NMAX or Vespa: which scooter for two in Bali?
By the alrity team in Kerobokan, Bali · Updated 1 Nov 2026
For most couples the Yamaha NMAX is the best scooter in Bali: comfortable for two, relaxed on long rides and with room under the seat. Choose the Vespa for style and short rides around Canggu and Seminyak, and the Aprilia SR GT 200 for hills and day trips into the mountains.
Key facts
- All three are automatics that fit two people.
- NMAX: most comfortable for two and for long rides.
- Vespa: lightest and nimblest in town, less relaxed on long hills with two.
- Aprilia SR GT 200: taller suspension, made for hills and rough roads.
All three of our scooters fit two people, but they feel quite different on Bali's roads. Here's how to choose.
| Price per day | 2–6 days | 7–13 days | 14–29 days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha NMAX | Rp150K≈A$12≈US$8.3 | Rp120K≈A$9.4≈US$6.6 | Rp114K≈A$8.9≈US$6.3 | Rp75K≈A$5.9≈US$4.1 |
| Aprilia SR GT 200 | Rp200K≈A$16≈US$11 | Rp160K≈A$13≈US$8.8 | Rp152K≈A$12≈US$8.4 | Rp100K≈A$7.8≈US$5.5 |
| Vespa LX I-Get 150 | Rp175K≈A$14≈US$9.6 | Rp140K≈A$11≈US$7.7 | Rp133K≈A$10≈US$7.3 | Rp88K≈A$6.9≈US$4.8 |
Yamaha NMAX: the comfortable all-rounder
A long, wide seat and room under it for a helmet and a bag. It's smooth on longer rides, like Canggu to Uluwatu, and easy in traffic once you're used to its size. Our best pick for most couples. More about the NMAX.
Aprilia SR GT 200: for hills and day trips
Taller suspension, chunky all-road tyres and a high seat. It climbs the Bukit and the roads around Ubud easily with two people and handles rough roads better. Choose it for long day trips around the island. More about the Aprilia.
Vespa LX: the classic
Light, easy to ride and beautiful in photos. Perfect for cafés and sunset rides around Canggu and Seminyak; less relaxed on long, hilly rides with two. More about the Vespa.
Quick answer
| Your plan | Best pick |
|---|---|
| Mostly beach towns and cafés | Vespa |
| A mix of everything, comfortable for two | NMAX |
| Long trips, hills, Ubud and the north | Aprilia SR GT 200 |
Whatever you choose, the price per day drops the longer you ride: 20% off from 7 days, 24% off from 14 days and 50% off from 30 days. Planning a long ride? Read Canggu to Uluwatu by scooter.
Questions people ask
Which scooter is best for two people in Bali?
The Yamaha NMAX: a long, comfortable seat, enough power for hills with two, and room under the seat. The Aprilia SR GT 200 is the pick for mountain day trips.
Is a Vespa good for Bali?
Yes for town and short rides around Canggu and Seminyak, where it's light and easy to park. For long, hilly rides with two, the NMAX is more comfortable.
Alrighty, let's ride.
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