What's my bike worth?
Whatever you can get anyone to pay you for it.
CTs sell in a wide range of prices, depending on a lot of factors.
Location -- there are few CTs for sale in the East, more in the South and Midwest, and a lot in California
Condition -- working bikes are worth a lot more, of course, but even then, a bike with all its parts (plastic parts, lights, covers, etc.) and clean is always worth more than a dirty beater.
Age -- the least valuable CTs, all other things being equal, seem to be the 1983-1984 CT-110s. The very last ones with CDI ignition seem to be worth more, the K2s and K3s seem worth a lot in clean shape, and the 1969 K1b transitional bikes seem to go for more. Older CT-200/Trail 90s (1966 and earlier) don't seem to sell for as much as they might unless they're practically showroom quality.
Mileage -- every once in a while super-low-miles bikes sell for an insane amount... a pair of K3s with less than 10 miles each once went for over $2000 each.
Time of year -- everyone wants a CT in June, nobody looks for them in November.
That being said, good bikes can be had for $450, and sometimes marginal bikes go for $1500. Be realistic about what you want to get out of the bike. You will not get $3000 for one anytime soon, or even $2000 unless the bike looks like it just left the showroom. Set realistic prices and be realistic about the condition of the bike. Just because it's old doesn't mean much -- most people buy CTs to
drive
, not to restore or put in a museum.
Last updated:
08/30/2001