BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Hannigan Classic: 5-year value retention (63% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW R 18 Transcontinental holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW R 18 Transcontinental comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 62% for the Hannigan Classic. Over the first five years the BMW R 18 Transcontinental loses roughly $9,100 while the Hannigan Classic loses about $3,389 — a gap near $-5711.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW R 18 Transcontinental sheds about 8% in year one versus 6% for the Hannigan Classic. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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