I have been in Lima for about 2 weeks now and am waiting on papers for the motorcycle I purchased here. I decided to go with a cheap Chinese model (1500 dollars) 200cc. I did not feel that the purchase of a better quality machine ( honda etc.) 4000-5000 dollars would warrent the expence for the amount of time I would be using it. When I leave I can always sell it and return 50% of my investment. The process was rather simple, pick out your model, pay the money, go to the registrar, and wait two weeks for the plates and registration. Insurance is required and only costs about 100 dollars. I speak little spanish so I searched out a person with reasonable english skills and payed them to help with the communication etc. problems.
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