Pauline Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi, I am posting this for my husband who is busy reading every bike mag he can lay his hands on!!! we are hoping to move to France this year, he has just passed his test and is selling his (learner )bike and wants to buy a 650 (hope thats right??) anyway he is not sure what advice you bikers would give, should he buy in France or Uk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman II Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 UK will probably be significantly cheaper but downsides are :France has a restriction of 106 BHP / 100 CV so you will only receive a limited certificate of conformity. If you are lucky - The manufacturer cooperates this will probably list the speedometer, headlamps and power as none conforming. Speedo can be dealt with by a swop of the incert card, headlamps will need replacing and the delaer may be able to change the chip or fit a restrictor so it meets the limit.If you are unlucky you may get precious little help from the French and UK importers - particularly if the bike is a grey import from Japan.Two links to another place where the topic is covered in much more detail :http://www.totalfrance.com/france/forum/viewtopic.php?t=69816&highlight=import+bikeshttp://www.totalfrance.com/france/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25400&highlight=import+bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Not always cheaper in the UK.......[;-)]For example:New Suzuki 650 Bandit - French list price TTC 5,699€.New Suzuki 650 Bandit - UK list price including VAT £5,499 (6,300€)For the more expensive UK bike, you'd also need to add on 120€ for the certificate of conformity plus cost of LHD headlamp plus 2% French TVA adjustment on import.Second hand bargains can also be found in France, so choose your preferred model of bike then do the searches. If the price difference is anywhere marginal then it could be worth paying a bit more here to avoid the hassle of importing a foreign bike as described by Anton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauline Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thanks for the information, I am just going to nip downstairs and tell him to but the cheque book away until he has read all the info from you both as well as the links!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 And maybe suggest he look at French Fazers, Z750s, Hornets and Bandits in that order as user friendly stylish bikes that do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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