Over the years I have been asked to offer an opinion and do appraisals to determine the value of various motorcycles. To determine these values, I use the N.A.D.A. appraisal guide in addition to other resources. Below, I have reprinted information from the 2006 NADA Appraisal Guide for DL and RL models.

2006 NADA Motorcycle Values:

Condition #1 Excellent:

A close to perfect original or a very well restored motorcycle. A motorcycle that is stunning to look at and any flaws are minor and not readily apparent. Everything works as new. All equipment is original, new old stock (NOS) factory replacements, or minimal use of excellent quality reproductions. A #1 may seem to most individuals as a perfect motorcycle but to the trained expert will have minor flaws or inaccuracies.

Condition #2 Very Good:

An extremely presentable original motorcycle showing minimal wear, or a well restored motorcycle. Starts, runs and rides well. Needs no mechanical or cosmetic work. All areas have been detailed. Beautiful to look at but below a #1 motorcycle because of limited use or restoration flaws.

Condition #3 Good:

Presentable sheet metal, engine and frame with signs of wear. Not totally detailed but very clean. Frame should be straight and unaltered. Shiny, attractive paint but may have evidence of minor fading or imperfections. Starts, runs and rides well. May need some minor mechanical or cosmetic work but is fully usable and enjoyable as is.

Condition #4 Fair:

Starts, runs and rides OK but needs some work. Motorcycle shows signs of use but not abuse. Any previous restoration or mechanical work is older and not holding up well. Cosmetics, body and mechanics all need work to some degree. This is a complete motorcycle with most sheet metal and body parts being correct but only in fair condition.

Condition #5 Poor:

A condition #5 motorcycle has been used and abused and needs major mechanical and/or sheet metal work. It may or may not run. Alterations are evident to frame or sheet metal. Motorcycle is missing or has incorrect parts, i.e. fenders, tank, seat, mechanics installed. To some individuals this is a "project or parts bike" at best. A #5 motorcycle is one best left to the professional for restoration.


1936 R
RL
RLD
RLDR
RS

1935 R
RL
RLD
RS

1934 R
RL
RLD

1933 R
RL
RLE
RLD

1932 R
RL
RLD

1931 D
DL
DLD

1930 D
DL
DLD

1929 D

#5
4375
4850
5750
5750
4375


4375
4850
5275
4375


4375
4850
5275


4375
4850
5075
5275


4375
4850
5275


3500
3975
4375


3500
3975
4375


3975

#4
5950
6375
6800
7375
5950


5950
6375
6800
5950


5950
6375
6800


5950
6375
6600
6800


5950
6375
6800


5025
5500
5950


5025
5500
5950


5500

#3
7925
8300
8850
9375
7925


9975
8300
8850
7925


7925
8300
8850


7925
8300
8600
8850


7925
8300
8850


7400
7925
8850


8300
8850
9800


8850

#2
10775
11800
12300
13400
10775


10775
11800
12300
10775


10775
11800
12300


10775
11800
12300
12875


10775
11800
12875


10775
11350
12300


13900
14400
15400


14925

#1
15875
17025
18150
19925
15875


15875
17025
18150
15875


15875
17025
18150


15875
17025
17600
18150


15875
17025
18150


16400
17025
18150


19925
20475
21625


22175


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