Asking Price

rustler753 · October 4th, 2009, 08:02 PM

So I'm considering selling my 2009 Black Ninja 250. Only has 2200 miles, I eliminated the tail, kept it nice and tidy, broke her in properly and what not. I own all the paperwork, never been dropped bla bla. Anyways I would like to know what is a fair but firm asking price.

Angel-be-Good · October 4th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Depends on your area, I'd check Craigslist and/or local forums to see what's typical. Around here, your bike could probably fetch $3,900 - $4,200 pretty easily.

backinthesaddleagain · October 4th, 2009, 08:25 PM

in Rhode Island where dealer sold out this summer then got 2 more bikes this fall, my excellent condition blue 09 with 8000 miles supposedly would be sold by dealer for 3K. my miles i high so you might pull 3500 here.

Greg_E · October 4th, 2009, 08:44 PM

Around here all of the 09 on Craig's List have finally come down to around $3000 and will probably go lower than that unless people wait until spring to sell them.

rustler753 · October 4th, 2009, 08:46 PM

It was probably either around winter, or beginning of spring. The downside of spring is that even though I would get more for the 250, I would have to spend more on its replacement.

OldGuy · October 4th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Mike you've asked the classic question - what is my bike worth. From my experience there are three factors to take into consideration; location, time of year, and how bad you want to sell. In Boulder winter is closer than good riding weather so I wouldn't expect to get top dollar right now. How many other bikes are on the market and available. Check the "local" dealers and see what they have on the floor. And finally what is your bottom dollar.

As Ryan suggested check Craigslist and see what is going on there. I would also check the NADA and BlueBook and see what they have.

It really comes down to how fast you want to sell and what your bottom dollar is.

Good Luck but I've really got to ask - Why?

capt_bugaloo · October 4th, 2009, 09:00 PM

I saw a guy selling his 2008 for $4500 yesterday. I shook my head; that's about what my 2008 cost new last year - and this year the demand isn't nearly as strong.
I predict a reposting with a lower price in the near future....

rustler753 · October 4th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Good Luck but I've really got to ask - Why?

Well the answer to this, is quite simply...

"A wee bit more power...is required"

OldGuy · October 4th, 2009, 09:24 PM

OK - far enough.

Angel-be-Good · October 4th, 2009, 09:37 PM

Jeremy Clarkson hates motorcycles. Are you upgrading to an Ariel Atom?

rustler753 · October 4th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustler753

Well the answer to this, is quite simply...

"A wee bit more power...is required"

CLARKSON! Get out of here !

k1prototype · October 5th, 2009, 03:43 AM

I hate to show you this, but it really shocked me:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

2008 Red 250 with 3k miles sold for only 2650!

adouglas · October 5th, 2009, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k1prototype

I hate to show you this, but it really shocked me:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

2008 Red 250 with 3k miles sold for only 2650!

... which is almost exactly Kelly Blue Book retail value.

http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle/retail...ja-250r/232232

I bought my dead mint 08 with 1100 miles on it at the end of July for $3000.

You can ASK for a lot of money and who knows... maybe someone hot to own a bike only weeks before winter sets in will come along and buy it.

But that seems a bit unlikely.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here, but doesn't demand for used bikes go DOWN at the end of the season in areas where there is a real winter?

MSRP for that bike was $3999 (out the door prices doesn't count in my book). If you get $3500 you'll be doing really well IMHO. Realistically, you're probably looking at $3200 or maybe less, depending on local market conditions.

backinthesaddleagain · October 5th, 2009, 06:06 AM

one thing to keep in mind is if you did by your bike at MSRP ($4K), and enjoyed riding it, and sell it and get lets say $3K, that really isn't that bad. I would say that I had $1K worth of fun on it. Now picture buying a larger bike for around $10K, a year later you would lose more that $1K selling it for sure. I buy things for the fun of using them and not for resale. If you are in it for resale then forget bikes, cars, boats and buy some gold or good stocks.

backinthesaddleagain · October 5th, 2009, 06:13 AM

BTW I just saw an immaculate '08 R6 (600 miles) the owner took a $3K bath on trading it.

killerkay3 · October 5th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k1prototype

I hate to show you this, but it really shocked me:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

2008 Red 250 with 3k miles sold for only 2650!

lol what do you think it should have been sold for?

backinthesaddleagain · October 5th, 2009, 07:51 AM

I think that today its a reasonable price - but geography/weather/demand in some areas might make it seem low. Last year at this time however I think it would have been closer to $3K. Even with my 8K miles local dealer (heading into cold(slow) season, would list my bike at $3K and discount a couple hundred.

k1prototype · October 5th, 2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killerkay3

lol what do you think it should have been sold for?

I was thinking closer to the $3,000 mark. Considering the 2010 is $4,299 and the 2009 was 3,999 plus dealer fees.

backinthesaddleagain · October 5th, 2009, 09:28 AM

wow the 2010 went up another 299?

k1prototype · October 5th, 2009, 10:01 AM

Per Kawasaki's website yes: msrp $4,299

backinthesaddleagain · October 5th, 2009, 10:02 AM

Thanks just saw it - like the black out of the muffler.

noche_caliente · October 5th, 2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k1prototype

I was thinking closer to the $3,000 mark. Considering the 2010 is $4,299 and the 2009 was 3,999 plus dealer fees.

that one had also been dropped though... that lowers the value

Greg_E · October 6th, 2009, 06:56 AM

Dropped would be under $2500 for my area right now, or at least that's what I would offer.

Ash · October 6th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustler753

CLARKSON! Get out of here !

The Top Gear episode with the three of them on vintage/busted up motorcycles/scooter riding through Vietnam was my favorite episode of all time.

October 4th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#1
rustler753 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Boulder, CO Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09' Ninja 250 (SOLD); 00' CBR 929RR Posts: 133	Asking Price So I'm considering selling my 2009 Black Ninja 250. Only has 2200 miles, I eliminated the tail, kept it nice and tidy, broke her in properly and what not. I own all the paperwork, never been dropped bla bla. Anyways I would like to know what is a fair but firm asking price.

October 4th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#2
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Depends on your area, I'd check Craigslist and/or local forums to see what's typical. Around here, your bike could probably fetch $3,900 - $4,200 pretty easily. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

October 4th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#6
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Mike you've asked the classic question - what is my bike worth. From my experience there are three factors to take into consideration; location, time of year, and how bad you want to sell. In Boulder winter is closer than good riding weather so I wouldn't expect to get top dollar right now. How many other bikes are on the market and available. Check the "local" dealers and see what they have on the floor. And finally what is your bottom dollar. As Ryan suggested check Craigslist and see what is going on there. I would also check the NADA and BlueBook and see what they have. It really comes down to how fast you want to sell and what your bottom dollar is. Good Luck but I've really got to ask - Why? __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

October 4th, 2009, 09:00 PM	#7
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I saw a guy selling his 2008 for $4500 yesterday. I shook my head; that's about what my 2008 cost new last year - and this year the demand isn't nearly as strong. I predict a reposting with a lower price in the near future.... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

October 4th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#9
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	OK - far enough. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

October 4th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	in Rhode Island where dealer sold out this summer then got 2 more bikes this fall, my excellent condition blue 09 with 8000 miles supposedly would be sold by dealer for 3K. my miles i high so you might pull 3500 here.

October 4th, 2009, 08:44 PM	#4
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Around here all of the 09 on Craig's List have finally come down to around $3000 and will probably go lower than that unless people wait until spring to sell them.

October 4th, 2009, 08:46 PM	#5
rustler753 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Boulder, CO Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09' Ninja 250 (SOLD); 00' CBR 929RR Posts: 133	It was probably either around winter, or beginning of spring. The downside of spring is that even though I would get more for the 250, I would have to spend more on its replacement.

October 4th, 2009, 09:37 PM	#10
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Jeremy Clarkson hates motorcycles. Are you upgrading to an Ariel Atom? __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

October 5th, 2009, 03:43 AM	#12
k1prototype k1prototype Name: k1prototype Location: The world Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ducati ST4 Posts: 93	I hate to show you this, but it really shocked me: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT 2008 Red 250 with 3k miles sold for only 2650! __________________________________________________ 2001 Ducati ST4 Bleu 2008 Ninja 250R Rouge ~ Sold!

October 5th, 2009, 06:06 AM	#14
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	one thing to keep in mind is if you did by your bike at MSRP ($4K), and enjoyed riding it, and sell it and get lets say $3K, that really isn't that bad. I would say that I had $1K worth of fun on it. Now picture buying a larger bike for around $10K, a year later you would lose more that $1K selling it for sure. I buy things for the fun of using them and not for resale. If you are in it for resale then forget bikes, cars, boats and buy some gold or good stocks.

October 5th, 2009, 06:13 AM	#15
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	BTW I just saw an immaculate '08 R6 (600 miles) the owner took a $3K bath on trading it.

October 5th, 2009, 07:51 AM	#17
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I think that today its a reasonable price - but geography/weather/demand in some areas might make it seem low. Last year at this time however I think it would have been closer to $3K. Even with my 8K miles local dealer (heading into cold(slow) season, would list my bike at $3K and discount a couple hundred.

October 5th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#19
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	wow the 2010 went up another 299?

October 5th, 2009, 10:01 AM	#20
k1prototype k1prototype Name: k1prototype Location: The world Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ducati ST4 Posts: 93	Per Kawasaki's website yes: msrp $4,299 __________________________________________________ 2001 Ducati ST4 Bleu 2008 Ninja 250R Rouge ~ Sold!

October 5th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#21
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Thanks just saw it - like the black out of the muffler.

October 6th, 2009, 06:56 AM	#23
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Dropped would be under $2500 for my area right now, or at least that's what I would offer.

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