[MotoSearch]

Hi. I run the Motorcycle Search Engine. We try and help find answers to motorcycle questions for people. I was hoping someone might know something about this Suzuki question:

Mike asks: "I am wondering if a 1994 Suzuki RF 600 with 26,000 miles is worth 2000. I am not sure if the mileage is too much. How do you judge mileage on a bike."

Just in case anyone was wondering what this bike looked like, here is a link that I found: http://www.bikez.com/bike/index.php?bike=4089 I know it's really a mileage question, though.

Glad this forum is here. I'm sure I can learn much.

Regards,

Jon

 

[Clint]

You don't judge mileage. You judge the previous owner's maintenance practices.

 

[Uncle Bob]

Rowdy's right, well maintained 26,000 miles is nothing.

Not maintained 10,000 is too much.

 

[87gsxrnut]

I also look at resale value and desirability. RF600 was not a very popular motorcycle, compared to the GSX-R and Katana. 2K seems high to me for that bike.

- Nut

 

[MotoSearch]

Makes sense. So you're just asking for maintenance records?

I also look at resale value and desirability.

Good point. I also looked up the Blue Book Value.
http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/ke.kb....4;Suzuki;RF600R;44600;12540;w/Fairing;;;&&&&&

So the records will really be a factor, here. Appreciate the feedback.

Jon

 

[87gsxrnut]

Yeah, remember that the KBB dealer price includes prep on the bike (some do it, most don't). No way I would ever pay $2,700 for an RF600 when I could plop that down on a NEW Bandit 600 or Bandit 1200, and have it halfway paid off.

- Nut

 

[Dave2122]

2,200 is the max it is worth if the bike is in A-1 condition.
The milage is only an issue if the bike was not maintained which would be pretty evident just by looking at high wear items like chain/ sprokets, tires, and the running motor noise. Also the fairings need to be in good shape or all bets are off on the max price for it.

Hope this helps.

 

[MotoSearch]

Thanks Dave2122. I'm sure that list will help. I've directed a link towards this thread. I'm sure anyone who gets to my site (at this point) would want to know about this one.

http://www.motorcyclesearchengine.com/Forums/index.php?topic=55.0

Regards,

Jon