BMW R 18 B keeps an estimated 56% of its value after 5 years — #893 of 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the BMW R 18 B retains an estimated 56% of its value after five years, ranking #893 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That trails the 65% five-year average for Standard in its class by 9 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the BMW R 18 B sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $20,375 it falls to around $11,491 by year five — a five-year loss near $8,884, about $4.87 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used BMW R 18 B bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 56% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #893).
From about $20,375 it drops to roughly $11,491 after five years — a loss near $8,884 (56% retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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