Used Street Motorcycle Buying Guide
Whether you’re buying your very first street motorcycle or you’re looking to add to your fleet, you can always save yourself money by choosing a used motorcycle instead of a new model. When you’re shopping for a used street motorcycle, though, there are some things you’ll want to know and considerations to keep in mind to ensure you get the right bike for the best price. Here are some helpful tips to facilitate your purchasing process.
What’s a Street Motorcycle?
Not every single motorcycle is a street motorcycle. Street motorcycles must be able to operate on paved roads, although there are some dual-sport models that can tackle off-road riding. Mopeds and scooters can even be considered street motorcycles, as well as three-wheeled models, but most people will think of a rather basic motorcycle style as a “street” motorcycle.
Benefits of Buying Used
Used street motorcycles offer you some benefits that you might not have considered before. For one thing, you’ll have a lot of options, since you can shop for both recent and vintage models on the used market. You can also get a lot more information about a given make and model, since prior and current owners and professional organizations will have sufficiently reviewed any bike that’s been on the market for a few years. And, of course, buying a used street motorcycle over a new one will save you a fair chunk of change.
How to Find the Right Bike
Once you start shopping used street motorcycle models, you’ll need to make sure that you’re looking at models that have the features you want and need, so that you don’t end up with a bike that you never want to ride. If you’re going to be riding your bike every day, you’ll want to make comfort a priority, and if you want to go on long-distance trips or do daily commutes, including speed and suspension.
Doing some online research before you hit up a dealership can help you to find makes and models that might suit your needs. Take some notes on available features on these bikes that you can bring with you to your local dealership. Sitting on the motorcycle or even doing a test ride can help you to decide if the make and model you’ve chosen is right for you. Don’t forget about doing a thorough inspection of the used street motorcycle so you can discern if it was taken care of properly by its previous owner.
When you’re ready to buy a used street motorcycle, stop by our dealership in Homosassa Springs, FL, to check out our current inventory of motorcycles for sale. We also offer riding apparel and accessories, in addition to financing options for your purchase. Crystal Harley-Davidson® proudly serves our Florida customers throughout Citrus County.