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Very interesting. I knew the prices in Canada were good, but this is excellent info. Also the pound seems to be doing quite well over the CA$ just now so all the better.

Do you know what the rules are for registering a vehicle in Canada? Can we just use a PO Box address for our ownership papers etc?

In theory Yes, lots of people have a PO Box as their mail (Billing) address, but you do need to show proof of insurance and a valid drivers license when you register the vehicle
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What are the registration issues? Have you contacted the DVLA? Didn't think within the EU there was import issues (might change in a week and a bit). You could also just fly in and ride it back.

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I think for registration it's just a case of how to attain a V5, costs, waiting time etc. It's hard to pijn down any real facts.

You are correct that there is no import duty, only registration fees.

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In theory Yes, lots of people have a PO Box as their mail (Billing) address, but you do need to show proof of insurance and a valid drivers license when you register the vehicle
Insurance as in valid vehicle insurance before you register the vehicle? Crazy!
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I think for registration it's just a case of how to attain a V5, costs, waiting time etc. It's hard to pijn down any real facts.
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Insurance as in valid vehicle insurance before you register the vehicle? Crazy!

Just to clarify, our registration here = title/V5 it is a document that is renewed annually and our license plates carry both a year and month sticker to show the registration is current, not like in the UK where the V5 is valid for the life of the vehicle
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Seems to me worth deciding whether this thread is to address issues of registration/insurance/licensing in a country not your own....or the original question about which bike is preferable.

Purchase and registration of bikes in Canada by foreign nationals has been talked about quite a bit. Same with purchase and registration in the USA. My personal boilerplate says "Do your own research," with particular attention to the actual regulations in each province or state. They differ, and you don't want to be holding the bag when you discover that what someone you never met told you in an internet forum doesn't actually apply wherever you've made your purchase.

Or, at a minimum, you could search the threads which directly address that issue elsewhere on the HUBB.

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Seems to me worth deciding whether this thread is to address issues of registration/insurance/licensing in a country not your own....or the original question about which bike is preferable.

Purchase and registration of bikes in Canada by foreign nationals has been talked about quite a bit. Same with purchase and registration in the USA. My personal boilerplate says "Do your own research," with particular attention to the actual regulations in each province or state. They differ, and you don't want to be holding the bag when you discover that what someone you never met told you in an internet forum doesn't actually apply wherever you've made your purchase.

Or, at a minimum, you could search the threads which directly address that issue elsewhere on the HUBB.

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Hi Mark,

Well, it's kind of 2 issues really, rather delicately intertwined. What I want to know is if the WR has better suspension, better engine, better service intervals, and better aftermarket options etc then to what extent of hassle would the WR's better characteristics no longer be worth it, in a situation like mines?

I just wanted to know the opinions of fellow HU'ers; if they would book a flight, rent a van, roam the continent to negotiate foreign dealers and transactions all for the benefits that the WR over CRF.

I quite thoroughly searched not only HU. but in fact HU, ADV, TT and even the CRF forums looking for a similar debate. There was nothing specific. Which is surprising I guess everyone who wants a WR in the UK must face this same mental debate...

...unless of course they just buy a KLX250 and go against the grain!
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Hi Mark,

Well, it's kind of 2 issues really, rather delicately intertwined. What I want to know is if the WR has better suspension, better engine, better service intervals, and better aftermarket options etc then to what extent of hassle would the WR's better characteristics no longer be worth it, in a situation like mines?
WR has only slightly better suspension and anybody riding off-road will have to change suspension on either bikes,engine is no better just has more power unfortunately though no at the low end. WR has much worse (shorter) service intervals then crf250l. In the end IMHO WR250R is way too expensive for what it is. For normal trail riding get crf or klx.
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