Used motorbikes in Canada typically sell for C$945 to C$9,450 (about $675 to $6,750). Service history does more for a bike’s price than mileage does, and buyers ask for it before almost anything else.
What motorbikes are worth in Canada
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | C$9,437 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | C$8,022 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | C$6,134 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | C$4,247 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | C$2,359 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Recent tyres, chain and sprockets
- An MOT with meaningful time remaining where applicable
What pulls it down
- Missing service history, which buyers discount heavily
- Corrosion on fasteners, forks and downpipes
Selling a motorbike in Canada
Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Canada’s resale market is concentrated in a handful of metro areas separated by very long distances, which makes it unusually collection-led — most buyers are looking for something they can pick up the same week.
Canada Post, Purolator and UPS cover the country, but rates change sharply between provinces and remote postcodes carry surcharges.
Two practical things shape a Canadian sale. Interprovincial shipping costs can exceed the value of a mid-priced item, which is why so much trade here is collection-only. And winter genuinely interrupts handovers in much of the country, so agree a window rather than a fixed day between December and March.
Working out what yours is worth
- Gather the service book, receipts and any MOT history
- Photograph the chain, sprockets and tyre tread
Getting it ready
- Gather the V5C, service history, MOT certificates and any receipts, particularly for chain, tyres and major services.
- Clean it thoroughly, and be honest about any drop damage — scraped bar ends and levers are obvious to any rider.
Photograph
- Both sides in daylight, full bike in frame
- The chain and rear sprocket close up
- The tyres showing tread, plus any scrape, dent or corrosion
Put in the description
- MOT expiry, service history and number of previous owners
- Chain, sprocket and tyre condition, with approximate remaining life
- Any drop damage, modifications, or aftermarket parts fitted
Make, model, engine size, year and mileage: “Yamaha MT-07 689cc, 2019, 11,000 miles, MOT to June 2026”. Engine size matters for licence categories and is a primary filter. Mention if it is A2 licence compatible, which is a deliberate search among newer riders.
Confirm cleared funds before the keys and V5C move — WishThrift does not process or hold payment. If a buyer wants a test ride, check their licence and insurance first, and hold something of value while they are out.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the C$9,437 a buyer pays is the C$9,437 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Canada
Canada is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Canada with their own page for motorbikes.
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Vancouver
- Brampton
- Hamilton
- Surrey
- Quebec City
- Halifax
- Laval
- London
Common questions
Where can I sell a motorbike in Canada?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Is the service history complete?
Photograph the book and receipts. On motorbikes documented servicing is worth a real premium.
What affects a used motorbike’s value most?
Service history, then condition of consumables like tyres and chain. Mileage matters less than owners expect if the history is complete.
Should I clean a bike before photographing it?
Yes, but do not steam-clean it to hide corrosion. Buyers look at fasteners and downpipes precisely because they reveal how it was stored.
More: how to sell a motorbike, what motorbikes are worth, or Vehicles across Canada.