Harley-Davidson RH975 Nightster vs Velocity 260 Bay: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Harley-Davidson RH975 Nightster holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Harley-Davidson RH975 Nightster comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Velocity 260 Bay. Over the first five years the Harley-Davidson RH975 Nightster loses roughly $3,774 while the Velocity 260 Bay loses about $77,740 — a gap near $73,966.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Harley-Davidson RH975 Nightster sheds about 0% in year one versus 16% for the Velocity 260 Bay. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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