Is it typical for dealerships to not have a 250r in stock during the winter?

[Heed]

I sent an email to a local dealer asking if they have any, and his entire reply was: "Two left." like he is telling me to get 'em while they're hot.

At this point if I do buy new, I'm going to buy it in the winter, I think. However, I'm wondering if there are going to be any left.

I mean, if I buy her in the winter, she's just going to be interior decoration until riding season. And I guess I'll be paying for insurance while it's sitting in the garage, versus waiting until the spring to buy a 250r when they're a tad more expensive?

[Jiggles]

Nope, motorcycle dealers close down for the winter months

Wait em out and swoop a good deal

[Heed]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Nope, motorcycle dealers close down for the winter months

I don't know then. It's either I buy one very soon as October is around the corner, or, I wait patiently for spring.

I think I should still buy my gear now regardless?

[LoD575]

Originally Posted by Heed

I think I should still buy my gear now regardless?

Buy your gear before buying the bike would be my recommendation.

I would buy a bike in the winter, might be able to haggle a better price instead of waiting until spring.

[gt_turbo]

i've heard you can always get better deals after riding season is done and right before riding season is about to begin. and also why not look for used? sometimes there are ppl looking to get rid of bikes at the end of the season so they can upgrade next season or if they just don't have storage. you can score a good deal.

[Art Vandelay]

Around here, it's typical to not have one in stock, ever.

[Gurk]

+1 on gear before bike. I had close to a grand invested in gear before I bought my ride. No regrets.

[massacremasses]

always good deals on used in the winter. My buddy got his R6 for 3k in the winter low miles and everything

[tsiratiug]

I got my Ninja 250R around Christmas last year and the showroom floor was so full you could barely walk around. The same shop a week ago was almost empty. I asked and they said they were waiting for inventory. The Triumph/Suzuki dealership was just the opposite - empty in Winter and full in Summer.

[JLinde1339]

If you're not planning on riding it till next year anyway, you can wait till next spring to put it on the road, and insure it. Unless the dealer does the DMV paperwork when you buy it, then you may have to show proof of insurance. At least that's how it works in NY. Your state may be different.

Also in my area, most dealers stay open, as in winter they sell snowmobiles and atvs, and may have some rides still in stock. Hope this helps.
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[Mazakawi]

Originally Posted by JLinde1339

If you're not planning on riding it till next year anyway, you can wait till next spring to put it on the road, and insure it. Unless the dealer does the DMV paperwork when you buy it, then you may have to show proof of insurance. At least that's how it works in NY. Your state may be different.

Also in my area, most dealers stay open, as in winter they sell snowmobiles and atvs, and may have some rides still in stock. Hope this helps.
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This is how the local dealers here are. During winter they have shelves in the back and they just put the bikes away for storage. Then they pull the Snowmobiles off the shelves and put them out on the floor.

I went to look at bikes back in February to see if I liked the 250R. In order to actually sit on one they had to take me back into their storage area and I had to go up a few flights of stairs to the top where all the bikes were lined up and packed together. In the end I didn't buy from that dealer because their customer service was terrible.

When I finally got my license in April I bought my my from a different dealer. Was the last one they had. About a month after I bought my bike they closed up shop without notice.

So in the end, I'm trying to say, go look around. Make sure the dealer has been around for a while and isn't going to sell you a bike and then forget about you. See if they actually ride or if they just work there because it's a job. A couple years ago I was looking to get some boots for my ATV. When I went in looking they seemed confused and had trouble finding what I wanted. They didn't know anything about the boots I bought and I had to go online to learn more.

At my new dealer they clearly know the products they are selling. The service guys are more than willing to answer your questions and know what they are talking about.


So, Find a bike you like, but make sure it's a good dealer too in case you ever need to go back.

[Heed]

Originally Posted by tsiratiug

I got my Ninja 250R around Christmas last year and the showroom floor was so full you could barely walk around. The same shop a week ago was almost empty. I asked and they said they were waiting for inventory. The Triumph/Suzuki dealership was just the opposite - empty in Winter and full in Summer.

But I thought they close during the winter? lol... a Ninjette would make one heck of a Christmas gift for myself.


i guess i have to ask. i know at least one kawa dealer sells snowmobiles so i would think so

[tsiratiug]

Originally Posted by Heed

But I thought they close during the winter? lol... a Ninjette would make one heck of a Christmas gift for myself.


i guess i have to ask. i know at least one kawa dealer sells snowmobiles so i would think so

You need to move South. Down here, we buy and ride motorcycles all year long. We might get a taste of Winter here and there but with some cool weather gear you can ride any time you want. As a matter of fact, I know some riders that don't ride in the Summer because it's too hot and prefer the cooler months. ATGATT and 100 sticky degrees can be very uncomfortable if you aren't used to the heat and humidity. Hell, even if you are used to it it can be miserable.

P.S. What's a snowmobile?

[bluepoof]

I got a very good deal on a dirt bike once in December because the salesman didn't want it as part of the showroom inventory once the next calendar year rolled around.

[ninja250]

My dealer told me low stock on all the hot products from Japan Nuclear disaster.
Just got this info yesterday.
It's a big deal over there.

Now is a great time to buy with the season ending soon!
Cool weather creeping in! They been sitting on bikes all year unless it's a 250... all the 250's are selling like hotcakes and UNDERSTOCKEd.

My 750 had been sitting there 200 days collecting dust! They bent over for us a bit and worked with us good.

[Heed]

Send a bunch of dealers an email this morning asking if they've got any.

So far only one replied and he told me there were none left lol

is Cycletrader usually up to date?

[k-os]

Where in IL are you? Buy my 250. :P

[eddiekay]

blupoof made a good comment. Wait till late november, december. I drove to the sprawling metropolis of bear Run PA (622mi rt) and saved $700 on my '09.
If the local guys had them...they all wanted $4299 PLUS FRT !

[RedCromwell]

Last time I was at the dealership to get my bike serviced, the dealer was very interested in getting me to "upgrade" and trade in my 250.

They had no 250s on the sales floor and everyday they were getting calls from people looking to buy one.

Between the great mileage, looks, cost and overall fun the 250 is in high demand.

Good luck with your shopping!

[Heed]

Originally Posted by k-os

Where in IL are you? Buy my 250. :P

I don't want to travel all the way to WI. >.<