Best Scooter for Exploring Bali: How to Choose by Route
By the siappergi.com team · Updated · 6 min read · Baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia
Bali's terrain is incredibly varied: narrow lanes in Kuta, the Kintamani climbs, Uluwatu's cliff roads and village tracks in Amed. The right scooter makes your trip safer and more comfortable. Here's how to choose.
Recommendations at a glance
| Scooter | Engine | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Honda BeAT | ±110 cc | Town, tight budget, beginners |
| Honda Scoopy | ±110 cc | Town, style, handy storage |
| Honda Vario 125 | ±125 cc | Town + gentle hills (Ubud) |
| Yamaha NMAX 155 | 155 cc | Long rides with a passenger, Uluwatu, Kintamani |
| Honda PCX 160 | ±157 cc | Couples' road trips, big storage |
| Yamaha XMAX 250 | 250 cc | Touring North & East Bali |
| Kawasaki KLX 150 | ±144 cc | Village roads, dirt tracks |
For town riding: BeAT, Scoopy, Vario
In Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu and Denpasar, small scooters are more nimble and easier to park. The Vario 125 is a safe choice if you also plan to visit Ubud, as it has more power than a 110 cc. Read BeAT vs Scoopy.
For mountains & passengers: NMAX, PCX
The climbs to Kintamani and Bedugul feel much easier with a 150 cc or bigger engine. Better brakes and suspension also help on long descents. Read NMAX vs PCX.
For long-distance touring: XMAX 250
If you plan to reach Lovina, Amed or Gilimanuk in a day, the XMAX gives extra power and comfort. It's big and heavy, so it suits experienced riders.
For adventure: KLX 150
This manual-gear trail bike suits rocky village roads in East Bali and Nusa Penida. The seat is tall, so make sure your feet can reach the ground.
| Scooter | Per day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda BeAT (Gen 2–3)110cc · Cheapest option, fuel-efficient for town rides | IDR 70,000 | – | IDR 910,000 |
| Honda Scoopy (Gen 2)110cc · Classic retro look, budget-friendly | IDR 75,000 | IDR 395,000 | IDR 910,000 |
| Honda Vario 110 FI110cc · Best value for monthly rental | IDR 75,000 | IDR 396,000 | IDR 910,000 |
| Honda BeAT (Gen 4–5)110cc · Light & fuel-efficient, a town favourite | IDR 80,000 | IDR 425,000 | IDR 1,210,000 |
| Yamaha Gear 125125cc · Flat floorboard, handy for carrying bags | IDR 80,000 | – | IDR 1,210,000 |
| Honda Scoopy (Gen 4)110cc · Retro style, roomy under-seat storage | IDR 90,000 | IDR 515,000 | IDR 1,410,000 |
| Yamaha Fazzio 125 Hybrid125cc · Hybrid, fuel-efficient & stylish | IDR 100,000 | IDR 515,000 | IDR 1,510,000 |
| Honda Vario 125125cc · Comfortable & punchy, handles hills well | IDR 100,000 | IDR 515,000 | IDR 1,510,000 |
| Honda Stylo 160160cc · Modern retro with a 160cc engine | IDR 130,000 | – | IDR 1,810,000 |
| Yamaha Grand Filano 125 Hybrid125cc · Elegant with a soft seat, comfy for two | IDR 130,000 | – | IDR 1,910,000 |
| Honda Vario 160160cc · Strong enough for Ubud, Kintamani & Uluwatu | IDR 130,000 | – | IDR 1,910,000 |
| Yamaha Lexi 155 (Gen 2)155cc · Powerful and comfortable for two | IDR 130,000 | – | IDR 1,910,000 |
| Yamaha NMAX 155 (Gen 2)155cc · Big and stable for long rides | IDR 150,000 | IDR 902,000 | IDR 2,260,000 |
| Honda PCX 160 (Gen 2)160cc · Premium, roomy seat, responsive | IDR 150,000 | IDR 902,000 | IDR 2,260,000 |
| Yamaha NMAX Neo 155 (Gen 3)155cc · Latest-generation NMAX | IDR 180,000 | – | IDR 2,910,000 |
| Honda ADV 160 ABS160cc · Adventure scooter with tall suspension & ABS | IDR 180,000 | – | IDR 3,010,000 |
| Yamaha XSR 155155cc · Classic-styled sport heritage bike | IDR 180,000 | – | IDR 3,010,000 |
| Vespa Primavera 150150cc · Iconic round headlight, many colours | IDR 180,000 | IDR 1,021,000 | IDR 3,010,000 |
| Vespa Sprint 150150cc · Sporty Vespa, strong on hills | IDR 180,000 | IDR 1,021,000 | IDR 3,010,000 |
| Yamaha XMAX 250 (Gen 2)250cc · Travellers' favourite maxi-scooter for touring | IDR 310,000 | IDR 1,570,000 | IDR 4,010,000 |
| Honda CRF250 Rally250cc · Adventure trail bike for rough terrain | IDR 410,000 | – | IDR 5,510,000 |
| Harley-Davidson Street 500500cc · Big bike for experienced riders | IDR 860,000 | – | – |
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One simple rule: if there are long climbs and you're riding with a passenger, choose at least 125 cc — ideally 150 cc or more.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the best scooter for exploring Bali?
For most visitors, the Honda Vario 125 is the best compromise between price, power and agility. If you often ride two-up into the mountains, choose an NMAX or PCX.
Is a 110 cc scooter enough to get around Bali?
Enough for the south and Ubud. For Kintamani, Bedugul or East Bali with a passenger, a 125–155 cc engine is far more comfortable.
Which rental scooter is the most fuel-efficient in Bali?
110 cc automatics like the Honda BeAT and Scoopy are the most economical and the cheapest to rent.
Can I rent a manual motorbike in Bali?
Yes, for example a Kawasaki KLX 150 for village roads. There are fewer of them than automatics, so book early.
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