Importing one off / limited run cars and bikes

[JC29]

Hi all,

I know my way around after living here for six years, and know it is possible to import cars and bikes that meet Euro standards

However.....

I really (really, really, etc) want one of the CCM Spitfire Scramblers http://www.ccm-motorcycles.com/bikes/spitfire-scra...

But.....

They are only UK compliant. Spoke to them and I can get a build slot, have it delivered in the UK, shipped to CH, etc

So.....

Has anyone imported something in a similar vein to this - like a caterham or other low volume car / bike?

And......

Is it worth the hassle

[crypto]

Don't know how much the motorbike costs, but if you are willing to pay another 6000 CHF on top of it for all the conformance tests then go ahead. I never imported a motorbike but I imported an Aston, a Lotus and a TVR. In general, the newer the vehicle the worse (or costly) it will be, except if you have CoC (Certificate of Conformity) from the manufacturer.
In your case I would get the Manufacturers certificates/measurements or what ever they have. The expensive issues are always noise and exhaust/engine emissions. Based on the documents check if you have a chance to fulfill Swiss/EC standards. If not, you will know what additional investments you are facing. The bike looks quite bare-bone and you might need a Cat, and other things to pass.
If that is all Ok, you will need to make noise and emission measurements at DTC or FAKT. If you pass in a single test calculate about 600 CHF for noise and 4000 CHF for emission (this is for cars, but I don't think there will be much difference for a bike).

[JC29]

Thanks Crypto, i really appreciate it.

Looks like the cost will just not be worth it, the value of the bike is around 12K CHF all in