Ducati 749...how much is it worth?

gnolan

My brother is looking to sell his Ducati 749...think its an 06 reg, possibly 05. How much should he be looking to get for it, its got less than 3,500 miles on it and in perfect condition...and that is no exaggeration.

Now granted, he knows more about bikes than myself, but i think he's looking to trade it in for 5,000, while i think he should hold on to it for another 2 years, in storage if necessary, and sell it down the line when the economy has recovered somewhat and people have more money.

Is this the kind of bike depreciates over time. I believe its somewhat rare and is is in matte black. I'd appreciate any help, don't want him regretting selling it for 3 or 4 grand less than its worth.

Interceptor

Very few bikes increase in value over time and its only worth what the market will pay. A matt black 749 is rare in Ireland alright, but not elsewhere and most of them are low mileage, sunny weather bikes.

At the moment it is *probably* not even going to make €5k as many people are 'selling their toys'. Keeping it for a year or two will not see it making €6k, but if he stores it for 15-20 years he will get what he paid for it.

You say he is going to 'trade it in' - this usually means he is getting something else? Now is a great time to buy an almost new bike as dealers are dying to get rid of unsold, over-valued stock. If he traded it on an 1198 he would get a better deal than if he held onto it.

'cptr

gnolan

Interceptor wrote: »

Very few bikes increase in value over time and its only worth what the market will pay. A matt black 749 is rare in Ireland alright, but not elsewhere and most of them are low mileage, sunny weather bikes.

At the moment it is *probably* not even going to make €5k as many people are 'selling their toys'. Keeping it for a year or two will not see it making €6k, but if he stores it for 15-20 years he will get what he paid for it.

You say he is going to 'trade it in' - this usually means he is getting something else? Now is a great time to buy an almost new bike as dealers are dying to get rid of unsold, over-valued stock. If he traded it on an 1198 he would get a better deal than if he held onto it.

'cptr

Well, i think Ducati Dublin offered him 5000, but he's thinking of trading it in for a car somewhere, can't really remember where.

Just think its a pity to sell it for 3 grand less than he paid for it a year or so ago.

Interceptor

gnolan wrote: »

Just think its a pity to sell it for 3 grand less than he paid for it a year or so ago.

He should thank his lucky stars he didn't buy a top of the range Harley...:p Heres one that the seller claims cost €45k - now less than €20k


Or worse again, a Gold Wing - you can't give them away right now.

'c

Xios

My dad was looking into getting a goldwing, how much would you be looking to get an average goldwing at the moment?

iseethelight

gnolan wrote: »

Well, i think Ducati Dublin offered him 5000, but he's thinking of trading it in for a car somewhere, can't really remember where.

Just think its a pity to sell it for 3 grand less than he paid for it a year or so ago.

If he's trading against a car, all their going to do is sell it back to ducati dublin as a trade sale so he'll prob get lees than 5 for it. ie Ducati offer the car dealer say 4 and they a)pass on the 4 grand or b)try to cream a bit more profit and offer your bro 3500.
Imo he would be better trying to sell private for 5 or bringing it to a few dealers who buy for cash. JP on pearse st are one I know but not too sure if they'd touch anything like that.
He'll be better off getting cash together for the car and doing a straight deal.

Interceptor

Xios wrote: »

My dad was looking into getting a goldwing, how much would you be looking to get an average goldwing at the moment?

I'd say your dad should up his meds TBH. Does he have a bike already?

You'll get more replies if you start a fresh thread, but I'd need details on age, spec and mileage before I'd offer an opinion. He'll get good value if he keeps an eye on Donedeal.ie or Bike Buyers Guide magazine.

'cptr

Xios

Interceptor wrote: »

I'd say your dad should up his meds TBH. Does he have a bike already?

You'll get more replies if you start a fresh thread, but I'd need details on age, spec and mileage before I'd offer an opinion. He'll get good value if he keeps an eye on Donedeal.ie or Bike Buyers Guide magazine.

'cptr

He's 52, hasn't got a bike, but keeps mentioning the goldwing from time to time, he saw it at the bike show in the rds and wanted to buy one. He had a honda 175 in his early years, mid seventees, but that's his biking experience, but i can't imagine a goldwing being a crazy untame-able bike, and it's probably ridable on a provisional too, (maybe)

Interceptor

Xios wrote: »

He's 52

He's only a little bit older than me! I'd suggest he gets a couple of lessons before setting out on a 'Wing. He should seriously consider a year or two on a smaller restricted bike (Suzuki SV650?) before setting off on something like a Gold Wing - everyone has an odd tumble at first and a GW will break his hip if it falls on him.

Its a long way from his 175 to an 1800 modern GW but that doesn't mean he shouldn't try. A full license and some insurance would be the first items on his shopping list;)

'c

dubtom

I have a wing and as mentioned there a heavy bike,takes a bit of getting used to but a pleasure to drive non the less. Owners of 1800's will still look for big money for one,but the 1500 are cheap as chips at the mo.I saw a 96 or 7 go for 3.5K a while back, I paid 4.5k for a 92 a little over a year ago.Some 1800 owners who moved from the 1500 claim the 1500 is a better bike,handling wise,easier to drive than the 1800. The good thing about the 1500 is that you can drive one on a provisional unrestricted because it falls under the power to weight ratio.If your old man is serious see if he can get a drive on one in a very big car park.

galwaytt

..you can ride a H-D 1340, and poss a 1450 on a provisional too, btw....


OP - 5k is all you'll get for that bike. Personally, I'd keep it.