Buying a bike in Australia
 

Having secured my transport for NZ i am now looking at buying a bike in Australia, what state is the best to buy one in or does it make no difference?

Are their any web based sites that you could recommend for buying bikes?

G'day RWR

probably the best place to do your homework is 'hopefully', the link below :thumbup1: It gives you both private & dealer sales :scooter:

Used Motorcycle For Sale - Buy and Sell Motorcycles Australia - bikesales.com.au

Avoid NSW in my opinion as they have annual roadworthy inspections which may require you to return to that State to get the inspection. Insurance and vehicle registration are void without the inspection.


Easier States are QLD and Victoria which only require an inspection when the vehicle is offered for sale. I don't have any experience of SA or WA.


Bear in mind that selling a vehicle in Australia is also not simple if it is sold in another State where it is registered - mainly lots of paperwork for you or a substantial reduction in price to get the buyer to take on the challenge of bureaucracy.


I would buy from a dealer - mainly the convenience of going to a few shops rather than looking on the internet and travelling a wide area. Australia is not an easy place to get around using public transport and it may take a full day to see a bike in the suburbs only to find out its not what you need/want. Dealers will also handle all the paperwork for you - transfer of ownership, etc.


Try and buy a bike that has long registration or the dealer will register it for you for the 12 month period.


If you can narrow down your preferred bike(s) there might be some more advice available as to the where and how.


Insurance threads on here are pretty good so you need to read up on how Aussie vehicle insurance works.

South Australia doesn't require inspections. But agree selling a vehicle registered in another state can be difficult.

WA- as along as the bike is in rego, no inspections needed.

Also look at the fleamarket for ADV Australia. Plenty of good bikes already set up

Here is some more places to look for private bikes

Free Local Classifieds Ads from all over Australia - Gumtree
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