Import a NOS white Honda VFR800

[ah_pug]

Hi guys,

 

after spending quite a bit of time looking for a used VFR800 with OEM panniers, i come across this advertisment:

 

http://www.doble.co.uk/theBikes/usedBikes/fullUsedBikeDetails.asp?bikeRef=6272

 

wow, this VFR800 looks stunning in white and black colour scheme with those OEM panniers as standard.

 

Does any one have any idea was VFR800 in this colour scheme imported locally?

 

I was toying with idea of self importing this particular example as i was captivated by the colour scheme and those white rims.

 

Any idea how will the process be and is it worthwhile the effort?

 

TIA

 

Kenneth

[WingZer0]

self import?? the import tax and paperwork fees will kill u! Not to mention the freight from UK to here! End up could be above 20k!

 

Yes that is the 09 colour....but think only PI can get not direct from B@S*....they only bring crap colours!

[ah_pug]

that bike is technically a new bike. i expect the total package to be above S$20k, but by how much, i am not really sure.

 

Anyone know how much does a new VFR800 ABS last sold for locally? If it was about the same price, it could a good consideration.

 

I would love to get a new VFR to keep for quite a while as i love the overall package of the VFR800 with OEM panniers (V4 sound, sharp looks, single-sided swingarm, underseat exhaust, only lacking a USD fork)

 

I cannot not say so for the VFR1200 which looks really quite weird to me, and really expensive (last enquired was a cool S$34k for the manual model, no panniers)

[WingZer0]

Not sure the price of the 09 coz got mine 2nd hand...think it was around 21-24k.....btw did u chk with LTA regarding the import procedures and tax?

[Hell Angel]

Have anyone done that?Brand new VFR is virtually impossible to find in Singapore now.

[ah_pug]

Hello Hell Angel,

 

I believe VFR800 production had stopped for some time now.

 

To have an idea of what you need to do to import the bike from UK to our shores, do check out this blog by a guy who have done it.

 

http://f800gsrider.blogspot.com/2009/04/self-importing-motorbike-from-uk-to.html

 

I did consider that, but was put off after considering the effort to benefit trade-off.

 

Regards,

Kenneth

[GuiNNeSS]

any idea where i can get brand new VFR 800 now ?