US Spec SD990 in the UK

by **drkwng** » Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:50 pm

Hi all. I'll be making the move over to the UK this coming spring, and am trying to decide what to do with my SD. Would there be any interest in a US spec bike over there? It's got all the usual tasty mods done to it, just don't know what it would take to "import" it for a British buyer. I would be covering the cost to bring the bike into the UK, as it would come along with my house-hold goods. Just trying to get a feel for things...

by **Scotty** » Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:25 pm

Are you thinking of bringing it over to ride or just to sell? Personally I wouldn’t bother if just to sell it as you’d need to get it registered and possibly have to pay import duty on it and if HMRC (our equivalent of the IRS) got wind of you selling it soon after coming they’d want a piece of the action :evil:

If you’re thinking of using it yourself then why not? They aren’t the commonest bike to see for sale so if you like yours enough then hiring her over. Whereabouts are you heading to?

by **drkwng** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:51 pm

I'll be working in/around the Peterborough area at first, and maybe later near Oxford. I knew there would be cost associated with selling it to British buyer if the intention were to use it as a road going bike, just wasn't sure if anyone would be interested in having it as a track weapon. I won't likely ride it much, as I haven't spent much time on the motos over the last several years, and will also be bringing my Ducati and SuperAdventure as well.

by **Scotty** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 9:30 am

Cool, I'm currently close to Peterborough so give me a shout when you head over and I can show you around a bit.
Happy New Year

by **drkwng** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:03 am

Cheers. I actually lived in the same area about fifteen years ago, so it will be a home coming so to speak. Looking forward to getting back over there.

by **RichUK** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:23 pm

I'm just wondering what makes you think a US spec bike will be more desirable than a UK spec bike?

They aren't particularly rare over here. Have you done any research in to the typical sale prices both in the US & here in the UK?
Reason I ask is that I just don't think it'll be worth your while, I'd guess that the re-sale value is probably higher in the US anyway.

by **drkwng** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:17 pm

Not that I think it would be all that special, or more desirable. I was more thinking that if someone was looking at buying one for a track bike, we could both get a good deal when you factor in the exchange rate.

by **RichUK** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:26 am

Ok, just out of interest... can I see the maths?

How much would you want for the bike £ or $?
(As of now google says the exchange rate is 1.41 US Dollar to GBP)

And for that price would the bike be road registered or just imported?
What's the age & miles of your bike?

This is basic information that should be considered when deciding what to do.

by **drkwng** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:19 pm

Since it's likely mostly (only) useful in the UK to either another yank, or as someone's track bike I figured I'd let it go for 3500 pounds.

Here's the text from the Craigslist add I last ran:

2008 KTM SuperDuke for sale in Las Cruces. I've owned this well taken care of bike since new; I purchased it from Three Bros Racing in CA in 2009. I am moving back overseas over the coming summer, and don't need to take three different bikes with me. The bike is a complete hoot to ride. It has a little over 18k miles on it, has never been down or wrecked and has the following modifications: Akrapovic titanium EVO slip ons, Motohooligan intake, butterflies, SAS block off (with dongles) plates, and sliders; Attack Racing rear sets (pretty sure I still have the stock items, with passenger pegs), Rizoma mirrors (still have stock items) and turn signals (rear not installed yet, still have stock items), and Pazzo Racing levers. The Dunlop Q2s have fair amount of tread left, and I recently installed a new Shorai battery. Full service (valves and oil) completed under 1000 miles ago.

by **Dirtydutch** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:25 pm

Is it in uk or states

by **No. 47** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:14 pm

Indication of current prices here https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-fo ... superduke/

by **drkwng** » Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:34 pm

Dirtydutch wrote:Is it in uk or states

I’m still in the states, but will be moving to Cambs in June. I can bring the bike with me at no cos though as my employer is covering the moving fees.

by **drkwng** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 2:22 pm

Finally got the SD over here and it’s sitting in my garage. Who wants to come buy it?

by **RichUK** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 2:41 pm

Has the bike been registered in the UK?
Did you also bring the Dobermann?

BTW - Welcome to the UK, you just missed a fine summer, though it was mostly too hot for me.

by **drkwng** » Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:29 am

I haven’t registered the SD yet. The SuperAdventure is in the process of getting registered (paid the road tax and waiting on V5 to come), and I’ll probably do the Ducati next.

I was actually here for a lot of the summer. I arrived at the end of June, but all of my belongings got held up in customs and were only delivered over the last couple of weeks.

And yes, Darmah (the Dobie in the photo) came with me. Her “brother” Jericho is here as well.