We're arrived in Uluwatu today which means new scooter day. I've been driving a Honda Vario for 2 months and whilst it's a nice little scooter it's not too powerful especially with 2 people on the bike.
Today I've upgraded to Yamaha NMAX which is a slightly more powerful and larger bike than the Vario. It feels like a nicer more high quality bike; from the brakes being a lot stiffer to the suspension actually doing something compared to the Vario.
I've loved driving scooters so much in Bali that I'm considering getting a motorbike license when I get back to Australia. There is nothing like cruising along a beautiful driving road with the wind in your face; especially when it's warm everyday like it is in Bali. The Top Gear guys were on to something.
Having a full motorbike license is beneficial when travelling for a few reasons:
- I'm fully insured and covered if anything (touch wood) happens
- Me and Emma would love to go to Italy or France one day and having a scooter there would be an awesome way to get around the country side
- It's a cheap second vehicle which on the odd occasion we do need back home