Best Standard Motorcycles by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

VINdown tracks 227 standard motorcycles, which hold an average of about 65% of their value after five years. The Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP leads its class at 88% retained, while the California Sidecar Encore depreciates hardest at 37%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP — 88% retained after 5 years
2. Yamaha 242 Limited S — 87% retained after 5 years
3. Ducati Hypermotard 950 — 86% retained after 5 years
4. Honda CB500XA ABS — 84% retained after 5 years
5. Honda Z125MA Monkey ABS — 83% retained after 5 years
6. Honda SCL500 — 83% retained after 5 years
7. KTM SX E 5 — 82% retained after 5 years
8. BMW R Ninet — 81% retained after 5 years