Are Motorcycle Prices Really Skyrocketing? Let's Find Out!

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In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert dives into the rising prices of motorcycles, addressing the common perception among riders that costs have soared in recent years. He compares 2014 and current prices for various popular brands like Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, and Ducati, revealing significant percentage increases. Niels breaks down median prices and price ranges across top brands, highlighting the factors behind these trends and examining whether the price hike is as drastic as it seems. Tune in to discover the truth behind motorcycle pricing and what it means for riders today!
Current motorcycle pricing

• Harley-Davidson
  • Median: $26,000
  • Min: $12,000 Nightster
  • Max: $44,500 CVO Street Glide
• Honda
  • Median: $7,400
  • Min: $2,000 Navi
  • Max: $29,000 Gold Wing Tour and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
• Yamaha
  • Median: $10,600
  • Min: $4,700 VStar 250
  • Max: $28,000 YZF-R1M
• Kawasaki
  • Median: $9,400
  • Min: $3,700 Z125Pro
  • Max: $59,000 Ninja H2R
• Suzuki
  • Median: $12,000
  • Min: $5,100 GSX250R ABS
  • Max: $19,600 Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Edition
• BMW
  • Median: $18,000
  • Min: $5,000 G310R
  • Max: $33,000 M1000RR
• Triumph
  • Median: $13,000
  • Min: $5,000 Speed 400
  • Max: $25,000 Rocket 3 Storm
• Ducati
  • Median: $22,600
  • Min: $12,400 Scrambler Icon
  • Max: $70,000 Diavel for Bentley
• Indian
  • Median: $25,000
  • Min: $11,000 Scout Sixty
  • Max: $42,000 Roadmaster Elite
• Royal Enfield
  • Median: $5,500
  • Min: $4,000
  • Max: $7,150 Continental GT 650

Like for like bikes
1992 Honda XR650L was $4349 ($9800 in 2024 dollars)
2024 Honda XR650L is $7000
The bike hasn't changed at all other than colors.

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Motorcycle prices today (00:00:48)

3. What is driving prices up? (00:07:12)

4. Are prices really higher today? (00:20:39)

5. Wrap up (00:24:55)