Is it worth buying brand new?

[yorkie_chris]

Well no but it has done the biggest/most painful chunk of it.

I like depreciation proof bikes, if you buy scabby heaps then you can break them and make profit

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

You're nuts to buy new, buy one a year or 2 old that's done all its depreciating otherwise you're p*ssing money away.

Can't agree with that .... normally its too new to have lost much money at all .... still getting new prices, then when its 4 years old, etc, its 'old' money ... buy at 2 years old, and sell at 4 ... that'll be the worst depreciation ...

(cheaper) bikes don't depreciate much really ..... I lost £9000 in 1 year on an Audi TT a few years back .... now thats depreciation ....

I you can afford it, and you're planning on keeping the bike for a few years, then it's great to buy a brand new bike. Do some research first though. Is the model likely to be replaced in the near future? An end of line model might well depreciate quicker. I had a voicemail from Swindon Triumph this morning asking if I wanted to test ride a Sprint ST. However, that model will be 5 years old this year, so I'm expecting it to be replaced by a new bike in the autumn. So I'd be wary about buying one new for that reason.

If you like to change bikes frequently, then look for a used one.

[STRAMASHER]

Had 2 new. 6 Used.

Can't beat getting an unmolested bike. More special. Both new bikes were the perfect bike at the time and 1st year models.

I don't change bikes very often though.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by wyrdness

However, that model will be 5 years old this year, so I'm expecting it to be replaced by a new bike in the autumn. So I'd be wary about buying one new for that reason.

Funny that, I'm thinking of a new VFR VTEC for a similar reason. VFR VTEC may be phased out soon and will become quite sought after IMHO as the new VFR is a totally different beast. I also like the idea of a new 0 mile bike that is a known quantity and to keep for years to come. I do like my viffer

Not always a good idea to buy the first of a new model ..... normally loads of teething problems with a new model ..

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

You're nuts to buy new, buy one a year or 2 old that's done all its depreciating otherwise you're p*ssing money away.

+1, and if you really need to tie yourself up for a year or two, borrow and get yourself a much better/madder bike than you can afford new.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

You're nuts to buy new, buy one a year or 2 old that's done all its depreciating otherwise you're p*ssing money away.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I like depreciation proof bikes, if you buy scabby heaps then you can break them and make profit

Not everybody has the time/inclination/skills to run a scabby heap for months and bikes are relatively cheap (compared to houses and cars).

You'll note that nobody who bought a new one has posted here that they regret it, but as with all things it is up to the OP to decide if he get the value from the price he pays...

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by wyrdness

I had a voicemail from Swindon Triumph this morning asking if I wanted to test ride a Sprint ST. However, that model will be 5 years old this year, so I'm expecting it to be replaced by a new bike in the autumn. So I'd be wary about buying one new for that reason.

Word on the "street" is that a Triumph are building a new 1 litre engine. However, what it is going to go in is not clear. My shout would be on a new litre sportsbike, rather than sport touring, especially considering the Tiger revamp wasn't too long ago.

[Drew Carey]

As for buying new, like some have said above. If you are planning on keeping the bike, then why not. Even on finance (0% of course), take out the gap insurance and go enjoy for many years.

But if you may fancy a change after 1-2 years, then I would suggest second hand.