How Much Does it Cost to Sell a Motorbike?

Here we take a look at various sites and the fees you may expect to pay for listing and selling your motorbike.

eBay

eBay Motors is the area of eBay that deals exclusively with the sale of vehicles. Their listing fees are reasonable and there are many options to choose from should you want to feature your ad first, highlight photos, or add buy it now or auction-style listings.

For listings in 2026, you will be charged between £19.90 and £24.90 depending on whether you select a Classified Ad or an auction-style listing. Optional upgrades like a subtitle or 'Gallery Plus' remain available for an extra fee. If you choose an auction or fixed-price format, eBay now charges a 1.5% final value fee on the total sale price (capped at £45), while Classified Ads incur no final value fee.

Craigslist

Craigslist has become a popular marketplace for all kinds of items over the years and its car and motorbike section sees lots of activity from buyers and sellers. Rates for listings on Craigslist can vary depending on the country or city you are selling from but currently, in the UK the cost for advertising your motorbike for sale on their pages is FREE.

Classified Ads

In 2026, due to rising digital advertising and print costs, you can expect to pay on average between £30 and £85 for a traditional classified ad, depending on the publication's reach and the duration of the listing.

Facebook Marketplace

Facebook’s Marketplace is a relative newcomer to the selling game but has some distinct advantages. Unlike many of the other selling options, Facebook will automatically show your ad to its users that are based in your local area. On top of this, there are no listing fees or commissions to pay, making it a very appealing option for selling your motorbike.

Autotrader

Autotrader is probably one of the most popular choices when it comes to any type of vehicle sales. What started as a standard paper publication has transitioned nicely to a formidable online presence. Here you can buy most types of vehicles from cars to motorbikes and find just about every make and model on the market. For motorbike sales in 2026, AutoTrader has updated its tiers. While they occasionally offer a 'Free' tier for bikes under £1,000, their core packages—Basic, Standard, and Premium—now range in price, with the Premium package costing £44.95 for 3 weeks of advertising with a 'high-profile' badge.

Gumtree

Similar to Craiglist but possibly more popular in the UK is Gumtree. Buying on selling on their site reaches a wide audience and doesn’t cost a lot. To place a basic listing for your motorbike on Gumtree’s site is completely FREE. On Gumtree, you can choose to 'Bump Up' your ad to the top of the search results for as little as £13.99. If you wish to significantly increase visibility, the 'Spotlight' feature—which places your listing on the Gumtree homepage—now costs £29.95 for a 7-day upgrade.

Cheapest Way To Sell Your Motorbike

All of these options offer a nice affordable way to sell your motorbike privately but the cheapest options are Craiglist, Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree.

If you would like to sell quickly locally then Facebook Marketplace is the best bet. To reach the broadest possible audience at the best price Gumtree will be the most feasible option.

Comparing Motorbike Selling Fees

To help you compare costs of selling your motorcycle through the various marketplace and website options, see the summary table below.