There?s tons of new and exciting models appearing in nearly all of the major manufacturers dealerships. Not to mention more and more finance options available every single day. The temptation to have a brand new bike in the garage has never been greater. But for every new bike, there?s umpteen used bikes. And they?d all look almost as good parked next to the kids pushbikes, the cardboard boxes and that old fridge. So what?ll it be, sir" Is the allure of a zero miles, £20k superbike too much" Or are you happy to make do with someone else?s sloppy seconds, for the sake of saving some cash"

And you really can save a ton of cash by buying a pre-loved bike. If you pay £20k for the latest superbike, you?re never going to see that money again. Chances are in three years? time, when you fancy a change, it?ll be worth nearer £10k. Even if you manage to sell it for £11k, that?s still £3,000 a year it?s cost you. If you?re the bloke that buys it for £11k, yes you?re still going to loose a bit of money, but nowhere near as much. It might be worth £8k after you?ve had your three years, so ownership?s cost you a grand a year, rather than three. And it’s but it?s still probably just as good as it?s always been.
That said, it’s not going to be as good as the latest and greatest. Every year bikes get better and better, in almost every way. Nine times out of ten, the latest version of any bike is faster and better handling than the one that came be...