Used motorcycles from Japan — sourced, vanned & shipped by one company.
Hokutan Shokai buys at Japanese auctions and dealer stock, loads containers in our own yard in Kobe, and handles export documents. Large-displacement and classic motorcycles for Malaysian AP holders.
Very few companies in Japan export motorcycles. We do the whole chain ourselves.
No brokers between you and the bike. One counterpart from purchase to bill of lading.
Direct buying
Registered member of Japanese motorcycle auctions, plus dealer stock across Japan. You send a wish list — we source, inspect and bid.
In-house container vanning
We load and brace every motorcycle in our own yard in Kobe — timber cradles built for each unit, no third-party packer. 6–7 bikes per 20ft container, mixed car + bike loads possible.
See the photos belowExport documents
Deregistration, export declaration, invoice, packing list and B/L — prepared by us, so your AP paperwork in Malaysia goes smoothly.
Originals couriered after paymentThis is how your bikes travel.
Kobe yard, [MONTH YEAR]. Each bike stands in a timber cradle built for that unit, braced to a cross frame, and wrapped in blankets and stretch film. Nothing touches the container walls.
Built around the Malaysian AP market.
We focus on the two categories that make economic sense to import: large-displacement sport, naked and adventure bikes, and 35-year-plus classics. Tell us the models your customers ask for and we search both auction and dealer stock.
600cc and above. Models we are currently sourcing for Malaysian buyers:
- SUPERSPORT
- Kawasaki ZX-10R / ZX-10RR · Honda CBR1000RR-R SP / CBR600RR · Yamaha YZF-R1 / R6 · Suzuki GSX-R1000 / GSX-R600 · Ducati Panigale V4 · Aprilia RSV4 Xtrenta
- NAKED
- Yamaha MT-10 · Ducati Streetfighter V4 S
- ADVENTURE
- Honda Africa Twin · Honda X-ADV
For classic-vehicle AP. Japan still has a deep stock of well-kept 1980s–early 90s machines.
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From payment to ship-out in 4–6 weeks.
- 01 Enquiry WhatsApp or form. Tell us models, budget, quantity.
- 02 Offer list & quote Photos, condition, FOB Kobe or CIF Port Klang price per unit.
- 03 Payment T/T in advance, or against B/L copy. Proforma invoice issued.
- 04 Buying & inspection We bid or purchase, inspect on arrival at our yard, send photos. About 3–4 weeks.
- 05 Vanning & shipping Loaded and braced in-house; booked and shipped from Kobe within 2 weeks of the last unit arriving.
- 06 Documents B/L, invoice, packing list, export certificate couriered to you.
Simple, cash-term trading.
Clear terms protect both sides. Rates and lead times are confirmed on each offer list.
- PAYMENT
- T/T in advance, or payment against B/L copy. Currency: JPY.
- PRICE BASIS
- FOB Kobe or CIF Port Klang. Other Malaysian ports on request.
- CONTAINER
- 20ft / 40ft. Mixed loads (cars + motorcycles) possible.
- MINIMUM ORDER
- From 1 unit. Container-lot pricing from 6 units (one 20ft).
- DOCUMENTS
- Commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, export certificate (deregistration).
- LEAD TIME
- 4–6 weeks from payment to departure from Kobe: 3–4 weeks to buy and gather all units at our yard, then booking and ship-out within 2 weeks of the last unit arriving.
Hokutan Shokai Co., Ltd. — Kobe, Japan
A used-vehicle and construction-machinery exporter based in Kobe. We buy, sell and export used cars, trucks, excavators and motorcycles to overseas buyers, with our own yard and loading facility.
- COMPANY
- 有限会社北淡商会
HOKUTANSHOKAI Co., Ltd. - ESTABLISHED
- [YEAR]
- EXPORTS
- Used cars, trucks, construction machinery, motorcycles
- ADDRESS
- 53-53 Kobushino, Kande-cho, Nishi-ku, Kobe 651-2304, Japan
Common questions from AP holders
Can you source a specific model for us?
Yes. Send a wish list with model, year range and budget. We check auction listings and dealer stock across Japan and reply with photos and an indicative price, usually within a few days.
What is the minimum order?
We can start from a single unit. For the best freight cost per bike, a full 20ft container of 6–7 units is ideal, and we can also mix motorcycles with a car.
How long from payment to shipping?
4–6 weeks in total. Buying and bringing all units to our Kobe yard takes about 3–4 weeks; once the last bike arrives we book the container and ship out within 2 weeks. Current example: departure Kobe 17 Nov, arrival Port Klang 4 Dec.
Do you also export cars and construction machinery?
Yes — used cars, trucks and excavators are our core business, so one container can carry a car together with several motorcycles.
Which documents will I receive?
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and the Japanese export certificate (deregistration) for each unit. Originals are couriered once payment is confirmed.
Every week we send AP holders what we can buy right now.
Photos, year, mileage, condition and FOB price. Reply with the units you want and we start buying. No obligation.
Tell us your company, the models you are looking for and your WhatsApp number. We reply with current availability and an indicative FOB price.
Message us on WhatsApp Email hokutan@hs-r8.jp Your details are used only to reply to your enquiry. No mailing lists.