The Ha Giang Loop is becoming increasingly popular in the Vietnam motorbike tour scene. What was once a hinterland backwater province has drawn significant numbers of tourists over the past few years. For many, it’s one of the highlights of their Vietnam trip. We’ve had a fair few questions come our way about the Ha […]
The BMW G 310 GS; Taking on Vietnam’s Challenging Terrain
December 23, 2019
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In November 2015, BMW treated the press to a glimpse of a prototype BMW G 310 GS. The bike specifically designed to attack a whole new adventure rider market caused quite a stir. The company hadn’t produced a small-bore single cylinder motorbike for over 50 years and packing the GS badge; the BMW G 310 […]
Royal Enfield Himalayan Vietnam’s Adventure Rider Motorbike
December 10, 2019
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Adventure riders who want to explore Vietnam’s paths and trails at the end of the blacktop are turning their backs on the big bore, big price-tag models. Instead, they are looking to the latest generation of smaller, more manageable, and far cheaper dualies. Enter, the Royal Enfield Himalayan, the best all-round motorbike tours in Vietnam. […]
Enjoy Riding with a Pillion on a Vietnam motorbike tour
December 6, 2019
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When you’re embarking on something as spectacular and adventurous as a motorbike tour in Vietnam, sharing the experience with a pillion passenger can double the enjoyment of the trip. Riding with a pillion passenger opens up a whole range of possibilities and opportunities. Be aware, though, apart from the rules of the road. You can’t […]
Honda CRF250L Riding Vietnam’s Green Lanes
November 19, 2019
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The main reason the Honda CRF250L deserves a place among the best bikes for experiencing Vietnam is that its extra power makes it easier to ride. Its nimble handling makes it less tiring, it’s a motorbike that will supply all the fun you’ll ever need when riding in Vietnam. In other words, it won’t leave […]
Honda XR150L: Beginner-Friendly, But is it Up to the Job in Hand?
November 14, 2019
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The Honda XR150L dual sport bike has certainly made plenty of friends since its launch in 2014, especially since arriving unofficially in Vietnam. This small capacity adventure bike sector, however, is almost as tough as the terrain it’s expected to traverse. It’s hard not to love Honda. They are a company with a history of […]
Four Adventure Bikers Share their Experience of Life with a Royal Enfield Himalayan
October 8, 2019
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Amid a fanfare of trumpets, the spring of 2016 saw the launch of the Royal Enfield Himalayan. It was, after all, a total 180-degree turn for the Indian motorcycle manufacturer, who previously had stuck fiercely to road bikes. Here, Onyabike Adventures gets the inside line from four owners who share their personal experience of life […]
Taking to the Road on a Two-Wheeler Motorcycle: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
September 30, 2019
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Taking to the road or trail on a two-wheeler motorcycle is one of the last significant acts of freedom in our increasingly stifled everyday lives. There are adventures out there for the taking. However, if you think it looks easy and you find yourself asking “what could possibly go wrong?” Then prepare yourself for the […]