Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Central America and Mexico
Buying a motorcycle or scooter in Guatemala late Jan 2018 Buying a motorcycle or scooter in Guatemala late Jan 2018
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Central America and Mexico Topics specific to Central America and Mexico only.
Photo by Marc Gibaud, Clouds on Tres Cerros and Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia

25 years of HU Events


Destination ANYWHERE...
Adventure EVERYWHERE!




Photo by Marc Gibaud,
Clouds on Tres Cerros and
Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia



Like Tree2Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 19 Jan 2018
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 3
Thanks so much for the reply Andy. Sounds like one of the benefits of a used bike is that it's quicker to get up and running from a legal standpoint. Is that correct? That might be my best option since I'm on somewhat limited time frame. If I do go with the used option I'll try to start with one of the adventure companies as I imagine they might have some connections and are more reliable. thanks again!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 20 Jan 2018
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Mimbres, New Mexico, USA
Posts: 511
Quote:
Originally Posted by Projectfresh View Post
Thanks so much for the reply Andy. Sounds like one of the benefits of a used bike is that it's quicker to get up and running from a legal standpoint. Is that correct? That might be my best option since I'm on somewhat limited time frame.
That is my understanding, although I have not bought a bike there myself.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Projectfresh View Post
If I do go with the used option I'll try to start with one of the adventure companies as I imagine they might have some connections and are more reliable. thanks again!
That is where I would start.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 23 Jan 2018
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: antigua,guatemala
Posts: 216
Getting a used bike registered in your name can be done in 1 day , a new one might take 2 weeks .
$1000 or under might be tough ; the best place to look for one is GC .
Look at this site , so you can get an idea what's out there .
https://www.olx.com.gt/motos-cat-379

Pay at least 30% less of what they originally ask for and make sure all the papers are in order :
1) tarjeta de circulación (registration)
2) Titulo (title)

Suerte !
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 23 Jan 2018
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 3
Thanks Guaterider. Really appreciate the great info. Because of my limited time this trip, and since I've already done most of Guatemala by bus and have a desire to spend my last month exploring Nicaragua, I decided to fly down to Managua and just rent a bike for a few weeks. Next time if I give myself a few months of love to but a bike in Guatemala and make the drive from Flores to Panama.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 23 Jan 2018
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 61
I bought a new Yumbo 250 (Chinese bike) in Sept. of 16. It was fine for what it was. It actually took my wife and I to a few Guatemalan destinations. Every mechanic and tire guy knows how to fix them if needed. But I personally had no problems for the six months I owned it. I also has happy trail racks. Other than oil changed every 1000 it was good to me. But with my wife on board I listed for more power so I sold it to a girl here in Guatemala. She wants to sell it and get a little Suzuki 125 because it is just too tall and too much for her. As far as I can tell you she did regular maintainence on it. It had 8000 km when she bought it and right now I am not sure. I paid Q12500 and replacement now is over Q13000. Her price is FIRM Q8000. If you are interested let me know. The bike and I are in Rio Dulce (Frontaras) Guatemala.
Rick
Phone (502) 3230 3436
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 26 Mar 2018
Forestwiz's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 143
Hey guys interesting posts.Is it easy to pass the bike in your name ,to cross borders etc? I hear is easier Guate then Mexico?
cheers for info!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 26 Mar 2018
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Norwich,Ontario,Canada
Posts: 1,070
As long as you have the official original proof of registration and ownership for the bike in YOUR OWN NAME , the exact same name as appears in your passport and on your drivers license , you will have no difficulty bringing your motorcycle across the borders of any of these countries as long as your stated intent is to use the bike for yourself and will remove it from the country before the temporary import permit expires .

Actually the Mexican border process for this is no more difficult than any of the other countries . Mexico will ask that you put down a security REFUNDABLE deposit which will be no greater than 400 US DOLLARS IN CASH MONEY or an equivalent in pesos only if paying by credit card. That deposi varies with the age of the bike.
The Central American countries each use a slightly different routine an slightly different paper forms but nothing that cannot be worked through with a bit of calm and patience .
__________________
http://advrider.com/index.php?thread....207964/page-5 then scroll down to post #93
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 15 Dec 2018
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 1
[QUOTE=guaterider;577360]Getting a used bike registered in your name can be done in 1 day , a new one might take 2 weeks .
$1000 or under might be tough ; the best place to look for one is GC .

Guaterider. I will be in Guatemala sometime in early 2019 and I would like to ride to Costa Rica. Would you say that the Italika's are decent enough to ride to Costa Rica, or even Panama? Im a 5 foot 3 girl, therefore I want a smaller bike. Maybe a 125 or 150. I would spend a little more for a Honda 125 if it was under $1500.

(AND YES, Ive already read that thats not the best bike for the Pan-American. Or that it is even a death wish. But I have never gone the conventional or "safe" route. I learned how to ride a scooter in Vietnam. Then got comfortable with it in Thailand and Myanmar. And then learned how to ride and got comfortable with a semi-auto in a big portion of India and Bangladesh.

...So, go right ahead trolls and tell me how its not feasible. But I have planned little and have had far less issues than what most people have warned in "sketchy" countries. ((although I'm sure you all have good intent )).)

Sorry for the side rant Guaterider. I have appreciated your information provided on this thread so far. Theres little info on the internet pertaining to this. So, Thanks!
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 2 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Motor trip South America Jan 2018 - May 2018 willem1985 Travellers Seeking Travellers 14 21 Dec 2017 00:58
Motorcycle Insurance in Guatemala? Help? donnh Central America and Mexico 3 1 Feb 2013 20:52
Container UK to Namibia late Nov2012 return Late Jan 2013? TonyTea sub-Saharan Africa 8 13 Aug 2012 20:24

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
Ecuador June 13-15
Bulgaria Mini: June 27-29
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Aug 14-17
Romania: Aug 22-24
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
New York: October 9-12 NEW!
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

2026 Confirmed Dates:
(get your holidays booked!)

Virginia: April 23-26
Queensland: May 1-4
CanWest: July 9-12

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)

Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:28.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top