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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CLS keeps an estimated 71% of its value after 5 years — #331 of 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CLS retains an estimated 71% of its value after five years, ranking #331 of 1052 powersports vehicles we track. That trails the 73% 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 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CLS sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $9,599 it falls to around $6,805 by year five — a five-year loss near $2,794, about $1.53 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CLS 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 71% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #331).
From about $9,599 when new it drops to roughly $6,805 after five years — a loss near $2,794 (71% of its value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.