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Old 1 Mar 2013
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actually, you can take guatemalan bikes to the USA and register them, no problem. As long as you have the original title in your name.
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actually, you can take guatemalan bikes to the USA and register them, no problem. As long as you have the original title in your name.
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Wrong !
If they don't comply with US environmental regulations , you will not be able to import them permanently .
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well, as long as they are not chinese then.
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Not even if they are European, made for the European (or Latin American) market
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Wrong !
If they don't comply with US environmental regulations , you will not be able to import them permanently .
it depends on the state. In Texas you can license just about anything, if it has the equipment to pass state inspection, lights, horn, etc. There are a lot of two stroke dirt bikes here with plates on them.

In Wisconsin, they run your VIN through a database, if your model is not on the approved list, you don't get a plate. Can't speak for other states.
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Wondering if Steve ever did buy a bike...? I´m on the méxican guatemalan border in Chiapas right now trying to choose a bike for travel as well. As of now I´´m looking at the 125cc´s...the Honda XR 125 L, CG 125 tool, CG 150 cargo. Not sure which bike....and maybe it´d be best for me to actually cross over to guatemala and buy a bike, because there´s other options there (look at the mexican and guatemalan honda pages to see what I mean). Not sure what the prices are there as they don´t list them on the internet though...but I imagine some are cheaper being as the XR 125 L is cheaper in just about every other country I´ve seen thus far.

Anyways, any recomendations in regards to a 125cc for central-south america?
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Anyways, any recomendations in regards to a 125cc for central-south america?
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I did some looking at new bikes when I was recently in Guatemala, and here is what I found.

The Honda dealer in Antigua has the CTX 200 for Q38,000 and the 125 Bros for Q20,000. For some reason they couldn't give me a price on a 250 Tornado, nor did they have one in stock.

I think the best value is the Bajaj (Indian) Pulsar, which is available in a 135, 180, and 220. A dealer in Guate is advertising the 220 for Q18,500. Those bikes are everywhere in Mexico, and Guatemala, can't speak for further south. The people I've talked to with them are happy. Not a dual sport type bike, though.

UM, a chinese brand I am not familiar with, has a 200cc dual sport that looks very good for Q12,500 at several dealers. This would be going out on a limb a little more, as I don't have any info on servicability or reliability.
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Also, I´ve been thinking about the CGL 125 TOOL because it´s around $1,000usd cheaper than the XR 125 L and the bros....just don´t think it´ll handle very well on ¨off road¨ settings....which is a big downside, but I´ve heard it can handle somewhat well on dirt roads etc..? Anybody have any experience with this bike and travelling?
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This guy bought a CGL125 in Chile and rode it all around South America and then up through Central America to Texas:

From Chile to Texas on a Small Motorcycle | Ondrej Jurik
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Honda rx125l in Mexico
Hey guys! Thought I'd throw in a reply here..... Completely new to motorbikes and just bought a brand new rx125 here in Cozumel, Mexico.... Costed me 28000 pesos or approximately 2500. I'm in the process of breaking in the motor before I head to costa Rica on it.... And like the guy above, If ambitious enough, back to Canada.... So far I have to say its a great little bike (compared to nothing though because I have no prior experiences) and seems to handle well. Just wondering how it will handle the trip :s.
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The 125 Honda should be easliy able to handle the trip. But you say you might ride it "back to Canada" implying that you might expect to keep riding it there beyond just a visit?
You can come into Canada and ride it around as a tourist.... but....
Take note that you will not be able to get it registered and licensed in Canada because it is a model not certified by Transport Canada. If you lived here you could keep it as a track bike,a toy and lawn ornament though.Better sell it while still in Mexico where it is at home with its paperwork.
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if you want to spend 25.000Q, i have a nice honda xr 650r for you. model 2000
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you can have it in your name in a day
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hey guys reading some info here.seems in Guatemala is possible to register a moto in your name?
or at least easier then Mexico(?) I ll be looking to buy a used/almost new bike ,to speed up the registration process in the spring.Any suggestions/reccomandations appreciated
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hey guys reading some info here.seems in Guatemala is possible to register a moto in your name?
or at least easier then Mexico(?) I ll be looking to buy a used/almost new bike ,to speed up the registration process in the spring.Any suggestions/reccomandations appreciated
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Yes, a foreigner can register a moto in their name here. I'm going through the process now of importing my moto I drove down from the US - hopefully done in the next few days. It can take a little while, so patience is needed (especially in holiday season), and unless you're excellent at Spanish and know the system well, it might be best to use an agent for the process. My agent came recommended by a guy who has used her family several times. If you send me a PM, I can give you her info (I'm too new on here to send you a PM).

If you buy a moto in Guatemala, I'm sure the process is much easier than importing one like I'm doing. Might be as easy as visiting the local SAT (tax) office.
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