It's likely that if you've been riding for a while, you've encountered some kind of fee that made you cringe, sigh heavily, or react negatively in some way.
However, if you're not familiar with the vehicle registration fees in Singapore known as COE, the folks at the YouTube channel Tr333ple are here to shed some light on just how outrageous they are. It's impressive to see the dedication of the riders there, as they must truly have a passion for riding to deal with such extreme financial costs.
We're not talking about a small sum of money here. In 2025, the Category D Certificate of Entitlement (COE) that Singaporean riders must obtain for any new motorcycle (or renew for existing motorcycles, valid for 10 years) costs SGD $9,511. In USD as of July 2025, that's approximately US $7,450.
There are motorcycles in the US that cost less than the registration fee in Singapore, and the same holds true in Singapore as well. It's important to note that this fee applies to all motorcycle registrations in the city-state, regardless of engine size. For car or commercial truck drivers, the fees are even higher.
Additional fees are also required, such as legal insurance and other obligations that registered motorcyclists in Singapore must fulfill to ride legally. The Tr333ple team covers all of this in a detailed video, so whether you're a rider in Singapore who can relate or just curious about the situation, it's worth a watch.
After watching the video, I couldn't help but wonder about registration and other fees for motorcyclists in different parts of the world. If knowledge is power, let's hear from you in the comments about the registration fees in your area so we can all gain some insight.