Indian Challenger Smoke keeps an estimated 81% of its value after 5 years — #68 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 Indian Challenger Smoke retains an estimated 81% of its value after five years, ranking #68 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That is 7 points above the 74% five-year average for Cruiser in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Indian Challenger Smoke sheds about 12% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $27,249 it falls to around $22,071 by year five — a five-year loss near $5,178, about $2.84 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Indian Challenger Smoke bought at 1 year 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 81% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #68).
From about $27,249 it drops to roughly $22,071 after five years — a loss near $5,178 (81% retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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