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Air Blade 125: key ignition or Smart Key? The differences and which to choose

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A comparison of the two Air Blade 125 versions Motorent rents out: the familiar key ignition and the Smart Key, with both daily rates and tips for choosing by habit.

Two Honda Air Blade 125 bikes: the key ignition version in black and the Smart Key version in white and red

The Air Blade 125 is a familiar choice for longer rides thanks to its smoother, stronger 125cc engine compared with the 110cc version. At Motorent this model comes in two versions, key ignition and Smart Key, which differ mainly in the type of lock and a few extras.

Key ignition: familiar and simple

The key ignition version uses a familiar metal key like most scooters, easy to use from the very first time. It has a 125cc fuel-injected engine and a fuel tank of about 4.4 litres in the front, so you can refuel without lifting the seat; the seat height is about 775 mm.

Smart Key: more convenient

The Smart Key version needs no key to insert: you keep the smart key in your pocket, and you can unlock and locate the bike remotely. Other extras such as a lit storage compartment or a USB charging port depend on the model year, so ask our staff when you collect the bike. It suits you if you get on and off the bike many times a day.

Daily rates for the two versions

The Air Blade 125 with key ignition is from 170,000 VND/day for 1 to 2 days, down to 100,000 VND/day for a month. The Smart Key version is from 180,000 VND/day, down to 110,000 VND/day for a month, a difference of 10,000 VND per day.

Which one should you choose?

  • You like what is familiar and want to save a little: choose key ignition.
  • You stop and start often, or you like extra convenience: choose Smart Key.
  • Riding more than 100 km: both are 125cc bikes, so choose by habit and budget.

Riding out of town means telling Motorent first. Planning to ride out of town? Just message Motorent before you rent so the trip is confirmed and your deposit is refunded as usual when you return the bike. You can also read the comparison of the Air Blade, Lead and Vision or the ideas for trips around Ho Chi Minh City. When you leave your details, pick the version you want in the form so our staff can set aside the right bike.

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