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USA’s 25-Year Rule: Vintage Motorcycle Import Boom in 2025
By Felix Cater on May 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The U.S. motorcycle market is experiencing a renaissance in 2025, driven by the 25-year import rule. As 25% tariffs on modern bikes squeeze dealers and riders, collectors are turning to vintage motorcycles to bypass costly duties and compliance hurdles. This article explores how the 2 …
Motorcycle Tourism in the USA: Ultimate Guide for International Riders
By Felix Cater on April 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The United States offers motorcyclists an unparalleled diversity of landscapes, from the Pacific Coast’s dramatic cliffs to the Appalachian Mountains’ rolling greenery. For international riders, touring the U.S. by motorcycle is a bucket-list experience-one made easier by the absence …
Motorcycle Parts Tariffs: Repair Cost Surge & Solutions
By Monica Mena on April 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The 25% U.S. tariff on imported motorcycle parts, effective May 2025, has triggered a crisis for riders and repair shops. Critical components like Öhlins suspension systems, Brembo brake kits, and Showa forks now cost significantly more, squeezing maintenance budgets and delaying rest …
Harley-Davidson and the EU Tariff Paradox: How 50% Duties Backfired
By Alex Naumov on April 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The Harley-Davidson brand has long symbolized American craftsmanship and freedom on the open road. But in 2025, the company finds itself at the center of a global trade storm, as the European Union’s retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S.-made motorcycles has produced unexpected consequences. …
Saudi Arabia’s 30-Year Rule: Duty-Free Vintage Motorcycle Imports
By Dan Burkandt on April 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Saudi Arabia’s 30-year import exemption offers a unique opportunity for motorcycle collectors to acquire vintage bikes without paying tariffs. Under Article 55 of the Saudi Customs Authority regulations, motorcycles manufactured 30+ years ago qualify as "antiques" and enter the Kingdo …
Germany’s 30-Year Exemptions for Classic Motorcycle Imports
By Dan Burkandt on April 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Germany’s 30-year exemption for vintage vehicles, known as Oldtimer, offers motorcycle collectors a unique opportunity to import classic bikes duty-free while enjoying significant tax savings. Unlike the broader motorcycle tariff landscape, this policy rewards preservation and histori …
UK’s 40-Year Exemption: Classic Motorcycle Import Advantage
By Dan Burkandt on April 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The UK’s rolling 40-year exemption offers motorcycle collectors a unique opportunity to import vintage bikes tax-free while bypassing annual MOT requirements. As global motorcycle tariffs reshape import costs, this policy provides a critical advantage for enthusiasts targeting pre-198 …
Vintage Motorcycle Loophole: Global 30+ Year Exemptions for Tariff-Free Imports
By Dan Burkandt on April 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
As global tariffs reshape the motorcycle market in 2025, collectors and dealers are rediscovering the value of vintage bikes. While 25% U.S. tariffs on imported motorcycles have driven up prices for modern models, a parallel trend is emerging: countries worldwide offer lucrative exemp …
Motorcycle Tariff Impact: How 25% Duties Reshape US Import Market
By Felix Cater on April 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The U.S. motorcycle industry is facing a historic shakeup in 2025. With the 25% import tariff on vehicles and parts now in effect, the price and availability of imported motorcycles have changed overnight. While the spotlight has often been on cars, this new trade policy is dramatical …
Specialty Cargo Container Shipping: Motorcycles, Boats & Jet Skis
By Alex Naumov on April 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Shipping specialty vehicles and equipment-such as motorcycles, boats, jet skis, and car parts-requires careful planning, expert handling, and the right container solutions. West Coast Shipping has extensive experience in safely transporting these valuable assets worldwide, ensuring ev …