Vietnam runs on 110 cc. Not because anyone decreed it - because the class wins every calculation that matters in daily Vietnamese riding. The manufacturers’ own data (retrieved 23 September 2026) shows how completely it wins.
The 110 cc numbers
| Model | Weight | Claimed economy | List price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Wave Alpha 110 | 96 kg | 1.72 L/100 km | 18,841,091 VND |
| Honda Blade | 98-99 kg | 1.85 L/100 km | 21,943,637 VND |
| Honda Wave RSX | 98 kg | 1.56 L/100 km | 25,664,727 VND |
| Yamaha Sirius RC 110 | 100 kg wet | 2.08 L/100 km | 21,993,000 VND |
Why the numbers fit Vietnam
Weight first: at 96-100 kg, a 110 is pushable across a broken pavement, liftable over a kerb and manageable by every member of a family. The next class up starts at 104 kg and ends at 117 kg before you reach the manuals.
Economy second: claimed figures from 1.56 to 2.08 L/100 km mean real weekly fuel budgets measured in tens of thousands of dong, not hundreds.
Price third: the entire class sits between roughly 18.8 and 25.7 million VND list - the smallest loan, the smallest loss to depreciation, the cheapest parts.
And power is sufficient: 5.9 to 6.46 kW carries a rider and passenger at Vietnamese city speeds; more power would be unusable in the traffic the bike lives in.
What the class gives up
Long-distance comfort, high-speed reserve and status. That is what the 125s, the manuals and the Cubs sell - at two to four times the price.
Rent a 110 before deciding
The Honda Wave class and the Yamaha Sirius are our price-published daily rentals at 150,000 VND - the cheapest way to test the national default for yourself. Contact us to confirm current availability. Insurance is not included in rentals.