brit on his way

I shall be moving to Australia some time in the new year, but saddly having
to leave my pride and joy in the UK. CBR600FV from new.

Sulk Sulk!!

So I may as well buy my next dream. GSXR-1000K5

Does any one have any info they can pass on to me re weather Aus has any
restrictions on the bikes. (i.e. hp). At the moment the UK does not. But the
boffins in Europe wants to restrict all bikes to 100hp. Boo Hoo!.

Does any one know when the K5 comes out in Aus. (i know its 2005). Ha.

buy for now...

 

In aus.motorcycles on Mon, 26 Jul 2004 21:32:38 +0100

No, no HP restrictions.

Lots of speed restrictions though, and more and more enforcement.

Zebee

 

2005 models usually surface late in the year before, so around
November/December we should have them. However, considering it's a brand new
model from Suzuki, it might take a while longer. Minor update bikes (like
the 2005 Kwaka ZX10R, CBR1000RR etc should be here at that time). Ask
Suzuki!

Cam
'03 954

 

Just like Pom-land Zebee...

Jeffles


Hrm... merseymail.com - do they leave yer modem up on bricks then?

 

Why not bring it to Aus if it's that good!

It's not that difficult. I copied the bit below from part of the
Aussie Customs web site and it is applicable to you. You need to gain
the Vehicle Import Approval before you send the bike over.

Obtain a "VEHICLE IMPORT APPROVAL" from the Vehicle Safety Standards
Branch of the Department of Transport and Regional Services. Phone:
1800 815 272 (Australia only) or (02) 6274 7506, Fax: (02) 6274 6013,
email: mailto:;

The only other thing necessary is a nice clean bike which would pass
any Quarantine (AQIS) inspection. They will be looking for soil which
could contain weed seeds and insects.

Other than that if you have owned it for more than 2 years and bring
it in as a "Personal Import" there will not be any GST issues -
Australia's VAT.

Aussie spec Suzukis are not restricted. They are also cheaper than in
the UK.

Oct/Nov 2004 if not earlier.

Kind regards
Dave Milligan

 

After getting back from Cairns 10 days ago I still wince when
checking the mail..............so far so good

 

Everything Dave says is right, but given Oz is one of the cheapest
places for bikes in the world, sell the bike in UK and save yourself
the shipping costs.

JL

 

wouldn't he have to have it converted to left hand drive? oh, right. the UK
is left hand drive anyway. nevermind.


Bruce
(did you take that seriously?)

 

I've had no trouble registering my right hand drive cars and motorcycles here.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R

 

Yes, Australia has weather. It's winter now. You should feel right at home


Gary

--

"My Government will always seek to be truthful and open with the Australian
public."

John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia

"According to Hitwise, JOHNHOWARDLIES.COM is the number 1 Australian
political website visited by Australian Internet users as of 16th July,
2004."

http://www.johnhowardlies.com/

 

Just like pommy summer![1]

Cheers
Goaty
1. I distinctly remember snow on the Pennines in '75!