Used Adventure BMW® Motorcycles For Sale near Oceanside & Carlsbad, CA

How to Shop Used Motorcycles

Choosing a used motorbike over a new one affords you plenty of advantages. First, used motorcycles almost always tend to be much cheaper than their newer counterparts, offering newer and inexperienced riders a more reasonable entry into motorcycling. Buying used also carries its own risks. To ensure you're making the best decisions during the buying process, BMW Motorcycles of Escondido has put together this helpful guide full of advice and tips for finding and purchasing a used motorcycle. If you're near Carlsbad and Oceanside, CA then swing by our motorcycle dealership to find the used motorcycle of your dreams!

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Why Buy Used

Newer models tend to look flashier and more aggressive, but there are tons of benefits to owning a used motorcycle over a newer model, especially for inexperienced riders. When learning any new task, you're bound to make mistakes. With a motorcycle, these mistakes could force you to drop your ride to avoid a major collision: an easily-made choice when riding a used bike, and not so easy when it's your brand-new bike you just paid off. Opting for the used model will give you room (in your wallet) to make mistakes, and also allows you to pay off the vehicle sooner in the event you're already eyeing the next motorcycle to trade-up to.

 

 

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Narrow Down Your Selection

Before you buy the bike, you want to be sure you can actually handle the power you'll be straddling. While your budget will help narrow down your selection, there are a number of other things to keep in mind as well. Consider maintenance costs: can you do the service and repairs yourself, or would you need to shop for motorcycle maintenance in your area? Although fixer-uppers can save you plenty of cash, there's no point in purchasing one if you're spending your money-saved on repairs.

Also, consider the weight of the bike. Broadly speaking, newer riders tend to prefer lighter motorcycles with less weight, as they're easier to shift weight and handle. Lightweight motorcycles are also excellent for casual commutes or quick trips, and obviously lighter should you need to pick the bike up after a tip-over. However, veteran riders tend to prefer heavier motorcycles for their benefits. The heavier the bike, the more grounded and stable the motorcycle will cruise at highway speeds. This stability pays off during longer distances or touring rides.

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Ask About the History

The biggest immediate difference between buying a new motorcycle versus buying a used motorcycle is that the used motorcycle will have a history. This history is of the utmost importance when considering a particular motorcycle, as it'll contain any bodywork or repairs and service the motorcycle has received in its life. The benefit of buying from an established dealer like BMW Motorcycles of Escondido is that they'll have a motorcycle's history on-hand and ready. Even if nothing serious is mentioned in the report, you'll still want to ask after it. If you want to go the extra-mile, research the model of motorcycle you're considering online and see what current and past owners have to say about their experience.


 

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It's recommended to test out the motorcycles you're interested in to give you a better idea of which motorcycle fits you best. When you're ready to test ride, schedule a test ride at BMW Motorcycles of Escondido. Find our used motorcycle dealership in Escondido, near San Diego, CA!