Riding a Honda ST1100 in Vietnam?

[PanEuropean]

Hello All:

In the summer of 2013, I will be moving to Vietnam (Da Nang region) and will be living and working there for at least a year.

I'm not familiar with the country, and I am trying to determine if it would be appropriate to bring my Honda ST1100 motorcycle with me, or if it would be more appropriate to purchase a smaller motorcycle once I get there.

I am not concerned about import formalities, because my posting in Vietnam is quasi-diplomatic, therefore I don't expect there would be any "official" difficulties if I wanted to import the motorcycle.

My primary question, which is directed to forum members who have ridden in Vietnam, is this: Is a Honda ST1100 too big and too heavy for use in Vietnam (use both in smaller cities and for touring use)?

Michael