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How to inspect a brand new motorcycle before buying from showroom?

Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Asked by user61651 on March 1, 2021

When you decide to buy a brand new bike from an official Suzuki, Kawasaki or Yamaha showroom, how can you inspect to be sure of that the bike is brand new with zero mileage?

What if the bike has been used few hundreds miles and sold / returned back by the first owner again to the showroom, refurbished and polished and put on display?

3 Answers

Cars and bikes always have a few miles on the clock as they have road test etc.

Dealers also sell very low mileage examples as they have been used for the sales staff and road tests for clients usually at a significant discount.

But as for selling a second hand as new then you must have some real cowboys where you are. And I worked for a Main Dealer and have experience of prepping new cars, sorting issues under warranty etc etc.

Going in with your eyes open and not accusing them straight off the bat may help.

Answered by Solar Mike on March 1, 2021

A new motor vehicle should have a COA or Certificate of Origin from the manufacturer, such as Kawasaki. If it has one of those it's new.

A previously owned motor vehicle will have an existing title in the previous owner's name.

You should be able to inspect the paperwork for the vehicle you are preparing to purchase.

This, however, is not universal throughout the world, so in your particular location you may need to rely on your own inspection. Look for signs of wear, damage, dirt or grease on the inside of the fenders, etc. A few miles on the odometer is normal for a new motorcycle, more than a few should have a reasonable explanation.

Answered by jwh20 on March 1, 2021

I assume it is like a new car. Check if it is the color you ordered and drive it away. I have only bought a few ( 6 ) brand new vehicles from GM and Nissan, never a problem if something need service under warrantee.

Answered by blacksmith37 on March 1, 2021

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