Importing motorcycles, some prices.

[klyong82]

I thought that - same as the cars. But a couple go up to 10.....

Twice as good as showroom??

I think max is 7 which is new. 6 would be nearby pristine condition. Cannot remember...check out the european bikes they seem to be cheaper than the japanese and from the grade seems to be in better condition. Anyone wanna buy my bike so I can buy a ducati or aprillia from the list.

[Coldrider]

06 CBR1000RR 840,000Yen, 80 yen to the dollar, $10.5K NZ plus freight , insurance, NZ GST, Vinning & rego, there's alot of risk for a few grand.
It won't go smoothly for everyone.

[GerryAttrick]

No mentiion in this thread about shipping. How much does it cost and whats the best way. Would be nice (cheaper) if you could get a bike into one of the big containers coming down but if you ship it as a one off then you have the crating costs (unless you want to find bits missing and broken when it gets here.

Don't forget that GST is on the cost of the bike PLUS freight & insurance.

My son is going up to japan over Christmas and is marrying a Japanese girl so might even be able to swing a nice NC30/35 one day- buring privately might be even cheaper if you have someone who knows what they are doing.

[NOMIS]

MULLY---- your should be able to shed some light on cost's haha.

[Mully]

MULLY---- your should be able to shed some light on cost's haha.

Lots if you use me.

Try Jas Jenners. We dont move vehicles.

[Dani-D]

Me and my partner darren have imported the last 3 bikes we have from the states. I'm about to bring in an 08CBR600rr Liquid Silver graffiti one or another R6 - the flame yellow one. Costs us about $11k max for the bikes showroom fresh and in a factory crate. Add transport to the port, the shipping costs like container fees and fuel surcharge, the paperwar fee for the US title docs, The port fees here in NZ, the MAF and Customs fees and the GST on EVERYTHING combined, and you get to add another $3K or so.

$14K for an $18K bike thats the limited edition version is just fine in my books. Reset the dash displaysto metric - which is done with the push of a couple of buttons -swap out the huge USA edition indicators for flush mounts and waalaa, one enviable unique in NZ ride.

I have brought in a hotbodies modded low km (mile) R6 Raven and an R6-S for myself so far.

I'd definitely recommend it if you can stomach the risks involved with purchasing online.

I can post up the quotes we have on shipping if needed too.

[breakaway]

I can post up the quotes we have on shipping if needed too.

Yes! In full detail!

[discotex]

$14K for an $18K bike thats the limited edition version is just fine in my books. Reset the dash displaysto metric - which is done with the push of a couple of buttons -swap out the huge USA edition indicators for flush mounts and waalaa, one enviable unique in NZ ride.

Pretty good deal. I got my 08 CBR for $15.5k here but the Graffiti version would have a premium and probably wasn't imported here at all. I heard only one Hanspree Ten Kate replica was imported so you'd have to go offshore for that too.

As far as I can tell the only thing you lose going with a US model is the hazard light switch and the HISS security system.

The NZ model comes with stupidly large indicators too. Must get around to replacing mine!

[yod]

As far as I can tell the only thing you lose going with a US model is the hazard light switch and the HISS security system.

that's interesting

any idea why they don't have the HISS on the US models?

[nodrog:Me]

any idea why they don't have the HISS on the US models?

its illegal, its against the constitution to discriminate against thieves by making it harder for them to earn a living.

[Rob Taylor]

If your importing from Japan Kiwi Car Carriers offer a roll on roll off service for bikes just like cars.Go to there web site for prices. FOB price & Freight plus GST plus port services charge and a small amount for customs entry fee etc. Allow about $200 for Vin. Not sure about price for rego

[ambler]

I am able to bid for bikes on yahoo auctions in Japan and bring them to NZ if anyone is interested. It would cost roughly $3000 + bike price + GST, ready to ride (6mo rego).

[discotex]

that's interesting

any idea why they don't have the HISS on the US models?

Not a clue... I just remember thinking it was weird when I skimmed the manual.

its illegal, its against the constitution to discriminate against thieves by making it harder for them to earn a living.

probably true ya know.

[AllanB]

You'll really need to research your models.

I know the Hornet 900 market in NZ - there are a couple on your list.
Both 2002's (non adjustable suspension year) 31-45,000 on clocks and work out at NZ $5600 - plus import costs.

Not worth it for those prices if you are looking at around $7 landed.

[FROSTY:Me]

something to keep in mind bring in bikes from the states and japan. You may find yourself a "tadd" disapointed in the performance.
The anti polution laws especially in california makes for quite low hp bikes and the japs seem to set em up to only do 190km/h
This might not apply to all bikes but in my experience it does