Buying a Motorcycle in Germany as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)
Ténéré 700, BMW GS, KTM Adventure — how non-residents buy, register, insure and export a motorcycle in Germany, and ride Europe legally.
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The 2026 French malus can add up to €80,000 to a new car. Here's how buyers legally avoid it by registering in Germany.
Le malus 2026 peut ajouter jusqu'à 80 000 € à une voiture neuve. Voici comment l'éviter légalement en immatriculant en Allemagne.
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