151: New or Used, That is the Question

You want or need a new bike, but should it be a brand new shiny piece from the dealer or might a used gem be the way to go?

Loud Pipes!

February 23, 20191h 19m

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New or Used

We try to sell each other on the benefits of buying new or used bikes
Look at some prices for new bikes and compare to what you can find used
Places to shop
- Cycletrader, Ebay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace
Shopping examples
- 2019 H-D Breakout starts at 19,049 (Black, not including destination, tax, etc)
  - Used option 1: $11,000 2014 Breakout with 1100 miles
  - Used option 2: $12,000 2015 Breakout with 9055 miles
  - Used option 3: $16,950 2014 Breakout CVO with 2000 miles
Last year Deuce as a model alternative
- 2007 38,000 miles $8,000 :)
2019 H-D Street Glide starts at $21,289 (Black, not including destination, tax, etc)
- Used option 1: $18,800 2017 with 3500 miles - not brand new, but still Mil8
- Used option 2: $13,500 2014 with 3700 miles - HO Twin cam 103
- Used option 3: $10,000 2007 with 30,000 miles - 21” front wheel and other options
2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT - Starts at $12,999
- Used option 1: $11,295 appears to be new in Macon, GA
- Used option 2: $8,699 2017 FJ-09, can find these in several states
2019 CBR 1000 starts at $16,500
- Used option 1: $6,000 2008 cbr1000cc
- Used option 2: 2016 CBR1000RR $9,000
2019 Indian Roadmaster - Starts at $29,499
- Used option 1: https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2016-Indian-ROADMASTER-CLASSIC-5006388242
- Used option 2: https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2018-Motus-MST-5000938886 https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1982-Honda-CUSTOM-5005949525
2019 Yamaha R6 - starts at $12,199
- Used option 1: 2018 new leftover $10,999

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