Buying a new motorcycle is exciting, but a few papers signed at the dealer and a few checks skipped on delivery day can be a nuisance in later years. Details such as the scope of the warranty, where and when the first service will be done and whether the bike is complete on delivery should be made clear when you buy. In this guide we list what you need to watch for before buying, on delivery day and during the warranty period. You can find authorised dealers and workshops in your province in the dealer and service guide.
\n\nDistributors publish recommended retail prices on their own sites; on the model pages and in the new price list on our site you can see these prices with their dates. The dealer price may differ from the list price: campaigns, stock levels or an equipment package make the difference. In the quote, ask about these items separately:
\nTo see the bike's annual costs (MTV, insurance, maintenance) before buying, use the cost calculator.
\nIf possible, ride a demo bike of the same model. Seat height, weight, riding position and wind protection are understood on the road, not in the brochure. If you are undecided, narrow the options with the bike finder, then compare.
\nMake sure the power of the bike you will buy is suitable for your licence class. With an A2 licence you can ride bikes of up to 35 kW. Details are in the licence guide.
\n\nTake delivery in daylight and without rushing. Check the bike in these respects before signing:
\nIf you see a problem, have it written on the delivery document and do not sign until it is resolved.
\n\nUnder consumer legislation in Turkey the warranty period on new products is at least 2 years; some motorcycle brands offer a longer warranty or extra warranty during campaign periods. The warranty covers faults arising from manufacture and assembly. It generally does not cover the following:
\nRead in the warranty document and owner's manual the cases in which the warranty lapses. If a clause is unclear, ask the dealer for a written explanation. If you have a dispute over consumer rights, you can apply to the consumer complaint channels of the Ministry of Trade.
\n\nMost manufacturers require the first service at the end of the running-in period, generally around 1,000 km: oil and filter change, bolt checks, chain and adjustments. This service is important for the warranty; do not miss its date and km. For running-in rules, see the running-in guide.
\nLater services are done according to the km or time interval in the manual; in general engine oil and filter are changed every 5,000–6,000 km or once a year, but the exact value varies by model. Having servicing done at an authorised workshop during the warranty period and keeping the invoices makes things easier in a possible warranty claim. Bikes with a service record also have a higher used value; we explain this in the used value guide.
\nOn a new motorcycle the first inspection is at the end of the 3rd year, and every 2 years after that. For details see the inspection guide.
\n\nServicing prices vary by brand, model and workshop. Before buying, ask the dealer for the approximate price of the first two or three services; this lets you see the total cost of ownership when deciding between different models. Parts availability and the number of authorised workshops in your province are also an important criterion; with a brand that has no workshop near you, every service can turn into a long journey.
\n\nWhen choosing a bike, the focus is generally on model, price and performance, but the service network is at least as important as these. If there is no authorised workshop in or near your province, you may have to travel a long way for every periodic service and warranty job. Parts availability is also critical: with some new brands it can take weeks for a simple spare part to arrive. Before buying, ask the dealer these questions:
\nYou can see the authorised dealers and workshops in your province by brand and province in the dealer guide. If more than one dealer sells the same model, look at the quality of after-sales service and workshop reviews as well as the price.
\n\nWhen buying from a dealer, ask for the price item by item, get the paperwork in writing, and check the bike carefully in daylight at delivery. During the warranty period, have servicing done at an authorised workshop at the intervals in the manual and keep the invoices. This small discipline both protects your rights in case of faults and raises the bike's used value.
\n\nAt least 2 years under consumer legislation. Some brands offer a longer warranty; the exact period and terms are written in the warranty document.
\nThat depends on the terms in the warranty document. Having servicing done in line with the manual during the warranty period and keeping the invoices is the safest way of avoiding problems in a warranty claim.
\nOn most models at the end of the running-in period, generally around 1,000 km. The exact value is in the owner's manual.
\nShow it to the dealer before signing and have it written on the delivery document. Do not accept delivery until the problem is fixed or you have a written commitment to resolve it.
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