Fall vs Spring Motorcycle Market Timing
Seasonal demand swings can mean the difference of thousands of dollars. Knowing when to buy or sell is as important as knowing what to ride.
🚫 Myth‑Busting
Myth: “Prices are the same year‑round.”
✅ Reality: Listings spike in spring, and buyers compete. In fall, sellers discount to avoid winter storage.
✅ Reality: Listings spike in spring, and buyers compete. In fall, sellers discount to avoid winter storage.
Myth: “Dealers don’t negotiate in spring.”
✅ Reality: Dealers negotiate year‑round, but private sellers are most flexible in fall.
✅ Reality: Dealers negotiate year‑round, but private sellers are most flexible in fall.
✅ Rider Strategies
- Buy in Fall: September–November is the sweet spot for deals.
- Sell in Spring: March–May yields the best resale prices.
- Storage Costs: In Canada especially, sellers discount to avoid winter storage fees.
- Insurance: Some riders cancel policies in winter, creating more motivated sellers.
🛠️ DIY Drill
Track three bikes you’re interested in (e.g., Ninja 400, MT‑07, Africa Twin).
Compare fall vs. spring listings in your region. Record the percentage difference – you’ll see the seasonal swing for yourself.
Fall vs Spring Market Prices
| # | Year | Make | Model | Fall Avg Price | Spring Avg Price | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Honda | CBR500R | $6,200 | $7,000 | +13% |
| 2 | 2021 | Kawasaki | Ninja 400 | $4,400 | $5,100 | +16% |
| 3 | 2020 | Yamaha | MT-07 | $6,000 | $6,900 | +15% |
| 4 | 2019 | Suzuki | SV650 | $5,200 | $6,000 | +15% |
| 5 | 2018 | Honda | Rebel 500 | $4,800 | $5,600 | +17% |
| 6 | 2022 | Yamaha | R3 | $4,700 | $5,400 | +15% |
| 7 | 2021 | KTM | 390 Duke | $4,600 | $5,300 | +15% |
| 8 | 2020 | Honda | CRF300L | $4,900 | $5,700 | +16% |
| 9 | 2019 | Kawasaki | Z650 | $5,800 | $6,700 | +16% |
| 10 | 2018 | Yamaha | MT-09 | $7,200 | $8,400 | +17% |
| 11 | 2022 | Suzuki | GSX250R | $3,800 | $4,400 | +16% |
| 12 | 2021 | Honda | CB500X | $6,200 | $7,200 | +16% |
| 13 | 2020 | Triumph | Street Triple 765 | $8,200 | $9,600 | +17% |
| 14 | 2019 | BMW | G 310 GS | $4,200 | $4,900 | +17% |
| 15 | 2018 | KTM | RC 390 | $4,000 | $4,700 | +18% |
| # | Year | Make | Model | Fall Avg Price | Spring Avg Price | % Difference |
| 16 | 2022 | Royal Enfield | Interceptor 650 | $5,800 | $6,700 | +16% |
| 17 | 2021 | Honda | CBR650R | $8,200 | $9,500 | +16% |
| 18 | 2020 | Kawasaki | Versys 650 | $6,500 | $7,600 | +17% |
| 19 | 2019 | Yamaha | Tracer 900 | $8,500 | $9,900 | +16% |
| 20 | 2018 | Suzuki | V-Strom 650 | $6,200 | $7,200 | +16% |
| 21 | 2022 | Honda | Rebel 300 | $4,200 | $4,900 | +17% |
| 22 | 2021 | Kawasaki | Vulcan S | $6,000 | $7,000 | +17% |
| 23 | 2020 | Yamaha | Ténéré 700 | $9,200 | $10,800 | +17% |
| 24 | 2019 | Honda | CB500F | $5,200 | $6,000 | +15% |
| 25 | 2018 | BMW | F 800 GS | $8,000 | $9,400 | +18% |
| 26 | 2022 | Suzuki | DR-Z400SM | $6,200 | $7,200 | +16% |
| 27 | 2021 | Honda | CRF450L | $8,000 | $9,300 | +16% |
| 28 | 2020 | KTM | 690 Enduro R | $9,500 | $11,000 | +16% |
| 29 | 2019 | Yamaha | MT-10 | $10,200 | $11,800 | +16% |
| 30 | 2018 | Kawasaki | Ninja 1000 | $8,800 | $10,200 | +16% |
| # | Year | Make | Model | Fall Avg Price | Spring Avg Price | % Difference |
| 31 | 2022 | BMW | R NineT | $12,500 | $14,500 | +16% |
| 32 | 2021 | Ducati | Monster 821 | $9,800 | $11,400 | +16% |
| 33 | 2020 | Triumph | Tiger 800 | $9,200 | $10,700 | +16% |
| 34 | 2019 | Honda | Africa Twin 1000 | $10,800 | $12,600 | +17% |
| 35 | 2018 | Kawasaki | ZX-6R | $7,800 | $9,100 | +17% |
| 36 | 2022 | Yamaha | MT-10 | $12,000 | $13,800 | +15% |
| 37 | 2021 | Suzuki | GSX-S750 | $7,200 | $8,400 | +17% |
| 38 | 2020 | Honda | CB650R | $7,800 | $9,100 | +17% |
| 39 | 2019 | Yamaha | XSR700 | $6,200 | $7,200 | +16% |
| 40 | 2018 | BMW | S 1000 R | $11,200 | $13,000 | +16% |
| 41 | 2022 | KTM | 890 Duke R | $10,200 | $11,800 | +16% |
| 42 | 2021 | Triumph | Bonneville T120 | $10,000 | $11,600 | +16% |
| 43 | 2020 | Harley-Davidson | Iron 883 | $8,200 | $9,500 | +16% |
| 44 | 2019 | Indian | Scout Sixty | $7,800 | $9,100 | +17% |
| 45 | 2018 | Honda | Gold Wing | $18,500 | $21,500 | +16% |
| # | Year | Make | Model | Fall Avg Price | Spring Avg Price | % Difference |
| 46 | 2022 | Harley-Davidson | Street Glide | $20,500 | $23,000 | +12% |
| 47 | 2021 | Indian | Chief Dark Horse | $16,800 | $19,200 | +14% |
| 48 | 2020 | BMW | R 1250 GS | $16,500 | $18,800 | +14% |
| 49 | 2019 | Ducati | Multistrada 1260 | $15,200 | $17,600 | +16% |
| 50 | 2018 | Triumph | Tiger 1200 | $12,800 | $14,800 | +16% |
| 51 | 2022 | Honda | Gold Wing Tour | $23,000 | $26,000 | +13% |
| 52 | 2021 | Kawasaki | Concours 14 | $11,200 | $12,900 | +15% |
| 53 | 2020 | Suzuki | Hayabusa 1340 | $13,800 | $15,900 | +15% |
| 54 | 2019 | Yamaha | FJR1300 | $11,500 | $13,200 | +15% |
| 55 | 2018 | Harley-Davidson | Road King | $15,200 | $17,400 | +14% |
| 56 | 2022 | BMW | S 1000 XR | $15,800 | $18,200 | +15% |
| 57 | 2021 | Ducati | Panigale V2 | $14,500 | $16,800 | +16% |
| 58 | 2020 | KTM | 1290 Super Duke R | $14,800 | $17,200 | +16% |
| 59 | 2019 | Triumph | Speed Triple RS | $11,200 | $13,000 | +16% |
| 60 | 2018 | Honda | CB1100 EX | $8,900 | $10,400 | +17% |
| # | Year | Make | Model | Fall Avg Price | Spring Avg Price | % Difference |
| 61 | 2022 | Yamaha | Tracer 9 GT | $12,200 | $14,000 | +15% |
| 62 | 2021 | Kawasaki | ZX-10R | $14,200 | $16,400 | +15% |
| 63 | 2020 | Suzuki | Katana 1000 | $10,800 | $12,500 | +16% |
| 64 | 2019 | Honda | CB1000R | $9,800 | $11,400 | +16% |
| 65 | 2018 | BMW | K 1600 GT | $15,500 | $18,000 | +16% |
| 66 | 2022 | Ducati | Scrambler Icon | $8,900 | $10,400 | +17% |
| 67 | 2021 | Triumph | Scrambler 1200 XE | $12,000 | $14,000 | +17% |
| 68 | 2020 | Harley-Davidson | Fat Bob 114 | $14,200 | $16,400 | +15% |
| 69 | 2019 | Indian | FTR 1200 | $10,200 | $11,800 | +16% |
| 70 | 2018 | KTM | 1290 Super Adventure S | $13,800 | $16,000 | +16% |
| 71 | 2022 | Honda | NC750X | $8,200 | $9,600 | +17% |
| 72 | 2021 | Yamaha | Super Ténéré 1200 | $11,000 | $12,800 | +16% |
| 73 | 2020 | Suzuki | V-Strom 1050XT | $10,500 | $12,200 | +16% |
| 74 | 2019 | Kawasaki | Versys 1000 | $9,800 | $11,400 | +16% |
| 75 | 2018 | BMW | R 1200 RT | $12,200 | $14,200 | +16% |
| # | Year | Make | Model | Fall Avg Price | Spring Avg Price | % Difference |
| 76 | 2022 | Kawasaki | Z900 | $8,900 | $10,300 | +16% |
| 77 | 2021 | Yamaha | MT-09 | $9,200 | $10,700 | +16% |
| 78 | 2020 | Suzuki | GSX-R750 | $9,800 | $11,400 | +16% |
| 79 | 2019 | Honda | CB650F | $6,800 | $7,900 | +16% |
| 80 | 2018 | BMW | F 850 GS | $9,200 | $10,700 | +16% |
| 81 | 2022 | Ducati | Hypermotard 950 | $12,000 | $14,000 | +17% |
| 82 | 2021 | Triumph | Street Triple RS | $10,200 | $11,800 | +16% |
| 83 | 2020 | KTM | 790 Adventure | $10,000 | $11,600 | +16% |
| 84 | 2019 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 1200 | $8,200 | $9,500 | +16% |
| 85 | 2018 | Indian | Chieftain | $14,200 | $16,500 | +16% |
| 86 | 2022 | Honda | CBR1000RR | $14,800 | $17,200 | +16% |
| 87 | 2021 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 900 | $7,200 | $8,400 | +17% |
| 88 | 2020 | Yamaha | R1 | $15,200 | $17,600 | +16% |
| 89 | 2019 | Suzuki | Boulevard M109R | $10,800 | $12,500 | +16% |
| 90 | 2018 | BMW | K 1600 B | $14,800 | $17,200 | +16% |
| # | Year | Make | Model | Fall Avg Price | Spring Avg Price | % Difference |
| 91 | 2022 | Harley-Davidson | Low Rider S | $15,200 | $17,600 | +16% |
| 92 | 2021 | Indian | Springfield | $17,800 | $20,400 | +15% |
| 93 | 2020 | BMW | R 1250 RT | $16,200 | $18,600 | +15% |
| 94 | 2019 | Ducati | Diavel 1260 | $15,000 | $17,400 | +16% |
| 95 | 2018 | Triumph | Thruxton R | $10,200 | $11,800 | +16% |
| 96 | 2022 | Honda | Africa Twin 1100 | $13,800 | $16,000 | +16% |
| 97 | 2021 | Kawasaki | Ninja 650 | $6,800 | $7,900 | +16% |
| 98 | 2020 | Yamaha | MT-03 | $4,600 | $5,300 | +15% |
| 99 | 2019 | Suzuki | GSX-S1000 | $8,900 | $10,400 | +17% |
| 100 | 2018 | BMW | S 1000 RR | $13,200 | $15,400 | +17% |
Timing is Everything
🏍️ Smart riders don’t just choose the right bike – they choose the right season.
