Often asked: What To Check When Buying A Used Motorcycle?

What questions should you ask when buying a used motorcycle?

Buying a Used Motorcycle: The 10 Most Important Questions to Ask

• 1) Comparable Sales/The Market.
• 2) Vehicle History Report.
• 3) Miles (And How They Were Accumulated)
• 4) Tires (and Footpegs)
• 5) Oil and Other Fluids.
• 6) Maintenance Records.
• 7) The Paperwork.
• 8) Consistency of Parts.

What is a good mileage for a used motorcycle?

For smaller sports bikes, a mileage above 20,000 to 30,000 is on the high side, while larger motorcycles are considered high mileage after the 50,000 -mile point.

What should I know before buying a motorcycle?

Tips for How to Buy a Used Motorcycle

• BRING A FRIEND. Don’t go on your purchase journey alone.
• INSPECT THE BIKE. And we mean it!
• CHECK THE VIN (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER).
• MAKE SURE IT’S NOT STOLEN.
• NO LIENS!
• WRITE UP A BILL OF SALE.
• BEWARE OF “AS IS” DISCLOSURES.
• REMEMBER YOU CAN’T ALWAYS TEST RIDE.

How do you inspect a used bike?

Here are some highlights:

1. Give the bike a once over, looking for dents, bending, and rust. If it’s a carbon bike, look closely for cracks.
2. Check the headset by holding down the brakes and moving the bike back and forth.
3. Check your brakes by squeezing the calipers directly instead of pulling on the brake levers.

How many miles will a motorcycle engine last?

For sports bikes, 25,000 miles can be a lot. Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are built to last much longer. If a bike has good maintenance records, no signs of damage and no oil leaks, even a bike with 40,000 to 50,000 miles can be expected to last a long time.

How much should I pay for a used motorcycle?

In a very general sense, you can expect a decent used motorcycle values to be anywhere from $4,000 to $10,000. Some suitable options are even available for a lot cheaper if you grab them at the right time of year and from a more affordable region.

Is 30k miles a lot for a motorcycle?

Motorcycles with more than 40,000 miles are considered to be high-mileage bikes, but if it has been well maintained, the mileage could still make it a good purchase. Anything above 25,000 miles on a sports bike is considered high.

What is the most reliable motorcycle?

They surveyed over 11,000 subscribers and the results were that the most reliable motorcycle brand were (in order): Yamaha, Suzuki/ Honda (tied), then Kawasaki. Cross referencing with Consumer Reports.

Motorcycle brand	Likelihood of buying same motorcycle brand again
Victory	80%
Harley-Davidson	72%
Honda	70%
BMW	68%

How much should you spend on your first motorcycle?

For a new motorcycle, you should spend at least $3,500 to $5,000, while for a used, prepare to spend between $1,500 to $3,000. But that’s based on average because price varies and you will also need to add more money every year on maintenance, fuel, safety equipment, insurance, and other things.

When should you not ride a motorcycle?

5 Reasons You (Yeah, You) Should Not Ride a Motorcycle

• You Lack Self-Discipline. Riding a motorcycle is first and foremost about learning proper technique and control.
• You’re A Know-It-All.
• Your First Bike Is Going to be a Rocket.
• You Lack Good Judgment or Spatial Awareness.
• You Think Motorcycles are Best for Going Really Fast and Doing Wheelies.

Is owning a motorcycle worth it?

The cost of owning a motorcycle may be less than the cost of owning a car, but when it comes to protection from serious injury or death, a car is the definite winner between the two. In 2006, there were 35 times more deaths from motorcycle accidents than from car accidents.

Do you have to be strong to ride a motorcycle?

You do not really need to be strong and big to ride a motorcycle. In order to ride securely and safely, you will need mental strength. However, you need to at least have enough physical strength to ride a motorcycle.

Are second hand bikes worth it?

Advantages of Buying a Second Hand Bikes: Lower Expense – Purchasing a bike that has added a few months to its life helps you get a better price than a brand-new model. Lower Premium for Insurance – Though the difference may not be huge, the age of the bike does reduce the value and hence the insurance premium.

Should I buy a bike new or used?

For the most part, bicycles have terrible resale value, which means that you can usually get a really good deal on a used bike. As for the condition of the components, one can’t say without actually seeing them, but quality components should have a much longer life than 1500kms.

Which is the best second hand bike to buy?

Popular second hand bikes

• Used Royal Enfield Classic 350.
• Used Honda Activa [2000-2015]
• Used Honda Shine.
• Used Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350.
• Used Honda Activa 3G. 26 Used bikes available.
• Used Bajaj Pulsar NS200. 26 Used bikes available.
• Used Honda CB Unicorn 150. 26 Used bikes available.
• Used Bajaj V15. 25 Used bikes available.