KTM SCRAMBLES TO THE TOP AGAIN

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, and a sold date between 1 November 2022 and 14 January 2023.

KTM continued its tenure at the head of the top 30 list, with the EXC replacing its 890 Adventure model. The enduro models were selling within 16.5 days on average, illustrating the popularity of off-roaders during the damp and dark days of winter. Among the quickest-selling bikes in the top 30, BMW was the most featured marque with six models, followed by both Honda and Yamaha which each had four models.

Despite the recent cold snap and the inevitable lull due to Christmas festivities, used bikes pricing for the four week period to the middle of January compared with the same period 12 months ago still shows year-on-year growth, with the average used petrol-powered bike at £8000 (3% up) and electric-powered bikes averaging £11,000 (a 1% increase). 

When it comes to price growth by brand, Lexmoto’s range of scooters and budget 125cc motorcycles saw the biggest increase, averaging 10%. Honda, MV Agusta and Kawasaki machines all enjoyed a 5% uplift.

Looking into purchase methods, we are still seeing growth in the number of leads coming through as finance enquiries, showing that people are prepared to spend if they can spread the cost, even on relatively lower-priced motorcycles.

The fastest selling bikes on Auto Trader
(Average days advertised before sale)

1. KTM EXC    16.5
2. BMW R1250 RS    17
3. Honda CB650R    18
4. Triumph Trident    20
5. Kawasaki Vulcan    21
6. Honda CRF250L    22.5
7. Kawasaki ER-6F    22.5
8. Yamaha MT-10    23
9. Triumph Tiger Sport 660    23
10. BMW F800 GS    23.5
11. KTM Supermoto    25
12. Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4    25
13. Suzuki GSX1400    26
14. Yamaha MT-07    26
15. Yamaha Ténéré 700    26.5
16. KTM 890 Adventure    26.5
17. BMW F900 XR    26.5
18. Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX    27
19. Honda CBR600F    27.5
20. BMW R nineT    28
21. Aprilia RSV4    28
22. Moto Guzzi V7    28
23. Ducati Scrambler 800    28
24. BMW R1250 GS    28
25. Triumph Scrambler 1200    28
26. BMW R1250 GS Adventure    28
27. Royal Enfield Himalayan    29
28. Triumph Street Scrambler    29
29. Suzuki SV650    30
30. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin    30