Hi, I am interested in buying a sportsbike and I wonder how does the pricing work.Do you have to buy at MSRP?

Question

Ninja 250 Or Ninja 500
Suzuki gsx 500

Answer 1

For higher volume bikes like the superbikes and supersports, there's definitely more haggling room, but something entry level like a ninja 250 is a lot harder to bargain around. The dealers really don't make much money on these little bikes because they're so cheap to begin with. What they're hoping is that you will also purchase a lot of other stuff from them when you get the bike, like a helmet, gloves, jacket, etc.

A ninja 250 or 500 is a great choice for a first bike, but I would definitely recommend buying used. It'll save you more money upfront and you can probably sell it in a year when you grow out of it for pretty much what you paid. Depending on where you live, common places to find used stuff would be craigslist and cycletrader.

Answer 2

Bike dealer sell by the same process as car dealers. The more popular the model the more you will have to pay including above the the list price is demand is high.

Sounds like you are a first time motorcycle buyer....I would recommend a 250 or at the most a 350 street bike. There is quite a bit of physical learning that has to take place for you and a bike to become one - it is easier and safer on an ordinary model. The big plus beside less chance of killing yourself is the insurance costs.

Once you have found out you are one of those who adapt well to motorcycle riding then move up in class and size. You can find the 250/350 street bikes a fair price used and when you have done your time & the bike is in good shape you can get your money back.

good luck and safe riding....

Answer 3

You never have to buy anything at MSRP, the dealer that wants your business the most will be most flexible. I would suggest a Ducati 748. That is a real bike. Dont bother getting a Nija 250, little girls ride those.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

do not buy at msrp u can haggle the dealer a little. 250 small bike u want get at least a 650 if you get something that small u will regret it in a month or two, the need for speed will overcome u and you will want more power.

Answer 6

All of those are good beginner to intermediate bikes. You can usually get a couple hundred off list, but there isn;t the same dealer markup on bikes as there is on cars. Sometimes you can get a good deal on a leftover model, but then you may not get any upgrades that happen in the new model changeover.

Answer 7

from personal experience I know most used sport bikes are trashed or have been ridin VERY hard,if you can buy new,most of my bikes have spent thier life on one wheel or the other,sometimes on the ground oops,a new set of plastics and the buyer will never know shhh,and yes you can usually talk a dealer down ,especially if you find the bike you want,and spend time getting to know the people at the dealership first,they will usually hook you up if they know you

Answer 8

check a website called www.nada.com. you get all the info you need if you enter the info for the bikes.