What bike holds its value the best in NZ?

[Zadkiel]

I don't see anything wrong with a Funduro. They'll be pretty good for the touring/off-roading necessary and shouldn't lose you too much. Might take you a little bit longer to sell thats all.

Any 250 will usually hold value well due to the aforementioned learner market, however as mentioned before, they will all have been riden by learners.

I recon an RVF400 might do well for you, they certainly don't seem to have dropped in price too much recently and have a decent amount of power. Riding position might not be ideal though and not really dual purpose.

[lostbeachbum]

Thanks for tips about the 250 being used as "learner bikes", we don't have that in the US, I'll definitely keep that in mind. I'm starting to do more research on the Funduro and BMWs in general because I know absolutely nothing about them. Except that a BMW motorcycle is the most expensive so maintain, over here anyway. The DRZ and Enduro style bikes are great for short trips and off-roading but I could never ride any distance due to the rider position. Thanks for the help everyone. I'm more excited for NZ than any other stop on my RWT.

[waspnz]

Harley Davidson

[Old Steve]

I've done just under 20,000 km in 16 months on my Hyosung GV250, I'll go passed 20,000 km after riding another 40 km on Saturday, so I see nothing wrong with a 250.

There are many advantages of buying a 250. Better resale opportunities in the learner market - there'll be an endless supply of potential purchasers so less chance of making a loss.

But I'd look at one of the 250 vee-twin cruisers, they should cruise at up to 115 - 120 km/hr, give you mid 20s km/L fuel consumption (between 50 to 60 mpg, per Imperial gallon that is), give a smoother ride than a single banger like a GN250 or Suzuki Marauder, and provide good luggage carrying capacity. My GV250 is great around town, and I ride on the weekend keeping up easily with bigger bikes - they're not racing of course, just cruising.

If you're interested in a 250 cruiser, then look at the Suzuki Intruder, The Yamaha Virago, the Hyosung Aquila GV250. They'll all sell reasonably easily as long as you price them right. You might lose $500 to $800 on the deal, in order to quickly move the bike and because it will have more kilometres on it than when you bought it.

If you want to move up a little in engine size and stick with a cruiser you probably can't go passed the Suzuki Boulevard C50 or S50 for resale ability, and they'll give good rideability and load carrying ability Just don't look at the Honda Shadow 750, it's heavier and lower powered so only has the power to weight ratio of my Hyosung GV250 and there seem to be so many of them for sale on TradeMe that you're likely to make much more of a loss to move it quickly.

Don't get hung up on having to have off-road capabilities. The best part of getting off road in NZ is walking, and so much of NZ is close to a fairly main road - just look at Google Maps and follow the road around the coast from Opotiki to Gisborne, or out to the west coast townships of Raglan or Kawhia. Then there's the South Island, look at the ride from Christchurch over to the West Coast and then down the coast road to Haast and then over the Haast Pass to Queenstown. They're all sealed roads but through pretty rugged country.

By the way, you'll probably do less than 500 km per day, maybe much less.

[lostbeachbum]

Thanks for the update about the 250 Old Steve. I'm going to keep researching the various makes and models in my price range and as time get's closer I'll start contacting some sellers. Thanks for all the help guys!

[GrayWolf]

Thanks for the update about the 250 Old Steve. I'm going to keep researching the various makes and models in my price range and as time get's closer I'll start contacting some sellers. Thanks for all the help guys!

One possible option, and they seem to sell well is the Suzuki S40/Savage... 650cc single cruiser... Not 'fast' but they can cruise along at a reasonable clip, seem to be reliable and have seen quite a few around with big numbers on milage....
Would fit the bill for seating arrangement, would carry you and some luggage OK.

[mulletman]

Hey John, my sister lives in Catonsville anywhere near you ? she's riding her 1200RT to the Dragons Tail again this weekend, her boyfriends on a Harley something ,have you done the D/ Tail ?
Theres bound to be something on trade me for ya keep looking

[lostbeachbum]

Hey Mulletman, yes I'm close to Catonsville, about 25 minutes. When you say Dragons Tail I guess you mean the Tail of the Dragon in Deals Gap, NC. Yes, I ridden the Dragon several times. The annual T-Rex of America meet is in Deals Gap. It's a place where we can push our bikes to limit and really see where the money went. Amazing ride and the trip down is pretty nice too if you get off the main roads. I'll keep my eye on trade me to watch the market trends. I'm trying to find out what makes are cheapest to repair in NZ and which ones have the most expensive parts.

[DMNTD:Me]

One possible option, and they seem to sell well is the Suzuki S40/Savage... 650cc single cruiser... Not 'fast' but they can cruise along at a reasonable clip, seem to be reliable and have seen quite a few around with big numbers on milage....
Would fit the bill for seating arrangement, would carry you and some luggage OK.

Yep good bikes and would do the job well. Yes there are a few around etc but that is because they are not a fast seller.
If going down the 250cc way I'd be inclined to hit a VTR250 as you can pick one up from around $3,000 through to $4,500. They are a simple bike that generally have no issue and will sell quickly without losing much if any money after the trip.

[bluebird]

That would be perfect

yes the ideal choice.