Thorough explanation of motorcycle purchase market prices! Understanding when motorcycle demand increases and how査定額 (appraisal values) fluctuate.

Also, during the New Year's holiday, since relatives and family gather, multiple people, including the decision-maker (the person who actually pays for the motorcycle or gives permission for the purchase), can consider a motorcycle together, so it is common for several orders to be placed on the first day of the motorcycle shop's New Year's sale.

Season

Demand tends to increase outside of mid-summer and mid-winter, mainly from April to May and September to November. Unlike cars, the biggest appeal of motorcycles is being able to feel the wind and ride in unity with nature.

However, this also becomes a disadvantage as they are the most susceptible to seasonal influences. For example, wearing a helmet in the scorching mid-summer sun and getting stuck in traffic can instantly make you sweat profusely and feel breathless. In mid-winter, your body temperature drops rapidly, and some regions even have snow, making motorcycle riding impossible.

Conversely, in seasons other than mid-summer and mid-winter, the weather tends to be relatively stable, with many sunny days and comfortable temperatures.

It feels great to ride swiftly through the fields and mountains, enjoying the cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves. It is during these seasons, when the true pleasure of motorcycling can be experienced, that demand for motorcycles increases.

Irregular demand changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic

In the recent COVID-19 pandemic, medical institutions and governments have advocated for measures to prevent airborne infection from droplets and actions to avoid the "Three Cs" (Closed spaces, Crowded places, Close-contact settings). The current situation is that more and more people who used public transportation for commuting to school, work, or shopping are switching to motorcycles or cars instead.

In particular, motorcycles have gained attention and increased demand because they are cheaper to purchase, maintain (e.g., shaken, parking fees) compared to cars. Used motorcycles have also become popular with the idea that people only need them during the pandemic.

The used motorcycle market is increasingly soaring for popular models such as scooters like the PCX, Vino, Majesty, and Cygnus, as well as stable models with good foot accessibility like the Shadow. The low vehicle price makes it easy to buy and sell, and the option to continue riding even after the pandemic subsides, if it's not in the way, is also a factor driving demand.

I want to know the market price of motorcycles.

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Now, let's look at how the market price of motorcycles is determined and how the appraisal value changes depending on the condition of the motorcycle, even for the same model.

Basically, the market price is established by the balance of supply and demand, and it fluctuates depending on the condition of the motorcycle and trends in the motorcycle industry, such as the release of new models.

How motorcycle market prices are determined

The market price of a motorcycle is determined comprehensively, taking into account not only the seasonal and timing-related demand fluctuations discussed so far, but also the condition and market value of the motorcycle itself.

This section will introduce the condition and market value of the motorcycle itself, excluding seasonal and timing-related demand fluctuations.

Factors that tend to increase motorcycle appraisal value

The approximate market value of a motorcycle is determined by its model, year, and mileage.

In addition, the appraisal value will be higher for a motorcycle that is in good condition (properly maintained), a limited edition or special specification model, has custom parts, or is a rare and popular model in the used market.

Furthermore, if there is a backorder, you can sell it for a higher price than the market value. For example, if a customer is looking for a specific motorcycle, but the shop doesn't have it in stock, the motorcycle dealer will be actively searching for that specific motorcycle. In such cases, the motorcycle dealer will buy it at a higher price than the typical market rate.

When demand exceeds supply, and there is also specific demand, the appraisal value can be maximized.

Factors that tend to lower motorcycle appraisal value

For a typical used motorcycle, an unpopular model, old model year, or high mileage will significantly lower the appraisal value.

Furthermore, if the condition is poor at the time of appraisal, it is heavily soiled, or there is trash scattered inside the helmet compartment, it will further affect the appraisal value.

On the other hand, even for newer models, when a new model is released, many people tend to sell their old motorcycles for an upgrade, so supply outweighs demand, and the appraisal value tends to decrease.

Factors influencing motorcycle appraisal value

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Many people who already own a motorcycle and are considering replacing it want to sell it for as high a price as possible. Even for the same motorcycle, the appraisal value can change depending on the following cases, so let's explain the mechanism behind it.

1. Model

The more popular the model, the more people need it, so it will receive a high appraisal.

Popular models include scooters in the moped to 250cc class, such as the PCX, Vino, Majesty, and Cygnus. If popular customizations have been applied, you can expect an additional positive appraisal.

Moped-class motorcycles, in particular, are highly popular because they are easy for anyone to ride, and many insurance products offer family motorcycle riders that cover them.