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Hi Naveed,
Nice to know that you have options to select from. No one can advise you to choose one from the options you narrated on this blog. You need a mechanic for that.

Regarding number plates: in Saudi there is a rule that only bike with certain cc and above need a number plate and license to ride. You need to check this with the traffic department. To transfer a bike with a license plate on to your name you need an iqama and a license; the process is same as for a car. Also without a number plate, registration card, and license plus insurance, you cannot ride outside the country and also they might not allow you to pass the various check posts in and around Riyadh.

Regarding license, it's a tidious process but the traffic department is helpful. It starts with the same process as of the car license but you need to go to the CID office and get a criminal record status and your finger prints on their records. Once they give you a certificate stating " no criminal record " you again have to come back to the license department, go for a test and if you pass which you will easily, you will get the license on the same day, fees and other things have to done the same way as for the car license, fees is lesser than the car license.

All the best.

ok fine, so before i give away the money to the owner, first thing what should i do tell me and without the bike i cannt give the test and take the license and cn u tell me how much expensive is to transfer the paper and insurance ?

First thing: i hope you have verified the bike by a good mechanic.

1. You don't need a bike to get a license, they will give you their bike for test ride. ( remember you cannot own a bike if you don't have a license, that's why when the police asks for the bike registration and you have it, it is understood that you have a license too. )

2. Transfer charges: pls check with a bike dealer. It's better if you ask them to do it. You will not need to run around.

3. Insurance: this depends on how much you valuate your bike. Mine x-showroom was 103k but I values mine at 100k so I had to pay 3500/- SAR for composite insurance. Now you can calculate the rest. 3rd party insurances are cheap.

Dear Mr. Mazher,

You seem like the rite guy to ask this.

I have checked many blogs and still could not find the information i am looking for.

Q. : How do i get a 2 wheelers license in Saudi Arabia?

I am living in Dammam, and have no idea on how to apply for a 2 wheeler license, i have a valid driving license!

If you can help me please email me at faezaan@hotmail.com
as i am not much of a blogger so rarely come online to blog sites!

Please HELP me and expat rider bro to another, really need your help.


Thanks a Lot
Shaikh Faezaan

hi Shaikh Faezaan > you could start a new topic on the Saudi Arabia forum.

I have already replied to Faezaan offline as he wanted to know.
To help others if news be:-

About license. The first criteria is a particular engine capacity: CC. If its above that only then you need a license. Now if you plan to have a super racer or a cruiser or touring bike, then yes, you need a license.

The license procedure is exactly the same as for the car. Except, that you don't have to go for a computer test. Just a bike ride in front of the traffic police.

But, here is the difference: for a bike license, you need a criminal record check from the CID office. This is exactly the same for a truck or trailer driving license.

Once you start the process by buying the green file, get the relevant stamps and signature from the first bike ride test, you have to go to the CID office and give your finger prints. After a week they will give you the form you had submitted with a stamp saying "no criminal record found". Then you go back to the driving license center and give another bike ride test for which you have to take an appointment.

Fees is exactly half of the car fees. Now: here is a news circulating. If you wish to ride a bike you have to pay a certain fees to the "bikers association". This is a govt organization. Now I don't know much and I am not 100% sure what this is. So, check the news paper for more info.

All the best. Believe me, the process is very easy and simply people make a fuss out of it. Just relax. You will have the license in two weeks.

Regards
Mazhar

Mazhar,

It was nice to go through your posts which contain so much of information & it was nice to see people around here who are so much helping & ready to provide every information... I am new here & looking for the bikers to join.. have done all my working for bikes.. what & where to look for... got my driving licence & motorcycle licence is in process only the problem is that I dont own a bike nor know any1 else who owns a bike as driving licence office bike is out of order & have to wait until it is fixed or I arrange a bike from somewhere... so just waiting.. hoping to join u ppl soon

Rgds
Mohsin

Salam
I am a superbike man. But i got no bikes in here right now. I am here only for my vacations. Can you find out a superbike for me in the 200-400 class bikes. I am always free for rides all i need is a superbike
Thanking You
Abid

Hi there I am new here. I will move to Riyadh in a month later. I am selling my motorbike in Turkey regrettably so when i take my Arabian driver licence there, i wanna buy motorbike quickly. I will need to help from Expat Bikers Clubs'. Anyway i hope we can ride together .

But i am not sure about that i bring my protective clothing with myself or what the cost of that clothings in Riyadh (ex. helmet, ceket, shoes etc...)

Thanks your help.

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Dear Ismail, Its better if you bring your protective gear from Turkey because helmets, jackets & gloves are way far expensive as compared to prices on Amazon. Icon helmets cost around 1200 to 1600 Saudi riyals. AGV helmets cost around 1200 to 3200 Saudi riyals. Icon jackets will cost around 1400 to 1800 Saudi Riyals.

Really

I have dainese and beiring cekets, shoei helmet, dainese boot etc. Thanks for help.

What about the driver lience? I mean the i have to used mu Turkish licence in USA for a year.

In USA or Riyadh...? In riyadh U will have to get a motorcycle license then only u can buy a brand new bike or can trasfer used bike onto ur name.

Thanks for info.

Hi
I hope this is not a late reply.
Here is a good website that sells all kind of different motorcycle accessories including helmets shoes gloves and jackets. I bought from them and they were really great to deal with. I got my shoei helmet 2 weeks after I placed the order and shipping was free.
here they are : arabiaspeed.com

I hope that helps

Hey guys,

I own a Suzuki GSXR600 2012 in Riyadh. The process is pretty staright forward to get a bike, you need to get a license for it but it takes a while. They have a process for criminal record check for all the people getting a bike or a heavy vehicle license, so when you go for that in the batha area, ti will take you almost 5-6 hours to get it done unless you know someone in the police.

Once you get that done, you pay the deposit on the bike and one of the dealership guys will go with you get the Plate and insurance done which will take about 3-4 days for the plate registration.

Once that's done, you are all good to go. If anyone of you are into riding, please drop me a message so we can get in touch.

It's a really dangerous place to be riding bikes and I would advise new riders to stay off the roads in KSA.

Ride safe!

Hy frends am aliyan so am hear in riyad can u help me how to i well buy Gxr have bike in bank b coze am work in medicel compani can u tech me any one

@Enricoa65

Where did you rent from and what kind of Harley?

Anyone knows where there is a good place to rent Harley Davidsons?