Haggling for a new bike?

Best bit of advice is always be prepared to walk away! If you decide that the one you're going to look at is the bike you want you are in no position to haggle.

 

One problem with gsxr 750 is that a lot have been track day hacks. Check for tie wires on components that never had ties. Spindle nut, oil filter etc. Check for original fairings and for glass patch repairs on the inside. Do not write off gsxr 1000 - they are a muck more powerful machine and due to large engine - are ofter more affordable. Just remember - try contact previous owners to varify it's past life. All the best

 

Contact all major Suzuki agents around UK get best price and use as benchmark. If no price movement - request extras to be thrown in as sweetener - clothing, lids etc

 

Make sure you've got your money side of things fully sussed, so you can say "Give me the right deal and I'll sign today"

 

Go into the dealer's at the month end when targets need to be met. They may be desperate to sell one more bike that month.
I inadvertently did just that, originally to buy a pre-reg'd Ford Fiesta (£7,000 as opposed to a new one at £10,000), but ended up being asked if we would have a brand new one - same model, same spec but a solid colour, red as opposed to metallic silver. No brainer really when the price they wanted was still £7,000 otr.

 

hers some help that may be useful.
/rideapart.com/articles/how-to-buy-a-new-motorcycle
http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Tips-to-B...cycle-from-a-dealer-/10000000007320526/g.html
http://www.youmotorcycle.com/buy-a-...-bargaining-strategies-at-the-dealership.html

 

Yep
End of the month is the best time I managed to get £3000 off a brand new mini coupe for the wife

 

Def check out the Gixxer 1000 before committing as Stollydriver suggests. The Gixxer is a great bike and not as extreme as other similar bikes but the 750 is a bit lonely in that class so you may get a deal on a showroom bike thats hard to shift. You may find yourself wishing you bought a 1000 but if its not a performance based decision then check out the Gixxer 600-its lighter and only down 20bhp on the 750. Or....the Triumph Daytona 20kg lighter still...good luck!

 

Ha-pussy road riding! know what you mean but too much power...??!! Sounds like your dealers are up for a haggle so enjoy the Gixxer its a great bike!

 

Perhaps just some of the time!

 

do a bit of web search and go to a dealer that "doesn't" have a second hand one for sale but tell him you're only in the market for a a quality low miler used...
he'll immediately offer to sell you a new one at a knock down price