After, although 50cc is a small engine, the sound of a Honda cub is amazing 

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colinoscapee wrote:

Golgo13 wrote:

colinoscapee wrote:

If you cant find a Cub, what about an electric bike.

It is a good remark.
I went to vincom to see the Vinfast bike (klara model) and they told me, due to the powerful engine it need a license A to be drived.
After, although 50cc is a small engine, the sound of a Honda cub is amazing 

https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20 … 48185.html

Thank you ! I did not know Honda electric motorcycles.
I thought the only electric Honda was Sundiro Honda from China.
Interesting for the future

Golgo13 wrote:

The Ruckus here calls Zoomer and the Metropolitain (CHF50) called Giorno.
Like all old Honda 50cc they are very complicated to find with paper.

I had the impression that you were looking for a new bike.  If you buy on order from a Head Honda dealership, why is there a problem with papers?

gobot wrote:

My Unhappy Life

1. True love Honda 50 died.

2. New Honda 50, they don't come here anymore...

3. Foreign Honda 50 have no Vietnam birth certificate

4. Honda 110 too big for me, need small 50 girl

5. Electric Honda Whatsit, doesn't coo like true love Honda 50

 

Hmm, maybe can still Frankenstein my true love...

😂 excellent
It sums up very well my situation although its a simple means of transport for 6km per day so not really important...
Old or new I dont care as long as it works and it's not too ridiculous.
That's why I considered the option imported without paper and I would have liked to have different opinions other than Tigit and SG (both very nice stores in Q2) who told me 0 risk to drive without blue card.

Brooky wrote:

My very sincere advice is to consider stepping up to a 110cc or 125cc.

I think the need, or not, for a driver's license may be an important consideration for some expats.

Brooky wrote:

...  All anyone needs to worry about is being able to "flatfoot" as we say when coming to, at a stop. If you can plant your feet on the ground when stopped you can ride it. It is the primary consideration when buying a motorbike.

No, in Vietnam it is good enough that the flipflop is flat on the ground, and tippy toes on the flipflop. Like the girl I saw arriving at cafe on the big bike last week.

DirtyPierre wrote:

There are Facebook groups where expats buy and sell their motorbikes and fully restored Honda Cub 50cc bikes often come up for sale.
If they're expat owned there is every likelyhood that they're also well maintained.
It's worth checking out.
Here is a link to a nice looking red Honda Cub 50cc
facebook.com/marketplace/hochiminhcity/search/?callsite=commerce_mktplace_www_hoisted_pdp&hoisted_item=756122218107192&query=honda%20cub%2050cc

Thank you !
I admit that I completely forgot to look in the expat groups on facebook

THIGV wrote:

One thing that you need to watch for with 50cc Cub restorations is that some restorers feel it is a good idea to bore out the engines to make the bikes more powerful.  Some may even advertise the larger engine while maintaining the 50cc no drivers license paperwork.   The problem is that the engine may not last, particularly if it is bored and not stroked to match. Too much stress on crankshafts and other parts.  Be sure to specify that you want the original engine configuration.

Exactly. This is one more reason that this type of bike is very complicated to find.
This afternoon I have an appointment with a guy who sells a cub50, apparently original. I will compare with my old.
More it's original and old and it's more expensive. Fortunately I am patient, but my current bike can leave me at any moment 😂