Buying a Motorcycle in December? Check the Advantages and Disadvantages Before Deciding

New Delhi: If you are planning on buying a new motorcycle before the end of the year, then December can prove to be a big opportunity for you. Vehicle companies come up with huge discounts, offers, and attractive finance schemes to clear the remaining stock in the last month of the year. For this reason, the showroom environment looks different every year in December, and many saving options open up for the buyers. But the big question is—is it really beneficial to buy a bike at the end of the year? Let us understand the answer.

Benefits of buying a bike in December

1. Opportunity to save more: At the end of the year, companies offer cash discounts, exchange bonuses, low down payment schemes, free insurance, accessory packs, and sometimes even zero-cost financing on motorcycles. Offers received during festivals sometimes continue till December. Dealers also show more flexibility on slow-selling variants, providing additional benefits to buyers.

2. Savings due to New Year price increase: Most companies increase prices in January. This increase occurs due to input costs, upgrades, and revisions. If you buy the bike in December, the old (lower) ex-showroom price is locked in, and the total savings become even higher when discounts are included.

Disadvantages of buying a bike in December

1. Resale value is considered less in one year: A bike purchased in December is considered to be of last year after the arrival of the New Year. Even if you have driven it only a few kilometers, both the resale value and insurance value are affected. If you're planning on selling the bike in 2–3 years, this difference could be significant.

2. New features or colors may be missed: In a new model year, companies often introduce new colors, small feature updates, and minor hardware upgrades. You may miss these updates if you buy in December. Sometimes only slow-selling variants are available.

What to keep in mind while buying a bike in December?

• Don't decide based on discounts alone; do compare on-road prices.
• Check what is included in the free insurance—sometimes the third-party premium has to be paid separately.
• The actual value of the old vehicle may be reduced in the exchange bonus.
• Zero-cost finance may have hidden charges, processing fees, or mandatory add-ons.
• Perform PDI prior to delivery—check tire wear code, battery, odometer, and rust or damage.

When is it beneficial to buy a bike?

In December, when companies have to destock and discounts are attractive. At the beginning of the new financial year, when dealers' targets are not met, good offers are available. Before a model update, when old stock is heavily discounted.

Should you buy a bike in December?

It completely depends on your preferences. If you are going to keep the bike for many years and want the lowest price, then December is the right time for you. But if you plan to resell in 2–3 years or the new model year, and new colors and features are important to you, then it might be better to wait for the January batch.