Rottweiler Motors Journal · Swiss Used Motorcycle Market
September is a market of extremes. Affordable rider bikes are still easy to find, but the gap between ordinary examples and preservation-grade machines is getting harder to ignore. The Monster 900 and SR400 now show dramatic outliers, while scarce adventure icons remain surprisingly attainable.
Swiss Market Snapshot
| Model | Observed asking range | Supply | September view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha SR400 | CHF 3,600–3,900 for normal examples; one CHF 9,900 outlier | 4 listings | Small market, strong outlier |
| Ducati Monster 900 | CHF 2,600–4,980 rider market; CHF 10,500 collector example | 9 listings | Two-tier market confirmed |
| Kawasaki W650 | CHF 3,900–7,990 | 9 listings | Healthy supply, wide spread |
| BMW R1150 GS / Adventure | roughly CHF 2,900–4,900 for visible usable examples | Multiple | Outstanding utility value |
| Yamaha XT600 | CHF 2,900–3,300 rider bikes; roughly CHF 5,400–7,000 early/Ténéré examples | 10 listings incl. one unusual new listing | Clear two-tier market |
| Honda XRV750 Africa Twin | CHF 3,500–6,000 | 3 visible examples | Scarce, cheaper entry point |
| Suzuki DR650 | CHF 1,700–4,999 | Very low | Condition dominates price |
| Honda NX650 Dominator | No current listings observed | 0 listings | Scarcity only, no price signal |
1. Ducati Monster 900 — The Split Is Now Structural
Nine current advertisements span from ordinary rider bikes below CHF 5,000 to a 1997 example with only 1,042 km at CHF 10,500. That spread makes the lesson clear: model name alone no longer explains value. Originality, early production, mileage, documented belt and valve work and untouched cosmetics increasingly determine which market a Monster belongs to.
RTWR verdict: ordinary 900s still offer serious character per franc; exceptional originals have already entered collector pricing.
VIEW CURRENT MONSTER 900 LISTINGS2. Yamaha SR400 — Four Bikes, Two Price Worlds
The normal September market is remarkably compact: three examples sit between CHF 3,600 and CHF 3,900. Then comes a 2015 motorcycle with just 1,664 km at CHF 9,900. One advertisement does not reset the market, but it shows how strongly sellers can price ultra-low-mileage, presentation-grade examples.
RTWR verdict: CHF 3,600–3,900 remains the useful rider benchmark; treat the CHF 9,900 bike as a collector outlier, not an average.
VIEW CURRENT SR400 LISTINGS3. Kawasaki W650 — Still the Market’s Best Retro Barometer
Nine listings create genuine choice from CHF 3,900 to CHF 7,990. The lower end remains accessible, several middle-market bikes sit around CHF 4,000–5,500, while dealer-prepared and particularly clean examples command materially more. That is a healthier market than a single rare listing: buyers can compare condition rather than simply accept the only available price.
RTWR verdict: stable long-term appeal, but September still rewards selective buyers.
VIEW CURRENT W650 LISTINGS4. BMW R1150 GS — Value Without Fashion Tax
Visible GS and Adventure examples remain roughly in the CHF 2,900–4,900 zone, including a high-mileage 2005 Adventure around CHF 3,395 and lower-mileage dealer bikes closer to CHF 4,500–4,900. The market continues to price mileage more calmly than many retro categories because service history and mechanical condition matter more.
RTWR verdict: still one of Switzerland’s strongest long-distance purchases below CHF 5,000.
VIEW CURRENT R1150 LISTINGS5. Yamaha XT600 — The Heritage Premium Is Fully Visible
Later XT600E rider bikes remain around CHF 2,900–3,300, while early 1984 machines and Ténéré variants cluster roughly between CHF 5,400 and CHF 7,000. The difference is no longer subtle: historical specification, correct tanks and bodywork and early production matter far more than the XT600 badge alone.
RTWR verdict: later bikes are excellent riders; early correct examples are already preservation purchases.
VIEW CURRENT XT600 LISTINGS6. Honda XRV750 Africa Twin — Scarce, But a New Low Entry Point
Three visible examples now stretch from CHF 3,500 to CHF 6,000. That lower asking price is important: it puts a genuine Africa Twin comfortably below the CHF 5,000 line while supply remains thin. Buyers should judge bodywork, subframe, wheel condition, electrical health and evidence of hard travel use before celebrating the price.
RTWR verdict: the CHF 3,500 example makes September unusually interesting for heritage-adventure buyers.
VIEW CURRENT XRV750 LISTINGS7. Suzuki DR650 — Thin Supply, Huge Condition Spread
The newest visible data show only two examples, from a CHF 1,700 DR650 SE to a CHF 4,999 Dakar-labelled machine. With supply this thin, a model average is almost meaningless. Mechanical condition, modifications, inspection status and documentation dominate the price.
RTWR verdict: inspect the motorcycle, not the number in the advertisement.
VIEW CURRENT DR650 LISTINGS8. Honda NX650 Dominator — Still Missing
The MotoScout24 model page continues to show zero results. That strengthens the scarcity story from August, but it still does not establish a new price level. The next clean Swiss NX650 advertisement will be more informative than another month of absence.
RTWR verdict: a scarcity watch, not a confirmed appreciation story.
CHECK CURRENT NX650 AVAILABILITYWhat Changed Since August?
SR400
Supply fell from seven observed listings to four, while a CHF 9,900 outlier widened the visible price spread.
Monster 900
The rider/collector divide remains the clearest pricing story in the index.
XRV750
A CHF 3,500 example lowers the entry point without changing the scarcity thesis.
NX650
Zero visible listings again. Scarcity is confirmed; price appreciation is not.
Methodology & Disclaimer
Research completed on 1 September 2026 using current Swiss MotoScout24 model pages and visible advertisements. Ranges reflect asking prices, not negotiated or completed transaction prices. Listing counts and availability can change at any time. Extreme outliers, heavily modified motorcycles and unclear advertisements were treated cautiously. Rottweiler Motors did not physically inspect any motorcycle and has no commercial relationship with the sellers. This article is editorial market commentary, not financial, investment or mechanical advice.