Wed, 17 Mar 1999 20:12:34 -0500
- Message No. 5273
From: "Shawn Bryan"
Subject: Answer to questions about importing @ to USA
Here is a copy of the response I received from our government on importing
the XRV into the USA. This is not very promising but I thought I would post
it for the entire list to see. It may answer some questions. There are
ways to import illegally but I'm not ready for that yet.
"Hello
I understand your difficulty in trying to determine what is needed to import
this motorcycle. The problem is that Honda didn't import the
Africa-Twin, I am familiar with what it is since I ride motorcycles
and receive all the national motorcycle mags.
Since Honda didn't import the Africa Twin, it is almost impossible to
import the motorcycle because there is no comparison vehicle
to judge what modifications need to be made. In order to
import this motorcycle, you would have to prove certification of the
motorcycle to ALL of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, AND EPA
emissions requirements. This would require complete
testing of the motorcycle to DOT and EPA requirements,
and is cost prohibitive---this means tens of thousands
of dollars. No motorcycle has been imported in this
manner, due to cost. This motorcycle is not importable for off-road
use only, due to its dual purpose nature. This is the real story.
Questions?"
Shawn Bryan
VFR750F, Red, AMA, HRCA,
sbryan@tds.net
www@atic.org