The Reasonably Priced Used Motorcycles for Sale Thread

[mimico_polak]

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VFR is a bit of an oddball, but Im liking your list.

Im becoming a honda fanboy of late.

The VFR800 is one of those bikes that’s always been at the back of my mind. Similar to the Hornet 919.

Always there….but never enough pull to jump on one.

Thanks @Lightcycle and @Hardwrkr13 for some additional context.

 

[adri]

Scrambler sold in 24h since I posted it on the weekend so the bike is now gone and the new owner texted me last night saying he can't believe how great the bike is (now I'm regretting the sale).

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Listed for $5500 and sold for $5k. Had no bites at 6500 and 6000 last year so figured I just want it gone...miss that sound already.

It took him 3 years but MP did the impossible and we are proud of you lol.

I find people have a mental block at anything over 5, and again over 10k.

$5k and under they treat it like play money almost and aren't very picky at all, but at the same time, won't spend an extra $1k more for something nicer... even if the $5k bike will need $1k to get safetied... they're silly like that.

Similarly, $11k bike worth $11k, you'll sit on it for months waiting for a buyer.
$10k bike worth $11k, gone in sixty seconds.

 

[Relax]

Well said. While I love the Multistrada 950 I’m not going for ‘character’ any longer.

In order of preference (price taken into consideration):

VSTROM 650/800
Versys 650
Tenere 700
VFR800
TransAlp
Africa Twin

I don’t think a >1000cc is something I need in my life.

If you're avoiding "character" because of high maintenance costs, you should get some quotes for the VFR valve adjustment so you're not surprised when the time comes. 16 valves across 2 cylinder heads will be more expensive than a V-twin, and about twice as much work as a P-twin.

Never rode the Tenere, but loved the engine character of the MT-07 when I tried one. Not fast, but fun - reminded me of my Hawk.

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