Inside This Week’s Motorbike Auction Market – 6 Upcoming Sales inc Aprilia RS Replicas, Salvage Motorcycles & Classic Vintage Bikes
This week we list 6 motorcycle and scooter auctions taking place across Australia. These sales feature a wide range of bikes, including road bikes, dirt bikes, trail bikes, scooters, that come from private sellers, insurance claims, and repossessions.
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FAQ
What types of motorcycles come up at auction?
Everything from commuter scooters and trail bikes to high-end road bikes and vintage collectables. For the most part they are insurance write-offs, fleet bikes (like Australia Post), repossessions, and deceased estate sales.
Are motorcycles sold with roadworthy certificates?
Generally no. Most bikes are sold as-is. Budget for a roadworthy inspection before riding, and repairs. Bikes from insurance or salvage sales will likely need major repairs (if in fact they can be re-registered).
Can I inspect a bike before bidding online?
Usually, Yes (except for Pickles). Inspection periods are listed on each auctioneer’s site. A pre-purchase inspection from a qualified mechanic is worth the cost on any bike over a few hundred dollars.
What is a PPSR check and do I need one?
A Personal Property Securities Register check confirms the bike isn’t stolen, written off, or under finance. At $2, it’s essential for every purchase. See our article on buying motorbikes from auction for more tips.
Trends & Insights
Off-road stock is setting the pace across Australian auction listings this week. Auction Finder’s October 12 update flags trail and mini dirt bikes as prominent lots across 26 upcoming sales, a trend that lines up with FCAI figures showing off-road sales up 17.1 per cent year to date at 30,845 units (Auction Finder, Oct 12). For vendors, recreational and junior machines are currently the easiest lots to move.
Pickles is capitalising on that demand with its national online motorcycle auction running October 12 to 14. The fortnightly sale draws from insurance, finance and private sources nationwide, with off-road and entry-level machines given clear priority in the catalogue, mirroring the strength in junior and trail demand (Auction Finder, Oct 12).
On the collector side, GTS Auctions launched its October motorcycle sale on October 14, running through October 20. The catalogue mixes restored Kawasakis, V-Rods, fixer-uppers and classics including a Harris Bonneville and CB750, pitched at both riders and enthusiasts (GTS Auctions, Oct 14). Donington Auctions has meanwhile opened consignment for its classic and vintage sale closing November 2, chasing European marques and projects on the back of recent strong results for desirable vintage stock (Auction Finder, Oct 12).
The pricing picture is mixed. Broader powersports auction reports point to seasonal softening in wholesale values alongside cautious Q4 consumer sentiment, though year-on-year values remain stronger for 2026 and off-road segments continue to outperform (Motorcycle & Powersports News, Oct 14). Buyers should watch whether the Pickles results and GTS closing prices confirm that off-road premium holds through late October.
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Rod’s Tips
Grays and Pickles run the most consistent motorcycle volumes. Grays inlcudes a lot of privat sellers while Pickles features rolling online sales that include ex police bikes but mostly insurance sales and sometimes repossessions. Insurance stolen and recovered and write-offs, which if nothing else, are a reliable source for project bikes and parts machines.
Insurance write-offs can be genuine value, if, the damage is purely cosmetic. A bike written off for a cracked fairing and bent lever is very different from one with frame or engine damage, amd sometiomes the prior hides the latter. Inspect the listing photos carefully and ask the auctioneer for a full condition report.
Vintage and collectable bikes attract specialist buyers. If you’re chasing a Japanese classic or a vintage British bike, monitor the collectables auctions at Donington as well as the mainstream vehicle houses.
Victoria
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2009 Aprilla RS REPLICA Petrol
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This is a standalone motorcycle lot rather than part of a larger collection, which means all attention goes to the one bike. The Aprilia RS Replica is a sporty 2009 build with the rep-racer look that made the model popular.
Being a single-lot listing, condition and completeness are the main things to check. Review the photos and any inspection notes carefully, and confirm what’s included before you commit.
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The Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Auction – CONSIGNING NOW
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Donington Auctions runs classic, collector and performance car sales out of Melbourne, and this event narrows the focus to motorcycles. Consignments are open now, which means the catalogue will build over the coming months rather than landing all at once.
The house’s usual territory covers European marques alongside muscle cars, so the bike list will likely span British, Italian and Japanese machinery, with the odd collectable thrown in. Condition will vary from project bikes to turnkey riders.
If you have something sitting in the shed, consigning early gets it in front of buyers sooner. If you are buying, check back as lots are added. The auction closes 2 November 2026.
National / Online
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National Online Salvage Motorcycles
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Salvage auctions suit buyers who can assess damage themselves and are happy to take on a repair project. This one spans the full spectrum, from LAMS-approved learner bikes like the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650L and 2025 Kawasaki Z650L, to litre-class superbikes including the 2025 BMW S 1000 RR and 2019 BMW S 1000 RR.
Mid-range options are well covered too. There’s a 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636), a 2023 Yamaha YZF-R1, a pair of Harley-Davidsons from 2024 and 2025, and a 2019 Honda Dio (NSC110) for anyone after cheap commuter transport.
Because the bikes are held at various locations nationally, check the individual lot details for where each one sits and what condition it’s in before bidding. Inspections and freight costs are worth factoring into your number. The auction closes 21 October 2026.
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Motorbike, Marine & Recreation Assets Auction
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Lloyds Auctions is running this one entirely online, which suits buyers who would rather bid from the couch than stand in a yard all morning. The catalogue spans vehicles, motorcycles and marine categories, with jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods also in the mix. That spread usually means decent value on the smaller stuff while the bigger ticket items draw the most attention.
Bikes and boats are the headline categories, so check the lot list carefully for what is actually included and condition notes before you commit. Recreation assets and general goods round out the sale, and those lots are often where the sharpest buying sits. Closing date is 21 October 2026, so there is time to inspect the catalogue properly.
Australian Capital Territory
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Canberra Car & Motorbike Auction
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