Indian Chieftain Dark Horse keeps an estimated 80% of its value after 5 years — #84 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 Chieftain Dark Horse retains an estimated 80% of its value after five years, ranking #84 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That is 4 points above the 76% five-year average for Touring in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse sheds about 4% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $26,999 it falls to around $21,680 by year five — a five-year loss near $5,319, about $2.91 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 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 80% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #84).
From about $26,999 it drops to roughly $21,680 after five years — a loss near $5,319 (80% 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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