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. …
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 …
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 …
Mecum motorcycle auctions return to Las Vegas
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 25, 2017 at 9:32 AM
Photo: Mecum - 1913 Indian 8 Valve Racer Mecum, the motorcycle auction king, returns to Las Vegas the first weekend of June. During the three day event taking place from June 1-3, Mecum will auction off over 600 motorcycles. The inventory includes early 20th century Indian Racers, res …
Shipping Motorcycles by Air Freight
By Alex Naumov on December 1, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Safe, quick and reliable. Since containerization revolutionized the logistics world, most of today’s goods are shipped in standardized 20, 40 or 45 foot containers. From heavy construction equipment to classic cars - they can fit nearly everything. But it is not an ideal solution for …
What to Know About Shipping Motorcycles Overseas
By Alex Naumov on October 31, 2014 at 10:16 AM
From Souped Up Hogs to Vanity Vespa's - We Ship Them Safely It may be a cliche but its hard to dispute. Just like collectors love their classic cars, riders love their bikes. Thoughts of motorcycles conjure the likes of Steve McQueen, Marlin Brando and James Dean. In more recent times …