Is it popular, in Honduras, to have a motorcycle?

Question

Im going down there for a month in June, and I was looking into renting something in order to get around San Pedro Sula.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

There are lots of motorcycles and scooters here in Honduras and they  can be rented for a reasonable price.  It is not any more hazardous and the police don't hassle you anymore than anywhere else.  There is a helmet and closed toe shoe law though.  Rent a machine, buy the insurance and enjoy yourself.

Answer 2

It doesn't make any sense to me for just a month,especially if you're going to be in just one place for most of your time.

My choice for a short stay would be public transportation.

I have in the past purchased used motorcycles(twice) when I knew I was going to be in a country for three months or longer and then sold them before I left so it was very inexpensive.

For just a month, I truly couldn't justify the cost of renting any kind of transportation.

Bear in mind you also assume a lot more personal and financial liability by operating any kind of motor vehicle in a foreign country and you can also attract more than your fair share of unwanted attention from the police...Just my opinion.

Have a great trip. I like SPS and have quite a few friends there. Buena Suerte!

Answer 3

I don't know about being popular, but there are a lot of motorcycle's and scooters down there.  

They have a lot of traffic with congestion and a motorcycle makes it easier to get around the traffic.

Just be careful b/c if you have never been to Honduras you wouldn't know how they drive...crazy!