Buying and Importing 2 x Rune's into the UK

I imported my Rune into the UK. I Bought it for $20,600 (no tax because it was bought/going out of the state), Air freight was $1,400. Final price in the UK after tax/testing etc etc was £15,000. I bought the bike from Honda East Ohio, they arranged the freight and I had it within 1 week.
There are a number of dealers eg Procycle USA offering Runes for $19,995
which I believe is cost price. Again you shouldn't pay tax if the deal is done out of state and the bike is destined out of state
I used Honda East Ohio because they also took care of freight details and delivery to the UK, but now I have learnt of the ropes, there are companies that will do that for you eg BAX global in the UK.
When you bring it into the UK you will need an SVA test done before you can register it. Also a C&E 386 form from the Vat office to say you've paid the vat on entry to the UK.
The pleasant surprise is the that import duty is calculated on the cost of the bike AND the shipping. The VAT is then calculated on that ammount, so you pay tax on the tax!!! [email protected]!
You'll still pay the same duty and Vat rate on the bikes even if they're considered second hand (eg you've put a few thou on them). Just the cost of the bike will be correspondingly less.


BTW NB California models have extra gubbings on them for emissions avoid that if you don't need it.
If you need any more info let me know.
BTW 2. Don't forget to come to the big '05 Euro meet for Valks and Runes in South Wales! details on www.vrccuk.co.uk
BTW 3. I've heard that the OEM chroming on the wheels is not brillient, and you know what British weather is like. I reckon you should get them done yourself. There are plenty of places in the UK that will do them a lot cheaper than Honda are charging.

Hi again bluerune.
I think the general consensus is that the rearset bars suit more folks. I’m 5’7” and find them fine.
With regard to the Cali model if it’s anything like the Valk the all the extra emmissions stuff doesn’t effect performance but just adds some extra unnessessary gubbings to the engine. Giving you a tiny bit more weight and a tiny bit more to potentially need fixing or replacing/removing one day.
As to the VAT, unfortunatly you’ll still have to pay it on a second-hand vehicle. I know this because I checked it, several times to be sure, with the DVLA. The only difference is the price of the bike will be lower. Now if you were importing from Europe then there would be no second-hand VAT to pay.

On another note, I can’t say how delighted I am with the Rune. I’m happy to say, it’s as much of a pleasure to ride as it is to look at.
It’s the center of attention wherever it goes. For instance, I stopped off at Hein Gericke yesterday and the bike caused chaos. The shop emptied as staff and shoppers alike came out to mob the Rune. Most were sportsbike riders but everyone agreed it was the most awesome bike they’d seen ( 'awesome' and 'stunning' are words I've been hearing a lot lately).
Kinda gives you a warm glow to be the center of so much possitive attention. This could get addictive...

BTW why not say hello on the VRCCUK board, we could do with some more Rune owners represented.
I’m heading off on a tour of Europe tomorrow on the Rune with the VRCC. We’ll be taking in the Austrian Valkyrie and Rune meet. I plan on meeting up with Hannibal and friends in Italy. So chiao for now.

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prosit

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prosit

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seeing you in wales september 2005.

from Italy we are planning trips for riding in Usa spring 2005. j will post.

ciao
hannibal .