Cycle Trader Motorcycles For Sale (2024)

FAQs

What is the largest seller of motorcycles? ›

To get an idea of what a motorcycle of your make and model is worth on paper, you can use a motorcycle price guide resource like the Kelley Blue Book (KBB) or the NADA Motorcycle Value Guide.

Harley-Davidson leads a diverse market

Wisconsin–based Harley-Davidson is still the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the U.S. market, followed by its main competitor Honda. Between 2021 and 2022, H-D's U.S. retail sales fell by about 13 percent to just over 109,000 in the 2022 fiscal year.

It is this reputation for quality, reliability, and efficiency that makes Honda the most successful motorcycle brand in existence, and it accounts for around one-third of global bike sales.

Aside from maneuverability and engine capacity, you need to determine carrying capacity. Are you planning on taking long trips with luggage? Or having a passenger? The weight limit for most bikes is around 350-450 lbs.

No. As a beginner I'd suggest you need a bike that you can control and pick up when you drop it. My advice is to start with a cheaper 600 cc or less bike, that you can pick up and you don't mind getting scuffed up.

For smaller riders or beginners, it's easy to find a bike between 300 and 400 pounds with a low seat height and desirable handling. For bigger riders or those wanting a touring bike or one which can keep a passenger comfortable on long rides, there are bikes up to 1,000 pounds, too.

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Today, we find average profitable dealerships netting around 2 to 5 percent overall. The target benchmark is 7 percent.

What is high mileage for a motorcycle? ›

Generally, high mileage on a motorcycle is anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 miles. For sport bikes, the high mileage number will be on the low end (usually around 25,000), while cruisers and touring bikes typically become high mileage in the 40,000- to the 50,000-mile range.

Motorcycles depreciate the most during the first few years after purchase. When you roll your new bike out of the dealership, its value typically drops. The first two years are estimated to be the years with the highest rate of depreciation.

Exporters and Importers

In 2022 Motorcycles and cycles were the world's 112th most traded product (out of 1,218). In 2022, the top exporters of Motorcycles and cycles were China ($11.6B), Germany ($3.36B), Japan ($3.25B), Thailand ($3.12B), and India ($2.89B).

U.S. motorcycle registrations by state

In 2021, New York and California reported the highest amount of registered private and commercial motorcycles in the country.