The Triumph Bobber: Scaldingly Hot Property on the Used Market
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This episode of Tuesday at Dobbs' dives into the current state of the used motorcycle market, spotlighting the rising popularity of the Triumph Bobber as a dominant force in the cruiser segment. The host, Freddie, contrasts the underperforming Triumph Thunderbird 1600—once a bold attempt to challenge American cruisers—with the Triumph Bobber, which has become a hot commodity, selling quickly on classifieds and commanding prices starting at £6,000. He shares a personal cautionary tale about buying a previously written-off Thunderbird, emphasizing the importance of using CarVertical for vehicle history checks. The episode also explores investment potential in classic and vintage bikes, highlighting the dramatic appreciation of the Ducati Sport Classic 1000, now fetching £13,000. Additionally, the host celebrates the growing role of Chinese marketplaces like AliExpress and Temu in supplying high-quality, affordable parts for classic and modern bikes, citing real user experiences. Finally, he features Linda’s inspiring story of passing her motorcycle test and receiving a proposal, leading to a feature on the new BMW R1200C—launched in 2024—now available used for under £8,000, a remarkable deal given its brand-new price of £12,060.
The Triumph Bobber has become the go-to cruiser in the UK used market, selling quickly and commanding prices from £6,000.
Always use a vehicle history checker like CarVertical before buying a used motorcycle—especially for bikes with a written-off history.
The Ducati Sport Classic 1000 has seen massive value appreciation, now worth £13,000, making it one of the best investment bikes in the market.
Chinese online marketplaces like AliExpress and Temu are essential for sourcing rare, high-quality motorcycle parts at a fraction of the cost.
The new BMW R1200C, launched in 2024, is available used for under £8,000—offering exceptional value and build quality for a brand-new model.
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Welcome & Bike of the Week Intro
Freddie welcomes listeners, thanks them for engagement, and introduces the episode’s theme: used motorcycle market trends. He sets the stage with a personal anecdote and previews the main topics.
Triumph Thunderbird: A Missed Opportunity
Freddie critiques the Triumph Thunderbird 1600 as a well-built but commercially unsuccessful attempt to compete with American cruisers. He shares his own experience of buying a written-off Thunderbird without knowing, underscoring the importance of vehicle history checks.
The Triumph Bobber: The New Cruiser King
“These things do not hang around. And if you're looking for one, this is just about the cheapest you're going to get.”
Classic Bikes & Investment Potential
“These bikes are going to go into the stratosphere and they already basically have so if you've got a spare bit of cash and fancy buying a bike that's now almost too valuable to ride.”
China’s Role in Motorcycle Restoration
“In the modern era, it pays to buy new from China especially when second-hand JDM are ridiculous money.”
“These bikes are going to go into the stratosphere and they already basically have so if you've got a spare bit of cash and fancy buying a bike that's now almost too valuable to ride.”
“These things do not hang around. And if you're looking for one, this is just about the cheapest you're going to get.”
“In the modern era, it pays to buy new from China especially when second-hand JDM are ridiculous money.”
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Freddie
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Triumph Bobber
other
Triumph Thunderbird 1600
other
AliExpress
product
Harley Davidson
brand
Ducati Sport Classic 1000
other
BMW R1200C
other
CarVertical
organization
Linda
person
Temu
product
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