used motorcycle price guide australia

Short answer: it depends on engine size, brand badge, and how many times it’s kissed the bitumen.

In Australia, new bikes range roughly from $3k–$6k for 125cc scooters, $6k–$12k for LAMS 300–650cc, and $15k–$35k+ for big touring, ADV or litre-class weapons.

Used prices commonly land around $1.5k–$4k (scooters/125s), $3k–$9k (LAMS 300–650), and $8k–$25k (1,000cc nakeds/sports or big ADV), depending on age, km and farkles.

Check service history, tyre and chain life, rego, and recall status; a $500 “cheap” bike can eat that in consumables by next weekend. For real-world sanity checks, compare listings on Tradingpost, RedBook values, and recent sales in your state—supply swings by season and postcode. Haggle politely, budget for gear and insurance, and leave a little aside for that inevitable first service and the ‘oops, needed crash knobs’ fund.