what is going on with bike prices?

[Millhouse]

Maybe it's because you're an awesome buyer and seller man.



Or because it's Summer and prices are higher. They'll be lower in the winter I'd guess...

[m6rk]

i was thinking it might be seasonal variation maybe?

[Carbon_ZX6R]

i was thinking it might be seasonal variation maybe?

*looks round to see whose watching and nods in agreement*

[Lord Danoir the first]

I still maintain it's the way of things due to me being in the market for a new bike, and so the universe has seen fit to inflate prices.

At the exact moment I hand over my cash, you'll all feel a slight shift in the planetary alignment and all of a sudden, used motorcycles will be worth fuck all.

You'll be able to guess which particular model I chose, as people will be weighing band new ones in for scrap value.

[m6rk]

in that case now i've sold mine could you buy a daytona 675 please..

[Millhouse]

I still maintain it's the way of things due to me being in the market for a new bike, and so the universe has seen fit to inflate prices.

At the exact moment I hand over my cash, you'll all feel a slight shift in the planetary alignment and all of a sudden, used motorcycles will be worth fuck all.

You'll be able to guess which particular model I chose, as people will be weighing band new ones in for scrap value.

I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.

[ash]

I still maintain it's the way of things due to me being in the market for a new bike, and so the universe has seen fit to inflate prices.

At the exact moment I hand over my cash, you'll all feel a slight shift in the planetary alignment and all of a sudden, used motorcycles will be worth fuck all.

You'll be able to guess which particular model I chose, as people will be weighing band new ones in for scrap value.

The irony with this statement is that the smaller and lighter that your chosen bike is, the less it is worth.

My mate has got a scrap yard dealing with ally/copper/brass/steel/etc. I parked the B1 on his weighbridge to see how heavy it is (wet weight) with a full tank of fuel and he said '£10' as a lump which would have to be split and processed (180kg on the nail)

So that would make a Harley worth about £40 

[Fastas......]

Probably less in winter though...... ;-)

[captain sensible]

£30 and a packet of hobknobs sounds about right

[Phil_8]

I read an exclusive in MCN this week that said secondhand bikes sell for more money in the summer.

Could be something to do with that?

[MOzZereLLa]

Only stupid people buy a new / used bike in Summer.

[tucola]

Just depends whether the price is right or not, taking into account that it is worth a tangible amount to have the benefit of the bike for the best biking months, rather than getting a 'great' deal in December but having it sat in your garage until May depreciating while it is 4 degrees and pissing it down outside.

I bought my Daytona in June 2013, and was completely happy with the transaction.

Although I now urgently need someone to talk me out of the total financial insanity that would be chopping it in for a 899 Panigale...

In Summer...

When they're really scarce at dealerships...

And massively overhyped / jizzed over in the biking press...

And already artificially expensive anyway due to being Ducatis, and therefore bid up by irrational wealthy fool clientele (no offence Komp and other Ducati owners on here  )...

[Nat]

Although I now urgently need someone to talk me out of the total financial insanity that would be chopping it in for a 899 Panigale...

As a woman, I'm very good at nagging men into not buying things - so if you need someone to talk you out of it, I'm your girl.

Oh, wait - no I'm not - I encourage people to buy things...

DO IT!!!

[MOzZereLLa]

Wait until approx Dec 23rd and I bet you'd get a great deal on an 899.

[Alzo]

Wait until approx Dec 23rd and I bet you'd get a great deal on an 899.

They are selling well...local Ducati dealer is very happy with the demand.