Top 10 Motorcycles and Scooters to Rent in Bali: The Best Models for 2026

Choosing the best bike to rent in Bali starts with the days you actually plan to ride. A few short journeys near your accommodation and a long day on the road ask different things of both bike and rider. Add your experience, a passenger and the bags you intend to carry, and your shortlist may change again.

This guide compares ten model families for a 2026 trip. Their order is a reading guide, not a popularity or performance ranking. A familiar name alone cannot tell you how a particular rental will fit: compare the exact version, equipment and condition in its listing.

Start with your trip, then choose a category

Your plan	What to compare
Short journeys with frequent stops	Controls you know, reach to the ground, and handling when parking
A longer riding day	Riding position, planned breaks, and how long you can comfortably concentrate
A passenger	Seat and footrest setup, the listed load limits, and your experience riding together
Luggage	Actual storage dimensions and a suitable way to secure the bags you will bring
A motorcycle rather than a scooter	The exact transmission and controls, and your experience with that setup

Browse scooters, maxi-scooters and motorcycles to compare categories. A category narrows the search; it does not guarantee that every model will suit the same rider or journey.

Ten model families to compare

The engine classes below follow the catalog entries linked as examples; they are not exact-displacement specifications for every version in a family. Use category and class to organize a shortlist, not to infer speed, weight, storage or comfort. Passenger fit, luggage and the longest riding day share the checklist at the end.

1. Yamaha NMAX

Both linked NMAX examples, YAMAHA NMAX NEO 155CC and Yamaha Nmax 2024 ABS, are catalogued as 155cc-class maxi-scooters. Their shared category and engine class make them useful for comparing versions within one family; they do not establish a comfort or value winner.

Start with NMAX options, then compare the PCX 160 example if you want another maxi-scooter in a similar engine class. Add the XMAX 250 example when you want to compare a different engine class before narrowing the shortlist.

2. Yamaha XMAX

The Yamaha Xmax Tech SE ABS 2024 example is catalogued as a 250cc-class maxi-scooter. That distinguishes it from the NMAX 155 and PCX 160 examples within the scooter shortlist, without proving that it is roomier, easier to handle or more comfortable.

Compare XMAX options with the NMAX if your main decision is between these scooter engine classes. If you are also considering motorcycles, compare the Versys-X 250: it shares the catalog engine class but belongs to a different vehicle category. For a long riding day, use the shared checklist below rather than engine size as a comfort recommendation.

3. Yamaha XSR

The Yamaha XSR 155 example is catalogued as a 155cc-class motorcycle, and its detail specifies a six-speed manual gearbox with a clutch. That gives you a concrete control setup to consider if you already have experience with geared motorcycles.

Compare XSR options with the CB150X 2023 example for another motorcycle in a similar engine class. If familiar scooter controls are your priority instead, return to the NMAX or PCX comparison. Do not choose the XSR solely from a photograph or assume scooter-style storage.

4. Honda PCX

The Honda PCX 160 ABS example is catalogued as a 160cc-class maxi-scooter. Compared with the NMAX 155 examples, it is an alternative within the same category and a nearby engine class, rather than a proven lighter or easier city choice.

Use PCX options alongside NMAX for your repeated local journeys; compare the Scoopy 110 example if you want to include the separate scooter category. The NMAX and PCX comparison guide can help organize questions. Seating and luggage fit still need checking on the actual rental.

5. Kawasaki Versys

The Kawasaki Versys-X 250 2024 White example is catalogued as a 250cc-class motorcycle. The XMAX 250 example has the same catalog engine class but is a maxi-scooter: decide which vehicle category you want to compare before treating the similar numbers as equivalent riding experiences.

If motorcycles are your preference, compare Versys options with the V-Strom 250 example. For a comparison across motorcycle engine classes, include the CB150X 2023 example. None of these labels sets a suitable daily distance or confirms passenger comfort.

6. Honda Scoopy

The Honda Scoopy Prestige Green example is catalogued as a 110cc-class scooter. This adds a separate category and engine class to a shortlist that otherwise contains the NMAX 155 or PCX 160 maxi-scooter examples.

Compare Scoopy options with the PCX when planning a stay made up of short local journeys. The useful distinction here is the catalog classification; it is not proof of easier parking, lower weight or suitability for someone without riding experience. Apply the shared fit and luggage checks to both.

7. Suzuki V-Strom

The Suzuki V-Strom 250 Black 2025 example is catalogued as a 250cc-class motorcycle, like the Versys-X example. The same category and engine class alone cannot tell you which will better suit your seating, luggage or comfort needs.

Treat V-Strom options and Versys as a pair of candidates. Compare the actual seat and luggage setups using the shared checklist below, with your longest riding day in mind. Compare the CB150X 2023 example if you also want a motorcycle from the 150cc catalog class; that difference alone does not establish weight or ease of handling.

8. Honda ADV

The Honda ADV 160 RoadSync ABS 2026 example is catalogued as a 160cc-class maxi-scooter, the same category and engine class as the PCX example. This puts those two examples together for comparison; the ADV name does not establish a different kind of permitted journey.

Compare ADV options with PCX, or add NMAX for a nearby engine class. The catalog labels alone do not demonstrate better suspension, storage or passenger fit. Use the shared checklist to distinguish the exact versions.

9. Kawasaki KLX

The Kawasaki KLX 150 SE 2024 example is catalogued as a 150cc-class motorcycle. Compare it with the CB150X 2023 example, also in that catalog class, and the XSR 155 example if you want to narrow a motorcycle shortlist before looking at the 250cc entries.

Check the variant when browsing KLX options: the family name is not a specification for every listing. Do not assume that KLX will suit your seating or luggage needs better than CB150X from the category and engine class alone. Compare the actual vehicles using the shared checklist below.

10. Honda CB150X

The Honda CB150X 2023 example is catalogued as a 150cc-class motorcycle. That makes it another option to compare with XSR 155 or KLX 150 within a similar motorcycle engine class. Against NMAX 155, the first distinction is motorcycle versus maxi-scooter, despite the nearby class numbers.

Compare CB150X options with XSR if your shortlist starts with this motorcycle class, or with Versys-X and V-Strom if you want to compare across classes. Whether a particular bike fits both your recurring short journeys and your longest day still depends on the shared checks below.

Turn the shortlist into a practical comparison

Pick two or three options, then compare them using the same questions: which controls are familiar, how do you fit the bike, what must you carry, and how demanding is your longest day? If a listing leaves an important detail unclear, ask about that exact bike before making a decision.

Check the version, equipment, condition and terms for your dates. For passenger travel, verify seating, footrests and stated load limits; for luggage, check dimensions and how bags can be secured. Arrange an appropriate fit and condition check before riding.

Read the Bali scooter license guide when checking your documents and the rental agreement when preparing questions about the terms that apply to your rental. Confirm those terms for the exact vehicle and provider.

Use the full motorcycle and scooter rental catalog to compare listings for your shortlist. Being included in this guide does not confirm a model for your dates; check the exact rental before committing to it.