Fuel is the biggest running cost of any scooter in Vietnam, and the manufacturers publish standardized consumption figures that make honest comparison possible. All figures below are the manufacturers’ own published numbers (retrieved 23 September 2026). Real-world consumption always varies with load, traffic, terrain and riding style - treat these as a relative ranking, not a promise.
Verified published consumption
| Model | Claimed consumption | Tank | Approx. range on a fill* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Vision | 1.82 L/100 km | 4.8 L | ~260 km |
| Yamaha Latte | 1.8 L/100 km (manufacturer claim) | n/p | - |
| Yamaha Janus 125 | 1.98 L/100 km | 4.2 L | ~210 km |
| Yamaha FreeGo 125 | 2.03 L/100 km | 3.9 L | ~190 km |
| Honda Lead 125 | 2.1 L/100 km | 6.0 L | ~285 km |
| Honda Air Blade 160 | 2.23 L/100 km | 4.4 L | ~195 km |
*Range = tank divided by the manufacturer’s claimed figure - an arithmetic illustration only, not a manufacturer claim.
Reading the table
- The economy champion among the fully-specced models is the Vision; the Latte’s 1.8 claim is similar, published on Yamaha’s category page.
- Range is tank times economy: the Lead’s big 6-litre tank gives it the longest theoretical range despite mid-pack consumption.
- Performance costs fuel: the Air Blade 160 sits last - the price of 11.2 kW.
What changes your real numbers
Tyre pressure, idling in traffic, a passenger, and riding style can shift consumption noticeably from claimed figures - our guide to improving fuel economy covers the habits. Renters should also know what petrol to fill (our fuel guide for rental bikes) - and note that under Vietnamese fuel policy practice, you return the bike as you got it.
If you are choosing
For pure commuting economics, the Vision class wins. For range between stops on longer routes, the Lead. Renters: Nguyen Tu publishes Vision rates (200,000 VND/day); for other models contact us to confirm current availability.