looking for a bike in NZ to rent or buy december-january
 

Hi!

I'm going to spend 2 months in NZ, starting end of november in Auckland.

The idea was to rent or buy a motorbike to travel all around NZ, but I don't know wich one is the best option..?!?

If buying, how does it work with plate, insurance, different documents, ..? :confused1: Is it easy to do? (I'm from europe, Switzerland)

What about re-selling afterwards? I'm just afraid to not be able to sell it in time before flying home.. doh

And renting, probably way too expensive..?

Any useful website?

Sorry, I've never done this, and I'm really excited about this adventure but so confused..! :helpsmilie

Cheers, for any advice you could give me :bier

For reference the bike I rented while in NZ was around $130 Aud a day. It was an xt660. So yes will get expensive

For bikes look at www.trademe.co.nz - local ebay type site.

It's fairly easy to buy a bike to travel on, you need to supply ID & an address to transfer the ownership (use address of your hotel etc) Also the bike needs a current WOF safety inspection sticker & a current vehicle licensing tag (commonly known as registration or rego) Insurance is not required but 3rd party is a good idea & fairly cheap to get.

See the NZTA website for details on WOF, rego, ownership transfer etc.

Cheers
Clint

Hi mate
I am selling a bike on trade me at the moment.
Buy online and sell with NZ's #1 auction & classifieds site | Trade Me
Listing no.805828456
If it of interest I would be prepared to store and list it for you when your trip is finished.

Regards
Mark.