Arctic Cat Blast M 4000 vs BMW R 18 B: 5-year value retention (56% vs 56%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW R 18 B holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW R 18 B comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 56% for the Arctic Cat Blast M 4000. Over the first five years the BMW R 18 B loses roughly $8,884 while the Arctic Cat Blast M 4000 loses about $4,322 — a gap near $-4562.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW R 18 B sheds about 6% in year one versus 15% for the Arctic Cat Blast M 4000. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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