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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Finding The Values For Used Motorcycles

By Allison R Thompson

When it comes to buying a used or second hand motorcycle, it is important that you go in with your eyes wide open relating to just how much the bike is worth. There are a number of different factors, which can dramatically affect used motorcycles values. The mains ones being the year of manufacturer, its condition and where it is.

When it comes to valuing a used motorcycle the easiest way of making sure what you are paying for it is by looking in either the Kelley Blue Book or the NADA guide. Below we are going to talk a little bit more about these two reference books, which provide you with details regarding the values of various motorcycles.

The National Automobile Dealer's Association (NADA) Guide is as well known as the Kelley Blue Book. However, a large number of dealers and private buyers prefer this one over the Kelley Blue Book simply because they feel it offers a large amount of information relating to how the valuation of each vehicle is arrived at. The Guide has been published since 1933 and is one of the largest publications offering valuation prices for all types of vehicles including motorcycles.

However when talking about books which offer information regarding the valuation of vehicles then the one you will hear most people talk about is the Kelley Blue Book. This particular one has been available for over 80 years now and unlike NADA they actually produce more than one type of price guide book. The one that you will often see most dealers of vehicles referring to including motorcycle dealers is known as the "Kelley Blue Book Auto Market Report - Official Guide".

However rather than providing the person with a true valuation of what the bike may be worth instead it gives you the retail value (price the motorcycle will sell at). The price that you see in this guide is often less than what the dealer would be willing to sell the bike to you at (remember there in it to make a profit). So when looking to buy a used motorcycle it is important that you have all information to hand before.

Researching the true values of the used motorcycle, you are considering buying provides you with far more bargaining power than if you did not. However if you are having difficulty in obtaining copies of either the above mentioned pricing and valuation guides then why not go online. There are now sites set up where you can quickly find out if the price being asked for a used motorcycle is reasonable or not.

One particular site that you may want to consider taking a look at is called "motorcyclebluebook.com". Here they will be able to provide you with price details for all types of motorcycles. They have a user-friendly search program where all you need to do is enter the make, model and year in which the bike was built or registered . Then after entering these details they will send an email to you showing you details of the value and prices at which the motorcycle you are interested in buying are selling for.

Another website that is now offering you the chance to get hold of used motorcycles values very quickly is Edmunds.com. Along with supplying you with details of the value of a motorcycle, they will also provide you with details of what price they expect the motorcycle to sell for. However, to get a good comparison relating to used motorcycle values it is best if you check the prices you are provided on these websites and from the guides mentioned above against the prices of the motorcycles where you live. - 21396

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