Does anyone knows if I can sell a U.S specs. motorcycle in Germany?

Question

What about sales taxes?

Answer 1

TUV, the German version of the DOT in the states, will not allow a US spec motorcycle to be ridden except by military, or dependants. You can sell it, sure. But the German national that buys it will have to make a few changes, mostly expensive, to ride it in Germany. And they will have to pay pretty well much full import duty for taxes. A hefty chunk of change, that! The German Gov't taxes at quite a higher rate than the US Gov't does.

I still keep in touch with a buddy (A German national) of mine over there that was the interpreter for the MP station. His wife works for the Muenster PD. They are hell on imports over there as far as taxes and vehicle regulations go. And if you try to sell a Harley! Forget it. It will never meet TUV specs for a bike in Europe without lot's of dough being dropped on it.

Answer 2

yes you can sell it if you want but whether or not the buyer can obtain a legal german title on the vehicle is a whole different ball game.

Every country has it's own safety and emissions requirements and an imported vehicle must meet or exceed those requirements before a legal title is issued.

The buyer should really consult with the german version of the department of tranportation to ensure that something like this can be imported and if there are any requirements or inspections necessary.

Answer 3

I don't know about currently, but Germany used to have a horsepower limit (100 hp?) on new bikes. Even Kawasaki KZ 1100's were detuned to stay under it. I don't know if that applies to used bikes or not, but you might want to check into it.

Answer 4

yes you can sell...buyer pays tax

Answer 5

you can "sell" it if you have a buyer anywhere in the world...lol