Motorcycles Dealers Can’t Sell! And It’s Getting Worse for 2025

[@nirzwanbandolin8662]

great so when are the prices going to fall to reasonable levels then?

[@Thechist781]

I think that is the main reason . I acquired a 125 motorbike in 2018 for 3800. Nowadays the very same bike is close to 6000

[@sbalak]

All new sporty bikes look like crap with the front and back chopped off and crappy looking instrumentation. No comfortable passenger accommodation. Tiny useless passenger seat way to high creating an unsafe riding condition. Bring back the 1990 Suzuki Katana 750 with fuel injection. Now that's perfection.

[@Tattor1967]

I'm about to say what a million other people have said. "What's up with these prices on the new bikes, just like the prices on new trucks and cars but especially trucks". The new bikes really lack any kind of categorized styling. You have bikes that look like they are a bunch of mismatched parts. They don't know if they wanna be a cruiser, or a dirt bike. All of the new bikes just look uncomfortaband.. and to pay 30 grand for something that you really aren't 110% satisfied with is just ridiculous. Plus, try to trade that new bike in a month after you buy it , see how much it's depreciated in just that short amount of time. It's a freaking motorcycle for God's sake, not a home. No bike should be 30 G's or better. Then you have to spend another 5 or 6 G's just to get it sounding and looking the way you want it to. Let alone upgrade any motor parts to add horsepower, especially with Harley Davidson. Just the labor alone to do any work is highly expensive. Close to $100 an hour for labor at my local Harley dealer. I hope they can't sell any dam bikes, that will serve them rite for the price gouging. I think it's high time that these big companies and corporations pay some homage to what keeps them afloat....us, the American consumers. Give all of us some major breaks financially so we will want to buy your products again and also provide the adequate service for the products you do sell. My local Harley Dealer's service department didn't even want to work on a 2004 Dyna Low rider I used to have because they said it was too old. Wow.... go figure that one!!! I thought those sertified Harley techs were trained to work on just about all Harleys. I guess I was sadly mistaken....as usual I can't get no satisfaction!! Lol. My hand to the Lord that's what Crossroads Harley Davidson of Wilkesboro North Carolina like me 2 years ago. Ain't been there since and don't won't to go back in there. $500 bucks for a leather jacket....come on man. $25 for a T shirt. This is 2 years ago. I did buy a pair of riding sunglasses....$140 back at that time....just outrageous prices. Enough said you all catch my drift. I'm out.

[@jeffparsons1309]

Yeah. HD is out of control, I've owned 3, but probably won't buy again

[@oceanproalaska2203]

People are not willing to pay $30,000 for a Hog. The population is getting older and I know of some that are going with a smaller and lighter bike or , God help them a scooter.

[@anonimous2451]

Definitely no scooter for me, or burgman, or passport or anything that resembles a scooter. Unless it's a wheel chair scooter...........might need one o them one day.

[@BlueRidgeKat1]

But their willing to pay $75,000 for a big ass, gas sucking truck.

[@MichaelSalazar-lb6xj]

I’m not paying 30 grand for a Pig

[@chesterroj3008]

True

[@davegallo8166]

HDs top selling bike is the triglide

[@SophisticatedBob]

Good! That's great news. There needs to be a market correction, prices have gotten out of control, and those corporations who can't meet new consumer price demands will go away. Same with those crazy truck prices. It's about time a ceiling was reached on what price gouging the average buyer will tolerate.

[@BlueRidgeKat1]

That's just 7 bikes that no one wants. Others are selling well, especially adventure or adventure style bikes. Prices won't be coming down.

[@gregorymcnear6474]

The prices need to be halved and I'm not trying to be clever, both my bikes are 10 years old and have zero intention to replace them.

[@truesouth4784]

I would choose a Vulcan over a likewise Harley any day.

[@donaldolin7219]

All new bikes are too expensive. Buy used and service your own shit.

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

My local Harley Davidson Dealer permanently closed.

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

Prices speak for themselves 😅

[@BlueRidgeKat1]

I wouldn't want any of those 7 no matter the price. I can see why they are on your list.

[@Rick-qf5de]

Motorcycles that don't sell goes to a huge Warehouse up north... They sit and get sent out to dealers over and over... Until they sell , titles are never change , your bike may have been in several States and several dealerships .

[@robertloftus292]

What a surprise, people who see motorcycling as a hobby can't afford $25,000 for a motorcycle at the same time that it's nearly impossible to find a new car under $30,000 and rent and insurance prices are rising at around 10% per year. Normally executives would look at a market like this and try to satisfy demand with classic lightweight sportbikes that start under $10,000 to appeal to people who still want to ride but don't have a ton of free cash but apparently nowadays that kind of thinking is considered "socialism".

[@stevehansen6552]

People do not have the money to spend on bikes anymore.

[@ClovisPoint]

luxury items and toys

[@spencerdawkins]

Or, hear me out, an 18 wheeler totaled my Toyota, and I took the check and bought a new Honda Rebel. I still have access to my wife's Subaru, but I've never looked back.

[@WilliamWilkerson-o4o]

As long as people are stupid enough to pay a million dollars for a house and 150 grand for a car they're going to keep prices high

[@vikingsreach]

Prices are too high and they are too greedy.

[@bluevalkyrie2517]

In one case it's as simple as the color of the bike. Honda's new ST125 DAX is a great retro style minimoto. In the USA the DAX come with blue or gray paint. The blue ones are sold immediately and the dull gray ones sit on the floor.

[@somecima5196]

Over pricing is the major issue.

[@BlueRidgeKat1]

No, that's just 7 crappy bikes there that no one wants.

[@travelinben1966]

PRICE,PRICE,PRICE!!!! That's why they're sitting on showroom floors for 3 months or more.Transparency,and honesty in pricing is much needed.Electric bikes will never sell in large numbers,and manufacturers will be scaling down production accordingly.

[@RollWithSoul317]

This is highly informative content, thanks guys! 😎🏍️💨🇺🇸✌️

[@motorfiedyt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@phantomnus]

Why should I buy a H-D when I can buy a much more reliable bike from Japan for a hell of a lot less, and if Trump gets his way and has them priced equally, I won’t buy either one then

[@papatorr3669]

The Vulcan S should have been a 750. I think it's strongest suit is that you can adjust it to fit each rider. I wish more motorcycles would do that. But I agree, the styling may be it's weakest point. I have a first generation Vulcan VN 750 and it's truly a great bike which had a 20-some year run. It's comfortable, it's torquey, and it handles like a standard.

[@Rick-qf5de]

10 in of snow over ice and more coming.... Dealerships are like graveyards , 😮

[@johnyuhas4641]

Similar to the full size truck market they have targeted the high-end buyer that will eliminate most prospects also not anticipating the poor economy Best deals are from private sellers

[@stephenbingham5935]

I have had my Sportster serviced at the dealer I purchased it from for over 11 years. The scheduled service interval is 8,000 kilometres. I have always had an ''in between'' oil change only at 4,000 km because I reckon 8,000 is too long for oil - particularly for Australian summers. Recently I tried to set this up again only to be told that they won't do this ''express lube'' during summer and I'd have to have a 530 dollar set price service or nothing. I was tempted to tell them to get fucked, but they have the stronger bargaining point. Yet they never failed to send marketing material and acted condescendingly smug at times that I haven't bought a significantly more expensive bike with larger service needs.

[@stratolestele7611]

Brother - just change your own oil...

[@stephenbingham5935]

@@stratolestele7611 You are right.

[@jamesfenter916]

I'm driving a 10 year old pickup a new one same model .. looks the same has the same motor updated transmission. Cost 55 thousand.. Motorcycles up date about that often too .10 years plus ..prices just keep going up .. 25 to 40 thousand for a vehicle you get to use 6 months out of the year most people can't justify that Oh my chief is 10 years old too. Can't see buying new motorcycle or truck ever again again...

[@earlmarsh2285]

Yes I would keep The chief, I have 3 Harleys, 43, 25 years old, and a 2020 that one I like too sell,

[@papatorr3669]

At $16,000, the FTR is definitely going to go bye-bye. As far as your question: it's for riders that want a sit up real world bike for those who just love to ride quickly and for the fun of it. I think it is Yamienoobs favorite bike.

[@geoffluxon3194]

This is 💯 percent AI no one is buying electric motorbikes ,the rest of it sounded spot on

[@Beanerds]

Basically , people are broke and the first thing cut is always the toys .

[@Patrick-k4h1o]

Motorcycle designers are out of their minds and have no idea of how to resign a motorcycle. They’re making them uglier and uglier. A motorcycle is a simple design plus your price in ourselves right out of business as far as Hardy goes there’s no help in them overpriced and zero quality.

[@JimBletso]

Janus, Goshen, Indiana. Stay tuned; lower prices coming. And they just hired three new designers. I had two, love 'em.

[@johnmatson7234]

Added unwanted features. I want 2 wheels a decent engine, transmission, and suspension. Don't want traction control, ride modes, or ABS (except maybe on the front).

[@atomicwedgie8176]

It's the economy... THE END So, simple to understand

[@Davran2742]

Small to mid-sized dual-sports and ADVs are what to stock now.

[@miker7798]

I totally agree. Ive been riding for 60 years. I have 2 Harleys. A 78 and an 06. I wouldnt buy a new Harley now if they cut the price 30%... maybe 50%... I do like the Indian Scout though. If I were to buy new or used right now.... Kawasaki KLR 650.

[@Davran2742]

@miker7798 I rode bigger bikes for decades, and after selling them got a crf300L. The klr and t700 are bigger and heavier than I want now. I hope the new ktm 390 adventurer r gets made

[@miker7798]

​@@Davran2742 Yea. My FLH is getting big with the tour pack and all. Put my wife on and slow manuvers need to be done cautiosly. I also would like to wander off road a little. Not doing jumps and all that. But fire roads. Maybe even get a little friskie and slide around a turn... Not good on a 900 lb plus bike...

[@Davran2742]

@miker7798 The klr650's a great bike, especially the '22+ with efi. I might get a mid-sized adv bike also, for longer rides with more pavement. I always want to be able to explore dirt roads on a ride.

[@FrankValiente-ng4mk]

Money is the issues bikes, cost around 6.7k anothing above that prices them out.

[@tf2529]

Harley Davidson and Indian are very over priced.

[@anonimous2451]

Triumph's dead beat reliability issues have made this company a laughing stock. I wouldn't buy anything made in England that has an engine. PERIOD. The Katana was brought back as a throwback to yesteryear's nostalgia and no other improvements basically. Oh yeeaaaaaa, we now get a LCD one up display for BOTH meters ?? No thanks. AH the legendary reliable Gold Wing. Honda has shot themselves in the foot with the new DCT Gold Wings. Took 6 years to get them to admit a problem with the transmissions shredding themselves that Honda blamed on the consumer as Abuse. Well Honda, the abuse is YOU FUKKED THE POOCH. If you had initially investigated the issue perhaps the back lash would not be so great but as it is, No more Gold Wings for me thanks. The Concours serves me quite well. Harley, not wasting a single breath on this shit show...........nope.

[@pipersall6761]

I bought a 2002 Concours C10 as my return to riding bike and am very happy with that.

[@anonimous2451]

@@pipersall6761 Got 2 of em myself. Very reliable albeit very cheaply obtained.

[@oldschoolbudapestworkout2105]

Now a days you need to sell your house in order to afford a bike!

[@jeremye6516]

Price. The problem is price. Can we say price? It’s most likely price. Doodads bikers don’t need or want and high prices!

[@nomadpi1]

Like the car manufacturers, the HIGH PRICES are ANATHEMA to a rider's use. Motorcycles aren't worth the price the manufacturers are asking. I have two; the newest is an '05 HD Sportster and the Yamaha 1100 is a '78. They're both superior to what the manufacturers are putting on the road at exorbitant prices! HD is trying to force me (et al other riders) to buy newer models by refusing to service the "obsolete" (their phrasing) models. NOPE! Not at these prices.

[@tommartin1223]

I like Vulcan. Too expensive though for what you get

[@AristidesFlores-k9f]

Real simple economy is getting worse by the day!

[@ClovisPoint]

More bike brands will go under ,and those that survive will down size the number of Models they make

[@crash4142]

So Harleys are luxury 😂 good one guy

[@davegallo8166]

"languishing for 90 days" , Dodge is still selling new 2023s in 2025

[@rtoward7275]

I love my Vulcan s

[@repetitivemotion]

I think it’s a great looking bike

[@caleroby9483]

​@@repetitivemotionI know several that enjoy their's too. The little Eliminator too. Amazing bike it is for it's cc's.

[@GrahamNewman-mq7gr]

Get real "ELECRIC BIKES " NO RANGE / EVEN SILLIER PRICES / WEIGHT . Totaly Unwanted / Unsaleabe LEMONS. Look at UK New Bikes in dealers 180 days + .Dealers already shutting up , far too many bikes for market size . There is no market for second hand bikes at silly prices , showrooms FULL to overflowing. UK Biking is 6 month yearly period.

[@luizchiaradiachiaradia9261]

É só baixar os preços.

[@6to4to3]

Poor dealers. Left scratching their heads. Who wrote this narration.

[@JohnSmith-sm6oy]

In canada prices are just way way to high why not SELLING

[@bfarm44]

You also need to get through the spineless millenial crowd that grew up wrapped in bubble wrap afraid of nerf guns

[@vernegibb621]

Well someone works for the electric bike company caught the selling pitch the bikes you showed are ugly or just pricey out of most people’s budget

[@RollWithSoul317]

KTM and Husqvarna aren’t doing so well either! Also, what’s not mentioned is the designs of some bikes that look like insects (wasps, mantis, cockroach etc) that are turning buyers off. I’ve heard countless complaints about the aforementioned manufacturers including Yamaha, motorcycle models looking like high priced bugs on two wheels! And then you have HD and Indian with their cyclops and “bug eyed” shark looking models! These complaints have been circulating on various forums and websites for quite some time now. Are the designers running out of ideas and/or creativity?!? Are their imaginations limited to what’s seen on the Discovery Channel?!? In my opinion, some of these bikes look hideous at best!!! Those factors will definitely drive sales down for sure because the overall appearance and aesthetics along with performance, quality and reliability are driving factors for today’s younger generation of consumers. However, I hope to have checkbook ready when the huge markdowns occur! 🪰🪳🦈🏍️💸 😎✌️

[@josephs1438]

"Pilling"?!😂😂😂

[@Rob-n6k]

Listening to this video. You would think the end of motorcycle is near. What a bunch of bullshit

[@DarcyTuran-bk6hl]

The Kawasaki is so Ugly even if it was free I would never ride it.

[@gregorymcnear6474]

Brands have too many models and prices are ridiculous, BMW, Triumph and HD are the main causes of the price race. Like a competition to see which manufacturers can sell the biggest piece of shit (POS) for the highest price and then screw the owners to keep that POS running. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tylerllichnovsky8525]

This was a ridiculous list.

[@JayDillon-mm6yv]

eye-cakking??

[@pmay222]

all badly thought out and overpriced.. i quite like the vulcan ... but 2024 i bought the royal enfield interceptor 650... nice basic bike.. i can maintain it myself.. and it was fairly priced..thats what biking was all about...

[@rrf6747]

The problem is bidenomics and the uncertain economy. High intrest

[@davegallo8166]

You do realize that inflation went down under Biden ? Get your news from places other than Fox and Infowars , the fed was going to rol back interest rates (that the president doesn't control ) until T started threatening to invade our neighbors

[@99bevo]

What we are seeing is a shift in what buyers are looking for when they buy a bike .. Most are looking for a bike that is comfortable to ride for long distance - doesn't weigh a tonne - is reliable - cheap to maintain - can carry a pillion - can carry luggage - has great handling - has engine power & smooth adjustable suspension that can handle all terrains altered electronically at the flick of a switch with loads of options like heated grips/seats & seat styles/heights... Yes I'm talking about the large number of adventure motorcycle available like the BMW 900 GSA - TRIUMPH TIGER - KTM 890 - OR there large cc engine brothers.... These bike are what people are looking for because they can do it at & depending on your budget the top of the line makes are more comfortable to ride than any of the bikes mentioned in this video ...any Harley Davidson owner that being honest will admit they look comfortable but riding long distance is a painful experience. ... Its all about what getting the right bike nowadays... It's not about it's famous name or it unusable power because it doesn't handle well enough for the engine power... Adventure motorcycle bikes do it all & you can purchase a adventure bike at reasonable prices...

[@sheldonong7648]

These are all boomer bikes. That market is downsizing into nursing homes, or dying …

[@DdBeauchamps]

[@FrankValiente-ng4mk]

The farinf on the road glide and thr indians make them look didicolus. A motorcycle windshikee incan understand, but isnlike having a car grill just to defelct wind, so stupid

[@knowone6214]

ALL are overpriced junk

[@andreasg.9789]

Die neuen Bikes sind fast ALLE hässlich....ich bin allerdings letzte Woche auf Benda Napoleon 500 gestoßen .....zwar Chinese ....aber das Design.....

[@luizchiaradiachiaradia9261]

Pra mim não faz diferença, pois não posso ter nenhuma dessas.

[@davegayaldo]

electric bikes will never gain traction, nope

[@mrlafayette1964]

Indian needs to change their name, not that I'm pc or anything but it is outdated and incorrect. They know this and are probably afraid of alienating loyal customers.

[@thewatcher5271]

Remember Back In The '60's When The Japs Took Over? Guess Who's Taking Over, Now? Thank You. (Comment #12)

[@leedove4031]

HD isn't going to "rebound", they're struggling to stay open. Manufacturers are making two bikes, ugly and over priced. People don't want either.

[@MichaelSalazar-lb6xj]

Road Pig 🐖 Glide overpriced Caca 💩