The bikes of Huatulco, Mexico

[Cormanus]

Looks like either: there are no instruments, or they're removable.

 

[pdedse]

Honda XRE 300 ...



[Mexico]

Wonder how much the owner charges per day?

 

[Ollie]

Thanks for the pics GO, it's nice seeing interesting bikes from different areas.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Honda XRE 300 ...



[Mexico]

Wonder how much the owner charges per day?

Wonder how much the owner charges per day?
One location was asking about 800 pesos a day, including minimal insurance for 125 cc class.

To put that into perspective, a small car with critical air conditioning was about 900 a day.

In terms of $U.S., about $45 and $50, respectively.

 

[the Ferret]

I'm afraid I would have to rent one for that kinda money, just so I could say I'd ridden in Mexico.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Thanks for the pics GO, it's nice seeing interesting bikes from different areas.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Yamaha FZ-X ...



[Mexico]

 

[Gone in 60]

Thanks for the glimpse into another culture. It’s like my cousin showing me pictures of cars when she came back from Cuba.

Still sorta wished I had snuck back a little Honda CG last time I was down there. Wouldn’t have been noticed in the mountain of parts and tools in the back of the truck.

 

[Nachodaddy]

GO, thank you for sharing these pictures. It is a fun introduction to life in Mexico. We had our honeymoon long ago in Ixtapa, on the Pacific coast and the scenery and people were wonderful.
Also, I am reminded of when I was a young Airman in the early sixties at Travis, AFB, California. We had frequent Air Evacuation flights from Tachikawa, Japan and the medics occassionally brought back small motorbikes on the plane. A much simpler time.

 

[Ollie]

No GO are you just on vaca/work? Or are you checking out the areas to maybe purchase a winter getaway?

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

No GO are you just on vaca/work? Or are you checking out the areas to maybe purchase a winter getaway?

Vacation.

I typically rent a bike when in MX. Due to an unexpected family priority, I did not this time around, but instead captured bikes of riders while there. Would have been interesting trying a Vento model for a ride.

 

[the Ferret]

"Would have been interesting trying a Vento model for a ride."

I agree !

 

[17-CB-002]

No worries Ferret. I have enough to go around.

A late model Honda GL150 ...

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Is that a Givi top box?

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Suzuki GZ150-A ...



[Mexico]

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

No worries Ferret. I have enough to go around.

A late model Honda GL150 ...

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Is that a Givi top box?

That is very common in Huatulco, Mexico. People use motorcycles to support their livelihood.

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Here is another Huatulco example owned by a Canadian comrade:

Suzuki GN125F ...



[Mexico]

 

[peterbaron]

It's a nice looking lightweight bike =

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Vento Thriller ...



[Mexico]

 

[Nachodaddy]

GoldOxide. I am really enjoying these Mexican bikes. Thanks!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

GoldOxide. I am really enjoying these Mexican bikes. Thanks!

Thanks Nach. Hopefully I can dig some more up. I might need to dig into the videos, which usually means lower grade snaps.

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I'll add a bit of context to these images. These bikes are everywhere. Most parked on the streets in the blazing hot sun, high humidity (minimum 80%), and it can be dusty. I rarely saw joy riders. These people went to work, delivered goods, or moved their families on this basic mode of transportation. The second most visible vehicle was the taxi - typically a Toyota or Nissan sub-compact car.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Italika FT150 GTS ...



[Mexico]