Here's How Much A New Motorcycle Costs (With Real Examples)

While researching how much a new motorcycle costs, I found that there were not any online sources that gave an exact answer.  This led me to do my own research on every motorcycle that is for sale in 2024 and their retail prices. 

So how much does a new motorcycle cost? The cost of new motorcycles ranges from the $2,499 Honda Metropolitan to the $78,000 BMW HP4 Race. The average cost of all 353 new motorcycles for sale this year is $15,867. Most beginners tend to buy used motorcycles and then buy a new one several years later.

Below you’ll find a list of all new motorcycles produced in the United States this year. I have tried to be as comprehensive as possible, but I did not include dirt bikes in this analysis. Dirt bikes are a slightly different market and would give a false reflection of what street legal motorcycles cost.

New Motorcycle Prices

For your convenience, we have tables below listing all new motorcycles produced this year and their price, organized by the manufacturer. Scroll down to find some motorcycles that might be in your price range. At the end of each table will be an average price for a new motorcycle for that model.

Table Of Costs Of All New Motorcycles

Aprilia
Model	Price
RSV4 1100 Factory	$24,499
RSV4 RF LE	$24,499
RSV4 RF	$23,499
RSV4 RR	$17,499
Tuono V4 1100 Factory Summit Attack	$19,499
Tuono V4 1100 Factory	$18,999
Tuono V4 1100 RR	$15,499
Dorsoduro 900	$10,999
Shiver 900	$9,399
Average Price:	$18,266

BMW
Model	Price
HP4 Race	$78,000
S1000RR	$15,995
R1250RS	$15,695
R1250GS	$17,695
R1250GS Adventure	$19,945
S1000XR	$16,895
F850GS	$13,195
F850GS Adventure	$14,295
F750GS	$10,395
G310GS	$5,795
K1600GTL	$25,995
K1600GT	$22,995
K1600 Grand America	$25,595
K1600B	$20,095
R1250RT	$18,645
R1250R	$14,995
S1000R	$16,995
G310R	$4,845
R nineT	$15,495
R nineT Racer	$13,545
R nineT Pure	$9,995
R nineT Urban G/S	$12,995
R nineT Scrambler	$12,995
C400X	$6,795
C Evolution	$13,995
C650GT	$10,995
Average Price:	$17,495

Ducati
Model	Price
SuperSport	$12,995
SuperSport S	$15,195
959 Panigale	$15,495
959 Panigale Corse	$17,895
1299 Panigale R Final Edition	$39,900
Panigale V4	$21,495
Panigale V4S	$27,895
Panigale V4S Corse	$29,995
Panigale V4 Speciale	$39,995
Panigale V4R	$40,000
25 Anniversario 916	$42,500
Monster 797+	$9,295
Monster 821	$11,995
Monster 821 Stealth	$12,895
Monster 1200	$14,995
Monster 1200S	$17,795
Monster 1200R	$19,395
Monster 1200 25th Anniversario	$19,995
Diavel 1260	$19,995
Diavel 1260S	$22,995
XDiavel	$20,795
XDiavelS	$24,295
Hypermotard 950	$13,295
Hypermotard 950SP	$16,695
Multistrada 950	$16,995
Multistrada 950S	$16,995
Multistrada 950S Spoked	$16,995
Multistrada 1260	$20,995
Multistrada 1260S	$20,995
Multistrada 1260S Dair	$18,695
Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak	$25,495
Multistrada 1260 Enduro	$21,795
Average Price:	$21,461

Harley Davidson
Model	Price
Livewire	$29,799
Street Rod	$8,699
Street 750	$7,599
Street 500	$6,899
Iron 883	$8,999
Forty-Eight	$11,299
Iron 1200	$9,999
Roadster	$11,499
Low Rider S	$17,999
Deluxe	$18,399
Fat Bob 114	$18,799
Sport Glide	$18,599
Softail Slim	$15,999
Low Rider	$14,899
Street Bob	$14,599
Heritage Classic	$18,999
Breakout 114	$20,499
Fat Boy 114	$20,599
FXDR 114	$18,999
Road Glide Limited	$28,299
Road King Special	$22,999
Ultra Limited	$28,699
Street Glide Special	$27,699
Road King	$19,499
Road Glide	$21,699
Road Glide Special	$27,299
Street Glide	$21,999
Electra Glide Standard	$18,999
Freewheeler	$27,999
TriGlide Ultra	$34,999
CVO Limited	$44,039
CVO Tri Glide	$48,999
CVO Street Glide	$40,539
Average Price:	$21,423

Honda
Model	Price
Gold Wing	$23,800
Gold Wing Tour	$27,000
Gold Wing F6B	$20,499
ST1300 ABS	$18,230
Interstate	$10,999
CTX1300	$15,999
NM4	$11,299
CTX700 DCT	$8,399
VFR1200X	$15,999
Africa Twin	$13,599
Africa Twin Adventure Sports	$15,099
NC750X	$8,099
NC700X	$7,699
XR650L	$6,999
CB500X	$6,699
CRF450L	$10,399
CR250L	$5,199
CR250L Rally	$5,949
Gold Wing Valkyrie	$17,999
Fury	$10,599
Stateline	$9,999
Shadow Phantom	$7,899
Shadow Aero	$7,699
CTX700N DCT ABS	$7,699
Rebel 500	$6,199
Rebel 300	$4,499
CB1100EX	$12,199
CB1000R ABS	$12,999
CB650R	$8,899
CB650F	$8,249
CB500F	$6,199
CB300R ABS	$4,949
CB300F	$4,349
Monkey	$3,999
Super Cub C125 ABS	$3,599
CBR1000RR	$16,499
CBR600RR	$11,799
Interceptor	$10,799
CBR650R	$9,399
CBR650F	$8,749
CB650R	$8,899
CB650F	$8,249
CBR500R	$6,699
CB500F	$6,199
CBR300R	$4,699
CB300R ABS	$4,949
CB300F	$4,349
Grom	$3,399
Forza	$5,599
PCX150	$3,699
Ruckus	$2,749
Metropolitan	$2,499
Average Price:	$9,408

Husqvarna
Model	Price
Vitpilen 701	$11,999
Vitpilen 401	$6,299
Svartpilen 701	$11,999
Svartpilen 401	$6,299
FS450	$10,799
Average Price:	$9,479

Indian
Model	Price
Scout Bobber Twenty	$11,999
Chieftain Dark Horse	$27,999
Scout 100th Anniversary Edition	$15,999
Springfield Dark Horse	$22,499
Roadmaster Dark Horse	$28,999
Chieftain Limited	$27,999
FTR 1200 S	$15,499
Scout Bobber	$10,999
Chieftain	$21,999
Scout	$11,499
Springfield	$20,999
Scout Sixty	$8,999
Chief Dark Horse	$18,499
Chief Vintage	$19,999
Roadmaster Elite	$36,999
Chieftain Classic	$25,999
Roadmaster	$29,999
Chieftain Elite	$34,999
FTR 1200	$13,499
Average Price:	$21,341

Kawasaki
Model	Price
Ninja 300	$4,999
Ninja 400	$4,999
Ninja 650	$7,399
Ninja 1000 ABS	$12,199
Ninja ZX 6R	$9,999
Ninja ZX 10R	$15,099
Ninja ZX 14R ABS	$14,999
Ninja H2 SX	$19,000
Ninja H2	$29,000
Ninja H2 R	$55,000
Z125 Pro	$3,199
Z400 ABS	$4,799
Z650	$6,999
Z900	$8,399
Z900RS ABS	$11,199
Versys X 300	$5,499
Versys 650	$8,299
Versys 1000 LT	$12,999
W800	$9,799
Concours 14 ABS	$15,599
Vulcan S	$7,099
Vulcan 900	$7,999
Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS	$16,799
Vulcan 1700 Votager ABS	$17,499
Average Price:	$12,870

KTM
Model	Price
Freeride E-XC	$9,499
1290 Super Adventure R	$18,499
1290 Super Adventure S	$18,499
1090 Adventure R	$14,999
790 Adventure R	$13,499
790 Adventure	$12,499
690 Enduro R	$11,699
1290 Super Duke GT	$20,499
Average Price:	$14,962

Moto Guzzi
Model	Price
MGX-21	$21,990
California 1400 Touring	$18,490
Eldorado	$16,490
Audace	$16,390
Audace Carbon	$16,390
V85 TT Adventure	$12,990
V85 TT	$11,990
V9 Bobber Sport	$10,690
V9 Bobber	$10,490
V9 Roamer	$9,990
V7 III Racer LE	$9,900
V7 III Carbon Dark	$9,690
V7 III Milano	$9,390
V7 III Rough	$9,190
V7 III Carbon Shine	$9,990
V7 III Stone	$8,490
V7 III Stone Night Pack	$8,990
V7 III Special	$8,990
Average Price:	$12,252

MV Agusta
Model	Price
1000 Serie Oro	$47,699
Brutale 800	$15,399
Brutale 800 RR	$16,699
Brutale 800 RR LH44	$26,799
Brutale 800 RC	$21,099
Dragster 800 RR	$22,995
Dragster 800 RC	$16,995
Dragster 800 RR Pirelli	$21,998
Dragster 800 RR America	$19,995
Turismo Veloce 800	$19,798
Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso	$20,798
Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso SCS	$21,798
Turismo Veloce RC SCS	$27,995
F3 675	$17,199
F3 675 RC	$21,099
F3 800	$19,399
F3 800 RC	$23,299
F4	$23,299
F4 RR	$30,900
F4 RC	$45,299
F4 LH44	$71,375
RVS #1	$39,899
Superveloce 800 Serie Oro	$31,000
Average Price:	$27,080

Norton
Model	Price
V4RR	$35,000
V4SS	$55,000
Dominator	$28,995
Commando 961 Café Racer	$20,599
Commando 961 Sport	$19,495
Superlight	$24,999
Breitling Sport	$22,495
Commando 961 California	$20,599
Atlas Ranger	$14,999
Atlas Nomad	$12,495
Average Price:	$25,468

Royal Enfield
Model	Price
INT650	$5,999
Continental GT	$6,249
Himalayan	$4,749
Classic	$5,799
Bullet 500	$4,999
Average Price:	$5,559

Suzuki
Model	Price
Hayabusa	$14,799
GSX-R1000R	$17,699
GSX-R1000	$15,599
GSX-R750	$12,499
GSX-R600	$11,399
GSX-S1000F ABS	$11,299
GSX-S1000FZ	$11,599
GSX250R	$4,599
GSX250R ABS	$4,899
Suzuki Boulevard M109R BOSS	$15,199
Suzuki Boulevard M90	$11,349
Suzuki Boulevard M50	$8,699
Suzuki Boulevard C90 BOSS	$12,549
Suzuki Boulevard C50	$8,299
Suzuki Boulevard C90T	$13,049
Suzuki Boulevard C50T	$9,599
Suzuki Boulevard S40	$5,799
Bandit 1250S ABS	$9,899
Katana	$13,499
SV650X	$8,399
SV650 ABS	$7,499
SV650	$7,099
SFV650	$7,699
GW250	$4,099
TU250X	$4,649
VANVAN 200	$4,649
V-STROM 1000XT	$13,299
V-STROM 1000	$12,299
V-STROM 1000XT Adventure	$14,599
V-STROM 650XT	$9,299
V-STROM 650XT Adventure	$10,399
V-STROM 650	$8,799
DR650S	$6,699
DR-Z400S	$6,799
DR200S	$4,649
Average Price:	$9,808

Triumph
Model	Price
Street Triple	$9,950
Speed Triple	$14,350
Tiger 800	$12,000
Tiger 1200	$16,500
Speed Twin	$12,200
Scrambler 1200	$14,000
Street Twin	$9,100
Bonneville T100	$10,450
Street Scrambler	$11,000
Bonneville T120	$11,850
Bonneville Bobber	$11,950
Thruxton 1200	$13,000
Bonneville Speedmaster	$13,150
Thruxton TFC	$21,500
Rocket 3 TFC	$29,000
Average Price:	$14,000

URAL
Model	Price
Gear Up	$16,999
cT	$14,999
Air LE	$17,999
Sportsman SE	$18,499
Sahara SE	$18,499
Average Price:	$17,399

Yamaha
Model	Price
YZF-R1M	$26,099
YZF-R1	$17,399
YZF-R6	$12,199
YZF-R3 Monster Energy Edition	$5,599
YZF-R3	$4,999
MT-10	$12,999
MT-09	$8,999
MT-07	$7,599
VMAX	$17,999
Bolt R-Spec	$8,399
Bolt	$7,999
XSR900	$9,499
XSR700	$8,499
SR400	$5,999
V Star 250	$4,349
Star Venture	$24,999
Star Eluder	$22,499
Super Tenere ES	$16,199
Super Tenere	$15,099
Tenere 700	$12,999
FJR1300ES	$17,999
FJR1300A	$16,399
Niken GT	$17,299
Niken	$15,999
Tracer 900 GT	$12,999
Tracer 900	$10,699
Average Price:	$13,147

Zero
Model	Price
SR/F	$19,495
S	$10,995
SR	$15,495
DS	$10,995
DSR	$15,495
DSR Black Forest	$18,995
FX	$8,995
FXS	$8,995
Average Price:	$13,683

Other Places To Find New Motorcycle Prices

If you’re looking for additional resources to get prices of a specific new motorcycle you’re looking into buying, there are plenty of platforms out there to help you find what you’re looking for.

The most trustworthy place online to find motorcycle prices is the actual manufacturer’s website. New models are added and taken away from lineups every year, so for the most up to date information on a specific model of motorcycle just go directly to the manufacturer’s site.

Be warned, however, that while most manufacturers list the retail price of all their motorcycles on their website, there are several who do not. It’s a ploy to get your contact information and have you contact a local dealer, then that dealer will bug you for the next year about buying a new motorcycle.

The next most reliable place to get information about motorcycle pricing is nadaguides.com/motorcycles. NADA Guides is what most dealers use to price their motorcycles in order to stay competitive with other dealers across the country. NADA guides also has quite a few classic motorcycles listed, which is helpful for those looking to buy an old or used motorcycle.

Another common pricing company that most people have probably heard of is kelleybluebook.com. Kelley Blue Book is more commonly known, but is generally not as accurate as NADA Guides, that’s why dealers use NADA. If you want another reference point when doing your research then Kelley Blue Book can help verify if NADA is correct on the pricing.

Something to keep in mind when looking at buying a new motorcycle: just because the manufacturer’s website and blue book sites have a motorcycle listed at a certain retail price does not necessarily mean that’s what you’ll pay at a dealership.

Motorcycles that are limited edition or in high demand will be marked up 10-20% by dealerships as a “convenience fee”. Most motorcycles are not marked up at dealerships, but models that are in high demand will definitely be marked up.

Why Is There Such A Large Price Range In New Motorcycles?

It is quite shocking that the cheapest new motorcycle for sale is only $2,499 and the most expensive is $78,000. There are custom motorcycles worth much more than $78,000 brand new, but this article only deals with motorcycles that come straight from an actual manufacturer, not custom shops.

There are a lot of reasons for the large price gap, the largest reason being manufacturer investment. Simple motorcycles like the Honda Metropolitan have no frills, no fancy equipment, and have not changed much at all since their inception. The cost of engineering and manufacturing behind the motorcycle is the largest contributor to the retail price set by the manufacturer.

Every feature added to a motorcycle increases the cost, for example, electric start, anti theft devices, anti-lock brakes, stereo, cubic inches of the engine, fuel injection, sport tires, quality of the parts of the rotating assembly in the engine, cloth vs. leather, etc. Every little feature adds significantly to the cost.

The reason the most expensive motorcycles are up in the $55,000-$80,000 price range is because those are high performance race bikes ridden by professionals who expect every feature on that motorcycle to be finely tuned and perfected. When riding at 150 mph every little inconvenience on that motorcycle is exponentiated, so professionals expect the best.

All the engineering that goes into performance bikes makes the cost of the motorcycle increase very quickly. Every engine component is manufactured with the tightest tolerances possible and out of the best materials available in order to keep their riders safe.

The final, and one of the most important reasons why certain models are priced the way they are is because of simple supply and demand like you all learned about in your business class years ago. Certain models are seen as more attractive by the general public and those tend to sell out faster, so every year they raise the price more and more because people are willing to pay it.

Depreciation Of New Motorcycles

I tried to find a good way to calculate depreciation for a certain motorcycle a few months ago and there was not much good information online to predict what this particular model would be worth in a few years. So, I did my own research.

Motorcycle depreciation hits the hardest during the first two years, usually between 19-27% of the original price. Your motorcycle will take an immediate 5% reduction in worth as soon as you sign over the ownership papers at the dealership. Once you sign those papers the rest of the world now sees that motorcycle as used, and its worth has decreased.

After the first two years the depreciation levels out and decreases very linearly from years 3-10. After year 10, the depreciation decreases even more. This is the reason that I recommend everyone who wants to learn how to ride a motorcycle should start with an older used motorcycle first. Ride an older motorcycle for your first year and gain confidence and stability, after that go get yourself the motorcycle that you want.

By riding a used motorcycle your first year you take away the fear or crashing the bike and decreasing the value. Wrecking an old motorcycle doesn’t decrease its value much, no one cares. If you start out on a brand new beautiful motorcycle, you’re going to be so worried about scratching it up that you won’t be able to focus on the more important things like balancing and traffic around you.

There are a lot of factors that determine how quickly a new motorcycle will depreciate, such as; the number of that specific model that was produced, the long term reliability of that motorcycle, the manufacturer, how well you take care of it, pop culture references to your specific model, etc. Some companies like Yamaha and BMW tend to depreciate faster than others.

Some brands like Indian tend to have a lower depreciation because their production numbers are lower. By keeping the supply low the demand will be high, and will help the resale value of that particular model.

This is only a small amount of what I have to say about new motorcycles depreciation. To see exactly which models depreciate the most, go see my article about Motorcycle Depreciation.

Other Costs Associated With Buying A New Motorcycle

Insurance: Insurance is a lot less expensive than I ever thought it would be when I bought my first motorcycle, and I found out there are a few reasons for that.

The main reason that motorcycle insurance is so cheap is because most insurance companies do not insure you, they only insure your motorcycle.  The chance for serious injury on a motorcycle is much higher than in a car, so insurance companies do not want to have to pay out the hospital bill for motorcycle accidents.  They only insure your motorcycle and any damage that you cause to others.

The other reason that motorcycle insurance is much cheaper than car insurance is because the average cost of a motorcycle is a lot less than the average car.

The most I have ever paid for motorcycle insurance is $17 per month, which was for a 1969 Triumph 250 worth about $5,000.

Always get quotes from several insurance companies, never just take the first quote you get.  I am currently insured with Allstate simply because they make things very easy with their mobile app, autopay, and their price was one of the lowest.  I’m not affiliated with Geico in any way, they are just my current preference. You can click here to view and compare motorcycle insurance rates that are fit for you.

Gear: Everyone needs a helmet as soon as they buy a motorcycle. It doesn’t matter if you think you look cooler without a helmet on, or if you’re one of those that says, “I’m a safe driver, I’m not going to get in an accident.” It doesn’t matter how safe you are, it’s the people around you that are the problem.

You can buy a good helmet that’s DOT approved for around $150. Your life is worth $150, so please spend the money and get a helmet. And do not let your passengers ride without a helmet either. If they are on your motorcycle then you are liable for that person’s safety.

Other gear like a jacket, pants, gloves, and boots are also important parts of being safe on a motorcycle. Read reviews and be aware of the motorcycle safety products that are available on the market. We have a recommended products page with links to our personal favorite gear, go check it out by clicking here.

Maintenance: Part of owning a motorcycle is learning how to work on it and keep it riding like new. Things will get old and break, that’s just part of it. Maintenance costs are directly determined by the age of the motorcycle and how well it has been taken care of.

Many people come to me for advice on which motorcycle to buy and if they should stay away from higher mileage motorcycles, and I always give them the same advice. I don’t hardly look at miles, I look at how old the motorcycle is and how well it has been taken care of over its lifetime.

Some of the more common maintenance issues with motorcycles include things like lights, worn out seats, tires, carburetor cleaning and tuning, brake pads, oil changes, etc. Make sure to budget a little bit of money every month for regular maintenance so when you need new tires you’re not scrounging for money.

A lot of regular maintenance you can do yourself, like the oil changes and carburetor cleaning, but there are some things that are best left to professionals. Things like valve adjustment, carb tuning, and mounting and balancing tires. All those jobs usually require special tools, so just let the professionals do it unless you have mechanical experience.

Paperwork: Initial licensing and registration costs depend completely on how much your motorcycle is worth. State tax in the United States is usually between 6-8% depending on where you live, and some states don’t have sales tax at all!

All your licensing costs up front are going to include: getting a motorcycle license which is about $50, title application and fees which is usually 6-8% of the motorcycle’s value, and yearly registration which is usually between $20-$50.

These little costs can add up quickly, so before you go spend all your hard earned money on a brand new motorcycle, remember that you’re going to have a pile of taxes and fees on top of that.

Conclusion

The cost of a new motorcycle can vary significantly depending on factors such as brand, model, features, and accessories. By exploring real examples and considering various pricing factors, we’ve gained valuable insights into the range of prices you can expect when purchasing a new motorcycle.

I hope that through my research, you’ve been able to see for yourself what you can expect to pay for a new motorcycle. Have you guys ever bought a new motorcycle before? If so, how much did you pay and what features did you get?