With spring around the corner and Brexit behind us, Mark Field of mycarcheck.com is optimistic about the used motorcycle market in the year ahead.
Field is particularly upbeat about middleweight machines. He notes: “As manufacturers have shied away from new 600cc sports bikes over recent years, there’s been increasing interest in used models. There are plenty of options to choose from and one of the best is the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R. The extra 36cc means more mid-range power and there’s traction control and optional ABS too, making it ideal for road use. On track, this bike really comes alive. The big piston forks, monobloc calipers, slipper clutch and lightweight chassis all complement the larger engine, delivering up to 120hp and a top speed of 186mph – more than a match for any current middleweight.
“Good condition used examples can be snapped up for around £5200 but, as always, check the history before you buy.”
As to market trends, Field said: “2020’s off to a good start, with a 2.8% increase in new two-wheel registrations in January compared with the same month last year. By category there were some disappointing results, like sports tourers down 19.3%, but the 35.1% increase in supersport registrations and 22.8% increase in naked bike registrations more than make up for it.
“The used market is also showing encouraging signs of life as the industry slowly comes out of its winter hibernation. The sharp increase in track bikes available online shows that many riders are already planning for the new season. With spring around the corner and Brexit behind us, things are looking promising for the year ahead.”
With information from the police, DVLA, insurers and finance houses, My Car Check holds comprehensive data on every vehicle on UK roads, things that buyers should be aware of before making an offer – helping used buyers be car confident since 2005.
CDL Vehicle Information Services, which owns My Car Check, performs over a million look-ups a day for companies including AutoExpress, CompareTheMarket, Go-Compare, Moneysupermarket, Swiftcover and Tesco.