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USED BIKE DATA
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What’s hot and what’s not in the used-motorcycle world
HONDA PACKS EIGHT MODELS INTO THE TOP THIRTY FAST SELLERS
This month we look at the fastest-selling used bikes over 125cc on Auto Trader, based on the median number of days the bikes were on-site during the period between 1 October and 11 December 2022.
The KTM 890 Adventure leads the top 30, spending an average of just 12.5 days on the site before finding a new buyer, but Honda prove to be the marque of the moment with a total of eight bikes in the top 30.
Used bike pricing for the last four weeks compared to the same period in 2021, still shows year-on-year growth, with the average used ICE bike at £8000 (an increase of 3%) but the electric market stayed static with an average price of £11,000. Going deeper into the data and analysing YOY price growth by brand shows that Lexmoto saw the biggest increase at 8%, followed by Honda with a 6% rise. Kawasaki’s average sold price gained 5% and MV Agusta’s rose by 5%.
When it comes to the different methods of purchasing bikes, we’ve seen strong growth in the proportion of leads coming through with finance enquiries since August. One in four bike leads now request finance details from dealers with finance quotes displayed on bikes for sale adverts.
The fastest selling bikes on Auto Trader
Average days advertised before sale
PAUL EDMONDSON
Product lead, Auto Trader Bikes
Fastest selling used motorcycle was the KTM 890 Adventure – the Austrian manufacturer’s first time at the top of the chart

1. KTM 890 Adventure _________
12.5 2. Honda NC700 _______________ 14 3. Kawasaki ER-6F ______________ 15 4. BMW R1250RS ______________ 16 5. Kawasaki Vulcan ______________ 19 6. Royal Enfield Himalayan________ 19 7. Honda CB650R ______________ 19 8. Honda X-ADV _______________ 19 9. Yamaha Ténéré 700 ___________ 19 10. KTM EXC ___________________ 20 11. Triumph Trident ______________ 20
12. Honda NT700V Deauville _______ 20
13. Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX _______
20.5 14. Honda CBR600F _____________ 21 15. BMW F900XR _______________ 21 16. Yamaha MT-07 ______________ 21 17. Kawasaki Z800 ____________ 22.5 18. Triumph Street Triple 675_______ 23 19. Triumph Scrambler 1200 _______ 23 20. BMW R1250GS Adventure ______ 23 21. Suzuki GSX1400 ___________
23.5 22. Honda CMX500 Rebel _________ 24 23. BMW S1000R _______________ 24 24. Honda CRF250L ______________ 24 25. Yamaha MT-10 ______________ 25 26. Ducati 1299 Panigale__________ 25 27. Suzuki SV650S _______________ 25 28. Suzuki GSX-S750 ___________ 25.5 29. Triumph Tiger Sport 660 _______ 26 30. Honda CBR650F _____________ 26
USED MARKET STRONG AS NEW MARKET IN DECLINE
SALES AND DEMAND IN THE used market held up quite well in November, although there were reports of a general ease as is typical for the time of year. Stock availability continues to improve with reports of more offers of machines from the public, and dealers are generally satisfied with their stock levels for now.
Although there is a good deal of uncertainty, the outlook for the used market through 2023 generally remains positive, with increases in the cost of living and interest rates potentially steering consumers towards the used market as a more affordable option compared to buying new.
OUTLOOK
Following an exceptionally mild autumn, December started on a much colder note, with ice and snow making for challenging conditions and generally keeping bikers indoors. However, considering prices remain strong for the time of year and show little sign of significant change, Glass’s expects values to hold up across all segments.
PAUL McDONALD
Leisure vehicle editor, Glass’s


IT MIGHT BE A LITTLE CHILLY RIGHT NOW, BUT MCN’s motorcycle reviews and bikes for sale sections are both hot stuff, as the new bike launch season is underway with readers already shopping for a new steed for ’23.
Naked bikes remain the most popular style in both the Bikes for Sale and Bike Review sections of the site, with Honda grabbing the top manufacturer spot, followed by Yamaha and Kawasaki. A trio of Hondas also headed the most viewed models list – the Gold Wing was first, followed by the CB500X and the NC750X.
When it comes to bike reviews, the Yamaha MT-10 SP is the most popular naked bike, the ritzy Bimota’s KB4 has been winning readers over as the top sports bike and the perennially popular Honda NC750X – an excellent bike for winter riding – is the hottest adventure bike review.
From the handful of 2023 bikes MCN has reviewed so far, Honda’s CB750 Hornet has been the most read.
GARETH EVANS Online editor, MCN

Bikes for Sale
Most viewed models
1. Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2. Honda CB500X 3. Honda NC750X 4. Kawasaki Z900RS 5. Yamaha R1 6. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 7. Honda VFR800 8. Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 9. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 10.Yamaha FJR1300
MCN Reviews
Most viewed brands
1. Honda __________ 18.0%
2. Yamaha __________
13.7% 3. Kawasaki __________ 9.6% 4. Suzuki ____________ 9.4% 5. BMW ____________ 8.4% 6. Triumph __________ 8.2% 7. Ducati ____________ 6.1% 8. KTM _____________ 3.4% 9. Harley-Davidson ____ 3.4% 10.Aprilia____________ 2.9%
Percentage of views by type
Adventure Custom Naked Scooter Sport/Tour Supersport Touring Classic Retro Trail
Percentage of views by type
Adventure Custom Naked Scooter Sport/Tour Supersport Touring Retro Trail Supermoto
Top 5 Bike Reviews by type

Naked
1. 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP 2. 2022 Moto Morini Seiemmezzo SCR 3. 2023 Honda CB750 Hornet 4. 2021 Triumph Trident 660 5. 2021 Yamaha MT-07
Sports

1. 2022 Bimota KB4 2. 2020 Aprilia RS660 3. 2022 Yamaha R7 4. 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 5. 2019 BMW S1000 RR
Adventure Sport

1. 2014 Honda NC750X 2. 2021 Honda CRF300 Rally 3. 2008 BMW F800 GS 4. 2022 Honda CB500X 5. 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport
