Motorbikes: say what exactly you’re looking for

Motorbikes for sale in New Zealand: prices by engine size

Updated 31 October 2026

A 125 cc motorbike in New Zealand costs about NZ$3,900 to NZ$5,000, a 650 cc road bike about NZ$15,800 to NZ$16,300, and a 1000 cc road bike NZ$23,000 to NZ$30,000. Electric dirt bikes range from about NZ$2,800 to NZ$12,600. These figures are approximate, according to sellers' websites, October 2026. For a quote on the bike you want, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licence, WoF and helmets

To ride on the road you need a motorcycle licence, and in New Zealand the motorcycle licence is class 6. Helmets must be worn at all times by riders and pillion passengers, and riders should keep the headlight on at all times. A motorcycle more than three years old and first registered on or after 1 January 2000 needs a warrant of fitness (WoF), so ask the seller for the WoF expiry date. Mopeds must meet the LA or LB vehicle class requirements.

Imports and warranty

Motorcycles brought in from overseas must be cleared with New Zealand Customs on arrival, so ask whether the price includes clearance. Manufacturer warranties often cover only bikes supplied by the New Zealand distributor, and only while the bike stays in New Zealand. Check that before you buy an imported model, and ask for the service history in writing.

Season and how it is sold here

The best riding weather is December to February. In June to August, rain and cold make a dirt bike harder to enjoy, so plan a purchase for spring. Prices are quoted with engine size in cubic centimetres and power in kilowatts, so compare like with like. Ask whether registration, insurance and transport to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga are included.

What to write in your request

Say whether you want a road bike, trail bike, scooter or electric model, the engine size in cubic centimetres, whether you want new or used, the year, the kilometres or engine hours, your licence class and your budget. Name your city so sellers can quote delivery.

Describe the bike in your own words in a BlaBlaPrice chat and add a photo if you have one. Buyers pay nothing. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Browse motorcycles or electric motorcycles.