June used stats

Glass’s used market overview

Sales and demand for used machinery have been variable. Some dealers report they are doing well because used machines are a more affordable option, while others are struggling and doing better with their new machines. The overall impression is that the used market is currently marginally less buoyant than the new market.

Demand for used bikes in April was variable, with price, mileage and condition all being key. However, as with the new market, mid-range machines continue to be the most sought after, although demand for larger machines remains, and they are selling well for some dealers.

Outlook

April was a month of two halves, being mild to begin with and colder later. However, the wet theme remained throughout, resulting in continued poor riding conditions. May has started warmer and, more importantly, drier, providing some much-needed decent riding conditions to help give the season the boost it desperately needs. As June approaches and with daylight hours nearing their maximum, values are expected to remain firm across most segments.

Paul McDonald
Leisure Vehicles Editor

Naked, sports and adventure lead used bike searches

The Yamaha R1 has crept into our top three most popular bikes for sale on the MCN website this April, indicating sports bikes aren’t dead just yet. The Honda Gold Wing is the second most popular, with the Africa Twin taking the top spot.

In bike Reviews, a quarter of all sessions look at naked bikes, with the most popular being the new-for-2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. That’s followed by the legendary Suzuki Bandit 600 and then Yamaha’s MT-09.

There’s a growing interest in sports bikes, too, with the sector now accounting for 18% of review sessions. The most popular over the past month have been the BMW S1000 RR, followed by the Kawasaki Ninja 500 and the Honda CBR650R.

Adventure bikes make up 17% of all sessions, and the most popular is the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Extreme, followed by the BMW M1000 XR and the Honda NX500.

Gareth Evans
Online editor, MCN

Bikes for Sale

Most viewed models

1. Honda Crf1000l Africa Twin
2. Honda Gl1800 Gold Wing
3. Yamaha R1
4. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
5. Bmw S1000 rr
6. Honda Nc750x
7. Honda Vfr800
8. Harley Davidson Sportster 883
9. Suzuki Gsx-R750
10. Yamaha Ténéré 700

MCN Reviews

Most viewed brands

1. Honda 17.9%
2. Yamaha 13.1%
3. BMW 10.3%
4. Kawasaki 10.3%
5. Suzuki 9.7%
6. Triumph 9.1%
7. Ducati 5.7%
8. KTM 3.4%
9. Harley-Davidson 3.1%
10. Aprilia 2.7%

Used demand outweighs supply

Motorcycles on Auto Trader’s site are now selling at the fastest rate they have so far this year, with the average used bike taking 37 days to sell. That is 26 days faster than the average rate at the start of the year. This, coupled with the number of sales year-on-year rising by 19%, makes for a positive start to the season.

The market also continues to show positive signs of change with an overall market health of +1%. That is due to strengthened demand for used machines, which is up 5%, outweighing supply which is up 4%. Comparing this to last year when, for the same period, the marker was at -22%, it shows the market is currently in good health with plenty of optimism both within the trade and from retail customers.

Fastest selling bikes on Autotrader

Average number of days advertised before selling

1. Kawasaki Z750 7
2. Harley-Davidson Street Glide 10
3. Lexmoto LXR125 11.5
4. Suzuki Bandit 650 11.5
5. Yamaha NMAX 125 12
6. Keeway RKF 125 12
7. Suzuki GSX-S750 12
8. Honda CRF250L 13.5
9. Honda CB125F 14
10. BMW R1200 R 14
11. Honda NT1100 15
12. Triumph Daytona 675 15
13. BMW F650 15
14. Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 16.5
15. KTM 390 Duke 17
16. Honda Vision 110 17
17. Honda CBR600F 17
18. Moto Guzzi V7 17
19. Yamaha XJ6 17
20. Honda PCX125 17.5
21. Honda SH125i 18
22. Honda Monkey 18
23. Yamaha YBR125 18
24. Royal Enfield Himalayan 18.5