Used bike market analysis January 2026

Glass’s used market overview

Dealer feedback indicates the used motorcycle market remains buoyant, with many dealers enjoying strong sales and demand for the time of year. However, some dealers have experienced more seasonal performance, with quieter periods impacting results.

Demand continues to be led by models priced under £10,000, while higher-priced motorcycles remain more challenging to move. Small to mid-range machines dominate consumer interest, reinforcing their position as the most sought-after segments.

Stock availability is plentiful, although some dealers report fewer part exchanges due to a reduction in new bike sales. Despite this, many dealers are satisfied with their current stock levels, suggesting a stable market as we head into this year.

Outlook

Following the cold snap with snow and ice for some in November, December started on a very mild note, albeit very unsettled with the first named storm of the season impacting the UK. With daylight hours now at their minimum and with the continued threat of further storms, frosts and snow, riding conditions will remain compromised.

Glass’s does not expect any significant changes to values overall in the coming weeks.

Paul McDonald
Motorcycle editor

Honda tops the charts

With many bikes now tucked away for the winter, MCN readers are getting their biking fix browsing, planning, and researching their next purchases.

This month, Honda has further strengthened its position as the most searched-for brand on our Bikes for Sale pages, capturing nearly 17% of sessions. This notable increase in interest for Honda speaks of the broad appeal of its current line-up – its NC750X has overtaken BMW’s R1250 GS Adventure as the most viewed individual listing.

Naked bikes were one of the most visited style categories, along with adventure bikes, each drawing 21% of user sessions. The equal popularity of naked and adventure bikes points to our readers’ love of machines capable of a B-road blast or some weekend dashes.

In our reviews section, Honda’s dominance continues, cornering nearly 24% of sessions. In terms of style, naked bikes clearly lead, with the latest Honda CB1000 Hornet SP top of the roadsters.

Adam Oldfield Digital reviews editor, MCN

Bikes for Sale

1. Honda NC750X
2. BMW R1250 GS Adventure
3. BMW S1000 RR
4. Kawasaki Z900RS
5. Honda VFR1200F
6. Yamaha FJR1300
7. Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
8. Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
9. Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa
10. BMW R1200 GS Adventure

MCN Reviews

1. Honda 23.6%
2. Triumph 9.7%
3. BMW 9.3%
4. Yamaha 9.1%
5. Kawasaki 9.1%
6. Suzuki 8.1%
7. Ducati 5.8%
8. KTM 3.4%
9. Aprilia 2.7%
10. Royal Enfield 2.2%

Twelve months of growth for used sales

In November, used bike sales on the Autotrader Bikes website increased by 3% compared to November 2024, and the overall health of the used bike market was rated at 12%, a slight decrease as we move into the winter months.

Leading the November chart was Honda’s lightweight dual-purpose Honda CRF300L, which sells, on average, in just eight days. Following closely was Honda’s compact MSX125 (Grom) and Yamaha’s YS125, both of which clear showroom floors in around 11 days. Notably, 125cc motorcycles account for 70% of the top 20 fastest-selling bike models.

Autotrader Bikes has now reported twelve consecutive months of growth in the used market, with 10 of those months showing double-digit gains.

Market health dipped slightly in November, with reduced demand coinciding with a shortage of quality used stock. According to sales data, used bikes are, on average, selling within 41 days.

Eddie Bahn Account director, Auto Trader Bikes

Fastest selling bikes on Auto Trader

Average number of days advertised before sale

1. Honda CRF300L 8
2. Honda MSX125 11
3. Yamaha YS125 11.5
4. Honda CB125R 12
5. Benelli BN 125 12
6. Yamaha R125 13
7. KTM 125 Duke 14
8. Yamaha MT-125 14
9. Honda CBR125R 14
10. Triumph Speed 400 16
11. Triumph Bobber 16
12. Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 17
13. Honda CB125F 17
14. Suzuki GSX-S125 18
15. Kawasaki Z125 18
16. Yamaha MT-03 19
17. Kawasaki Ninja 650 19
18. Lexmoto LXR 125 19
19. Ducati Multistrada V4 19.5
20. Kawasaki Ninja 125 19.5