Hey everyone,
I’ve been a long-time lurker here, but I finally pulled the trigger on something different: an Arctic Leopard XE Pro S. I went with the L1e version (street-legal, 45 km/h limit) because I need to use it for commuting in Germany.
The seller on Alibaba is providing a CoC (Certificate of Conformity) specifically issued for my VIN. Based on the preview I saw, the type approval is from e13 (Luxembourg), which should technically be valid across the EU.
My questions for those who have imported bikes:
- Has anyone here registered an Arctic Leopard (or a similar Alibaba bike like the Ultra Bee/Sting) in Germany using a CoC?
- The bike is restricted to L1e specs and has all the necessary components (lights, mirrors, etc.). Do you think I'll run into any issues getting the "Versicherungskennzeichen" (small insurance plate)?
- Since many of you know the struggle with Sur-Ron L1e vs. off-road versions: How realistic is it that the VIN and CoC will be accepted by German insurance companies without a hassle?
I’m excited to compare it to the Sur-Ron once it arrives, but the registration part is what makes me a bit nervous. Any feedback or similar experiences would be appreciated!