Shipping your bike - don't know really about that.

I think you haveread comments which are made earlier by QLers , don't really take that into account. Either they might have heard from someone or just assuming.

But the climate matters here alot, becuase in summer the temp. reach upto 48-50 deg. cel.

Personally I prefer and suggest Suzuki. Their branch is few meters away from the airport , great customer relation and good after sales.

2. Kawasaki
3. Honda
4. Yamaha

I have been riding for many years ( standard bike ) and moved to a 600 few weeks ago and it's really a wonderful experience.

Moreover, all bikers are united here and go for ride in almost all weekends.

Try getting your biking gears from UK, here it's little bit costly .

The final decision is yours.

Regards

Mohamed