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How expensive are spare parts for motorcycles?
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How expensive are spare parts for motorcycles?

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How expensive are spare parts for the respective motorcycles?

Logically, if a part breaks on the motorcycle, it should be replaced. But the logic behind the price calculation of original parts is often difficult to understand. MOTORRAD checked with the providers.

Thorsten Dentges

05/01/2012

The woman was nice, but to blame. Suddenly changed lanes and thwarted my colleague Jorg Lohse so much that he and Triumph Street Triple scraped briefly across the asphalt. The driver was terribly sorry, and Lohse was a bit scratched, but a first expert look at the fallen motorcycle told him: Scratches, cracks and a few plastic parts scrap, broken seat, but tank, engine and frame intact, so it’s not that wild. So he dictated to the police, who is actually well versed in spare parts because of his job, in the accident log: estimated damage maximum 2500 euros. A few days later the big surprise: total damage five euros over the new value of the motorcycle, around 8,000 euros. Cockpit 868.91 euros, silencer left 504.06 euros, fork base 348.52 euros, new seat 372.84 euros and so on and so forth. It was good that the insurance paid, otherwise Lohse would probably have fallen out of his socks at the counter. How can it be that the parts are so expensive? MOTORRAD got in touch with nine major motorcycle manufacturers and requested a price list for typical camber and wear parts for each of their current bestsellers.

All pharmacist prices? Not at all, at least claim the providers. Markus Deckert from Triumph Germany: “To a certain extent, the high prices are explained by the fact that a certain contingent of spare and lintel parts has to be available for a large number of models and over a very long period of time, and when parts are rarely used, the goods remain on the shelf for years , so there are high storage costs. In addition to this mixed calculation, there are enormous costs for test runs, because as a manufacturer, unlike the aftermarket, we are subject to very strict requirements in terms of product liability Pass on costs to end customers. In any case, free trade avoids less profitable slow-moving goods like the devil avoids holy water.

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The number of companies that are involved in the motorcycle market with spare parts manufacturers is also manageable, and vehicle manufacturers and the independent aftermarket are equally among their customers. The quality of original equipment and retrofit parts is therefore often on the same level. The Japanese original equipment manufacturer Vesrah, for example, has been equipping established motorcycle brands with clutches, sealing kits and valves for decades, but many products are also freely available in different packaging. When it comes to brake pads or oil filters, there are only a few manufacturers in the world who have the relevant know-how. Here, too, original and retrofit parts are often technically identical and only differ in the packaging – and sometimes in the price. However, it is not so easy for independent workshops to get hold of original parts. “We have to get most of the model-specific fairing parts from Holland, for example,” says the brand-independent TK Motorradsport workshop in Kempen. Conventional wear parts, on the other hand, are ordered by professional screwdrivers from the Lower Rhine with much less stress from the wholesaler Matthies in Hamburg. “For certain years of construction, the original Suzuki kit was not the best choice for the 600 bandit, so the retrofit quality was better,” explains Ingo Kleinen from TK Motorradsport and prefers to trust his own experience rather than promising advertising messages.


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Brake pads should be changed frequently – and the quality should be right.

He advises the customer against if cheaper means qualitatively worse. Take batteries as an example: Although the price hit are often quite good at the beginning, they rarely prove themselves in the long run and experience has shown that they have to be replaced more often, which is ultimately more expensive. Such experiences should first be gathered, because the product cosmos “aftermarket” is almost infinite, and the quality is clean and shabby, mega and bad, tops and flops close together. For this reason, Stefan Wahl from Motorcorner in Wangen near Goppingen in southern Germany prefers to trust the original parts because, in his opinion, the vehicle manufacturers invest more in quality assurance. As an authorized dealer, he looks after various brands, but can also easily buy them on the open market. In terms of spare parts, he still sells less than five percent of items that do not come from the original range. “As far as prices are concerned, motorcycle manufacturers now compare strongly with each other and also keep a close eye on the aftermarket. I hardly notice any major price differences, ”says Wahl. With original parts, he also has the greater certainty that everything is guaranteed to fit and that the service provided by the manufacturer is right.

As a dealer and workshop professional, he must be particularly careful that the part to be installed does not cause any trouble. In any case, the guarantee, which is only a voluntary service, can expire if other than original parts are used for the entire motorcycle; the statutory guarantee is limited if there is a direct connection between consequential defects and accessories. With some Ebay providers who sell questionable Far East goods, one cannot necessarily assume this responsibility towards the customer. There is a particular danger from plagiarism, which is now quite common and only pretends the tested quality. So before you fish for alleged bargains on the Internet, it is worth making a non-binding inquiry to the authorized dealer for their best offer. Fortunately, with normal care and accident-free, a spare part is rarely required, but it should do its job reliably. Good compatibility has its price. A pharmacist would also advise.

Conclusion

To assemble a motorcycle yourself from individual parts would be financial madness. Even the comparatively small sample order lists amount to between half and three quarters of the new motorcycle value. So it’s no wonder that an accident quickly results in total economic loss. It is also no surprise that inexpensive mid-range machines have the lowest spare parts prices in comparison. It’s astonishing that the Harley spare parts are so cheap. However, a closer look shows that many conventional or rather “antiquated” parts have been used on this motorcycle. Electronic displays, LED lights or elaborately forged levers are more likely to be found in the other candidates. These parts may be nicer, more modern and better, but they also cost more. In the future, spare parts will therefore increase in price due to further technical upgrades. Hopefully the suppliers will continue to optimize their parts logistics in such a way that they do not have to call up pharmacist prices.

Comparison of camber and wear parts


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This can be expensive for the Duacti driver.

BMW R 1200 GS Ducati Multistrada 1200 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 X Honda CBF 600 S.
Wear parts *
Front brake pads 123.14 173.70 69.00 174.78
Rear brake pads 71.29 29.87 63.00 42.22
Brake disc / s in front 494.80 463.32 176.00 335.90
Coupling set cpl. 116.20 298.21 296.00 46.90
battery 136.20 109.22 168.00 120.83
Steering head bearing set 132.45 80.22 88.00 61.17
Wheel bearing set in front 20.00 31.42 128.00 37.84
Rear shock absorber / s 767.73 998.95 452.00 345.50
total 1861.81 2184.91 1440 1165.14
Lintel parts *    
Clutch fitting 259.18 235.95 54.00 21.93
Handbrake valve 267.04 226.75 173.00 39.27
Rear view mirror (piece) 56.29 91.93 47.00 34.57
Indicator front (piece) 51.90 67.41 89.00 38.32
Instrument cluster 687.23 656.37 169.00 1011.50
Headlight unit 327.25 489.05 153.00 289.48
Painted tank 841.88 796.71 803.00 909.04
Rear silencer / piece 568.52 551.57 477.00 627.30
Triple clamp above 457.89 245.14 229.00 272.72
Fork tube 287.98 475.57 128.00 259.21
Fork dip tube 480.40 876.38 229.00 166.74
Front wheel / front rim 280.13 985.46 636.00 624.30
Front fender 42.02 166.70 482.00 117.29
Rear frame 1573.42 637.36 459.00 298.34
Rear light unit 133.60 153.21 78.00 147.92
License plate holder 24.48 47.80 31.00 38.40
total 6339.21 6703.36 4237 4896.33
Kawasaki
ER-6n		 KTM
990 supermoto		 Suzuki
Bandit 1250		 triumph
Tiger 800		 Yamaha
XJ6		 Wear parts *
Front brake pads 115.93 106.02 103.29 111.32 60.12
Rear brake pads 41.01 49.50 60.53 50.27 33.27
Brake disc / s in front 504.14 375.80 385.08 460.96 277.28
Coupling set cpl. 132.57 254.92 197.74 213.95 197.01
battery 133.93 205.39 86.56 100.85 101.50
Steering head bearing set 76.54 49.98 76.60 51.66 103.51
Wheel bearing set in front 38.56 45.52 56.36 57.75 19.16
Rear shock absorber / s 296.27 1078.85 403.26 788.00 325.66
total 1338.95 2165.98 1369.42 1834.76 1117.51
Lintel parts *    
Clutch fitting 109.96 42.42 227.34 76.12 24.62
Handbrake valve 282.07 87.82 232.02 227.92 160.07
Rearview mirror (piece) 51.77 19.34 42.53 69.91 52.81
Indicator front (piece) 43.14 14.58 40.00 51.34 22.76
Instrument cluster 733.19 268.23 429.16 779.82 475.90
Headlight unit 285.02 114.18 254.08 300.32 326.00
Painted tank 587.71 969.73 672.71 776.82 537.80
Rear silencer / piece 592.58 779.69 691.40 626.12 1267.25
Triple clamp above 183.72 150.06 399.56 178.34 190.51
Fork tube 232.62 294.47 312.29 368.80 116.17
Fork dip tube 241.07 485.28 248.57 336.33 156.64
Front wheel / front rim 526.30 611.60 572.58 659.90 459.11
Front fender 63.02 117.69 138.35 150.50 90.14
Rear frame Not
available		 485.70 Not 
available		 Not
available		 Not
available
Rear light unit 142.29 57.89 101.03 103.21 77.25
License plate holder 50.44 35.58 10.00 43.98 28.92
total 4124.9 4534.26 4371.62 4749.43 3985.95

* All prices are recommended retail prices by the manufacturers / importers in euros including VAT, as of December 2011. Unless explicitly stated, the total price of all parts required, e.g. B. in the case of a double brake disc at the front, the sum is given for both brake discs and for the brake pads for both brake calipers.

Conclusion


How expensive are spare parts for motorcycles?


BMW

The bestseller from Germany doesn’t seem overpriced in terms of the sum of wear parts.

BMW
The bottom line is that the bestseller from Germany does not seem overpriced in terms of the sum of the wearing parts. Some replacement parts are priced well below those of half as expensive entry-level models from the competition.

Ducati
The wallet of the fast GS competitor from Italy has to be opened wider. But in many individual parts, the two SUVs are on the same wavelength. Only a few components such as the rim or shock absorber are particularly expensive.

Harley-Davidson
The bottom line is that Harley riding is a cheap pleasure. The generally known, above-average value retention is combined with low maintenance prices. Doing without expensive technology (e.g. LED lights or LCD cockpit) also pays off.

Honda
In the golf class, the red pencil rules when it comes to wearing parts. In this list, you can only travel cheaper with the Yamaha XJ6 than with the Honda. You are also well positioned with the fall parts – as long as you don’t have to replace the cockpit.

Kawasaki
The ER shines with a solid balance sheet. When it comes to maintenance parts, the competitors from Honda and Yamaha are somewhat cheaper. On the other hand, the Kawa is making up ground again when it comes to repairing fall damage – even if Harley is actually even cheaper.

KTM
The spare parts balance for the fun and play equipment from Austria makes it clear once again that KTM riding can be wear-intensive, but does not exhaust the pilot. Fall classics such as indicators and mirrors can almost be paid for out of the postage.

Suzuki
The fat bandit scores with a remarkable list of camber and wear part prices. The full-value bike in the u-one-liter class also puts many an entry-level moped in your pocket at the spare parts counter. A real bargain: the battery.

triumph
In the maintenance analysis, the little off-road tiger stalks closely in the footsteps of the 1200 GS. On off-road excursions one should exercise caution and avoid damage to expensive components such as fenders, cockpit, tank and muffler as far as possible.

Yamaha
The XJ6 also seems to be a real entry-level bike in terms of follow-up costs. Even everyday parts such as brake pads are particularly cheap to get in original quality. It only gets happy when the underfloor exhaust has to be replaced.

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