Used bike market analysis June 2025

Glass’s used market overview

Sales activity for used machines in April was mixed, albeit more buoyant than the new market, and ahead of last year for some dealers. However, other dealers are having a tough time reporting that sales and demand are suppressed. According to some dealers, the high insurance premiums being quoted on new machines are steering consumers towards the used market, with older machines being more insurable and premiums more affordable.

Ongoing concerns about the lack of new riders continue. However, there might be an opportunity emerging from delivery companies, where staff are wanting to take up riding as a hobby.

In contrast to last year’s wet Easter period, the current dry, warm and sunny Spring is helping to boost the market, with riders out on their bikes earlier in the season, leading to busier workshops.

Dealers are reporting stock levels as acceptable, and although finding quality stock at the correct price remains a challenge, this is to be expected as the season nears its peak.

OUTLOOK

April was another warm, dry, very sunny month, and like March, was the sunniest on record for England. However, this time it was also the sunniest for the UK. May continued on a similar note, providing ideal riding conditions.

Glass’s expects residual values to remain firm for machines up to five years of age in the coming weeks, with a marginal to moderate increase for pre-2020 machines.

Paul McDonald
Motorcycle editor

Naked bikes rule the rostrum

righter mornings and longer evenings are finally here, making it hard not to jump on the bike every day, throw a pin at the map, and set off.

Honda was the most popular manufacturer in MCN’s Bikes for Sale section from April through May, with 18% of all sessions, and naked bikes were still the most popular style category, accounting for one-fifth of the audience.

The most viewed models for sale consist of a mix of sports and adventure bikes. Honda’s legendary CBR1100XX Super Blackbird was top, with the more sedate NC750X adventure bike in second.

It’s similar in Bike Reviews: Honda was again most popular, cornering 17% of sessions. Naked bikes lead the way here too, with a quarter of users. This is likely linked to the raft of new naked machines that have hit the market.

Topping the model poll was a trio of nakeds: the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS; Honda’s CB1000 Hornet SP; and Aprilia’s new Tuono V4 1100 Factory. With more sun and warmth inbound, it’s hard to see naked bikes being knocked off the top spot any time soon.

Adam Oldfield Digital reviews editor, MCN

Bikes for Sale

1. Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
2. Honda NC750X
3. Kawasaki ZRX1200
4. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
5. Kawasaki Z900RS
6. BMW R1250 GS Adventure
7. Honda VFR800
8. Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
9. Kawasaki Z900RS
10. Triumph Bonneville T100

MCN Reviews

1. Honda 17.4%
2. Yamaha 14.2%
3. Suzuki 11.6%
4. Triumph 9.7%
5. BMW 9.6%
6. Kawasaki 9.4%
7. Ducati 6.3%
8. Aprilia 3.5%
9. KTM 2.7%
10. Royal Enfield 2.3%

Used bike market hits 12-month high

The health of the used bike market saw a significant increase of just over 27% in April. Market health was the strongest it’s been in 12 months, with increased demand coming at a time when quality used stock is harder to find. According to sales data from Auto Trader Bikes, used motorcycles are selling, on average, within 29 days.

Once again, nearly half of the models in the top twenty fastest-selling bikes are 125cc. Benelli’s BN 125 leads the chart, selling in an average of 4.5 days. Suzuki’s GSX-R125 and Lexmoto’s LXR 125 secured second and third places, selling in an average of seven and eight days respectively.

When it comes to bigger-capacity machinery, it’s value for money that second-hand buyer’s are looking for – Royal Enfield has three models appearing among the twenty fastest-selling motorcycles, and Yamaha’s Fazer and Honda’s Hornet, both known for their good value when new, are also in the top ten.

Eddie Bahn Account director, Auto Trader Bikes

Fastest selling bikes on Auto Trader

Average number of days advertised before sale

1. Benelli BN 125 =4.5
2. Suzuki GSX-R125 =7
3. Yamaha FZ6 Fazer =7.5
4. Lexmoto LXR125 =8
5. Kawasaki Ninja 125 =8.5
6. KTM 125 Duke =9
7. Honda CB750 Hornet =9
8. Yamaha R125 =10
9. Keeway Superlight 125 =10.5
10. KTM 690 SMC R =11.5
11. Kawasaki Ninja 650 =11.5
12. Kawasaki Z125 =11.5
13. Kawasaki ER-6F =12
14. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 =12
15. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 =12
16. Harley-Davidson Street =12
17. Triumph Sprint ST 1050 =13
18. Keeway K-Light 125 =13
19. Royal Enfield Classic 350 =13
20. Honda CBR600F =13