My Experience in Mexico.
In December 2023 I bought a brand new Honda XR 150 in Cabo San Lucas at the Honda Moto Shop. Problem was that they changed Rules in BCS (maybe other States of Mexico, too, I dont know) so you cant get the Placa(License Plate) as a Tourist. They want to See an Immigration Card. Besides that you need a Motorbike Drivers License and some Kind of Invoice to prove that you live there, I had both but brought me nothing as Tourist. In the End the Trick as described in the Post above worked, I found someone Local that I trusted to put the Bike in his Name and then he sold it back to me. But to find someone trustworthy wasnt easy cause I came there knowing noone and with very limited Spanish Language Skills.
I wanted to have a New Moto as I am intending to Go all the Way down to Southamerica and did not want to mess around with something Used but if you dont know anyone for the new Bike Trick I highly recommend buying a good Used one. But make sure that the Seller will give you the Placa with the Bike as well, otherwise you will have the same Problem as with a new Bike. Let him write a Letter with Whitnesses to confirm he is giving you the Plate in your Name and He is Not having any responsabilitys anymore.
Also keep in mind a new Placa costs around US$75 in BCS. Basic Seguro(Insurance) with Qualitas is only given in a yearly Rate with no Refunds If you cancel before the Date and costs around US$180 with a $200.000 Liability.
I got Insurance with ANA in the End with 100.000 covered for US$120 anual and could pay without Credit Card at their Bank in cash. There is also HDi, AXA, Atlas, GNP and Mapfre Seguro Offices in bigger Citys. Just ask around they all got different Options and Prices. But this is for Mexican Plates only, dont forget. I am still not sure if its mandatory to have a Moto Seguro in Mexico. I would highly recommend getting one anyways, you dont want to argue with Police about that, also in case of an Accident if you cant pay and have no Insurance its possible they put you in Jail.
By the way the little 150XR is a great lightweight Bike if you travel with less Equipment and go off the beaten Path here and there. Also you wont be recognized as a Foreigner. Crossed beautiful Mx from the Baja to Cancun 8.000kms in 10Weeks.
Good Luck*and*Ride*On

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