Used Bike Buying Guide 2017

Buy Used Bike Guide 2017



S.No. Topic

1. Decide: Buy New Bike Vs Buy Used Bike

2. Know Your Need: Purpose & Use of Bike

3. Choose the Bike Segment Wisely

4. Best Place to Search for Used Bikes in India

5. Compare Your Bike Options

6. Know the Fair Price to Buy Used Bike

7. Check Actual User Bike Review

8. Physical Check of Your Bike

9. Buy Certified Bikes

10. Find Used Bikes Dealers

11. Bike Document Transfer

12. Contact Us: For any Support & Assistance


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New Bike – Example – Bajaj Pulsar 220 Used Bike – Example – Bajaj Pulsar 220

Criteria New Bike Advantage Used Bike Advantage

Budget say

60,000

Basic Commuter

100cc bike

*Shiny New Bike feeling.

*Less chances of failures

Sports Bike up to 150cc with

spare money for

customization

*User can buy higher Specification

Bike and do customization also within

same budget

If you are experienced Biker and a slight risk taker used bike will be great buy. You get Used Bike at 25-50% less value comparing New one or you cam buy a used bike of higher specification /segment in the same budget

1. Decide: Buy New Bike Vs Buy Used Bike


• What is your biking needs, spell out your requirements & purpose of bike usage clearly. For different set of needs , there are different segments of bikes in the market. See few questions that will help in understanding your bike needs :- Q1 What is your bike budget? Q2 Who is the main bike user ? Male / Female / Family members /young or elderly person Q3 What is your daily bike usage : Daily use kilometres , In city or highway , off road conditions etc Q4 Who is rider and passenger : Solo rider or pillion passenger Q5 Choose what is important : Bike fuel economy Vs performance

•To summarise: Finalise your Budget , use of the bike - commuting short distance, travelling long distance, weekend fun racing , touring etc? Who will use the bike ? Purpose apart from commuting/travelling : Do you want to look cool with the bike or bike design does not matter so much? What is your monthly fuel & running expense ?

2. Know Your Need: Purpose & Use of Bike

Motorcycle

•Commuters

•Sports

•Cruiser

•Cross over

•Step thru/Moped

Scooter

•Automatic Scooter

•Executive Automatic

•Geared Scooter

Super Bikes

•Classic

•Cruiser

•Sports

Electric Bikes

•E-Bike up to 250 Watts

•E-Bike above 250 Watts

All Terrain Vehicles

•ATV-Side by Side

•ATV-Sports

•ATV-Entry Level Youth

Two Wheeler Segments

Indian Two Wheeler Segment Classification

Source - www.BikeJinni.com

13,000,000 units /year

6,200,000 units /year

10,000 units /year

20,000 units /year

>500 units /year

2W Sales-2017

Based on your needs , choose the most suitable segments of the Two wheeler.

There are different bike segments based on User needs , Fuel Type , Terrains etc

3. Choose the Bike Segment Wisely



•To begin with , we recommend you to look on the specialised sites that deals in second hand bikes. • Quikr.com, Olx.com etc deals with all products from household items to sophisticated machines, while there are specialised used two wheeler sites like www.bikejinni.com etc •There are multi brand used bike showrooms and also company operated used bike shops.

Example of Used Scooters & Motorcycles on Bikejinni.com

Search your segment bikes from exclusive online bike portals and shortlist more than 3 to 4 bikes.

Online bike portal helps to search based on your bike budget, bike Brand, bike Segment ,Age of bike etc


4. Best Place to Search for Used Bikes in India? Start Online – “Buy Used Bike E-portal in India”

http://www.bikejinni.com/


Get closer to your dream machine by careful comparison , keep more than one options for next stage.

Compare the shortlisted bikes more deeply based on Manufacturing year, Kilometres used , Ownerships, Insurance

5. Compare Your Bike Options


•Prices of Used bikes depends on the factors such as bike age, kilometres used bike condition, insurance, the number of ownerships, place of registration of bike, popularity of the model, and current demand in the market. • Online tools such as Bike Jinni Price Meter helps to find a tentative price range for you to buy a used bike

Example of Hero Passion Pro - Year Model 2012

6. Know the Fair Price to Buy Used Bike


Used bike Buyer must read good as well as critical reviews of customers about bike mileage, performance, and spare parts price & availability. The bikes with less star rating shall be avoided.

Customer reviews : example Honda-CBR 250 See Positive & Negative comments carefully

Star rating – Easy to understand good & critical area

7. Check Actual User Bike Review


Check List for Used Bike www.bikejinni.com

1.VISUAL CHECK- UPPER SECTION : FUEL TANK, BODY & SEAT

2.VISUAL CHECK- LOWER SECTION : SHIFT LEVERS,PEDALS, SILENCER

3.VISUAL CHECK- WHEEL & TYRE

4.OPERATIONAL CHECK - LEVERS & SWITCHES

5.OPERATIONAL CHECK - ELECTRICALS : LIGHT, HORN & BATTERY

6.PERFORMANCE TEST (DURABILITY, REALIABILITY & RIDE COMFORT) - ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH & BRAKE

7.PERFORMANCE TEST - STEERING HANDLE, SUSPENSION, BODY & CHASIS

8.ACCESSORIES- ADDITIONAL ITEMS, NOT PART OF STANDARD VEHICLE

Carefully check visually and by test ride bike before buying. Upper Section Lower Section

Key Points to check on Used Bike

Engine sound, leakages Chain, Sprocket condition

Important is Mechanical parts like Engine, Gearbox, Clutch, Brakes, Suspension are in good condition. Ignore minor issues

8. Physical Check of Your Bike


•If you cannot physical check the bike yourself , Go for Certified Bikes.

9. Buy Certified Bikes


• Find out reputed used bike Multi Brand dealerships or Manufacture Dealer Used Bike Shops like Honda Best deals. •If you do not know many dealerships in your locality that may offer good quality motorcycles, you can browse through our network of dealerships on online bike web portal.

List of Used Bike Honda Dealers in Delhi

10. Find Used Bikes Dealers


•Get the ownership changed to your name in Bike Registration certification at RTO immediately. •No Objection Certificate from Bank in case of Bike Loan : Ask the Used Bike Seller or the selling dealer to get NOC. •Check insurance validity and verify any accident. • Always get the original document at time of bike purchase. •RC (Registration Certificate) Book. •Insurance Certificate. •Form 28, form 29 and form 30. •Road tax card provided by seller to be submitted to the RTO. • Pollution under Control (PUC) Certificate is mandatory for vehicles which are older than six months. • Address proof and two passport size photographs are required by the buyer.

Also changing ownership in a legal way is better and would not cause any trouble in case of any future incidence or accident for insurance claim purposes.

11. Bike Document Transfer


• Bike Jinni is here to help you at every step. If you are facing any difficulty while you are in process to buy a used bike , please contact us at http://www.bikejinni.com/home/contactus or drop a message on 9953034040. •Please visit us for your biking needs at http://www.bikejinni.com/

For any Support & Assistance

Thank You Very Much

http://www.bikejinni.com/home/contactus


Happy Buying and Happy Biking

Used Bike Buying Guide 2017

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