| When looking to buy either a used motorcycle a | | | | somewhat less than what is being asked for it, simply |
| person needs to understand just how these vehicles | | | | because the seller is trying to make a profit. So |
| are valued. Several factors will need to be taken into | | | | having a copy of either of these books will be handy |
| consideration in order to come up with used | | | | when it comes to getting a good deal on your used |
| motorcycles values and the main ones include, the | | | | motorcycle. |
| condition of the motorcycle, how old it is and where | | | | The more information you have when it comes to |
| it is. | | | | knowing the true worthof a motorcycle then the |
| The easiest way for you to be able to find out if the | | | | more bargaining power you will have when it comes |
| price of a used motorcycle is competitive is by | | | | to making the deal. If, however, you are finding it |
| getting hold of a copy of the NADA Price Guide or | | | | some what difficult to get hold of copies of either |
| the Kelley Blue Book. In this article we explain a little | | | | the Kelley Blue Book or the NADA Guide then why |
| bit more about these two books along with details of | | | | not go online instead. There are a number of sites |
| some other ways you can check out how much the | | | | now online which can quickly find you the information |
| used motorcycle you may wish to buy is worth. | | | | that you are looking for so you will soon be able to |
| The National Automobile Dealer's Association (NADA) | | | | see if you are getting a good deal on the motorcycle |
| Guide is as well known as the Kelley Blue Book. | | | | you want to buy. |
| However, a large number of dealers and private | | | | The first site that you may want to consider using to |
| buyers prefer this one over the Kelley Blue Book | | | | get a proper valuation on a used motorcycle is |
| simply because they feel it offers a large amount of | | | | "motorcyclebluebook.com". This one contains |
| information relating to how the valuation of each | | | | information on all makes and models of motorcycles |
| vehicle is arrived at. The Guide has been published | | | | that have ever been produced and is a very simple |
| since 1933 and is one of the largest publications | | | | and easy site to navigate. To get an idea of how |
| offering valuation prices for all types of vehicles | | | | much the motorcycle you are considering buying is |
| including motorcycles. | | | | worth you just need to enter the make, model and |
| Although the NADA Guide is good most people will | | | | year of motorcycle. Once done an email is sent |
| often refer to the Kelley Blue Book simply because it | | | | directly to you showing what the bike is valued at |
| is the one that they are more likely to be told about. | | | | along with the price at which it may be sold for. |
| This particular price guide has now been published for | | | | Along with the "motorcyclebluebook.com" another |
| more than 80 years and over this time the publisher | | | | really good website for getting used motorcycles |
| has made several changes including the introduction | | | | values from is called "Edmunds.com". This site as with |
| of different types of pricing guides. Also as you will | | | | the one previously mentioned provides you with a |
| soon discover when you are looking to part | | | | valuation of what they think the motorcycle is worth, |
| exchange your used motorcycle for a new one at a | | | | but also provide you with a figure of what they think |
| dealership the book that most dealers will refer to | | | | the motorcycle is likely to be selling for. However if |
| for a fair valuation is the "Kelley Blue Book Auto | | | | you want to ensure that you get the best deal |
| Market Report - Official Guide". | | | | possible when buying a used motorcycle then don't |
| The problem with this book over the NADA Guide is | | | | be afraid spending some time comparing all the |
| that the prices shown in it are not what the bike is | | | | information that these websites and guide books |
| really worth but at what price you are likely to buy | | | | offer before you buy. Doing this is likely to end up |
| or sell it at. In many cases the price you see will be | | | | saving you a lot of time and money. |