What motorcycle holds its value best?

Bikes made by Harley-Davidson, BMW, and Ducati, in fact, seem to hold their MSRP value better than any others. By brand, according to data compiled by the Kelley Blue Book Official Motorcycle Guide, Harley-Davidson motorcycles retained an average of 84% of their value over a five-year period.
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Which motorcycles depreciate the most?

The fastest depreciating motorcycle brands are Victory, Hyosung, BMW, Triumph, and Honda.
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What motorcycles are going up in value?

Read on to know more about what collector bikes you can get at an affordable price now before their prices go skyrocketing.
  1. 1 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (1999)
  2. 2 Kawasaki KR-1S (1990-1992) ...
  3. 3 Honda VTR1000 SP-1(2000-2001) ...
  4. 4 Ducati 900SS (1992) ...
  5. 5 Kawasaki ZXR 750R (1989-2003) ...
  6. 6 Yamaha YZF-R1 (1998) ...
  7. 7 Honda CB1100R (1983) ...
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What motorcycle brand is most reliable?

The most reliable motorcycle brands — the results

In a nutshell, Honda and Yamaha were the most-named most-reliable motorcycle brands. “Any Japanese” motorcycle was mentioned after that. That would include Honda and Yamaha, but also includes Suzuki and Kawasaki.
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Do new motorcycles hold their value?

What is the depreciation rate on a motorcycle? According to the 'BikeSocial' page on Bennetts, a brand-new motorcycle's value drops nearly 20 percent during the first two years of ownership, and this figure doesn't even include mileage or overall condition.
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What is the average life of a motorcycle?

Regular motorcycles last for over 50,000 miles, although at that point, people consider them old. On the other hand, sports motorcycles become “old” at half that number since they undergo a lot of wear and extreme conditions. 50,000 miles is equivalent to 200,000 miles on a car.
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Are Harleys going up in value?

Unless it is a rare classic, no motorcycle, including your Harley, will increase in value. Your bike depreciates as soon as you buy it. That said, Harleys have a better depreciation rate than most motorcycles.
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What is the most unreliable motorcycle brand?

In a 2016 survey on the most unreliable motor cycle companies , it was shown as. Can- am -- 60% failure BMW -- 42% failure Ducati --- 36% failure Triump --- 28% failure Harley -- 22% failure.
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What is the most unreliable motorcycle?

Overall, Japanese brands were the most reliable—at least as far as the study's motorcycle owners were concerned. Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki had the lowest failure ratings, all under 16%. On the other side of the spectrum were Triumph, Ducati, BMW and Can-Am.
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What motorcycles last the longest?

10 Used Motorcycles That Will Last You A Lifetime
  1. 1 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500FI Classic (2000-2007) via AutoTrader.
  2. 2 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (All) ...
  3. 3 Suzuki SV650 (1999-2012) ...
  4. 4 Kawasaki ZX-6R (1995-2004) ...
  5. 5 Honda RVT1000R (2000-2006) ...
  6. 6 Triumph Tiger 955i (2001-2005) ...
  7. 7 Yamaha VMAX (2009+) ...
  8. 8 Indian Scout (2015+) ...
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Which motorcycles will be future classics?

Table of Contents
  • Yamaha FJ1200.
  • Kawasaki ZZR1100.
  • Triumph Tiger 900.
  • Yamaha TDR250 YPVS.
  • BMW K1200RS.
  • Yamaha TRX850.
  • Ducati ST2.
  • Kawasaki ZX12R.
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What bikes are collectible?

10 collectible motorcycles to watch
  • 1968–73 Honda CB, CL and SL 350. Mecum. ...
  • 1959–69 Honda CA77 Dream Touring. Mecum. ...
  • 1965–68 Honda CL77. Mecum. ...
  • 1969–78 Honda CB 750. Mecum. ...
  • 1979–82 Honda CBX. Carol Gould. ...
  • 1972–75 Kawasaki Z1. Mecum. ...
  • 1961–69 BMW R60/2 and R69S. Mecum. ...
  • 1946–53 Indian Chief. Mecum.
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Is now a good time to buy a motorcycle?

If you're more open-minded and just want a great deal on a new bike, the dead of winter probably is the time to strike. Most dealers close out their fiscal year on December 31, and any unsold last year's motorcycles sitting on the floor then – right after the Christmas buying binge – are likely to be nicely discounted.
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Which is better Indian or Harley-Davidson?

Unsurprisingly, the Indian offers greater performance than the Street Glide in terms of ride and handling as well, with superior suspension and brakes, and a sportier all-around ride. At the same time, they're both a blast to ride. For some people, ultimate performance is important, for others, not so much.
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What is the hardest motorcycle to ride?

Bikes that have now become infamous for how difficult they are to ride.
  • 8 Vincent Black Shadow.
  • 7 Suzuki TL1000S.
  • 6 Yamaha TZ750 Flat Tracker.
  • 5 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R.
  • 4 Maico/ATK 700.
  • 3 Ducati Desmosedici RR.
  • 2 Suzuki TM400.
  • 1 Honda ATC 250R.
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What is the number one selling motorcycle in the United States?

This statistic represents the market share of major motorcycle brands in the United States as of March 2020, based on unit sales. Wisconsin-based Harley-Davidson reached a market share of around 30 percent. Harley-Davidson is the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the United States.
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What is the lamest motorcycle?

10 of the Worst Motorcycles Ever Made from the Older Days
  • Honda CX 500. ...
  • Honda C50 C70 C90 C110. ...
  • Harley-Davidson Sportster 1971. ...
  • Ariel Arrow. ...
  • Suzuki GT 380/550/750. ...
  • Moto Guzzi (Older Models) ...
  • Husqvarna 250 MX. ...
  • Greeves Motorcycles. Notice the front forks?
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What are the worst motorcycles?

So, with that in mind, here's a list of 5 of the worst mass-produced motorcycles sold in western markets—in our humble opinion.
  • Kawasaki H2 Mach IV. Credit: Mecum Auctions. ...
  • Honda CX 500. Credit: motorcyclespecs.co.za. ...
  • Harley-Davidson XR1200. Credit: Return of the Cafe Racers. ...
  • Aprilia Moto 6.5. ...
  • Honda NX 650 Dominator.
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What is the best motorcycle ever made?

The 25 Greatest Motorcycles of the Last 100 Years
  • 1923 BMW R32. Photo : Photo Courtesy of BMW Motorrad. ...
  • 1937 Brough Superior SS100. Photo : Photo by Joe MiGo. ...
  • 1950 Vincent Black Shadow. ...
  • 1955 Moto Guzzi V8. ...
  • 1957 Harley-Davidson Sportster. ...
  • 1962 Norton Manx. ...
  • 1969 Honda CB750. ...
  • 1969 Honda Z50A (Monkey Bike)
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Are Japanese motorcycles the best?

One of the key factors here is culture, with the Japanese placing more emphasis on accuracy than any other nation (even Germans). It is something they pride themselves on, and their engineering accuracy/perfection has led to the production of some bulletproof bikes.
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Which Harley-Davidson has the best resale value?

The best-performing motorcycle was the Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited which retained 78% of its value in the first year, dropping to 61% in five years or a massive 100,000km.
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Why do used Harleys cost more than new ones?

Harley Davidson is a prestigious brand worthy of recognition by every bike lover. Taking the step to own one of these bikes is one of the biggest decisions a person could ever make. These bikes are a bit more expensive than other brands mostly due to the quality of material used, safety, and technology in them.
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What is the average age of a Harley-Davidson rider?

In 2008, Harley-Davidson said its average rider was 48 years old, up from 46.1 in 2004 and 43.4 in 1999, Farley says. Extrapolating from those figures, she believes the current average rider is over 50 and, by definition, still a boomer.
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What is considered high mileage for a used motorcycle?

Motorcycles with more than 40,000 miles are considered to be high-mileage bikes, but if it has been well maintained, the mileage could still make it a good purchase. Sports motorcycles are typically driven more aggressively and experience more engine wear.
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What's considered high mileage for a motorcycle?

For small sports bikes, 20,000 to 30,000 is on the high side. For larger bikes, 50,000 miles and up is considered high motorcycle mileage. But before you write off any models, consider that a properly maintained bike can last well past 100,000 miles!
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