{"title":"Motorcycles","description":"\u003cp\u003eAppraisals for motorcycles and scooters: frame measurement, fork inspection, protective clothing as a separate head of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zweirad-unfallgutachten","title":"Motorcycle Accident Damage Appraisal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fall often leaves less visible damage than a dent on a car and still costs many times as much. The decisive question after an impact is whether the frame and the forks have taken something, and nobody can tell that standing next to a scuffed fairing. We appraise motorcycles, scooters, light motorcycles and two-wheelers of every displacement class, and hand you a signed appraisal report that quantifies not only the machine but also your protective clothing and the accessories fitted to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the appraisal report covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and steering head:\u003c\/strong\u003e measurement of the frame at its reference points, inspection of the steering head, main frame, subframe and engine mounts. On most machines a distorted frame cannot be straightened economically and, as a rule, means a constructive total loss. That is why this measurement comes at the beginning of the appraisal and not at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForks and chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e stanchions and fork legs checked for distortion, triple clamps, steering head bearings, swingarm, shock absorber and wheel bearings. Bent stanchions do not announce themselves with a dent but with binding under compression, uneven stanchion protrusion, and handlebars that no longer sit centered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical impact points:\u003c\/strong\u003e fairing and fairing brackets, bar ends, brake and clutch levers, footrest assembly, gear and brake linkages, mirrors, tank and exhaust system. Much of this looks like a scratch and is safety-relevant: a cracked lever breaks at the next hard pull, and a crushed header tears further along the seam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe rider's protective clothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e helmet, jacket, trousers, gloves, boots and armor are recorded and assessed individually. A helmet that has taken an impact is unusable even if the shell shows nothing, and both leather and textile lose their protective function at the abraded area. This item is regularly forgotten in the settlement if it is not in the appraisal report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories and add-on parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e exhaust system, luggage and top case systems, crash bars and frame sliders, navigation mount, screen, seat, suspension components and steering damper. On a two-wheeler, accessories quickly account for a considerable share of the vehicle's value and are passed over in the settlement without individual proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason and downtime:\u003c\/strong\u003e repair duration with an eye on parts availability, plus classification into the loss-of-use compensation groups for motorcycles. If the machine runs on seasonal registration, damage in April weighs differently from damage in November, because the time lost falls in the middle of the period of use. We therefore give separate reasons for the downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValues and diminished value:\u003c\/strong\u003e replacement value, salvage value and market-based diminished value. The used two-wheeler market reacts sensitively to a documented history of falls; well-kept machines without impact marks fetch noticeably higher prices than repaired ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppointment:\u003c\/strong\u003e you report the damage and we come to wherever the machine ended up after the fall, whether that is a repair shop, a garage or a parking area. We record two-wheelers that are not driveable on site. Please have the protective clothing you were wearing ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e photo documentation, frame and fork measurement, inspection of the steering head bearings, levers, footrests and exhaust system, recording of accessories and protective clothing, and reading out the fault memory on machines with ABS and traction control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the repair route in line with the manufacturer's specification, supplemented by protective clothing, accessories, diminished value and downtime. Where frame or fork distortion is suspected, we set repair and replacement side by side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e you receive the appraisal report digitally, as a rule on the same business day once it is complete. On request, a copy goes directly to the insurer, your attorney and the repair shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e8f0fd;color:#132038;border-left:4px solid #1565d8;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:22px 0\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#132038;margin:0\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0d3e8f\"\u003eOn the cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    After a not-at-fault accident, the cost of the appraisal report is\n    generally borne by the liability insurer of the other party. On request\n    we bill that insurer directly, so that you do not have to pay up front.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe frame looks undamaged. Does it still have to be measured?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Distortion at the steering head is often a matter of millimeters and cannot be seen with the naked eye, but it changes the handling and the load on the forks. Only the measurement separates repairable impact damage from a constructive total loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my protective clothing be reimbursed even though nothing shows on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA helmet that has struck something has absorbed that energy and will not protect a second time, even without a visible mark. We record helmet, suit, gloves and boots individually with their age and current value, so that the item remains verifiable in the settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy machine runs on seasonal registration. Does that affect the downtime?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and in both directions. If the repair falls in the middle of the registered season, the downtime is felt in full. If it falls outside, it has to be assessed differently. We record the registration period and the actual time off the road in the appraisal report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo retrofitted accessories count?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if they are documented. An exhaust system, luggage system, crash bars or suspension noticeably raise the replacement value. We record them with the manufacturer, the condition and, where required, the entry in the vehicle documents. Receipts or invoices at the appointment help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe6f0;padding-top:14px;margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n  More on this in our guide:\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/ratgeber\/checkliste-nach-unfall\"\u003eThe checklist for the accident scene\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PKW GUTACHTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53451423482122,"sku":"GUT-ZWE-UNF","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2732\/9290\/files\/image-30426f67-afa6-4a7a-9081-960145ed7ef6.png?v=1786477650"},{"product_id":"zweirad-zustandsbericht","title":"Motorcycle Condition Report","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn a two-wheeler the value sits in details that never appear in a sales photo: the chain and sprockets, brake disc thickness, tire age, the originality of the fitted parts, and the question of whether the machine has been down before. The condition report records all of that in writing and in photographs, for motorcycles, scooters, light motorcycles and two-wheelers of every kind. You receive a signed record of the as-is condition together with a value assessment that builds confidence when selling and protects you from an expensive surprise when buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the condition report covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraces of earlier falls:\u003c\/strong\u003e ground-down bar ends, footrest assemblies and exhaust edges, replaced fairing panels, deviating paint shades, repainted add-on parts, straightening marks on the triple clamp and frame. An earlier fall is rarely documented but almost always readable, if you know where a machine touches down first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive and transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e chain, front and rear sprockets checked for wear and elongation, chain slack and alignment; on scooters the drive belt, variator and rollers; on shaft-drive machines the final drive and its seals. A chain kit that is due is a concrete figure that has a bearing on the price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes and tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e brake discs measured against the minimum thickness stamped on them, pad thickness, condition of the brake fluid, lines and calipers. On the tires what counts is tread, age by DOT code, flat spots and cracks in the sidewall, because on a two-wheeler everything rests on two small contact patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality and modifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e what was fitted at the factory and what was added later, from the exhaust system through handlebars, indicators and suspension to the seat and luggage system. We record whether parts run under a German type approval or a parts certificate, and whether the entry in the vehicle documents has actually been made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime standing and seasonal use:\u003c\/strong\u003e the effects of long winter breaks and seasonal registration, meaning battery condition, corrosion on fasteners, spokes and the exhaust system, ageing of brake fluid and tires, and deposits in the carburetor or injection system. A machine that has been ridden little is not automatically a well-preserved one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics and history:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-start behavior, engine running, oil and cooling system, electrics, fault memory on machines with ABS or control systems, plus the plausibility of the odometer reading, the service record book and maintenance receipts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValue assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e classification within the current two-wheeler market taking account of model year, mileage, accessories and standard of care, as a basis for an asking price, a purchase decision or cover with your insurer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnquiry:\u003c\/strong\u003e you give us the model, year, mileage and the reason – sale, an intended purchase, or documenting what you own. We arrange an appointment, and where you are considering a purchase we can come to the seller directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e visual inspection on the stand and on a lift, measurement of brake discs and tires, checking of the chain kit, steering head bearings, forks and frame for impact and straightening marks, and engine running both cold and warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e photo documentation of all relevant areas, a list of defects by urgency, a record of accessories and modifications including their registration status, and a closing value assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e you receive the report digitally, as a rule on the same business day once it is complete, on request with a copy for the buyer, the seller or your insurer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition report is prepared for a fixed price, with no additional billing by time spent. We agree the travel arrangements in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan an earlier fall be detected once the fairing has long since been replaced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. New bodywork on a used machine is itself an indication. Add to that marks on the footrests, bar ends, levers and exhaust, mismatched fastener heads and straightening marks on the frame. We check these areas specifically and record what we find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eI want to buy a used machine. Can this be done before the purchase?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly what the report is for. We carry out the inspection at the seller's and document the chain kit, brakes, tire age, impact marks and the registration status of any modifications. You know before you pay what is coming up and whether the asking price fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo registered modifications reduce the value?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the part and on the buyer. High-quality accessories with proper registration can support the price, while heavily individualized modifications narrow the field of buyers. We describe both factually, so that you can justify your asking price rather than defend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a condition report enough after damage as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. After an accident involving another party you need a damage appraisal that quantifies the repair route, diminished value and downtime. The condition report describes the as-is condition where there has been no loss event and serves purchase, sale and documentation of how the machine has been kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe6f0;padding-top:14px;margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n  More on this in our guide:\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/ratgeber\/gutachten-oder-kostenvoranschlag\"\u003eAppraisal report or repair estimate\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PKW GUTACHTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53451423514890,"sku":"GUT-ZWE-ZUS","price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2732\/9290\/files\/image-b96e02ee-b981-421f-9b44-c311e23be76f.png?v=1786477661"}],"url":"https:\/\/pkwgutachter.de\/en\/collections\/motorcycle-appraisals.oembed","provider":"PKW Gutachter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}