I have regularly ridden UK registered bikes in and out of Russia, using various border points with Baltic states. In 2007 I was charged about 100roubles ($3) on each of 2 entries. Each year since there has been no charge.
Insurance is another matter. I paid about 2000 roubles ($55) for 4 months bike insurance. It's only the legal minimum piece of paper to keep the Road Police happy!
By the way, after some pleading but no bribes, last summer I got a 4 month entry for the bike despite them pointing out the 90 day visa restriction. I explained it was only for emergency and I would fly out to come back for it later if problems arose.
As Motoreiter says, they always seem to want to give you less than you ask for or are entitled to have.
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