Hi peeps, I'm sure this discussion has been had several times, but I am looking at getting another bike after a short break from riding (don't ask,it involves the D word) I have been looking at CBR1000RR bikes, as frankly, as a previous owner they are just such a good allrounder. I have spotted a 2012 model (non ABS) with 25.5k miles on it; full service history at a dealer. Looks in great condition. Any views on the forum on higher mileage bikes, whether it's worth going for one, what to look out for etc? I would probably keep it for a couple of years. Thoughts appreciated
No issues at all as long as it has been maintained properly ... At 25k I would want to see some evidence of suspension and bearing refresh or at least a discount to have the work done / sorted ... Given the age and mileage I suspect it's been used all year round so check carefully for corrosion, etc.
personaly I wouldn't buy a 2012 with that sort of miles not that there will be any thing wrong with it just that in 2 years time when you come to sell it it will have x amount more miles on it and you will have a job to shift it unless its realy cheap and I doubt that it is seeing that a dealer is selling it I would leave it there are plenty of low mileage bikes out there.
Why does everyone worry about when they come to sell a bike on? Buy it to enjoy - don't worry about selling it, or keeping the mileage down for next owner. If the deal is right - buy it. Most low mileage bikes will have been sat around for months doing nothing which isn't good for them.
Just trading in an RR6 mate that I had from new, and apart from a scratch on the frame when it fell off the abba stand is mint and has done 30000 miles,everything from suspension to engine is top notch, so although it has slightly high miles,it doesn't mean it's a bad yin, check it over and ask for a test ride I also agree with Mr OCD don't worry about the next guy if the deal is right for you go for it.
Thanks for the advice guys. I have been looking at slightly newer / low mileage examples but I've also been offered a good deal on a new one as well which makes the nearly new ones hardly worth it. Decisions, decisions
if I was keeping the bike mileage wouldn't worry me but he wouldn't be keeping the mileage low its already got 25000 on the clock when I p/exd my r1 2 yrs ago it had 28000 mile on it the salesman at fowlers said the magic number is 30000 bikes with more than that they don't want to take he said the fact is they cannot sell them people wont buy bikes with over 30000 miles on them so if the op wanted to p/ex it in two yrs time he will struggle to get rid of it.
Probably true I only got 2800 for a mint RR6 because it was about to do 30000 never even asked about service history either and that was on a new SP, They did take 1000 of the price of the SP though so all good. Mate why don't you do a PCP deal, I put 3000 down and I'm paying 96 quid a month for three years, I can then either buy the bike, walk away or start again with a new bike
Depends on the dealer, every bike has a price for it, I traded a Blade with 95k on it at 3 years old, the price I got reflected the condition and mileage, dealer had no trouble shifting it, not everyone can afford new or nearly new bikes and those that can't still want to ride bikes like Blades. I can guarantee I got more value out of those 95k miles than most of the garage queens that are just stored up for someone else's benefit when it's sold, and it was only serviced twice by a dealer.
That's amazing mileage mate well done, I could have kept my blade for a few more years but just wanted a new bike
I would worry more about newish bikes on low mileage than the higher mileage bikes. Modern engines if looked after right can run up 100,000 + miles without any problem these days.
Nonsense. The salesman was talking out of his arse ... All my bikes have been mint, all taken from less than 5k miles to 35k miles + ... Had no issues at all selling or px'ing ... All been given decent valuations as well come sale time ... The last bike I lost £700 on ... For doing 30,000 miles. Good value that... Fact is a low mile or high mile blade will sell ... It's a blade PCP is fine as long as you assume you can afford to either buy out at end of term (expensive) or put another deposit down (also expensive) ... They look attractive but there are pro's and con's to it. It's not for everyone.
Did ask that question when I as doing the deal and you still have value in the bike depending on mileage etc etc, which goes towards your next bike, I will pay a total of. £6500 over the 3 years including my deposit which if you think about it is probably less than the depreciation on the bike over the same time scale, I could be wrong, but for me it's a cracking way to have a brand new bike
It's all about the final payment, Honda are always fairly cautious with the value, mine is set up for £5800, which I think is pretty safe for a 3yr old 8k bike come Px time, you trade in and use the difference as your next deposit keeps u on a new bike every time for less than a £7k bank loan
It's one of the reasons I'm considering a new one, especially given the deal I was offered. Just need to do the man maths first
2yr warranty, breakdown cover, 1yr road tax, no MOT, new everything. PCP work for many but not all, your not tied in for 3yrs, you can set it to suit your mileage, deposit and payment, you can end the term whenever u want however the longer u leave the term running the better you will be in a positive equity for your next bike. Some manufacturers car and bike set the RV (residual value) too high and you lose the deposit you paid as the bike only just covers the final payment, but Honda are always fairly safe, however that makes them look less competitive on a monthly payment because of this, but I would sooner have it this way than having to pay a couple of grand deposit every 30 mths
This idiotic obsession with low mileage is pathetic. I got my RR7 cheap two years ago as it had done 32,000!!! It's f*** all as long as it's been serviced and looked after. If it's a good deal buy it and ride it, don't get worrying about selling the thing.
The key being is it the right price to start with, the mileage isn't the issue, the price reflecting the mileage is. Two bikes same price, one with 10k, one with 30k which are you going to buy assuming both in same condition. When it comes to selling you have to price it right for the market, and hence need to buy it right
If the deal is right then get it. My 2008 blade has done something like 90k and the engine when inspected at 80k was perfect with almost zero wear. Things like wheel bearings to replace, chain and sprockets, but really they are long life consumables more than failures.
