Scooters and small-displacement commuters are all the rage in Asia. Unlike the U.S. and Europe, most urban Asian cities are extremely congested. Narrow roads and hundreds of intersections take the place of sprawling highways and boulevards, and the mish mash of pedestrians, cars, and other road users is nothing short of organized chaos. As such, two-wheeled transport is really the most time and cost-effective way to get around.
Unsurprisingly, the Asian market is home to a completely different ecosystem of motorcycles when compared to other parts of the world. All major motorcycle manufacturers have their own interpretation of the ultimate personal mobility machine, with the Japanese manufacturers, along with Indian companies like Bajaj and TVS in some countries, dominating the market. Honda, in particular, has a very attractive range of scooters in the ASEAN market, the newest of which is the Genio, which has just been refreshed for 2022 and launched in Indonesia.
