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Originally Posted by AnTyx
... You obviously need a Russian visa...
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Do not underestimate the difficulty, the cost, or the lead time needed (about 8 weeks) to get a Russian tourist visa. You may also be required to apply for the visa from within your country of citizenship... which means if you are not planning to use the visa immediately, you will need to consider the validity period of the visa.
Importing the motorcycle temporarily as a tourist vehicle should not be a problem, but be aware that the Russian customs folks are very meticulous about documentation, so be sure to have the proper original copies of your ownership, vehicle registration, and (valid) insurance. You will be given one or more slips of paper that you need to surrender to customs on the way out of Russia in order to prove that you have exported the vehicle... don't lose these.
I have temporarily imported large aircraft into Russia in the past whilst transiting the country to an onward destination. I have always found the Russian customs people to be very polite, very professional, and very easy to work with - if the paperwork is 100% in order. But if there is the tiniest problem with your paperwork, that brings the process to a halt - the customs officials have no discretion at all, no authority to make "on the spot" judgements.
Michael
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