CB500 Prices are out

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MacDoc said:
But he can't buy in the US easily - he'll still pay state sales tax and then 13% at the border
then- speedo n'all issues and who is power dealer in Canada on mid range bikes?
Don't think there are any 1 off Honda dealers any more.
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First off he will not pay sales tax in the U.S. He will either get a temp tag or trailer it back. I have purchased bikes in different states when I was a non-resident and they don't charge the tax. Yes he will pay the 13% at the border, but that is no different than if he bought the bike here.

RIV does indicate the bike is okay for import, so the speedo issue isn't really one - if it was they may have a restriction on it. Given it is a digital dash, I am sure it can be switched from miles to kilometers, just as my Versys can be switched back and forth.
 
Just for fun I called SF for a quote...full coverage on a 2013 CB500F or X is around $1450/year for me. Clean record, 32m, Etobicoke.

Also because it's a slow day I got a TD quote for the NC700S...$2200! I love Ontario Insurance.
 
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mimico_polak said:
Just for fun I called SF for a quote...full coverage on a 2013 CB500F or X is around $1450/year for me. Clean record, 32m, Etobicoke.

Also because it's a slow day I got a TD quote for the NC700S...$2200! I love Ontario Insurance.
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That's bizarre. Clean record here and I pay ~$600 for complete coverage on a brand new Versys 650.
 
mimico_polak said:
Also I think the warranty isn't valid if you bring it here. But I'm not 100% on that one.
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If it's anything like Honda's warranty for their cars, from what I've heard, importing the vehicle actually voids the warranty in both countries. Apparently, something in the warranty states that it is applicable only to vehicles "normally operated" in the USA and for while travelling outside the country for business or pleasure. As you're not a US resident nor normally operating your motorcycle down there, I guess that's where they get you on. If you were actually a resident down there, apparently there is a reciprocal agreement for owners to transfer warranties across the border. You'd have to send your papers to Honda Canada before you relocate; probably requiring a copy of vehicle registration in the USA.
 
Boom King said:
If it's anything like Honda's warranty for their cars, from what I've heard, importing the vehicle actually voids the warranty in both countries. Apparently, something in the warranty states that it is applicable only to vehicles "normally operated" in the USA and for while travelling outside the country for business or pleasure. As you're not a US resident nor normally operating your motorcycle down there, I guess that's where they get you on. If you were actually a resident down there, apparently there is a reciprocal agreement for owners to transfer warranties across the border. You'd have to send your papers to Honda Canada before you relocate; probably requiring a copy of vehicle registration in the USA.
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Honda Canada doesn't go out of their way to do work under warranty and will look for excuses not to cover it. Ie, you did your own maintenance and were negligent because, and so on. If the problem is that apparent bringing the bike across the border to a dealer in the US ought to be enough. Honda US is not Honda Canada and they sell alot of bikes and probably could care less for Honda Canada. Honda doesn't make lemons but if you are that unlucky I am sure a dealer in the US will sort it out. Harley covers bikes bought in the US. Paying a $1000 premium for a 1 year warranty is up to the individual. A 1000 can get alot of work done on a bike, the problem would have to be pretty catestrophic to warrant that big of repair cost.
 
revrandy said:
That's bizarre. Clean record here and I pay ~$600 for complete coverage on a brand new Versys 650.
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mimico_polak said:
Just for fun I called SF for a quote...full coverage on a 2013 CB500F or X is around $1450/year for me. Clean record, 32m, Etobicoke.

Also because it's a slow day I got a TD quote for the NC700S...$2200! I love Ontario Insurance.
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State farm quotes by engine size alone. This is well documented and repeated in basically every other thread. There are very specific circumstances in which State Farm is the best bet. Being an experienced rider with anything other than an SS usually makes them the worst. The Versys would cost the same or even a little more than a ZX6R with the 636 engine.
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