Cycle Trader Reviews 2,381

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Literally so full of spam inquires its crazy. Basically you will spend all day responding to inquiries that end up trying to get you to go sign up for certain Carfax type websites. You think you have... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sold my motorcycle in 4 days so I’d give CT 10 stars for that! The reason I took off one star is I was contacted by two separate scammers who each wanted me to buy vehicle reports from companies they... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ive had my bike listed since November and the only contacts that Ive had is spammers. No one real has contacted me. It's listed with very competitive price with great pictures and I even paid for th... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

To many scammers on this site and from past experiences email communications with prospective buyers thru cycletrader is like using Morse code with a low flash light battery. I was just going to try a... See more

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Find new and used motorcycles for sale by owner or dealer. Buy or sell Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha or Honda motorcycles.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nothing but Scammers

After two weeks on Cycle Trader I pulled my ad because I failed to receive even one legitimate lead. What I did get was a steady stream of scammers trying to steal either my information or my money, or both. If you're a private seller, don't waste your time or expose yourself to scammers unnecessarily by using Cycle Trader.

July 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

0 responses

June 28, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you didn't receive any responses during your time using Cycle Trader. We understand how important it is to connect with potential buyers and achieve a successful sale. We're constantly working to improve our platform and user experience. If you'd like assistance with your listing or have any questions about optimizing your ad for better visibility, please don't hesitate to reach out to ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

While your system works well

While your system works well, there seems to be no button, or function to block members who attempt to spam for Title repots, etc. I encountered this problem during the time of my listing, and had to delete my listing, and account to insure that the offending party could not gain access to my email, or other information. I also encountered unwanted texts to my phone number, that most likely originated from people who viewed my listing which began hours after posting the listing, and ceased after I removed my phone number from the listing. Such things do not endear me to Cycle Trader, but are unfortunate occurrences in today's world.

July 6, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused by spam and unwanted communication. Ensuring a safe and secure environment for our users is a top priority, and we take incidents like these seriously. We are committed to implementing measures to prevent such occurrences in the future as we continually enhance our platform's security features. If you have any further concerns or need assistance, please reach out to ads@traderonline.com. For any additional assistance with scam attempts, please reach out to fraud@traderinteractive.com.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Using Cycle Trader was straight…

Using Cycle Trader was straight forward, however was not able to sell my motorcycle in a month. It did have over a hundred views but no one serious responded with the bike priced below current market value.

June 26, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for your feedback and for using Cycle Trader to sell your motorcycle. We appreciate your efforts and understand your frustration regarding the response you received. Pricing can certainly impact buyer interest, and we're here to help optimize your listing for success. If you'd like assistance in adjusting your listing or have any questions about improving your selling experience with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you didn't get the expected results from your ads. We understand how important it is for your listings to be successful. We're constantly working to improve our platform and user experience. If you have any specific feedback or if there's anything we can assist you with regarding your ads, please feel free to reach out to ads@traderonline.com. We're here to help and ensure you have a positive experience with Cycle Trader.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overpriced, ineffective and full of scam.

Cycle Trader is totally overpriced for what they provide (or rather for what they don't do for their users), and it's completely ineffective in times when social media ads rule the internet (CT doesn't promote your ads by targeting potential buyers). All you get on CT is unusable interface (eg. you can't change make/trim/model after posting your listing), zero customer support (good luck reaching out to their support for help), and no protection from fake accounts who act like legit buyers and try to make you buy reports from fake report sites while stealing your info in the process. My FREE listing on Facebook Marketplace gave me 10x more hits from legit buyers, and CT listing gave me headache from relentless scammers hitting me with fake inquiries to steal my money.

July 3, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. Ensuring a positive experience for our users is paramount, and we apologize if we fell short of your expectations. We are actively working to improve our platform's functionality and user interface. Regarding customer support, we apologize for any difficulty you encountered. We strive to provide timely assistance and are working to enhance our support channels. Addressing fraudulent activity is a top priority, and we continuously update our systems to combat scams. Your feedback helps us improve, and we are committed to enhancing our security measures. If you have any further suggestions or need assistance, please reach out to ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

In less than 24 hours of being live

In less than 24 hours of being live. I’ve gotten nothing but scammers trying to get me to purchase reports via their “recommended” sites. I’ve reported this. But it’s not helpful. This company isn’t worth the money it costs.

July 5, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we're sorry to hear about the frustration caused by these scam attempts. Ensuring a safe and trustworthy platform is our priority, and we're actively enhancing our measures to combat such activities. Your reports are crucial in this effort, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve. If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you have further feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at ads@traderonline.com. For any additional assistance with scam attempts, please reach out to fraud@traderinteractive.com.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Most of the responses I am getting are…

Most of the responses I am getting are spam, trying to get me to purchase inspections…

June 23, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the spam messages you've received. We take such matters seriously and are actively working to improve our filtering systems to ensure a better experience for all our users. If you encounter any further issues with spam, please reach out to fraud@traderinteractive.com. If you are in need of further assistance, please reach out to our support at ads@traderonline.com. Your feedback helps us enhance our platform.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

good, but....

was good but lots of scammers and not easy to refer them so they get removed

June 11, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by scammers. We are continuously improving our system to make it easier to report and remove suspicious activity. Your input helps us enhance our platform's security and user experience. If you encounter any further fraudulent activity please report it to fraud@traderinteractive.com. If you are in need of further assistance, please reach out to ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I feel stupid

I am currently trying to sell a motorcycle on Cycle Trader. So far 7 of 7 responses are scammers. I think I just wasted 22 bucks.
Update:
Cycle Trader has filtered out the scam replies,
Thank you Cycle Trader

June 22, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. If you encounter any fraudulent activity, please report it to fraud@traderinteractive.com. For further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

For this 79 Shovelhead FLH ad I can…

For this 79 Shovelhead FLH ad I can give a 3 star! If the scammers would leave me alone and I would get some real leads, I would go 4 or 5 start!
When I sold the 2011 Wide Glide, that was a 5 Star event!
This ad has been nothing but scam, maybe it's my ad or my wording, not sure! Even let the ad expire for a month and relisted, on day one had 7 scammers hit me up! Totally junk, I have had good results in the past, so I'm going to give it sometime before I go a different route!

June 16, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent experience with our platform. We're sorry to hear about the frustrating encounters with scammers regarding your 79 Shovelhead FLH ad. Ensuring a safe and productive environment for our users is a top priority, and we understand how disruptive these incidents can be. We continuously strive to improve our security measures to combat fraudulent activity effectively. Your insights are valuable to us, and we're committed to addressing any issues that may have affected your experience. If there's anything specific about your ad or listing process that you'd like to discuss or if you need assistance in any way, please feel free to reach out to our support at ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have used Cycle Trader for selling motorcycles for decades

I have used Cycle Trader for selling motorcycles for decades with good results and I would always give them a five-star rating. Unfortunately, my latest experience was not so good because I received several fraudulent messages that made it very difficult to trust any messages I received.

June 15, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for your long-standing support and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. We are actively working to enhance our security measures to prevent fraudulent messages and such occurrences in the future. Your trust means a lot to us, and we're committed to regaining it. If there's anything specific you'd like to share or any further assistance you need, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support at ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I spent a lot of money

I spent a lot of money , only i saw was scam text messages

June 13, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for your feedback. We take reports of scams seriously and are working on improving security measures. For help generating more inquiries, please reach out to us at ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not much interest

I'm not getting very many views or interest. Either the marketplace is soft or my price is too high for today's economy. A price reduction for the ad renewal would help dry up some tears.

June 12, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

We apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced. For tips on increasing visibility and inquiries, please reach out to us at ads@traderonline.com. We're here to help you get more out of your listing.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Haven't sold the bike yet

Haven't sold the bike yet. So far only got 2 people interested in the bike.

June 11, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand the frustration and are constantly working to improve our service. If you need any assistance or tips to generate more interest, please feel free to reach out at ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Amateur hour

Amateur hour. Trying to sell my bike, not get notified until a week after someone sent me an interested message. Thanks for taking my money. Never again.

June 16, 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Sorry to hear about your experience. It’s frustrating to miss potential buyers due to delayed notifications. We value your feedback and will work on improving our communication process. If you need further assistance, please let us know at ads@traderonline.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Site easy to navigate n correspond with…

Site easy to navigate n correspond with perspective buyers. Cost is a fair price

May 27, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader


Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad you found our site easy to navigate and communicate with potential buyers. We appreciate your support!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can only find my bike through your…

I can only find my bike through your link to me. Can not find through filtered search. No calls except 3 scams. Which Cycle Trader should have warned me about.

May 26, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

We're sorry to hear about your difficulties. We appreciate your feedback and will give you tips on improving your listing's visibility if you please reach out to ads@traderonline.com. For any scam-related concerns, please contact fraud@traderinteractive.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As was inexpensive

Ad was inexpensive, and was posted immediately. Although for $33 I think it could run a little longer.

May 25, 2024
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Reply from Cycle Trader

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you found the ad posting process smooth. We'll take your suggestion into consideration as we continue to improve our services.

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