Top 7 Best Motorcycles to Buy USED (And Some You Shouldn't)
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I have a salvage title bike. 2007 Bonneville T100 with 7k miles for $3400. Damage was all cosmetic and it has yet to give me any trouble. It's a bit of a gamble but if you buy from a reputable dealer who's willing to stand by their repair then it can be a pretty great deal.
I need help. So I’ve been riding for almost a year now I had a Vespa scooter but had so many problems with it that I wasn’t told about when I brought it. So I’m 20 years old, 5ft 8, I live in the uk so I’m stuck with a 125cc until I can get my next licence to get a bigger bike. I’m thinking about getting a Kawasaki klx 125 as the ride height is better for me and it’s a light bike with plenty of power for me to handle on these country roads I ride on. I’m also thinking about a Honda msx/grom coz it’s small and nippy so it’s not too heavy to rip round tight corners.
I need help if anyone is able to lend a few minutes. I’ll have about £1500 by December roughly.
Nothing from the list but, picked up an 04 ZRX 12 last week. Red not green😜 I did break a rule of yours; my first bike was actually new back in 00, an RGV.
I ride a crashed toys special, half 2004, half 2007 CBR1000RR. Fun and a great project, but damn took so much work. Great experience as a 2nd project build. Love it, but honestly not an ideal daily.
Harley Davidson: "Everyone's favorite least-favorite brand." lol
Agree HD only used.I saw Road King 2007 in Boston less then 8k miles for 6grand.That's nice price. Only bike I like from HD are Road Kings.I think they make the best in terms of style and functionality.Old EVO pre 2000 models hold their value well too.
Harley makes an alright bike. To each their own. My Vrod was an awesome bike, the Suzuki I'm on now tho blows the vrod out of the water. I'd like to try some of the newer Harley models like the FDXR or the Ebike.
Buying my first bike today. An er6-n for abut 4500 :D
Only harleys I like are Buell I miss them.
@@xerxesdacat Have I got some good news for you...
Its true what was said about the “small displacement sportbikes”! I bought a 2012 CBR250r for 1500 bucks last year and sold it this year for $2900! Talk about a profit 😁
Dude this is literally me exact bike cbr250r 2012, $1900 😆
I bought a 2015 CBR300R from a friend of mine for $1,400 and sold it in 4 days for $2,600
Bro just bought cbr250r 2014 abs version for $600 😅
but was it enough money for the humiliation it caused by being seen riding it
I highly recommend staying away from used dirt bikes, unless you have a hookup on parts and can fix things yourself. 1. Dirt bikes require more maintenance and most people don’t maintain them.
2. They are often listed well above what they are worth. 3. Most are tortured by younger people who actually didn’t pay for them so they’re often full of unseen issues waiting to arise.
Exactly, A used dirt bike is so risky. I just realised how little he knows after this.
Spaniard here, got my A2 license 10 months ago, bought a used 2010 kawa er6n with only 18000km (about 11k miles), A2 limited to 47hp, for 3k euros. Absolutely funtastic, already 5000km on it and apart from a tire swap, perfect begginer bike. 14 more months, get an A license, unlock it to its full 72 hp, instant new bike!
Which motorcycles to buy used? All of them! If they're in good condition. Buying new is only worth it if you want that specific model of motorcycle right now and you don't care about losing 1000 bucks as soon as you turn the key.
Buying a NEW motorcycle is akin to buying a new car...it's not very smart !..yes everyone should own their 1st new something...motorcycle, boat , snowmobile, car..but to buy a new, or used financed motorcycle,.. plus the cost to insure ......silly.
If you are wanting a payment plan on a bike I'd suggest buying new because of interest rates are through the roof on a used one
@@carlmayer691 new cars drop far more out the showroom compared to new motorbikes so surely cars are the ones you shouldn’t buy new 😂
watching this AFTER buying a 1 mile 2020 zx-10r
At least you went for the liter bike I got a 1 mile gsxr 600 lol
Watching this after buying a new Ducati with a 3.5% interest rate. Sorry yamms 😂
@@johnc3597 How much is your insurance?
I’ve watched your guys videos for about 5 months now. I have finally got my first bike 6 weeks ago (Kawasaki z650) and have been riding for 3 weeks now! I’m lovin it and just wanted to say thank you for everything you have taught me!
I’m so happy for you bro :)
I like buying new because I can break it in properly, maintain it properly and keep it clean properly. To me that’s worth it.
I bought a 2008 Suzuki Vstrom 650 back in 2018, and it's been phenomenal. Only had 10K km on it... I've put on 40. Highly recommended
If you’re a cruiser person I highly recommend the Suzuki C50. Any of them, they’re borderline indestructible, simple, user friendly, and can do a highway tour as long as you don’t need to have your bike lugging at 2600 rpm at 80. At 70 mph I am at 4100/8300 rpm, and it is quite happy there. Great bikes, very good for starters too.
tired of bikes that run out of breathe on highway. 1300cc minimum for cruiser anything less you are compromised.
I got my motorcycle permit today! I'm picking up my 2020 Yamaha MT-03 this weekend!
I'm thinking of getting one how is it?
@@lalu685 it’s a fun bike to learn on. After the break in being able to ring it’s neck is a blast. I am wanting a MT07 already though! 🤣
@@MyFlexinIsAProblem yeah thats why im thinking of starting on a 400 or 500
@@MyFlexinIsAProblem I started on a cb300r and I already want to get the cb650r 😭
Lately i got yzf r125 with akrapovic exhaust, year 2018. Not only fresh, not wrecked, but with great exhaust and pretty affordable
I bought a brand spanking new Kawasaki Ninja 400 one and a half years ago and sold it two months back for almost the same price as a brand spanking new one.
With the covid years and products not getting here correctly there were literally 0 used ones that were being sold in the Netherlands
Just bought my first bike, a 2002 Yamaha Fazer 600 with 20K on the clock, for peanuts. Test done and new plugs, pads and fluids applied. Very happy.
I guess I am now a Yammie Noob.
I bought a 2014 HD street glide special for 10,500 in 2019 in beautiful mysterious red sunglow, an awesome bike with tons of extras. Also bought a 2016 passion red Ninja 300 in 2017 with 12 miles on her for 3,900.
For road trip comfort and reliability, would a dl650 be the best choice among Suzuki? How old of a bike would be trustworthy on a 15000 mile trip?
I got a unicorn. Salvage title ninja 250 with replaced fairings and a Leo Vince exhaust on it. Took it to my mechanic for a valve job. It leaks a little and I replaced brake rotors and pads. Other than that, regular maintenance and it runs like a dream. Got it supper cheap so my son could learn to ride and drop it all day without me getting pissed about it. I was using it to commute because gas is insane here in cali.
Bought my first bike used couple months ago. Best part is it’s the Honda Shadow Phantom, my dream bike. Sure it’s 5 years old, but had only 455 miles on it and everything was still stock.
Yammie, whoop his ass!!! Don't let him make fun of our lord and saviour.
Un sheaths sword with religious intent
They hated Jesus because he told the truth
Márquez is better than Rossi
No one beats our lord and saviour Rossi
Thanks you for putting Cleveland on the map for crazy looking bikes! Cleveland, Ohio home of the Gsxr!
My first bike was an SV650S. Amazing bike. Loved the hell out of it, and really wish I never sold it.
Why do people hate the Gladius? If the SV650 is the same thing “uglier”. Wouldn’t be smarter to get the bike no one wanted, but has the same price as the popular?!
Its the Gladius that is uglier, but othervise the same thing. And people hate it because its ugly, and even if you don't think so, its become such a meme to say it is, just know you might have to hear about that if you get one.
When all that is said, if you are after a sv650 and can get a much better deal on a gladius, its worth thinking about.
Krydolph I appreciate that. Thank you!👊🏿
i bought a covid special (lost job ) Mint 04 R1 this
time last yr ,doubled in value already ,dream bike TIK .
I picked up a 1994 Vmax last fall. Has 2 windscreens, stock seat, Corbin seat, two sets of body work, every maint. manual one needs, and more. $2000.00. Just cleaned the carbs and off it goes. Supliments My 2009 zx10 and 2016 BMW S1000rr.
Spent $2000 on my Harley sportster with a boat load of mods. It’s a little crusty but the engine is strong and it’s been a great bike to learn on.
I have nothing to contribute but that stock footage of the woman in the business suit on the sport bike is fantastic.
Yammie got this channel growing.
Had a SV650 , bought it used , rode it 3,600 miles in 3 months and sold it forte exact same price I paid for it.. great for canyon carving .
ROKFORM: bought the bike mount and the vibration isolator. It was the wrong isolator for the mount. It didn’t fit. In a week they had the correct isolator shipped to my house
Second hand prices in the UK really stink at the moment so buying new actually makes sense, if you can afford it that it! With new bikes having risen in price around 20% since 2018, 2 year old bikes are being listed for the price they were bought for. If this trend continues, which I imagine it will, your new bike will barely depreciate.
its always better to know that buying a used bike will always have problems. so be prepared to put works on it. in my experience:
1. bike motor is the most important, get the bike still start up and running.
2. always check for fuel pump, sprak plug, air filter, battery.
3. get the bike you love so you will have more fun and willing to fix it. than get someting out of youtube.
I picked up a used KLR and fell in love, then had my heart broken with a thousand problems. Also, if the bolts were made of plastic, it'd be a huge upgrade. You can break some of them at just beyond finger tight. Now it's mostly good, except for the obnoxious knock that it developed. I saw some torn up shit in the left side case and replaced it thinking it was the problem, but - nope. I'm sure there's something floating around the bottom end causing all kinds of havoc wherever it goes. Maybe I can offload it to someone else for parts or some shit. Huge bummer though.
Rob Robinson Fellow KLR owner here. Your problem is most likely your balancer chain tensioner aka the “doohickey”. This piece often breaks on many gen 1 KLRs and floats around in the bottom of your engine. Eagle mike sells an upgrade that will fix this issue.
I just picked up a 2003 CBR954RR for $3k in near SHOWROOM condition with a nice Yoshimura R&D Slip on.
I’m it’s second owner!
The thumbnail picture is a friend of mine Andy DiBrino. That was his old R6 when he was sponsored by Icon. Cool video and you made some good points.
Just to throw my hat in the ring here, I can heartily recommend a ZZR600 1993-2004 (and upwards I guess but as I understand it after that they made some major changes) aside from off-roading this thing literally does it all and in a very forgiving way, if you WANT to race it contrary to popular belief you CAN flick it into corners the same as most 600's which makes it funny to read a lot of reviews saying you can't the trick is for your elbow to be below your wrist line then you may be surprised just how manoeuvrable it really is. Honestly though where it shines is as a workhorse it eats miles for breakfast and with an absurdly comfortable seat and really reliable I can't think of a single time it's let me down, also with the way the tail section is built it is kinda begging for panniers and a top box but that may take a trip to a fabricator to sort out if you wanna do it right.
The only 2 points I would advise to look out for is the rear shock is kinda bad (I only noticed with a passenger it bottomed out a lot aside from that it didn't bother me personally but other people complain about it) but there are a few options to swap with that will clear that right up for example I hear the zzr1200 shock will more or less bolt right on and you get remote adjustment with it. The second thing is the gearbox, the guy who sold me mine said 4-5 were a little sketchy but not really anything to worry about...that's bullshit not only was it crunchy and jumped in and out of gear it locked up on me doing...not legal speeds...turned out the selector forks drum and gears were totally shot. Luckily (and I only found this out AFTER I took the whole engine out fixed it and found out how much of a pain it is to get back in) not only are gearboxes cheap but it IS possible to replace the gearbox without removing the engine but it takes a fair bit of finesse however gearboxes for the ZZR are dirt cheap and aside from getting the clutch basket off (honestly if you are replacing the whole thing just use a dremel to grind the basket retention nut off it's not worth the hassle) if it does hat that problem it's easy to fix.
Tl;Dr the ZZR600 often overlooked but absolutely well worth your time if you're looking for a bike that will do more or less anything you want it to do for very little money and maybe a day of work.
Unfortunately here in the UK living in London any motorbike made before 2007 can't be ridden unless you're willing to pay £12.50 a day as part of the "ULEZ" regulation which means an extra £5k a year without insurance, MOT, servicing, fuel etc.
Good information .. along with some good humor. Thanks
honorable mention: Yamaha FZ-1. Either gen. Gen 2 preferred. 130-150 hp. Bulletproof. Under 4500.
Had 1. bought it for 4k., rode it 26k miles, sold it for 3800. Done!
NO Daytona 955i review, honorable mention from the Triumph worshiper, Yamster...why is this Noobs.....It's a Daytona 675 w/ nearly 300 more CCs...Imagine that...a huge over bore kitted D675....getting impatient !
As a Rossi fan I feel personally attacked by the Marc Marquez reference!
MARQUEZ IS BETTER
Slipstream slipknot NO HE ISNT
Hey Yammie, should I buy a used 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 with 32,000 miles for my first bike?
The Suzuki SV 650 is a great choice, lots of fun, manageable and affordable
One of the best video Squidward!
4:46 idk about that one, 2nd hand dirt bikes might be running but they are almost always fucked up in 1 way or another, broken clutch basket, shot suspension, bent frame, way overdue service interval, what have you
I bought my first bike (2018 Ninja 650) new because the day after a snowstorm when I went to dealer, they were willing to sell it to my at the same price as a used one. I just like not having to worry about someone else's headache. And yes, I put frame sliders on before the first ride and thankfully haven't had to find out how well they work
I have a question. There's a Busa on OfferUp for $30,000. Chromed out, stretched about 5 feet, and bright pink. In the pic there was a dude about 500 lbs sitting on it. The description said "No low ballers I know what I have 1 owner super clean never been dropped large scratch on side from previous guy salvage title." Should I get it?
Is a CBR 900RR relayable enough to join a crew?
Thanks for another helpful video 👍🏻
I find it hilarious that everytime Yammie Noob does a video a mentions Harley Davidsons, there will be at least one or two Honda Shadow VLX 600s in the B roll @7:32. That triangle air cleaner gives it away everytime.
Yeah, I ride a Honda Shadow 600 VLX and people always come up and compliment my "Harley" and when they get close enough to see that it's not, I get two different reactions from different people. Some people go, "oh cool! It's a shadow! Don't see many of them. More reliable than a Harley any day." The other people look like they just smelled the worst fart ever and just leave. I pity those folks.
Yammie dropped a vid on my birthday. Very cool!
I bought my first bike essentially new as in the previous rider bought it new and then put 16 miles on it only to bring it back to the dealership to trade it in. My only regret is that I grew out of the power kind of quick and wish I got a 500 instead. but with hindsight I have a bigger appreciation for larger displacement bikes because I started on a 300.
yep.. I let somebody else put the bucks in my zx14. Fully exhaust done. Power commander, autotune, speedo healer, new chain with new cogs to bring the power and speed into a more usable realm on the road. USB charging ports, 3m protective film, grip warmers, braided steel lines, valves done at a real shop... 2nd butterflies removed. I know there is more but I paid the same price as one that is completely stock. Thousands saved above saving thousands by not buying new.
My dudes, important question. Do I get a Power Commander or an ECU Flash? And why? I heard the Power Commander causes the bike to show check engine lights and stuff.
Forget Rockford, QuadLock are the best mounts on the market.
I got reall lucky with my first bike. I bought it 2nd hand, for half the retail proce. It was 2 years old and it was only at 50 miles! I'm technically the second owner but really i think i may as well be the first owner haha
Dad just got a bike and I am looking for a bike to get to start off Ninja 650 or I even love the look of the CBRs and also GSXs which would be a decent bike to start off with that is not embarrassing to own?
Totally agree about the exhaust statement, however, why do all harley owners but V&H short shots on?? Argh!! I just want a sporty with a Road Rage installed!!
Great article. Never understood why new riders buy new bikes. Many lessons get learned the hard way, and its hard to relax in the saddle if you know a slight mistake and low speed spill is going to grind £££££ off the bodywork. Always helps, too, to find the less glamourous models for value. I have done the SV thing, have a 900 Hornet right now. Bought it four years ago....done 20,000 miles on it.....still looks and goes as well as ever. Minimal depreciation. A new bike will lose more value than that has while the ink dries on the credit agreement! Seasonal buying is another good call. You can pick up some bargains...but be prepared to travel. This year...I added a Sportster to the collection. Very low miles, very low saddle...half what a new one would cost me. Only a bit more corrosion than a new one comes with.....
I do buy fixer uppers though....but that can work if you buy a 'classic'. Been rebuilding a 750-4 over the last 2 years. Bought an unfashionable later model....paid a grand. Good ones were £3500 then. Now...£5000. At this rate...it might actually be worth the cost of restoration when I finish. But hey...all that peace and quiet in the shed is priceless when you have kids.
Very timely. Just about to list my first-bike 2006 SV650S on Craigslist 😂
Also worth mentioning that you can buy a new left over motorcycle at a dealership for a good price. Example in 2018 I bought a new 2015 R3 the dealership still had for the same price, if not better than some used ones
I recently picked up a suzuki gr650 for 500 tbat runs and drives perfectly fine, but the electrical shit is a pain in the arse
I'd suggest buying any k series gsxr very user-friendly and has power through all its gears ⚙️ they are cheaply priced and easy to find parts for if needed 😉 also The 650 SVs are bad ass!!!
'98-'06 suzuki katanas are cheap, comfortable, reliable and awesome.
Thx for the info yammie 👍
2006-07 gsxr600/750 electrical charging issues across the board. Even after relocating the rectifier, nothing but problems..
Nice job on the V-O, Spite.
All i needed to see was a ninja 250 which ive been contemplating since theres a bunch on sale at decent prices around 2k
I knew the exception would be the SV 650
I got a 96 cbr600 for my first bike on crsigslist for 2g. Thing is a stud a refuses to die lol
I've noticed an odd thing about some classic used sport bikes.
Looking from the rear tire ,I have seen two sport bikes where the frame was so bent ,the rear seat is angled off to the left side of the bike.
Not centered on the rear wheel.
That's a hell of a road impact to do something like that, I would guess.
Unless the entire bike lines up,I won't buy it.
It also pays to take down the exact bike you want to buy,go home and bury yourself in internet forums where you can learn the problems others are having with their bikes.
I was very surprised at all the rusty gas tank forum entrys.
Replacement gas tanks can cost $800!
If you can get them.
I guess ethanol laced gas just butchers the inside of gas tanks.
And carbs too.
Make a video about short rider on sport bike i could use some advice pls love your videos man 👌
You guys preached the sv650 so much I can’t find any in my state that’s not new haha
I dropped my 95' tenere a couple of times. Even though it's not in tip top shape(aesthetically), I still felt bad. It's my first bike and it's used, but I can't afford to treat it as such. Been saving for like 7 months to get it(for 1400€). If I wreck it, that's it, no more bike for me.
Hey guys, I've got a question.
I'm 6'2 and thinking about buying a bike, cause I'm living in Switzerland I'm only allowed to get a 125.
So I was thinking about getting a KTM DUKE, YAMAHA MT125the HONDA CB125 or an mondial pagani 1948... What do you think??
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
The sfv650 is awesome!!!
Yeah as someone that has been in the car industry and the motorcycle market for more than 10 years the salvage title thing is so true you really really have to know your stuff to buy a salvage title anything and 70% of the time it's a hard pass just spend your money on a clean title bike and leave the rest to us who have been in the scene for 10+ years more than likely you will get burned by some dude passing off his POS to you because you don't know what to ask.
Ah yes, my daily dose of internet
Is Yamaha MT-03 660 (2008) good for a beginner.
Same price as the 2016+ ones. old mt03 are a pain actually. Esp the oil pump with its plastic gears when it fails engine locks up.
Is a 2015 Yamaha fz09 with 24k miles a good deal for $4000 in california?
Awww I missed it it's at $19 today too high now I missed the bubble for sure dang thanks for sharing
There are so many used Vulcan S in the market. Many under $5k with low miles.
I see your opening ride is into Bellagio, Lake Como ! Nice !
17% interest? That’s criminal. Yes my first bike was a brand new 2019 bmw s1000rr, bought on July 17 2019. Did first oil change myself, and the bike has 1300miles now. I found it very easy to ride and learn on in Rain Mode, I ride in town almost exclusively so it stays in rain mode. I would like to ride it on a track once I have more experience - the only thing that surprised me was the yearly insurance, it’s almost 1100 usd which is more than my car lol. I have been watching this channel since 2017 but only ready after 2 years.
You rode 1300 miles in a year?
papa yam!! please. XSR700 vs CB650R!!🥶
Am I the only person who thinks that Yammie, and only Yammie, should be doing the list video's. Not to take anything away from Spite but no one can do it like Yammie can!!!
What are some platforms I can find a small displacement sport bikes on? I’ve been really want to buy a well-maintained R3
I love my first bike it was a Suzuki GZ 250 just got rear-ended on it on 6 August think it’s going to be totaled I’m sorry but I don’t want to keep that I want to get another one
Buy a crashed bike with a clean title, thats what I did with a 99 honda st1100, runs mint and with a new handle bar and headlight it looks the part too👌
Watching this after buying a 1 mile brand new 2020 gsx 250r race edition
Guys and gals are the FZ6 and FZ1 a good second hand choice in general?
Is the only place to find used bikes on Craig's list? I'm also trying to find the best place to even look on there since I can't find any really on there
Im gonna start my license tomorrow!!!
And im gonna get my cbr next month😃
Edit: i passed 1st test i did the all license in a week!
As someone who has sold a motorcycle that has "never been down" I will never buy a used bike. It was a ex500 that was passed around by all of us as a trainer bike.
Pls talk about track prep of the daytona
What is track prep? Can't you ride any old bike on the track?
I got the Rockform and case literally unconnected itself from mount rip phone Luckily I have warranty on my phone still. Back to ram mount I guess. Lesson:
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
On rebuilt/salvage titles...this doesn't mean ALL are bad buys, if you are experienced and know what to look for. Unfortunately, if you know your way around a good rebuilt bike, you've probably been ripped off several times already, like me! 🤣🤣 For the record, when I've been ripped off, those were clean titles... Motorcycles also can slip under the radar and keep clean titles when they shouldn't. Generally, bring a gear head friend with you to inspect ANY bike as a second opinion.
There’s other relevant bikes besides harley’s??? 😂
Harleys are relevant???
@@PapaMike23 V-Rod/Night Rod ONLY!!!
Hahahaha sure there is, they're called Gixxurzzzzz
😂😂😂Overrated old man's bike.
Lol. Thinking Harley is relevant. Cute.
This complaint is about the add. Since I feel personally attacked because I own a RAM mount lol. The factor of being able to see your instrument cluster is determined by the size of phone and placement of mount. FOH with that ish :)
Can you inform UK sportster riders that their mods don't prevent depreciation on a 2001 883
In 2013 I bought a 2010 R6 raven edition from a dealership for $5,500. I think that was quite a steal. It had 4,300 miles and not a scratch. It was my first street bike (I had lots of experience in the dirt) and it’s served me well. It’s humbled me and given me confidence and I’ll never outgrow it. I do find myself wanting something else now and then but not for lack of on road performance and I’m certain I’ll never own a more beautiful bike.