Motorcycles for Sale in Slidell, LA

Over 80 Motorcycles in Stock. Every Style. Every Skill Level. One Dealer in Slidell.

If you’ve been searching for a motorcycle dealer near Slidell, near Mandeville, or anywhere on the Northshore — Friendly PowerSports carries more new and pre-owned motorcycles in a single location than any dealer between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Over 80 units across sport, naked, cruiser, adventure, and dual-sport categories, from brands that include Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, Triumph, and Harley-Davidson.

Every bike is priced transparently — MSRP, freight, prep, doc fee, and our Friendly Discount, all shown line by line before you set foot on the showroom floor. No price that changes when you sit down. No markup hiding in the finance office. Just the bike you want, priced the way it should have always been.

Northshore riders stay on their side of the lake. New Orleans riders make the short run across the Causeway and find more inventory than they expected. And if you’ve been searching “Yamaha MT dealer near New Orleans” or “Kawasaki Ninja dealer Louisiana” — you’ve found your dealer.

Riding on the Northshore — Why This Region Is Built for Motorcycles

The Northshore doesn’t get enough credit as motorcycle country. It should.

Riders based in Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, and Madisonville have access to some of the most diverse riding in Louisiana within a short distance of home. The Causeway and the River Road rides that connect the Northshore to the rest of the state. The two-lane parish roads through St. Tammany’s pine flats that open up on a quiet Tuesday morning in a way no interstate ever will. The route north through Bogalusa toward the Mississippi border through Washington Parish — genuinely scenic, genuinely fun, and genuinely underridden by out-of-towners who don’t know it’s there. The weekend runs up to Abita Springs. The Folsom loop. Highway 36 through Lacombe.

And for riders coming in from Mississippi — Picayune, Poplarville, and Pearl River County — the roads that connect your side of the state line to ours are the kind of riding that motorcycles are made for. You already live in good riding country. You just need the right bike for it.

That’s where we come in.

Motorcycles by Category

Find Your Style. We Stock All of Them.

The motorcycle market isn’t one thing — it’s five or six distinct categories with different geometries, different ergonomics, different use cases, and buyers who are looking for entirely different experiences. Here’s how our inventory breaks down, and what each category is actually built for:

Sport Bikes — Performance First, Compromise Never

Sport bikes are built around one premise: maximum performance in a street-legal package. Racetrack-derived chassis geometry, full bodywork, forward-leaning ergonomics, and engines tuned for power delivery that rewards riders who know how to use it. If track days, spirited backroad riding, and the experience of riding a machine that was genuinely designed around performance are what you’re after — sport bikes are where that conversation lives.

Yamaha YZF-R3 ABS — The Best Entry Point in Sportbikes The R3 is the machine that gets new sport bike riders started the right way. A 321cc parallel twin that produces smooth, linear power, full bodywork with genuine R-series race aesthetic, and ABS as standard equipment on every model. It’s approachable enough for newer riders making the step into sport riding, and rewarding enough that skilled riders find genuine satisfaction in what the platform offers. The 70th Anniversary Edition currently in stock adds limited-edition livery that commemorates Yamaha’s racing heritage — a head-turner in the showroom and on every road it rides. Starting at $5,987 Friendly Price.

Yamaha YZF-R7 — Mid-Size Supersport Done Right The R7 is what happens when Yamaha takes the CP2 parallel-twin engine — the same 689cc platform powering the MT-07 and other acclaimed machines — and builds a true supersport chassis around it. Full fairing, race-derived suspension geometry, and a riding position tuned for aggressive street and track-day use. The R7 fills the displacement gap between the approachable R3 and the full-on R1 superbike with a machine that experienced riders find genuinely satisfying without requiring factory-level skill to ride well. Currently in stock — ask us about availability and Friendly Price.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS — Versatility Wearing a Sport Suit The Ninja 650 occupies a unique position in the sport bike segment — it’s fast enough to be genuinely exciting and smooth enough to ride every day without punishment. A 649cc parallel twin delivers strong midrange power, the ergonomics are less aggressive than full-tuck supersport machines, and ABS is standard. It’s the sport bike that commutes on Tuesday, does a canyon run on Saturday, and doesn’t exhaust you doing either. One of our strongest-selling motorcycle models across all skill levels. Starting at $7,999 Friendly Price.

Popular sport bike models in stock:

• Yamaha YZF-R3 ABS — from $5,987 (including 70th Anniversary Edition)
• Yamaha YZF-R7
• Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS — from $7,999
• Additional Ninja variants — browse full inventory

Naked & Streetfighter Bikes — Performance Without the Bodywork

Naked bikes strip the fairings, raise the bars, and deliver the performance of a sport platform in a more upright, street-focused riding position. The result is a machine that’s faster and more exciting than the ergonomics suggest — and infinitely more practical for everyday riding than a full-crouch sport bike. The naked segment is the fastest-growing category in motorcycling globally, and it’s easy to understand why once you’ve ridden one.

Yamaha MT-09 — The Northshore’s Most Wanted Motorcycle Let’s be direct: the MT-09 is one of the most compelling motorcycles available anywhere near its price point, and it’s been that way since Yamaha launched the MT platform. A 890cc three-cylinder engine — Yamaha’s acclaimed CP3 architecture — delivers a powerband that’s linear at the bottom, strong through the middle, and genuinely ferocious at the top end. The chassis is light, the handling is precise, and the riding position is upright enough for real-world daily use without feeling like a compromise. Quickshifter, traction control, ride modes, and a full suite of electronics at a price that makes far more expensive European nakeds look difficult to justify. The MT-09 is in stock now at our Friendly Price. If you’ve been searching “Yamaha MT dealer near New Orleans” — you found it. We’re right here in Slidell.

Kawasaki Z500 SE ABS — The Sharp New Entry in Naked Riding The Z500 is Kawasaki’s newest addition to the Z naked family, and it arrives with all the visual aggression and brand DNA of its larger siblings in an accessible mid-displacement package. A 451cc parallel twin, ABS as standard, and the angular, aggressive Z-series styling that makes this machine look like it costs significantly more than its price tag. For riders moving up from smaller displacement machines or entering the naked category for the first time, the Z500 SE hits the target perfectly. Starting at $7,400 Friendly Price.

Popular naked bike models in stock:

• Yamaha MT-09 — from $10,509
• Kawasaki Z500 SE ABS — from $7,400
• Additional MT and Z variants — browse full inventory

Cruisers — The Long Haul, Your Way

Cruisers are built for a different kind of riding — relaxed ergonomics, low seat heights, strong low-end torque, and the kind of presence on the road that sport bikes don’t have and don’t try to. If your riding is more about the experience than the lap time — weekend trips, coastal routes, the long way home — a cruiser is built specifically for how you want to feel on a motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson We carry Harley-Davidson in our motorcycle lineup, and the brand needs no introduction for riders who know what they want. American V-twin character, an aftermarket ecosystem that no other brand touches, and a community that comes with the purchase. Whether you’re a longtime Harley rider or you’ve been thinking about your first one, we carry H-D models across our new and pre-owned inventory. Ask our team about current Harley availability — our floor rotates and we want to match you to the right bike.

Triumph Triumph’s modern lineup redefines what a British motorcycle can be — the brand’s classic design DNA meets genuinely modern engineering, resulting in machines like the Bonneville family that are as relevant to new riders as they are to lifelong enthusiasts. Triumph’s Street Triple and Tiger lineups extend into naked and adventure territory respectively, giving the brand real breadth. For riders who want something with genuine character and heritage that doesn’t feel like a costume — Triumph belongs in the conversation.

Honda Cruiser and Standard Models Honda’s standard and cruiser lineup — including the Rebel series — brings the brand’s legendary reliability to low-seat, approachable ergonomics that make these machines ideal for newer riders and returning riders who want something manageable. The Rebel 300 and 500 in particular have become standout beginner cruisers — low seat height, smooth power delivery, and Honda build quality in an accessible package with genuine style.

Popular cruiser and standard models in stock:

• Harley-Davidson models — ask about current availability
• Triumph Bonneville family and Street variants
• Honda Rebel and standard models

Adventure & Dual-Sport — The Road Is Optional

Adventure and dual-sport motorcycles are the fastest-growing segment in motorcycling — and it’s not hard to see why. The ability to start on pavement, transition to dirt, cover real distance, and handle both competently in the same machine is genuinely compelling for riders who don’t want to limit themselves to one kind of riding. On the Northshore and Gulf Coast, where paved roads and trail access exist within miles of each other, adventure bikes make particular sense.

Honda CRF300L and CRF300 Rally — The Gateway to Adventure The CRF300L is where the ADV conversation starts for many riders — and where it ends for riders who want genuine capability without the weight and complexity of a full-size adventure machine. A 286cc fuel-injected engine, long-travel suspension, and street-legal plating make the 300L the most versatile beginner-to-intermediate ADV machine available. Commute to work Tuesday, hit the forest service roads Saturday — same machine, same tank of fuel. The CRF300 Rally adds windscreen, larger fuel tank, and touring comfort for riders who want longer range alongside their off-road capability.

Kawasaki KLX300 and KLX300SM Kawasaki’s full-size dual-sport and supermoto platforms give riders the option to choose their preferred expression of the KLX platform. The KLX300 is the trail-capable dual-sport — street legal with genuine off-road credentials. The KLX300SM takes the same chassis into supermoto territory with 17-inch wheels, road-tuned suspension, and an urban riding character that makes city and suburban riding feel like a different — and considerably more enjoyable — experience.

Triumph Tiger For riders who want full-size adventure capability with premium European engineering, the Triumph Tiger lineup brings serious ADV credentials — long-travel suspension, wind protection, touring comfort, and engines that deliver real highway capability alongside genuine off-road intent. The Tiger series positions Triumph as a genuine alternative to the dominant German ADV brands for riders who value the British brand’s design character alongside their technical requirements.

Popular ADV and dual-sport models in stock:

• Honda CRF300L
• Honda CRF300 Rally
• Kawasaki KLX300
• Kawasaki KLX300SM Supermoto
• Triumph Tiger variants

Specialty — Can-Am Slingshot & Three-Wheelers

For riders who want something genuinely different — or who want the open-air motorcycle experience in a platform that doesn’t require a traditional motorcycle endorsement in Louisiana — the Can-Am Slingshot occupies a category all its own. Three wheels, automotive-style seating, a manual or automatic transmission, and performance numbers that surprise everyone the first time they get in one. We carry the Slingshot in our specialty lineup alongside other three-wheel options — ask our team about current availability.

Motorcycle Brands at Friendly PowerSports Slidell

Five Brands. Authorized. Factory-Trained. Right Here in Slidell.

[Yamaha Motorcycles →] — MT-09, YZF-R3, YZF-R7, and the full MT and R series Yamaha’s street motorcycle lineup is built on race heritage and delivers on it at every price point. The MT platform is the current benchmark in naked bikes globally — and we have them in stock.

[Kawasaki Motorcycles →] — Ninja 650, Z500 SE, KLX300SM, and the full Ninja and Z families The Ninja defined the sport bike category 40 years ago. The Z series and KLX platforms continue to demonstrate why Kawasaki stays competitive in every segment it enters.

[Honda Motorcycles →] — CB, CBR, Rebel, CRF300L, CRF300 Rally Honda’s street lineup offers the most reliable machines in every category it enters. If you’re going to ride it every day, Honda belongs at the top of your list.

[Triumph →] — Bonneville, Street Triple, Tiger, Speed Twin Britain’s most relevant motorcycle brand makes machines with genuine character — heritage aesthetic, modern engineering, and a riding experience that justifies every pound of the premium.

[Harley-Davidson →] — New and pre-owned across the H-D lineup The American icon. For riders who already know, and for riders who’ve been curious — we carry Harley-Davidson and can have that conversation without pressure.

Motorcycle Riding on the Northshore — Routes Worth Having the Right Bike For

Great Roads. Year-Round Riding Season. One Dealer to Start From.

Louisiana’s riding season is longer than almost anywhere else in the country. Cool winters, mild springs, long falls — the months where the Northshore is genuinely unrideable number in the single digits. That matters when you’re thinking about a motorcycle purchase. A bike you can ride nine months of the year in Louisiana delivers more value per dollar than a bike you ride four months in most of the country.

The routes that make the Northshore worth riding:

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway corridor — Not the Causeway itself, but the roads on both ends of it and the experience of arriving at the lakefront from either shore. The south approach through Metairie and the north approach through Mandeville are both worth doing on a motorcycle with time to notice them.

Highway 36 through Lacombe to Slidell — One of the most underrated short rides on the Northshore. Two lanes, good pavement, minimal traffic, and the kind of pine-canopy scenery that makes a Tuesday afternoon on a good motorcycle feel like a weekend.

The Folsom loop through Abita Springs and Covington — St. Tammany’s go-to weekend ride for experienced Northshore riders. Variable enough to be interesting, familiar enough to stop thinking about navigation and start thinking about the riding.

Highway 10 north through Bogalusa and into Washington Parish — For riders who want to stretch a Saturday into something longer. The roads north of Bogalusa through Washington Parish are genuinely beautiful and genuinely empty. Bring a full tank and plan the return route before you leave.

Into Mississippi via I-10 or Highway 11 — The Picayune run, the Bay St. Louis coast road, the back routes through Waveland and into the DeSoto National Forest territory. Mississippi’s Gulf Coast roads are significantly less ridden than Louisiana equivalents and significantly more enjoyable for it.

Why Buy Your Motorcycle at Friendly PowerSports Slidell

29 Years. Multiple Brands. One Standard That Doesn’t Change.

Buying a motorcycle from a dealership you can trust matters more than it does in most purchases. These are machines you depend on — and the service relationship you build with your dealer is something you’ll benefit from (or regret) for the life of the bike.

✓ Transparent, Out-the-Door Pricing on Every Motorcycle Every listing shows MSRP, freight, prep, doc fee, and our Friendly Discount — all itemized before you visit. The Friendly Price on the listing is the price at the desk, plus tax, title, and registration. Nothing added. No exceptions.

✓ 80+ Motorcycles in Stock — New and Pre-Owned The depth of our motorcycle inventory means you actually get to compare. Put the Ninja 650 next to the MT-09. Understand the difference between the R3 and the R7 with someone who knows both. Walk out with the right motorcycle — not the one that happened to be available.

✓ Authorized Multi-Brand Service Our factory-trained service department handles warranty work, scheduled maintenance, and repairs for every brand we carry. Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, Triumph, and Harley-Davidson — all serviced right here in Slidell by technicians who know these machines specifically.

✓ Genuine OEM Parts for Every Brand Our parts department stocks and can order from the full OEM catalog across every brand in our motorcycle lineup. Whatever your bike needs, we can get it from the manufacturer — not a third-party substitute.

✓ A Team That Rides The team selling you a motorcycle at Friendly rides motorcycles. When you ask about the difference between the MT-09 and the Z500 SE in real-world riding, you get an honest answer from someone who has actual riding experience — not a product knowledge card.

Motorcycle Financing — Get Approved Before You Ride

Competitive Rates. Multiple Lenders. One Easy Application.

Most motorcycle purchases are financed — and the manufacturer-backed programs available through Yamaha Motor Finance, Kawasaki Motors Finance, and Honda Financial Services regularly offer promotional APR windows on new models that make financing genuinely competitive. As an authorized multi-brand dealer, we give you access to every manufacturer program available, plus our outside lender network for buyers who want additional options.

Apply online before you visit. Get a pre-approval in minutes. Show up knowing your budget and spend your time choosing the right bike instead of the right payment.

Our finance office works with the full credit spectrum — strong credit gets the best manufacturer rates, and riders working through credit challenges have options through our outside lender network that make motorcycle ownership achievable even when the situation isn’t perfect.

The payment you’re quoted reflects the transparent Friendly Price you already saw on the listing. Tax, title, and registration. Nothing else added at the desk.

New Rider? Here’s Where to Start

We Sell Motorcycles to First-Time Buyers Every Week. Here’s Our Honest Advice.

If this is your first motorcycle purchase, the most important thing we can tell you is this: the bike matters less than the training. Take the MSF Basic RiderCourse before you buy or immediately after. Louisiana offers it through approved providers, and completing it earns you your motorcycle endorsement and — more importantly — real foundational skills that prevent the mistakes that hurt new riders.

On the machine itself: start with displacement you can manage. A 300–500cc machine is more than enough for a new rider to develop real skill on, and it won’t punish mistakes the way a liter bike will. The Yamaha R3, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Z500 SE, and Honda Rebel models in our inventory are all excellent first-bike choices for different riding styles and preferences. Come in, sit on them, and we’ll give you an honest recommendation based on your size, experience level, and what kind of riding you’re planning to do — not based on which one we’re trying to move.

Serving Slidell, the Northshore & Beyond

Friendly PowerSports is the Northshore’s authorized multi-brand motorcycle dealer — and the closest one for a significant stretch of the region. Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, and Abita Springs riders don’t cross the Causeway for a real motorcycle dealer. They come to Slidell.

For New Orleans riders who’ve been driving past dealers that don’t have inventory or dealing with high-pressure showrooms in the metro — Slidell is 35 minutes from the French Quarter and a completely different buying experience. The Friendly Price you see online is the price you pay when you arrive. No surprises.

And for riders coming north from Mississippi — Picayune, Poplarville, Waveland, and the Gulf Coast — we’re the closest multi-brand dealer with real motorcycle inventory and authorized service. Make the drive. The roads getting here and getting home are worth it on their own.

Over 80 motorcycles. Five brands. One dealer. In Slidell.