August 24, 2010 at 8:35 pm
#28287
CBBaron
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I’d say that was over priced, however a working bike in decent shape will seldom drop much below $1000. So if you can find a nice newer used model for under $2000 you will have a nice bike that won’t depreciate much unless you wreck.
I think you will see more people selling low mile bikes for cheaper once it gets cold and they want to clean out the garage to make room for the car. I got my `06 Ninja 250R with 1k miles for $1600 last November. By spring I probably could have sold it for $2k.
Pick a couple models you like, or perhaps a style, and look for good deals. If you get stuck on one model you will likely end up having to buy new and pay nearly twice as much.
Craig