buying a used motorcycle

If you plan on registering it ( and I suggest you do) have a contract drawn up and get it insured from date of purchase.

Bob K

I agree with Bob,  AMET is cracking down on motos!

Especially gringo motos.

Bob K

I've bought 3 bikes in my pre almost blind days. A 530 Virago yamaha, a 450 Honda & a Yamaha V-Star.  The first wo from Gary of Spanks & the Compo Bar fame.  Good price & good shape. The V-Star from a friend.    Take your time & do it all legally. Costs a little more in time & money, but worth it.  I have been a biker since 1956 & it grieves me to no longer be able to ride.  I don't count being on the back of a moto concho as riding!  Rubber down Bro, rubber down.

Does all this (registration, insurance) apply to scooters as well? What should I expect to pay for a reliable used scooter?

Yes, all apply to scooters as well. The can be had from about $400 to $1,000 or so. Bikes can be found from around $750 on up. Depends on make, type, cc etc. Scooters are usually cheaper.  You really need to be here. Where in the DR are you? Budget etc?    Check out this sites classified, also Anything Sosua & Anything   Caberete.  Pay no mind to my spelling!   Good luck, you'll find what your looking for.

if the seller says they only have a copy of the matricula is that sufficient enough to go thru with the sale of the bike.

Hello Marcus Logan,

Welcome to Expat.com 😀

Thanks for the input, but this thread is quite old.

I suggest you check for recent threads to engage with more active members on the Dominican Republic forum.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

@Marcus Logan

Absolutely not, original required

@Marcus Logan  If they only have a copy of the ownership, it means they probably don't own the bike.  That is the biggest red flag for this type of purchase.

I agree. Have the current owner get the original!