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Is it worth importing my Honda CT125 motorcycle from Australia to Thailand?
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Apr 21, 2025
a year ago
Brett ********
ORIGINAL POSTERQ: I own this Honda CT125. I’m thinking of importing from AU to Thailand as it’s a hard to buy bike and set up for my dog.
Is it worth the hassle and will it cost a bomb in transport and duty to bring it in?? TIA for advice
Is it worth the hassle and will it cost a bomb in transport and duty to bring it in?? TIA for advice
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus from the community is that importing a Honda CT125 motorcycle from Australia to Thailand is not worth the hassle and expense. Users highlighted that the same bikes are readily available in Thailand at lower prices, typically ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 THB. Additionally, importing used motorcycles is illegal in Thailand, and transport costs combined with heavy import duties (up to 400%) make it financially unfeasible. There are numerous options for buying new or second-hand bikes directly in Thailand, often customized for transporting pets.
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Lajon ******
I would like to bring my 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to Thailand and I am wondering the same thing. Is it worth the hassle..?
Ivan *******
You cannot import motorcycles into Thailand, new or used..
Dan ********
Beside that i am sure they are not supportive and don't make it easy for people to import vehicles from abroad, specially the models they sell there too.
I imported a bike temporary on a 'carne de passage' once.
I imported a bike temporary on a 'carne de passage' once.
Dan ********
Registration on your name needs a address confirmation by your embassy which i can get only if i am registred with the embassy living there, or if you got a property on your name which reguires the yellow book which you only can get if you have a minimum 6 month visa either work permit, residence visa (non-immigrant) or retirement visa.
I had one of the visas when i bought my two bikes (and condo) and was still registred at the embassy, but i am no longer and can't register a vehicle on my name anymore. This is recent first hand experience.
I had one of the visas when i bought my two bikes (and condo) and was still registred at the embassy, but i am no longer and can't register a vehicle on my name anymore. This is recent first hand experience.
Steven **********
Seen plenty of this in Thailand cheap getting one there bring ur dog box
Brett ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks all for your comments. I’ll leave the bike here or sell it. Good advice all 🙏👍
Richard ********
@Brett *******
Glad you took it to heart. As many said, not even legal anymore. Years ago, you could for much money, but only worth it if you had a big emotional attachment to a bike. Lots of bike available at good prices in Thailand.Reply to
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Craig **************
A bit like packing sandwiches for a trip to a buffet.
Ken ********
Can buy the same bike in Thailand
Faruk **********
Just sell the ct. You can buy one here. There is even a new yamaha version.
Brett ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Faruk *********
is there a good bike sales website you can recommend?Reply to
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Dennis *******
No
Nicholas ******
Just buy another one in Thailand
Tom *********
Hope you are extremely rich, the import duty is like 400%.
Marty *********
No duty, sectond cars/bikes are banned ,you cannot import it .
Dave ********
Buy it here. It'll be easy to get something custom made for your mutt
Joel *********
It can be done if you want to pay 300% tax. Much cheaper to buy that bike here; they are sold in all the main dealers here.
Chris **********
You can't.. forget about it... really, just forget about it...
Steve ***********
Hi Brett, a motorbike here is about 75,000baht to 150,000 baht. I’m in hua hin and for a new drone , I payed 115,000 baht. Check to see how much they will charge you ship. If your bike is in great shape and the price is lower than buying a new one.
Neil **********
Just buy a motorbike there very cheap
Wal *********
You will need to have a passport and visa to bring the dog 🐕🐕
Peter ********
70% import duty on "new price of bike plus shipping, is not worth it
Ivan *********
@Peter *******
Good /Sound Advice . My Wife used to work for a shipping company -The import tariffs were very high .The idea is to protect the home producer .Reply to
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Hal ********
Have you EVER been to Thailand They will build you an identical bike With dog carrier in 15 minutes and charge you $2
Gerald ********
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88,000 up up to 119,000Brett ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gerald *******
thanks legendReply to
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Andy ********
Just buy one here.....way way cheaper and possible too where as importing your own is impossible
Jason ******
You can get any type of bike in Thailand that you can get in Aus ,most definitely far better selection here
David ******
N. O ...
Jeremy ***********
theyre originally made in thailand, just buy it there. its almost impossible to import a used vehicle now.
Paul *******
No
Stephane *******
You can buy a Yamaha PG1 brand new for 1500 Au bucks in Thailand. Very similar set up easy made for your dog. They are great bikes. Good luck
Brent *********
No, forget about it
Bob **********
You can buy that bike at any of the Cub cafes it would cost more that it’s worth in customs duties and taxes to ship
Guy ******
Don’t say nothing let him learn the hard way
Brett ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Guy *****
ohh you’re a smart guy ! NotReply to
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Steve ********
They sell them here cheaper than in the west
Tyler *******
Leave the bike bring the box (and dog) and get a new one here.
Mma *******
No
Jean-Francois ***********
From expérience dont do it 😉 sell it in Oz and buy one here
Martyn ***********
Firstly... You can't import it. Secondly.. You can buy and modify ct125 easily and cheaply here. Just send the dog specific mods if you must..
Pete ********
Dude they literally sell that bike here 😝
John ******
Earlier this week I saw a motorbike incl. a sidecar on FB Marketplace, 6900 Baht.
Tony ***********
Can get them here for around the equivalent of 3000 dollars new, 2500 used.
Brett ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tony **********
cheap I paid AU$8200 new in 2021 😒Reply to
Roy *********
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Alan *********
Thailand the motorcycle capital of the world lol
Bob *******
Very expensive to import vehicle to Thailand , plus motor bikes are very cheap in Thailand , much cheaper than Australia .
Martyn ***********
@Bob ******
expensive because it's against the law to import used...? 55..Reply to
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Curt ********
Its actually illegal to import any used motorcycles or cars to Thailand.
Richard ******
No it isn’t worth the hassle. There are heaps of secondhand bike dealers in Thailand. It easy to buy register and insure… and apply for a driving license. It’s worthwhile doing all those things as you will be stopped for sure. That can get expensive!.
Steve ***********
@Richard *****
I would never in Thailand buy a used motor bike. Not the way they take care of them. New one with a warranty is the only way to go. Just saying!Reply to
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Sasha ***********
If anyone knows how to transport anything on a bike… it’s the Thais and Vietnamese. Your dilemma is a two minute solution for those guys.
David *******
No!
Karl ********
You’ll get pet carrier that you can attach on bike in front of you I guess , I had a seen a European guy riding a bike with his dog with a portable carrier attached to Thai licensed plate bike
Ant ***********
Cannot be done sadly
Porky ******
@Ant **********
What’s the reason because cars can?Ant ***********
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Andy **********
Some form ply and 10mins and boom.
Shaun ********
Buy one here & just bring the dog box over
Brett ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Shaun *******
good idea didn’t think of that 👍Jeff ******
@Shaun *******
💯 new bikes are cheep as chips in ThaiReply to
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Tai **********
Definitely not worth it
Anthony ************
They sell the same ones here now
Matthew *******
No
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