Reasons to Buy a Used Cruiser Motorcycle

If you are interested in purchasing a cruiser motorcycle, there are many advantages to buying a used model. These include pre-installed upgrades at an overall lower price point, among other things. To help you understand more about the advantages of purchasing a used cruiser motorcycle, the experts at Wooly’s Cycles have put together this guide.

Used Cruisers Have Low Price Points

The main reason that many people choose to purchase a used motorcycle is simply to save money. Since cruisers are already one of the more affordable motorcycle types, this makes used cruisers among the most budget-friendly bikes on the market. 

Besides having lower sticker prices, purchasing a used cruiser will also mean spending less on insurance. Studies have shown that cruisers are less likely than other types of motorcycles to suffer from accidents or theft, meaning lower insurance rates for cruiser owners. Finally, if your used cruiser is old enough to be considered “classic”, that is a third factor that may drive down your rates. Although bear in mind that different insurance companies have different definitions when it comes to how old a bike must be to qualify as a classic. 

High Mileage on a Used Cruiser Is Different Than Other Motorcycle Types

Mileage is a tricky thing to talk about when it comes to motorcycles. What is considered "high mileage" usually falls between 20,000 and 50,000 miles. The reason for such a huge range is simple: different motorcycle types have different maximum mileages. For example, a typical sports bike has about 25,000 miles. Cruiser motorcycles, in contrast, have maximum mileages much closer to 50,000 miles.

The reasons for this disparity in mileage are simple. Cruisers are designed for casual city riding, so they will rarely if ever encounter the kind of damaging debris that wears down dirt bikes and dual-purpose motorcycles over time. Nor do cruisers typically experience the fast acceleration and hard braking that sportbikes do, and they are almost never taken on the kind of cross-country road trips for which touring cycles are used. Compared to the conditions and riding styles associated with other types of motorcycles, the way in which cruisers are used helps to maximize their lifespans. Overall, a used cruiser will almost always be in much better condition than a bike of another type with the same mileage. 

If you are ready to shop used cruiser motorcycles, visit Wooly’s Cycles in Marietta, Georgia. We also offer parts ordering, servicing, and test rides, so visit us for all your motorcycle needs. We are proud to serve customers from the North Carolina and South Carolina areas, and we hope to see you soon.