China: Motorcycle Equipment for Sale in Shanghai

Hello,

As many of you may know, I recently completed a journey around China with my brother. We had to bring a lot of gear in to China in order to safely complete our journey, and now we are in the process of liquidating a lot of the stuff we didn't use. That's right, a lot of stuff we have "Brand new" and they are currently for sale. Please see the list below. If you have any interest please contact me below:

- BMW Rallye 3 Jacket - SOLD OUT

- Contour HD & GoPro Cameras - SOLD OUT.

- Extra Fuel Tank by Touratech - SOLD OUT.
Price: RMB 5,000
Details: I have two of these.

- BMW F800GS "Tall" Seat - SOLD OUT.
Price: RMB 500
Details: Very good condition

- Touratech Camera Tank Bag - SOLD OUT

- TKC 80 Tires - SOLD OUT

- BMW F800GS Motorcycle - SOLD OUT.
Price: RMB 180,000
Details: Has 17,800km, Comes with: new body work, new chain, new clutch. Also has: Touratech Seat, Ohlins Rear Suspension, Xeon Fog Lights

- Shanghai "A" License Plate
Price: RMB 43,000 - SOLD OUT.
Details: Legitimate Shanghai License Plate for sale - This is the current market price.

Ryan Pyle
The Middle Kingdom Ride
ryan@mkride.com
www.mkride.com

Hello,

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who wrote in looking for gear and equipment. I have just reposted my original message to include "reduced" prices and more details about the products. I hope you can find something that you might be interested in.

Ryan
ryan@mkride.com

Hello,

The GoPro Cameras have sold out. Thanks for everyone's help.

Cheers,

Ryan

What's the plate on that BMW F800GS ? Can it be plated in Shanghai?

Milton,

Thanks for reaching out. The BMW is currently available. And yes, it is already currently registered and plated in Shanghai. Drop me an email at ryan@mkride.com for further details.

Ryan

Hello,

Just updating this posting. The GoPro Cameras are all sold. The Contour HD cameras are gone as well. I've sold one BMW Rallye 3 Jacket, and both Photography Tank Bags. As well as one set of TKC 80 tires.

Thanks for all of those who have passed this posting around to their friends. Still much more to be sold off.

ps. if anyone is looking for a Sony EX1R HD camera I also have one of those.

Cheers,

Ryan
ryan@mkride.com
www.mkride.com

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Originally Posted by ryanjpyle

Hello,

As many of you may know, I recently completed a journey around China with my brother. We had to bring a lot of gear in to China in order to safely complete our journey, and now we are in the process of liquidating a lot of the stuff we didn't use. That's right, a lot of stuff we have "Brand new" and they are currently for sale. Please see the list below. If you have any interest please contact me below:


- BMW F800GS Motorcycle - USED
Price: RMB 180,000
Details: Has 17,800km, Comes with: new body work, new chain, new clutch. Also has: Touratech Seat, Ohlins Rear Suspension, Xeon Fog Lights

- Shanghai "A" License Plate
Price: RMB 43,000
Details: Legitimate Shanghai License Plate for sale - This is the current market price.

Ryan Pyle
The Middle Kingdom Ride
ryan@mkride.com
www.mkride.com

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Hi Ryan, with regards to the F800GS, is the price inclusive or excluding the SH "A" plate?
cheers
BD

Biker Doc,

The BMW F800GS is RMB 180,000. The Shanghai "A" plate is RMB 43,000. They are priced separately. If you would like both together the cost is: RMB 223,000.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with.

Cheers,

Ryan Pyle
ryan@mkride.com
www.mkride.com

Unless I have misunderstood, I Googled for reviews and the price (I have some real interest as I am coming to China), the same bike is less than $20,000 here in Aus. Is the difference because of China duties or something?

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/reviews/...f-800-gs-15360

Jape,

Yes, there is a 100% luxury tax on BMW motorcycles in China. In order to get proper insurance and license plate registration you need to import and pay the tax. It is very expensive to own a foreign made motorcycle in China. A fully loaded BMW F800GS is at least 2x more expensive then Australia, and 2.5x more expensive than Canada and the US.

That's the cost of doing business here. This is also a very well known fact among all riders in China. It's a big choice, do you buy a local bike at a much cheaper price or do you pay the premium for a BMW or Harley.

I hope that helps with your question.

You can confirm these prices at BMW Beijing, official dealer: http://www.roader-bmw.com/

Ryan Pyle
ryan@mkride.com
www.mkride.com

Thanks for the prompt reply. I am not in China so I did not know, I just guessed it was so as I didn't think you were so stupid as to try and charge double price for a second-hand bike on such a forum! If I go overland to UK via China and India as planned, and maybe even back again, I shall need something more than the Kinlon style China-bike I have here in Oz. But with a 100% duty, buying and registering in China would not be the best way to go for someone in my position.

I can attest to the accuracy of Ryan's statement on new BMW pricing. I have a 1200GSA in the USA I bought new for around US$20K in 2008. New 1200GSA here in China is over US$50K. I just could not justify that for a motorcycle I would probably drop at some point based on all my previous experiences. That is why I have the JH600.

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Originally Posted by TexasAggie

I can attest to the accuracy of Ryan's statement on new BMW pricing. I have a 1200GSA in the USA I bought new for around US$20K in 2008. New 1200GSA here in China is over US$50K. I just could not justify that for a motorcycle I would probably drop at some point based on all my previous experiences. That is why I have the JH600.

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Yes, and that applies pretty much across the board for any vehicle that is bought into China. I've got the prices for the HD, BMW Motorrad, Ducati and Benelli prices for China, and they are ridiculous prices. Even the prices vehicles like Suzuki Jimny & Grand Vitara in China are double of what I could buy in many overseas markets.
The real cost of buying of imported vehicles in China is simply achieved by a doubling to two and a half times the new replacement cost of the vehicle in most overseas markets (USA, UK, Aus., NZ, etc.).

Even the BMW G650GS single cylinder (engine made by Loncin here in China) is 130K, easily double what it is new elsewhere. I'd luv a F800GS or a Yamaha Super Ténéré XT1200Z.
:riding:

Hello,

RE: Foreign made Motorcycle Prices.

I think TexasAggle & BikerDoc are spot on; it's insanely expensive to own a foreign made bike in China. Foreign made cars suffer from the same import duty. But still, with all the tax that needs to be paid, there is a huge market for foreign made bikes for those that have the money, and as we all know there are a lot of people in this country with the cash to pony up for just about anything. In fact, BMW Shanghai is clean out of bikes; doing three times the sales from 2009. BMW Beijing is in a similar situation. What is missing is a strong secondary market for parts and bikes; it might take a decade or so before that properly comes in to effect. Luckily there are forums like this were we can all connect and share our experiences.

Ryan
www.mkride.com
ryan@mkride.com

Do you still have the tall seat for sale, very interested and are you able to ship to the USA-California

Stapes454 - the seats have been sold. Sorry.

Ryan