Glut of dealer motorcycle listings

[Easy-X]

I have a browse through FleaBay from time to time to test temperature of the market (and find candidates for "eBay's most miserable" thread) and the listings from my local dealers seemed to have ballooned massively.

Chiswick Honda look to have about three times as many, some of the independents 5 to 10x as many as previously Maybe they're just getting better at listing the stock they always have All sorts though - big and small, bikes and scooters - none of it particularly cheap. Is this just a seasonal trend I'd not noticed before?
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Polarbear]

Who's buying bikes in this shitty weather and cost of living crisis?

I do suspect a lot is seasonal although i have no proof. I suspect a lot of dealers chuck bikes, moslty 2nd hand/trade ins and the like on ebay at this time of year just to keep some sort of turnover going.
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[WD Forte]

Yep probably trying to stimulate the market at this slow time of year
similar to all that January sales shite.
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[Bhud]

Is it a true glut? A glut is something that follows a shortage. It should be seen in the new bikes market first. If dealers have over-ordered, then it's a glut. Otherwise, it's a seasonal adjustment.

[Copycat73]

Likely the desire to liquidate some stock in order to boost cash reserves ...
They are now entering a lean period until the spring time...
Like who or how many buy a bike wit snow..ice or salt on the ground ?
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[Easy-X]

Maybe some bargains in a month or so when none of the stock moves?
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

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[dave001]

THE END OF THE YEAR IS AWAYS THE BEST TIME TO BUY FROM A DEARLER A CAR OR BIKE

but the shit is still hitting the fan from the covid and ukraine wealth transfer they are not finshed bleeding the middle class yet

if you got money and are wise there will be many bargans to have in the next couple of years

when the damage hits the sheeple a bit harder

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[Rob Fzs]

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