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Two Wheels Under Cypriot Sun
340 sunny days, winding Troodos roads, coastal views. Fantastic motorcycle territory Oct-May. Summer: too hot for long tours. Scooter: clever city alternative for parking problems.
License and Rules
German motorcycle license valid indefinitely. Helmet mandatory (€85 fine). Left-hand traffic (same adjustment as car). Lane splitting: not officially allowed but practiced.
This was exactly our experience: Two Wheels Under Cypriot Sun 340 sunny days, winding Troodos roads, coastal views. Fantastic motorcycle territory Oct-May. Summer: too hot for long tours. Scooter: clever city alternative for parki...
– Family from Hamburg, in Troodos since 2022
Buy or Rent
Scooter new: €1,500-3,000, used from €500. Motorcycle new: €4,000-15,000. Rental: scooter €15-25/day, motorcycle €30-60. Insurance mandatory: €100-400/year.
Tours and Community
Best routes: Troodos circuit, Cape Greco, Akamas, Commandaria Route. "Cyprus Motorcycle Community" Facebook: group rides. Best season: Oct-May. Summer: mornings only.
Motorcycles and Scooters in Cyprus
Locations: Troodos
Topics: Two Wheels Under Cypriot Sun, License and Rules, Buy or Rent
CMC Practical Tip
Two Wheels Under Cypriot Sun 340 sunny days, winding Troodos roads, coastal views.
Frequently Asked Questions
German motorcycle license valid. AM for 50ccm, A1 for 125ccm. No exchange or test.
Good roads, calm traffic outside cities. Risks: aggressive city drivers, hot summer roads. Always helmet and gear.
New: €1,500-3,000. Used from €500. Insurance: €100-200/year. Fuel: €3-5/100 km.
"Cyprus Motorcycle Community" Facebook: regular Sunday rides. International. Ask at Stammtisch for other bikers.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.