Hi, I am in the process of moving to Northern Thailand on a full time Semi retired basis. I have two BMW bikes (78 & 83). Is it possible to import them and if so, is it practical? What are the taxes/costs involved in importing older bikes? Thanks, Jack
Matey i think i would be better to have this in General discussion as you will get more responce n there, but genarally importing bikes to Thailand is really really hard and somwhat impossible with out getting loosing tons of money.
Jack Sad to say don't waste your time & money. https://www.gt-rider.com/motorcycles-in- ... o-thailand
It will cost you about 100,000 Baht each bike at least by the time they are dismantled shipped in several consignmenmts to several different locations . imported , reconstructed and registered legally , there is a waiver taper on duty for old bikes especially if you have owned them so long but you cannot trust the Thai customs to exercise the waiver fairly so its a gamble . You coukld end up with a big headache.
I'm seconding those who say don'[t do it although my import disaster happened in California where different rules apply. But Iwant to share a Thai biker friend's view that a bike hidden in some container among furniture and such could get registered when you grease some palms. Forget it, it doesn't make financial sense. I had BMWs of these years - and these are normally bikes to keep for decades Sad for you - but the cost and risk is just too high I'm afraid. Take care, Chris
