Used bike market analysis November 2025

Glass’s used market overview

Following the hottest summer on record, the weather in September took on a more traditional early-autumnal pattern, with unsettled conditions alternating with late-summer spells of sunshine.

The used motorcycle market continues to perform well, with overall sales remaining buoyant. Demand is consistent across most segments, especially mid-range machines.

Stock supply is generally healthy, though some dealers have struggled to replenish inventory fast enough to meet demand, particularly for smaller capacity geared machines. However, most dealers are satisfied with their current stock levels for the time of year.

Some dealers have seen an uptick in riders exiting the market, leading to more stock offers. Although this makes stock acquisition less challenging, coupled with a lack of younger riders entering the market it further raises concern about industry decline. With the upcoming autumn budget, the final quarter of the year could be tough.

Outlook

Early October saw the first major storm of autumn impact the UK. However, it has been dry overall with fair riding conditions for the time of year.

Glass’s expects values to ease across certain segments in the coming weeks but remain firm for the majority.

Paul McDonald
Motorcycle editor

Naked bikes rule the rostrum

Darker mornings and shorter evenings have well and truly arrived. While that may signal the end of the riding season for some, now is the time to get excited for the new bike launch season ahead, with plenty of fresh reviews to keep our online community buzzing.

When it comes to the top 10 most visited brands on MCN’s Bikes for Sale, there’s no change at the top: Honda leads, followed by Triumph and BMW. However, there’s a notable change in the most visited individual Bike for Sale. The Honda NC750X claims the top spot, perhaps reflecting increased interest in practical winter commuters.

Naked bikes remains readers’ favourite category for Bike Reviews, topped by Honda’s CB1000 Hornet SP. Adventure bikes is the secondmost visited category, and it’s easy to see why: Aprilia’s Tuareg 660 Rally, and Voge’s DS625X and DS800X Rally, are delivering remarkable value and offering riders the perfect balance of adventure and capability.

Adam Oldfield Digital reviews editor, MCN

Bikes for Sale

1. Honda NC750X
2. Honda VFR1200F
3. BMW R1250 GS Adventure
4. Triumph Bonneville T100
5. Yamaha FJR1300
6. Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
7. BMW S1000 RR
8. BMW R1250 RT
9. Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200
10. Yamaha R1

MCN Reviews

1. Honda 15.6%
2. Yamaha 10.6%
3. BMW 9.7%
4. Triumph 8.4%
5. Suzuki 8.1%
6. Kawasaki 7.9%
7. Benda 5.4%
8. Ducati 5.4%
9. Aprilia 3.9%
10. Indian 3.0%

Used bike sales continue to grow

In July, used bike sales on the Autotrader Bikes website saw an 18% increase compared to July 2024 and the overall health of the used bike market was rated at 22%.

The number of 125cc motorcycles in the top twenty fastest-selling bike models has increased significantly, now comprising 75% of the list. Leading the chart for June was the Honda CBF125M, which sells, on average, in just five days. Following closely are the Kawasaki Ninja 125 and the Zontes ZT125-U1, both of which clear showroom floors in a calendar week.

Autotrader Bikes has reported 12 consecutive months of growth in the used market, with 10 of those months showing double-digit advances – a clear indicator of sustained used bike sales momentum.

Market health dipped slightly in July, with rising demand coinciding with a shortage of quality used stock. According to sales data, used bikes are, on average, selling within 28 days.

Eddie Bahn
Account director, Auto Trader Bikes

Fastest selling bikes on Auto Trader

Average number of days advertised before sale

1. Honda CBF125M 5
2. Kawasaki Ninja 125 6
3. Zontes ZT125-U1 7
4. Honda CB600F Hornet 7
5. KTM 125 Duke 7
6. Kawasaki Z125 7
7. Honda CB125R 7.5
8. Honda CB125F 8
9. Kawasaki ER-6n 8
10. Keeway Superlight 125 8
11. Suzuki GSX-R125 9
12. Yamaha R125 9
13. Ducati Streetfighter V2 9.5
14. Lexmoto LXR 125 9.5
15. KTM 690 SMC R 10
16. Honda Vision 110 10
17. Yamaha YS125 10.5
18. Yamaha YBR 125 10.5
19. Aprilia RS 125 11
20. Yamaha XSR125 11