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Used bike data
What’s hot and what’s not in the used-motorcycle world
Finance Interest Rises While Electric Bike Prices Fall
This month we take a look at the fastest-selling used motorcycles and scooters over 125cc on Auto Trader, based on the median number of days the bikes were on site before selling, with a sold date between 1 January and 18 March 2023.
The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 was the clear leader. The KTMowned brand’s distinctively styled middleweight naked sold more than twice as quickly as the second-placed BMW F800GS and three-times faster than its third-placed stable-mate the KTM 790 Adventure.
In terms of manufacturers, Honda had seven models listed in the top 30, closely followed by European brands KTM and Triumph,
To Retailers
both of which have six models appearing in the top 30 list.
Pricing Changes
When we look in more detail at used bike pricing for the last four weeks, compared to twelve months ago, the average price of a petrol bike stands at £8100 –an increase of 3% year-on-year, while electric bikes have dropped in price by 9% to £9700 over the same period. This is in no small part due to the influence of Zero’s bike range, which was also 9% down year-onyear as electric motorcycles both new and used struggle to attract customers.
Finance
Finance is still proving to be
The fastest selling bikes on Auto Trader
Encouraging Start To The Season
SALES AND DEMAND FOR USED machinery were generally buoyant in February across all motorcycle segments. Smaller capacity machines remain in high demand together with scooters, naked and adventure machines. As with new bikes, dealers are cautiously optimistic for 2023, with used machines providing a more affordable option given the cost of living challenges facing many customers.
Dealer stock levels are overall
Dealers now have their highest levels of stock for three years satisfactory, with some dealers now having their highest levels of stock for three years and a further influx of machinery was expected to arrive during March from part exchanges. Turnover remains rapid for some dealers, with most reporting at least a stronger position compared to last year.
Outlook
Despite marking the official start of spring, March started on a cold and wintry note with snow and ice across many parts of the country. But the changing of the clocks and rapidly increasing daylight hours will encourage more riding, and this leads Glass’s to expect market prices to remain firm across all segments in the coming weeks.
very popular for consumers when it comes to purchasing bikes. The volume of finance leads on Auto Trader Bikes has reached an all-time high. Last month, we saw the biggest-ever number of finance leads sent to retailers – an increase of 66% compared to the same period last February, and an amazing 107% more than the year before.
PAUL EDMONDSON
Product lead, Auto Trader Bikes
Spring Has Sprung New Bike Launches
THE MERCURY IS FINALLY RISING AND SPRING IS resolutely on the way. But it’s also the middle of the new bike launch season, with plenty of new metal to be ridden and enjoyed in 2023.
And you can see that reflected in the most popular naked bike reviews on the MCN website in the past month, with the recently launched Triumph Street Triple 765 taking the top spot, followed by the equally new Ducati Monster SP and Honda Hornet CB750.
There are two new Suzuki adventure bike reviews in the top five – the V-Strom DL1050 taking the top tier
Bikes for Sale
Most viewed models
1. Honda NC750X
2. Honda CB500X
3. Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
4. Royal Enfield Meteor 350
5. Kawasaki Z900RS
6. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
7. Yamaha R1
8. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
9. BMW R1200 GS
VFR800
MCN Reviews
Most viewed brands and the V-Strom 800DE in third, flanking the everpopular Honda NC750X in second position.
In sports bike reviews, the recently updated BMW S1000 RR sits in first, followed by the middlewieght pair of Yamaha R7 and Aprilia RS660.
In bikes for sale, it’s a somewhat familiar formula, with Honda taking the three top spots: NC750X first, CB500X second, and third belonging to the Gold Wing.
GARETH EVANS Online editor, MCN
Percentage of views by type
Percentage of views by type
Top 5 Bike Reviews by type
Naked Sports
1. 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
2. 2023 Ducati Monster 937 SP
3. 2023 Honda CB750 Hornet
4. 2021 Yamaha MT-07
5. 2021 Triumph Trident 660
