Blue Books Secrets Revealed

If you are not aware, there are two major US guides that are primarily used for the above purposes; the Kelley Blue Book and The National Automobile Association or NADA guides. Some think that the NADA guides are a better source of pricing and comparison than using the Kelley Blue Book.

The National Automobile Dealers Association is presently the largest publisher of Appraisal Guides around the globe. NADA has been around since 1933 and their handbooks provide information for nearly every motor vehicle that has ever been made.

The Kelley Blue Book has been around for about 80 years and is better known to the general public. However, KBB publishes more than one guide for used motorcycles, so it's buyer beware (caveat emptor)around dealerships. The dealer may in fact be using the “Kelley Blue Book Auto Market Report”. This book represents Kelley Blue Book’s estimated "dealer" asking price. Of course a dealer is never going to show you "those" prices. A wiser choice is to purchase your own copy and "do the math" so you don’t get taken for a ride!

motorcyclebluebook.com also covers pricing for a huge selection of bikes. By choosing the make, model and year on their website, you will be emailed the result of your query.  Last but not least is Edmunds.com. This is online information also supplies the value of motorcycles.

Purchase the books or visit these Websites. If you try the online method over at motorcyclebluebook.com, enter as much detailed information as possible for your appraisal. Remeber to include all custom work and options as well. Run a query there to price out your next ride and you will get trade-in, suggested retail value and private sale values for it. Keep in mind that prices may vary based on your location.

Check prices in your local area to get the most accurate comparisons for a cost or appraisal value. The Motorcycle blue book is your one-stop shop for finding out the true value of your ride.