Hey, the motorcycle market in Argentina is booming. In February, they registered almost 71,000 units, a huge growth compared to last year. What caught my attention is that most of them are small engine capacity, people using them for work or getting around the city.

Now, what not many know is how much it really costs to transfer a used motorcycle. The transfer fee depends on whether it’s domestic or imported: 1.5% of the value if made here, 2% if imported. That’s not counting forms, stamps, and all the bureaucracy. For example: a CB125F valued at one million pesos, the transfer price comes to about 15,000 pesos.

The interesting thing is that with so much activity in new sales, the used market is also very lively. So if you’re thinking about buying a used motorcycle, it’s good to know exactly how much the process will cost you. The DNRPA has an online calculator that updates the costs, so nothing surprises you. And a tip: they no longer require a free debt clearance for infractions, unless the other party insists.