The Honda Blade and the Yamaha Exciter 155 VVA answer different questions. The Blade asks: what is the cheapest dependable way to cross Hanoi? The Exciter asks: how much fun can a 155 cc underbone be? Both manufacturers publish complete specifications (retrieved 23 September 2026).
The core difference
The Blade is a 109.1 cc air-cooled semi-automatic with a four-speed rotary gearbox - foot-shifted, no clutch lever. The Exciter 155 VVA is a 155 cc liquid-cooled four-valve engine with VVA, a six-speed gearbox and a manual clutch with Assist and Slipper technology. One is a tool; the other is a hobby.
The verified numbers
| Spec | Blade | Exciter 155 VVA |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 109.1 cc, air-cooled | 155 cc, liquid-cooled, VVA |
| Max power | 6.18 kW @ 7,500 rpm | 13.2 kW @ 9,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 8.65 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 14.4 Nm @ 8,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 4-speed rotary | 6-speed, manual clutch |
| Fuel tank | 3.7 L | 5.4 L |
| Claimed economy | 1.85 L/100 km | 2.07 L/100 km |
| Kerb weight | 98-99 kg | 123 kg wet |
| List price | 21,943,637 VND | 55,200,000 VND (limited ABS Monster version shown) |
Real-world fuel economy varies with speed, load and conditions.
What it means on the road
The Blade’s case is cost: half the purchase price, lighter, cheaper on fuel, and nothing to learn - you twist and shift. The Exciter’s case is everything else: more than double the power, six gears, front and rear disc brakes (ABS on limited versions), tubeless tyres and a clutch that makes every ride an event.
The Blade Sport version’s front disc brake is the only performance nod in the range. The Exciter is simply a different category of machine.
Which one for you?
If riding is a chore, the Blade wins outright. If riding is the point - weekend rides, longer trips, the satisfaction of a manual gearbox - the Exciter 155 is the cheapest full sport underbone experience in Yamaha’s Vietnamese line-up, and its 2.07 L/100 km claim keeps running costs sane for the performance on offer.
Renting either one
Neither model is price-published in our rental line-up - contact us to confirm current availability. Our published daily classes are the Honda Wave and Yamaha Sirius at 150,000 VND per day. Insurance is not included in rentals - customers arrange their own.