Ship Bike to Europe or Buy in Europe
Hello !
I'm currently debating whether to purchase a 2024 Triple Black BMW F800 GS here in Sydney for a big Europe trip next year. If I do, I'd ship it.
The bike is basically brand new (1500 km odometer) with a modified low seat (780 mm) which is perfect for me in platform boots because I'm 164cm (female). It's currently priced at $17.5K AUD, and I just saw online that the same bike (brand new - 5 km odometer) in Germany is $20.5K AUD.
I don't necessarily need a new bike for touring though and I understand that Yamaha's and other brands are significantly cheaper but BMW's come with service packages and worthy warranties.
In terms of my current situation, I am thinking about maybe moving to Europe so it would likely be a one-way shipping. I'd only return to Sydney if I wish to continue law school.
(1) Would you recommend buying in Germany, considering rego transfer, etc. as a foreign purchaser? Does anyone know how insurance would work?
(2) What is the cheapest shipper of motorcycles? Is it cheaper from Perth/Sydney/Brisbane?
(3) Side Question: to buy BMW or not? Cause a Yamaha would obviously suffice but BMW's are so beautiful ( I have a little BMW G310 R)
(4) Further side question: travelling as a 21 yo solo female across Iran to Pakistan in 2025 - safe or unadvisable? (Cause I'm hoping to do South Asia on the same bike but am also investigating purchasing a Royal Enfield over there)
Thanks everyone !!!!
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