Rottweiler Motors Journal · Swiss Used Motorcycle Market
August is not a straight-line market. Affordable rider bikes have reappeared at the lower end, several icons are showing a sharp split between ordinary examples and collector-grade machines, and one previously watched model has vanished from the current Swiss listings entirely.
Swiss Market Snapshot
| Model | Observed asking range | Supply | August view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha SR400 | CHF 3,500–4,700 | 7 listings | Stable and liquid |
| Ducati Monster 900 | CHF 2,500–4,800 rider market; one collector outlier above CHF 10k | Multiple | Strongly split market |
| Kawasaki W650 | CHF 3,900–6,480 | 10 listings | Softer entry prices |
| BMW R1150 GS | around CHF 3,800–4,900 for usable examples | Available | Excellent utility value |
| Yamaha XT600 | CHF 2,900–3,300 rider bikes; CHF 6,200–7,000 early/Ténéré examples | 9 listings | Two separate markets |
| Honda XRV750 Africa Twin | CHF 4,800–6,000 | 3 listings | Scarce, still attainable |
| Suzuki DR650 | CHF 2,499–4,999 | Low | Condition-led pricing |
| Honda NX650 Dominator | No current listings observed | 0 listings | Scarcity, no price signal |
1. Yamaha SR400 — The Market’s Reliable Baseline
The SR400 remains one of the easiest retro singles to read. Seven current listings sit mostly between CHF 3,500 and CHF 4,700, creating a useful and relatively transparent band. The lower end is still accessible, while cleaner and lower-mileage examples command a sensible—but not speculative—premium.
RTWR verdict: stable, usable and still one of the safest entries into classic-looking ownership.
VIEW CURRENT SR400 LISTINGS2. Ducati Monster 900 — One Model, Two Markets
The Monster 900 is the most interesting price story this month. Usable examples appear from roughly CHF 2,500 to CHF 4,800, including several bikes below CHF 4,000. At the opposite end, an extremely low-mileage example is advertised above CHF 10,000. That gap is not noise: originality, early production, documented maintenance and untouched condition increasingly determine which market a bike belongs to.
RTWR verdict: the ordinary rider bikes look undervalued; the best originals are already being treated as collectibles.
VIEW CURRENT MONSTER 900 LISTINGS3. Kawasaki W650 — Better Buying Window Than July
Ten listings now create real choice, and the entry point has softened. A high-mileage example is advertised at CHF 3,900, while a 2000 bike with 26,677 km and fresh inspection is shown at CHF 4,490. Cleaner dealer stock still reaches beyond CHF 6,000, but the lower half of the market is once again attractive.
RTWR verdict: the W650 remains collectible in the long term, but August favours buyers rather than sellers.
VIEW CURRENT W650 LISTINGS4. BMW R1150 GS — Maximum Motorcycle per Franc
The R1150 GS continues to resist fashion cycles. Examples around CHF 3,800–4,900 offer proven touring ability, parts support and genuine long-distance usefulness for less than many fashionable middleweight retros. Mileage matters less than evidence of careful servicing, healthy final-drive components and a functioning ABS system.
RTWR verdict: not the rarest bike here, but arguably the strongest utility purchase in the entire index.
VIEW CURRENT R1150 LISTINGS5. Yamaha XT600 — Rider Bikes and Early Classics Diverge
The XT600 market now has a visible divide. Later XT600E rider bikes are offered around CHF 2,900–3,300, while early and Ténéré-flavoured machines sit closer to CHF 6,200–7,000. Buyers should not compare those prices without comparing originality, model year, tank and bodywork, wheel specification and restoration quality.
RTWR verdict: buy the later bike to ride; buy the early, correct bike to preserve.
VIEW CURRENT XT600 LISTINGS6. Honda XRV750 Africa Twin — Scarcity Without Hysteria
Only three current examples were observed, between CHF 4,800 and CHF 6,000. That is thin supply for an established adventure icon, yet the market has not become irrational. The sub-CHF 5,000 bike is particularly relevant because clean, largely original XRV750s rarely stay invisible for long.
RTWR verdict: one of the clearest preservation buys in the current Swiss adventure market.
VIEW CURRENT XRV750 LISTINGS7. Suzuki DR650 — Cheap Only When the Condition Is Right
Observed asking prices run from roughly CHF 2,499 to CHF 4,999, but the DR650 is too modification-sensitive for a simple average to be useful. Rally bodywork, suspension upgrades and luggage can add practical value; neglected wiring, tired top ends and undocumented engine work can erase it just as quickly.
RTWR verdict: inspect the build, not the accessories list.
VIEW CURRENT DR650 LISTINGS8. Honda NX650 Dominator — Zero Listings Is Not a Price
No current Swiss NX650 listing was observed during this research window. That supports the scarcity thesis from July, but it does not prove that values have risen. A single future advertisement could reset the visible range immediately.
RTWR verdict: watch closely, but do not confuse absence with confirmed appreciation.
CHECK CURRENT NX650 AVAILABILITYWhat Changed Since July?
W650
More supply and lower entry prices weaken the short-term rise thesis.
Monster 900
The gap between rider bikes and collector-quality examples is now impossible to ignore.
NX650
Scarcity has increased, but there is no fresh asking-price evidence.
Adventure Icons
XRV750 and early XT600 examples remain thinly supplied and condition-sensitive.
Methodology & Disclaimer
Research completed on 1 August 2026 using current Swiss MotoScout24 model pages. Ranges reflect visible 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.