Best Used Bikes

Latest Best Used Bikes

BMW F800ST

BMW F800ST – Best Used Bikes A surprisingly capable and satisfying sport-touring rig.

Years sold: 2007-2012 MSRP new: $10,900 (2007) to $12,550 (2012) Blue Book retail value: $6825 (2007) to $11,750 (2012) Basic specs: A dohc, liquid-cooled, 798cc parallel-Twin sport-tourer with belt final drive instead of BMW’s usual shaft drive. The almost-fully faired F800ST is listed as weighing 461 lb. with its 4.1-gallon [...]

Honda RC51

Honda RC51 – Best Used Bikes The designated duck killer.

Years sold: 2000-2006 MSRP new: $9999 (2000) to $11,999 (2006) Blue Book retail value: $3650 (2000) to $6665 (2006) Basic specs: A dohc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 999cc, 90-degree V-Twin superbike weighing 440 lb. dry and making a claimed 133 hp and 71 ft.-lb. of torque. Why it’s desirable: “Designated Duck killer,” [...]

Suzuki DR650SE: 1996-Present

Suzuki DR650SE – Best Used Bikes A reputation for being downright bulletproof.

Years sold: 1996-present (except 2010) MSRP new: $5199 (1996) to $6399 (2013) Blue Book retail value: $1830 (1996) to $4985 (2012) Basic specs: An air-cooled, 644cc, single-cylinder, 40mm-Mikuni-carbureted dual-sport bike with a 58.7-in. wheelbase, a 34.8-in. seat height and weighing 366 lb. with its 3.4-gallon fuel tank fully topped up. [...]

Yamaha Star Royal Star Venture

Yamaha Star Royal Star Venture/Venture S – Best Used Bikes Comfortable, capable, entertaining.

Years sold: 1999-present (except 2010) MSRP new: $15,999 (1999) to $20,190 (2013) Blue Book retail value: $5150 (1999) to $16,965 (2012) Basic specs: A full-dress touring cruiser powered by a more mildly tuned, 1294cc version of the 1198cc V-Four engine used in the original V-Max power cruiser. Over-the-road equipment includes [...]