7th December 2015

Selling your motorbike is a great way of making a little extra cash, and might be a good option if you’re hoping to upgrade to a newer model. However, actually selling your bike can be a daunting process if you don’t know what to expect. There are a few things you can do to make selling your motorbike a lot simpler and faster so you can get your bike shifted faster and cash in your hand sooner.

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Make Sure the Motorbike is in the Best Possible Condition

Part of selling your motorbike is making sure that it is in the best condition so the buyer is happy to part with their cash for it. You don’t necessarily need to restore your bike or do anything too drastic, but if you can have the bike looking its best, this can go a long way.

Make sure that it is clean to show a potential buyer how good it can look, and it’s also a good idea to deal with small issues like a blown bulb if you’re hoping to get a good price for it.

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Have All the Information About the Bike to Hand

A potential buyer is likely to have a lot of questions about your motorbike so they can be sure that they are making the best decision if they choose to buy. It’s not going to instill them with confidence if you are unable to answer any questions they have about your bike.

It’s a good idea to do a little research about the brand and model, but as well as that, you should be able to answer questions about the year of manufacture, engine size, and mileage. The more you can confidently answer about your bike, the more confidence the buyer is likely to have in you as the seller.

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Consider How and Where You’re Going to Sell Your Motorbike

There are a number of different ways you can sell your motorbike. If you decide to sell privately, this may mean you can get a higher price for your bike, but you will need to consider the fact that it requires a fair bit of work. You may even have to put in a little of your own money if you want to advertise the bike.

Alternatively, you can sell your motorbike using a service such as We Want Your Motorbike which makes the process a lot simpler. We provide a hassle-free way of selling so all you have to do is provide us with the details of your bike, and we’ll give you an offer. We can even take the bike away free of charge, saving you even more money. 

If you’d like to find out more about selling your motorbike with us, you can contact a member of our team who will be happy to help. If you’re ready to get started, click here to start filling out a valuation form.