If you're planning on moving to another country, you might decide having your automobile shipped there is too costly. Instead, you might want to purchase a new vehicle once you get settled in your new home. In some countries, this is a necessity: there's no getting around without a vehicle. In others, especially large cities like Tokyo or Paris, you may be able to take public transportation everywhere. There's also another option: purchase a motorcycle or scooter to get around. While they're not as popular in some U.S. cities, motorcycles are the preferred way of traveling in some of the largest cities in the world.
There are a few reasons why you may want to purchase a bike when you move to a different country. First, they're often cheaper than full sized automobiles. While that's not always the case, and obviously a top of the line model will be more expensive, you can almost always find a good used motorcycle at a good price. There may also be different cost breaks. For example, in the UK, motorcycles do not have to pay the 10 pound per day London congestion charge and are exempt from many toll charges. In other areas, motorcycle riders may not have to pay for parking or may be able to park in special parking areas. Motorcycles also often use less fuel, which can result in saving money in another area.
Of course, if you're moving to another country, you may have to apply for a motorcycle license and take a driving exam to be certified in your new home. You will also need to read up on all the motorcycle laws in that country so you know exactly what is and is not legal for you to do. You might also want to put some motorcycle patches on your jacket so others know where you're from or that you love your new place of residence.
