Buying a bike in KL and riding it to Vietnam
 

Hi.

I'd like to get a bike here in kl to ride through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Does anyone know of any restrictions on taking a Malay registered bike through these countries? I have int'l driving license and will organise insurance. Don't really want to do anything illegal!

Thanks

Hi Pip,
Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia is definitely possible. We did that a couple of month ago with 2 Honda Waves which we bought in Malaysia. Vietnam I don't know. I jeared that foreign big bikes are not allowed in Vietnam but maybe a small one?

Here are some links from our blog where we describe the paperwork etc. They might help you.
Cheers Patrick

Buying A Motorcycle In South East Asia - Unleash Your Adventure
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Selling The Bikes In Malaysia - Unleash Your Adventure
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Thanks!
 

Thank you for the reply and info. It seems like getting a bike in Malaysia is the best idea.

There are 2 of us, my fiance can't ride and I wasn't sure if a 125cc would take the two of us plus a bag (10-15kg). I'm not sure.

We did consider a tuk tuk after reading about a couple of girls from the UK who did it a few years ago, but you can't get them in Malaysia. I have seen some bikes with sidecars which might do the job. Saying that, you see people on 125cc bikes with pottery, whole families and pigs strapped to them so it may be doable.

The other option might be to have a custom rack fitted to hold the bag so there's plenty of room for the two of us.

What are your thoughts on that?

I read through your site and think I'll pop down to KOK Motors and see what they say about it.

Hi Pip,
maybe thats the perfect excuse for your finance to learn on how to ride :D The bikes have no clutch so much easier to drive. An alternative is a 125cc scooter, no gear shifting at all.
2 people on one 125cc bike is definitely doable (whole families ride in SEAsia on a 125cc bike) but maybe not very comfortable. I guess the biggest problem is where to put the luggage.
Cheers Patrick