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9 years ago

Motorcycle rental thoughts

9 years ago

I have been looking into the feasibility of renting a motorcycle for about 15-30 days in country (per online shows roughly starting at $100.00 US per day including insurance per bike) next year vice:
1) purchasing used one there, riding then sell or donate
2) Importing from states, riding and shipping back or selling/donating there
3) Procuring one in EU and riding/ferrying to Ireland and either shipping to states or selling/donating there
4) Renting in EU- ride to Ireland and return to EU

I have looked at sites in Ireland and Northern Ireland and from what I gather, costs would begin at about $100.00 per day for a rental which may or may not include basic gear. Answers to previous motorcycle queries on this forum were inconclusive.

From what I understood from Ireland’s tax site, taxes for a motorcycle would be about $1,000.00 ish. However, I am unclear if this would apply only to purchased and/or registered bikes for citizens/residents, or would they also apply if brought in for a visit- or pro-rated? Should a used bike be purchased, would this tax be assessed in full upon transference of title, or would it only need to be paid on a yearly basis and is tied to the bike, not the title holder?

We would bring current licenses with motorcycle rating and ask for additional coverage through our insurance if possible.

Thoughts from anyone having experience with motorcycle insurance in EU or Ireland specifically would most certainly be appreciated.

Am I forgetting anything?

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