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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CST keeps an estimated 70% of its value after 5 years — #360 of 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CST retains an estimated 70% of its value after five years, ranking #360 of 1052 powersports vehicles we track. That trails the 73% five-year average for Cruiser in its class by 3 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CST sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $9,899 it falls to around $6,949 by year five — a five-year loss near $2,950, about $1.62 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CST 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 70% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #360).
From about $9,899 it drops to roughly $6,949 after five years — a loss near $2,950 (70% retained).
Around 3 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.