Dirt Bike Auctions Near Me [Locator Map + Bidding Guide + FAQ]

Dirt bike auctions are a great way to find used bikes below value. These auctions carry Powersport vehicles like motocross bikes, but you can find dual sport, enduros, universal Japanese bikes, and some cruisers. Depending on the auction you go to will depend on the quality of bikes you find. Below I’ll share where to find dirt bike auctions, tips for success, how the events flow, and my experience with the dirt bike auctions near me.

Map of Dirt Bike Auctions Near Me

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How to Find Dirt Bike Auctions Near Me

Powersport auctions include dirt bikes, ATV’s, UTV’s, jet ski’s and other related toy class vehicles. Sometimes these are mixed with RV and marine auctions. You can find dirt bikes at a motorcycle auction, but that’s not the ideal place to look for a quality one. Where I see a lot of dirt bikes are at government and police auctions in which the bikes were seized. Anywhere you find one, though requires a close inspection as some of these will need repairs and some may even be salvage bikes. For any of these events though, the key is knowing how to find them. Below is how I find dirt bike auctions near me:

Google Search and Yelp Listings

Google and Yelp searches will find these events which will be auction houses that do Powersport vehicles. There aren’t many events that are solely dirt bikes even if you search for “Dirt Bike Auctions Near Me”. So what you need to search for is Powersport auctions. You will get auction houses and can read reviews from people who attend. Searching like that is helpful, but there is another way to search for dirt bike auctions, that finds your off the radar events…

Pro Tip: One of my best secrets is using Google “Events” to find dirt bike auctions locally. Most auction hunters, don’t check Google Events, which has standard auctions, but may also include local events that are smaller. Smaller events means less competition to bid against.

Try Google Events here: Dirt Bike Auctions Near Me This Week

Government Listings

Federal, state, and local governments post their dirt bike auction information online. Most of the vehicles will be featured at a live government auction, but a few may be able available to bid online. These dirt bikes are either seized or surplus. While that presents a great value, they need to be thoroughly inspected. Below are two of my favorite resources to find these events:

Dealer and Trade Magazines

Dealer and trade magazines or websites will list Powersport auctions in them. These are piad ads in the classified section of them. Here are two sites that you can check to find Powersport auctions.

Local Motocross Shows, Meet Ups, and Forums

If you live in an area that has motocross events, these are places that dirt bike auctions get advertised. Additionally you can ask local dirt bike enthusiasts where these events take place. If you already own a dirt bike and want to find a local community you check on MeetUp.com for other riders who will have a beat on where these events are near you. You can also tap the community by checking forums:

How Do Live Dirt Bike Auctions Near Me Work

Dirt bike auctions, are auto auctions, that carry varies types of motorcycles, but focus heavily on Powersport machines as a whole. Some events are held online, but we are going to discuss live public auctions.

Public Auctions

The typical Powersport auction will have a variety of off road dirt bikes. They will have come from repos, seized property, private owners, etc. The quality will range from brand new to salvage. To have success at these events the more you know about fixing a bike, the better. Each bike you want to bid on you need to be able to figure out whats it’s worth and what kind of work it needs. All of the vehicles will be sold “As-Is”, that means you get what you get.

Flow of the Event

All auctions operate with some variance, but here are how the dirt bike auctions near me flow…

Inspection Period

The inspection period takes place either the day before the event or a few hours prior to it. This is your opportunity to come and inspect the vehicles and ask the owner questions. This is one of the most important parts of auctioning as it is your opportunity to evaluate the value of the vehicles yourself.

Bidder Registration

If you want to participate in the auction, you must register to bid. This requires signing up, proving your identity, and signing an agreement that makes your bids a legally binding contract. Some events will have registration online. If your event has registration at the event, get there early, because lines can be long.

The Auction Starts

At the start of the event, the auctioneer will explain the basic rules. These will be no reserve auctions and the winner is the person with the highest bid. They will describe the first vehicle and say what the bidding value starts at. The value will be low enough to get people engaged in bidding. The auctioneer will use a unique fast paced language to facilitate the action. Participants place bids by raising hands or calling out vocally in order to bid. Each bid incrementally raises the last.

Sold

When the auctioneer says “sold” the last bidder wins the vehicle. This means they take ownership and pay for it. The winner gets a bill of sale and the title. Then they are allowed to load the vehicle on their truck or trailer.

Tips for Bidding at a Dirt Bike Auction Near Me

Here are some tips for buying a dirt bike at auction…

Go watch a an auction first to learn how the events work and flow
Most auctions have a catalog of properties that will be auctioned. Read it thoroughly and take notes in it.
For every dirt bike you are interested in, look it up on Ebay and see what is goes for used online.
Attend the event in person
Register as early; line get long. If you get caught in line you may missing bidding on the vehicles you want.
Inspect the bikes thoroughly, look for leaks, rust, corrosion, smoke, strange motor sounds, etc…
Drill the owner with questions if they are there (government auctions you can’t do this)
Set a bid price in your mind and stick to it. If you did your research, you should know a fair market value.
If you plan on bidding, plan on winning. Bring a truck to transport your vehicle.

Online Powersport Auctions vs Public Auctions

These days a lot of Powersport vehicle auctions have moved online. There are some good benefits to online auctions. For the seller it means they can reach a broader audience and get more bids. For the buyer you have the convenience from bidding at home or on your phone.

While I know it’s really easy to bid online, it’s just not the same as a live local auction event. The inspection period is a critical piece to attend before you bid on any type of vehicle. Video, pictures, and text descriptions are just not enough to properly evaluate a Powersport machine. No one has ever bought a bike in an Ebay auction, received it, and thought “wow this bike is better then the advertised”.

Online auctions leave too much room for questions about what you are getting. Putting your hands on the vehicles, sitting directly on them, turning the steering column, bouncing your weight on it are things you just can;t do from home.

How to Get Your Dirt Bike Sold in an Auction

Selling your dirt bike is simple. For the most part you can just call an auction house. Finding one that deals in Powersport vehicles is ideal, alternatively you could find a motorcycle or RV auction.

Selling your dirt bike in an auction is a great option. You can get a fixed sales date, outsource all of the dealing with the public to an auction house, and let them worry about collecting the money. The trade off of course is that you will need to give a percentage of the final sale price to the auction or auctioneer.

When you call to have your dirt bike sold in an auction they are going to ask some basic questions. This will include questions about the make, model, year, condition, and mileage. Also they will ask if you are the title owner and if the title is free of liens.