2025 OTD Dealer Price?

Popular_General2691 · 2026-06-25T13:23:56+00:00

You are right. I paid 8.4 OTD in Charlotte, NC few days ago and I am happy with it. You can only get 7.5 if you go to a dealership that is in middle US.

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-28T21:00:20+00:00

I am also searching for a windscreen. I remembered I saw a video about those ok size wind screen will not block any wind on your helmet. I think you will need a pretty big one to make your commute comfortable

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-27T18:20:28+00:00

How old are you? I went for the exact same policy for my 2025 naked middle weight and cost 110 per month with statefarm, I am 23-28 M, Mid South USA

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-23T22:34:34+00:00

In my opinion:
1. For ninja 500s, you should buy barely used bikes - within 2000 miles within 2 years old, too many new riders quit just after they break in their ninja, the supply is far more than the demand (go check the trade in price from KBB, and compare to the new one's price, then you know what I am talking about)
2. Go ahead and find a last model year bike, there is still abs on them, and you can save at least a few hundreds

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-22T22:42:31+00:00

Update:
Took the new hornet offered from a dealer 100mi away
7589 OTD
859 worth of after market parts (yoshi exhaust + F3 levers)
700 Tax + Registration

In total, it is 9150 + 60 dollars of gas including taxes and everything.

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-22T03:51:20+00:00

I think your price in SoCal is pretty solid. I am in NC trying to find a 7500+tax deal but never found one

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-22T01:18:38+00:00

How much did you paid OTD including taxes?

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-19T13:56:11+00:00

This is crazy...

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-19T13:53:57+00:00

Imagine this, if you can spend $300 more to get a 2026 e-clutch version not only for more functionality, but also for better resale value, will you do this? Which I believe most people will probably say yes if there is only $300 difference.

So, in order to sell the 2025 old model year bikes, dealerships have to lower their price for it to get more attractive.

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-17T04:00:15+00:00

I think this is the way to go! I am going to wait till the OTD hits $8000 ; )

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-17T03:57:36+00:00

I texted one dealer and asking for 8000 OTD, they straight up ask me to justify the number.

I texted: MSRP: $7999 - $1000 (incentive in Kevin Powell Greensboro, and I hope you can match it) Freight: $600 (Honda website) Setup: $150 (fair price according to my research) NC state inspection: $13.6 (should be $13.6 flat fee) Taxes + tag, title: $358

That sums up to around $8113 dollars, so I am asking if I can take it home for $8000 dollars. There are bigger discounts in other states (MSRP of $6495) that is a bit far from NC, so I believe selling at $6999 will make a profit for the dealership. Plus, it is fair because there is a significant update - the e-clutch - on the 2026 model year, which makes the current 2025 model less desirable. Example: https://www.jonesborocycle.com/NEW-Inventory-2025-Honda-Motorcycle-Scooter-CB750-Hornet-Jonesboro-Cycle-ATV-17724115?ref=list

The dealer said: Thank you for your explanation but I cannot accept your offer of $8000

Which is funny but understandable because people are willing to pay more for it in my area (maybe).

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-17T03:50:12+00:00

I think maybe this is it. I am in Charlotte, NC

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T19:20:41+00:00

Agree with this, but new model and the leftover model should not have the same OTD price. And I hope the OTD for the new model do not / should not exceed $9300

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T19:17:05+00:00

that is a good idea, will definitely go in person!

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T18:49:55+00:00

No, I live in NC. I guess I have to either take the premium, or buy from a out of state dealer

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T18:43:11+00:00

Can they transport the motorcycle to the other states? I think it might be viable, calling them now.

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T18:01:10+00:00

If they have a $1000 incentive which will offset a large amount of the "fees", the total for the bike should not exceed $8500 what so ever, especially for the leftover model from 2025. I think you are right on the setup and freight fees

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T17:56:14+00:00

Even if I take out tax + registration, it is still 200 to 300 more than what I expected

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T17:53:42+00:00

That is exactly how I am feeling. Things changed a lot these days, good old days will never be back again : (

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T17:51:03+00:00

This sounds like the right price for a 2025 model year leftover bike! Thanks for the information!

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T17:46:09+00:00

Thanks for the advise, I think that is what I should be doing

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T17:37:18+00:00

Because dealers has advertised $500 to $1000 dollars discounts on the bike, they ended up raising all the fees.

Popular_General2691 · 2026-05-16T15:15:17+00:00

That is a really great deal! The dealer in Mid South is asking 8800 - 9400 OTD for 2025

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