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Selling Your Motorcycle

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Selling a motorcycle is not always as simple as putting an advertisement online and waiting for a buyer.

There are questions about condition, documentation, finance, pricing, advertising, inspections and finding a genuine buyer.

Our selling resources cover topics such as:

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• How to prepare your motorcycle for sale

• How motorcycle buyers assess used motorcycles

• How to get the best price for your motorcycle

• Selling privately versus using a motorcycle broker

• Selling a financed motorcycle

• Selling a motorcycle without a dealer

• How motorcycle inspections work

• What documentation you need when selling

• How to sell your motorcycle quickly

[Selling Your Motorcycle Resources]

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Buying a Used Motorcycle

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Buying a used motorcycle requires more than simply finding a motorcycle that looks good in photographs.

A motorcycle can look excellent and still have mechanical problems, an incomplete history or expensive maintenance requirements.

Our buying resources cover:

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• How to identify a quality used motorcycle

• What to check before buying a used motorcycle

• How to assess service history

• What motorcycle mileage really tells you

• How to identify accident damage

• What to check on the engine, gearbox and suspension

• What to look for in motorcycle documentation

• When an independent motorcycle inspection makes sense

[Used Motorcycle Buying Resources]

 

Motorcycle Brands in South Africa

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Different motorcycle brands have different histories, characteristics and reputations.

Our motorcycle brand guides are designed to provide useful background information for South African motorcycle owners and buyers.

Current brand resources include:

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BMW Motorrad

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Learn about BMW's motorcycle history, reliability, maintenance, resale considerations, popular models and buying a used BMW motorcycle.

[BMW Motorcycle Guides]

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Honda

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Explore Honda's motorcycle history, reliability, maintenance, resale considerations and buying a used Honda motorcycle.

[Honda Motorcycle Guides]

Yamaha

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Learn more about Yamaha motorcycles, including their history, reliability, maintenance, resale considerations and buying a used Yamaha.

[Yamaha Motorcycle Guides]

CFMOTO

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Our CFMOTO resources cover the brand's development, reliability, maintenance, resale considerations and buying a used CFMOTO motorcycle.

[CFMOTO Motorcycle Guides]

QJMotor

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Learn more about QJMotor, its development as a motorcycle manufacturer and what South African buyers should consider when buying a used QJMotor motorcycle.

[QJMotor Motorcycle Guides]

More motorcycle brands and subjects will be added as the Resource Centre develops.

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Understanding Motorcycle Condition

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One of the most important parts of buying or selling a used motorcycle is understanding its actual condition.

A motorcycle's age and mileage only tell part of the story.

Its service history, mechanical condition, accident history, documentation, tyres, brakes, suspension and general maintenance all contribute to the overall picture.

Our resources explain how to look beyond the appearance of a motorcycle and understand the factors that affect its condition.

[Motorcycle Condition Resources]

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Motorcycle Ownership and Maintenance

Owning a motorcycle involves more than riding it.

Regular maintenance, servicing and sensible care can make a significant difference to the ownership experience and the condition of the motorcycle when it eventually comes time to sell.

Our resources will cover subjects including:

• Motorcycle servicing

• Motorcycle maintenance

• Service history

• Tyres

• Brakes

• Chains and sprockets

• Motorcycle storage

• Common motorcycle problems

• Factory recalls

• Motorcycle ownership questions

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The South African Used Motorcycle Market

The used motorcycle market in South Africa is influenced by many factors.

Different motorcycles appeal to different buyers, and demand can vary according to brand, model, specification, condition, age, mileage and location.

We aim to provide practical information about the factors that influence the buying and selling of used motorcycles without relying on constantly changing motorcycle price lists.

We deliberately do not publish fixed motorcycle values because motorcycle values change according to the individual motorcycle and the market at the time.

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Motorcycle Buying and Selling Questions

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Some motorcycle questions are straightforward.

Others require a little more explanation.

Our Resource Centre is being developed around the questions that motorcycle owners and buyers actually ask, including:

Who buys quality motorcycles in Boksburg and Gauteng?

Where can I sell my motorcycle in Gauteng?

How do I get the best price for my motorcycle?

How do I sell a financed motorcycle?

How do motorcycle brokers work?

What should I check before buying a used motorcycle?

How do I know if a used motorcycle is good quality?

Where can I sell my motorcycle quickly?

Our articles provide detailed answers to these and other motorcycle questions.

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About Bike Worth

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Bike Worth is a South African motorcycle buying service.

We buy used motorcycles directly from owners and operate in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

We are particularly interested in motorcycles that have been properly cared for and have a documented service history.

Our process is designed to make selling a motorcycle straightforward.

You tell us about your motorcycle, send us photographs, we discuss the motorcycle with you and, if it is suitable for us to purchase, we make an offer.

If you accept the offer, we arrange the necessary inspection and documentation and complete the purchase.

We can also assist with the settlement of outstanding motorcycle finance where applicable.

[Sell My Motorcycle]

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Why We Created the Resource Centre

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There is a lot of motorcycle information available online.

Some of it is useful.

Some of it is written primarily to sell something.

The Bike Worth Resource Centre is intended to provide straightforward information that helps motorcycle owners and buyers understand the decisions they are making.

We will continue adding articles as new questions arise.

If you have a motorcycle question that you would like us to address, contact us.

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Have a motorcycle to sell?

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If you are considering selling your motorcycle, you can start by telling us about it.

Bike Worth buys most motorcycle brands in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

[Sell My Motorcycle]

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Contact Bike Worth

Call or WhatsApp Richard:

083 388 6777

richard@bikeworth.co.za