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Buying a bike in Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan
Hi guys,

I have a royal enfield here in the UK, and am thinking of shipping it to Kyrgyzstan for £750, meeting it there, and driving it back the the UK.

Would it be more attractive an option to try and just buy a cheaper bike out in Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan? Or would I run into problems bringing it over borders, especially in Europe.

It would certainly save my bike a lot of damage and cost of shipping, but is it even possible to bring a bike from central Asia into the UK?

If anyone has any better ideas I am open!

Thanks in advance,

Jamie
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I have heard of several that have bought bikes here and road them to wherever. As long as you have the proper documents there should not be any trouble. A Swiss man bought a KLR here that was registered in the States and road it everywhere without any trouble. He is now on a bicycle in Ethiopia and his KLR is sitting here for sale, if you like.
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Hi guys,
I'am from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
I used to be a mountain guide interpreter and now a mamber of smal motorcycles club in Kyrgyzstan.
We are engaged in the restoration of old Soviet motorcycles.
We can provide with Russian ready-to-ride motorcycles, as well as to help in selling your motorcycle in Bishkek after your tour. For mor information please contact by email: adventure@mail.ru
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I have heard of several that have bought bikes here and road them to wherever. As long as you have the proper documents there should not be any trouble. A Swiss man bought a KLR here that was registered in the States and road it everywhere without any trouble. He is now on a bicycle in Ethiopia and his KLR is sitting here for sale, if you like.
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Is the klr still for sale? I'm starting a journey in the Stans next month and am looking for a bike to buy.
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I have heard of several that have bought bikes here and road them to wherever. As long as you have the proper documents there should not be any trouble. A Swiss man bought a KLR here that was registered in the States and road it everywhere without any trouble. He is now on a bicycle in Ethiopia and his KLR is sitting here for sale, if you like.
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Hi this may be late...but I ll be looking for a bike in Bishlek or Almaty end june 2019 .Any around ?or could share info about any other travellers selling appreciated.thnx!
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Hi. I'm planning a trip through the 'stans of this year and curious if you were able to finally buy a bike? What was the process?
I'm hoping to buy a bike in either Tashkent, Bishkek, or Almaty around April.
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Hi stbarnet,

what kind of bike are you looking for?
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Hi Jamie (thenational) did you manage to do this adventure in the end? Looking at something similar and would be great to hear your experience, cheers, Marko
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