BMW R 18 Transcontinental keeps an estimated 63% of its value after 5 years — #677 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 Transcontinental retains an estimated 63% of its value after five years, ranking #677 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That trails the 65% five-year average for Standard in its class by 3 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the BMW R 18 Transcontinental sheds about 8% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $24,395 it falls to around $15,295 by year five — a five-year loss near $9,100, about $4.99 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used BMW R 18 Transcontinental 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 63% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #677).
From about $24,395 it drops to roughly $15,295 after five years — a loss near $9,100 (63% 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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