New vs. Used Motorcycles
Selecting a motorcycle from the hundreds of unique models out there can be tough. But it’s an expensive item and you don’t want to make the wrong choice, so it’s important that you give the matter some serious consideration. One way you can narrow the field is to choose right off the bat whether you want a new or a used motorcycle. Each type offers its own benefits, and one might suit your needs better than the other.
Toad Suck Harley-Davidson in Conway, Arkansas, is proud to be your local motorcycle dealership. We’ve drawn up a list of the pros and cons of new and used bikes so you can decide which type is best for you.
New Motorcycles
It’s hard to beat the appeal of a shiny new bike that’s just rolled off the assembly lines. Some buyers who know what they want and have the ready money may wish to get a new bike over a used model due to the benefits of modern technology and warranty coverage.
Benefits
New bikes come with new features! This is a huge draw for forward-thinking bikers who always want to have the latest technological advances at their fingertips. New bikes can be more fuel-efficient and safer due to updates to their designs, too.
Another benefit of buying a new bike is that you’ll be protected by the warranty. Every new bike will come with some form of warranty that will help to cover any repairs needed within the first months or years of ownership. That warranty can give you real peace of mind.
Drawbacks
New bikes, of course, are going to be expensive. There’s just no way around it. You do get what you pay for, though, so the extra cost may be worth it to some buyers. Just beware that your insurance costs are also going to be higher. The high cost may limit the types of bikes that you can afford, too.
Another drawback for some buyers is that they may not know what they want yet, so when they throw all their cash at a new bike that doesn’t meet their needs, they have to suffer the burden of depreciation when selling it to get a different model.
Used Motorcycles
Of course, used bikes also boast plenty of benefits and are worthy of your consideration. Their chief benefits are lower sticker prices and more choice.
Benefits
A pre-owned bike will always cost significantly less than its new counterpart, simply due to the process of depreciation, which every type of vehicle undergoes once it’s purchased. The drop in value is steep at first, then levels out over time, which means that a used bike will also hold more of its resale value. Insuring these bikes is also cheaper.
Looking at used bikes also offer you plenty of options, since there are many more used models on the market than new bikes, and they span back decades! You can go for a cool vintage machine that’s no longer produced or find something that’s just a couple years old, but has the features you desire.
Drawbacks
When looking into used bikes, you need to be watchful for unscrupulous sellers who may be trying to pawn off a lemon on you. You can avoid this by performing thorough inspections of any used models that interest you and also by going with a reputable dealer like Toad Suck Harley-Davidson over a private seller you found online.
Either way, though, another drawback of used bikes is that you won’t be under warranty protection, so any repairs will need to come from your own pocket. That’s what makes a serious examination so important, so that you can avoid bikes that have costly hidden flaws.
Come on down to see us at our dealership in Conway, Arkansas, to take a look at our full stock of new and used motorcycles for sale. We also offer a riding academy and keep plenty of motorcycle apparel in stock for you to browse! Toad Suck Harley-Davidson proudly serves the greater Hot Springs metro area, as well as the city of Searcy, Arkansas.