The KTM RC8 is still not on the admissable vehicles list and probably hasn't ever been on the admissable list.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles/importation/usa/vafus/list2/Section8_0.htm
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Frusterated
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The KTM RC8 is still not on the admissable vehicles list and probably hasn't ever been on the admissable list.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles/importation/usa/vafus/list2/Section8_0.htm
That's kind of interesting re: the KTM. Apparently nothing newer than 2007 is allowed, across the board for KTM, for every model. Reason is unknown to me.
Minor quibble, the RC8 is not the same as the new RC8R. But yes, the R is sold both in the USA and Canada. Weird.
But, happily the Yamaha is ok for all models all years, so our OP could get a Yamaha SR400 in the US new if he found a dealer with one.
Minor quibble, the RC8 is not the same as the new RC8R. But yes, the R is sold both in the USA and Canada. Weird.
But, happily the Yamaha is ok for all models all years, so our OP could get a Yamaha SR400 in the US new if he found a dealer with one.
I asked Transport Canada this. They indicated that KTM has not applied to have this exemption on the RC8R and I'd have to ask KTM why. My guess is they see it as a premium niche product and are concerned with undercutting sales. You could debate how many people would import them and how many customers you drive off with the can/us price premium. Either way, I think the price here is too high for what it is, so I never bought one. Sweet looking bike though.
Dresden
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Agusta's are also not admissible from the US, even though they are now sold here (circa 2012 forwards).
konigralph
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Insurance is just barely going down for me... as a 25 year old male... you'll have to wait it out honestly...
SuperStealthySquid
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If I had to pay that much year one if would have just bought a bus pass, maybe I got lucky cuz I started on a 250 for one year before getting a 400. Only in But it's been about $1000 a year both years for $1 mil liability. And im only 21
OP are you insured on a car, any previous driving history helps, also try TD Meloche Monnex, their rates are good but you need to be part of a group like a university
That actually works to your advantage. Because you don't live with him, you don't have to be listed on his policy "if you are an occasional rider". Just share the bike with your dad, you cover the cost for him to insure it, problem solved, no fraud committed, cheap insurance for you, your dad gets to ride too!
starboy869
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If I had to pay more than $1200/year for a bike i'd give it up. Insurance on my vfr750 with 95HP is $390/year
It's a 2k bike no theft or collision. With 120,000km all I needed to do other than brake pads and tires was a rear wheel bearing. A new thing did pop was my front brake light switch failing which was $15 from honda.
My ns400r (475cc and 90hp) is going to even cheaper at $200 a year.
I'm so glad I don't live in the gta.
It's a 2k bike no theft or collision. With 120,000km all I needed to do other than brake pads and tires was a rear wheel bearing. A new thing did pop was my front brake light switch failing which was $15 from honda.
My ns400r (475cc and 90hp) is going to even cheaper at $200 a year.
I'm so glad I don't live in the gta.
PLau
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I have the same view on insurance fraud as you and I was surprised that an insurance broker on here part of CSIB was telling riders to get their parents to get licenses and having the bike insured under them.
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