Mike S;280834 wrote: I am wanting to to buy a 650 Versys or something similar. I know I can buy a New Versys for 285,000 but I am finding quite a few bikes in great condition with great add-ons for anywhere from 200,000 to 260,000. Is there any depreciation that is normal to this series of non import bike in Thai?
I have also responded to your other thread. Not much can be considered 'normal' here in Thailand, hence the TIT, This Is Thailand, expression. The Versys is a good value bike well received in Thailand, quite a few people have moved on from the ER6N or Ninja 650, whose resale values are a little lower. Another factor is that Kawasaki had a supply problem for quite a few months,(I am not sure if this has been fully resolved, but easy to check if you go and see your local dealer and ask for delivery time on a new Versys). So the usual supply and demand rule drove up the price of the second hand bikes.
The ER6 and Ninja 650 had good model upgrades for 2012, and are worth considering. The Versys is not a better bike than those, it is just different, and some riders prefer the more sporty characteristics of those over the Versys. The Versys has been unchanged since launch and maybe will be upgraded next year, which would increase depreciation of current model. As a general note, Depreciation for bikes and cars is probably lower in Thailand than in many more developed markets.