Online Used Motorcycle Sales and Consignment

Riders buying a used bike, and owners who want to sell without dealing with time-wasters and paperwork themselves.

Profit on bikes you buy and resell, or a commission or flat fee on consigned bikes. Detailing, transport help and paperwork services can add small extras.

• Knowing motorcycles and fair market values
• Photography and writing clear listings
• Communicating with buyers and sellers
• Organising paperwork and viewings

• Selling several vehicles a year is usually treated as dealing and often needs a licence; unlicensed selling can bring fines, so check your province first
• Insurance for stock, consigned bikes and test rides, and storage that is secure against theft
• Checking liens and ownership before accepting any bike
• Written consignment contracts covering price, fees, condition and what happens if a bike does not sell
• Sales are strongly seasonal in most provinces; the winter months are often quiet
• Scams and fraud, including fake payments and cheques, so use safe payment methods
• Tax on used vehicle sales varies by province; check with an accountant

Estimates suggest startup costs of typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on how many bikes you hold, storage and insurance. You rent storage or a small compound instead of a showroom.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on stock, pricing and how many bikes sell. Sales are strongly seasonal in most provinces, and winter months are often quiet.

Selling several vehicles a year is usually treated as dealing and often needs a licence, so check your province first. Also check insurance for stock and consigned bikes, liens and ownership, written consignment contracts, and tax on used vehicle sales.