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Friends down under, I was wondering if you could help me: For my next trip I'm planning on visiting Australia. Instead of shipping my trusty Guzzi, I thought I'd buy a bike in Australia, ride it, and then sell it. I deduced that agri bikes must be the perfect weapon for (slow) touring in the outback: They are cheap, seem very reliable, and the racks on the back and front are made for carrying a load. However, I'm not sure if it's possible to register an agri-bike - is it?
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I wouldnt, but...
Hi!

A friend of mine had a Honda 200 Agri-bike. It was powerful, but not comfotrable. I wouldnt do that on the long road. But here in Madagascar you often see people with 100 and 200cc Yamaha Agri-bikes go long distances. That is usually a company vehicle and there only transport.

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There are a couple that spring to mind, The DF200 Suzuki Trojan, the Honda CT200, and Kawasaki 250 Stockman. All very very strong bikes that have been made for years, parts in every back-country town (well they have to, all the farms have them) and people with experience in fixing them (well they have to, all the farms have them, umm I think I already said that). I'm pretty sure Aussie is the same as NZ; if you use them on the road, they HAVE to be registered.
The Honda CT110 is still usually the biggest selling single model in Aussie, and plenty of people travel big miles in Aussie on them every year, some on charity rides.

Honda CT110 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm sure someone FROM Aussie will kick in with the full legal position.

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Certain year models of the Honda CT & CTX200 were ADR (Australian Design Rule) compliant, some of them not so. The compliant machines are identified with a compliance plate, attached to the frame, detailing month/year model & relevant ADR numbers, engine/VIN number, registration for on road use is only OK for plated machines. The Suzuki Trojan is not compliant as far as I know, the Kawasaki Sherpa is compliant. I think the best way out, is to use a Suzuki DR250, as it will be more resaleable at the end and would be in better condition as a second hand purchase, Most farmers only sell their AG bikes...when they are worn out :-)
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Ok, thanks for your input, all. I'll consider the DR250 proposition as well.
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A problem with them could be fuel range - they tend to have small tanks as they only get ridden around the farm so don't need a big tank. The CT110 guys fit tanks off trail bikes to get a bigger range.. could be a solution for the others too?

Good Luck. Err don't know what there crusing speed would be either ... you'd want at least 80km/h. OZ is a big place .. 80km/h would make it a bit bigger. but doable.
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[and front are made for carrying a load. However, I'm not sure if it's possible to register an agri-bike - is it?[/quote]

Hi, great idea and bike, yes Ag bikes are road registerable, as long as its road worthy. Lots of bike shops have them new and second hand, although the second hand ones ive looked at are in rather bad condition. If u do do it and u want to sell it afterwards, give me a shout, i may sort something out with u. all the best Brian B.
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