So! What do you think a '23 Continental GT with 37.5 miles on it is worth?

[JBacklund]

I just happen to have one, and in chrome and & black, too.

I'll certainly get hosed less by selling it than trading it back in for something else.

 

[CiscoGoodDog]

Buyer's remorse?

 

[JBacklund]

Buyer's remorse?

Just bored with it.

I traded my RE 350 on it, which I was also bored with, so it's 'a wash' in that regard.

I probably should have traded the RE 350 for a new Kaw Z400, that would have held my interest better......maybe.

 

[Alan F.]

I'd subtract any Dealer fees from your purchase price and work from there.

I got a fairly good deal on my used 20 INT so if/when I part ways with it I'll pocket a few bucks.

 

[Laserman]

Buyer's remorse?

Just bored with it.

I traded my RE 350 on it, which I was also bored with, so it's 'a wash' in that regard.

I probably should have traded the RE 350 for a new Kaw Z400, that would have held my interest better......maybe.

Yeah, no surprise. No offense, but I feel that you're "slumming" when you come around here. Not that your posts aren't enjoyable to people, but it's my observation that the average modern Royal Enfield rider can be described in 2 camps, and some members are in both: not interested in going fast and/or not interested in spending a lot of money.

You don't seem to be in either! I hope you eventually find true happiness on 2 wheels, brother. For me, the closest thing to that is my Himalayan! I'm a simple man, I like beans and rice.

 

[JBacklund]

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Yeah, no surprise. No offense, but I feel that you're "slumming" when you come around here. Not that your posts aren't enjoyable to people, but it's my observation that the average modern Royal Enfield rider can be described in 2 camps, and some members are in both: not interested in going fast and/or not interested in spending a lot of money.

You don't seem to be in either! I hope you eventually find true happiness on 2 wheels, brother. For me, the closest thing to that is my Himalayan! I'm a simple man, I like beans and rice.

Well, keep in mind when I post about the 350 I had, and the Continental GT that I am not so thrilled about, that I am very happy with my '22 Interceptor 650, am glad that I bought it, ride it a lot, and have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon.

Though barely a year old, it will almost certainly hit the 10,000 mile mark around the time the calendar summer begins.

It is ready to go for '23, with two new Bridgestone BT46's freshly mounted, a 16 tooth engine sprocket to help it a bit on the interstate, and I will soon be ordering a pair of Hagon rear shocks from Hitchcock's for it.

I am going to do a retry on getting a different/better seat on it, the first I was sent being a miserable piece of junk, but others have had good luck so I'll give it another go, just be more careful with who I'm buying from next time.

It will probably also get a set of polished metal fenders to replace the rather cheesy plastic ones they put on these bikes.

I have been considering a set of Zard slip-ons for it, but am not quite committed to that expense yet. $800 is a bit of a bite that I'm not convinced is worth it.

I will admit that I have posted negative things about my experiences with the RE 350 I bought, and now with my questionable acquisition of the GT, but the GT's redundancy with my much-liked Interceptor is probably at the root of my feelings about the bike, rather than anything substantive.

Of the two machines I ride the most, my Interceptor 650 and Vespa GTS300, neither are 'fast', nor expensive (the Vespa being purchased used), but those two get the most use on a daily basis. The Rocket 3 also gets ridden, but not as frequently as the other two smaller machines and has nothing to do with the vast performance differences between those bikes, but more one of satisfaction with the quality of the experience.

I am just as amazed at the level of enjoyable performance from the relatively small displacement engines that the two smaller bikes give, than the expectedly insane thrust of the 2.5 liter Triumph, which is a given.

Whoever ends up with my GT, will almost certainly be pleased with it, get a pretty good deal on it, and I will just ride off into the sunset on my sweet-running, great-looking, Interceptor 650.

It's a 'looker'...(and a 'keeper')....

 

[Oregonstaffy]

I've been there. I tend to buy bikes on impulse, maybe I read too many magazine reviews, or too many youtube videos, or maybe I miss my 800 pound cruisers of 20 + years ago. About a year ago I found a Suzuki C90 in Tacoma at a terrific price. Wife and I drive up in a torrential rain storm, I rode it home the next day in 44 degrees and pouring rain. It was great on the freeway, but seemed so much heavier in parking lots and gas stations than the LC1500 we bought new in 2004. At least that I remember. I've had Burgman 650 scooters, a brand new Yamaha SR400, a TW200, Star 1300, just in the last few years, always with a well outfitted Vstrom 650 or 1000 set up for touring. The other bike is for local rides and going to the coast and back. Ah, the elusive imaginary perfect second bike. I found my Interceptor in Reno on Cycle Trader. The owner was going to get almost nothing from the dealer, I got a great price, rode it home the next day. It's the perfect second bike with my Vstrom 1000 for gravel and fire roads and touring. I think. But my Rider Magazine will be here next week, and I find myself checking out Youtube for new 2023 models, so who knows? In the meantime, I'll love the Interceptor till I don't. It's an illness. One that my wife has come to accept has no cure.

 

[Ike208]

ETA: My comments here are based on my recent experience in the Idaho used bike market, where people are asking current MSRP for 5-8 year old bikes, and apparently are getting it.

Back on topic: yeah, I'd say MSRP is a decent place to start. Realistically speaking it's a brand new bike, assuming you've sheltered it indoors and haven't dropped it (sounds like you've more experience in all things motorcycle than I do, so I'm sure you're up to speed on this stuff). When listing it, point out that the buyer won't have to worry about ADM or other fees, and reinforce that the warranty (FWIW, I know) will transfer with the bike. Setting the asking price just a bit below that, say 5-10%, or being ready to negotiate down to that point, will help the bike sell faster if you need the money now to put down on a bike for spring arrival (friggin' supply chain). You mention Kawasaki: I was looking at a couple Kawasaki bikes before buying the Scram (KLX, KLR) and both were several months out.

At the moment (around here at least) everyone's fretting about the recession but it really hasn't hit yet. This, combined with the fact that the supply chain is still refilling, means folks are putting very high price tags on their used bikes. I wonder how things will look 12 months from now.

The only other variable is the time of year to be selling. I worry that a South Dakota winter might not put many "in the buying mood" but you'll definitely know more about that than I will.

 

[Oregonstaffy]

Speaking of Kawasaki, I had cabin fever yesterday , saw one of these at the local dealership. It looks like just so much fun !
It's an illness I tell ya, an illness, LOL.

 

[JBacklund]

Speaking of Kawasaki, I had cabin fever yesterday , saw one of these at the local dealership. It looks like just so much fun !
It's an illness I tell ya, an illness, LOL.

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I had given some thought to one of those a few times myself.

Trixie owned a Z900 for a season or so, and I'm kinda familiar with that engine, which is the same as used in the retro versions of the bike, though those bikes are a little shorter on hp than the Z900 has.



I think Kawasaki likes to say that they are 'retuned' for more torque at a lower rpm than the Z, which is probably just fine.

I have a friend who bought one of the green cafe versions of it last year, and he really likes it. He also has a ZRX 1200, and seems to prefer the more technically modern 900.

 

[CiscoGoodDog]

I'll certainly get hosed less by selling it than trading it back in

It's certainly worth the MSRP. The buyer would save on all the dealer prep and markup.