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Kawasaki Vulcan S keeps an estimated 73% of its value after 5 years — #363 of 1189 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 S retains an estimated 73% of its value after five years, ranking #363 of 1189 powersports vehicles we track. That is 9 points above the 64% five-year average for Dirt in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Kawasaki Vulcan S sheds about 0% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $7,649 it falls to around $5,553 by year five — a five-year loss near $2,096, about $1.15 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Kawasaki Vulcan S 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 73% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1189 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #363).
From about $7,649 it drops to roughly $5,553 after five years — a loss near $2,096 (73% retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.