First of all, a big thank and hat tip to Dolores and Robert of DR1 for adding a "Transportation Forum" to DR1. Great addition, and ADV Moto RD is pleased to sponsor the forum of this most important aspect of the Dominican experience.
Fact #1: The Dominican Republic is a motorcycle culture.
Look around: motorcycles are everywhere! Even expats who move to the DR with little to no riding experience gravitate toward two wheels for many reasons: easy to hop on and go scootin', cheap to buy and operate, the weather is fantastic...and they're big fun.
Did I mention "Big Fun?"
Fact #2: There has been a huge gap in new motorcycle offerings in the DR. One could either ride a cheap Chinese moto or an expensive US, Japanese or Euro bike. There have been few choices, if any, in the middle unless one chooses to suffer through the enormous red tape of importing their own scoot.
So a rider could either spend under US$1500 for a new 125-200cc generic moto, or over US$9000+ for a new 500cc+ US, Japanese or Euro bike.
Or more. Much, much more.
There has been few, if any, offerings in the middle for riding the streets. Fact is many motorcyclists don't want a cheap Chinese bike, but don't want to---or can't---spend a small fortune on a quality US, Japanese or Euro machine.
Fact #3: The used bike market has been dominated by "30 footers." These are bikes that look good at a distance, but when you get close the truth becomes clear: beaten half to death, a confused mish-mash of dubious maintenance, care and crashes. While one may find a used gem, the odds are stacked against you as there is no "CarFax" for motorcycles, and many used bikes don't have clear titles.
Until now.
Adv Moto RD, SRL has a singular mission: to offer unique, "boutique", quality motorcycles at modest prices. To that end, we are pleased to announce the introduction of the Cyclone by Zongshen line of motorcycles, including a full inventory of parts for the bikes we sell.
While keeping abreast of international motorcycle trends, we were in the right place at the right time, securing distribution of this new line of exceptional quality motorcycles for Hispaniola.
Our prices will be "all-inclusive" including all taxes, transfers, matricula fees and warranty. There are no hidden charges or surprises.
Additionally, ADV Moto RD is working closely with a major U.S. motorcycle safety organization to bring formal motorcycle safety training to the Dominican Republic.
This "living thread" will offer ongoing announcements of ADV Moto RD bikes, demo exhibitions, demo track days, dealer additions, current motorcycling trends, maintenance tips, blog entries, owner club activities, and general motorcycling safety considerations.
For more information visit our website: ADVMotoRD.com (because this is our first post, a URL is not accepted.)
Our standards are high. Yours should be, too.
Fact #1: The Dominican Republic is a motorcycle culture.
Look around: motorcycles are everywhere! Even expats who move to the DR with little to no riding experience gravitate toward two wheels for many reasons: easy to hop on and go scootin', cheap to buy and operate, the weather is fantastic...and they're big fun.
Did I mention "Big Fun?"
Fact #2: There has been a huge gap in new motorcycle offerings in the DR. One could either ride a cheap Chinese moto or an expensive US, Japanese or Euro bike. There have been few choices, if any, in the middle unless one chooses to suffer through the enormous red tape of importing their own scoot.
So a rider could either spend under US$1500 for a new 125-200cc generic moto, or over US$9000+ for a new 500cc+ US, Japanese or Euro bike.
Or more. Much, much more.
There has been few, if any, offerings in the middle for riding the streets. Fact is many motorcyclists don't want a cheap Chinese bike, but don't want to---or can't---spend a small fortune on a quality US, Japanese or Euro machine.
Fact #3: The used bike market has been dominated by "30 footers." These are bikes that look good at a distance, but when you get close the truth becomes clear: beaten half to death, a confused mish-mash of dubious maintenance, care and crashes. While one may find a used gem, the odds are stacked against you as there is no "CarFax" for motorcycles, and many used bikes don't have clear titles.
Until now.
Adv Moto RD, SRL has a singular mission: to offer unique, "boutique", quality motorcycles at modest prices. To that end, we are pleased to announce the introduction of the Cyclone by Zongshen line of motorcycles, including a full inventory of parts for the bikes we sell.
While keeping abreast of international motorcycle trends, we were in the right place at the right time, securing distribution of this new line of exceptional quality motorcycles for Hispaniola.
Our prices will be "all-inclusive" including all taxes, transfers, matricula fees and warranty. There are no hidden charges or surprises.
Additionally, ADV Moto RD is working closely with a major U.S. motorcycle safety organization to bring formal motorcycle safety training to the Dominican Republic.
This "living thread" will offer ongoing announcements of ADV Moto RD bikes, demo exhibitions, demo track days, dealer additions, current motorcycling trends, maintenance tips, blog entries, owner club activities, and general motorcycling safety considerations.
For more information visit our website: ADVMotoRD.com (because this is our first post, a URL is not accepted.)
Our standards are high. Yours should be, too.