How to ride from the US to Nicaragua to donate motorcycle?
 

Its not a map question.
Long story short, I know some missionaries in Nic that would love a motorcycle. Ive mentioned the idea of riding a dual sport down there from the US and donating it to them, then flying home. Rode RTW last year so I have some experience with moto travel. Now I want more. Im a US citizen and so is the guy I would be donating the bike to.

Which bike? Im thinking something along the lines of an older Yamaha XT, 225, 350, 600 What is the most popular bike down there and easiest to get parts for if they should be needed. Need something I can buy here.

Paperwork? Transfer of ownership to the guy, what are the rules for import fees and title transfer for someone in this situation.

Thanks for any help you can give

nice idea, wrong country. i would bet you will not be able to accomplish your goal without your friend having trouble.

1. if he is not a resident he cannot register a vehicle. period.
2. several years ago, a US fire dept donated a fire truck to a volunteer fire dept in granada. customs refused to release the truck until taxes were paid. the fight went on for YEARS, though i think eventually the local FD was able to get the truck.
3. bikes over ten years old may NOT be imported. period no exceptions.
4. you are better off donating cash and having him buy a bike locally and get it registered in someone else's name.
5. most local bikes are chinese but yamaha is available as are other jap brands. parts for the jap bikes will be costly and rarely kept in stock--60-90 day wait.