Hi guy's, i am actual in Kerala/ India, and there are some facts, that foreigners are not allowed to buy a new bike.As my thoughts to give a native the money, and buy it from him, works only, if i have a working visa, business visa etc. that allow's to search for a apartment, have a permanent adress and give me the way to register the bike on my name.
The bike has at least to be registered minimum a half year on my name, so that german customs and most importend the german TÜV, like the MOT, accept it as a importing vehicle.If i declare the bike as part of my move back to Germany , the regulations are much easier for registration.But i have to make some conversions, on tyres, lights etc.I wrote to the german RE Dealer, and they told me that all parts are avaiable , costs around 500€.As you may know, the Royal Enfield Classic 500 will cost here in India roundabout 1600€ including numberplates, paperwork etc., compare to nearly 6000€ in germany.now may you understand all the Energy i put in the idea.
The only hassle is, that the german automobilclub ADAC will not give me a carnet .There was to much hassle with importing from non EU countries.
I hope to find a easy solution, it sounds a bit complicate, here in India,also bureaucracy is worse then in germany.

By the way , sorry for my bad english
Roland