In a country where the scooter is also the shopping trolley, the delivery van and the school run, underseat storage is a serious spec. This guide ranks every capacity figure we have verified from official Honda and Yamaha Vietnam pages (retrieved 23 September 2026). No estimates - unlisted models are absent.
The verified storage ranking
| Rank | Scooter | Underseat capacity | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | Honda Lead 125 | 37 L | Two full-face helmets |
| 1= | Yamaha Latte 125 | 37 L | Two full-face helmets (flat floor) |
| 3 | Honda SH160i | 28 L | Full-face helmet plus extras |
| 4= | Yamaha NVX 155 | 25 L | Full-face helmet |
| 4= | Yamaha FreeGo 125 | 25 L | Full-face helmet |
| 6 | Yamaha NMAX 155 | 24 L | Full-face helmet |
| 7 | Honda Air Blade 125 | 23.2 L | Two half-helmets |
| 8 | Honda SH Mode 125 | 18.5 L | Half-helmet plus extras |
| 9 | Honda Vario 125 | 18 L | Half-helmet plus bag |
| 10 | Honda Vario 160 | 17.9 L (+ flat 422 mm floor) | Half-helmet; the floor carries the cargo |
| 11 | Yamaha Gear 125 Hybrid | 17.4 L | Half-helmet plus bag |
| 12 | Yamaha Janus 125 | 15.3 L | Half-helmet or bag, not both |
Models with no published capacity (Air Blade 160, Vision, Grande, Lexi) are omitted; our storage fit guide covers what actually fits where.
Choosing by what you carry
- Two full helmets for a couple: Lead or Latte - nothing else publishes a two-full-helmet bay.
- Delivery and boxes: the Vario 160’s flat 422 mm floor beats a big bay for boxed goods; pair it with the delivery accessory setup guide.
- One full-face helmet plus laptop: NVX, FreeGo, NMAX, SH160i.
- Minimalists: the sub-18L tier still swallows a rain jacket, lock and gloves.
Storage versus everything else
Big bays cost something: the Lead gives up lightness (114 kg), the Latte gives up a low seat (790 mm), the SH160i gives up 66 million VND extra over the Latte. Our Lead vs Latte comparison works through that exact trade.
When storage is not the answer
For rentals, remember that anything on the floor between your feet and anything hanging on hooks changes handling - our carrying-luggage-safely guide covers the safe setups. For a rental with good storage options, contact us to confirm current availability.