Bike rental Argentina

[christy]

I'm trying to sort out bike rental for a month this december. I've contacted all the recommended bike rental places on the hubb but the smallest bike I can rent is a 650. I've only ever ridden a 250 trail bike so think I'd probably kill myself on anything much bigger! I'm also only 5ft 1'' so my choice of bike is a bit limited. Does anyone know of anyone who might rent smaller bikes anywhere in Argentina?
Thanks
Christine

[Mick O'Malley]

Your best bet would probably be to buy a bike out there and sell it at the end of your trip. If you contact the community in your initial destination you will very likely get all the info. you need, including on renting.

What is your proposed itinerary? I've done a fair bit of riding in Patagonia and could point you at some places to see and stay.

Regards, Mick

[xfiltrate]

Buenos Aires HUBB Community member here. Elisa and I have purchased 3 new bikes in Buenos Aires. 2 bikes while we were foreign tourists here, (USA and Spain) and 1 bike recently as permanent foreign residents of Argentina I am aware of many of the HUBB who as foreign tourists purchased new or used motorcycles in Argentina.

It is legal for a foreign tourist to purchase and register in her/his name a new or used Argentine registered motorcycle. At this time, Argentine regulations prohibit the foreign tourist from exporting (crossing out of Argentina) with her/his Argentine registered motorcycle. There are rare exceptions to this law for which a time constrained...Temporary Vehicle Export Permit is issued. And, some borders are more attentive to stopping foreign tourists exiting Argentina on their Argentine registered motorcycle than others.

I have posted the process of a foreign tourist buying/selling and Argentine registered bike under several threads on the HUBB. Finding the bike and prearranging the purchase and sale, perhaps to the same dealer from which the bike was purchased, would be the way to go.

Honda's manufacturer in Brazil (250cc, 400cc and smaller bikes) or in Argentina (smaller bikes) are less expensive than the imported bikes because of Mercosur trade agreements between Argentina and Brazil. Generally new bikes are less expensive in Argentina than in Brazil, but used bike prices vary wildly.

Any Hondas up to, but not including, the duel purpose XR 250 Honda Tornado are readily available in Buenos Aires. Honda NX 400 Falcons and the 250cc Tornados might require 6 weeks before delivery. Other 250cc Hondas are readily available.

Hope this helps.

xfiltrate Eat, Drink and Be Careful

[bamcho]

Hi Christine,

I am also looking for information on Motorocyle rental in South and Central America and Mexico as I have around 3 weeks leave to use up before the end of the year.

I have already got some information for Costa Rica and now looking at other countries as total cost (rental + flights) will be a big part of the decision making process in where I end up.

If you happen to find some good info for Argentina then please forward on.

Cheers,
Cameron.

[christy]

Thanks Mick and xfiltrate for the replies. I think i probably will buy one if I can find a trustworthy dealer.
Xfiltrate - I am going to read through all the information you have posted on the hubb to find out how to go about buying one there but is there a trustworthy dealer you would recommend?

Thanks
Christine

[christy]

Hi Cameron, you're basically looking at around 100 US dollars per day for a 650cc and a little more for a 1000cc. Most bike rentals are BMWs. I couldn't find anything cheaper than that.
Christine

[xfiltrate]

Yes, I agree with waterfox that you should buy from an authorized Honda or brand X dealer.

Jorge Nacandakare is the owner of the very first authorized Honda dealership in all of Argentina. His grandparents immigrated to Argentina at the turn of the century by walking over the Andes from Chile. They began with a farm equipment business and when Honda was looking to expand into Argentina asked Jorge if he would like to have the very first Honda dealership in Argentina. Consistently over the years he has won awards from Honda and is flown to japan as an honored guest of Honda to receive his awards yearly. He is a very wise oriental gentleman and I would trust him with my life.

I grew up in Japan and know a little of the culture and have learned that Jorge is very close and consults with the President of Honda South America.... Regional offices of Honda are in Brazil...

If you will tell me the bike you want, when you want it, I know Jorge offers a deal to foreigners to buy back the bike immediately for a % of purchase price. I will personally guarentee the buy back.

The buy back is offered if the bike is returned withh less than 12,000 K and within one year. The 12,00 K/one year means it is still under Honda protection plan (free with purchase of new bike) and the bike has only suffered normal wear and tear. If the bike is damaged beyond what is covered by the protection plan a lower buy back % is offered.

I will get you the exact cost you will have to pay, including registration etc. and advise exactly when you can pick up the bike.

Go to any Buenos Aires Honda web site and see the selection of new bikes offered.
Choose the bike. Let me know and I will get cost and buy back %.

Also fitting out a bike here is easy. Bring your soft luggage saddle bags, tail bag and tank bag and don't forget your helmet, maps , gps camping gear etc... and riding outfit....and you can have the rack work done here expertly in one day and 1/3 the cost of the States and Europe.

Jorge Nakandekare's Honda dealer ship is on Juan B. Justo 7550 in Buenos Aires. GENAMAX SLR AND PHONE IS 4671 2558, and they close for a short siesta during the afternoons. Contact me direct for more info.


There are also many other reputable dealers, but you must get everything in writing and the important factors here are if the dealer can have the bike you want ready the day you want it and if the dealer can get the paperwork processed ahead of time so you can be off and running without an unexpected delay. I know Jorge can do this he has done it for us and many others.

Remember you will have a mandatory but free 1000 K maintenance due at 1000K good news it can be done at any authorized Honda dealer in Argentina. Just plan your tour and make an appointment for the 1000K maintenance in advance.... where ever you plan to be when you turn over 1000K

Thanks for the question back to you.

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