crossing border with a 110c motorbike

[unix01]

Hi,

I am thinking about traveling with my little 110c Motorbike around in Southamerica. My motorbike is registered in Argentina, Capital Federal, on my Name.

I know of tourists who have done this but with bikes and cars registered in their country of origen.

I heard of stories that as a tourist you are not allowed crossing a border to another country like Bolivia, Paraguay or Chile with a motorbike, registered in Argentina, as a tourist, even though it is your own bike.

Is this true or just a joke?

 

[French jurist]

It's not a joke although it's certain this applies to autos, likely it applies too to motorcycles as well. If you wish I can ask my bike dealer.

Travelling across South America on a 110 CC is an adventure in itself !

 

[tangobob]

Hi,

I am thinking about traveling with my little 110c Motorbike around in Southamerica. My motorbike is registered in Argentina, Capital Federal, on my Name.

I know of tourists who have done this but with bikes and cars registered in their country of origen.

I heard of stories that as a tourist you are not allowed crossing a border to another country like Bolivia, Paraguay or Chile with a motorbike, registered in Argentina, as a tourist, even though it is your own bike.

Is this true or just a joke?

I don't know about the border, but if you weigh more than 60 Kgs they should let you through just for the effort. I would not try and travel more than 20 miles on a bike that small

 

[Gringoboy]

Good luck mate, sounds like real fun. Would love to join you, but honestly I wouldn't do it on less than 250cc.

 

[French jurist]

All the bikers here should gather someday for a ride, that would be fun.
I'm trying to find an offroad path not too far from Capital, it seems it's possible to join Lujan from Pilar driving offroad but I need to confirm

 

[French jurist]

Furthermore I guess it's a 4T without any "estabilizador de ciguenal", hence you are going to feel VvVvViIiiBbbRrrAaTttTiIioNnnSss, could be the worst part, and it won't be the Beach Boys ones

 

[fred mertz]

As has been said, it sounds like a foolish..... However, if you're determined to go, why don't you go to the different consulates and get the official answers?

 

[unix01]

maybe i would be better off selling the 110c and buy a bicimoto with a 50cc motor. this one does not need a chapa (vehicle registration plates) and thus the border can not say anything. o what u think?

 

[French jurist]

Well, with a 50cc you won't even reach the border, but you can reach the buquebus terminal in puerto madero.

Seriously, if you do it on a 50cc, post a blog with pictures and you are going to be famous worldwide. Driving at 50 km/h on provincials "ruta nacional" will be the first challenge.
Crossing mountains will be the second. You are an Unix1 like tells your nickname

 

[mini]

maybe i would be better off selling the 110c and buy a bicimoto with a 50cc motor. this one does not need a chapa (vehicle registration plates) and thus the border can not say anything. o what u think?

I think it's an excellent idea! Go for it!!! it'll be really fun and you can see lots of places. Don't forget to blog about it.