Dirty Vera. The Minsk is a practical and pragmatic bike with no flash or sharp design. It is made of steel not chrome and prefers to be greased not polished. It is a war-horse which carries its wounds and scars well and can be repaired with just a rock and a stick. The Minsk is cheap to buy and maintain, there are mechanics everywhere, it is a snap to repair by yourself and it is incredibly robust, inconspicuous and gutsy. That is why Minsk is easily the best motorcycle to travel with in Vietnam.