blue book bike value

“Blue Book” is American—useful over there, about as helpful as a chocolate teapot in Australia.

Here you’ll want RedBook, recent sale prices on Tradingpost and BikeSales, and dealer appraisals to triangulate a motorcycle’s value.

Check build year, variant, kilometres, service history, accessories, tyre/chain condition, and LAMS status—each nudges the number up or down.

For insurance and rego, market value backed by comparable local sales usually matters more than any overseas guide.

Do the homework, then get a pre-purchase inspection; it’s cheaper than inheriting someone else’s “project.”