buying a used Royal Enfield 500 Motorcycle

[ChipsRanchDip]

I'm always a fans of royal enfield's motorcycles, and when I get my annual bonus next month, I want to buy one of royal enfield's bad boys.

I've been eyeing this 2019 Royal Enfield 500 Motorcycle.

This is gonna be the first time I buy a used vehicle

You guys here must have more experience, right? I'd like to hear some tips on what I should see or check when buying a used vehicle

All advice and comments are welcome

 

[The_mayor]

I'm always a fans of royal enfield's motorcycles, and when I get my annual bonus next month, I want to buy one of royal enfield's bad boys.

I've been eyeing this 2019 Royal Enfield 500 Motorcycle.

This is gonna be the first time I buy a used vehicle

You guys here must have more experience, right? I'd like to hear some tips on what I should see or check when buying a used vehicle

All advice and comments are welcome

Congrats on thinking about your first Royal Enfield! For used bikes, just take it slow and check the basics like engine condition, oil leaks, brakes, tires, and how it rides and then service history helps a lot too

 

[nhcc74]

It's a smart move to seek advice before buying your first used bike, especially a Royal Enfield. @The_mayor offers a good starting point for checking the basics, like the engine and brakes. When you're looking at that 2019 Royal Enfield 500, pay close attention to any signs of rust underneath and see if the tires look like they've seen better days. Also, how does the clutch feel when you test it?

 

[ChipsRanchDip]

It's a smart move to seek advice before buying your first used bike, especially a Royal Enfield. @The_mayor offers a good starting point for checking the basics, like the engine and brakes. When you're looking at that 2019 Royal Enfield 500, pay close attention to any signs of rust underneath and see if the tires look like they've seen better days. Also, how does the clutch feel when you test it?

yeah, I don't like buying anything recklessly lol. anyway, I've checked the bike last week, idk, there's something off about it. Imma check the other option tomorrow. what's the price range for used royal Enfield 500?

 

[Leap-Day3264]

yeah, I don't like buying anything recklessly lol. anyway, I've checked the bike last week, idk, there's something off about it. Imma check the other option tomorrow. what's the price range for used royal Enfield 500?

Used Royal Enfield 500s usually go for around $2,500 to $4,000 USD from what I know, depending on condition, mileage, and mods. Hope the next one feels right!

 

[nhcc74]

@ChipsRanchDip trusting your gut feeling is the best advice anyone can follow when buying a used bike. @Leap-Day3264 that price range is a good ballpark for a clean 2019 model. A bike with complete service records would justify paying toward the top end of that value.