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Is it worth importing my Honda CT125 motorcycle from Australia to Thailand?

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Apr 21, 2025
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Brett ********
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Q: 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
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The consensus among community members is that importing a Honda CT125 motorcycle from Australia to Thailand is not worth the hassle or cost. Many forum participants highlight that similar bikes are readily available in Thailand, often cheaper than imported models, and some claim it is illegal to import used vehicles. It's suggested to buy a new or used bike locally and to bring only necessary modifications for pets, such as a custom dog carrier.
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Faruk **********
Just sell the ct. You can buy one here. There is even a new yamaha version.
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Brett ********
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@Faruk *********
 is there a good bike sales website you can recommend?
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Dennis *******
No
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Nicholas ******
Just buy another one in Thailand
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Tom *********
Hope you are extremely rich, the import duty is like 400%.
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Marty *********
No duty, sectond cars/bikes are banned ,you cannot import it .
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Dave ********
Buy it here. It'll be easy to get something custom made for your mutt
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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.
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Chris **********
You can't.. forget about it... really, just forget about it...
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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.
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Neil **********
Just buy a motorbike there very cheap
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Wal *********
You will need to have a passport and visa to bring the dog 🐕🐕
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Peter ********
70% import duty on "new price of bike plus shipping, is not worth it
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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
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Gerald ********
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88,000 up up to 119,000
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Andy ********
Just buy one here.....way way cheaper and possible too where as importing your own is impossible
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Jason ******
You can get any type of bike in Thailand that you can get in Aus ,most definitely far better selection here
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David ******
N. O ...
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Jeremy ***********
theyre originally made in thailand, just buy it there. its almost impossible to import a used vehicle now.
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Paul *******
No
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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
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Brent *********
No, forget about it
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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
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Guy ******
Don’t say nothing let him learn the hard way
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Steve ********
They sell them here cheaper than in the west
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Craig *******
Plenty of them bikes for sale here
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Tyler *******
Leave the bike bring the box (and dog) and get a new one here.
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Mma *******
No
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Jean-Francois ***********
From expérience dont do it 😉 sell it in Oz and buy one here
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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..
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Pete ********
Dude they literally sell that bike here 😝
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John ******
Earlier this week I saw a motorbike incl. a sidecar on FB Marketplace, 6900 Baht.
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Tony ***********
Can get them here for around the equivalent of 3000 dollars new, 2500 used.
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Brett ********
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@Tony **********
 cheap I paid AU$8200 new in 2021 😒
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Roy *********
@Brett *******
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Alan *********
Thailand the motorcycle capital of the world lol
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Bob *******
Very expensive to import vehicle to Thailand , plus motor bikes are very cheap in Thailand , much cheaper than Australia .
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Martyn ***********
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 expensive because it's against the law to import used...? 55..
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Curt ********
Its actually illegal to import any used motorcycles or cars to Thailand.
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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!.
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 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!
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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.
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David *******
No!
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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
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Ant ***********
Cannot be done sadly
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Andy **********
Some form ply and 10mins and boom.
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Shaun ********
Buy one here & just bring the dog box over
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Jeff ******
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 💯 new bikes are cheep as chips in Thai
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Tai **********
Definitely not worth it
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Anthony ************
They sell the same ones here now
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Matthew *******
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