When's the best time to buy a motorcycle

[Gunner]

I'm wanting another bike however im in no rush. So with that being said, whens the best time to buy to get the best deal? Can you get the best deal in the winter? When the new models come out?

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[asmo]

For second hand market. Buy while it's snowing.

[brutal]

During divorce asset liquidation.

[Walker2970]

When you have the money

[Doc45]

February through early May if going through a dealer. Otherwise follow brutal's advice :D.

[Zundfolge]

After your mother has died. ;)

[Bailey Guns]

When you have the money

That would be my answer. Seriously. I don't know that it makes a lot of difference.

In my experience, including a recent HD buy, end of model year is a good time. Or, if you can find one, a bike from even the previous year that's new and hasn't moved can make for a really sweet deal. I've done that a few times and made out quite nicely.

[wctriumph]

Right now the entire industry is in a down market. Dealers for all brands are in a overstock situation and some dealers are sitting on 2 year old models. The 2017 models are on the way for some brands and with 2015 models on the floor there are all sorts of deals to be made and all of the manufacturers are offering back end money to dealers, rebates and really low rate financing.

Now is a good time to buy new if you are willing to buy a non-current model.

[hurley842002]

You didn't mention what type of bike you plan to get, but I assume it would be a similar deal with most types/brands. A co worker of mine just bought a brand new 2015 Kawasaki sport bike for $5k, originally $7500, simply because it was the last one on the floor. The bike wasn't his first choice in color, but for $2500 savings, he wasn't complaining.

[Great-Kazoo]

When ever you buy lmk. We have lots of riding gear (helmets, leather & textile jackets etc) sitting here.

[Gunner]

When ever you buy lmk. We have lots of riding gear (helmets, leather & textile jackets etc) sitting here.
Cool thank you!

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[Gunner]

You didn't mention what type of bike you plan to get, but I assume it would be a similar deal with most types/brands. A co worker of mine just bought a brand new 2015 Kawasaki sport bike for $5k, originally $7500, simply because it was the last one on the floor. The bike wasn't his first choice in color, but for $2500 savings, he wasn't complaining.
I'm looking at a yamaha FZ 07

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[Alpha2]

I have to go with Zundfolge's response.

My mom was a radio dispatcher with the California Highway Patrol in the '70's. She said that if she ever caught me on a "morta-cycle", she would kill me. She had to work WAY to many cycle accidents at work. She didn't want to be on duty when I bought the farm, as they say in aviation. "The cycle NEVER wins", was her mantra.

[ray1970]

My answer is four or five years after the guy that bought it new.

It never ceases to amaze me that you can find a bike that's four or five years old that has under a thousand miles on it.

Seems after about four or five years the guy realizes he really never rides it and decides to sell it.

[Wulf202]

Ray is right. I once bought a 6 year old bike with 360 miles on it

[Spdu4ia]

I always try to buy at the end of the model year or when the new models are released if trying to buy new.
If buying used I like to wait until right before Xmas . Enough time that is been cold and the bike has been parked long enough for the owner to loose interest and close enough to Xmas that they probably need money.