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Massachusetts Motorcycle Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a typical motorcycle in Massachusetts runs about $150.00 per year for a recent-model bike. Motorcycles follow the same fee system as other vehicles in Massachusetts — with their own (usually lower) base rates, though the state's value-based charges still apply and scale with your bike's original price. Massachusetts details: Massachusetts registration is $60 per two-year cycle, but the real annual cost is the municipal motor-vehicle excise: $25 per $1,000 of valuation, where valuation starts at 90% of MSRP in the model year and steps down to 60%, 40%, 25%, and 10% as the car ages. Enter your MSRP for the exact excise. A $75 title fee applies once.

Verified against official Massachusetts sources on 2026-07-21. How we verify fees.

Your motorcycle

Registration due now
$300.00
Covers 2 years — averages $150.00 per year.
Each renewal (2 years)
  • Registration fee
    $60 per 2-year cycle
    $60.00
  • Municipal excise tax
    $25 per $1,000 at 40% valuation
    $240.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $75.00
One-time total: $75.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.

Good to know

  • The excise is billed by your city or town; the minimum excise is $5.

What determines motorcycle registration cost in Massachusetts?

  • Motorcycle-specific base rate
  • Municipal excise: $25 per $1,000 of valuation
  • Valuation steps down with age (90/60/40/25/10% of MSRP)

Frequently asked questions

How much does motorcycle registration cost in Massachusetts?

About $150.00 per year for a typical recent-model motorcycle, based on Massachusetts's current fee schedule (last reviewed 2026-07-21). Use the calculator above for your bike's exact numbers.

Is motorcycle registration cheaper than car registration in Massachusetts?

Generally yes — motorcycle base fees run lower than passenger-car fees in most states. But Massachusetts's value-based charges apply to motorcycles too, so an expensive new bike can still carry a substantial bill.

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Official Massachusetts resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Massachusetts RMV ↗☎ (857) 368-8000mass.gov — fee source ↗mass.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.