Why are mopeds so popular in Vietnam?

About 95 percent of registered vehicles are motorbikes or scooters, not many cars, which is suitable to Vietnam situation with many narrow streets. With motorbikes or scooters, it is much easier for riders to go into tinyalleys which exit a lot in Vietnam.

Are scooters popular in Vietnam?

Thanks to its accessibility and affordable price, both the motorbike and scooter are now found almost everywhere in not only Vietnam but also Asia. Their popularity in Vietnam is up to 45 millions of two-wheeled vehicles, which means 2 Vietnamese people will share 1 motorbike or scooter.

Which country makes the best scooter?

In Taiwan Kymco is probably the best known brand. Scooter quality is generally pretty good, approaching that of Japanese and Italian scooters, if perhaps not quite equaling it. China probably makes more scooters than all other countries combined.

How many people use motorcycles in Vietnam?

Motorcycles/bikes, for more than two decades, are the most widely used modes of transportation by the people in Vietnam. As of 2019, out of 96 million population in Vietnam, nearly 49 million owned motorbikes.

What is the most popular motorbike in Vietnam?

Honda
Honda remains the most popular motorbike brand in Vietnam, accounting for 75.9 percent of the market share, up 4.2 percentage points from 2017, the company said in a statement. Motorbikes in Vietnam range from affordable to high-end and luxury products.

Are Chinese scooters any good?

Not all scooters come of poor quality. Many customers are using Chinese scooters with no complaint. But, most of the Chinese scooters are not really worth buying due to the poor quality standards.

Can I ride a scooter in Vietnam?

Motorbike Legality in Vietnam International Drivers Permits are currently legal IF your home country has signed under the 1968 convention (countries colored green on this map). But you must hold a motorcycle license at home and have it registered on the IDP.