[etiainen]

Is importing this bike even doable? The current answers look like, it varies by state, and seems to be a lot of legwork.

Curious is all. I would love a 125.

 

[etiainen]

Some states are easier than others. There are people in the US riding the CBR125R.

So it is doable then. Would I need someone on the Canadian side to actually buy the bike, then sell it to me? Any idea how that works?

 

[etiainen]

About a month ago, a Montreal Honda dealer had the CBR125RS Repsol listed for $3495.00 CND, out the door. I haven't checked the exchange rate recently, but a month ago it was about even with the US dollar. I wouldn't mind getting one of those bikes, I'm sure it would be a blast to ride.

Yeah I think they'd be a blast. I also happen to live in a very flat area. I think this bike could really be a great city commuter for me.

Weirdly enough, I'll actually be in Montreal in two weeks. I may stop by at a dealer there to sneak a look at one. I'll be at the candy store with no money.

 

[etiainen]

Tons of CBR125R's available in Toronto or Ottawa. I looked up all the red tape here.
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One guy in Florida carries bikes back and forth to Canada all of the time and says the border police never ask to see papers. Registering a Canadian car in the US might be impossible but some people do have Canadian bikes.[/QUOTE]

Is this the same for new and used bikes?

 

[etiainen]

I believe California has a displacement regulation for interstates.

I'm not sure if any other states do.

 

[etiainen]

New Jersey: capable of 55mph.

New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 19, Chapter 9, section 19:9-1.1

Seems like most states don't have laws against 125cc bikes.

 

[etiainen]

Is this the same for new and used bikes?

I don't really know enough about importing a Canadian bike to the US to say. I might try it next summer.[/QUOTE]


Thanks for the info.

Depending on my commute next year I am contemplating on finding a way to pick one up. Most of my commuting is inner city, state, and county roads. Usually 45-50MPH speed limits.