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Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS keeps an estimated 72% of its value after 5 years — #378 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 ABS retains an estimated 72% of its value after five years, ranking #378 of 1189 powersports vehicles we track. That trails the 74% 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 S ABS sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $7,899 it falls to around $5,718 by year five — a five-year loss near $2,181, about $1.20 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS bought at 4 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 72% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1189 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #378).
From about $7,899 it drops to roughly $5,718 after five years — a loss near $2,181 (72% retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.