Extremely valuable content. I was very interested in prices of scooters. Really helpful. Love it!

Should definitely buy a new one, once you’re here to stay….but a used one isn’t bad if you’re mechanically inclined. It’ll actually give you something to do every now and then

Thanks for the Video. If your not sure how long you are going to be their a used scooter would be a better deal. Buy it if it breaks just get it fixed or get another one.

I find the all electric CFMOTO ZEEHO AE8 moped interesting. It's MSRP is 209,800php, and equivalent to 250cc.

Rental bike that you need to return, $133 x 12 = $1,600. New bike that you can resell = $1700. Rental companies seem to be making a good return on their investment. If they keep the bike 2 years, they double their money.

That Yamaha Serow 250 sells here in the USA as the XT 250. List price is $5,300. With delivery and set up fees, (which all bike manufacturers charge here), figure on at least $6,000 .I don't know scooters well, but the Serow is built for part time off road use, so should do well on bad streets.

Those prices are incredible. Scooters just for me and hundreds of others i’v known (i used to rent them as a side business in the tropics) i wouldn’t buy anything other than a Honda. I’v seen them used and abused in every way possible they are incredible. They are also amazing for carrying weight for two people.

Funny how they call a bike or scooter 500cc and above a "big bike". I used to laugh at those 150cc sccoters but it turns out they are perfect for the traffic condition there wherein your daily commute is within a 10-15 mile radius.

If you are here for a short visit ..just a few months for example: it's much better value to buy a second-hand bike. You can always sell it on for pretty much the same money you paid for it when you are leaving 👍

Awesome video! Buying a used one seems cheaper than renting if you're staying there more than a couple of months. But you probably need one of those storage boxes installed for shopping. Seems the NMax is really popular among Expats.

My buddy has been living in Asia for the last 7 years. He bought a condo in Bangkok and now is working in South Korea. He said he has saved himself so much money over the years, by buying his own motorbike in whichever country he is living in. Used motorbikes are so cheap in Asia anyways. In Cambodia your looking at about $370 for a 2010 Honda Click 125 cc. and if you need the engine rebuilt, it's only $200.

Good video Kevin, I would rather buy a new one.

Really great video thank you for your time and effort well appreciated. I must say I'm surprised at the prices on the used bikes good luck in your search

I live in Cebu and own now my third NMax in a row and buying used is not practical e cause they cost almost same as new and you have no idea the history of it or if the km are original and there is no way of checking that. Best to buy new no matter which brand you choose (choose Japanese) Always pay cash never take loans! P.S. my friend bought used one and had many issues as well as he had problem registering under his name. Also NMax V2 with ABS is 151.000 when you pay cash here in Cebu now, not sure where you went to look at those prices but they were all few thousands higher then local actual prices.

Excellent job Kevin. Thanks.

That automatic Honda is definitely a win in my book

Those Mio 125cc at 80,250 php are a hell of a deal, works out around £1400 Uk pounds heck you couldnt buy a decent bicycle here for that, thanks for sharing.

A very useful and needed topic for expats Kevin! Cash is KING! Financing is Loco-Loco!!

Kevin your gimbal is cramping your style lol More great content btw

Wow that they are nutts with those new bike finance charges for sure, especially when the repo bikes are damn near free. Easy choice buying repo vs. renting. A slightly beat repo bike it will be the equivalent of the slightly beat rental bike you are riding and you will be money ahead in just a few months. Thank you for sharing this! Neat options and super cheap.

Thank you for the video and some good information! I've been researching this because I want to retire there. My opinions: #1, if you don't know how to ride, learn before you go and get your motorcycle license. The reputable places won't rent to you without it. That said, if you buy, buy from a dealership. Doesn't matter if its new or used. Paperwork is insane on used bikes. Unless the law has changed you have to have signatures from everyone that has ever owned the bike and I'd rather the dealership deal with that instead of me :) . So, long term stay, buy. Short term, rent. New arrival, rent and plan to buy when you find your place to settle. IMO? Expat should have a scooter for in town and a car or truck, or access to one, for the rainy season. Again, all my opinion.

This is actually very informative. Thank you 🐻👍

Great content Kevin, I think I want to get a bike soon. Your video is very useful thank you. We also subscribed to your channel

Very interesting, Kevin, thanks! Personally, if I were going to buy one of the new bikes, I'd pay for it on my 2% cashback card, get all the dealership freebies, and then pay off the full amount that month and pocket the ~$80 (almost 4500 pesos) cash back. That being said, I'd probably go for one of those repo'ed ones instead. They just make too much sense. They're dirt cheap, so you won't be out much if it's stolen or wrecked. And if you buy one of the nicer ones repos, it should last if you take care of it. You'd have to be careful, though, because if they're like repos are in the states, people neglect them and trash them. I'd have a mechanic go over it ASAP then take care of it.

In the States, borrowing small amounts of money will cost you more, (not as much as PI). The reason being on $1,700, (92,000 Peso @55 per dollar), there is not enough interest to pay for all the expenses of bookkeeping that the lender needs to do. Banks will generally not loan small amounts like that here. Credit cards are around 25% now, so if you paid it off in a year with equal payments, the interest would be around $215. The first month you would be paying interest on the whole amount, but the last month you would only be paying interest on the balance, so it averages out lower, (1700 x 25% = 425). The seller may add 3% or more to the selling price as that is what the credit card company will be charging them.

Like a friggin title loan in states Flimflam loan sharks

Those XRM’s are the best little bike I’ve ever ridden. You can go up the side of the mountain first gear. I bought my new for $1600 (60,000 pesos) and rode the shit out of it for eight years. It’s still in good shape. Wrote it all over the Philippines from north of Laoag to south of Gensan. Highly recommended. Walk into any Honda dealer, buy one with cash and drive away. Du Ex Am is where I got mine. Took years to get the plate because the whole country was out of stock on plates. Haha. (Seriously). I assume that problem is ironed out by now

You need a 400 cc bike to be unlimited access all roads

Buying second hand makes the most sense financially for sure and wouldn't mind getting one of those then taking it to a mechanic for some service. I was really surprised how low the cost of those used bikes are. Thanks Kevin !

Another great video that shows all angles!

Thanks for showing us the REAL TRUTH! No other vlogger does this! Good Job.

Awesome video Kevin.

Was wondering about prices for a bike their the other day. Great vid thanks

The XRM 125 is a good bike.. Its affordable, robust and was specifically made for the filipino market and needs.. It can handle bad roads, it can handle a bit of offroad, it is fuel efficient and the DRX model has two disc brakes for a very small price upgrade.. I would take this everytime before buying a regular anklebuster scooter that sometimes also is too wide to sneak in between the cars. It was a good choice buying this. Its a real filipino bike. Honda always made great bikes especially for the Filipinos, like the TMX125 Alpha and the TMX Supremo. So many tricycle drivers rely on them, so many families in the provinces use them to transport the whole family on just one bike. It is the source of income for lots of families.

i just bought i new honda motorcycle here in the UK i had to get half on finance it was 6% thats just madness out there, another interesting video keep em coming i'm thinking that area for my retirement

When l came to visit the first time l bought and old used one for 150 usd. Had it for three months, no problems. When l moved here l bought a new Honda adv 160. No one would sell it to me cash. So l financed half of it for a year. Motorcycle shops are not in business to sell bike ... the sell financing 🙂 There is a law that says they have accept a cash payment, but its not being enforced.

Great video

How easy and how would you advertise to sell once you are leaving? That might be a good video to do? Could you sell it to the people that rent them? could you buy a few and rent them ?

Thank you for sharing I learned something today 👍🇬🇧

Guys im a Filpino, if you wanna buy a brand new motorcycle or car im gonna give you a tip. Give some grease money around 3-5k to the dealer ship sales agent secretly or get his phone number and after getting the motorcycle you will give him or her some fix compensation. And you’ll be prioritized in the top 5 waiting list

Last sales lady was nice (out of respect i hope you ask her if its ok to film her before doing it ) This is the most informative helpful video on bikes. I hope you rent the big Yamaha scooter for a day. I really enjoyed the one i rented and im 6ft 2 280lbs

😎👍🇺🇲 Of course we couldn't see when it came looking at the used or rentals. Condition is is important with a used bike and we couldn't see much. I've been curious about pricing on used bikes for awhile. Although I'm into classic 1990's like GSX-R, NSR, FZR and so on. Too bad the focus was so off. I'd like to have been able to see the dirt bike in the window for $500. Anyway. That's for sharing.👍

There are credit cards if you are an American Citizen with good credit which offers interest free for 1 and a half year to pay. Therefore you do not pay interest if you pay the balance according to stipulated terms.

Hi, great video, planning a trip in roughly November, will be island hopping weekly or so, what is the cost to transfer scooter from say Bohol to Sigijore. thinking i would hop by ferry. also can a several month rental be taken to different islands? Thanks

Can foreigners legally own motorbikes and cars in the Philippines???? I was told can not own vehicles in the Philippines. Can you clarify please?.?

Having been a Finance Manager IN both Honda and Yamahe moptorcycle shops here in the US...those interest rates are absolutely INSANE. It makes less than NO sense at all, to finance those purchases thru those dealers. 22$ Discover card looks like a bargain in comparison. How open are they on price negotiation?

How did the ground beef taste compared to US beef?

Used scooter is value for money honda click is a popular option cheap and easy to maintain practically gas and go for usd750

Besides this great video, I would have a request: Could you look into the prices for Threewheelers? Not all Expats feel comfortable on bikes but also dont want to buy an expensive car. Threewheelers like TVS King, TVS Duramax, Bajaj RE, Bajaj Maxima Z, seem to be the way to go then. I think there is a dealer near the airport in Dumaguete..

I think if you going there for a while it’s best to buy a use bike to start off with. But if you moving there permanently buy new .

If you ever think of it and are motivated, would you possibly do a video on just who may be selling Royal Enfield CL350/Bullets and the Bristol 400 classic?

Those used scooters really seem like a good deal, especially when they got serviced before sale.

Avoid ANY small wheeled bike like the plague as they are crap at dealing with rough roads or potholes....that beater honda is ideal for short journeys.

I wonder if you bought it outright, in a uear or 2 do they take it as a trade in for a newer model

Can't ride a new bike until you get all the ownership papers which may take up to 3 months. Get caught without owner reg and you're in trouble. Used bikes or rentals are the way to go. You can have all the legal paper work right away.

For the price, with the California emission requirements, at $1500 all you can get is a no name Chinese twist and go. It's a good deal for a Yamaha or Honda.

Great informative video! I have a few questions Kevin. If you're coming there and have only driven cars in the US should you get a motorcycle license in the US before coming there? Does that help over there? I have driven scooters/mopeds here in the US just have not have driven a motorcycle and don't plan to over there, scooters only. If you don't have that certification on your US license will you have to on your Philippine license?

Oh Kevin, no prices shown that’s called a skin tax

I rented one for a few weeks, 15 USD.

The buying bikes section has foreigner and filipina prices no doubt

HOW MUCH TO BRING MY ROAD KING THERE ? DONT SEE ME BEING 6,3 .. BEING COMFLY

Any concerns about using a credit card in the Philippians?

Do they require a motorcycle endorsement for the smaller cc bikes?

Wow! Those finance charges! Thats why some dealer's don't like cash...

So you can actually rent and drive a bike with an American drivers license? I though I heard you mention that briefly in your presentation?

Those interest rates are absolutely insane. Definitely loan sharking

They punish you for financing over a shorter term? The best deal is cash out the door. Keep life simple.

used seems like the way to go - WW

Where was the used bike location I'm very interested thanks

I am wondering if I have my filipina buy it, can she do better on prices? Skin tax and all being an issue.

Colud you put the address For the used bike shop,I would like to go there. Thanks 😊

Thank you Kevin!

How doe we know if these bikes are not stolen?

I think i would get a used one for $500. Ride it till its done. 1-3yrs

Anything with bigger motor? 125 with side car cant even go up hills.

If you buy new how long to get the registration and can you ride the scooter while you wait? One vlogger said no.

can we ship our trucks or cars over?

Never bought a scooter only motorcycles, the cash price seems reasonable without financing

I am Sold on the MT-15!

If you finance a new bike how much is comprehensive insurance? Is it mandatory? About how much monthly?

I'm not sure which bike I like better but I would drive it like I stole it. It's smart to rent one so when I wreck it I just walk away and it's no big deal. I would crash it or stop paying for it until they repo it and just go to another rental company. Or maybe better to just drive it into the ocean so they can't find it.

It is insane. I've done the math too... its criminal!!!

Sales girl prolly said after u left there. OMG another cheap charlie? Lol

When in Asia rent everything don't buy 😂 !

Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to many ads. Time for me to unsubscribe.

THANKS :)) VERRRRY USEFUL VIDEO that I Been VERY INTERESTED IN !!! WOWWWW ......*** 200 Peso *** Rebate ? LMAO :O))