7 Reasons To Get A Used Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle
A used Harley-Davidson motorcycle may be your perfect match. It'll offer all of the performance and thrill you expect from a Harley® motorcycle, but also offer unique benefits that come from getting a used model. Below we cover the top reasons to shop used. If you have any questions or want to explore used Harley-Davidson motorcycles for sale, chat with the experts at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson. Our dealership is based in Eugene, Oregon, and we also proudly serve those in Albany and Corvallis.
1. Get Upgrades Included
Harley-Davidson motorcycles are designed with easy customization in mind. Many owners modify their bikes with after-market parts, then later decide to sell their motorcycle. Shop used Harley-Davidson motorcycles and you'll see an impressive number of models that come with upgrades already installed. Enjoy all the benefits of customization, without any of the hassle of researching options, ordering parts, and getting them installed.
2. Enjoy Original Retro Style
Every Harley-Davidson motorcycle is built to last. In fact, many early models are still running strong today. With a little research, you can find a classic Harley bike in great condition. Who needs a look-alike vintage model when you can purchase the real deal?
3. Save Money
You'll pay much less for a used Harley-Davidson motorcycle than you would a new model. Use depreciation in your favor to knock hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars off of the asking price.
This large reduction in cost can allow you to get a higher-end model than you could afford to purchase new. Or use some of the savings to invest in upgrades or road trips!
4. Make A More Informed Purchase
When you shop used motorcycles, you get an extra resource at your fingertips: customer reviews. Used models have been ridden for some time, which gives current owners plenty of opportunity to 'test drive' their model. Many owners share their experiences online in the form of customer reviews.
Reading through these reviews can help guide your purchasing decision. Maybe you are a new rider and read about how easy a model is to control, so you move that option to the top of your list. Maybe you enjoy long-distance riding and read about how a model isn't comfortable after an extended period of time, so you scratch that option off of your list. Use others' experiences to inform your search.
5. Get More Options
There are only so many new models released every year. But there are always used motorcycles being added to the market! Shopping used Harley-Davidson motorcycles gives you a much wider range of options. Explore more motorcycle categories, aesthetic styles, feature options, rider positions, and so on. When you have more choices available, it'll be easier to find a well-fitting match.
6. Enjoy New Rider Benefits
New riders will especially want to consider a used Harley motorcycle. When you are first learning to ride, there are inevitable mistakes along the way. It's much less painful to incur dings and scratches on a used motorcycle than it is on a brand-new model!
7. Enjoy High Re-Sell Value
A new vehicle starts losing value once it leaves the dealership lot. The biggest decline in value usually happens during the first year of ownership. When you buy a used Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you skip this big loss in value. If you choose to sell your motorcycle, you'll get back more of your original investment.
Ready to shop used Harley-Davidson motorcycles for sale? Check out the selection at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson. If you aren't sure which model to get, let our expert staff help. Tell us your budget and riding style, then we can recommend compatible models. You'll find us in Eugene, Oregon. We also proudly serve those in Albany and Corvallis, Oregon.