Anyone else notice the number of low mileage used Spyders on Marketplace? Any ideas why?

[Sundown]

Not in the market for another RT, but they show up in my Facebook marketplace. I am surprised at the number of low mileage examples for sale; I'm talking 4 years old and not even ready (as far as mileage is concerned) for their 3000 mile service. I'm working yet, so not piling on nearly as many miles as I'd like, but my '24 has 15,000 miles (which pales in comparison to what some on here travel). Just an observation I thought I'd share. Anyone else notice this or have a theory as to why?

 

[Mrmikey]

I'm thinking it's people bought them and don't/can't get used to the different handling, the twitchyness for lack of a better word.
I will admit when I bought mine, never being on one before, I was seriously considering getting rid of it the first week. After reading the tips, on this site mainly, I stuck with it and glad I did.

 

[Woodaddict]

The Spyder tends to be sold to mid aged to older aged riders. They come from 2 wheels when they start to be unstable to hold up the weight anymore. So those age groups then are more inclined to have minor health problems that need to be taken care of from time to time. And also, these age groups have more discretionary income to spend on one, then often don't have time to ride, and may not be a long time rider anyway. So they try it, then don't care to ride enough.

 

[jdgretz]

I suspect there is a lot of buyers remorse involved. As others have said, the Spyder isn't like a regular motorcycle and folks who hope it will be as easy to ride are often disappointed. I bought my 2024 RT-L with 28 miles on it after a year and a half of ownership by the original owner. I would love to know the story behind that. My good fortune.

jdg

 

[Br549rick]

I have seen examples as mentioned; low miles, a few years old, on market because of driver health issues... many times...