Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S keeps an estimated 73% of its value after 5 years — #298 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 Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S retains an estimated 73% of its value after five years, ranking #298 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That trails the 74% five-year average for Cruiser in its class by 2 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S sheds about 0% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $16,199 it falls to around $11,760 by year five — a five-year loss near $4,439, about $2.43 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S bought at 3 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 73% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #298).
From about $16,199 it drops to roughly $11,760 after five years — a loss near $4,439 (73% retained).
Around 3 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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