China bike trade-in value

[TheRealWorld]

Cool, thanks. I will start searching for a deal.

[MICRider]

Originally Posted by TheRealWorld

Cool, thanks. I will start searching for a deal.

Sorry I don't know the specifics on the dealerships themselves, I just recall a lot of people saying that they are getting the 09's for around $5k because the dealerships are trying to clear them out. From what I understand the best rebates were offered in the spring. I think you can pick up an 07 or 08 there for around $3k with low mileage. The 07 and previous models didn't have the oil consumption issues that the 08 and ups do, but the gen 2's do have some other improvements such as better wind protection, beefier forks and better brakes. Too bad they had to mess with the engine though :(.

I paid the equivalent of $5200 for mine in the spring (traded my Shadow and gave cash), it had 2400 km's on it and about $1K worth of extras. I got an excellent deal for these parts. I really do love the bike but it is pretty heavy for single track. I use it as a daily commuter and back road explorer. It's running right around 9500 km's now and never misses a beat.

[TheRealWorld]

I will Look at some local dealers and tell them about the deals out here. Did you see one guy claims he got one for under 4 grand! Thanks for the help.