Anyone have a ballpark number for the dealers INVOICE price on a 07' Sportster 1200 Nightster? Sticker $9,595?

Question

We all know what we consumers pay, STICKER price. I'd like to know what HIS COST is. Better known as INVOICE. THANKS.

Answer 1

If this is because you plan on trying to negotiate a lower price, you won't be able to go too much lower. Motorcycle dealerships don't do well with negotiating prices especially this time of the year. If you can wait, your best deals will come at the end of the riding season when riding slows down and sales drop. This is between Oct-Dec. and is also the time the dealers mark down older bikes to make room for the newer models. It is also during this time the bikers trade in their bikes for newer and you get better deals on used models.Used bikes are often bought for less than blue book value and marked up above the blue book value to give the dealer negotiating power. These bikes are the ones you can get the dealer to work on your terms. The other thing to do is buy from a car dealership that also sells motorcycles, they mainly sell cars so they are more flexible in dealing with their prices. Beside this, they want to break into the bike sales business and want your referral. They also have their bikes on consignment so it costs them more to keep them on their floor. They also have more financing options to deal with, so the easier chance of getting approved.

Answer 2

The HD dealer will not tell you what he pays.

As far as "invoice price", do you really think that's real?
It's an advertising gimmick, nothing more.
Otherwise, how can any dealer stay in business by only taking a dollar more than they paid?

Can't hardly get a candy bar for a dollar anymore, let alone overhead, wages, etc..

Answer 3

Harley's official site gives their MSRP, and it's rare to get a Harley for anything less.

Answer 4

I wonder if you can get these (1200N) for under msrp? They look like they'd be a hot seller. I still think that 833R is a tough lookin Sporty....