Sending a motorcycle in Malaysia (hantar motor): by lorry, by courier and to Sabah or Sarawak
In October 2026, sending a motorcycle by ship from Port Klang to Kota Kinabalu or Kuching costs about RM1,000–RM1,600 port to port; within the Peninsula it's about RM215–RM610 counter to counter by courier, or about RM170–RM700 door to door by lorry or pickup.
What it costs to send a motorcycle within the Peninsula or across to Sabah and Sarawak, how long it takes, the documents you need and how to get the bike ready.
Within the Peninsula
Market ranges from Malaysian courier and lorry operators' published prices (2025–2026), one bike, one way:
| Service | Typical price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Courier counter to counter, by engine size | about RM215 (up to 150cc) to RM610 (over 500cc), plus 6% SST | at least 14 working days |
| Lorry or 4x4 pickup, door to door from KL | about RM170 nearby to about RM570–RM700 to Penang or Johor Bahru | usually a few days |
Market estimates, not CariLori prices. Counter-to-counter is cheaper but slow; a lorry or pickup comes to your door. Big bikes cost more.
To Sabah or Sarawak
Motorcycles cross by ship, on a RoRo vessel or in a container. Port to port from Port Klang (2025–2026 price lists):
| Route | Typical price |
|---|---|
| To Kota Kinabalu or Kuching | about RM1,000–RM1,600, by engine size and service |
| To Sandakan, Tawau, Miri or Bintulu | usually a little more: ask for a quote |
| Pickup from your home in the Klang Valley | often about RM150–RM250 extra |
Market estimates, not CariLori prices. Some prices include marine insurance and a crate, others don't: ask. Marine insurance usually covers only total loss. The trip takes about 1–3 weeks, and up to 30 working days with the slowest counter service.
Documents you usually need
- A copy of your IC, front and back
- A copy of the grant (vehicle registration)
- A release letter from the bank if the bike is still on loan
- Valid road tax
- Ask the shipper if they need anything else, and send the documents early: some want them two weeks before the ship.
Getting the bike ready
- Keep only a little fuel in the tank, just enough to ride it on and off.
- Empty the top box and take out anything loose or valuable.
- Take dated photos of every side and of the odometer.
- Battery: follow the shipper's instructions, because they differ.
- Electric motorcycle? Say so first: some ships take them only in a container.
Get quotes through CariLori
Post one free request with the bike model and engine size, whether it runs, the pickup and drop-off towns and your date. For Sabah or Sarawak, add both states so suppliers on both sides see it. See shipping to Sabah and Sarawak for goods, sending a car by lorry for cars, and motorcycle towing prices for a bike that has broken down.
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Questions
How much does it cost to send a motorcycle to Sabah?
About RM1,000–RM1,600 port to port from Port Klang to Kota Kinabalu (2025–2026), depending on engine size and service. Pickup from your home and marine insurance can be extra.
How long does it take to send a motorcycle to Sabah or Sarawak?
About 1–3 weeks by ship, depending on sailings, and up to 30 working days with the slowest counter service.
What documents do I need to send a motorcycle?
Usually a copy of your IC, a copy of the grant, valid road tax, and a release letter from the bank if the bike is on loan. Ask the shipper for their list.
How much is it to send a motorcycle from KL to Penang or Johor Bahru?
About RM570–RM700 door to door by lorry or pickup, or from about RM215 counter to counter by courier for a small bike, which takes at least 14 working days.