How to Find the Exact Bike You Want on CycleTrader.com
Shopping for your next bike gets you one step closer to riding the motorcycle of your dreams. With thousands of bikes on the marketplace, it can be an overwhelming experience narrowing down your choices to the one that’s perfect for you. That’s why you want to know these helpful ways to compare listings when buying motorcycles. To start you off your search for the motorcycle that’s meant for you, we’re here to help you find the exact bike you want on CycleTrader.com.
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1. Start the Search for Your Motorcycle
You can start your shopping by asking yourself, “What motorcycle is best for my lifestyle?” Then, go to the Cycle Trader homepage and do a simple search by keyword, zip code for bikes near you, and a radius that can extend nationwide for a greater selection of motorcycles. When your bike listings show up, you’ll see more filters on the left of your screen that let you narrow down your search with price, make/model, type of bike, category, mileage, engine size, and type of seller.
Or, from the homepage, you can click BUY NOW. From there, you can choose additional features to guide your shopping experience, like the Motorcycle Loan calculator, delivery and pickup services, and arrange appointments to discuss financing and trade-ins. Try it out today and you’ll see how easy it is to begin shopping and resume your search at any time based on your schedule.
2. Shop by Listing Prices
If you’re on a tight budget, or have a limit to how much you’re willing to spend on a motorcycle after doing research on the average market value, shop by listing prices. Set your range for how low and high you’re willing to go by filling out the filters for “Price Minimum” and “Price Maximum.” Our marketplace also allows you to use this same search criteria for minimum and maximum payment options, too. Remember, you can always set your price margin a little higher to see if you get more listing results or to discover the bike you’re after on the marketplace. Just make sure you’re ready to negotiate with the seller to see if you can get them to lower the price.
3. Shop by Motorcycle Make and Model
One of the best ways to shop for bikes on the marketplace is by make and model. You might have a clear idea of what motorcycle you want to ride, but these filter features give you a look at what’s currently selling on the marketplace and for how much. When you search for a bike, on the left-hand side of the results you’ll find a dropdown under the “Makes” filter with the most bike listings found on our marketplace. Select the make, and then you’ll see another dropdown under the “Model” filter with bikes by that brand.
4. Look for Deals with New or Pre-Owned Bikes
Consider the pros and cons of buying a motorcycle that’s either new or pre-owned. With a new motorcycle, you’ll pay more, but you’ll get the latest and potentially best version of that bike. You can also expect to encounter less problems with maintenance and repairs in the immediate future, which may be covered by a warranty. However, with a pre-owned bike, you can still get great value while spending less. Just make sure you get the bike’s history when you buy. It’s also a great chance to try out a motorcycle in case you decide to trade-in or upgrade to a better bike in the future.
5. Go with a Dealer or Private Seller
Tailor your search by choosing to buy from a dealer or private seller on the marketplace. With dealers, you’ll often get great service, and they can be trustworthy, especially when you read up on their reviews left by other customers online. Just know these tips for talking to a dealer when buying a motorcycle to see if there’s any leverage when lowering a price on a bike. You might find this is a reason to buy from a private seller instead. You may have more leverage when negotiating a price, plus, you might find a rare or hard-to-find motorcycle that dealerships don’t have in stock.
6. Consider the Bike’s Mileage
Get answers to the question that riders often ask, “How many miles is a lot for a motorcycle?“, to guide your search and narrow down your results. You’ll see why this marketplace filter is important, especially when considering factors like maintenance, repairs, and replacement parts. Mileage can be an indicator of the quality of a bike and the hidden costs of ownership related to trips to a garage and downtime for service. When applying a specific number of mileage through the filter on the marketplace, you’ll often find older bikes with a higher number of miles, or pre-owned motorcycles with low mileage that have been cared for by their owner.
7. Listing Description
With thousands of results, often for the same or similar type of motorcycle on the marketplace, you can make a list of your favorite models and then narrow down your selection based on listing descriptions. Remind yourself that shopping should be fast and easy. Great listings will give you plenty of details on the motorcycle, including any flaws it might have, a vehicle history, maintenance records, and tons of photos and videos. If you have to go out of your way to get all the details you need for your purchase, you might want to go with another seller.
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Know how to navigate the motorcycle marketplace by considering these options with your search. You’ll find bikes for every type of rider, for any budget range, and plenty of great dealers and private sellers that are ready to help you find your dream bike. Start shopping for new and used motorcycles from a nationwide selection at CycleTrader.com.
Ryan Miller
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