Finance interest rises while electric bike prices fall

This month we take a look at the fastest-selling used motorcycles and scooters over 125cc on Auto Trader, based on the median number of days the bikes were on site before selling, with a sold date between 1 January and 18 March 2023.

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 was the clear leader. The KTM-owned brand’s distinctively styled middleweight naked sold more than twice as quickly as the second-placed BMW F800GS and three-times faster than its third-placed stable-mate the KTM 790 Adventure.

In terms of manufacturers, Honda had seven models listed in the top 30, closely followed by European brands KTM and Triumph, both of which have six models appearing in the top 30 list.

Pricing changes
When we look in more detail at used bike pricing for the last four weeks, compared to twelve months ago, the average price of a petrol bike stands at £8100 – an increase of 3% year-on-year, while electric bikes have dropped in price by 9% to £9700 over the same period. This is in no small part due to the influence of Zero’s bike range, which was also 9% down year-on-year as electric motorcycles both new and used struggle to attract customers.

Finance
Finance is still proving to be very popular for consumers when it comes to purchasing bikes. The volume of finance leads on Auto Trader Bikes has reached an all-time high. Last month, we saw the biggest-ever number of finance leads sent to retailers – an increase of 66% compared to the same period last February, and an amazing 107% more than the year before.

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

1. Husqvarna Svartpilen 401    5.5
2. BMW F800GS    12.5
3. KTM 790 Adventure    16.5
4. Yamaha MT-09 SP    17
5. Suzuki GSX650    17
6. Honda CRF250L    17.5
7. KTM EXC    19.5
8. KTM Enduro    20.5
9. Honda CMX500 Rebel    21.5
10. Honda CB500X    22.5
11. Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX    23
12. BMW R1250GS Adventure    25.5
13. Honda CB650R    26.5
14. Triumph Tiger 900    27
15. Yamaha MT-07    27
16. Triumph Trident    27.5
17. Triumph America    28
18. Honda CB500F    28
19. Honda CBR600F    30
20. Yamaha Ténéré 700    30.5
21. Triumph Daytona 675    32
22. Yamaha X-Max    32
23. Yamaha MT-10    33
24. KTM 890 Adventure    33
25. Triumph Scrambler 1200    33
26. Triumph Street Triple 675    33.5
27. KTM 1290 Super Duke R    34
28. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX    34
29. KTM 890 Duke    34
30. Honda VFR800F    34.5