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USED BIKE DATA
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What’s hot and what’s not in the used-motorcycle world
PRICES ARE STILL INCREASING
This month we look at the fastest-selling used bikes over 125cc from 1 September to 10 November based on the median number of days they were on site.
Honda’s new NT1100 tourer tops the list, and there were 39 used examples for sale during the period, ranging from pre-reg bikes on minimal mileage to one example with 9700 on the clock, proving that somebody has obviously racked up some serious miles touring over the warmer season!
The NT1100 was one of seven Hondas to make the top 30, but there were machines from nine different manufacturers in total. It’s good to see such a broad range of manufacturers and bike styles making up the top 30, with strong showings from the adventure, custom and naked sectors, although it was no real surprise to see an absence of fullfat sports bikes as we head into
the colder months of winter.
Looking at yearon-year pricing data from across the last four weeks, the average price of a used bike for sale on Auto Trader is 3% higher than it was 12 months back. The average price of bikes up to a year old has grown by 5%, whereas for older machines more than 10 years old prices were nearly flat at just 1% higher.
PAUL EDMONDSON
Product lead, Auto Trader Bikes
The Honda NT1100 tourer was the fastest-selling big bike on Auto Trader Bikes from September to mid-November
The fastest selling bikes on Auto Trader
Average days advertised before sale 1. Honda NT1100 ______________ 10 2. Triumph Tiger 900 ____________ 13 3. BMW R1200R _______________ 13 4. Honda CB650R ______________ 15 5. Triumph Speedmaster 865 ____ 15.5 6. Honda CMX500 Rebel _________ 16 7. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX ________ 17 8. Honda NC750 _______________ 17 9. KTM 390 Adventure ___________ 17 10. Kawasaki Ninja 650 ___________ 18 11. Royal Enfield Meteor __________ 18
12. Honda X-ADV _______________ 18
13. BMW F900XR _______________ 19
14. Kawasaki ER-6F ____________
19.5 15. Yamaha XSR900______________20 16. Honda NT700V Deauville _______ 20 17. BMW R1150 ______________ 20.5 18. BMW R1200RS ______________ 21 19. Royal Enfield Interceptor _______ 21 20. Aprilia Tuono 1000 ___________ 21 21. KTM 390 Duke ______________ 21
22. Triumph Tiger Sport 660 _______ 21
23. Triumph Street Twin___________
21 24. Kawasaki Vulcan______________21 25. Honda VFR1200F ___________ 21.5 26. Suzuki GSX-S750 _____________ 22 27. Kawasaki Versys 650 __________ 22 28. BMW F750GS _______________ 22 29. KTM EXC _________________ 22.5 30. Triumph Scrambler 1200 _______ 23
VALUES SOFTEN AS WINTER CLOSES IN
SALES AND DEMAND IN THE used motorcycle market has remained buoyant considering the time of year, although, as in the new market, there were reports of a slowdown in footfall later in October. Stock availability is reported to have improved recently, with most dealers satisfied with their stock levels going into the winter months.
Looking ahead to 2023, a more plentiful supply of new machines could have an impact on demand levels in the used market, particularly on later plate machines. However, this is very speculative, and for now the outlook remains positive.
OUTLOOK
The warmer-than-average autumn has continued, with November starting on a mild note. However, considering the time of year, with daylight hours in short supply and an escalating cost of living increasing pressure on consumer spending, Glass’s expects values to soften across most segments in the coming weeks. The exceptions continue to be mopeds, scooters, lower capacity machines and off-roaders, which are all expected to remain stable.
PAUL McDONALD
Leisure vehicle editor, Glass’s
THE CLOCKS MAY HAVE GONE BACK, BUT THE BIKE business is still booming, with plenty of launches and new reveals from some of the major players over the past few weeks.
And as ever, Google (other search engines are available) almost any model of bike, and you’ll find MCN’s website among the top results. We work hard to serve relevant, timely information from our team of experts whenever and wherever you want it.
In our Bikes for Sale section, the Kawasaki Z900RS has nudged Honda’s Gold Wing out of the top three most popular models, with the perennially popular CB500X and NC750X taking first and second spots, respectively.
And the NC750X remains big news in reviews, too, as the most popular of all adventure bikes on the site, followed by the Triumph Tiger 660 Sport.
BMW’s sizzling M1000RR is the sports bike review readers are most interested in, followed by the Yamaha R7, while the Triumph Trident 660 takes naked bike honours ahead of the classic 1996 Suzuki Bandit 600.
Naked bike reviews account for 23% of all the pageviews in our reviews section at present and 20% in Bikes for Sale.
Bikes for Sale
Most viewed models
1. Honda CB500X 2. Honda NC750X 3. Kawasaki Z900RS 4. Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 5. Honda VFR800 6. Yamaha R1 7. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 8. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 9. Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 10.Triumph Bonneville T100
Adventure
GARETH EVANS
Online editor, MCN
Percentage of views by type
Custom Naked Scooter Sport/Tour Supersport Touring Classic Retro Trail
MCN Reviews
Most viewed brands
1. Honda __________ 16.7%
2. Yamaha __________ 11.3%
3. Triumph _________
10.2% 4. Kawasaki__________8.7% 5. BMW ____________ 7.9% 6. Suzuki ____________ 7.3% 7. Ducati ____________ 4.8% 8. Moto Guzzi ________ 4.5% 9. KTM _____________ 3.3% 10.Royal Enfield_______ 3.0%
Top 5 Bike Reviews by type
Naked
1. 2021 Triumph Trident 660 2. 1996 Suzuki GSF600 Bandit 3. 2017 KTM 390 Duke 4. 2014 BMW R nineT 5. 1998 Honda CB600F Hornet
Percentage of views by type
Adventure Custom Naked Scooter Sport/Tour Supersport Touring Retro Trail Other
Sports
1. 2021 BMW M1000RR 2. 2022 Yamaha R7 3. 2020 Aprilia RS660 4. 2019 Honda CBR650R 5. 2018 Honda CB1000R
Adventure Sport
1. 2014 Honda NC750X 2. 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport 3. 2020 BMW F900XR 4. 2021 Honda CRF300 Rally 5. 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan
