NPA – Motorcycle Auction

NPA

In this section, we present a detailed guide that will help you understand how the NPA website works. With its help, you will learn key terms and specifications necessary to facilitate searching and purchasing your desired motorcycle.

World's largest motorcycle and powersport auction Over 30,000 units in the catalog High level of pre-sale inspection — 38-point evaluation

NPA — Largest Motorcycle and Powersport Auction

NPA (National Powersport Auction) — an American motorcycle auction operating since 1990. It is a subsidiary of Copart, Inc. The NPA auction was founded by dealers for dealers.

Originally it existed as a single venue in San Diego and California. Today, the auction is the world's largest marketplace for selling used and new motorcycles and other powersport equipment.

NPA serves major powersport manufacturers and dealers through numerous live and online sales platforms. It has branches in San Diego, California, Sacramento, Portland, Oregon, Denver, Colorado, Dallas, Texas, Ohio, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lakeland, Florida.

Scale of NPA Auction

The NPA catalog contains over 30,000 powersport models. It is updated weekly. The auction completes over 75,000 transactions per year.

Auctions are held once a month in nine US states simultaneously. Buyers can choose the most convenient location for arranging delivery of powersport equipment from the nearest port, saving on transportation.

Sellers at the auction include insurance companies, financial institutions, dealers, and other legal entities. Only specially registered legal entities can buy at NPA. This is a closed auction.

What Powersport Equipment is Available at NPA

The auction offers powersport equipment from leading world brands: Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Ducati, Kawasaki, Subaru, Isuzu, Vespa, Polaris Slingshot, Husqvarna and others.

  • Used and new motorcycles: touring, classic, sport, enduro and trial, choppers, dragsters, electric motorcycles
  • ATVs: SSV all-terrain vehicles, utility, buggies, quadricycles, tricycles
  • Jet skis: touring, sport, family
  • Snowmobiles: cross and sport, utility and touring

NPA Online Platform is Well-Designed and Buyer-Friendly

Dealers register and can bid online using NPA Simulcast software. Searching for the right equipment options and reading the auction sheet is very simple.

In the SEARCH section, using the advanced filter, you can find suitable options in a minute. The auction sheet for each lot contains a complete description of the equipment (year, type, mileage), equipment rating, and auction location and time.

  • The "CR" tab lists 38 points (each unit) with individual ratings
  • Comments from appraisal specialists: unusual engine noise, proper start, smoking engine, etc.
  • Sales statistics of similar lots allow you to estimate the average price
  • The calculation calculator allows you to find out the final cost of the equipment

High Level of Pre-Sale Inspection

At NPA, inspection is the gold standard for dealers. Each powersport vehicle goes through a strictly regulated condition assessment system. The company has an experienced team of powersport appraisal specialists. Only truly quality vehicles are admitted to bidding.

  • Overall condition
  • Technical condition of the fuel system
  • Engine
  • Transmission
  • Frame geometry
  • Configuration
  • Legal vehicle verification through Carfax and Autocheck database

Motorcycle Rating System at NPA

A 100-point system is used to evaluate all units, assemblies, systems, and parts of powersport vehicles. There are 38 points in total. Over 35 quality photos for each lot.

  • 90–85 points — condition of an almost new motorcycle with minimal mileage. May have extremely minor defects
  • 84–78 points — good condition, may have minor issues: tire wear, scratches
  • 76–72 points — average condition. May have minor corrosion, tire wear
  • 71–65 points — unsatisfactory condition. Many malfunctions or engine problems
  • 63–58 points — extremely unsatisfactory condition. Large number of malfunctions
  • 56–47 points — damaged motorcycle with multiple damages
  • 45–30 points — motorcycle after serious accident

Why It's More Profitable to Buy a Motorcycle at NPA Auction

The selection of motorcycles and powersport equipment in the USA is much higher than in Europe. Here you can purchase both iconic Harley-Davidson and Indian, as well as sport, cross and other motorcycles.

  • Only legally clean equipment is admitted to auction bidding
  • The cost of a motorcycle purchased directly from the USA will always be significantly less
  • Buying a motorcycle from the USA means getting high-quality assembled equipment with rich configuration
  • A huge selection allows you to choose exactly the option you want
  • Honest mileage! Mileage tampering is a criminal offense in the USA
  • America has perfect roads, equipment has quality fluids and timely maintenance

Order a Motorcycle from the USA from NPA Auction

WESTMOTORS has exclusive access to the NPA marketplace. The main focus of the company is organizing purchases and delivery of powersport equipment from US auctions.

The client specifies what model, brand they want to purchase, what year of manufacture, specifications and budget. The company specialists do everything else: selection, coordination with the client, bidding, purchase, delivery of the vehicle from the auction site to the nearest port, transportation, customs clearance.

  • We purchase motorcycles at auction at a great price
  • Selection takes 3–4 business days
  • Turnkey delivery — up to 90 days
  • Full customs clearance support

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