Buying Used vs New Dirt Bike - Pros and Cons

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We will discuss some of the reasons to buy a new dirt bike versus some of the reasons you may want to buy a used one.

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[OtisFlint]

Have done it both ways several times. Best value is a very clean, low hour used bike. I bought one this spring for $3k less than the guy paid...had 1.4 hours on it. That said, buying used can be a giant PITA and can take a surprising amount of time. During covid it was not worth it at all.

[PBmxer]

Buy a new one on sale at the end of the season. After watching my buddies abuse their bikes and then selling them to unsuspecting victims, I stay away from used bikes.

[charlieegen]

Bought my YZ250X brand new because at the time people wanted close to new price for used ones and I knew I was going to keep it forever so I decided to buy new. I think it is very worthwhile to buy new if you are going to keep the bike for a long time. Otherwise used is a great way to test out some different bikes and not lose as much on them.

[McMyerz]

No better feeling than buying a freshie. 👌

[brianwiechman]

Right now is a good time to buy new there are some big discounts from dealers right now. I just picked up a brand new 450xcf-w cheaper than I could find a used one for.

[carlatamanczyk]

6 years ago I bought a used 2018 Husky TE300 with 87 miles on it from a girl that discovered it had too much power for her. Bike was just like new. I saved a bundle on it as well.
I still have it as well as 6 other bikes. Been a great bike so far. I don't buy new every year. I keep them forever.

[kristinchrishadley]

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[RIDEreviewRELOAD]

Jus bought a leftover 24 300 XC. In love 🧡

[TheDaltonmichaels]

i like to buy new used bikes at the dealer. (admittedly this would be difficult for everyone to do) BUT i got a 2024 KTM 150XCW from a dealer last January used with 9 hours on it. $3000 off compared to the "new" bikes sitting on either side of it. hard to beat that. Dealer gave me a limited warranty on it for 30 days for free. so i put a bunch of hours on it right away to make sure it was as good as new. and it was/is so far.

[LawLow]

My pitch would be if your just starting to get into the sport, buy a cheap used one, who cares the make, ride it, see how you like it and if you know your in love with the sport then by all means go new! Kyle raised alot of good points going new when your ready! Ride on!🤘

[warrenstemphly]

I paid too much for a used 85sx for my son. It basically had been a back yard basher and I didn’t know what red flags to look for. By the time we got the bike done there was not one part of the bike that didn’t get replaced basically, and the kid had outgrown it. But…it was my first time rebuilding a bike and it all works great! In the market for a NEW 125 for him.

[mikeh.]

You definitley hit the used bike buying and selling market on the head. I have been on both ends of that as well. First thing to get done is learn to be patient when buying or selling. Great video Kyle.

[kurtheidelbach]

Kyle, you missed some major points. First you should never finance a bike. It’s mind blowing how many people are actually financing bikes. Secondly you should look at an end of year bike which you can normally get for the same price people are asking for the same year used. For example currently you can get a new 2024 KTM 350 SXF for $7500. Absolutely crazy watching people buy new model year bikes as soon as they come out.

[andyjohnson]

Bought a decent used bike to get into it and see if I liked it. I did, a lot and bought new this year in July when they went on sale. Saved a couple thousand and have a brand new bike to build exactly how I want it

[richardhartley]

You can save a load of money buying a new year end bike 👍

[RIDEreviewRELOAD]

Marketplace has gone downhill in the last few years

[reginalarenasmoran]

The expiriance of using a brand new bike is to be cherrished!

[jackstandjeeper]

Just got back into the hobby after 19 years. Last time I had a dirt bike I was 13. I wanted a dual sport, so I went to the two local dealerships to check out the offerings from Honda, kawasaki, suzuki. There was a used 23 ktm exc-f 500 there, once I sat on it and checked it out I was sold. But not on that bike. I shopped for 3 months, tried buying used and the guys on marketplace didn't want to sell. Ended up looking for out of state stuff ( I'm in central FL) I found a BRAND NEW 24 ktm exc-f 500 sixdays, cheaper than anything in Florida New or used. I ended up driving to KTM World in Cedartown Georgia, about an 8 hr trip for me and got my bike for 11, 997 otd (no tax because out of state) NO DEALER FEES, NO SHIPPING FEES, NO ASSEMBLY FEES! Very straight forward no bs, I have no regrets on going with a new bike.

[chrissnydez]

idk dude, I found a 2024 KTM SX-F 350 15 minutes away from me with 40 hours the first time I checked market place. Homie even came down on the price a bit.

[HailMich]

Always buy new unless you personally know the owner of the used one. To many issues on used ones. Very few people sell great used non abused bikes.