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

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Apr 21, 2025

22 days ago

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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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..?

21 days ago

Ivan *******

You cannot import motorcycles into Thailand, new or used..

21 days ago

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.

21 days ago

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.

21 days ago

Adam ********

90,000 THB ride away.

21 days ago

Steven **********

Seen plenty of this in Thailand cheap getting one there bring ur dog box

21 days ago

Brett ********

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Thanks all for your comments. I’ll leave the bike here or sell it. Good advice all 🙏👍

21 days ago

Richard ********

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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.

21 days ago

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Richard ********

Craig **************

A bit like packing sandwiches for a trip to a buffet.

21 days ago

Ken ********

Can buy the same bike in Thailand

21 days ago

Faruk **********

Just sell the ct. You can buy one here. There is even a new yamaha version.

21 days ago