Buying and registering a motorbike in Canada
Good day,
Like many fellow riders on this forum, I'm seriously considering doing a bigger trip on a motorbike. This year in June/July would be the right time as I could free myself from work - and as time is passing by I'm not getting any younger
I've searched answers to the questions I have on the forum and on the internet more generally, but can't get a final statement as there seems to be conflicting reports. I'm sorry if this has already been answered here.
My idea would be to buy a motorbike in Canada and register/get plates in Canada also. Then I'd take the bike South down to Argentina (and maybe back to Canada).
I'm not a Canadian citizen and I've actually never been to Canada.
- Can I buy and register a motorbike in Canada? If I buy new, can the dealer arrange for me the paperwork and get the plates so that I'm ready to start as soon as I arrive at the shop?
- Will I be able to buy a Canadian insurance? I have an international driving license. Is the standard Canadian insurance also valid in the US?
- If for example I buy this DR650 advertised here for CAD 6300, what's going to be the final cost including registration, third-party insurance and all existing taxes and fees?
Thanks for any hint!
Nick
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