Any 'ultimate' buying time?

[Mr Squarekins]

Hi all,

We're now into winter. Crap weather now and ahead. What's the acknowledged wisdom on the ultimate timing on purchasing a new bike? 'deal wise'.

i.e. beginning on Jan? end of Jan? Feb?

I believe that by March, the season's changing and people are looking towards new bikes.

So what's the generally perceived 'ultimate' time to get a good deal at a main bike dealership?

[Abdul Abulbul Amir]

When the new models are out and they want to sell the old ones....so about now.

[PIGINAWIG]

You after a BMW by any chance?!!!!

[mad4amanda]

depends what bike it is?

[Fenland Plodder]

I bought an 18 month old z1000sx tourer (17 plate, that year’s updated model) with 12k on it a week before Xmas 3 years ago. Paid 7k from a dealer. Still think it was a great deal. Been considering a change/second bike for a while now and am not sure given the way things are there are many such good deals to be had at present.

[trickywoo]

End of August / early September gives the most choice and keenest prices in my experience.

There isn’t that much for sale in winter and bar the odd rare bargain most people are happy holding out for spring.

Early in the season, April / May, will give you plenty of choice but not great prices.

[Rubin215]

If you're not fussy about any particular model then January is the perfect time to pick up a second hand bike both privately and from small dealers.

Privately, once the Crimbo credit card bill hits the mat there are plenty of nagging wives who only see th bike in the garage as saleable asset that hasn't been used for months.

Small dealers always struggle at this time of year and if there are wages to pay then a cheeky cash offer on something that's been on the floor for months can mean the difference to them as to whether they stay afloat or not.

[KTMsm]

Generally Dec - Feb there is no perfect time and as mentioned there are far fewer bikes on sale in winter

Equally I've nabbed bargains all year round, you just have to keep checking the ads and move quickly

[Dog Star]

I reckon this - similar to convertibles - cheaper in winter thing is a total myth.

My 2p.

[Mr Squarekins]

Thanks. Shortlisted a nearly new Fireblade or S1000rr both a dealers.

I guess all I can do is the usual push on price/things thrown in etc.

[trickywoo]

Rubin215 said:

If you're not fussy about any particular model then January is the perfect time to pick up a second hand bike both privately and from small dealers.

Privately, once the Crimbo credit card bill hits the mat there are plenty of nagging wives who only see th bike in the garage as saleable asset that hasn't been used for months.

Small dealers always struggle at this time of year and if there are wages to pay then a cheeky cash offer on something that's been on the floor for months can mean the difference to them as to whether they stay afloat or not.

All of that is cliche myth imo.